29: Chapter 29 The Night of the Extermination

"You killed someone from the Zheng Family?"

After listening to his son's account, Liang Xiao's expression suddenly turned grim.

This is troublesome!

On the surface, this only offends the Zheng Family, but in reality, it offends all the forces behind the Golden Night Tower.

Facing the Zheng Family alone, they indeed have no fear, but simultaneously confronting a coalition of multiple families, the Liang Family has no chance of winning.

"The Zheng Family members provoked and attacked first, everyone at the scene saw it. Moreover, they used despicable methods in our Drunken Immortal Tower; even if they were killed, they can only swallow their grievance."

Liang Heng adopted a nonchalant attitude.

After all, from any perspective, he was the one more in the right; he didn't believe he had done anything wrong.

"Even if the Zheng Family unreasonably declares war, our Liang Family isn't afraid of them. They're just an outsider Family without even a Grandmaster Realm cultivator."

At this point, Liang Heng curled his lip disdainfully.

With his Innate Realm Perfection strength, he was invincible below the Grandmaster Realm. Just like the two Innate Martial Artists he slew today, it was as easy as killing chickens.

Today, he displayed his Divine Might, revealing his Innate Realm Perfection strength, shocking everyone present.

That feeling was truly exhilarating!

Liang Xiao felt a headache coming on. He had nurtured his son to Innate Realm Perfection, intending to use him as the Family's secret weapon.

But Liang Heng, in a moment of hot-headedness, not only exposed his strength but also killed a descendant of the Zheng Family, offending all the Golden Night Tower forces.

At this point, blame is useless. They must find a way to resolve the trouble with the Zheng Family.

"Is there no choice but to go to war?"

This was the outcome he had always wanted. He had long wished to eliminate the threat of the Golden Night Tower, but for some reason, he felt an inexplicable lack of confidence.

"Someone! Go notify the heads of the Wang Family and the Su Family to come. I have important matters to discuss with them."

After weighing the options, Liang Xiao decided to invite Wang Songyue and Su Yang over to discuss how to deal with the Zheng Family.

Since they were already offended, they might as well eradicate them root and branch!

The reason the Liang Family could develop to this point relied not only on the Martial Arts Legacy from their ancestors but also on a decisive Heart-Nature that eliminated enemies with swift and overwhelming force.

...

Su Family Main Hall.

Liang Xiao's notification reached Qin Jiangmei.

With Su Yang absent, Family affairs naturally fell to her to handle.

Su Xuanheng had already returned home and recounted everything that happened during the day. Therefore, it wasn't hard to guess that the Liang Family wanted to discuss nothing but joining forces to exterminate the Zheng Family.

"Mother, should we involve ourselves in the Liang Family's matter?"

Su Xuanheng stood before his mother and asked softly.

Qin Jiangmei sat gracefully in the host's seat, holding a cup of health tea just brewed by Xiao Mei.

After a moment of thought, she gently shook her head. "The Liang Family stirred up their own trouble. Why should we get involved? Your father instructed before he left that the Family should focus on stable development. We will not help in this matter."

"But the conflict between the Liang and Zheng Families might escalate into a conflict between the Drunken Immortal Tower and Golden Night Tower factions. If we don't help, I fear the Golden Night Tower might target the Su Family later."

Su Xuanheng wasn't as clever as Su Xuanming, but he possessed normal human reasoning.

At the very least, when considering problems, he thought more deeply than the Liang Xiao father-son duo.

Qin Jiangmei took a sip of tea and said calmly, "The Golden Night Tower will certainly move against the Su Family. But the Su Family's hidden strength cannot be exposed. Taking the initiative to attack gives us no advantage. Defending at home allows us to control the Formation, ensuring that any Family that comes will not return."

As she spoke, she chuckled lightly. "Great families all share a common flaw: they try to find a reason before acting. They won't directly attack the Su Family but will first send people to probe."

"What we must do is wait. Wait for the other side to take the initiative to attack the Su Family. Then we counterattack with overwhelming force, intimidating all the forces behind the Golden Night Tower. Only then can we solve the problem once and for all."

