Kill Your Whole Family

Wang Chi's sneering laughter had not yet faded when the scene before his eyes suddenly blurred.

Chen Jing, who had been standing several paces away, appeared before him in an instant like a ghost, a fist rapidly enlarging within his field of vision.

"Wha—"

Wang Chi's pupils constricted violently, his body recoiling sharply as he tried to dodge the sudden attack.

Yet, his movements appeared as slow as a crawling snail in Chen Jing's eyes.

The moment Wang Chi's foot lifted off the ground, Chen Jing's fist, accompanied by a whistling gale of force, slammed fiercely into his face!

"Bang!"

A dull, thunderous boom exploded within the side hall; the force of fist meeting flesh was so great that it caused Wang Chi's cheek to cave in instantly.

The massive impact lifted his fat body off the ground, sending him flying backward like a discarded sack of grain until he crashed heavily into the wooden wall behind him.

Boom!

The wooden wall buckled into a large crater, wood splinters flying everywhere, before Wang Chi slumped to the floor, kicking up a cloud of dust.

From the moment Chen Jing struck to Wang Chi being sent flying, the entire process was as fast as lightning, occurring in the blink of an eye.

No one could have expected Chen Jing to strike so suddenly, and even fewer could have imagined his speed would reach such a terrifying degree.

Chen Jing stood where he was, slowly retracting his fist, his eyes as cold as a bottomless, frozen pool.

Only he knew that the moment Wang Chi spoke of selling his two sisters to a brothel and breaking his father's legs, the last shred of restraint in his heart had vanished, replaced by a surging, monstrous killing intent.

This fellow not only docked his wages but dared to covet his family and plot to destroy his home; such scum was nothing but a blight that needed to be removed!

Since you wish to drive my entire family to their deaths, I shall strike first and eliminate the threat once and for all!

"What! You—you actually dared to strike!"

Only then did the several burly men nearby finally react, their eyes widening in disbelief, their voices trembling as they spoke.

They had assumed that even if Chen Jing were a martial artist, he would at most come to argue a few points, and even if things turned sour, he would still have to fear the Blue Scarf Gang backing Wang Chi.

Yet, they never imagined Chen Jing would be so crisp and decisive, skipping the pleasantries and moving straight to violence!

But how could they know that Chen Jing's lack of hesitation stemmed from the absolute confidence of a Second Blood Martial Artist!

After breaking through to the Blood River Realm, Chen Jing's blood energy, speed, and strength had undergone a qualitative leap; he had full confidence in dealing with a few ordinary thugs, or even Wang Chi's younger brother, the so-called peak First Blood.

Furthermore, he was now a core disciple being heavily cultivated by the River-Breaking Fist Academy, and both Fei Feng and Zhuang Tao held him in high regard; if anything were to happen, they would naturally back him up.

Now that his family was being threatened, if he were still to act timidly and fear to strike, what would be the point of his breakthrough to the Second Blood Realm?

Wouldn't this Second Blood breakthrough have been for nothing!

"You... you actually dared to hit me! Get him! Beat him to death!"

Wang Chi struggled to crawl up from the ground, one hand clutching his sunken cheek, wheezing heavily as he roared in a slurred, incoherent rage.

Blood gushed from between his fingers, staining his silk robes, and several blood-stained teeth fell from his mouth, rolling onto the floor in a truly miserable sight.

At this moment, Wang Chi was filled with shock, rage, and fear. If not for the fact that he had practiced some crude martial arts in his youth and possessed a sturdy frame, with his layers of fat cushioning some of the impact, Chen Jing's punch might have killed him outright!

Even so, he felt half his face go numb, his head buzzing, the pain so intense he nearly fainted.

The thugs were jolted awake by Wang Chi's roar, exchanging glances with a flicker of viciousness in their eyes.

They were all hired muscle paid by Wang Chi, relying on him for their livelihood, and they could not stand idly by while their boss was beaten.

More importantly, they could see that while Chen Jing was fast, if they swarmed him and aimed for his vitals, they might still have a chance at victory!

"Brat, you're looking for death, daring to run wild here!"

A burly man with a face full of jowls let out a roar, taking the lead as he swung a fist the size of a sand pot, aiming a vicious blow at Chen Jing's temple.

The other thugs followed suit, some attacking Chen Jing's chest, others throwing kicks, locking his throat, or aiming for his groin—every move was a lethal strike!

Facing the rain of fists and kicks, Chen Jing showed not a hint of panic; instead, his eyes grew even colder.

With a thought, the blood energy within his body surged instantly, the Five Harms Technique pushed to its limit, and a violent force flooded his entire body through his meridians.

"You're the ones looking for death!"

Chen Jing let out a low growl, stepping forward instead of retreating, and met the leading thug with a punch of his own.

The strike appeared plain, yet it contained the condensed blood energy of a Second Blood Martial Artist; the fist wind cracked, and the air trembled!

Bang!

The moment their fists collided, the burly man felt a terrifying force surge back through his arm, as if his very bones were being shattered.

Before he could even react, he was struck as if by a heavy iron hammer, sent flying backward instantly!

"Ah!"

Amidst a shrill scream, the thug's back slammed hard against the door frame before he collapsed to the ground, his arm twisted at an unnatural angle, curling into a ball, too paralyzed by pain to even roll over—he had lost the ability to fight on the spot.

One strike to subdue the enemy!

The pupils of the other burly men constricted sharply. Their momentum faltered, and the ferocity on their faces was instantly replaced by horror.

