BOOM!!!

Guo Dingtian's words struck like a thunderclap, exploding in Xue Chongshan's ears. The shock drained the color from his face and made his breathing rapid, leaving him to slump to the ground, utterly devoid of strength.

If Xue Chongshan hadn't known Guo Dingtian's identity and background, he would have certainly thought Guo Dingtian was an actor hired by this stinking beggar. The Dragon Lord… that's the Dragon Lord! How could this stinking beggar possibly be the Dragon Lord?

But Xue Chongshan was well aware of Guo Dingtian's background, so he knew Guo Dingtian would never join this stinking beggar in an act. That could only mean one thing: what Guo Dingtian had said was true. The man before him really was the Dragon Lord.

Terror, an immense dread as though the sky were falling, enveloped Xue Chongshan completely. His mind had gone blank. All his anger and thoughts of revenge had dissipated.

An unknown amount of time passed before Xue Chongshan gradually regained consciousness. When his gaze fell upon Lin Xiao again, he saw the same man as before, yet he was filled with an overwhelming, horrifying fear. He didn't even dare to hold Lin Xiao's gaze for more than a second.

Lin Xiao paid no attention to Xue Chongshan. Instead, he said indifferently to Guo Dingtian, "Get up!"

Guo Dingtian rose respectfully.

"With your status and background, why would you accept such a garbage job?" Lin Xiao asked curiously.

Guo Dingtian hurriedly explained, "To answer the Dragon Lord, the Transmission Elder asked this of me. He did me a great favor once, so I had no choice but to agree. But rest assured, Dragon Lord, I will never again engage in such foolishness!"

"What is the relationship between Zhou Ding and the Transmission Elder of the Shura Hall?"

"He is our Transmission Elder's son!"

Lin Xiao nodded. No wonder Guo Dingtian had pleaded on his behalf.

"Dragon Lord, I am truly sorry. I had no idea the person we were dealing with was you. Had I known, I wouldn't have dared to come, even if it meant my death!" Guo Dingtian said with sincere guilt.

"This matter isn't your fault."

"Thank you, Dragon Lord, for your forgiveness!" Guo Dingtian said, his face filled with gratitude. Of course, he was grateful. This was the Dragon Lord, after all. In a way, he was a student of his. If the Dragon Lord had decided to punish him for insubordination today, he would have had to accept it meekly. To think the Dragon Lord was so forgiving and magnanimous… Guo Dingtian's heart was naturally filled with immense gratitude.

Lin Xiao waved his hand dismissively, his gaze falling on the collapsed form of Xue Chongshan. Just then, Xue Chongshan happened to glance his way. The moment their eyes met, Xue Chongshan shivered uncontrollably and quickly turned his head away.

Lin Xiao sneered with disdain. "Xue Chongshan, speak. How do you plan to handle today's affair?"

Those words sent a chill down Xue Chongshan's spine, his complexion becoming even paler. He looked at Lin Xiao with terror and trepidation. "Dragon… Dragon Lord… you… you decide! I… I'll listen to you!"

His voice trembled uncontrollably, and combined with the extreme fear emanating from him, he looked nothing like the revered head of the Xue Family.

Lin Xiao remained silent. His long fingers began to tap a rhythm on the nearby coffee table. With each tap, Xue Chongshan's heart skipped a beat. The overwhelming terror had thrown his heartbeat into complete disarray.

After an indeterminate number of taps, Lin Xiao suddenly stopped.

Then, he said with a smile, "How about this: Hand over seventy percent of the Xue Group's shares, and I'll grant the Xue family a way out!"

BOOM!!!

The demand struck Xue Chongshan's mind like a vicious slap, leaving it completely blank. It drained all the color from his face, leaving him as pale as if he'd suddenly fallen gravely ill. The Xue Group was a major corporation, ranked among the top in the country. Seventy percent of its market value was worth several hundred billion.

As soon as Xue Chongshan learned Lin Xiao's identity, he knew that not just he but the entire Xue family was doomed. Even so, Lin Xiao's words exceeded his expectations. He had known Lin Xiao was a ruthless man, but he had never imagined he could be this ruthless.

Seeing Xue Chongshan remain silent, Lin Xiao suddenly asked with a sneer, "What? You're unwilling?"

An overwhelming sense of oppression washed over him. Xue Chongshan sighed heavily in his heart. He closed his eyes and nodded his head in resignation.

"Speak!" Lin Xiao suddenly barked.

Xue Chongshan's eyes snapped open. "I—I—I am willing!" he said hurriedly.

Honestly, he was far from willing. That was several hundred billion. But he knew the consequences of refusal. Losing the Xue Group would be getting off lightly; it was more likely his entire family would be annihilated. The price was too high for him to bear. He had no choice but to do as Lin Xiao commanded.

"From your tone, it sounds like you're not very willing," Lin Xiao said deliberately.

Xue Chongshan shuddered. Could it be that seventy percent of the Xue Group's shares isn't enough to satisfy him?

Fearing Lin Xiao would make even more outrageous demands, Xue Chongshan began nodding his head frantically. "I am! I'm very willing! Thank you, Dragon Lord, for giving me this opportunity! I, Xue Chongshan, have no objections and will fully comply with your orders!"

"Do you feel wronged, Xue Chongshan?" Lin Xiao continued with a cold smirk.

"No, not at all! It's my own fault for being foolish enough to provoke you, Dragon Lord! To have this outcome is already a show of your mercy. I don't feel wronged, I really don't!"

At this point, no matter how much resentment he harbored, he could only bury it deep in his heart. He knew that from this day forward, the entire Xue family would live under the Dragon Lord's shadow. As this realization dawned on him, he began to resent his son, Xue Jingdong. If that idiot hadn't provoked the Dragon Lord, the Xue family would never have ended up in such a miserable state. In the end, it's all my son's fault. I can't blame others for being so harsh on my family.

"You really don't feel wronged?"

"Not wronged! Truly not wronged!"

As if to prove his words, Xue Chongshan even forced a smile. However, his smile was even uglier than his crying face.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Bei Kuang, who had been silent all this time, suddenly interjected, "Xue Chongshan, you'd better truly not feel wronged. If I find out you're merely paying lip service, I will make your entire Xue family accompany you in death!"

A dreadful killing intent washed over them. Xue Chongshan nodded repeatedly to show he understood.

Bei Kuang then added, "To be able to follow the Dragon Lord is a great fortune for your Xue family. From now on, serve him well. Understand?"

Xue Chongshan nodded again.

"Alright, you can get up," Lin Xiao said indifferently.

Xue Chongshan scrambled to his feet, when he suddenly seemed to remember something. "Dragon Lord, I… I have something to report to you!"

"Speak!"

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