A bunch of trash?

So in his eyes, these hundreds of men with weapons are just a bunch of trash?

HA HA!

The nerve of this bastard! So arrogant!

The Sun and Li families who had come to provide support, while slightly inferior to the Xue Family, were still preeminent forces throughout Lingjin City! Such prominent families were normally beyond the reach of common folk, yet in this bastard's eyes, they were trash?

"You're being insolent!" Sun Guang scoffed. "Who do you think you are? Acting so dismissively of everyone... you're courting death!"

"Young man, don't you understand the principle that what is too rigid is easily broken? Flaunting your sharpness like this will only lead to a bad end!" said the elder named Li Zhong, his tone indifferent.

However...

BANG!

Yang Hu stomped on Xue Wenlong's shoulder blade, grinding his foot as he grinned. "Didn't you hear my Boss? Or are you all deaf?"

"Argh!" Xue Wenlong howled in agony, nearly shattering his teeth from clenching them so hard. Beads of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

This was sheer arrogance! They didn't have an ounce of respect for anyone here! And their methods were just too cruel!

"You're seeking death!" Xue Gang was seething, his rage nearly consuming his reason. He was just about to give the order to kill.

"Well, now! What's all this commotion?"

Suddenly, an interested, mocking voice drifted over from a short distance away.

Everyone frowned and instinctively looked over.

The newcomer was a man in his fifties dressed in a gray, brocaded robe. He wasn't particularly tall, but the aura he exuded commanded respect. With his hands clasped behind his back and flanked by two bodyguards, he approached with a smirk that was neither a smile nor a sneer.

Sun Guang's expression faltered, and he exclaimed, "Xia Yuqing? Xue Gang, my friend, you actually managed to invite this titan here?"

"Tsk, tsk. Xue Gang, I never knew your ties to the Xia Family, one of the four great super-clans, were so close," Li Zhong said with surprise. He and Xue Gang had been friends for years, yet he had never known about this connection.

As one of Lingjin City's four great super-clans, the Xia Family's local power and influence were undeniable. Anyone who managed to forge even the slightest connection with them was destined to enjoy a meteoric rise and accumulate vast wealth.

But to cash in such a valuable favor for a mere brat... wasn't that using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? And this Xia Yuqing, as the second-in-command of the Xia Family, possessed a presence that was far more intimidating than a mere sledgehammer—he was a tiger-head guillotine!

"You jest. I, Xue Gang, don't have the connections to lean on a great tree like the Xia Family," Xue Gang said, shaking his head in confusion.

Meanwhile, Xia Yuqing nodded toward them. "I just happened to be passing by. I saw the commotion and came over out of curiosity to take a look."

He then turned his gaze toward Chen Yang, who was basking in the warm sun, and Yang Hu, who stood beside him. His eyes scanned them both before finally locking onto Chen Yang.

This presence, this style...

Even just seeing the man's back, Xia Yuqing was inwardly shaken.

To remain so calm and composed while surrounded by so many, like an unmovable mountain—he is truly a remarkable figure.

"Xue Gang, has your Xue Family truly been brought to its knees by a young man?" Xia Yuqing teased.

Xue Gang gave a weak laugh. "You're making fun of me. But this is a small matter that I am perfectly capable of handling."

"Interesting!"

Chuckling, Xia Yuqing walked toward Chen Yang with great interest. He had no intention of intervening; he simply wanted to see which family had produced such a junior with such an overwhelming aura.

Xue Gang considered warning him about the young man's formidable skills, but the words died on his lips. He ultimately swallowed them back down. Who was Xia Yuqing? Such a warning was entirely unnecessary.

Soon, Xia Yuqing was standing beside Chen Yang, where he got a clear look at his face.

In an instant.

Xia Yuqing froze. The curiosity on his face solidified, quickly replaced by an expression of utter panic and horror.

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

The normally composed Xia Yuqing stumbled back several steps in a panic.

"Governor! Governor Sir! I never expected to meet you here!"

Xia Yuqing sucked in a sharp breath, trying to suppress the tumultuous emotions surging within him, but his limbs trembled uncontrollably.

Then, he bowed respectfully. "Xia Yuqing of Lingjin City's Xia Family pays his respects to the Zhennan Prince!"

It had to be said, his reaction was incredibly swift. Only a few seconds had passed between him recognizing Chen Yang and offering this respectful bow.

Two years ago, while visiting Hanyun Valley on business with his father, he had the good fortune of attending a victory celebration hosted by the local Martial Department. It was at that banquet that he had seen Chen Yang from afar, dressed in military attire. Although he hadn't had the chance to see him up close, that tall, imposing figure was etched into his mind as if carved by a master sculptor.

Back then, he was only a Commander-in-Chief. Now, he had been enthroned as a Prince.

The Zhennan Prince. He is truly worthy of the title.

Xue Gang: "..."

Sun Guang: "..."

Everyone present: "..."

He... he's the Zhennan Prince?

Instantly.

The entire area fell into a dead silence.

The Nine Gates Admiral, the Zhennan Prince!

The previously menacing Xue Gang completely deflated. His gaze went vacant, and his limbs began to tremble uncontrollably.

Sun Guang and Li Zhong turned deathly pale, their souls nearly leaving their bodies in terror.

How could they have provoked such a monumental figure?

Cold sweat dripped down Xia Yuqing's face. He wanted to vanish on the spot, but he didn't dare move without permission. Gritting his teeth, he finally spoke. "Governor Sir, I... I was just passing by and came in for a look! This matter has nothing to do with me or my entire Xia Family!"

If Chen Yang were to label him an accomplice, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Chen Yang frowned. "How do you know me?"

"It was last year!" Xia Yuqing recounted the details of the banquet from beginning to end.

Chen Yang said nothing more, his gaze shifting to Xue Gang.

The moment their eyes met, a roar filled Xue Gang's mind. His legs could no longer support him, and he crumpled to his knees.

It's over... The whole Xue Family is done for!

Xue Wenlong's eyes bulged, his insides burning with regret as he said hysterically, "I'm... I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I ordered the car accident, but the one behind it was the Martial Association! I... I was just following orders!"

The Martial Association? Chen Yang was slightly surprised.

Xue Gang's eyes were dim as he nodded numbly, taking over the explanation. "It was Huang Zhijie, a Three-Bag Elder of the Martial Association! After learning of the prescription, he offered one hundred million for it, but Qin Donglai refused! So he found us and ordered us to get rid of Qin Donglai. We were to split the profits after getting the formula!"

"One hundred million?" Chen Yang laughed. Considering the prescription's value, was there any difference between that and daylight robbery?

"Call him. Tell him to get over here immediately!"

"..."

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