Yet, with the arrow already nocked, they had no choice but to fire. Gritting their teeth and letting out low growls, the three men forced down their fear and lunged at Chen Jing again, throwing punches and kicks aimed squarely at his vitals.

Chen Jing's expression remained unchanged. With a light, effortless shift of his feet, he dodged a kick coming from the left as if he were merely taking a stroll. At the same time, he drove his elbow backward, striking the chest of the man behind him with pinpoint precision.

Crack. A crisp sound echoed as the man's chest instantly caved in. He let out a muffled groan, spewing stomach acid and blood, his body folding like a boiled shrimp. His eyes rolled back, and he slumped to the ground, lifeless.

In the blink of an eye, another one down!

Having dealt with the enemy behind him, Chen Jing turned to face the two remaining men, who were already panicked, giving them no chance to react.

His right fist struck like lightning, slamming into the face of the man on the left, while his left hand clamped onto the other's swinging wrist like a pair of pliers. He tightened his fingers!

"Ah... my hand!"

A shrill, distorted scream tore through the side hall.

The man's wrist deformed on the spot, the sound of shattering bone clearly audible, and his entire body convulsed in agony.

Chen Jing didn't even bother to glance at him. He stepped forward and delivered a brutal kick to the man's knee!

Crack!

The kneecap shattered. The man's legs gave way, and he collapsed to his knees, his screams cut short as he fainted on the spot.

Meanwhile, before the last man's fist could even reach him, Chen Jing struck first, landing a punch squarely on the man's nose bridge.

Bang!

With a dull thud, the bridge of the nose collapsed instantly, and blood sprayed everywhere.

The man staggered back a few steps, his eyes unfocused, before falling backward with a heavy thud, completely still.

In just a few moments, Chen Jing had taken down all five burly men. They lay scattered across the floor, either dead or wounded, their groans filling the air, yet not one could stand again.

In the entire side hall, only Chen Jing remained standing tall, his blood and qi circulating steadily, his breathing barely disturbed.

"This... how is this possible..."

Seeing this, Wang Chi, who had been clutching his cheek and roaring, fell silent. His mouth hung open wide enough to fit a fist, and the rage in his eyes was instantly replaced by sheer terror.

He stared fixedly at Chen Jing, his body trembling uncontrollably; his previous arrogance had vanished into thin air.

He could never have imagined that Chen Jing's strength would reach such a terrifying level!

Five men who fought for a living couldn't even last a single move against Chen Jing?

This was no mere First Blood Martial Artist who had just broken through; this was clearly a powerhouse of the Second Blood realm!

Thinking of how he had withheld wages, threatened to sell Chen Jing's sister to a brothel, and break the legs of Chen Sanwu, Wang Chi was scared out of his wits, his back instantly soaked in cold sweat.

His legs gave way, and he dropped to his knees with a thud.

"Chen... Master Chen! I was wrong! I had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai! Please, spare me!"

Ignoring the searing pain in his face and his teeth scattered on the floor, Wang Chi kowtowed repeatedly until his forehead was bruised and bleeding.

"The wages! I'll pay them right now! I'll double them! And the money I owe your father, I'll pay that too! Please, I beg you, don't lower yourself to my level!"

Wang Chi no longer dared to show a shred of arrogance; he only wanted to beg for mercy and save his own life.

After all, if Chen Jing could easily dispose of five burly men, killing him would be no different than crushing an ant!

"Know fear now, do you?"

Chen Jing walked slowly toward Wang Chi, looking down at him from above.

Chen Jing's voice was soft, yet it made Wang Chi shudder. "When you were threatening my family just now, why didn't you think this moment would come?"

"Yes, yes! I was a fool! My heart was blinded by greed!"

Wang Chi kowtowed like a machine, his voice choked with sobs. "Master Chen, I truly know I was wrong. I'll give you whatever money you want, just please, spare my dog life."

Chen Jing asked coldly, "My father's wages, plus the penalty fee you mentioned earlier—how much in total?"

"My father... no, your father's wages are five taels. The penalty fee I mentioned earlier was nonsense! It doesn't count!"

Wang Chi hurriedly said, "I'll give you twenty taels! No, fifty! Take these fifty taels as an apology to you and your father!"

As he spoke, Wang Chi struggled to pull a heavy money bag from his robes, holding it up with both hands toward Chen Jing, his eyes filled with desperate pleading.

Chen Jing glanced at the bag Wang Chi offered, took it, and weighed it in his hand.

It was heavy.

"Since I've taken your money..."

Hearing these words, Wang Chi's expression relaxed, his body almost collapsing in relief, his heart filled with wild joy.

He knew his life had been spared.

However, before Wang Chi could even let out a full breath of relief, Chen Jing's voice sounded once more.

"Then you can head on your way in peace."

"Wh-what?"

Wang Chi's pupils dilated violently at these words, the relief on his face instantly freezing into a mask of incredulous terror as he opened his mouth to offer a defense.

The very next instant!

Chen Jing had already raised his foot.

BANG!!

Before Wang Chi could even let out a scream, his head exploded on the spot, blood splattering everywhere as his corpse slammed heavily against the ground, dead beyond any hope of revival.

A deathly silence descended upon the side hall.

Chen Jing casually tucked the money pouch into his robes, his tone icy and detached.

"The money belonged to my father."

"As for your life, you threw it away yourself."

For a guy who wanted to harm his entire family.

How could Chen Jing possibly let him go!

And it wasn't just Wang Chi; his younger brother, Wang Cheng, had to die as well!

After all, since the other party wanted to wipe out his entire family, he had to take the initiative and kill the other party's entire family first!