Chapter 1064

First Volume, Chapter 1064: The True Malice

Having her intentions exposed bluntly by Qin Feng, the woman's face instantly twisted into a snarl.

She clutched her belly and glared at Qin Feng with murderous intent.

"You are the mortal enemy of the Chen Family; if you live, won't our clan members have died in vain?"

"Though I am but a woman, I know right from wrong. Don't think you can frighten me—even if I die, I don't care!"

Though only the elderly, weak, and women remained, under the woman's influence, everyone began cursing Qin Feng.

"Damned Qin Feng, you are our Chen Family's sworn mortal enemy."

"Even if only one clan member remains, we'll tear a piece of flesh from you!"

"Die, bastard!"

Not just the adults—even children under ten spat repeatedly at Qin Feng, their young eyes already filled with boundless hatred.

Clearly, they had been raised on "hate education" from childhood.

They had come to view "killing Qin Feng" as their lifelong purpose.

The hatred between the Chen Family and Qin Feng had frozen over three feet deep—it was no fleeting grudge, and could never be resolved.

If Qin Feng were even slightly rational, he should enact a scorched-earth policy: leave not a single Chen alive, exterminate them all.

But unfortunately… Qin Feng could not do it.

Emotionally, these elderly, weak, and women posed no immediate threat to Qin Feng—but what of ten years from now? Twenty years?

If you spare them today, one day they will appear before Qin Feng and drive a knife straight into his chest.

If it were only Qin Feng himself, it might be bearable—but what if… everyone connected to him gets dragged into this raging vortex of hatred?

At that moment, Liu Ming's voice sounded in his ear.

"Lord, act now."

"You've given them multiple chances already, yet they never valued them."

"Feuds from the Battlefield must not be carried into daily life—this hatred is endless. If you spare them, they will become a future calamity."

Seeing Qin Feng remain silent, Liu Ming urged again.

"Lord, your benevolence, your reluctance to harm the elderly, weak, and women—your Comrades all know this."

"But… kindness must be shown to worthy people. The Chen Family's eyes are blinded by hatred; they will never appreciate your mercy."

"Even if not for yourself, think of the women behind you."

Liu Ming appealed to Qin Feng's emotions and reason, yet still failed to sway him—he turned a pleading gaze toward Shen Qingci, who had come with them.

Shen Qingci's face was already deathly pale.

She was the Qin Family's Elder Sister, and Qin Feng always listened to her above all others—she was the very pillar of the Qin Family.

Yet this horrific scene shattered her understanding of the world.

The bodies lying in pools of blood, and the elderly, weak, and women huddled together, ready to die—each moment hammered at Shen Qingci's fragile resolve.

She had nearly pulled Qin Feng away several times, but each time, she held back.

"Feng… every Qingming, I will burn incense for them…"

"Kill them."

Even the gentle-hearted Shen Qingci now understood: these people must die.

The woman seemed to realize the Chen Family was doomed. She steadied herself and rose slowly, shouting at Qin Feng: "What are you waiting for?"

"Stop pretending!"

"You, a monster who kills without blinking—what are you faking for?"

"Isn't killing what you're best at?"

Facing the wife of Chen Ba's scolding, Qin Feng closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Qin Feng had no other choice. To prevent this hatred from fermenting further, he must cut the knot swiftly.

Pure slaughter could solve the problem—but what would Qin Feng lose in return?

Clearly, Qin Feng could not pass his own conscience.

He slowly opened his eyes, his cold gaze settling on the woman.

"Do you think I enjoy killing?"

"Then you vastly underestimate me."

"Kill you, and I'll live in guilt for the rest of my life. Spare you, and I'll never sleep or eat in peace again. Is this your plan? Naive. Childish!"

"You have no idea how dark this world truly is."

"Since this is the path you chose, I will grant it to you."

The Chen Family had heard countless rumors about Qin Feng; in their minds, he was a heartless monster, their sworn mortal enemy.

But now, facing him in person, they felt a strange premonition.

Their understanding of him was merely the tip of the iceberg.

This man was far more dangerous than they had imagined.

Qin Feng gave a glance; Liu Ming immediately stepped forward. After Qin Feng whispered a few words, Liu Ming's eyes widened in shock.

Moments later, Liu Ming looked at the Chen Family with profound pity.

"Bring forth the children and pregnant women—separate them, confine them alone."

At these words, the Chen Family erupted into chaos—screaming, wailing, resisting desperately. But what could a group of elderly, weak, and women do against disciplined soldiers?

In an instant, the women and children were separated—fifteen in total.

Liu Ming stared at the remaining elderly, weak, and sick, and shouted: "Though your promises are worthless… the Lord will give you one last chance."

"Those willing to lay down their hatred—leave now. Return to a normal life."

"Is there anyone willing to leave?"

Feeling the Chen Family's resentful stares, Liu Ming asked again: "Is there anyone willing to leave?"

The scene remained silent; the Chen Family longed to tear Qin Feng and all his henchmen into shreds.

Liu Ming asked one final time: "Is there anyone willing to leave?"

The Chen Family's firm, resentful gazes were answer enough.

Liu Ming no longer wasted words; he turned and waved his hand.

Just as everyone expected blood to drench the Chen Family in crimson, a strange sight occurred—the Anwu Guard pulled out pre-prepared black sacks and slipped them over the heads of every Chen Family member who refused to submit.

Watching her family bound and their heads covered, the young woman panicked completely.

"Damn Qin Feng, what are you planning?"

"If you're going to kill, just kill! Why this needless cruelty?"

"Do you mean to torture us? Hmph! Don't think we'll fear you—Chen Family has no cowards! Do your worst!"

Facing the young woman's repeated provocation, Qin Feng remained calm; having made his decision, he felt no further hesitation.

"I'll tell you what will happen next."

"I will stay at the Chen residence for three days, while the Anwu Guard will contact nearby troops to take all these people away."

"Solving the Chen Family isn't just about massacre!"