Upon hearing Duanmu Ji's words, Duanmu Qing's face changed drastically.
The Duanmu family is gone?
What's the meaning?
Could it be that Xiao Chen's purpose on this trip is to destroy the Duanmu family?
He looked at Xiao Chen, his face full of horror. Is this really the case?
"Dad, I don't want to die. I really don't want to die..."
Among the younger generation of the Duanmu family, Duanmu Ji is not very strong and his talent is not very high.
Therefore, he didn't like staying in the Duanmu family and preferred to stay in Yangming City.
Because in Yangming City, he is the 'Prince Duanmu', but in the Duanmu family, he is nothing!
He envied and envied people with extremely high talents like Duanmu Ci, and also envied the halo around them!
As time goes by, his psychology will also change slightly.
He didn't have much sense of belonging to the Duanmu family. He liked Yangming and liked others to be respectful in front of him and call him "Prince"!
Under such circumstances, how could it be possible for him to die for the Duanmu family!
"You...you want to destroy the Duanmu family?"
Duanmu Qing ignored Duanmu Ji and looked at Xiao Chen, asking in disbelief.
He originally thought that when Xiao Chen came to Yangming, he would at most cause trouble for the Duanmu family.
After all, Duanmu Hai had a conflict with Xiao Chen in Longhai. Now that he has become stronger, it is normal for him to cause trouble.
But what he didn't expect was that Xiao Chen actually came with the intention of destroying the Duanmu family.
Not only Duanmu Qing, but also Mu Lao and the Hua Jin master were shocked.
Destroy the Duanmu family?
This...how is it possible!
As one of the Twelve Aristocratic Families, the Duanmu Family has existed for a long time. Even after experiencing that turbulent era, they are still living well!
Now someone is saying that they want to destroy the Duanmu family? !
"The Duanmu family colluded with the Holy See of Light and implemented the 'Illuminating Heavenly Kingdom' plan. Shouldn't they be destroyed? Those who do evil will eventually perish!"
Xiao Chen looked at Duanmu Qing and said coldly.
After hearing Xiao Chen's words, Duanmu Qing's face changed again. Was he exposed?
"Xiao Chen, the Duanmu family was deceived and cooperated with the Church of Light... Moreover, the Duanmu family did not pay a price. The control of Longhai and the surrounding cities was handed over. This matter is written off..."
Duanmu Qing said in a deep voice.
"Oh, is that so? Then why did I get the news that the people from the Holy See of Light are now in Yangming, in your Duanmu family?"
Xiao Chen sneered. This Duanmu Qing was actually very loyal to the Duanmu family!
But it is also normal. Duanmu Qing is the core of the direct lineage. He knows better that he will be valuable only when the Duanmu family exists!
Without the Duanmu family, he is nothing!
Unlike Duanmu Ji, who is a simple-minded guy and doesn't think too much just to survive!
"You...can't be!"
Duanmu Qing was shocked. Was he really exposed?
He subconsciously wanted to ask, how did you know that, but fortunately he changed the question.
"Without evidence, how can you say that the Church of Light is in Yangming and in the Duanmu family... As far as I know, the Church of Light has traces in many cities. Even if it is found in Yangming, it does not mean that it is related to my Duanmu family!"
"Duanmu Qing, do you think I came to you to discuss this?"
Xiao Chen looked at Duanmu Qing and smiled playfully.
"As for the evidence, you took the poison, so I have the evidence, don't I?"
"No, I won't eat it!"
Duanmu Qing shook his head.
"Xiao Chen, I know you have a grudge against the Duanmu family, but you shouldn't frame them... If you want to accuse someone, you can always find a pretext. My Duanmu family has had no dealings with the Church of Light for a long time. Now you are wrongly accusing my Duanmu family. What a sinister intention!"
"Oh."
Xiao Chen laughed. This guy... is quite good at talking!
"Also, Xiao Chen, what makes you think you can destroy the Duanmu family? Even if you are very strong now, so what? My Duanmu family is full of masters, and we have an innate ancestor... If you leave Yangming immediately, I can pretend that nothing happened. Otherwise, you will not be able to leave Yangming!"
Duanmu Qing said coldly.
"Duanmu Qing, it seems that you still have illusions about the Duanmu family? You think the Duanmu family is very strong and I can't destroy it, right?"
Xiao Chen lit a cigarette.
"Do you think I'm unprepared now that I'm here? You're asking me why, right? Okay, then I'll tell you, with my strength, the imperial court is willing to move against your Duanmu family, and the Dragon Emperor has already sealed off Yangming. Is that enough?"
"What?!"
Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Duanmu Qing jumped up in shock.
The imperial court is also going to move against the Duanmu family?
[Dragon Emperor] Blocked Yangming?
As a direct descendant of the Duanmu family, he knew what the [Dragon Emperor] was like!
Thinking that the Duanmu family was being targeted by the Dragon Emperor, he felt cold all over!
This time...is the court serious?
"There are only two choices before you. Either die now, or... work for me. After the Duanmu family is destroyed, I will protect your life."
Xiao Chen looked at Duanmu Qing and said in a cold voice.
"Remember, you only have one chance."
"dad……"
Duanmu Ji was anxious. It was already this time, why was he still thinking so much?
