At the Chen family estate, a coffin stood in the main hall, with everyone kneeling on the ground in mourning attire.
"Master, it is already the seventh day since the young master passed; shall we not bury him yet?" asked the head steward of the Chen estate, his face full of trepidation. Ever since the master had returned from the Su estate, he had been silent, and even the steward, who had served for twenty years, had no opportunity to speak with him.
Chen Tai knelt on the ground like a lone wolf, his entire being exuding exhaustion. Yet, his gaze was incredibly sharp, deterring everyone from meeting his eyes.
"No, my son's enemies haven't been avenged. He will never be buried!" Chen Tai said coldly, a sinister light flashing in his eyes.
The atmosphere in the entire hall turned icy, and everyone trembled, looking toward the head steward as if seeking help.
The head steward sighed and said, bowing, "Master, this Ye Ling has a shocking background, with even the Six Doors organization being his people. Our Chen family is no match for him!"
"Hmph, a mighty dragon cannot crush a local snake. No matter how deep his connections are, can he really prevail over Long Tang?" Chen Tai said coldly, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
"Long Tang!" Everyone's expression shifted to fear and unease, and even the head steward's voice trembled, "Master, are we truly to seek help from the ruthless individuals of Long Tang? They are people who kill without blinking and exterminate entire families!"
Long Tang referred to a martial artist faction in the southeast, who considered themselves above common folks and indifferent to human life, leaving behind rivers of blood and piles of bones at every turn. Even these prominent families would fall silent with trepidation, daring not to be associated with Long Tang in the slightest.
"Hmph, I can't worry about that now. As long as I can avenge my son, I will deal with the demons of hell if I must!" Chen Tai gritted his teeth, his voice cracking and eerie. Every member of the Chen family present cowered on the ground, overwhelmed with fear.
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At the Su family estate, it was a hive of activity, bustling with incessant comings and goings.
Ever since the news of Chen Tai's defeat had spread, it had shocked those within the Su family's influence.
Major families came to visit the Su estate one after another, gathering together and presenting valuable gifts like ginseng and lingzhi, saying with utmost reverence, "Elder Patriarch, you really hold great sway. Even Mister He has come to support you. Chen Tai has been arrogant and overbearing for over a decade, but this time, he has indeed suffered a great loss!"
The Su family patriarch chuckled, then shook his head, "You jest, my friends. The Su family is but a second-rate household; how could we have the clout to summon him?"
"But if Mr. He wasn't invited by the Su family, then who else could it be?" the crowd wondered, their faces showing surprise as they looked at the Su family patriarch.
"Hehe, Mr. He came here because of Mr. Ye's good grace," the Su family patriarch said with a smile, respectfully saluting Ye Ling.
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh, "Elder Patriarch Su, stop kidding. Everyone knows your son-in-law is good for nothing. Not only is he powerless and insignificant, but he also has a record with Six Doors. He even drove Miss Su Ya to call off their engagement. With such a worthless man, how could he possibly have the means to invite Mr. He?"
Patriarch Su cast a cold glance, sneering inwardly, "Fine, you are all unaware of Mr. Ye's status. It serves you right that my Su family will climb this towering tree and inevitably become the premier family."
At that moment, someone spoke with a grave tone, "Elder Patriarch Su, Chen Tai is a ruthless man. Now that you've killed his only son, he will not let it go easily."
"Ha, what can he do if he can't swallow that anger? Our Su family now has the backing of Six Doors. If that Chen Tai dares to defy us, we'll simply obliterate him!" Su Jun exclaimed triumphantly, as if afraid others hadn't heard him.
"Young Master Su truly is imposing, truly worthy of being the eldest grandson of the Su family!" The crowd whispered their compliments, their eyes revealing looks of admiration.
"Heh heh!" Su Jun's face was flushed with contempt, and he pinched his fingers disdainfully before pointing at the crowd and saying, "You can tell Chen Tai that my Su family is not afraid of him at all. If he has the guts, then let him come seek revenge on the Su family and see if I don't crush the Chen family to death!"
"Hmph, Cousin Su Jun is right. If Chen Tai dares to come, we'll have our master take action and send the whole Chen family packing!" Su Ya also raised her voice high, her brows and eyes full of arrogant pride.
After all, with the support of the Six Doors behind the Su family, they could swagger about here without worrying about a small fry like Chen Tai.
"These guys really are good at flexing power that isn't theirs!" Ye Ling was speechless. Su Jun and Su Ya had always wanted to drive him out of the Su family, and now they were flaunting using his reputation, truly shameless!
And just then, a scoff echoed from the doorway.
"Ha, such big talk for a second-rate family like the Su's, acting as if they're the overlords. Who gave you the audacity?"
The cold voice was full of scornful tones, and the Su family members were immediately enraged.
"Who, which bastard dares to cause trouble in my Su family, drag them out and teach them a lesson!"
With the roar of the Su family, more than twenty security guards walked to the entrance, staring coldly at the two young men dressed in Tang suits.
"What's your status, showing up at the Su family without even a visiting card?"
"Heh, visiting card? Does a second-rate family like the Su's deserve a card from my Dragon Hall?" The two men sneered, looking over the crowd as if they were insignificant insects, then shook their heads and said, "Such trash, not even one good fighter among you."
"Presumptuous, my Su family is not to be looked down upon!" Su Jun's face darkened, and he gestured to his men, "Go, cripple them, and let them know the price of humiliating the Su family!"
"Yes, young master!" Two strapping men over one meter ninety stepped forward. Both of them were skilled in various combat techniques and were retired special forces soldiers, arguably the strongest in the entire Su family.
One on the left and one on the right, they swung their fists aiming for the young men's heads.
These two punches were both fast and fierce, and in the blink of an eye, they smashed toward their foreheads like cannonballs.
"Hmph, smash their skulls and see if they still dare to be arrogant!" Su Jun smirked with pride, ready to order his men to deal with the two, but then a thumping sound rang out, like a hammer strike, and the two security guards had their chests caved in and knelt to the ground.
Hisss!
Everyone couldn't help but gasp. The young man looked thin, but who could have expected him to be so strong, sending a hundred and eighty-pound hefty man flying with a punch, even piercing through his chest.
"What kind of person is this, and how can his skills be so terrifying?" The people present all showed looks of fear, and if they weren't blocked at the door by the two, they would have turned and run.
"Dragon Hall, could he be an emissary from Dragon Hall?" An elderly man exclaimed, trembling as he stepped forward, his eyes respectful as he looked at the young man.