Chapter 442: Chapter 331 Identity_2

Dong Fang was a forthright person, who didn’t ask much and readily agreed.

“Alright,”

“But be careful when I’m not around, make sure you don’t fall for any tricks.” Although Dong Fang was somewhat worried that Chen Xing might lack experience,

he thought of Chen Xing’s Beast Taming strength, and figured that the usual traps wouldn’t catch him.

Pits the size of a grain of rice could trip an ant, but they wouldn’t affect an elephant.

A few days later, as the situation continued to ferment, Chen Xing received an expected yet also reasonable phone call.

“Chen, my boy.”

“Mr. Qiu.”

“I’ve heard about your situation, even some people have gone through backchannels to reach out to me,” Qiu Shangqing said.

“I would certainly honor Mr. Qiu’s dignity,” Chen Xing said with a smile on his face.

“I’m not here to plead! Those people’s actions have nothing to do with me. I have never coveted your stuff, kid,” Qiu Shangqing’s tone was somewhat disgruntled, “I also think the way some families act is a bit petty. Instead of trying every way to strengthen themselves, they always ponder these crooked paths.”

In fact, Qiu Shangqing had noticed early on that the speed of Chen Xing’s growth in Beast Taming was unnaturally fast. Coupled with his understanding of Chen Xing’s family background, Qiu Shangqing had subtly guessed that Chen Xing might have his own fortunes.

But at his level of authority, he didn’t care so much about these things anymore.

Rather than coveting, he had actually provided cover for Chen Xing to a certain extent.

Letting some people believe it was his, Qiu’s, enemies who had invested in Chen Xing, making his rapid growth seem “reasonable.”

However, he really did not expect Chen Xing to grow so fast… it was almost demonic.

Even with Ascension providing cover, it was too exaggerated.

The elephant that had always been hidden behind the trees was getting older and inevitably came into the sight of some hunters with ill-intentions.

“So, Mr. Qiu, what do you mean?”

On the phone, Qiu Shangqing was silent for a long time, sighed, and said, “Don’t involve too many innocents. Just exterminate a few leading families, that’s enough.”

“I understand.”

“Hmm, also, I heard you’ve subdued a transcendent peak Beast Taming beast that grasped the laws. Bring it to show me sometime; if you’ve grasped the laws with your Beast Taming, you should also prepare for Ascension. Since you lack experience in that area, I can guide you.”

“Thank you, Mr. Qiu, but… perhaps that won’t be necessary.”

“Not necessary?” Qiu Shangqing was stupefied on the other end of the phone. Why wouldn’t it be necessary?

One only doesn’t need it if they’ve left that realm, wait…

“Well done, lad!”

Qiu Shangqing couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Every Ascension was a tremendous foundation for Great Xia.

Especially in the confrontation with Fentian Giant City, the number of peak contenders for Ascension decided the tipping point of victory between the two.

“Since that’s the case, I can be at ease,” Qiu Shangqing reflected, initially thinking of ways to help without bruising Chen Xing’s pride.

Now it seems he was entirely overthinking it.

With such strength, why the concern? This lad could simply crush his way through.

He guessed this cunning brat was probably fishing!

…

Inside the Han Family’s main hall, the atmosphere was heavy.

A man with a sallow complexion looked sternly at the woman sitting across from him.

The woman wept, her face streaked with tears, eliciting sympathy. Although Han Zhaobai felt pained, he was also somewhat impatient.

She was his only sister, and their sibling bond was deep, particularly when their mother had held his hand on her deathbed, entrusting him to take good care of his sister. He had solemnly sworn just before his mother’s passing to protect the family.

So, the husband he personally chose for his sister was from the Mou Family, which was not as influential as theirs, and Mou Zhongchang was considered an honest man; he thought his sister wouldn’t be bullied after marrying into that family.

Who knew this time would bring such a big trouble.

“Enough, stop crying,” Han Zhaobai interrupted his sister’s crying with a grave voice, “You and I both know that our branch has never gotten along with the third branch, and now you want me to ask them for help. Do you think it will do any good?”

