Chapter 12

When Chu Yan spoke, everyone was slightly taken aback. What did he just say? Qin Xuan can't make the decision? He is the second elder of the Qin family, a mere nobody, how big of a matter could it be that the family head must personally intervene?

Qin Xuan's face gradually turned grim, but due to Chu Yan's status, he still forced himself to remain calm: "Young Master Chu, the old family head is in seclusion. Now, all matters big and small in the Qin family are handled by me. If you have something to say, just tell me directly."

"I said, you can't make the decision! Do you still need me to say it? If you embarrass yourself in front of everyone, don't blame me for not warning you." Chu Yan looked at Qin Xuan with a hint of mockery.

"Tell me, and I will do my best to help Young Master Chu." Qin Xuan said, trying to maintain his composure.

"Alright, I'll tell you. It's like this, I want the Qin family to disappear from Tianyong City. Can you make that decision?"

"——"

Everyone drew a sharp breath. What did he say? Make the Qin family disappear? That's too outrageous!

Qin Xuan's face also turned increasingly awkward. Even though he knew that Chu Yan couldn't be provoked, everyone has their limits.

"Young Master Chu, you can't joke about such things!"

"Do you think I'm joking?" Chu Yan's voice turned cold, as if a chill was spreading within a ten-meter radius, making many people shiver and take a few steps back.

In a short moment, Chu Yan seemed to have transformed. He coldly glanced at Qin Xuan: "I said, you can't make the decision. Let Qin Hao come out and see me."

Let Qin Hao come out and see me... Qin Hao is the head of the Qin family, a significant figure in Tianyong City. Now, Chu Yan is directly demanding that he come out?

"Ha, this nobody, who does he think he is!"

"Exactly, daring to insult Old Master Qin like that, he's really asking for it!"

"Hehe, don't worry, he's dead for sure this time. We'll just watch the show. Lian Qiancheng won't have to marry, and we'll all have a chance again."

Zhao Wu and Zhao Liuxin were also on edge. Damn, they were starting to admire Chu Yan a bit. This was completely the rhythm of showing off and asking for death. Although they liked following Chu Yan and feeling powerful, they might end up losing their lives.

Qin Xuan took a deep breath, his fists cracking. He was truly enraged by Chu Yan, but just as everyone thought he would punch Chu Yan to death, Chu Yan spoke calmly again.

"Qin Xuan, let me remind you, I just want the Qin family to disappear. If you dare to make a move, I will destroy the Qin family."

Silence—within a hundred meters, everything was dead silent. Everyone was stunned. They had seen arrogant people before, but none as arrogant as Chu Yan. What puzzled them most was that they thought Qin Xuan would at least teach Chu Yan a lesson after hearing his words, but Qin Xuan's body stiffened as if struck by lightning.

"That's good." Chu Yan smiled calmly: "Alright, now let Qin Hao come out. If he appears in front of me within three breaths, this matter might still have some room for negotiation."

Qin Xuan clenched his fists, and several guards and stewards glared at him.

"Damn it! Second Elder, we can't let this go!"

"Shut up!" Qin Xuan suddenly shouted, then he sighed and looked at Chu Yan. Seeing Chu Yan's determination, he helplessly shook his head and said to a steward: "Go quickly, call the family head out!"

"But the family head is in seclusion!"

"Seclusion my ass, the Qin family is about to be gone!"

Qin Xuan finally couldn't hold back and swore, which made the Qin family members realize the severity of the situation.

Everyone watching was also stunned, especially Zhao Wu and Zhao Liuxin. They thought they had already given Chu Yan a high regard, but now they realized they had underestimated him. Chu Yan's background was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

One word, shaking the entire Qin family, what a terrifying presence!

Zhao Wu and Zhao Liuxin's desire to follow Chu Yan grew even stronger. They felt this was a chance given by heaven, and if they missed it, they would never have another opportunity in their lives.

The Qin family was silent, and everyone was in a state of distress.

"——"

Not long after, a strong wind swept through the inner courtyard of the Qin family. Ancient pine trees were bent by the wind, and powerful energy formed constellations in the sky.

An old man in a dragon robe suddenly appeared, and when he came out, the surrounding civilians all shrank back. This old man was Qin Hao, the head of the Qin family, and also the guardian of the border of Changlong Kingdom. It was very difficult for ordinary people to see him, but now he had been forcibly called out by Chu Yan, even while in seclusion.

When Qin Hao emerged, his old face initially showed a hint of anger, but when he saw Chu Yan, his eyes narrowed, and all the servants were filled with fear.

"Ah, it's Young Master Chu. I apologize for my neglect, I apologize!" Qin Hao said respectfully: "Young Master Chu, please come inside?"

"No need." Chu Yan glanced at Qin Hao and waved his hand to decline: "I won't enter the gate. Since you're here, I'll get straight to the point."

