"You really have a big mouth, to actually want to destroy my Chen family!"
Chen Jianbei said coldly, "Who do you think you are? You actually take yourself seriously! If my Chen family wanted to kill you, it would be as easy as blowing away dust. More importantly, without the City Lord's Mansion protecting you, you would be like a stray dog."
"Chen Jianbei, don't be too arrogant!"
Ling'er said displeasedly, "You even dare to scold my personal guard. I think you don't want to live anymore!"
"Miss Ling'er, I wouldn't dare!"
Chen Jianbei smiled, "However, he was disrespectful to me, so naturally I can't let him off easily. Otherwise, he would really think that I am so easy to bully!"
"This is Xuan Emperor City. Does the Chen family want to rebel?" Zhao Feitian spoke up, "You dare to speak to Miss Ling'er like this. Are you not taking Miss Ling'er seriously?"
Following these words, Chen Jianbei burst into laughter, "I thought it was someone else. I didn't expect it to be the young master Zhao. Can't you see that Miss Ling'er has no interest in you? Why are you still trying to cling to her!"
"You..."
Zhao Feitian's face turned ashen, filled with anger. Being spoken to like that by Chen Jianbei, he instantly felt humiliated.
"Truly becoming more and more presumptuous!"
Ling'er's voice suddenly turned cold, her eyes fixed on Chen Jianbei, "Who allowed you to speak to me like this? Is it your Chen family's backing?"
"Miss Ling'er, please don't misunderstand. I was just joking!"
A smile appeared on his face, and Chen Jianbei said slightly, his expression becoming more indifferent.
"If you don't apologize to me now, when my father returns, your Chen family will be finished!"
Ling'er said coldly, "If you bully him, my father might not interfere much. But if you bully me, it's different!"
Chen Jianbei was slightly stunned. Hearing Ling'er's words, he suddenly felt that it made sense. After all, Ling'er was the apple of Xuan Emperor's eye. If anyone offended her, they would likely not have a good end.
"What? Are you scared now?" Ling'er said coldly, exuding a powerful aura, as if everything in his eyes appeared so calm.
"My words were indeed rash just now. I hope Miss Ling'er will not be angry!"
Chen Jianbei cupped his fists, his eyes somewhat serious. Ling'er's words just now had reminded him. If he truly offended Ling'er, he would likely suffer the consequences.
"Hmph!"
Ling'er merely snorted coldly and did not speak. She turned and left directly. She hated the Chen family father and son to the bone. It was a pity her father was not here, otherwise, she would have taught them a good lesson.
At the same time, Chen Jianbei's eyes also became sharp. He let out a light哼, "Isn't it just relying on your father being Xuan Emperor, so you are so overbearing? But one day, I will be superior to you."
"Young master, don't speak such things. If Xuan Emperor hears them, the entire Chen family might face annihilation!" A Chen family elder reminded him, looking worried.
Chen Jianbei quickly shut his mouth. He knew very well what to say and what not to say, having lived for so long.
At the same time, Ling'er looked towards Lu Fan, "Don't worry, I will handle this for you. I will not let you be wronged for no reason. When my father returns, I will inform him of this matter!"
"No need!"
Lu Fan shook his head, "This is my business, and I will resolve it!"
"How will you resolve it?"
Ling'er rolled her eyes, "Are you planning to fight against a Half-Emperor?"
"Waiting for some time, it's not impossible!"
Lu Fan smiled slightly, exuding a powerful aura, as if in his eyes, this was nothing.
Facing these words, Ling'er felt a tremor in her heart, clearly not expecting Lu Fan to speak like this, which made her feel worried.
"You have quite the big talk, boy. Do you know what kind of existence a Half-Emperor is?"
Zhao Feitian said coldly, feeling displeased. At least in his opinion, this matter was not that simple.
"What does it have to do with you?"
Ling'er glanced at Zhao Feitian, with displeasure.
Zhao Feitian immediately shut his mouth, not daring to say anything more.
Meanwhile, in the Chen family mansion, Chen Jianbei was unhappy. Upon seeing the Chen family head, he said, "Father, when do you plan to make a move and deal with that brat!"
The Chen family head and the second elder of the Chen family burst into laughter, their eyes glinting with light.
Seeing this scene, everyone was puzzled, not knowing what was happening.
"Father, why are you laughing?"
Chen Jianbei questioned, looking surprised.
"We just received news that Xuan Emperor might be in trouble!"
The Chen family head said coldly, "If the news is true, even the City Lord's Mansion will be a mere formality!"
"Xuan Emperor is in trouble?"
Chen Jianbei was stunned, "Does that mean that from now on, in Xuan Emperor City, my Chen family doesn't need to fear anyone?"
"You can say that!"
The Chen family head nodded slightly, exuding an aura, as if all this had become real in his eyes.
"This..."
Chen Jianbei was deeply moved, filled with joy. If this were true, it would be great news for the entire Chen family.
"However, this matter is of great importance, so don't leak it out!"
The Chen family head warned, "After all, no one can be certain whether it's true or false!"
"Whether it's true or false, we can still make a move on that brat!"
Chen Jianbei said with a gloomy face, "Without Xuan Emperor's protection, even the City Lord's Mansion is just an empty shell!"
"That may be true, but we still need to be careful!"
The Chen family head shook his head, "That brat can be dealt with, but Young Lady Ling'er, you still can't touch her!"
"Why is that?"
Chen Jianbei was somewhat surprised and felt it was inappropriate.
"Whether Xuan Emperor is in trouble or not, no one is sure. Before the news is confirmed, do not act rashly!"
The Chen family head stated directly, his expression serious.
Chen Jianbei nodded slightly, immediately understanding. However, he was still somewhat displeased, perhaps feeling that dealing with Ling'er was equally important.
As night fell and the wind was strong, outside the City Lord's Mansion, dozens of figures appeared, emanating a chilling aura.
Lu Fan was in the courtyard and sensed the murderous intent, his eyes instantly becoming sharp, exuding a powerful aura.
"What's going on?"
Lei Batian's voice sounded. Many guards within the City Lord's Mansion also rushed over. They clearly sensed a powerful aura sweeping in, with an unstoppable momentum.
"It should be people from the Chen family!"
Lu Fan's voice sounded, carrying a powerful aura, "I really didn't expect the Chen family to have such audacity to dare to make a move within the City Lord's Mansion!"
"Chen family!"
Lei Batian's face also turned somewhat grim, unsure of what to do, as this matter was of great importance.