"Watch the show?"
Everyone present in the hall realized that Xiao Zhongying's words carried a hidden meaning.
"Are you suggesting, Clan Chief, that the Su family in Yujing City has already made thorough preparations, and if Su Yi dares to appear in Baizhou, he will undoubtedly meet his death?" someone couldn't help but ask.
Xiao Zhongying calmly replied, "Whether Su Yi will die or not, I'm not sure. What I do know is that Mo Yunwang, Lord Shilan Mountain, is already prepared and waiting for Su Yi's arrival!"
Pausing for a moment, he wore a meaningful smile and continued, "Gentlemen, while Su Yi may be powerful enough to annihilate Precelestial Grandmasters, the Su family in Yujing City... is no pushover either! We... can simply enjoy the show."
With that, he casually lifted a teacup and took a sip, displaying an air of leisure.
"Reporting to the Clan Chief, Miss Xiaojie has returned. She..."
From outside the hall, a servant hurriedly arrived to report but was interrupted by Xiao Zhongying before he could finish.
"Miss Xiaojie? Which Miss Xiaojie?" Xiao Zhongying furrowed his brows, feigning confusion. "How come I'm not aware that our Xiao Clan still has a Miss Xiaojie?"
The prominent figures present in the hall wore somewhat peculiar expressions.
The servant immediately panicked, knelt down with a thud, and trembled as he spoke, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"
Xiao Zhongying calmly said, "Repeat what you just said."
Taking a deep breath, the servant said, "Reporting to the Clan Chief, it's the daughter of the clan's criminal, Xiao Hengqiu—Xiao Zijin. She has returned!"
Only then did Xiao Zhongying express satisfaction. "Regardless, Zijin is still my cousin's daughter, and she carries the blood of the Xiao family. Since she has returned of her own accord, I will not be too harsh on her. Pass on my orders to confine her to 'Cold Stone Chamber.'"
However, the servant became flustered and said, "Clan Chief, Xiao Zijin brought people into the clan!"
The people in the hall were all dumbfounded. She brought people back?
Xiao Zijin had quite the audacity!
Xiao Zhongying furrowed his brows and asked, "How many people did she bring, and have you captured them?"
The servant was sweating profusely and stammered, "There were three people with Xiao Zijin. One is Elder Xie Yuanshan, one is Grandmaster Pei Yundu, and the other is a young man with an unfamiliar face..."
Just as he said that, Xiao Zhongying couldn't help but chuckle, "I thought that girl had some real capability, but it turns out she only brought this handful of people."
Others in the hall laughed as well. Xie Yuanshan? He was nothing more than a lackey who had followed Xiao Hengqiu for all these years.
As for Pei Yundu, he deserved some attention, but only to a certain extent.
On the territory of the Xiao Clan, even if it were Precelestial Grandmasters who came, they would have to bow their heads and behave!
"Yongzheng," Xiao Zhongying casually instructed, "take some men and bring them here. I want them all to kneel in this place and confess."
"Yes!"
Immediately, a robust figure in a black robe stood up and turned to leave.
Lie Yongzheng, a peak expert at the fifth level of the Martial Grandmaster realm, was also one of Xiao Zhongying's trusted aides.
As Xiao Zhongying sipped his tea, he calmly spoke, "Gentlemen, let us wait for a moment. Xie Yuanshan is nothing, but this Pei Yundu... daring enough to meddle in our clan's affairs. This time, we must give him a memorable lesson!"
The people present in the hall chuckled and echoed his words.
However, just a moment later, a tumultuous clamor of panic came from the distant lakeside.
"Something's not right! Miss Xiaojie is leading people and coming here!"
"Clan Chief, it's a major problem!"
"No—!"
The chaotic voices, accompanied by screams, were clearly audible even from the Yin Wind Tower in the middle of the lake.
"What has happened?" Xiao Zhongying's face darkened as he swiftly stood up and walked out of the hall, leaning on the railing as he looked into the distance.
