Chapter 7388
Is Your Excellency Too Cold-Blooded?
Man Hai thought that by lowering his stance and showing such sincerity, Xiao Chen would be moved even if he didn't agree immediately.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen's voice remained icy and chilling: "Countless people are born, grow old, get sick, and die every day in this world; all beings are equal. In my eyes, the life of your Man family head is no different from that of an ant on the roadside. Whether I save him or not is entirely up to me. To me, your Man family are nothing but irrelevant people, not worth my utmost effort. Please leave."
Man Hai's face paled instantly, and a flash of annoyance crossed his eyes.
He had gone to such lengths, almost pleading humbly; this was the greatest sincerity he could offer.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen was so unyielding and refused so resolutely!
"Sir, isn't it too cold-blooded of you to leave someone to die like this?" Man Hai's tone also turned serious. "Besides, the Man family holds a prestigious position in the New Martial Arts Association. If you were to save us, sir, the Man family would certainly do our utmost to assist you in the future and become your strongest support..."
"boom!"
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Chen slammed the heavy solid wood door shut, causing dust to fall from the lintel.
A chilling voice pierced through the door and reached Man Hai's ears:
"Why should I, Xiao Chen, rely on others to get things done?"
“If your family dares to ring the doorbell again and disturb my peace... I guarantee that this villa will be the burial ground for your entire family.”
Man Hai stared at the cold door in front of him, frozen in place, speechless.
Before he came, he had considered all sorts of possibilities for this trip to the Northwest... Xiao Chen might ask for an exorbitant price, or he might hesitate and need him to persuade him repeatedly.
I never expected to be rejected so decisively, and even to be met with harsh words!
Has Xiao Chen gone mad?
How dare he refuse the Man family's request? And even dare to threaten them?
……
Inside the villa.
Hearing the commotion outside, Zhou Keying changed into a simple casual outfit and came downstairs. Her gaze shifted slightly as she looked at Xiao Chen: "Is it the Man family?"
Xiao Chen nodded, his expression calm, and said nothing more.
Zhou Keying walked to the tea table, poured him a cup of warm tea, handed it to him, and said softly, "It seems you have refused. That's fine. Although the Man family is powerful, they have always been greedy and domineering. If you had saved their patriarch today, they would have clung to you and kept bothering you, causing endless trouble in the future."
She paused, a hint of worry rising in her eyes: "But...their whole family is vengeful, and after your resolute rejection, they probably won't let it go easily. They'll inevitably cause you trouble in the future..."
At this point, she shook her head again and forced a smile: "Forget it, you've always been fearless, so the Man family is probably not even worth your attention."
Deep within her eyes, there was a hint of barely perceptible unease and worry.
She had just woken up, not by the doorbell, but by a phone call from an old friend.
An old friend on the phone subtly inquired about Xiao Chen.
Upon further inquiry, she learned that... during the few days she was away, Xiao Chen had accomplished two earth-shattering feats: first, he killed Ao Tianchen, the president of the Northwest New Martial Arts Association branch, and then he fought a life-or-death battle against Duanmu Jue, a Dragon Group expert and honorary elder of the New Martial Arts Association!
An old friend called, wanting to inquire about the outcome of the life-or-death contest.
Now that Xiao Chen is safe and sound, the answer is clear.
Zhou Keying raised her eyes, gazing intently at the man before her, her delicate face a mixture of surprise, joy, and awe. She was increasingly unable to understand this man… Perhaps before long, Xiao Chen would no longer be merely a figure at the pinnacle of the ancient city, but the uncrowned king of the entire western region. At that time, would she be able to seize this glimmer of hope and escape the entanglement of the Lü family?
There has been no word from the Lü family so far, and no calls have been received.
Presumably, they are still in the Zhongnan Mountains, trying to persuade that legendary master to come out of the mountains.
If the Lü family is unable to persuade that expert, that would be for the best.
But what if...they succeed?
This was her deepest worry.
Right now, in the entire Northwest, perhaps only Xiao Chen has the ability to stop the Lu family's growing power.
Her only hope was that the powerful figure in Zhongnan Mountain would refuse the Lü family's request.
Therefore, given Xiao Chen's strength, he might still have a fighting chance.
But if the Lü family really manages to get that person to come up with a solution...
Although she was afraid, she didn't want Xiao Chen to be put in danger. If it really came to that, perhaps she would have no choice but to accept her fate.
"What are you thinking about?"
Xiao Chen waved his hand gently in front of her eyes. He had already said two sentences, but she seemed lost in thought, her eyes vacant.
Zhou Keying suddenly snapped out of her reverie, her cheeks flushing slightly. She quickly smiled to cover it up, "No... nothing. I was just wondering why Yun Yuyan hadn't returned yet. I was planning to ask her for some recipes."
Just as the two were talking, a shrill cell phone ringtone suddenly broke the silence of the room.
Zhou Keying hurriedly took out her phone, and when she glanced at the caller ID on the screen, the smile on her face froze instantly, her fingertips trembled slightly, and her face turned pale...
The caller was none other than Lü Wenhou!
What a coincidence!
Xiao Chen keenly noticed the change in her expression and frowned slightly: "What's wrong?"
Zhou Keying suppressed her panic, shook her head, quickly hung up the phone, and forced a smile: "It's nothing, just a prank call. By the way, I'm going upstairs to pick up something, a local specialty I brought for you from Grandma's house."
Xiao Chen nodded. Although he sensed something amiss in her expression, he didn't press her for details. Everyone has their secrets, and he never forced others to reveal everything.
In the bedroom, Zhou Keying locked the door behind her and drew the curtains tightly before sliding down to sit with her back against the door. Her fingers gripped the phone tightly, knuckles white, and she took three deep breaths before tremblingly pressing the answer button.
"Zhou Keying, I have some incredibly good news for you." Lu Wenhou's voice was filled with undisguised arrogance, like an icy knife scraping against your eardrums. "The day after tomorrow, my Lu family will return to the Northwest in glory. You'd better dress up properly and, in the most respectful manner, lead the entire Zhou family to welcome you..."
"We welcome the Lü family, but we must also welcome my master in person!"
"Remember this: starting the day after tomorrow, the world in the Northwest will change! In the entire western region, only the Lü family will reign supreme!"
"My Lü family is the sky over the Northwest!"
As the last sentence fell, Zhou Keying nearly dropped her phone. She felt a chill run through her body, her fingertips were icy cold as if they had just been dipped in ice water, and her eyes churned with panic and anxiety. She muttered to herself, "Oh no...this is really bad..."
The Lü family's return this time has actually managed to persuade that master from Zhongnan Mountain to come! If the rumors are true, that master's strength is enough to overturn the entire martial arts landscape of the West. At that time, let alone the Zhou family, probably no one in the entire Northwest will be able to contend with the Lü family!
Even more devastatingly, there was no longer any possibility of her breaking off her engagement with Lü Wenhou. (End of Chapter)