"Tianwen, our Chen family was originally a branch of the Chen clan in Yunzhou. Now, it seems only our main family can rescue you. We have decided to go to Qingzhou to ask our main family for help. If you see this letter, go there to find us. The journey is long, and you will be alone, so be careful! If you are not confident, do not take any risks! Especially do not seek revenge! Wait for your father to return!"

Chen Tianwen closed the letter and clenched it tightly for a moment.

"The Chen family..."

A murderous aura filled the air as Chen Tianwen left the secret room.

...

Coffin shop.

Xiao Erbai was sitting idly, dozing off, when he suddenly saw a dark figure pass through the hall.

"A ghost!—"

Xiao Er suddenly stood up, only to find that there was only one missing coffin.

Where the coffin was originally placed, a silver note lay quietly on the ground.

The Xu family mansion in the east of the city.

The road in front of the Xu residence was completely blocked.

From the open gate, one could see that the Xu family's courtyard was already filled with congratulatory gifts, and people were still delivering them inside.

The people of the desolate city looked at the Xu family with envy. Even the city lord's birthday banquet was probably no more than this!

Because there were so many people to be invited, Old Master Xu's birthday banquet was held in the garden.

At this moment, the garden is bustling with activity, and the guests are enjoying themselves.

Grandpa Xu sat high on a small platform. He was very old this year and his time was coming to an end. At this moment, the wrinkles on his face were layered upon layered. Because he was too happy, the wrinkles became more and more numerous, like a dead tree bark that had come to life.

His eyes were full of self-satisfaction. In his lifetime, the Xu family had actually developed to such a level, which made it impossible for him not to be proud!

"The Wan family of the west of the city presents a pair of imperial jade bracelets to Old Master Xu, wishing him boundless happiness and longevity!"

"The He family of the east of the city presents a golden longevity peach to Old Master Xu, wishing him eternal youth and long life!"

"The Wu family of the north of the city presents a century-old ginseng to Old Master Xu, wishing him peace and good fortune, and the Xu family even greater success!"

...

As the gifts were presented one by one, the smile on Old Master Xu's face grew wider and wider.

At this moment, a man dressed in white brocade stepped forward.

"grandfather!"

This man is Xu Lin, the young master of the Xu family and Xu Xinrou's older brother. Before Xu Xinrou showed her talent, he was always the number one person in the Xu family.

Seeing him, Grandpa Xu's face was filled with affection.

"Lin'er, I'm so glad to see you! Where have you been lately? I haven't seen you anywhere."

"Grandpa, today is your birthday, so naturally your grandson went to find a gift to celebrate with you!"

As he spoke, Xu Lin clapped his hands, and two servants came up carrying two wooden boxes. The boxes were square, each a foot long, wide, and high.

"This is the gift your grandson has given to you, Grandpa! I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it!"

Xu Lin revealed a mysterious smile.

"Old Master Xu said with a smile."

"You're keeping me in suspense!"

"I can't help but be a little curious," Old Master Xu joked, though he couldn't help but feel a little curious himself.

Everyone present craned their necks to look at the square box, eager to see it.

"Young Master Xu, stop keeping us in suspense and let us see what kind of treasure it is!"

"That's right! Let us see what's going on!"

Xu Lin nodded.

"This gift isn't anything special, but—"

Xu Lin gestured to his servants to open the wooden box. Two servants obeyed, holding the box in one hand and opening the lid with the other.

Grandpa will definitely love it!

As Xu Lin finished speaking, the contents of the box were finally revealed to everyone.

Those were two bloody human heads!

These two people had clearly died recently; their blood was bright red, their eyes were wide open, and their expressions were extremely ferocious!

A series of hissing sounds immediately filled the air!

Several timid women turned pale with fright and turned their heads away.

Caught off guard, Old Master Xu's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, but after seeing clearly, he smiled.

"Young Master Xu, seeing blood at a birthday banquet is not a good omen!"

One of the straightforward guests remarked.

"Oh, really? As long as my grandfather is happy, who dares to say it's not a good omen?"

Xu Lin said calmly.

Grandpa Xu nodded as well.

"Lin'er is so thoughtful!"

"This is the Chen family's eldest elder and his son, Chen Yuan!"

"I can say that," Old Master Xu said with certainty, and then burst into laughter.

Xu Lin laughed even more unrestrainedly.

"Yes, Grandfather, this is Chen Yuan, the most powerful elder of the Chen clan who secretly fled a month ago! This small family, the Chen clan, actually dares to compete with our Xu family, a rising star! Now that their patriarch Chen Xiaogu is seriously injured and their elder is dead, it's a pipe dream for them to cross Qingzhou!"

Xinrou became a core disciple of the Divine Sword Sect!

The Chen family is a disgrace to the Xu family!

Only by wiping out the Chen family can the Xu family's shame disappear!

"I see. Young Master Xu is truly both brave and resourceful!"

"Not only is he handsome, but he is also so filial. Grandpa Xu, what a wonderful grandson you have!"

"What is the Chen family? How dare they compare themselves to the Xu family?!"

Upon hearing Xu Lin's words, the guests understood that the Xu family's targeting of the Chen family was not a recent development, and they all offered their flattery.

The atmosphere in the garden became relaxed again.

"Great! Great! Lin'er is so thoughtful!"

Grandpa Xu's face once again broke into a wide grin.

"I'm glad Grandpa is happy!"

Xu Lin bowed again, displaying the demeanor of a refined gentleman.

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