Chapter 319

Boom—!!!

In the silent night sky, a blazing fire suddenly shot up from the Chen residence!

The flames soared into the sky like an evil dragon breaking its seal, dyeing the entire night sky fire-red. The deafening explosion shattered all the glass in the surrounding buildings.

Countless people in Hucheng were startled awake from their sleep.

"What the hell was that? Did the Trisolarans attack?"

"Could it be an earthquake?"

"It sounds like an explosion somewhere... that direction... holy crap, it's the Chen family!"

Countless people discussed it, but no one dared to go out and watch the spectacle. After all, those were the Chen brothers! They were like the local tyrants of Hucheng!

Before long, the flames were completely extinguished. A tall man with an upright posture walked out slowly. His sharp, falcon-like eyes looked at the ruins before him, filled with rage.

"Have you found out? Who did this?"

There was no expression on Chen Wudi's face, yet those who knew him well already knew that this top figure of Hucheng was now enraged to the extreme.

Because just moments ago, an explosion occurred in the Chen family dungeon, and his own younger brother had been blown to pieces, with only vague fragments of remains left to be found.

"Big Brother... I'm sorry, we haven't found out yet. Please accept our condolences."

Hundreds of professionals in suits and leather shoes knelt before Chen Wudi.

"Empty words are useless. Tell others to accept their condolences too."

Chen Wudi's voice was cold.

"Seal off the entire Hucheng. No one is allowed in or out. Then search! Search until the truth is revealed. My brother, Chen Wudi's brother, cannot die in vain!"

"Yes!"

Following Chen Wudi's order, the entire Hucheng went under martial law, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.

The Investigation Bureau and the Lin family were initially dissatisfied, but when they learned that Chen Wuwei, one of the Chen brothers, had died last night, they stopped speaking.

Chen Wudi must be bursting with suppressed anger right now; there was no need for them to provoke him at this moment.

Meanwhile, the culprit, Ye Lin, had just helped the severely injured Guo Qin back to their hideout to rendezvous with Bai Siyou.

He simply treated Guo Qin's wounds and fed him the healing pills he carried with him. Only then did Guo Qin's pale face regain some color.

"Look at you, what was the point? Getting yourself in such a mess for a mere inch or two? Can't you just properly marry a wife and get your fill?" Ye Lin scolded irritably.

"Brother, you don't understand! Sincerity cannot be exchanged for sincerity! But speed can definitely be exchanged for sound!"

Guo Qin shook his head, then said mysteriously.

"Besides, little boss, I didn't come back empty-handed this trip. The thing you're looking for is very likely in the hands of that Chen Wudi from the Chen family!"

"Huh?!" Ye Lin was shocked upon hearing this.

"It's true! I found out this news from Chen Wuwei's wife. Listen to me tell it from the beginning..."

Guo Qin immediately began to recount it vividly, making Bai Siyou, who was listening on the side, blush and couldn't help but curse him as a pervert.

Ye Lin also hurriedly called a stop.

"Stop! I don't want to hear about your wild thrusting and the ups and downs! Get straight to the point!"

"Oh, oh, oh. The point is, I asked her at the moment she reached the peak, and she confessed everything. According to her, she once accidentally overheard the two brothers, Chen Wudi and Chen Wuwei, discussing something that could destroy the Chen family..."

Chen Wuwei: "Brother! Do we really have to keep this thing? Once the news gets out, I'm afraid we'll be wiped out!"

Chen Wudi: "A real man lives between heaven and earth; how can he be content to live under others for long? Given time, this thing will allow our Chen family to become a top power in You Daxia!"

Chen Wuwei: "But the risk is too great... An innocent man is guilty of his own treasure. Once the news spreads, I'm afraid all the experts in You Daxia will gather in Hucheng! Even the Demon Clan might take the risk!"

Chen Wudi: "When has your brother ever done anything without certainty? Don't worry! I want the name of the Chen brothers to resound throughout all of You Daxia!"

After hearing Guo Qin's account, Ye Lin was also moved.

If that's the case, that half of the Origin Ancient Artifact might really be in Chen Wudi's hands!

"It's very difficult to snatch the Origin Ancient Artifact from Chen Wudi's hands."

Bai Siyou, who was on the side, suddenly spoke up.

"During the time you went to save Guo Qin, I focused on investigating the Chen family. Unlike the Lin family, which has always been a top power in Hucheng, the Chen brothers only rose to prominence in the last few years, and they soared all the way until they stood on equal footing with the Lin family."

"They relied on Chen Wudi's terrifying personal strength. Half a year ago, Chen Wudi was already an 87th-level professional. I don't know what his strength is now, but he is definitely not easy to deal with."

"And he is not alone; he has a massive force under his command. If you want to beat him, you'll likely have to expose your ability to be immortal. That means you can't make a move where there are other people, or if you do, you must leave no survivors."

After hearing Bai Siyou's analysis, Ye Lin also had a headache. This was indeed a problem. In the end, it was because his strength wasn't enough. If he were stronger, he would have just gone over and stabbed Chen Wudi to death with a spear, and that would be the end of it—no need for so many complications.

"Perhaps... we don't need to go find Chen Wudi. He's coming to find us. Both of your foreheads are starting to turn black now," Bai Siyou said in a deep voice.

"So fast?" Ye Lin was shocked in his heart. Before he could make any reaction, a slightly pungent gas filled the room.

It was poison! And it was a deadly poison!

Just after inhaling one breath, Ye Lin felt his head become incredibly dizzy, and with a clatter, he fell to the ground. Bai Siyou and Guo Qin's conditions were no better; this toxicity was too violent.

A moment later, their door was pushed open, and a woman in a cheongsam with green hair stood at the doorway.

"Take them all back!"

"Yes!"

Several men in black quickly approached the three of them, intending to take them back to the Chen family.

But as soon as they got close, Ye Lin opened his eyes.

The Imperial Gold Spear violently pierced the neck of the person closest to him, then attacked the green-haired woman, directly seizing her throat and taking her hostage!

"Impossible! You clearly inhaled my poison! My sleeping mist has never failed. As long as it's inhaled, the toxins will paralyze the human nervous system, and you definitely should have fallen into a deep sleep!"

The green-haired woman's face was full of horror.

"That's just because you hadn't met me. If you had met me earlier, you would have failed long ago."

Ye Lin pointed at Guo Qin and Bai Siyou.

"Help them detoxify, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Hmph! Don't even think about it. I advise you to surrender obediently; you might still be able to keep your corpse intact. In Hucheng, if you offend Chen Wudi, you won't have a good end!" The green-haired woman looked as if she would rather die than submit.

"You talk too much. Just tell me, are you going to detoxify them or not?"

"No!"

Ye Lin didn't say another word and directly slit the green-haired woman's throat. Her eyes were full of shock; she hadn't expected Ye Lin to be so ruthless, not even giving her a chance to stall.

The Imperial Gold Spear whistled out, killing the entire first wave of people who came to surround them. After activating Endless Devour to dispose of all the corpses, Ye Lin hoisted the unconscious Bai Siyou and Guo Qin and turned to run.

A head-on confrontation is unfavorable; letting the enemy slaughter them is impossible!

There is only one path: avoid the limelight first!