"Whatever Young Master Chu needs, just say it."

"Qin Hao, do you know that Qin Feng used a sedative today, intending to rape my fiancée and also trying to kill me?" Chu Yan said coldly.

"——"

Qin Hao's old face immediately turned grim, and then he looked at Chu Yan with a hint of fear, as if he had already anticipated something. This person was someone the Qin family absolutely couldn't provoke. More importantly, this person was someone who always retaliated. Those who treated him well were now high officials or nobles in Changlong Kingdom, while those who provoked him were either dead or injured, even the royal family of Changlong Kingdom had been overthrown and massacred within three years because they provoked this young master.

At this moment, Qin Xuan also understood what was happening. He lowered his head, as he would also be held responsible if this matter was investigated.

"Damn it!" Qin Hao shouted, then he turned to a steward and yelled: "Where is Qin Feng? Let him come out!"

"There's no need to call him. He's already dead. I came today to inform you. When you leave Changlong City, make sure to collect his body." Chu Yan said calmly. The Qin family was already in chaos. Qin Feng was dead? The third young master of the Qin family, a notorious troublemaker in Changlong Kingdom, was actually dead?

"Qin Feng is dead?" Qin Hao's old eyes flashed with pain. The Qin family had spent countless resources to cultivate Qin Feng over the years, but now he was dead?

"What, do you want to avenge him?" Chu Yan looked at Qin Hao with disdain: "If you want to, you can bet the Qin family. I'll give you the chance!"

"No, I dare not..."

"Kneel down!" Suddenly, Chu Yan's tone changed, and his voice was filled with coldness as he shouted at Qin Hao.

Qin Hao's old face was stunned, and he looked at Chu Yan in a daze: "Young Master Chu, what did you say?"

"I said, kneel down!"

All the civilians were once again in an uproar. Heaven, what was Qin Hao's status? One of the few top figures in Tianyong City, one of the three family heads, and now Chu Yan was making him kneel?

Qin Hao's old face was losing its composure. A man needs to have a face, and a tree needs to have bark. How could he, a respected family head, kneel before a young boy?

"Three, or you die." But Chu Yan didn't give him a chance, and he had already raised three fingers.

"——" Qin Hao immediately clenched his fists, his old face turning ashen. At this moment, Chu Yan had already slowly put down one finger.

"Two!"

"One!" Chu Yan put down another finger. Seeing that Qin Hao had no intention of kneeling, he didn't say anything more, just nodded, and then he put down the last finger, turning to Zhao Wu and Zhao Liuxin: "Alright, Zhao Wu, Zhao Liuxin, let's go."

Before leaving, Chu Yan glanced at Qin Hao: "Qin Hao, I hope you won't regret your decision today. Tonight, someone will visit your Qin family."

"Thud!"

Upon hearing that someone would visit the Qin family tonight, Qin Hao finally couldn't bear the pressure and knelt down. Sweat appeared on his forehead. For some reason, although Chu Yan was only a fourth-layer disciple of the Mortal Realm, he felt an immense pressure when facing him, as if he were facing an insurmountable mountain.

"Heaven, Qin Hao actually knelt down?" Everyone was stunned.

Qin Xuan's old eyes widened: "Family Head..."

"Shut up!" Qin Hao shouted, his heart bleeding. As a respected family head, he had no choice but to kneel to save the situation. Although the Qin family was powerful, he knew that in the face of the forces behind Chu Yan, the Qin family was nothing, how could they compete with the moon?

"Young Master Chu, it's all our fault... Please forgive us!"

"Qin Hao, I want one person's life, and the rest of the Qin family must leave Tianyong City within three days. Remember, this is not a negotiation, it's an order. If you can't do it, you know the consequences for the Qin family." Chu Yan nodded, his eyes turning fierce. Then, he gestured to Zhao Wu and Zhao Liuxin: "Give me your sword."

"Yes, Master!" Zhao Wu hurriedly handed it over.

Taking the sword, Chu Yan glanced at another old man beside Qin Hao: "You are Qin Li, the first elder of the Qin family and Qin Feng's father, right?"

Qin Li's heart sank. He seemed to have anticipated something, but he didn't have the chance to speak.

"Use your life to ensure the safety of the Qin family."

Chu Yan waved his hand and threw Zhao Wu's sword in front of Qin Li. The sword handle hit the ground with a clank.

Qin Li looked at the sword on the ground, his eyes turning red. He clenched his fists tightly, filled with hatred for his son's incompetence, which had provoked someone he couldn't afford to offend. But now, he had no choice. He half-knelt and picked up the sword.

Suddenly, Qin Li's eyes were filled with killing intent. His anger had made him lose his reason. He glared at Chu Yan, and the sword in his hand was thrust straight out: "Boy, I'll kill you!"