27: Chapter 27 The Demise of the Chen Family, Killing Old Master Liu

Early the next morning.

Chen Xue, who had been knocked unconscious by Chu Yuan, slowly got up, feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

As soon as she walked into the backyard, she realized that the atmosphere today was off; it seemed different from usual.

Every servant of the Chen family who hurried past her had a panicked look on their face, even going so far as to ignore her, the eldest young lady of the Chen family.

Countless ringing sounds were chiming incessantly and chaotically.

Watching this scene unfold before her, Chen Xue had a bad feeling.

Just then, her second uncle, Chen Zheng, saw her and rushed over aggressively.

"Slap!"

Without any warning, a slap landed on Chen Xue's face.

Having been hit repeatedly, Chen Xue was completely bewildered and furious: "Second Uncle, have you gone mad? How dare you hit me?"

"Hitting you, you beast, is letting you off lightly; I even want to kill you!"

Chen Zheng was seething with rage, pointing at Chen Xue's nose.

"You… what on earth did I do to provoke you? How dare you treat me like this? Do you believe that my father won't let you off?"

"Your father?"

"Your father is already dead. Even if he weren't, I wouldn't want to let you and your father off."

"You… what do you mean by that?"

Seeing his furious expression, the bad feeling in Chen Xue's heart intensified.

"It's because of you, you wretch, that you offended Young Master Chu. The Chu family has issued an order to have my Chen family erased from the Demon City."

"Every faction, big and small, in the Demon City has taken action. Overnight, all of the Chen family's forces have crumbled."

"Your father couldn't withstand the blow and died in the hospital an hour ago."

When Chen Zheng said this, there was not a shred of pity, only the flames of hatred.

"What?"

"This… this is impossible!"

Hearing the terrible news, Chen Xue shook her head like a rattle; she absolutely refused to believe this fact.

"You stupid beast, you've ruined the Chen family."

"Come here, string this beast up, beat her mercilessly, and then expel her from the Chen family."

The servants, who had long disliked this arrogant eldest young lady, rushed up upon receiving the order and unleashed a flurry of kicks and punches.

An hour later, a disheveled and bruised woman stumbled out of the Chen family's gates, muttering incessantly: "Impossible, impossible."

...

The Chu family.

While the Chen family was being wiped out, the Liu family was also undergoing an intense struggle.

"Dad, what did you say? You still want to help that guy Lin Tianyang?"

Mr. Liu, his eyes red, suspected he had just misheard.

Elder Liu still intended to help Lin Tianyang at this moment.

"I know what you are thinking. Chu Yuan and the Chu family are indeed powerful, but my Liu family is not to be trifled with either."

"I have already utilized all of my connections, and even contacted several big shots in the capital, determined to demand an explanation from Chu Yuan and the Chu family."

Elder Liu looked at Mr. Liu with a heavy expression.

"What?"

"Dad, are you really going to push my Liu family into an abyss of doom for the sake of that guy Lin Tianyang?"

Mr. Liu was so angry he overturned the table: "Dad, if you insist on making such foolish decisions, don't blame me for disregarding our father-son relationship."

Mr. Liu still respected Elder Liu very much, or perhaps it was fear in his heart.

He let the Elder make the decisions on many major matters.

Even when he had his daughter, Liu Yanran, marry Lin Tianyang—a wild brat who popped out of nowhere—Mr. Liu had been angry but dared not speak out.

Now, to protect a mere outsider, he was putting the entire Liu family in danger.

One slight misstep, and they would be doomed forever.

"Dad, I won't say anything more to you."

"In any case, just tell me where Lin Tianyang is."

With the Chen family's cautionary tale right before his eyes, Mr. Liu wouldn't be stupid enough to think that the mere Liu family could contend with the Chu family.

What Mr. Liu wanted wasn't to capture Lin Tianyang, but to slaughter him and even send him to Chu Yuan.

"I have a general understanding of the grievances between Lin Tianyang and Chu Yuan; this is clearly Chu Yuan bullying people too much."

"I don't want to say anything more to you; since you are unwilling to tell me Lin Tianyang's whereabouts, I will go find him myself."

"If there is any obstruction when the time comes, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Mr. Liu was completely disappointed in his father and left in a rage.

"Elder Liu, thank you for taking me in at the most critical moment. I, Lin Tianyang, am deeply grateful for your great kindness."

Lin Tianyang, his face pale, walked down while leaning on the staircase, limping.

That's right, after being crippled by Chu Yuan, Lin Tianyang had hidden in the Liu family, seeking Elder Liu's help.

"Don't talk about that for now; your injuries are too severe, you need to recuperate for at least a month or two."

"Although I have mobilized quite a bit of power, it may not be enough to stop Chu Yuan and the Chu family's offensive. You need to think of another way."

Elder Liu looked as if he had aged decades.

This time, daring to snatch food from the tiger's mouth and standing firm against the pressure of Chu Yuan and the Chu family to save Lin Tianyang, the pressure he was under was immense.

"This…"

Lin Tianyang was completely panicked.

Not to mention learning about the terrifying strength of the Chu family from Elder Liu.

Just the strength Chu Yuan displayed last night was beyond what he could compare to.

"It seems I have no choice but to ask the old man to come down from the mountain."

Lin Tianyang's eyes were vicious, and he clenched his fists tightly.

Having his manhood crippled by Chu Yuan caused him more agony than killing him.

If he didn't kill Chu Yuan to take revenge, he, Lin Tianyang, would not be worthy of being a man.

Thinking of this, Lin Tianyang hurriedly picked up his phone and made a call.

A thousand miles away, an old man dressed as sloppily as Lin Tianyang was lying on a tree, drinking fine wine.

Just at this moment, a cell phone ringtone sounded, interrupting his mood.

It was actually his disciple's call?

"Hello. You brat, aren't you supposed to be dominating the city, surrounded by beauties, and enjoying all the blessings of life? How do you have the leisure to call and bother this old man?"

"Master, I… I…"

Lin Tianyang could no longer hold it in; he burst into tears and wept as he told his master about his suffering.

"Your disciple is incompetent; I was no match for a strong opponent and have failed to live up to Master's teachings."

Lin Tianyang poured out all the grievances and suffering he had endured these past few days.

"What? That damned Chu Yuan actually dared to treat this old man's disciple like this."

"Daring to cripple my disciple—no matter how strong Chu Yuan and the Chu family are, this old man will make sure he ends up without any descendants."

"You wait. Master is coming down the mountain right now to eliminate that Chu Yuan who is a menace to the region and take revenge for you."

"Thank you, Master!"

Having received his master's response, the heavy stone in Lin Tianyang's heart was finally lifted.

With his master's help, dealing with Chu Yuan would be a piece of cake.

Perhaps with the old man's miraculous medical skills, his thing might even have a possibility of being saved.

Although it was completely shattered and even the gods would shake their heads, Lin Tianyang was just giving himself a glimmer of hope.

Upon learning that that person was about to come down the mountain, Elder Liu also felt relieved.

As long as that person came down the mountain, everything would be settled.

Elder Liu, who had just stepped out the door, did not notice a colorless and odorless gas drifting outside.

Suddenly, everything went black before his eyes, and he collapsed to the ground. Without any pain, in just a few seconds, he completely stopped breathing.