Chapter 5

Shen Yuan, killed by Qin Chen?

All the elders and the heads of the family were shocked and at a loss, discussing the matter in a flurry.

But at this moment, Qin Cangsheng felt both alarmed and delighted.

Shen Yuan, killed by Qin Chen, that means Qin Chen not only didn't die, but his strength has also been restored, and perhaps even surpassed his previous level?

"Qin Chen, you are too reckless!"

Elder Two's fingers trembled as he roared, "The Ling and Chu families are already enemies of our Qin family. Now, you've killed Shen Yuan, aren't you forcing the Shen family to become our enemies as well?"

"Elder Two!"

Qin Chen glanced at Elder Two and said calmly, "The Shen family's decision to break the engagement was already in league with the Ling family. Whether or not I kill Shen Yuan, the Shen family is already our enemy!"

"Right, right, right, I can testify, I..." Qin Xinxin hurriedly raised his hand at this moment.

But seeing his father Qin Yuanshan's stern gaze, Qin Xinxin's voice became much softer, "Shen Yuan not only mocked Brother Chen as a waste, but also blocked Brother Chen and forced him to crawl under his legs, or else he would kill Brother Chen. That's why Brother Chen killed him..."

"Reckless, reckless!"

Elder One pounded his chest in frustration, saying, "Qin Chen, you are too arrogant. The Shen family is still a major family in Lingyun City, no matter what."

"Because of this matter, you killed the young patriarch of the Shen family. Shen Chengfeng will surely go mad. If he joins forces with the Ling and Chu families to attack our Qin family, can you take the responsibility?"

"Doesn't this matter have nothing to do with you?"

Qin Chen said indifferently, "If Shen Chengfeng comes, I will take responsibility for my actions. I didn't ask you to take responsibility for me, Elder One!"

"You, you, you..."

Elder One was so angry that he was speechless.

What's wrong with Qin Chen today? It's as if he's a different person.

Although the previous Qin Chen was a genius, he was still just a sixteen-year-old boy, inexperienced in the world.

But today's Qin Chen gives off a sense of maturity and depth, and the elders can't even control him!

This is too strange!

"Fine!"

Elder Five stood up and said, "Qin Chen, since you can take responsibility, then when the Shen family comes, you will deal with them. But if this causes any loss to the Qin family, you will be expelled from the Qin family!"

Waving his hand, Qin Chen was already somewhat impatient, saying, "Don't keep talking about expulsion, Elder Five. Expelling someone from the Qin family is a decision made by the patriarch, not you!"

He was just here to report to his father; he really didn't want to deal with these elders.

"You..."

At this moment, everyone in the hall also sensed that Qin Chen was very different today.

He seemed calm and composed, even his tone was very gentle.

But every word he said was firm and unyielding, and the way he looked at them was like looking at a bunch of chickens and dogs...

"Patriarch!"

At this moment, a panicked voice sounded from outside the door.

"What is it?" Qin Cangsheng said in a low voice.

"The patriarchs of the Ling, Chu, and Shen families, Ling Shicheng, Chu Shanhe, and Shen Chengfeng, are at the door. Shen Chengfeng says... he wants justice for his son!"

As the words fell, the hall erupted in chaos.

"See, see, you killed Shen Yuan, and now Shen Chengfeng has immediately brought the Ling and Chu families to confront us. What are we going to do now?" Elder One said angrily.

"Elder One, are you afraid of them?"

Qin Chen said, his eyes fixed on Elder One, a slight smile on his lips.

Being stared at by Qin Chen, Elder One felt a chill and said resentfully, "I... I'm not afraid at all!"

"Then that's fine!"

With that, Qin Chen walked out of the hall without another word.

Qin Cangsheng naturally wouldn't let his son face danger alone and immediately ordered, "Qin Yuanshan, lead our elite guards and be ready. I want to see what the three families are up to!"

"Yes!"

Qin Cangsheng stepped out to the door but suddenly paused.

"Regardless of what happens, Qin Chen is a member of our Qin family, my son. I, Qin Cangsheng, will not let anyone harm him, anyone!"

With that, Qin Cangsheng swept his sleeves and left.

Qin Chen's Star Gate being stripped away was already a failure on his part as a father. Now, even if it means death, he would protect Qin Chen!

At this moment, the three elders, Elder One, Elder Two, and Elder Five, looked at each other.

"Brother, what should we do?"

"Humph, let's go out and see!" Elder One said, "If Qin Cangsheng really dares to go to war with the three families, we will impeach him. If necessary, we can even ally with the three families to depose him. At worst, we'll compensate the three families for their losses, but then the Qin family... will be ours!"

The other two elders nodded in agreement.

"Besides, Qin Cangsheng is only at the Eighth Gate level. We may not be his match, but Ling Shicheng might be. If a fight breaks out and Qin Cangsheng is killed by Ling Shicheng, the Qin family will be ours..."

"Fine!"

The three elders immediately stood up and followed.

At this moment, the entire Lingyun City was in chaos.

The news of Qin Chen, the young patriarch of the Qin family, had just spread, causing a stir.

Now, the Ling, Chu, and Shen families had gathered outside the Qin family's residence, indicating that something big was about to happen!

Everyone gathered here, watching the situation unfold.

A slight misstep, and the landscape of Lingyun City could change dramatically!

At this moment, Shen Chengfeng, dressed in a black robe, had hair as white as snow.

His hair turned white in an instant!

When he heard that his only son, Shen Yuan, had been killed, Shen Chengfeng was enraged to the point that his hair turned white. He immediately sought help from the Chu and Ling families to demand an explanation from the Qin family.

It was a simple matter of breaking the engagement, but why did it end with his son's body being returned?

The door creaked open.

A figure stepped out.

Dressed in a light ink-colored martial robe, his long hair flowing behind him, his youthful face still retaining a hint of innocence, his eyes deep like the sea.

It was Qin Chen!

Seeing Qin Chen, Shen Chengfeng wanted to rush forward and kill him, but he was held back by Ling Shicheng and Chu Shanhe.

"Qin Chen, you dare to show your face!" Shen Chengfeng roared like a lion.

"Why shouldn't I show my face? The three patriarchs have come to my Qin family in such grand fashion. What can I do for you?" Qin Chen smiled, his hands behind his back, responding calmly.

Seeing Shen Chengfeng's burning anger, Qin Chen added, "Patriarch Shen, what's wrong? Are you not satisfied with the coffin for Shen Yuan? It's made of the finest spirit wood, which can ensure the body doesn't decay..."

"Qin Chen!"

Hearing this, Shen Chengfeng could no longer control his anger.

"You killed my son, today, I will take your life!"

"Patriarch Shen, what a grand gesture. If you want to take my son's life, try it!" Qin Cangsheng stepped out, looking at the hundreds of experts from the three families gathered outside, his brows furrowed.