Night of Killing

Night fell, thick clouds gathered, and a cool breeze swept through.

The Lei Clan estate was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

For the Lei Clan, today was a special day, and a joyous one at that.

Over a month ago, Lei Bao had taken a fancy to a mysterious woman and used near-coercive means to force her into submission as his concubine. Though the woman was unwilling, she had no choice but to comply under the threat of Lei Bao's power.

Thus, Lei Bao planned to officially take her as his concubine on his birthday.

"The Clan Head of the Lei Clan arrives..."

As the voice rang out, the Lei Clan fell into a sudden silence. Everyone stood up instinctively, gazing toward the main gate with faces full of reverence.

A man dressed in red robes walked slowly from the gate with a beaming smile, followed by dozens of people—all of them high-ranking members of the Lei Clan.

"Clan Head Lei, congratulations, congratulations."

"Congratulations on obtaining such a beauty."

Similar voices echoed incessantly. The smile on Lei Bao's face grew even brighter; after all, the woman's beauty and figure were unlike anything he had ever seen in his life. Being able to take her as his concubine was the happiest event he had experienced in these days.

"Brother Lei, congratulations to you."

Just then, Xie Qian hurried over, offering his congratulations with a smile.

"Many thanks, many thanks. Brother Xie, please, take your seat."

Lei Bao laughed heartily and immediately arranged for the Xie Clan members to be seated.

Xie Yingying followed behind Xie Qian. She sat beside Lei Li as expected, yet neither of them showed any intention of speaking to the other.

After the hunting competition, both had lost all face, and a mutual disdain had grown between them. The affection they once held had vanished, turning them into the most familiar of strangers.

"Brother Xie, how has the Lin Clan been lately?"

At the banquet, Lei Bao leaned slightly toward Xie Qian and asked in a low voice.

Xie Qian shook his head slightly and replied in a whisper, "There hasn't been any movement as of yet."

Xie Qian's words caused Lei Bao to frown. Their two clans had been suppressing the Lin Clan so heavily; how could the Lin Clan possibly swallow their pride and remain silent?

"What do you think the Lin Clan is plotting?" After pondering for a long time and failing to see the logic in the Lin Clan's actions, Lei Bao decided to ask Xie Qian.

Xie Qian also furrowed his brows, his expression filled with unease.

"That Lin Zhentian was once part of the inner branch of the Lin Clan, one of the four great families of the Great Yan Dynasty. Do you think he might have gone to seek help from the main Lin Clan?"

This question caused the smile to vanish from Lei Bao's face. He frowned, feeling restless.

The Lin Clan was one of the top-tier super-families in the entire Great Yan Dynasty, a presence far beyond what their Lei Clan could provoke.

"I don't think so. If that Lin Clan were truly willing to help them, they wouldn't have waited decades to do it."

Recalling the decades since Lin Zhentian arrived in Green Sun Town, Lei Bao had never seen anyone from the main Lin Clan. Convinced they would never help Lin Zhentian, he spoke in a deep voice.

"Regardless, the Lin Clan must be dealt with soon, or I won't be able to rest easy." Thinking of the youth Lin Ge, Xie Qian's brows grew heavy with worry, and a trace of killing intent flickered in his eyes.

"What do you intend to do?" Seeing the killing intent in Xie Qian's eyes, Lei Bao had a vague guess and asked calmly.

"I have already discussed it with the elders of my clan. We are determined to wipe out the entire Lin Clan in one fell swoop—especially that brat named Lin Ge. He must die!"

Xie Qian wore a vicious expression, his face full of malice.

Lei Bao was not surprised; he knew exactly what kind of person Xie Qian was.

"You think the same as I do. In a few days, we destroy the Lin Clan!"

"But what about the Mad Blade Martial Hall?" Xie Qian thought of Luo Cheng and felt a headache coming on. The strength of the Mad Blade Martial Hall was formidable; otherwise, it wouldn't have become a top power in Green Sun Town.

"That is why we need to act quickly and decisively to finish off the Lin Clan before the Mad Blade Martial Hall can react."

With the combined strength of the Lei and Xie clans, destroying the Lin Clan was not a difficult task for them, which was why Lei Bao appeared so confident.

"But you must keep a close eye on that brat Lin Ge. He must not be allowed to escape the Lin Clan, or he will become a major threat to us in the future!"

"Rest assured, I have long since had people strictly monitoring the Lin Clan. No matter who leaves, I will receive the news immediately."

Xie Qian sneered and spoke coldly.

"That will do."

Lei Bao nodded faintly, his tone relaxing slightly.

"The bride arrives!"

At that moment, a voice echoed throughout the entire Lei Clan courtyard. Hearing this, Lei Bao revealed a joyful smile, his gaze fixed intently on the figure emerging from the back courtyard.

It was a woman dressed in red robes, wearing a phoenix coronet and a ceremonial veil.

At this moment, the woman's face was covered by a veil, making it impossible to see her features, but judging by her graceful and slender figure, she was undoubtedly a beautiful woman.

Lei Bao gazed at the woman, a flicker of intense desire in his eyes, and the smile on his lips gradually widened.

"Bow to the heavens and earth!"

An old man stepped before the crowd and shouted happily. Lei Bao and the woman walked toward the old man and stood in a line.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth!"

As the old man finished speaking, the woman's body trembled uncontrollably; at this very moment, her heart remained filled with struggle.

Lei Bao naturally noticed the woman's movement, a cold glint appearing in his eyes as he whispered a threat: "Don't make this old man look bad. Hurry up."

Hearing this, the woman had no choice but to bow slightly toward the sky alongside Lei Bao.

"Yo, no need for such formalities. I'm certainly not your ancestor."

A mocking voice drifted down from the roof, instantly shocking everyone in the Lei Clan courtyard. Their gazes snapped upward in unison, only to see a youth dressed in cyan robes sitting atop the roof, looking down at them with a face full of derision.

"Lin Ge!"

Seeing the newcomer, Lei Bao revealed a sinister killing intent, coldly spitting out his name.

"Lei Bao, I didn't expect today to be your big day. What a pity."

Lin Ge shook his head with regret, his words laced with a sense of lament.

"You came here—aren't you afraid this old man will kill you?" Lei Bao's Yuan Power began to swirl violently within him, his expression remaining icy.

"Kill me? Heh..."

Hearing such a laughable statement, Lin Ge let out a series of cold chuckles and pointed slightly toward the rear.

Several figures could be seen appearing silently behind them, looking down at them with calm detachment.

"You..."

Lei Bao turned around, and upon seeing those familiar figures, his heart sank.

"Lin Zhentian, Luo Cheng, what is the meaning of you coming here today?" Xie Qian had also sensed something; he suppressed the unease in his heart and asked in a deep voice.

"Xie Qian, stop pretending. We came here today to settle things once and for all with your Lei and Xie clans!"

As Lin Zhentian finished speaking, the powerful aura of the Heaven Origin Realm was released in an instant, causing everyone's expressions to change drastically.

"Kill!"

Luo Cheng was not a man of many words. He cast a brief glance at the members of the Lei Clan and let out a low shout, and suddenly, the sound of heavy footsteps erupted from the outer courtyard of the Lei Clan.