Just in Time, I'm Here to Kill Too!

After exchanging greetings, the Third Elder said indignantly, "It's all because of that damned Ao Ba Family."

"Who knows where they found a Tier 3 Alchemist? He refined a large number of pills, dealing a tremendous blow to the Xiao Family Market. The Ao Ba Family has stolen away all of the Xiao Family's business."

Xiao Lei raised an eyebrow slightly at this. He had not expected that after he wiped out the Jia Lie Family, the Ao Ba Family would be the next to jump out.

Xiao Lei casually asked, "Have you learned the identity of that Tier 3 Alchemist?"

The Great Elder shook his head. "No. The news that the Ao Ba Family has a Tier 3 Alchemist was released by them personally."

"After the merchants in those markets learned that the Ao Ba Family had the support of a Tier 3 Alchemist, they immediately moved to the Ao Ba Family's markets. In just a few days, more than half of the Xiao Family's business has been stolen!"

Xiao Lei's eyes flickered as he asked, "What do the clan leader and Elders intend to do?"

The Second Elder said helplessly, "Unless the Xiao Family can also hire an alchemist of considerable rank, there is nothing we can do to the Ao Ba Family for now."

The Third Elder said angrily, "At worst, we'll fight the Ao Ba Family to the death! Or we can secretly kill that alchemist!"

The Great Elder waved his hand helplessly. "The Ao Ba Family has dispatched two Da Dou Shi to guard that alchemist."

"Moreover, that Tier 3 Alchemist is said to possess the strength of a Da Dou Shi as well. How could killing him be so easy?"

"But if this drags on, our losses will be enormous. The profits from the markets in Wu Tan City make up the bulk of our family's income," the Third Elder said unwillingly.

"This matter requires careful consideration," the Great Elder said, shaking his head. He then turned to Xiao Lei and Xun Er. "The clan leader has called us over for a discussion, so we'll be leaving first."

With that, the three nodded to Xiao Lei and Xun Er before hurrying away.

It seemed the Ao Ba Family had no reason to continue existing either...

Watching the three Elders leave, a cold gleam flashed in Xiao Lei's eyes as he thought to himself.

"Let's go. We'll continue," Xiao Lei said casually to Xun Er beside him.

Xun Er obediently nodded.

The two wandered around idly for a while longer, only parting ways when evening approached.

As night fell.

Xiao Lei donned the Invisibility Cloak once more and silently made his way toward the Ao Ba Family.

Since the Ao Ba Family was tired of living, Xiao Lei intended to be a good person for once and grant their wish!

Inside a spacious council hall of the Ao Ba Family, the Ao Ba Family's clan leader, Oba Pa, and several of the family's higher-ups had gathered together.

Apart from them, there was also a stern-faced man dressed in an alchemist's robe.

The man appeared to be around fifty years old. What drew the most attention, however, was the cauldron emblem embroidered on the chest of his robe.

Three silver ripples gently writhed across the emblem as though alive, displaying his noble identity as a Tier 3 Alchemist.

In Wu Tan City, a city that did not even possess an Alchemist Association, a Tier 3 Alchemist was enough to inspire awe in nearly any force.

And this Tier 3 Alchemist was the culprit who had helped the Ao Ba Family seize nearly all of the Xiao Family Market's business.

"Master Yan, you are truly remarkable. With just a casual move, the Xiao Family is already on the verge of an irretrievable disaster!"

Oba Pa wore a fawning smile as he flattered the Tier 3 Alchemist.

However, Master Yan showed no joy upon hearing this. He merely asked indifferently, "How is the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Oba Pa's expression changed slightly, and he answered cautiously.

"Master Yan, there is truly no way to investigate the destruction of the Jia Lie Family. All we know is that the one who wiped out the Jia Lie Family was a Dou Ling-level expert."

"My disciple Liu Xi was also killed by that Dou Ling expert?" the Tier 3 Alchemist asked with a grim expression.

It turned out that this Tier 3 Alchemist was Liu Xi's Teacher.

After learning that the Jia Lie Family had been destroyed and that his disciple Liu Xi had died there as well, he had come to Wu Tan City to find Liu Xi's murderer.

Oba Pa nodded. "Y-yes."

Master Yan closed his eyes and fell silent for a long while before asking, "Do you know whether there are any powerful experts backing the Xiao Family?"

Oba Pa immediately shook his head. "The Xiao Family absolutely has no powerful experts. Ever since Xiao Zhan's father, Xiao Lin, died, the Xiao Family has declined."

"Furthermore, a year ago, the eldest daughter of the Nalan Family came to annul her engagement with them. They have even lost their last support."

"No matter what, my disciple Liu Xi came to Wu Tan City because of the Xiao Family. Since we do not know who the murderer is, then we'll settle the debt with the Xiao Family!"

Master Yan opened his eyes, two cold glints flashing within them. He said icily, "Starting tomorrow, your Ao Ba Family will increase its efforts and crush the Xiao Family completely as soon as possible!"

"Since this was something my disciple wanted to do, I will accomplish it for him. Then I will send everyone in the Xiao Family down to accompany him in death!"

A chill rose in Oba Pa's heart when he heard Master Yan's words, and he hurriedly said, "Rest assured, Master Yan. The Ao Ba Family will fully cooperate with your actions and destroy the Xiao Family step by step!"

Wu Tan City had originally been divided among three great families: the Xiao Family, the Ao Ba Family, and the Jia Lie Family.

Now that the Jia Lie Family had been destroyed, if the Xiao Family were also ruined by Master Yan's hand, would not all of Wu Tan City become the Ao Ba Family's domain?

"Ah, why are there always people seeking death?"

At that moment, a faint, ghostly voice suddenly rang out in the council hall.

"Who is it? Show yourself!"

The faces of everyone in the Ao Ba Family Council Hall changed drastically upon hearing that voice, and Oba Pa angrily shouted.

"Xiao Lei of the Xiao Family!"

A calm voice rang beside everyone's ears. As the voice fell, under their shocked gazes, Xiao Lei's tall figure silently appeared within the council hall!

Oba Pa's pupils contracted slightly as he said coldly, "It's you. When did you sneak into my Ao Ba Family?"

"You infiltrated my Ao Ba Family without permission and eavesdropped on family secrets. Even if I kill you now, you would have only yourself to blame!"

"Just in time, I'm here to kill too!" Xiao Lei said indifferently. His hands then moved rapidly, forming one exceedingly complex hand seal after another.

As his hand seals formed, layers of dark clouds immediately surged into existence above the Ao Ba Family.

Even the Dou Qi energy between heaven and earth began to fluctuate violently, gathering above Xiao Lei at an astonishing speed.

"Great Desolate Imprisoning Sky Finger, One Finger Imprisons Heaven and Earth!"

Under the terrified gazes of the Ao Ba Family's people, Xiao Lei's hand seals shifted like dragons and serpents in motion, incomparably strange. His cold shout carried a unique majesty as it thundered through the sky!

As Xiao Lei's shout spread, the rolling clouds overhead churned, and an enormous Purple Giant Finger slowly condensed into existence...