Su Cangshan snorted coldly.
Facing Chen Jinzhao, who had already secured victory, he still showed strong disdain. "Don't get too smug in front of us. You're no different from dead now! Do you think you've won? The final battlefield isn't here, it's in the capital!"
Chen Jinzhao frowned.
These words stirred a bad premonition in his heart. It seemed the Su and Han families had decided to cause a major upheaval and were likely making a move against Xu Hanchen.
"Don't worry, if Han Sanli dares to make a move against Old Xu, I will lead troops to the capital to 'clear the emperor's surroundings.' When it comes to dirty tricks, I'm no match for you, but in terms of military strategy, I can barely crush you," Chen Jinzhao said calmly, causing Su Cangshan's face to change drastically. "Chen Jinzhao, it's a time of peace. If you truly dare to do that, you'll be ostracized by the world. Are you prepared for that?"
"Death is all there is!" Chen Jinzhao's tone was resolute.
Su Cangshan gasped and realized Chen Jinzhao couldn't be measured by ordinary standards. He said grimly, "Rest assured, it's not just our two families who want to deal with you. Other families are also stirring. Once you dare to lead troops into the capital, I guarantee everyone will strongly oppose it."
"Even attack you collectively."
Chen Jinzhao said indifferently, "Then I won't bother you to worry. No matter what happens next, it will have nothing to do with the two of you."
Han Chengping suddenly shouted, "Chen Jinzhao, you madman! You killed my son, you killed Su Hao, and you will surely face divine retribution!"
"Is that so? Then I'll be waiting!" Chen Jinzhao sneered.
"Guards, detain these two. Allow no one to contact them. Also, Yang Qin Hu, select ten men to return to Jiangning with me."
"The show has just begun."
Han Chengping continued to curse Chen Jinzhao incessantly, his words as unpleasant as possible.
Yang Qin Hu couldn't listen any longer and suggested to Chen Jinzhao that they shoot Han Chengping on the spot, figuring since he had done such terrible things, they might as well go all the way.
Chen Jinzhao shook his head. "If you think that way, you've fallen into his trap. Han Chengping knows the battle is lost. His incessant cursing now is merely to provoke me and get a quick end. For people like him, it's best to face legal judgment and let the public see their true faces. Moreover, a living Han Chengping can serve as a warning to those scheming aristocratic families, making them afraid to act rashly."
Yang Qin Hu suddenly understood, realizing his thinking was too narrow.
Chen Jinzhao was known as the Candle Dragon's Eye not only because of his unparalleled personal ability but also because his mind was more meticulous than most, and he possessed excellent strategic vision.
Yang Qin Hu felt inferior.
He thought his initial dissatisfaction with Chen Jinzhao as the chief instructor was incredibly naive.
Even somewhat ridiculous.
Chen Jinzhao walked to a quiet corner and looked at the ruined Han family estate, a sense of emotion welling up within him.
No one expected that the death of Zhu Xiaotian would stir such a huge wave.
If they had known this would happen, would Han Shangwen still have done it?
The answer was yes.
The Han family had lifted the signal jamming. Chen Jinzhao opened his phone and found that Tao Qiyue had called him many times and sent many text messages. After a brief scan, he roughly understood what had happened outside – Zhuang Xiaoyue and Fang Mingchao had perished together at Taoyuan Mountain Villa, turning into dust.
"Why would she be so foolish?" Chen Jinzhao murmured.
"She could have survived on her own..."
Chen Jinzhao still couldn't forget Zhuang Xiaoyue's optimism and cheerfulness. He still remembered the girl who came from the mountains, and her tenacious, unyielding life.
Perhaps.
This was what they called love?
She knew Fang Mingchao had committed too many sins, so she wanted to redeem him in this way.
"Very well."
Chen Jinzhao said to himself, "Returned to nature, she remains that pure girl."
After a brief moment of emotion, Chen Jinzhao didn't reply to Tao Qiyue. Instead, he called Xu Hanchen to inquire about his current situation.
The call didn't go through.
Chen Jinzhao's heart sank. Could something have really happened?
So, Chen Jinzhao called Xu Yaoyao and asked her to try and contact Xu Hanchen. The result was still that he couldn't reach Xu Hanchen.
"Brother Jinzhao, why did you suddenly think of contacting my grandfather? Did something happen?" Xu Yaoyao's mood also became anxious.
Chen Jinzhao said gravely, "Yaoyao, where are you now?"
"I'm at school, of course," Xu Yaoyao replied.
Chen Jinzhao thought for a moment and felt that school might not be safe. He then told her to immediately go to the Candle Dragon Special Forces outpost in Ninghai, lest some desperate individuals try to harm Xu Yaoyao.
Xu Yaoyao realized something terrible might have happened.
"Brother Jinzhao, what exactly happened? Is it related to my grandfather? What happened to him?" Xu Yaoyao urgently wanted to know what had happened.
Chen Jinzhao took a deep breath, and the joy of victory was completely gone. "Yaoyao, you cannot tell anyone what I am about to tell you, understand? Your grandfather's personal phone is never turned off, 365 days a year. The fact that I can't reach him now means he might be in trouble. And I am currently at the Han family's residence, which we have thoroughly destroyed."
He briefly recounted the events to Xu Yaoyao, who listened with tears welling up. He was her most respected grandfather!
In Xu Yaoyao's memory, her grandfather had never done anything wrong. Why was he being targeted?
Was there any justice left?
Chen Jinzhao's heart also felt heavy. He said with a complex tone, "When turbidity becomes the norm, clarity becomes the original sin."
"Go to the Ninghai outpost first, and wake up Shangguan Yu'an. Only she can protect you now. Don't ask about the rest for now. If there are any new developments, I will inform you immediately."
"Okay, okay, Brother Jinzhao, you be careful too!" Xu Yaoyao knew what was important and didn't dare to waste Chen Jinzhao's time.
After hanging up.
Chen Jinzhao was still uneasy, so he called Xu Nianqing and asked her to go to the outpost and wake up Shangguan Yu'an.
Xu Nianqing didn't know what had happened. She would do whatever Chen Jinzhao told her to do.
On the other side.
Yang Qin Hu had already selected the ten strongest soldiers and approached Chen Jinzhao again to request instructions. A chilling glint flashed in Chen Jinzhao's eyes as he said word by word, "Have the remaining men guard the Han family. Prevent any members of the Han family from contacting the outside world. If they make any moves, act according to your discretion."
"You and those ten team members will accompany me."
Yang Qin Hu indicated he understood.
A total of twelve people in four jeeps drove out of the Han family manor.
Next stop.
Jiangning, the Su family!