Chapter 20: Confiscation of Property and Extermination of the Clan

Luo Hui, accompanied by Hou Mingyu and Da Biao, instantly exited the gates of the Lin residence, leaving the members of the Lin and Xiao families staring in astonishment.

Just what kind of existence was this President Gong Ling, that even the Young Prince of the Eastern Heaven King Mansion seemed unable to afford offending her!?

After Luo Hui led Hou Mingyu and Da Biao out of the Lin residence, Hou Mingyu, who was accustomed to never suffering a loss, felt extremely dissatisfied.

"Elder Luo, what exactly is going on? What is that woman's identity? Why are you so wary of her!?"

Hou Mingyu found it utterly incomprehensible. In Dongzhou, besides the Lingwu Sect, what other power could possibly suppress their Eastern Heaven King Mansion!?

"Young Lord, that woman... regardless, you must never provoke her in the future. I can only say that even if the King himself were to arrive, he would likely show her a great deal of deference."

Luo Hui shook his head helplessly.

"What!? Even my father would show her deference!?"

Hou Mingyu appeared shocked, and Da Biao, standing beside him, was also puzzled.

"Enshrined Elder Luo, that woman should only be at the peak of the Tongxing Realm or perhaps the Tongling Realm. The King shouldn't fear her, right? Could it be her identity..."

As Da Biao spoke, he realized the crux of the matter.

Luo Hui shot a glance at Da Biao and said indifferently

"In any case, do not provoke this woman. If you provoke the person behind her, even the King might not be able to protect you. Therefore, this Lin family can only be befriended; they cannot be coerced."

"Yes, Elder Luo. This junior will keep it in mind."

Hou Mingyu held great respect for Elder Luo; after all, he was one of his father's protectors in Dongzhou.

Seeing Hou Mingyu's reaction, Luo Hui nodded with slight satisfaction. His King was already extraordinary, and the two children he sired were equally impressive. The Eastern Heaven King Mansion had a bright future!

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Lin Residence

"Haha, thank you, President Gong, for resolving this matter for us."

Watching Luo Hui and the other two disappear from the Lin residence, Lin Xuan smiled and cupped his hands toward Gong Ling.

Xiao Lingyun and the others immediately cupped their hands toward Gong Ling as well, saying, "We greet President Gong."

Lin Fan looked at Gong Ling and then at Lin Xuan, sensing that something was amiss between the two. Why would the President of the prestigious Tongtian Chamber of Commerce come to the Lin family in the middle of the night? There was definitely something going on.

"Hmph, there is no need for thanks. I will simply consider it repaying a favor you once owed me."

Gong Ling glanced at Lin Xuan and curled her lip.

A favor?

Xiao Lingyun's heart stirred. Could Lin Xuan actually make President Gong owe him a favor?

Lin Fan also looked at his father in disbelief, suddenly feeling as if he didn't truly know his own father.

Lin Wen, Lin Wu, and the others thanked Gong Ling once more, as she had indeed stepped in to save them this time.

"Lin Xuan, come to the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce in seven days. I have something to tell you."

After saying this, Gong Ling took to the air and departed directly.

This was the power of the Three-Tong Divine Realm—the ability to fly. It was truly enviable.

"Hahaha! Family Head Lin, the high-ranking members of the three great families have basically been eliminated. Why don't we go and raid their nests right now, leaving only two great families in Cloud Mist City!"

Xiao Lingyun laughed heartily as he looked at Lin Xuan. Raiding the three great families would yield a massive windfall!

"Fine. I have no great grievances with the Fang family, so I will leave them to you. The other two families belong to me," Lin Xuan said with a smile.

"No problem," Xiao Lingyun nodded calmly, then added to embellish the plan: "Although most of the high-ranking members of the Wu and Jia families are dead, there are still some remnants left. I can lend the Lin family the Black Guards from our City Lord's Mansion. We will surely pull them up by the roots and leave none alive!"

Xiao Lingyun's words sounded quite ruthless!

But in this world of martial arts, such things were commonplace. If you don't pull up the weeds by the roots, they will grow back with the spring breeze!

No one wanted to leave potential trouble for themselves.

It was better to kill mistakenly than to let one escape!

"Good, then I thank City Lord Xiao!"

"Big Brother, Second Brother, take all our Lin family elites. First, wipe out the Jia family, then move on to the Wu family. Exterminate the Wu family completely; not a single one must be left alive!"

Lin Xuan's words were extremely calm, as if he were simply leading people to slaughter pigs.

"Understood!"

Lin Wu was extremely excited. Even though he was nearly seventy years old, being able to personally destroy his great enemy was a matter of immense joy—more so than his own sixtieth birthday.

"Let's go!"

Lin Xuan led Lin Wu, Lin Wen, and the elite Black Guards of the Xiao family.

The elite forces of the Xiao family were currently extremely respectful toward Lin Xuan, addressing him as "Clan Leader Lin" and not daring to act out of turn.

This was the respect brought by strength!

Upon arriving at the Jia residence, Lin Xuan led the charge without a word, directly slaughtering the Jia family's guards!

"Desolate Autumn Wind!"

With the activation of a major technique, a cold wind swept over the Jia residence in the night sky of Cloud Mist City. The swirling autumn leaves looked incredibly desolate; the Jia family was about to become a mere memory of history!

After the Jia family was wiped out, Lin Wen and Lin Wu stayed behind to inventory the Jia family's assets, which would serve as spoils of war for the future development of the Lin family.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan led the rest of the group straight toward the Wu residence.

The Wu residence was the largest among the five great families and occupied a prime location, second only to the Xiao family. Lin Xuan had long coveted this estate. Since the Lin residence had been destroyed by that fool Cui Yongdi, picking up this mansion to serve as the Lin family's new headquarters was an excellent idea.

"This is the Wu residence! All unauthorized persons must leave immediately!"

Seeing Lin Xuan approaching the Wu residence so arrogantly with his men, the Wu family disciples guarding the gates could only shout while gripping their sword hilts.

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. In half a breath, his Sky Shadow Sword unsheathed and returned to its scabbard; the four guards at the gate were instantly decapitated.

"Kill them all. Men, women, old, or young—leave none alive. Leaving even one behind will cause trouble later!"

Lin Xuan said indifferently. When it came to exterminating another family, one should either not do it at all or do it thoroughly; otherwise, it would only harm one's own family!

"Yes!"

The Xiao Black Guards and the Lin family disciples charged into the mansion, hacking away at the unsuspecting Wu family members. Regardless of age or gender, they were slaughtered indiscriminately!

As Lin Xuan walked slowly through the mansion, a figure attempted to rush out. With a single strike of his sword light, the Wu family expert in the Minor Yuan Dan Realm was killed on the spot!

This was Lin Xuan's role: he didn't need to do the house-to-house searching; he only needed to ensure no one from the Wu family escaped.

"Report, Clan Leader, all members of the Wu family have been eliminated," a Lin family disciple reported excitedly.

"Report, Clan Leader Lin, there are no survivors among the Wu family."

The commander of the Black Guards also stepped forward to report to Lin Xuan with great respect.

"Good. You've worked hard. Here is your reward. You may leave now."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he tossed two thousand essence stones to the Black Guard commander. The commander was overjoyed, took the stones, and left happily.

(End of Chapter)