Chapter 333: Will Win
"Hello, mentor." Chen Xing received a call from Han Yuning.
With an apologetic tone, Han Yuning said, "Chen Xing, someone from the family just contacted me…"
In less than two minutes, Han Yuning had briefed Chen Xing about the situation.
"I know some families have gone too far this time, I just hope this matter can be handled according to your own wishes."
"I understand, thank you for your understanding, mentor," Chen Xing said.
After a pause, Chen Xing added, "Mentor, just let your cousin stay in the Han Family and not go out recently.
The situation outside is tumultuous and unstable."
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone, and then Han Yuning said, "Thank you."
The call was disconnected.
Chen Xing thought for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.
He wasn't the type to murder recklessly, this act was meant to serve as a warning, not a senseless slaughter.
Although the mentor had said not to worry about her, they were all family.
He also had to consider the impact on the mentor's future life in the Han Family.
If Han Zhaoyun could live her life honestly, Chen Xing wouldn't mind sparing her, but if she tried to cause trouble, he would show no mercy.
...
The head of the Lin Family, Lin Xuanyu, personally came forward to report tax evasion by four families, willing to become a tainted witness.
After this news spread, the four families had no choice but to band together for warmth.
When the axe was about to fall, realizing that bowing their heads was no longer useful, the four families were not lacking brave individuals willing to fight a desperate battle.
Some young members were sent out of the country through various secret channels.
However, both the Firewood and the Jin Ye Guard took action, and Great Xia's customs received orders to tighten surveillance.
Under the operation of Great Xia's enormous machinery, the four families found that their previously infallible tricks suddenly didn't work anymore.
Each group they dispatched was captured.
Some officials who had previously had dealings with them were now keeping quiet, and some even openly distanced themselves from them.
"These guys! They were so eager when accepting benefits, and now they distance themselves from us! A bunch of opportunists," grumbled an elder from the Wang Family.
"Haven't they always been like this?" another elder from a different family responded with a bitter smile.
"Why has customs also entered the fray this time?"
"I heard it's an order from above, something about 'inter-departmental cooperative enforcement'?"
"Why haven't we ever heard of it before?" Experience exclusive tales on empire
"Was it specially prepared for us?!"
"It seems we have no choice but to try and resolve it head-on this time," the head of the Wang Family, Wang Xionglong, exhaled a heavy breath.
"The issue this time is not just about the four families. Other families are laughing at us now, watching our reaction! Having one Jin Ye Guard on our neck was enough, and now another Firewood? A wet-behind-the-ears kid also wants to stand over us and defecate, I believe no noble family would want that," Wang Xionglong said decisively: "As long as he can be killed, all our current troubles will disappear!"
"Really?" an elder hesitated.
But if we kill him now, that would be like attacking a senior official of Great Xia.
That would be a capital offense.
"He doesn't have any background, his greatest background is himself. As long as he's dead, who will seek revenge for him? Everyone in the world strives for their own benefit. When he's dead, his connections break off, and who would challenge us to the end for a dead man, and there will also be those who would speak for us," Wang Xionglong said darkly.
In reality, he was not clear about the consequences of killing Chen Xing.
But he knew that he needed to mobilize everyone, especially the elder ancestor of the Mou Family—this was their last chance.
According to intelligence, the Transcendence who used to follow him had already left his side to protect his family in the capital.
He had thought about using his family to threaten him, it seems that won't work this time.
But that was just as well, now without the protection of the Transcendence.
"They all attacked him, and still couldn't kill him?"
"The Mou Family's elder is at the peak of Transcendence!"
Mou Zhongchang, sitting in the main seat, appeared fatigued; he looked at everyone present with an indescribable feeling in his heart.
Based on a secret report from his wife, he had learned a tremendous secret.
That was about the true strength of Chen Xing.
Observing the confident crowd, Mou Zhongchang felt an unspoken sense of irony in his heart.
He was all too aware of Wang Xionglong's ulterior motives.
It was to let their elder take the brunt of the attack.
He had informed his family's elder about this matter. Given his status, he naturally couldn't think of a solution, for his greatest support was his family's elder.
But if on behalf of the elder's status, those he could contact were naturally beyond his understanding.
This highlighted the importance of circles.
With different statuses come different circles one can access.
"Mou Family head, what do you think?"
"Let's do as he said," a calm voice with a hint of suppression came from outside the door.
Mou Zhongchang stood up and bowed respectfully towards the door.
"Greetings, Elder!
Everyone present rose to their feet.
Above the courtyard in the sky, three figures approached together.
A massive grayish-green dragon descended from the sky.
"Youngest, don't worry. To think that this youngster has bullied you to this extent, it's indeed a bit much. At most, just offer him an apology for the misunderstanding. After all, we are the older generation. We'll still be colleagues in the future, meeting each other face to face," said the person, his voice ringing like a large bell, his face resembling a jujube.
Someone recognized him and exclaimed joyfully, "It's Senior Qiu of the Mountain Guardian Dragon!"
He was a famous Dragon Element Beast Tamer in the country, with immense strength.
Moreover, he had won championships in several international competitions. It was said that this Senior Qiu was a Loose Cultivator, always mysterious in his comings and goings. They hadn't expected that the Mou Family's elder could invite such a predecessor out.
"Big brother, I'm just worried…" the Mou Family's elder, following behind, hesitated a bit. His actual intention was only to have his big brother act as a mediator to alleviate this conflict.
They had heard that Chen Xing also possessed insights into the laws of peak Transcendence; his strength was formidable, and he was well aware of his own situation.
His potential in Beast Taming was limited, to put it accurately, lacking in comprehension. After so many years, he hadn't even touched the threshold of the laws, and peak Transcendence was probably his limit.
Mainly because his big brother would leave eventually, unlike him who wasn't a lone individual.
He had a whole bunch of younger relatives behind him.
"There's nothing to be concerned about!" Qiu Wanlong interrupted him. Sensing that his tone might have been too harsh, Qiu Wanlong's voice softened.
"Youngest, just take it easy. The difference between one peak Transcendence and another can be vast. Over these years, as your big brother has experienced much in the outside world, I've seen many truly monstrous talents who could even achieve Ascension at peak Transcendence."
"Is the disparity really that big?" the Mou Family elder mused with some longing. If he had not decided to settle down and start a family in Great Xia, but like his older brothers ventured into the Exotic Region, perhaps things would have been different now.
Qiu Wanlong declared proudly, "Of course. It all comes down to the number and rarity of the laws comprehended. Although it's said there are no useless laws, only those who cannot utilize them well, there are indeed hierarchies and degrees of rarity among laws, and it's undeniable that some laws are better suited for battle."
"My ace Beast Tamer has comprehended two types of laws, one of which is the Destruction Law, known as one of the ten great combat laws. Not to mention those of the same level, it might even overpower someone who has just achieved Ascension."
Qiu Wanlong let out a relaxed laugh: "It might not go that far. Ascension, after all, involves an all-around enhancement. However, if my Beast Tamer could comprehend one more top-tier law, maybe there really is a chance."
Hearing this, the Mou Family elder's eyes filled with hope.
Over the years, he only knew that his big brother was adventuring in the Dragon Emperor Realm, and he wasn't very clear about his actual strength.
He hadn't expected his big brother to be so powerful now.
"So, big brother, if your Beast Tamer fought against Chen Xing's, could you win?"
"We will win."