Chapter 16

Jiang Chen, who had been walking inward with his head lowered, couldn't help but shudder upon hearing this news.

Purple Mansion realm?!

Jiang Chen's lips parted slightly, his face full of disbelief.

At this moment, he finally understood where the confidence of his own clansmen came from.

That old ancestor of the Tang family was already withered and aged—how could he be a match for their own clan leader?

It's just.......

Jiang Chen silently raised his head, watching the retreating backs of his clansmen.

He clenched his teeth, swearing secretly in his heart.

This was the first time, and also the last time!

This life-and-death battle between the two clans concerned their very survival, yet he was unable to take part because his cultivation base had been completely lost.

This sense of powerlessness was something he found hard to endure.

As a member of the Jiang family, how could he not wish to do his part for the Jiang family?

As the figures of his clansmen gradually faded from view.

Jiang Chen stepped forward and continued walking inward.

He could hardly wait to cultivate these two Profound-rank techniques, to try them out and seek the miracle that belonged to him!

Not long after, at the Tang family.

At this moment, inside a pavilion by the pond.

The atmosphere was lively, with songs and dances filling the air.

Three men were eating side dishes and sipping wine from time to time.

Admiring the graceful figures of the dancing girls and listening to pleasant little tunes.

Everyone was in good spirits, chatting idly.

"Hahaha, counting the time, big brother has probably already wiped out the Jiang family by now, hasn't he?"

"The Jiang family is probably already destroyed. Have you thought about how to split up the fields, mineral veins, and assets? I've already said something to big brother in advance—I only want that Fenglai Tower, the rest are yours to pick!"

"Second brother, why are you in such a rush? Could it be that the courtesan queen of Fenglai Tower has truly bewitched you? That you'd want nothing else, only this den of romance and pleasure."

Tang Fourth took a small sip of hot wine and said cheerfully.

Tang Second's face showed a fascinated look as he smiled. "How could you understand Yan'er's true heart for me? She's different from all those women I've met before. She's so perfect and flawless—she doesn't covet my money, she only wants to stay with me forever, grow old together. How could those common painted faces compare to her?"

Hearing this, Tang Third and Tang Fourth couldn't help but shake their heads.

A mere loose woman who can be plucked by anyone willing to spend money—only their foolish second brother would believe the words she says.

However, although they understood this reasoning, none of them spoke up to point it out.

Offending their own second brother aside, it would also affect the distribution of assets.

After all, since Tang Second didn't want resources, it meant the two of them could get a larger share of the assets.

With such thoughts in mind, Tang Third and Tang Fourth couldn't help but laugh.

The three chatted happily, and before long six cups of wine had gone down.

Just as Tang Second felt the wine cup was too small to drink to his satisfaction and lifted the wine jar to gulp from it.

Clatter clatter clatter......

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps came.

Hearing the sound, Tang Second frowned and casually tossed the empty wine jar he had finished onto the ground.

Tang Third and Tang Fourth also stopped talking and looked toward the sound.

Under their gaze, they saw a family servant in gray clothes rushing over in panic. Arriving before them, he was so anxious that he carelessly tripped and fell to the ground.

Tang Second immediately felt displeased and let out a rebuke. "Panicking like this—what kind of behavior is that?!"

His voice was like muffled thunder exploding, instantly frightening the servant badly.

Tang Third's eyes flickered slightly, then he rose and walked over to the servant. "Speak—what exactly has happened to make you so panicked?"

Only then did the servant remember the matter at hand. "It's the Jiang family—many Jiang family people have come! They... they killed everyone they saw, killed many of our brothers."

At these words, it was as if a bolt from clear sky exploded, causing the faces of the three men to suddenly darken.

Bang!

Tang Second's brows shot upward, and he slammed his palm down, instantly splitting the dining table in two. "How dare they! A mere Jiang family dares to come to my Tang family and slaughter our people?!"

Tang Third's eyes showed a thoughtful look. "Strange. Clearly big brother has already gone to the Jiang family. Logically speaking, they shouldn't have survived at all, let alone come to my Tang family."

Tang Fourth's heart stirred. "Third brother, could it be that when big brother arrived at the Jiang family, he found no one? That's how the Jiang family managed to evade him?"

"No! That doesn't make sense either. If they had simply chosen to flee, I wouldn't find it strange. But why would they come to my Tang family to throw their lives away? The old ancestor is still here."

With so many suspicious points, Tang Third and Tang Fourth gradually fell into confusion, truly unable to figure it out.

However, Tang Second couldn't be bothered to think so much.

He sprang up abruptly and looked at the treasured blade placed to one side.

He reached out his large palm, calloused all over, and spread his five fingers to grip the hilt.

He picked up the great blade and swung it a few times—it obeyed his will like an arm, the fierce wind howling, truly terrifying.

"Why bother thinking so much? Since they dare come to my Tang family, today I will make them spill their blood here!"

Having said that, he prepared to leave the pavilion.

Seeing this, Tang Third immediately stepped forward and grabbed his own second brother's sleeve. "Second brother, wait."

Seeing Tang Second's face turn unfriendly and his movements halt, Tang Third immediately looked at the servant who had brought the news. "This matter is rather suspicious. To be on the safe side, hurry and report this news to the old ancestor."

"Yes, Third Master!"

The servant hurriedly rose, cupped his fists with both hands, and responded.

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