Xiao Zhan's Rage, Xun'er's Revenge!

Not long after, the news of Xiao Chen killing two Dou Shi spread throughout Wutan City.

Upon hearing the news, Xiao Zhan arrived at his doorstep immediately, only letting out a sigh of relief after confirming that Xiao Chen was uninjured.

"A one-star Dou Zhe killing two Dou Shi—your combat prowess is a bit exaggerated, Chen'er!"

The look Xiao Zhan gave Xiao Chen was filled with admiration. "It seems that in less than two years, this old bag of bones of mine can finally retire!"

"Uncle, you jest. You are still in your prime; the future of the Xiao Family still relies on your leadership!"

Hearing this, Xiao Chen shook his head hurriedly, attempting to dissuade Xiao Zhan of such notions. Let him be the Patriarch? Stop joking; did he not know his own limits?

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes and retorted irritably, "Prime, my foot. I'll be a Da Dou Shi at best for the rest of my life, but you are different. Chen'er, your future will absolutely far surpass mine!"

Xiao Chen did not respond, merely smiling in silence while inwardly muttering, Da Dou Shi? No, no, no. Rest assured, within ten years, you will become a Dou Huang!

Watching the smile on Xiao Chen's face, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but shiver. For some reason, he felt that a great terror was hidden within that smile.

However, he could see that Xiao Chen truly had no intention of becoming the Patriarch, and he did not intend to force him excessively. In any case, given his current physical state, he could hold the position for another twenty or thirty years without issue.

Whenever Xiao Chen came around to the idea, he would simply hand the position over to him. As for now, it was better to discuss serious matters.

Having settled his thoughts, Xiao Zhan shifted the topic to the incident at the Xiao Family market today. "Chen'er, how did you discover the identities of those two?"

Seeing that he was no longer fixated on the Patriarch position, Xiao Chen breathed a sigh of relief and began to explain slowly, "Actually, I didn't notice anything wrong at first. I was already planning to leave, but that man suddenly blocked my path, and that was when I felt something was off."

"There were supervisors in the market, yet he didn't go to them and instead insisted on stopping me to demand justice. Furthermore, the market never has issues, yet it happens to have one the moment I arrive—this is all far too coincidental!"

The Xiao Family market was famous in Wutan City for its strict management, and one could count the major incidents that had occurred in the last decade on one hand.

Under such circumstances, for the Xiao Clinic to actually have a case of "killing a patient," and for it to happen exactly when Xiao Chen was out with Xiao Xun'er, the series of coincidences inevitably aroused Xiao Chen's suspicion.

What truly convinced Xiao Chen that the two were problematic was the middle-aged man who had knelt before him.

Although the man had been crying the entire time, Xiao Chen felt absolutely no sorrow from him; instead, he felt a sense of palpitations, as if he had encountered a dangerous beast. That was why he had decisively struck first.

Xiao Zhan nodded after listening, the admiration in his eyes deepening. "You did well. Once you sense danger, you must always strike first!"

"Chen'er, remember: no matter when, you must prioritize your own safety. Even if you are wrong, the family will bear the consequences for you!"

Xiao Zhan's words were quite explicit; he was clearly telling Xiao Chen that as long as he felt someone posed a threat, he should just kill them first. Even if he killed the wrong person, the Xiao Family would stand by him and help resolve the trouble.

Xiao Chen felt a bit moved. What is a family? What are kin? This is what a family and kin are—not pushing you out to take the fall when danger arises, right... certain someone named San?

"Uncle, have the identities of those two Dou Shi been investigated? Which family are they from?"

In Xiao Chen's view, if someone could send Dou Shi to attack him, looking across all of Wutan City, it could only be the Jialie Family or the Aoba Family.

A flash of anger appeared on Xiao Zhan's face, and the Dou Qi within his body began to leak out uncontrollably, forming wisps of sharp, blade-like energy in the surrounding air.

After a full four or five breaths, Xiao Zhan regained control of his emotions and spoke slowly, "It is the Jialie Family. Of course, we cannot rule out a frame-up; I don't think Jialie Bi is brainless enough to do this."

"While those two families appear to be on good terms on the surface, in secret, they are dying to swallow each other whole. Playing little tricks to frame one another is a common occurrence."

Xiao Zhan was crystal clear about the dirty business between the Jialie Family and the Aoba Family. The two major families colluded on the surface but engaged in severe infighting behind the scenes, and those two old foxes, Jialie Bi and Aoba Pa, were constantly plotting against each other.

"Uncle, do you think it's possible the Jialie Family is doing the opposite to make us misjudge the situation?"

After hearing Xiao Zhan's analysis, Xiao Chen pondered for a moment before voicing his own thoughts.

Xiao Zhan was stunned for a moment and began to consider this possibility, but he quickly gave up on the thought. "No matter who it is, the Xiao Family will make them pay the price they deserve!"

Xiao Zhan didn't care about the details. Since there was no evidence proving the men were sent by the Jialie Family, he would simply retaliate against both.

Xiao Zhan was truly enraged this time. He could tolerate the usual petty squabbles, but touching Xiao Chen had crossed his bottom line.

Just as Xiao Zhan was considering how to retaliate to make those two families remember this lesson, Xun'er was already taking action.

"Ling Ying, I leave it to you. Before sunset, I want to see their heads hanging on the city gates!"

Xun'er was truly angry. Although she knew that with Ling Ying protecting him in the shadows, Xiao Chen would be in no danger regardless, that did not mean she would forgive those who attempted to harm him.

Ling Ying opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back. He could see that his Young Lady was currently in a fit of rage; nothing he said would matter, so he might as well obediently carry out the mission.

Meanwhile, inside the Jialie Family.

"Ao'er, no matter what happens during this time, do not leave—!"

Before Jialie Bi could finish his sentence, his vision blurred, and a figure entirely shrouded in a black robe appeared before them. "Who is it!!!" In shock and anger, Jialie Bi channeled his Dou Qi and struck toward the black-robed figure.

However, the black-robed figure merely flicked his sleeve dismissively, sending Jialie Bi flying. Immediately following, with a wave of his hand, Jialie Ao was decapitated before he even had a chance to react.

"My son!! Ah!! I will kill you!!"

Seeing this, Jialie Bi's eyes split with rage. He rose and charged at the black-robed figure, but before he could reach him, the figure vanished without a trace.

Looking at the headless corpse of Jialie Ao lying on the ground with blood gushing like a pillar, Jialie Bi felt a surge of blood to his head. He felt dizzy, the world spun, and he vomited a mouthful of blood before collapsing straight to the ground.

Not long after, the same scene repeated within the Aoba Family. Upon seeing his two sons and grandson decapitated with his own eyes, Aoba Pa couldn't catch his breath and nearly died on the spot.