After entrusting the matter to Lin Zhongtian, Xu Ke returned to the car.

Once Xu Ke was inside, Tang Yingchang couldn't help but ask, "Mister Xu, are you planning to cooperate with Lin Zhongtian?"

Xu Ke hadn't hidden his conversation, so they had heard everything he said. At the question, Xu Yi and Wang Wu also focused their attention on Xu Ke.

"I won't spare him," Xu Ke said after a deep breath. "He has to die."

Spare and use Lin Zhongtian? If he were a truly rational and calm person, perhaps he would do it. But he didn't consider himself rational. Anyone who touched his family had to die. That was non-negotiable. He had to make everyone who knew about this understand one thing: only then would they know pain and fear, and only then would they not dare to touch his family.

"Then you…" Tang Yingchang began, hesitating. Hadn't Xu Ke just been talking with Lin Zhongtian as if he planned to cooperate?

"I have my own plans," Xu Ke said with a smile.

"Right!" Tang Yingchang immediately realized his indiscretion and quickly turned back to concentrate on his driving.

***

A short while after Xu Ke left the Martial Alliance, a plain van drove up to the entrance of the Tianhai Martial Alliance. It blended into the night, looking unremarkable.

"Young Master Xu, where are you? I'm already at the Martial Alliance entrance." Hiding in the Li Family's getaway car, Li Lang's face was tense.

Just moments before, the Li Family's car had arrived at the villa, so Li Lang had left in a hurry. He didn't know how long it would take the Huang and Kang Families to discover the grisly fates of Kang Dehui, Sun Luo, and Chang Yi, nor did he know when they would realize he was the one behind it all.

All he knew was that he needed the antidote, and he needed it now.

What frightened him was that after arriving at the Tianhai Martial Alliance, he couldn't see Xu Ke anywhere. What terrified him even more was that after he sent a message to Xu Ke, Lin Zhongtian himself walked out of the Tianhai Martial Alliance.

Lin Zhongtian was a Long Capital Grand Alliance Elder who had a very good relationship with Sun Luo. If Xu Ke tells Lin Zhongtian that I killed Sun Luo, I'm dead for sure, aren't I? Seeing this, Li Lang grew deeply uneasy. Did I really just walk right into a trap?!

Li Lang became frantic. "Let's go."

Although the antidote was important, being caught by the Martial Alliance was as good as death. Lin Zhongtian hasn't noticed me yet. I should just get out of here!

But before he could move, Lin Zhongtian took a swift step toward the van and slammed a hand on the hood, stopping it. "You think you can escape, you scoundrel?!" he roared.

Li Lang's face turned ashen in an instant, and his heart went cold.

It's over! I really did walk right into a trap!

***

「The Huang Family」

Huang Sheng stared solemnly at the message from Chang Yi, muttering, "Could Xu Ke be a disciple of the Medical Saint?!"

His expression stiffened as he looked at his reflection in the floor-to-ceiling window. How is that possible? With his capabilities, he could naturally tell that aside from the black-clad old man in the alley that day, Xu Ke hadn't used any third-party forces. Even so, Xu Ke has already proven to be incredibly difficult to deal with. If he truly has the Medical Saint backing him, doesn't that mean he's far more dangerous than I ever imagined?!

"If it's true, Ye Fan, your death was not in vain," Huang Sheng murmured, an indescribable look flickering in his eyes. He suddenly felt he understood why Wong Qifu had agreed to an engagement with Xu Ke. At first, I thought it was true love, but now it seems that might not be the case... But this is all based on the assumption that Chang Yi's speculation is correct. If he's wrong, then Xu Ke is still manageable. If he's right, then many things will have to change.

Huang Sheng put his phone down and lightly stroked the surface of the sofa. After a long while, he closed his eyes, his brow deeply furrowed. "The Medical Saint… It's actually the Medical Saint…"

This is going to be difficult. I suppose I'll have to wait for Chang Yi to return and question him properly.

Just then, a panicked cry came from outside the door. "Young Master Sheng, something terrible has happened!"

A man rushed in. Annoyed by the disturbance, Huang Sheng barked, "Calm down and speak."

The man stammered, "E-Elder Yee… Elder Yee is dead…"

Huang Sheng's pupils constricted. "What did you say?!"

At that moment, his phone began to vibrate. He glanced down—it was his father, Huang Zhendong.

***

After Li Lang's capture by Lin Zhongtian, news that stunned the six major families swept through Tianhai.

Lin Zhongtian personally issued an arrest warrant for Li Lang of the Li Family.

Kang Dehui of the Kang Family was dead.

Chang Yi, a retainer of the Huang Family, was dead.

Sun Luo, one of Wong Ting's Ten Great War Generals, was dead.

Murderer: Li Lang.

Cause: An investigation by the Martial Alliance revealed that the four men had conspired to kidnap Xu Ke's sister, Xu Yi, to coerce Xu Ke into reconciling with Sun Luo and Chang Yi. After the supposed reconciliation, an exchange for Xu Yi was to occur. However, due to a dispute over the distribution of benefits, Li Lang set a trap and killed the other three.

***

「Qin Family」

"Since when did Li Lang have such ability?!" The young man who had just returned to the country two days ago was shocked by the news. He was the same Qin Family member who had been warned by a middle-aged man overseas to be wary of Xu Ke.

Sitting at a desk, the middle-aged man's face was grim. "Everyone knows Li Lang's background; how could he possibly have pulled this off? Who doesn't know that Lin Zhongtian is Wong Ting's man? This kidnapping was clearly sanctioned by Lin Zhongtian. Now that it failed, he turns around and frames Li Lang… Tsk, tsk. The implications here are worth pondering. Since we've already sided with Wong Ting, it is indeed time we made a gesture of goodwill."

***

「Ye Family」

The man who had previously advised Ye Yunfeng to accept his loss stood before his desk again. "Family Head, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

"My thoughts?" Ye Yunfeng chuckled coldly, his eyes narrowing. "Arresting Li Lang? Is this a show for Li Shichuan to see? Or is it for me?" He sneered, "Xu Ke is getting bolder and bolder. Does he really think he's worthy of a seat at Tianhai's table?"

"He certainly isn't worthy," the man said hurriedly. "He's merely indulging in wishful thinking!"

"With Li Lang arrested, Li Shichuan will definitely be anxious. The moment he calls, bring the phone straight to me," Ye Yunfeng said coolly. "When you keep a dog, you have to throw it a bone now and then."

"Yes!"

"Also, I told you to look into Xu Ke's background. What did you find?"

"I've checked everything that could be pulled," the man reported. "He's very ordinary, nothing special. However, there was one very bizarre period."

Ye Yunfeng raised an eyebrow. "What's so bizarre?"

"During his senior year of college, he disappeared for a year. His whereabouts during that time were quite strange."

Ye Yunfeng's gaze sharpened slightly.

***

「Li Family」

At that moment, Li Shichuan was completely devoid of the panic and fear Ye Yunfeng had expected, because he had just spoken to Li Lang on the phone.

Looking at the empty living room, he muttered to himself, "Xu Ke, what exactly are you trying to do?!"

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