Lin Wenchang's doting on Lin Hao was to an outrageous degree.
Unfortunately, this doting was destined to be in vain!
"Clack!" Lin Wenchang's footsteps suddenly froze. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he turned to a young man beside him and said, "What did you just say?"
"Patriarch, Lin Hao is dead. He was killed by Chu Chen last night!" the young man said respectfully.
"What did you say?" Lin Wenchang's body trembled, and his face instantly turned pale, as if he had lost his soul.
"When our men arrived, Lin Hao had already been beheaded and displayed by Chu Chen!" the young man continued.
"Chu... Chu Chen!" Lin Wenchang trembled all over and slumped onto a chair, his face filled with pain. "My son is dead!"
His son, Lin Hao, was a direct descendant of the Lin family. More importantly, Lin Hao had extremely high talent. If he could grow up.
He would undoubtedly be the undisputed choice for the future patriarch of the Lin family! Yet, his son had been killed!!
And this matter had spread like wildfire. How could he, Lin Wenchang, salvage this situation?
"Guards, drag them out and behead them!" Lin Wenchang suddenly stood up and roared.
Instantly, a group of burly men in black quickly approached from around the mansion.
These burly men in black were elites of the guard team, all possessing strength at the Xiantian realm, and each equipped with weapons.
"Patriarch, spare our lives!" The guards, terrified, knelt on the ground, crying out in despair.
"Hmph! The rules of my Lin family are that those who violate them shall be killed without mercy!" Lin Wenchang's eyes were filled with fierce killing intent, and he waved his hand.
Immediately, the guards raised their sabers, ready to sever the guards' necks.
Suddenly, at this very moment, a dull thud echoed in their ears.
Following that, several burly men in black screamed and were sent flying, blood splattering everywhere.
Chu Chen walked slowly from the distance of the street, his expression indifferent, like eternal profound ice.
"Chu Chen! You... you dare to trespass into my Lin family?" Lin Wenchang's face was extremely unsightly; he recognized Chu Chen's appearance.
Although he was unwilling to believe it, the scene before him made his heart pound with trepidation.
"Pfft!" Chu Chen couldn't be bothered to pay him any mind. He unleashed a punch, and a powerful wave of air erupted.
Lin Wenchang was immediately blasted, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His chest caved in, and he was sent flying backward.
The guards of the Chu family were terrified and did not dare to linger, fleeing in all directions.
"Chu Chen, I am your own uncle!" Lin Wenchang lay on the ground, spitting blood and wailing.
"Own uncle? You are not worthy," Chu Chen said coldly. "The captain of the Lin family's guards was a spy you planted beside my parents.
To seize my parents' wealth, you even cruelly murdered them. Today, I will clear the house on their behalf!"
Chu Chen's voice was chilling, his killing intent fierce, making one's blood run cold.
"You... you can't kill me! I am your own uncle!" Lin Wenchang's face was filled with terror, and he quickly begged for mercy.
However, Chu Chen turned a deaf ear. He stepped forward with his right leg and stomped on Lin Wenchang's chest. Crackle... His ribs snapped, and Lin Wenchang let out a piercing scream.
This kick rendered him a cripple.
An hour later, Chu Chen left Yangzhou City and headed for the Yangzhou Prefecture.
Yangzhou City was under the jurisdiction of the Prefecture Governor's office.
As the wealthiest city in the Nine Provinces Dynasty, Yangzhou Prefecture occupied a vast territory, with a population of billions and a prosperous economy.
Chu Chen entered the gate of Yangzhou Prefecture, pondering what the Emperor had sent him here to do. A moment later, Chu Chen arrived outside a magnificent palace.
Upon hearing Chu Chen claim to be the third young master of the Chu family, the guard showed a look of realization.
He glanced at Chu Chen, then said, "Third Young Master, please wait a moment. I will report immediately!"
Not long after, a middle-aged man emerged. It was the Prefecture Governor.
"Greetings, Governor!" Chu Chen quickly bowed.
"Young Master Chu Chen, you are too polite. Please come in!" the Governor said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Excellency." Chu Chen did not refuse and followed the Governor into the hall. The furnishings were luxurious, the decor elegant, and various famous paintings adorned the walls.
The Governor sat in the main seat, his gaze falling on Chu Chen, and said with a smile, "Young Master, your deeds have spread throughout the Prefecture.
You are truly the pride of my Nine Provinces Dynasty. I heard that the Lin family's brat died at your hands?"
"Mm," Chu Chen nodded and said, "He wanted to kill me, so I had to fight back."
"Alas, the Lin family is my relative, and I have a responsibility to help them raise and educate their descendants."
The Governor sighed, "It's a pity that Lin Hao was too dissolute, lacked ambition, and didn't cherish opportunities. If he had awakened sooner, he wouldn't have ended up like this."
Chu Chen glanced at him calmly and said, "Your Excellency, since you are so benevolent and kind, you surely wouldn't wish for your own nephew to die, would you?"
"What do you mean?" the Governor's eyebrows shot up.
Chu Chen shook his head, "I just feel that you, Your Excellency, are much more outstanding than those people in the Lin family.
If you held the position of Prefecture Governor instead of being the patriarch of the Lin family, perhaps things would be different now. It's a pity..."
"Enough!" the Governor roared, interrupting Chu Chen. His eyes turned sinister, and he stared coldly at Chu Chen.
"Chu Chen, don't think that just because you saved my daughter, you can walk all over me. It would be easy for me to destroy you!"
"Heh heh." Chu Chen shook his head and said, "I know that with your Excellency's power and status.
Destroying me is indeed easy, but I'm afraid you wouldn't dare to do such a thing, would you?"
"What do you mean?" The Governor's expression grew increasingly grim.
"It means nothing. I'm just reminding Your Excellency that you'd better do as I told you.
Otherwise, you will regret it," Chu Chen said lightly and turned to leave the Prefecture Governor's mansion.
Watching Chu Chen's retreating back, a trace of apprehension and fear flickered in the depths of the Governor's pupils.
Chu Chen went directly to the training grounds of the Prefecture. He looked up ahead and saw over a hundred soldiers in armor gathered on the grounds, each exuding a powerful aura.
In addition, there were several middle-aged men in armor, standing on either side, seemingly engaged in conversation, with a rather harmonious atmosphere.
"Eh? Brother Chu is back!"
"Haha, Chu Chen, you're finally back. Come here quickly, let me introduce you to these generals. They are all commanders of the Zhenbei Grand Camp!"
A rough and bold voice came from the center of the training grounds.
Chu Chen followed the sound and saw ačå wearing luxurious attire waving at him. It was Chen Hu.
"Brother Chu, let me introduce you. These are my comrades-in-arms, and they all admire you immensely!"
Chen Hu said with a smile, then turned to the middle-aged men beside him, "This is the Brother Chu Chen I told you about!"