His sister’s crying paused slightly, and she choked out, “Brother, little Kai can’t be without his father. How could we have known that boy would make such a mess of things? We thought everyone was playing by the rules, at worst we would just compensate with some money, who would have thought he’d actually want our lives.”

The woman’s eyes were red and swollen like light bulbs.

“Now the other party is the Salamander Deputy Chief Commander. It’s only a matter of time before they take over as Salamander Chief Commander, and what’s more, they possess a Transcendence peak-level Beast Taming ability, having grasped the Principles!” Han Zhaobai thought of this and felt very troubled.

It could be said he was practically a reserve for Ascension, this incident had seriously offended a future Ascended.

Had it not been for his mother’s exhortation before her death, Han Zhaobai truly did not want to get involved.

The farther away the better!

He rubbed his temples in agony.

“You haven’t continued to get involved, have you?”

Han Zhaoyun quickly shook her head, “Brother, after you spoke last time, I immediately instructed my husband to pull out as quickly as possible.”

“You’re saying we’re no longer involved. Does that mean Chen Xing won’t trouble us anymore?” Han Zhaoyun asked with hope.

Looking at his naive sister, Han Zhaobai suddenly thought that perhaps he had protected her too well over the years and couldn’t help but sigh, “The other families will certainly offer you up when the time comes. From what we can see now, this new Salamander Deputy Chief Commander is ruthless and vengeful. The Lin Family has been almost entirely thrown into prison, and the remaining branches of the Lin Family are all being hunted. The other three families will probably follow suit. He’s making an example out of this situation, and you just happened to be involved.”

The Salamander force was newly established and needed to assert its authority.

This Deputy Chief Commander had a tremendous fortune, but now that the opportunity had matured, it was also necessary to establish authority by making an example of others.

Furthermore, since the Salamander force was a department strongly established by the Emperor, his taking such drastic actions against the noble families would only earn their fear, making it easier for the Emperor to win him over. The Emperor would surely support him.

Therefore, it was nearly impossible to stop him through orders from those above.

It was said that during his rise, he had a deep relationship with a certain enemy, and although that person from the enemy family, now Ascended, rarely dealt with affairs, no one could ignore him.

Now the Chief Commander of the Salamander force was also the headmaster of his university, under such dual relationships, calling him an ‘academy faction’ wouldn’t be wrong.

With layer upon layer of amulets for protection, Han Zhaobai felt terrified.

As long as he didn’t openly rebel in front of a large public audience, his position was practically secured.

The Han Family indeed had an old ancestor, but even the old ancestor had not Ascended and was still at the peak of Transcendence.

“The Mou Family can’t protect you, ordinary families are not significant enough, the power of the Mou Family… just right,” Han Zhaobai said with a deep voice.

A first-rate noble family with a Transcendence peak-level was the best candidate for making an example.

“Brother, is there really no way?” Han Zhaoyun asked anxiously, “Or should I call my husband and child over, can just the three of us stay? I won’t bother with the rest of the Mou Family.”

“Let me think about it.” Han Zhaobai stood up and paced around the room for a long time.

Finally stopping, he looked at his sister, “I need to consult our old ancestor, and besides, to save our lives, the key lies with your niece Han Yuning. If she’s willing to speak out, there might be a chance. If Han Yuning does not speak, I’m afraid it will be difficult.”

“Brother, shall we go to the old ancestor first, or find Han Yuning first?”

“Let’s go find… Han Yuning first,” Han Zhaobai originally intended to go straight to the old ancestor.

But suddenly, for some reason, he felt this wasn’t right in his heart.

They should find Han Yuning first.

“Come with me now to the third branch’s house, bring gifts, and be sincere in your attitude!”

Half an hour later.

Han Yuning looked at the person sitting in front of her.

A trace of complexity flashed in the depths of her eyes.

“I’m not sure about this matter either,” she said, shaking her head, then paused, “All I can do is ask for you.”

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