After listening, Su Xuanheng was a bit confused.

Why did Mother's way of speaking suddenly become so much like Father's? It was all vague and confusing, seeming understandable yet not quite clear.

"You!"

Qin Jiangmei chuckled softly and gently rubbed her child's head. "No need to overthink it. I'll send someone to the Liang Family to convey the Su Family's refusal. You go back to sleep now."

Head pat, go back to sleep.

Father and Mother are truly husband and wife; their words and actions are so alike.

Su Xuanheng muttered inwardly, helpless but to obediently comply.

Afterwards, Qin Jiangmei summoned Luo Qian.

After briefly explaining the situation, she instructed, "Send someone to the Liang Family. Be respectful in your attitude. After all, we are refusing cooperation; at the very least, we must save Face."

"Understood! I happen to be free and can go personally."

"Fine, then I'll trouble you to make the trip."

"No trouble at all. It's part of my duties."

Luo Qian was concise. He immediately cupped his fists and withdrew.

Even when facing Qin Jiangmei, who had no martial strength, he remained respectful and did not dare show any contempt.

In recent years, the Su Family had treated him extremely well, even to the point of heavy reliance.

But he deeply understood the reason for this reliance. Ability was only one aspect; more importantly, his conduct and attitude satisfied the Su Family members.

Luo Qian walked out of the Su Family estate and proceeded along the street towards the Liang Family.

The night wind was icy and biting, carrying a murderous aura.

At this hour on a normal day, the streets would have few people, but not as deserted as today.

The lights inside houses were also much fewer than usual, making the surrounding roads dim and silent.

Luo Qian's gaze sharpened. His Divine Sense swept over a white-haired old man standing in the shadows ahead. Upon closer observation, one could notice a faint, barely perceptible glow on his skin.

Refined Gang Qi infused into the body!

This was the hallmark of a Martial Arts Grandmaster!

Luo Qian's expression changed slightly. His hand rested on his sword hilt. "Your Excellency, why are you blocking the road?"

"A misunderstanding, young friend." The white-haired old man's voice was hoarse, his laughter strange.

"The Family is just handling some business. This old man feared passersby might wander in by mistake, so I'm guarding here. Don't worry, it will be over after tonight."

"You are from the Zheng Family!"

Luo Qian grew wary, instantly realizing the Liang Family was probably in trouble.

The Liang Family was still planning to exterminate the Zheng Family, never expecting the Zheng Family to act directly that very night.

To invite a Martial Arts Grandmaster to block the road—what a grand gesture!

"What if I insist on passing?"

"This old man advises the young friend to value his life."

The white-haired old man's laughter was sinister, clearly not taking Luo Qian seriously.

Luo Qian stood in place, not daring to act rashly. He could only release his Divine Sense to probe towards the Liang Family not far away.

Faint, intermittent sounds of fighting, cries for help, and wails of agony came from within the Liang Family.

Yet the surrounding area had already been cleared and surrounded by Martial Artists—a veritable inescapable net!

"I must return and report this to Madam!"

After brief consideration, Luo Qian made his decision.

His purpose in coming to the Liang Family was to refuse cooperation. If he forced his way through the blockade now, regardless of whether he could succeed, this action alone would be interpreted by the Zheng Family as the Su Family cooperating with the Liang Family, which went against the Su Family's decision.

Luo Qian decisively turned back towards the Su Family, which actually caused the blocking white-haired old man to be momentarily stunned.

This wasn't quite what he had expected!

"Should we kill this person? Letting him go back might bring Su Family reinforcements."

A figure suddenly appeared beside the old man, whispering a question.

The white-haired old man chuckled cheerfully, his voice raspy. "Wouldn't that be perfect? Exterminating two families at once saves a lot of effort."

Hearing this, the figure at his side curled his lips slightly upward.

"As expected, Elder Zheng thinks thoroughly. Now I'm actually looking forward to the Su Family sending people."

The night was thick, the evening breeze slightly cool.

In the silent, deep alleyway, the sinister laughter of the two men echoed...