Xue Chongshan took a deep breath, then spoke with the utmost respect.

"Wang Shicheng, the helmsman of the Wang Family—ranked second in Jinling City—invited me to dinner the day before yesterday. He expressed his desire to join forces with me against you. To that end, the Wang Family has already started contacting the Ghost Medicine Sect. Not only that, but they have also ordered all the family's disciples to return home at once. Dragon Lord, many of those Wang Family members are disciples of the Heavenly Machine Pavilion, the Martial Alliance, and other powerful sects!"

Lin Xiao nodded, not at all surprised by this news. He had anticipated all of this when he eliminated Wang Zhuo. He sneered disdainfully.

"If the Wang Family seeks death, then I shall oblige them," Lin Xiao said. "This afternoon, go to Jinling City and find Xiao Shixiong."

Lin Xiao always preferred to act with courtesy before resorting to force. Moreover, he liked to leave some leeway in everything he did, a fact made clear when he only demanded seventy percent of the Xue Corporation's shares. Therefore, since the Wang Family had not yet truly sought death, Lin Xiao naturally wouldn't take the initiative to go and eliminate them.

"Xiao... Xiao Shixiong? The King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong?" Xue Chongshan asked, his voice trembling.

"Who else? Do you know of another Xiao Shixiong in this world?"

Xue Chongshan hurriedly nodded again and again, silently cursing himself. What an idiot I am. The man is the Dragon Lord. It's no surprise that the King of the Southern Town is his subordinate.

"Dragon Lord, rest assured! I will find the King of the Southern Town and transfer the Xue Corporation's shares to him as quickly as possible!"

"That's right. The path is your own to choose—whether you walk the wide, sunny road or the narrow, single-plank bridge, it all depends on your decision. Let's leave it at that."

With that said, Lin Xiao rose to take his leave.

Xue Chongshan quickly interjected, "Dragon Lord, since you're already here, please allow me to extend my hospitality as a host!"

"Next time."

"Well, alright then," Xue Chongshan said respectfully.

Lin Xiao nodded and strode toward the exit, with Bei Kuang and Guo Dingtian following closely behind.

Just as they stepped out of the villa's main gate, Zhou Ding suddenly lunged at Lin Xiao.

"You damn beggar! Get on your knees and apologize to me now!"

Lin Xiao frowned slightly.

Guo Dingtian was so shocked by Zhou Ding's words that he felt his soul about to shatter. This imbecile. The Dragon Lord already spared him once. It would be one thing if he were just ungrateful, but to actively court death like this...

Before Lin Xiao could speak, Guo Dingtian roared, "Zhou Ding, kneel and apologize!"

Zhou Ding was instantly enraged. "What? Guo Dingtian, you're telling me to kneel and apologize to this filthy beggar? Have you lost your damn mind? If my father hadn't brought you into the Asura Hall, do you think you'd be where you are today? Others might be afraid of you, but I'm not!"

Guo Dingtian's expression darkened as a terrifying murderous aura erupted from him. This fool. Did he not even wonder why I was so obedient to Lin Xiao's commands just now? Does he really think that man is just a beggar?

Regarding today's matter, even if Lin Xiao was willing to let Zhou Ding off the hook, Guo Dingtian knew that he couldn't. What a joke. Although he was a disciple of the Asura Hall, he was also Lin Xiao's student. No matter how he looked at it, he had to stand firmly by Lin Xiao's side.

"Fuck! Guo Dingtian, are you looking to die? Tell me to kneel one more time and see what happens! Believe it or not, I'll call my father right now and have him come deal with you!"

The words had barely left his mouth when Guo Dingtian made his move.

With a blur of motion, his fist smashed hard against Zhou Ding's head an instant later.

THWACK!

A sickening crunch echoed as Guo Dingtian's fist connected. Zhou Ding's head didn't explode, but his body was sent flying, crashing violently into a nearby rockery. The heavy, solid structure instantly shattered. The moment Zhou Ding slammed onto the ground, he spat out a horrifying mouthful of blood.

His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Guo Dingtian. His mouth moved as if trying to say something, but before any words could come out, his vision went black, and he passed out completely.

Guo Dingtian fell to his knees before Lin Xiao with a thud.

"Dragon... Lin Xiao, I'm sorry. I apologize to you on behalf of that idiot," Guo Dingtian said, his voice trembling.

To Lin Xiao, Zhou Ding was no more than an ant. Killing him would be as simple as lifting a finger, but Lin Xiao couldn't be bothered. He didn't bother for three reasons. First, Zhou Ding was a member of the Asura Hall. Second, his father had done Guo Dingtian a favor. And third, Guo Dingtian had already taught the man a severe lesson.

Although Guo Dingtian's strike had seemed casual, Lin Xiao knew that Zhou Ding's cultivation base had been completely destroyed. Not only that, but he had also suffered severe internal injuries, a punishment that was more than sufficient.

"This has nothing to do with you. Take him back. If the Transmission Elder dares to trouble you, just let me know."

Guo Dingtian nodded gratefully. To be honest, he wasn't really afraid of the Transmission Elder causing him trouble. If the man truly dared to, Guo Dingtian certainly wouldn't let himself be bullied.

After dealing with the matter, Lin Xiao and Bei Kuang rapidly departed.

The entire Xue Family, led by Xue Chongshan, stood respectfully at the villa's entrance, seeing off Lin Xiao and Bei Kuang.

Not long after Lin Xiao had departed, Xue Chongshan's phone rang. The call was from Wang Shicheng. When Xue Chongshan saw the name, he let out a cold sneer before answering the call, his expression neutral.

"Old Xue, how are things?" Wang Shicheng's familiar voice came through the phone.

Xue Chongshan deliberately sighed. "Old Wang, the situation doesn't look good."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean the other party is far stronger than I anticipated."

On the other end of the line, Wang Shicheng was startled. "What? The expert you hired was from the Dragon Emperor Rankings! Such a heaven-defying existence, and he still couldn't kill that filthy beggar?"

"That beggar is hardly worth mentioning. The real trouble is the old man with him," Xue Chongshan said gravely.

"What do you mean? That old man is that powerful? Even the master from the Dragon Emperor Rankings was no match for him?"

"He's not just powerful, he's absolutely heaven-defying. Besides, while the experts on the Dragon Emperor Rankings are formidable, it's ultimately a list for young talents, not for masters from the Divine Emperor Rankings."

Wang Shicheng nodded. "You're right."

"Old Wang, I'll continue to contact more experts. For now, we'll have to rely on you to kill that filthy beggar. After all, the Wang Family's connections are far superior to my Xue Family's."

Wang Shicheng laughed arrogantly. "Old Xue, your Xue Family really is useless, huh? But even if you hadn't said anything, I was going to kill that beggar anyway. I don't mind telling you, aside from our own Wang Family disciples, the Ghost Medicine Sect is also sending several top masters. Once everyone is assembled, I will land a fatal blow on that beggar. How dare he lay a hand on a member of my Wang Family! I'll make him regret ever being born!"

Xue Chongshan suppressed the urge to laugh. "Old Wang, do your best. I'm counting on you!"

With that, Xue Chongshan hung up. A sinister smile crept across his lips.

He couldn't help but think to himself, Fools. Daring to challenge the Dragon Lord... the Wang Family's doom is not far off!

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