"Zhao family head, you must have received some news!"
The leading figure in black sneered, "Xuan Emperor City is likely to face turmoil. Do you really intend to oppose me?"
"I don't even know who you are. Why shouldn't I oppose you?"
The Zhao family head narrowed his eyes. "Could it be that you are also from Xuan Emperor City? Or, more precisely, are you the head of the Chen family?"
The leading figure in black's face turned ashen. He then violently discarded his hood, his gaze chillingly fixed on the Zhao family head. "You are correct. I am indeed the head of the Chen family! Today, I intend to kill this person. I hope the Zhao family head will not interfere."
"It really is you, you old scoundrel!"
Ling'er was furious, her aura surging. In her eyes, the Chen family head's actions had thoroughly angered her.
"So what if it is!"
The Chen family head coldly laughed. "Are you, Miss Ling'er, willing to risk your life for him?"
"My father is the Xuan Emperor. Dare you touch me and see!"
Ling'er's voice was icy, laced with anger. The Chen family head's actions displeased her greatly.
"You may not know this yet!"
Chen Jianbei sneered, "The Xuan Emperor has already met with misfortune. The entire Xuan Emperor City will become ownerless. You are merely a discarded pawn, yet you dare to be so arrogant!"
Upon hearing these words, Ling'er shook her head. "Impossible. My father is the Xuan Emperor. How could anything happen to him!"
"Whether you believe it or not is your affair. However, if you dare to obstruct the Chen family today, your life may be forfeit!"
The Chen family head spoke coldly, exuding an imposing aura, as if Ling'er were already a lamb awaiting slaughter in his eyes.
"Their target is me!" Su Dan Novel Network
Lu Fan said to Ling'er, "So you don't need to worry about him!"
Faced with these words, Ling'er shook her head. "You are someone from my City Lord's mansion. How can I allow you to be harmed!"
"Hahaha!"
Chen Jianbei burst into laughter. "Do you truly believe you can protect him?"
"Chen Jianbei, when the Xuan Emperor was alive, your Chen family was nothing more than a stray dog!" Zhao Feitian said coldly. "Now you've become so overbearing, daring to lay hands on Ling'er!"
"You are correct. When the Xuan Emperor was alive, the Chen family was indeed a stray dog!"
The Chen family head chuckled. "If not for the Xuan Emperor's shelter, my Chen family would not know where to find refuge."
"Since you recall these things, you should not be doing this!"
The Zhao family head said coldly, "If you stop now, the three family heads can still return to their former state and jointly defend Xuan Emperor City, regardless of whether the Xuan Emperor has met with misfortune!"
"I do not intend to attack Miss Ling'er, but that brat!"
The Chen family head smiled. "As long as that brat can be dealt with, why would the Chen family move against the City Lord's mansion!"
"No! If you want to deal with him, you'll have to step over my corpse!"
Ling'er stated resolutely. After Lu Fan's previous disappearance, she felt immense guilt. How could she allow Lu Fan to face this alone now?
Thinking of this, Ling'er's gaze became even more solemn. In her opinion, she would have no regrets even if she perished alongside Lu Fan.
"Chen family head, I fear your request cannot be fulfilled!"
The Zhao family head said coldly, "If you insist on acting, my Zhao family will absolutely not stand idly by!"
"Zhao family head, I have received news that the Xuan Emperor met with disaster in the Heavenly Realm. You are acting against the Chen family to protect his descendant. Have you considered the consequences!"
The Chen family head's voice was icy, laced with anger, his gaze fixed directly on the Zhao family head.
"Hahaha!"
The Zhao family head laughed heartily. "Even if the Zhao family is destroyed, I will never betray Miss Ling'er!"
At this point, a cold light surged in the Chen family head's eyes, filled with chilling killing intent. He had never expected the Zhao family head to be so direct, not even caring about the Chen family.
"Father, why waste words with them!"
Chen Jianbei spoke out. "Haven't you already contacted the Li family? As long as the Li family head makes a move, what is the Zhao family in comparison!"
"The Li family?"
The Zhao family head was startled, a bad premonition arising within him. Within Xuan Emperor City, there were three great families. If the Li family intervened, even the Zhao family might not be able to protect the City Lord's mansion.
"Old man Li, has the matter reached this point, and you still refuse to show yourself?"
The Chen family head's voice carried a hint of meaning as he smiled faintly.
Following these words, everyone looked around, their gazes filled with anticipation.
Simultaneously, a figure stepped forward, appearing quite aged. This figure caused everyone present to jolt, especially the Zhao family members, whose expressions turned grim.
"Patriarch Li, do you also intend to betray the Xuan Emperor?" the Zhao family head said coldly. "The Xuan Emperor treated you well. Have you considered the consequences of your actions!"
"The Xuan Emperor is no longer here, so what you say is baseless."
Patriarch Li shook his head. "Moreover, with the Xuan Emperor gone, Xuan Emperor City will likely be occupied by us before long!"
"You may not know this! The Li family and I have already made arrangements. As long as you help me eliminate this brat, the Li family will be in charge of Xuan Emperor City, and the entire Xuan Emperor City will be renamed!"
"You wish! Xuan Emperor City belongs to my father! No one can touch him!"
Ling'er exclaimed repeatedly, her anger evident. She had never imagined that these people would attempt to seize the City Lord's mansion while her father was away, aiming to become the supreme ruler of Xuan Emperor City.
"Do you truly believe you are still the high and mighty Miss Ling'er?"
Chen Jianbei sneered. "You are no longer that person. If we were to deal with you, it would only take a moment. So you had better be careful!"
"Chen family head, you have indeed played a masterful game!"
The Zhao family head said coldly with a faint smile. "Even if your two families join forces, I will never betray the Xuan Emperor. As long as my Zhao family remains in Xuan Emperor City, no one can dictate terms!"
"You and your son are like sycophants!" The Chen family head laughed heartily. "It's a pity they don't appreciate you. Why do you persist in your misplaced devotion!"
"This is my Zhao family's duty. No one can dictate it!"
The Zhao family head's voice rang out, filled with indignation. In his view, the Chen family head's words were clearly treasonous.
"Patriarch Li, it seems we must join forces!" The Chen family head said with a smile. "Let us drive them out of Xuan Emperor City and kill this brat. Henceforth, Xuan Emperor City will be yours to command!"
"That would be for the best!" Patriarch Li nodded slightly, narrowing his eyes. This was an agreement he had made with the Chen family head; otherwise, he would not have colluded with them.
"Patriarch Li, you must not be fooled by him!" The Zhao family head spoke, "This matter is definitely not that simple!"
"I will not concern myself with such matters. I only know that I can obtain Xuan Emperor City!" Patriarch Li narrowed his eyes. "That is enough!"