The other important figures in the hall also got up and followed him.
...
On the distant lakeshore, chaos reigned.
The guards, clan members, and attendants of the Xiao family were fleeing in a panic, shouting and displaying anxious expressions.
And a group of people was heading straight towards the Yin Wind Tower.
Xie Yuanshan and Pei Yundu led the way, with Xiao Zijin and Su Yi following closely behind.
There were only a few of them, but they seemed as if they were traversing an empty space!
As they passed, the powerful individuals of the Xiao family did not dare to block their path.
The reason was that from the moment Su Yi and the others entered the Xiao family's gate, countless people had tried to stop them along the way, but without exception, they were all defeated by Pei Yundu and Xie Yuanshan!
They progressed unimpeded.
From afar, when Xiao Zhongying saw these scenes, his face became extremely grim, and he suddenly roared, "Step aside and let them come!"
His voice was like thunder, reverberating throughout the heavens and earth.
The fearful Xiao family experts, who were already scared and uneasy, felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted and hurriedly scattered away like the tide.
Su Yi and the others successfully arrived at the white jade bridge leading to the Yin Wind Tower in the middle of the lake.
At this moment, Xiao Zhongying had already led a group of important figures to the front entrance of the Yin Wind Tower. Each of them wore an angry expression, with a hint of murderous intent in their eyes.
"Purple Jin, you have quite the audacity! I had intended to let you go and not bother with you, but you dare to lead people into our clan. Your heart deserves to be condemned!" Xiao Zhongying coldly spoke, his words filled with menace.
Xiao Zijin took a deep breath, her expression calm as she said, "Xiao Zhongying, I'll give you all a chance. Surrender now and you may avoid death. Otherwise, today, in front of the Yin Wind Tower, will be the place where you meet your end!"
These words made Xiao Zhongying and the others burst into furious laughter, almost unable to believe their ears.
"You insolent girl, you really don't know your place! You dare to provoke us with Xie Yuanshan, Pei Yundu, and... that young man by your side?" Xiao Zhongying's face grew dark, and a surging killing intent filled his eyes.
At that moment, one of the important figures suddenly reminded, "Clan Chief, something's not right. Lie Yongzheng is missing!"
Xiao Zhongying's pupils slightly narrowed as he swept his gaze around and indeed did not see Lie Yongzheng.
"No need to search. Lie Yongzheng is already dead," Xiao Zijin calmly spoke.
"What!?"
Xiao Zhongying and the other Xiao clan figures were all shocked, their faces changing slightly.
Lie Yongzheng was a peak expert at the fifth level of the Martial Grandmaster realm!
In the Lanling Xiao clan, he was already considered a top-tier master. How did he meet such a tragic end so quickly?
Everyone was filled with doubts and uncertainty.
"Pei Yundu, was it you?" Xiao Zhongying locked his gaze on Pei Yundu, his body brimming with anger and killing intent.
Pei Yundu shook his head and said, "I don't have that kind of ability."
Then who could it be?
The gazes of Xiao Zhongying and the others involuntarily turned towards Su Yi, standing beside Xiao Zijin.
Neither Xiao Zijin nor Xie Yuanshan could possibly be a match for Lie Yongzheng, so there was only one possibility left.
The culprit was that unfamiliar young man in the green robe!
However...
The aura emanating from this young man clearly indicated that he was only at the third level of the Martial Grandmaster realm. How could he possibly be a match for Lie Yongzheng?
While Xiao Zhongying and the others were filled with doubt, Su Yi spoke up, "Is that the guy who colluded with Mo Yunwang Shilan Mountain and took away your father's position as clan chief?"
Xiao Zijin nodded, saying, "Exactly."
Su Yi thought for a moment and asked, "Should we kill him or capture him alive? Let me know your decision."
Xiao Zijin hesitated immediately.
Xiao Zhongying and the figures by his side were all her elders in terms of seniority. They had treated her well when her father was the clan chief.