"The imperial court...really made some moves? The Duanmu family has already paid the price, why won't they let them go?"
Duanmu Qing fell into his chair and asked weakly.
"Not letting the Duanmu family go? Ha, the Duanmu family has always been ambitious and wants to cause great turmoil..."
Xiao Chen sneered. There were too many people like him in the world. When something went wrong, they would always look for the fault of others instead of looking at what they had done.
Duanmu Qing didn't say anything. He was able to remain tough before because he felt that the Duanmu family would not be destroyed so easily!
Even if Xiao Chen is very strong now, even if Xiao Chen returns to the Xiao family, he cannot destroy the Duanmu family!
But now... he no longer has the confidence.
Xiao Chen, the imperial court, and the [Dragon Emperor], can the Duanmu family withstand it?
Almost impossible!
"what do you want to do?"
After a long time, Duanmu Qing raised his head, looked at Xiao Chen and asked.
"I want to know how many people the Holy See of Light has here and where they are hiding... and what your Duanmu family has done. I want to know everything."
Xiao Chen said slowly.
“There are many things that I don’t understand.”
Duanmu Qing shook his head.
"The cooperation with the Holy See of Light is the core, and only a few people like the Patriarch and Duanmu Hai know the details... I am only responsible for Yangming's underground world. Apart from this, I am not responsible for anything else."
Hearing Duanmu Qing's words, Xiao Chen frowned slightly. He was still wondering what kind of evidence he could get from this guy.
Now it seems that it is bad enough.
"As for the Church of Light... there are indeed masters in the Yangming and Duanmu families. One of them is called Obisco. He seems to be of high status. I don't know where he is, but he should be in the Duanmu family."
Duanmu Qing thought for a moment and said.
"In addition to the Duanmu family, Yangming City... has dozens of masters from the Holy See of Light, and there are more than a dozen masters of Huajin alone."
"More than a dozen Hua Jin?"
Xiao Chen was surprised. What were the Holy See of Light going to do by sending out more than a dozen Hua Jin masters?
You know, Hua Jin is very rare in the Chinese ancient martial arts world and is the top existence.
Even though he is strong now, he does not take Hua Jin seriously.
In fact, in the ancient martial arts world, Hua Jin is considered a master no matter which force he is in!
Even some third- and fourth-rate forces only have three or four people at the level of Hua Jin!
Now, the Holy See of Light sent out more than a dozen people of Hua Jin at once, and Xiao Chen had no choice but to think about it!
"Yes, more than a dozen Huajin."
Duanmu Qing nodded.
"They are all scattered around Yangming City... I only know the whereabouts of a few of them who have reached Huajin."
"What plans does the Holy See of Light have in Yangming City?"
Xiao Chen thought about it and asked again.
He felt that the Holy See of Light had so many experts here, and it should not be just for hiding.
Maybe, there is some ulterior motive.
After all, Yangming is controlled by the Duanmu family, so it is easier to do something there compared to other cities.
Duanmu Qing's expression changed when he heard Xiao Chen's words. How much did he know?
Xiao Chen noticed Duanmu Qing's expression and his heart moved. It seemed that something was really going on.
"Duanmu Qing, at this point, do you still have illusions about the Duanmu family? I tell you, it's impossible... The higher-ups have made up their minds to eradicate the Duanmu family! They also want to let everyone in the ancient martial arts world know that whoever dares to cooperate with external forces will end up like this!"
Xiao Chen said coldly.
"Why……"
Duanmu Qing gritted his teeth.
"The Duanmu family cooperates with the Church of Light because the higher-ups cannot tolerate the Duanmu family and want to take back the power of the Duanmu family, right? Therefore, everything the Duanmu family does now is forced by the higher-ups! If the Duanmu family is really destroyed, other forces in the ancient martial arts world will definitely feel a sense of crisis, and then... a turmoil is inevitable."
"Oh."
Hearing Duanmu Qing's words, Bai Ye sneered a few times.
"why are you laughing?"
Duanmu Qing's face darkened when he saw Bai Ye laughing.
"I am laughing at your poor brains. I am laughing at the poor brains of all the Duanmu family."
Bai Ye said mockingly.
"The whole world belongs to the king. Do you think you can rule the country just because you did something in the past? Do I need to give you a place to be above everything else? I won't say who is right or wrong, but I have to say that as a human being, you have to understand what the general trend is! Only by following the trend can you live a good life. Do you understand?"
“…”
Duanmu Qing frowned and went with the flow?
"What is the general trend? I don't need to tell you, right?"
Bai Ye shook his head. These people must have damaged their brains from practicing martial arts, right?
"What kind of benefits did the Holy See of Light give you to make you cooperate with them?"
Xiao Chen was more curious about this.
"I don't know, but it must be of great benefit."
Duanmu Qing shook his head.
"Oh, no matter what the benefits are, China is in turmoil. Do you think your Duanmu family will have a good time? Once this 'Bright Heavenly Kingdom' plan succeeds, the first thing the Bright Church will destroy is your Duanmu family!"
Xiao Chen also sneered.
"Tell me, what other arrangements does the Holy See of Light have in Yangming?"
"They... have an underground base here."
Duanmu Qing hesitated for a moment, but still said it.
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