THUD. THUD.

Zou Wendong knelt on the ground, kowtowing relentlessly. In an instant, the skin on his forehead broke, and trickles of fresh blood began to ooze out.

"Wendong, what are you doing!"

It took a long moment for Zou Jintao, who was standing beside him, to snap back to reality. He yanked Zou Wendong to his feet and roared, "This is the Zou Family residence! Why are you kneeling to him?"

Most importantly, he, the Zou Family Head, and all the core members of the family were present. Chu Yingde was also there to back them up. With such an assembly, this was the strongest lineup the Zou Family could muster, more than enough to crush anyone.

And yet...

Zou Wendong was kowtowing and apologizing in utter terror right in front of them? Did he, Zou Jintao, no longer have any dignity? Did the entire Zou Family no longer have any face to lose?

"Wendong, it's all over! There's no need to be afraid anymore. Now it's our turn to slaughter him!" Zou Qingyue walked over, assuming Zou Wendong was still scared out of his wits. At the thought, the resentment in her heart erupted. Just as the doctor had said, the damage was permanent, a perfectly good man utterly ruined.

Then, she gave her order directly to Chu Yingde, her tone respectfully deferential, "De, please take action and kill these two pieces of trash!"

"No problem."

Chu Yingde nodded and took a step forward.

But just then, Zou Wendong, who had seemed so weak, suddenly burst out with brute strength. He broke free from Zou Jintao and Zou Qingyue and threw himself in front of Chu Yingde, blocking his path.

Chu Yingde chuckled. "What? Second Young Master, you don't trust me? Don't be fooled by the gun. In my eyes, it's no different from a fire poker."

"Second Young Master, you're being too timid. Step aside. After I kill these two pieces of trash, your fears will be put to rest!"

Chu Yingde was brimming with confidence, completely unconcerned. Zou Wendong's behavior, on the other hand, was both amusing and exasperating to him.

He's a young master of the Zou Family, yet he's this pathetic? A complete waste.

"Do you have any idea who they are?" Zou Wendong bellowed, his eyes bloodshot with fury.

"Hah!" Chu Yingde sneered. "I don't care if they're the Heavenly King himself. I'll still slay them right here, today!"

"He is!" Zou Wendong's hand shot out, pointing directly at Chen Yang. "He's the one who killed those men from the Martial Association! The one who single-handedly prevented the Lingjin City chapter from ever being established! He's that mysterious powerhouse!"

Chu Yingde was speechless.

So was everyone else.

In an instant, all eyes were fixed on Chen Yang, pupils dilating and contracting in shock. The smile on Chu Yingde's face froze and quickly vanished, replaced by sheer terror.

How... how is this possible?

Of course, he knew of that mysterious powerhouse, the one who ruled over Lingjin City and single-handedly kept the Martial Association's influence at bay.

How domineering and powerful must such a man be? But he never would have imagined... that the man would be so young!

"Scared?" Seeing Chu Yingde's horrified expression, Zou Wendong sneered. "Weren't you acting all tough just now? Didn't you say you'd kill them even if the Heavenly King himself showed up? Well, go on! Make your move!"

Chu Yingde was silent.

"You called me a coward! Now's your chance, you old bastard! Show me some of that backbone you were talking about!"

Chu Yingde was silent.

His face darkened, but he was so furious he couldn't speak, only grit his teeth.

This has to be a mistake. How could that powerhouse possibly be this young? But he didn't dare to bet on it.

"Dad! Sis! Kneel and apologize, now!"

Zou Wendong had no time for Chu Yingde. He threw himself back to the ground and screamed at Zou Jintao and Zou Qingyue.

Zou Jintao's face was ashen, his limbs like ice. He was completely at a loss for what to do.

Zou Qingyue's expression flickered with indecision. Finally, she had to ask, "Wendong, are you sure you haven't made a mistake?"

"Tao Jinshui died by his hand!" Zou Wendong screamed, nearly losing his mind. His face was flushed crimson, and his eyes were bloodshot, as if they'd been soaked in gore.

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

Zou Qingyue stumbled back three steps, suddenly consumed by panic. Zou Jintao, in particular, was trembling so violently he nearly collapsed on the spot. They knew Tao Jinshui all too well. He was a top-tier expert, several times more formidable than Chu Yingde.

And even he was dead?

Chen Yang watched them coolly. After finishing his tea, he waved a hand. "Two more."

BOOM!

Yang Hu shot forward, charging directly at Chu Yingde.

"You were pretty cocky just now, old man!" Yang Hu grinned menacingly, raised his sandbag-sized fist, and smashed it straight at him.

Chu Yingde's expression changed drastically. Gritting his teeth, he was forced to counter.

It happened in a flash.

BANG!

With a muffled impact, Chu Yingde was sent flying backward. He landed with a sickening thud on the steps more than ten meters away.

"This..."

In the deathly silence, every member of the Zou Family trembled, their mouths agape.

"How... how can he be so strong?"

Yang Hu pulled out a handkerchief, wiping the blood that had splattered onto his face and hands. Then, he drew the paratrooper knife sheathed on his leg and slowly advanced on the Zou family members.

One of them tried to run but was caught by Yang Hu. A cold light flashed, his throat was slit, and he collapsed to the ground.

Chen Yang poured himself more tea and said calmly, "Now, let's return to our previous conversation."

"Family Head Zou," he began, "am I to understand that if I hadn't come here myself, you were planning to go to the Qin Corporation and start arresting people?"

Zou Jintao frantically waved his hands. "No, it's not like that!" he said in terror.

Whoosh. Whoosh.

Zou Qingyue, by comparison, remained composed. Taking two deep breaths to steady herself, she stepped forward and forced a smile. "Sir, my Zou Family was in the wrong. We are willing to offer compensation. You can name any price."

"Whether it's money or women, my Zou Family can satisfy you."

Zou Qingyue flashed a charming, seductive smile. "Whatever you desire, I can give it to you."

As a seasoned businesswoman, she knew exactly what to do in a crisis. What man doesn't have a weakness for beautiful women? And she considered herself quite attractive, especially her figure. There was no guarantee he wouldn't be tempted. If she could please him, not only would their current crisis be resolved, but the Zou Family would also have latched onto a powerful backer. With that kind of support, wouldn't her family's fortunes skyrocket?

The mere thought made the seductive smile on Zou Qingyue's face deepen.

Chen Yang glanced at her. "Deal with her."

Zou Qingyue froze.

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