Qinglong, by nature, was a man who adhered to rules.
He was more like an enforcer of those rules. At times, Ye Longlin found it tedious to speak with him, and on other occasions, Qinglong would even voice his disapproval of Ye Longlin's excessive actions, making Ye Longlin less inclined to engage with him.
However, to be fair, this fellow was indeed peculiar.
Ye Longlin was a Five-Star Heavenly King, equivalent to a sealed king. Naturally, Mu Hanqi was his consort.
"Which unit are you from? I warn you, if you touch me, you will have no good end. I will destroy your entire family, and I will destroy everyone you care about!"
Like Ye Longlin, his family was his absolute taboo!
Qinglong's footsteps halted. He grabbed the man's hair and slammed his head directly into the doorframe.
"Brother Qinglong, calm down, calm down. The Dragon Master said he wants him alive. It won't be easy to explain if he's dead!"
Bai Long was startled and quickly tried to stop Qinglong. However, with just a casual glance from Qinglong, Bai Long's face turned pale, and his eyes showed fear.
He was very aware of Brother Qinglong's temper. If someone had threatened his family like this in the past, that person would likely be a corpse by now.
But the Dragon Master had previously stated that he wanted him alive.
If he died at the hands of Brother Qinglong now, it would be difficult to explain to the Dragon Master.
Qinglong was, by nature, a man of few words. He simply grunted indifferently and stopped speaking.
Yet, he still yanked Song Cheng's head and slammed it against the doorframe!
*Bang!*
Instantly, blood splattered everywhere.
Song Cheng's mouth hit the doorframe, and his teeth clattered to the ground.
"Ah!"
A scream erupted.
Qinglong looked at him indifferently and said in a flat tone, "You are very annoying."
Those three words alone sent a shiver down Song Cheng's spine. He endured the pain and dared not make a sound.
A chill surged through him, so intense he felt it might rip off the top of his head.
...
The Song family's residence was situated in the heart of the city, in a prime location. Jinling wasn't a very large city, yet the Song family occupied over ten mu of land, which spoke volumes about their immense stature.
"I heard this plaque has been here for several hundred years."
In the dead of night, Ye Longlin sat in his business sedan, gazing at the Song family's signboard and murmuring.
Yuan Gang nodded slightly. "Yes, I just checked the Song family's genealogy. This plaque indeed has a history of over a hundred years. It's also the symbol of the Song family. For so many years, no one has dared to do anything to this plaque."
Meanwhile, on the other side.
"Young Master Yan, this is the Song family. Their plaque has been here for over a hundred years. If it's smashed, the Song family will lose all face from tomorrow onwards. Are you truly decided on this?"
A young man in Hanfu emerged from the darkness, accompanied by an elder. The elder's face showed concern.
The man addressed as Young Master Yan let out a cold snort. "He dared to insult Yu Han, so he must pay the price! Besides, he is merely an outsider relative of the Song family. What right does he have to speak on behalf of the master? Haven't you seen how unusually low-key Song Jia has been these past two days?"
The elder could only sigh in resignation.
"Our people encountered obstruction at the Milan Club. After investigation, the other party has considerable backing. Ten thousand soldiers from outside the city will enter the city tonight and surround the Milan Club. Our people discovered that they have captured Song Cheng and are heading this way."
Yan Wuji looked surprised, a sinister smile playing on his lips. "This night is finally becoming interesting. I only hope the other party doesn't disappoint me."
The Yan family was also known as the Yan Royal Clan!
The arrival of the Jiangnan Yan family was silent, appearing without a whisper, and here of all places.
If it were claimed to be a coincidence, no one would believe it.
Of course, the truth was that it was not a coincidence.
"My cousin, I haven't even brought myself to scold her, yet a mere local family dares to insult my cousin. Who do they think they are?"
*Thump, thump, thump—*
At this moment, the sound of orderly footsteps approached.
It was Qinglong escorting Song Cheng!
Not only that, but there were also neatly arranged Dragon Pavilion soldiers.
The bodyguards stationed outside the Song family residence exchanged glances upon seeing this scene and quickly entered the compound to report to the family.
Because this plaque was of utmost importance, the Song family had assigned dedicated personnel to protect it.
And what was unfolding now was clearly someone coming to cause trouble for the Song family!
"Mission completed successfully."
Qinglong approached the car and reported softly.
Ye Longlin then alighted from the car, adjusting his cloak. The weather in Jinling seemed to be a bit colder.
"Make him kneel here."
Ye Longlin exhaled, rubbing his hands.
Qinglong, without any hesitation, drew his pistol, aimed at the back of Song Cheng's knees, and pulled the trigger.
*Bang, bang!*
Two consecutive shots rang out, and a scream pierced the night, sounding particularly mournful.
"How dare you lay hands on my Song family's outsider relative at our doorstep? Are you provoking my Song family?"
The main gate of the Song family slowly opened, and a group of people emerged, led by a middle-aged man.
Yuan Gang spoke on behalf of Ye Longlin. "Song Cheng verbally insulted our sir, so we have returned him today. We also wish to remind your Song family that various factions will be arriving in Jinling soon. Your Song family would be wise to remain low-key. Our visit today is merely a warning."
Song Youwei narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Warning my Song family? Do you think..."
Before he could finish speaking, his gaze swept over and he noticed the Dragon Pavilion soldiers formed in formation. His pupils contracted instantly!
That was the unit from outside the city!
Then they...
"What do you want?"
Song Youwei took a deep breath. He was not the patriarch, merely the younger brother of the patriarch, but he still held some authority within the Song family!
Several gazes turned towards Ye Longlin, focusing on him.
Ye Longlin channeled a surge of martial energy through his fingertips and flicked his wrist.
*Crack!*
The plaque, hailed as the pride of the Song family, shattered into pieces at that moment!
For an instant, there was stunned silence.
The Song family members, witnessing this scene, all looked dazed, their eyes unfocused.
The plaque that symbolized the rise and fall of the Song family for centuries was now being dismantled in full view, and in front of the Song family members themselves!
It felt like a dream as the Song family's plaque lay in four pieces.
This plaque had witnessed centuries of the Song family's history, and now it was being demolished before everyone's eyes, and in front of the Song family members!
Ye Longlin strode forward, placing a hand on Song Cheng's head, and finally spoke, "None who insult my family have ever lived to see another day."
As his words fell, a crisp cracking sound echoed, and Song Cheng collapsed and died without even a scream!
"Scoundrel! You... do you really think my Song family can be bullied so easily? Do you know you are playing with fire?"
Song Youwei exclaimed furiously, his eyes blazing with anger.
*Thud!*
The entire formation stepped forward in unison, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.
"I can destroy your Song family overnight. For now, I've merely smashed a plaque as a warning. If your Song family remains uncooperative..."