As Ji Boan was speaking, ten men in black had already rushed into the main hall from outside, surrounding the dining table so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through.
If Chen Jinzhao dared to make any sudden moves, he would be met with thunderous suppression.
Chen Jinzhao gave Ji Boan a deep look and did not rush to speak.
Ji Boan still smiled and said, "The moment you stepped into Fengtian, it meant you had already embarked on the road to the Yellow Springs. You shouldn't have come to Fengtian."
"The Divine Kingdom is also related to you, isn't it?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
Ji Boan burst into laughter. "Indeed, you are very smart. If you didn't have any intentions of prying into the Divine Kingdom, we wouldn't have been in such a hurry to kill you. It's a pity you were too reckless. You could have lived longer. Why did you insist on coming to this bitter, cold land to search for the whereabouts of the Divine Kingdom?"
Wasn't that asking for trouble?
He tried to capture a hint of fear in Chen Jinzhao's expression, but he was greatly disappointed.
Chen Jinzhao's face remained calm, and he even had the leisure to say, "You can kill me, but you must first send my cousin, Wu Lingyun, away. She is the general manager of Divine Kingdom Pharmaceuticals and the granddaughter of Old Master Wu. If you dare to touch a single hair of hers, you will bear the consequences."
"Hahaha..."
"Chen Jinzhao, you should worry about your own situation first. You are all birds in my cage, you are not qualified to negotiate with me," Ji Boan said.
Wu Lingyun suddenly spoke up, "Ji Boan, mind your attitude. I am from the Wu family. If you dare to lay a hand on me or my cousin, your Ji family will be waiting for death. I command you to withdraw everyone immediately, or face the consequences."
Ji Boan smiled without saying a word, clearly not taking Wu Lingyun's words to heart.
He turned to Ji Xiangyun and said, "Grandfather, please step aside. I need to have a word with Chen Jinzhao next, to avoid hurting you."
"Alright."
Ji Xiangyun got up and left directly.
Ji Boan loosened his muscles, waved his hand to make the ten men in black step back a bit, and then beckoned Chen Jinzhao with a finger.
"Do you dare to duel me?" he asked with a smile.
Chen Jinzhao's expression turned strange as he retorted, "You mean, duel me?"
Ji Boan's smile did not fade. He nodded and said, "That's right. I know you look down on me, but I'm not a pushover. If you can defeat me, I promise I will let you leave."
The scene before Chen Jinzhao's eyes became increasingly distorted, making it almost impossible to discern Ji Boan's appearance. This greatly reduced Chen Jinzhao's combat effectiveness, leaving him with at most half of his peak strength. Even so, Chen Jinzhao was confident he could kill Ji Boan.
If sight failed, he would rely on hearing.
Wu Lingyun suddenly grabbed Chen Jinzhao's arm, "Cousin, don't be impulsive. This Ji Boan seems a bit off, he's suddenly become very ferocious."
"Don't worry, I can handle it," Chen Jinzhao said.
Wu Lingyun hesitated, "Cousin, you must be careful and don't push yourself too hard."
Chen Jinzhao grunted.
He forced himself to stand up despite the severe dizziness and observed Ji Boan, who was several meters away.
Ji Boan ordered his subordinates to clear the dining table and empty the entire living room. He then sneered, "I originally planned to let you have a few bites of a final meal, but you didn't appreciate it. Fine, I'll just send you to the Yellow Springs directly and let you leave this world with an empty stomach."
Chen Jinzhao said expressionlessly, "Thank you, but I'm not fortunate enough to enjoy your Ji family's cuisine."
While speaking, Chen Jinzhao was estimating Ji Boan's strength.
If Chen Jinzhao guessed correctly, Ji Boan was relying more on implanted metal skeletons and muscle enhancers to rapidly boost his strength, similar to Zhang Jingchou before.
Ji Boan was eager to try.
After all, Chen Jinzhao was the top individual warrior in the country. If he could defeat Chen Jinzhao, Ji Boan's reputation would skyrocket.
These three northern provinces would then truly become the Ji family's domain.
"Make your move," he said, looking at Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao clenched his fists, ready to counter Ji Boan's potential attack.
Ji Boan was also prepared. He believed that with Chen Jinzhao's strength halved, he could easily defeat him.
"Stop!"
"Don't fight!"
A loud shout came from the doorway. Chen Jinzhao turned his head and could vaguely see a woman's figure appearing at the entrance.
Judging by her voice, it could be determined that the woman was Dai Yin, who had left not long ago.
Dai Yin returned and stood at the doorway, staring at Ji Boan.
Ji Boan frowned. "Xiao Yin, why are you here? Didn't I tell you to stay away first? Leave now, don't get involved in this."
"Behave."
Dai Yin did not obey Ji Boan's words. Instead, she walked into the living room and stood between them.
Ji Boan frowned and reprimanded, "Dai Yin, stop fooling around."
Dai Yin looked directly into Ji Boan's eyes. "Boan, you are the one fooling around. Don't you understand that your hands are already stained with blood? Are you going to continue to be obstinate? With Chen Jinzhao's influence and capabilities, he could have helped you escape this predicament. Why are you still doing these things?"
"Ji Boan, you weren't like this before."
As Dai Yin spoke, she began to cry.
Ji Boan said sternly, "I have never changed. I am still me. Xiao Yin, please move aside. I will deal with Chen Jinzhao first, and then I will explain to you."
"No!" Dai Yin shook her head.
"If you truly want to kill Chen Jinzhao, then kill me first."
Ji Boan became somewhat agitated, his tone turning unkind. "Dai Yin, didn't you say you would always believe in me? Everything I do is correct, and it's for our own good."
Dai Yin shook her head. "This kind of 'good' is not what I want."
"You don't understand," Ji Boan shook his head.
He walked up to Dai Yin. Before she could step back, Ji Boan delivered a palm strike to her neck, causing her vision to blacken, and she immediately fainted.
Ji Boan murmured, "You sleep for a while. You'll be fine when you wake up."
Dai Yin fell into Ji Boan's arms. He picked her up, instructed his subordinates to keep a close eye on Chen Jinzhao, and then carried Dai Yin out of the living room. Before leaving, he said to Chen Jinzhao, "Chen Jinzhao, I know you don't see me as an opponent, so you won't run away, right?"
Chen Jinzhao gave no indication. Ji Boan smiled and then left the living room.
"Cousin, what should we do now?" Wu Lingyun asked, only to see Chen Jinzhao had already sat down, clearly not intending to leave.
Chen Jinzhao did not answer. He sat there with his eyes closed, recuperating.
After being poisoned, Chen Jinzhao's condition was not good. He needed to rest to recover some strength. Moreover, he vaguely felt that the greatest danger did not come from Ji Boan, and the danger from the Ji family was not limited to this. Therefore, Chen Jinzhao still needed to conserve his strength to deal with a greater crisis.
While Chen Jinzhao was resting with his eyes closed, Wu Lingyun quietly observed him, a subtle cold smile appearing on her lips.
"Chen Jinzhao, you are dead for sure."