However, it was these very people who cruelly stripped her father of his position as clan chief, imprisoned her grandfather, Xiao Tianque, and attacked her father's faction and clan members.
This internal conflict left her heart in turmoil.
At that moment, a middle-aged man with gray hair next to Xiao Zhongying couldn't help but sneer, "What an arrogant young man! Who do you think you are to speak so shamelessly in front of us?"
The others also sneered, contemplating whether to kill him or capture him alive.
Such words were utterly brazen!
"Enough noise," Su Yi glanced at the middle-aged man with gray hair and flicked his finger.
A golden sword energy soared through the air like lightning, slashing towards him.
"Seeking death!"
The middle-aged man with gray hair was also a Martial Grandmaster-level expert, and his reputation in the Bai Prefecture was no weaker than that of Pei Yundu.
As the sword energy descended, he shouted fiercely and punched forward.
However, to the astonishment and horror of everyone present, the golden sword energy effortlessly shattered the man's punch, decapitating him and sending his head flying.
Plop!
The head flew through the air, blood spewing like a waterfall.
The headless body fell heavily to the ground.
The whole scene fell into silence.
Xiao Zhongying and the others stiffened, feeling a chill running through their bodies.
With a casual sword strike, he killed a Martial Grandmaster!
However, who would dare to believe that it was the hand of a young man at the third level of the Martial Grandmaster realm?
"Haven't made up your mind yet?" Su Yi looked at Xiao Zijin.
Xiao Zijin shivered and said, "Mr. Su, just kill Xiao Zhongying. Once my father and grandfather are freed, they can deal with the others."
"Very well," Su Yi nodded.
At this moment—
Next to Xiao Zhongying, a fat old man let out a terrified scream, saying, "I know, he... he is Su Yi!"
Su Yi!
Just a name, but it seemed to possess a magical power that struck Xiao Zhongying and the others like thunder. Their bodies trembled uncontrollably, feeling a chilling sensation crawling up their spines as if they were plunged into an icy abyss.
How... could it be him!?
Just a moment ago, they were discussing the news that came from the Ten Directions Tower. At that time, no one paid much attention to it; they were all waiting to see how things would unfold.
Who would have thought that before the real spectacle could even begin, this horrifying young man, Su Yi, would appear before them!
This completely frightened the prominent figures of the Xiao family, leaving them dumbfounded.
Wasn't it said that Mo Yunwang Shilan Mountain had already prepared everything and was waiting for Su Yi to arrive, to deliver a fatal blow?
Then why did Su Yi come to their Xiao family first?
"Are you... really Su Yi?"
Xiao Zhongying couldn't believe it, his eyes wide open.
"In this world, who would dare to impersonate Young Master Su if they are not afraid of death?"
Pei Yundu sneered.
"Take action! Attack now!! Otherwise, we will all be wiped out! Hurry!"
Xiao Zhongying, on the verge of collapse, shouted loudly.
Embarrassingly, at this moment, the prominent figures around him hesitated and none of them dared to make a move.
The reputation precedes the person.
Even powerful figures like Elder Lv Dongliu of the Qianlong Sword Sect were no match for Su Yi. Who among them would dare to take action?
If they really did attack, what difference would it make compared to throwing an egg against a rock?
"You..."
Xiao Zhongying was both shocked and furious, nearly going insane.
In recent times, he had held the absolute power of the Xiao family, able to command without any opposition. But now, he suddenly realized that his position as the clan chief was utterly meaningless in the face of Su Yi's might!
Plop!
Su Yi made his move, a sword energy swept through the air, beheading Xiao Zhongying.
As the esteemed elder of the Xiao family met his death, he wore an expression of deep regret and unwillingness.
The entire scene fell into silence, and one could hear a pin drop.
The hearts of the onlookers were in turmoil.
What good was authority if it couldn't withstand the might of true strength?
In the face of a single sword strike, everything crumbled!