Threat from a Half-step God

Xu Jie continued reading…

Originally, there were very few records about the Nine Heavens Underworld Divine Dragon, as humanity had no conflicts with it, and could even be said to have never encountered it.

However, fifteen years ago, the Nine Heavens Underworld Divine Dragon suddenly went mad, slaughtering several realms and attacking all living beings it could see without discrimination.

In the end, it took the intervention of over ten Supreme Gods to suppress and seal this rampaging god.

Fifteen years ago?

What happened then?

Xu Jie felt like he had found a clue and hurried to another section of the library.

He searched for local chronicles of Xia Country and records of major historical events.

Fifteen years ago…

Xu Jie was very patient, flipping through book after book, but found no records.

Then, he thought of something else and began to check all the major events that had occurred in Xia Country from twenty years ago to fifteen years ago.

Until Xu Jie found one event…

In the autumn of eighteen years ago, the elite powerhouses of Xia Country's three major families, in conjunction with the Fang Family of Central Prefecture, led by Ancestor Lu, went to the Outer Regions. They were gone for three years!

During those three years, there was no news from the expedition.

When news finally came, most of the elites from the three major families had perished in the Outer Regions, Ancestor Lu was severely injured, and the Fang Family… there were no records.

The Fang Family…

Was that his mother's family?

Xu Jie was unwilling to let go of any clue, even a mere guess, he had to investigate it thoroughly.

So, he began searching for records of the Fang Family again.

Since there were too many families surnamed Fang in Xia Country, he could only grab a copy of the Fang Family Records and sit in a chair in a corner, flipping through the pages.

Time ticked by, and Xu Jie still couldn't find any records of the Fang Family, or rather, he couldn't find the Fang Family he suspected.

The only thing that seemed remotely related was…

Sixteen years ago, the Fang Family of Central Prefecture was wiped out for allegedly colluding with gods from the Outer Regions. The extermination was carried out by members of the Lu Family!

Was it this Fang Family?

Xu Jie touched the little black snake on his palm, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.

He had already figured out who he needed to ask.

Chu Mingyue!

Even the Xu siblings, who were merely dogs raised by the Jiang Family, knew about this secret.

Therefore, Chu Mingyue, who came from the Chu Family, should also know, right?

This time, Xu Jie came to the library and found information about the little black snake's origin. Combined with the events of more than a decade ago, he actually had some dark suspicions in his heart.

However, Xu Jie still planned to ask Chu Mingyue himself to resolve his inner doubts.

Originally, he hadn't wanted to meet Chu Mingyue.

But compared to the revenge for his parents, it seemed like dealing with her wasn't that troublesome anymore.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, a murderous intent that made his hair stand on end enveloped him.

Xu Jie suddenly turned his head and looked towards the library entrance not far away, staring intently at the middle-aged man.

It was Xu Bin, the father of the Xu siblings!

In his previous body's memories, Xu Bin was the first to meet him, and he had produced an inheritance transfer contract, trying to trick him out of everything his father had left behind.

Therefore, Xu Jie recognized Xu Bin's identity at a glance!

How could he be at Jinwu University?

A strong sense of crisis swept over Xu Jie, causing him to scratch the little black snake sleeping on his chest.

If Xu Bin dared to make a move, he would immediately merge with the little black snake and use that opportunity to escape.

At this moment, Xu Bin walked towards Xu Jie, who was sitting in the corner, with a clear target.

A murderous aura erupted from both of them, indicating that their enmity had reached a point where it no longer needed to be concealed.

Xu Bin stopped in front of the tense Xu Jie and first let out a cold laugh, then said indifferently.

"Xu Jie, my good nephew, it's been a few days, and you've really impressed me!"

"…"

Xu Jie remained silent. He slowly stood up and walked past Xu Bin to leave, only to hear Xu Bin's light laughter from behind.

"Oh? You're looking into the Fang Family's genealogy? Heh heh, it seems you know some secrets! But you probably haven't found anything, have you? After all, all those matters were erased by Xia Country. I can tell you about your mother's family!"

Xu Jie stopped, lowered his head, and fell silent. Xu Bin walked up to Xu Jie, took out the contract, and said in a low voice.

"Hand over what you stole from the Lu Family from your father! Then, I will tell you about your mother's family!"

"No need!"

How could Xu Jie hand over Xiao Hei? They were already symbiotically linked.

Besides, he still had Chu Mingyue to ask.

Upon hearing Xu Jie's unhesitating refusal, Xu Bin's expression turned extremely grim.

"Xu Jie, do you know what kind of existence you've offended? A Half-step God! Your father stole a Half-step God's treasure, preventing this Half-step God from breaking through smoothly. How many days do you think you have left to live?"

A Half-step God...

Could this Half-step God be the one who killed his mother and her family?

Before Xu Jie could sort out the clues, Xu Bin coldly threatened him again.

"Soon, Young Master Jiang Yan will arrive in Jincheng. Once he's here, you're as good as dead! Don't think I'm threatening you. You can't even imagine the power of the Jiang Family. With just one command from him, countless powerful individuals will gladly rush into fire and water for him! And if he wants to kill you, he only needs to challenge you to a Death Match. You won't even have the right to refuse! Understand?"

"Heh!"

Xu Jie suddenly chuckled. He took the contract from Xu Bin's hand and tore it to shreds right in front of him.

Then, Xu Jie left the library with his hands in his pockets, leaving behind a furious and murderous Xu Bin.

What a kid, he's got guts!

Young Master Jiang Yan of the Jiang Family is coming to Jincheng?

After leaving the library, Xu Jie headed straight for the instructors' dormitory.

Standing outside the dormitory building, he sent a message to Chu Mingyue and waited with a frown.

Before long, Chu Mingyue emerged, looking disheveled. She seemed to be in a great hurry, not even having time to tidy herself up.

When Chu Mingyue spotted Xu Jie in the corner, her beautiful eyes lit up, and she quickly rushed over.

"Xu Jie, have you made up your mind? Are you finally going to accept my offer?"

Chu Mingyue thought Xu Jie had come to find her because he couldn't break through, and her face was filled with a smug smile.

Xu Jie rolled his eyes. He couldn't be bothered to tell her that he had already broken through. Instead, he got straight to the point.

"Instructor Chu, have you heard of the Fang Family from Central Prefecture?"

"!!!"

When Chu Mingyue heard the words "Fang Family from Central Prefecture," her expression changed drastically.

It seemed she knew!

Unfortunately, Chu Mingyue eventually shook her head and politely refused.

"I'm sorry, that's a taboo subject in Xia Country, and I can't tell you. Besides, it's meaningless even if you know!"

"Chu Mingyue!"

Xu Jie suddenly looked at her with an extremely serious expression and said in a deep voice, using a tone he had never used before.

"If you tell me about this, I will owe you a favor!"

A favor!

This was the second time in his past and present lives that Xu Jie had owed someone a favor!