Qin Ning killed Shen Yuan?
The elders and those in charge were all struck dumb with horror, not knowing what to do, and buzzed with discussions.
Meanwhile, Qin Changsheng felt both worried and joyful.
Qin Ning killed Shen Yuan—did this also prove that Qin Ning not only wasn't dead, but had now recovered his strength, perhaps even stronger than before?
“Qin Ning, you are too insolent!”
The Second Elder pointed a trembling finger at Qin Ning’s face, roaring: “The Ling and Chu families are already enemies of our Qin family. Now that you’ve killed Shen Yuan, aren’t you forcing the Shen family to side against us?”
“Second Elder!”
Qin Ning glanced at the Second Elder, calmly saying: “Shen Yuan originally broke off the engagement to ally with the Ling family. Whether I killed Shen Yuan or not, his Shen family would still become an enemy of our Qin family!”
“Yes, yes, I can testify, I…” Qin Xinran quickly raised her hand and said.
But seeing the look from her father, Qin Yuanshan, Qin Xinran’s voice suddenly faltered: “That Shen Yuan not only mocked Brother Ning as a good-for-nothing, but also blocked Brother Ning’s path and forced him to crawl between his legs, threatening to kill him if he didn’t. That’s why Brother Ning… dealt with him…”
“Outrageous, absolutely outrageous!”
The First Elder pounded his chest, angrily saying: “Qin Ning, you are too arrogant. No matter what, the Shen family is a major clan in Lingyun City.”
“Because of this, you killed the Shen family’s heir, and Shen Chengfeng will surely go mad. What if they ally with the Ling and Chu families to deal with our Qin family? Can you bear that responsibility?”
“It seems this has nothing to do with you, does it?”
Qin Ning replied indifferently: “If Shen Chengfeng comes, the one who did it will bear the consequences. I will take responsibility for this. It seems I didn’t ask you to take responsibility for me, First Elder!”
“You, you, you…”
At this, the First Elder was so furious he was speechless.
What was wrong with Qin Ning today? It was as if he had become a different person.
Although Qin Ning had been a genius before, he was still only a sixteen-year-old youth with a shallow understanding of the world around him.
But the Qin Ning of today gave off an aura of seasoned maturity and depth, as if nothing could frighten him.
How strange!
“Fine!”
The Fifth Elder also stood up at this point, irritably saying: “Qin Ning, if you can bear the responsibility, then go deal with the Shen family when they arrive. But if this causes the Qin family to lose even a single penny, you will be expelled from the Qin family!”
Qin Ning impatiently waved his hand and said: “Don’t keep talking about expelling people every time you open your mouth. Fifth Elder, being expelled from the Qin family is decided by the patriarch, not by listening to your words!”
He had only come to inform his father of the situation, and as for these elders, he was too bored to even bother explaining.
“You…”
At this moment, everyone in the main hall sensed Qin Ning’s unusual demeanor today.
He appeared very calm, his voice even remarkably relaxed.
But every word conveyed an unyielding attitude, and his gaze was like looking at a bunch of clay chickens and porcelain dogs…
“Patriarch!”
Just then, a panicked and anxious voice rang out from outside the door.
“What is it?” Qin Changsheng said irritably.
“Outside are Ling Shicheng, the patriarch of the Ling family, Chu Shanhe, the patriarch of the Chu family, and Shen Chengfeng, the patriarch of the Shen family. Shen Chengfeng says… he wants justice for his son!”
As soon as the words fell, the main hall erupted.
“Look, just look! Shen Yuan has been killed! Shen Chengfeng has already come, bow and sword drawn, with the Ling and Shen families in tow. What do we do now?” the Grand Elder said furiously.
“Grand Elder, are you that scared of them?”
Qin Ning said, his eyes fixed on the Grand Elder, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
Under Qin Ning’s intense gaze, the Grand Elder secretly felt a chill, and grumbled, “I… I’m not scared!”
“Then there’s nothing to worry about!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Ning said nothing more and strode out of the main hall.
Qin Changsheng naturally wouldn’t let his son face danger alone, so he immediately gave an order: “Qin Yuanshan, immediately bring the Qin family’s elite guards and set up a formation. I want to see what those three great families intend to do!”
“Understood!”
Right after that, Qin Changsheng strode out, but stopped abruptly at the door.
“No matter what, Qin Ning is a descendant of my Qin family, my son, Qin Changsheng’s son. I will not let anyone harm him further, no one!”
With that said, Qin Changsheng flicked his sleeve and walked straight out.
Qin Ning’s Star Gate being stolen was already a failure on his part as a father. Now, even if it costs him his life, he must protect Qin Ning well!
Meanwhile, the Grand Elder, Second Elder, and Fifth Elder exchanged glances.
“Big Brother, what do we do now?”
“Hmph, let’s go out and see!” the Grand Elder grumbled. “If Qin Changsheng truly isn’t afraid to declare war on the three great families, then we’ll have no choice but to impeach him. If necessary, we can even ally with the three great families and remove him from his position. At worst, we’ll compensate the three great families for their losses, but then, the Qin family… will be ours!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the Second Elder and Fifth Elder nodded in agreement.
“Moreover, Qin Changsheng is only at the eighth stage of the Jingmen Realm. Just because I’m not his match doesn’t mean Ling Shicheng isn’t either. If they fight, and Qin Changsheng is killed by Ling Shicheng, then the Qin family will also be ours…”
“Good!”
The three elders immediately stood up and hurried to follow.
At this moment, the entire Lingyun City had fallen into chaos.
The news about Qin Ning, the Qin family’s heir, had spread everywhere today, causing a stir among the populace.
Now, the Ling family, Chu family, and Shen family were crowding together in front of the Qin Manor—this was a sign that something big was about to happen.
Everyone gathered here to see what was going on.
If something truly happened, then the power structure of Lingyun City would undergo earth-shattering changes!
At this moment, Shen Chengfeng wore a black robe, but his hair had turned snow-white.
His hair had turned white overnight!
Upon hearing that his only son, Shen Yuan, had been killed, Shen Chengfeng was consumed by extreme rage. His black hair instantly turned silver-white, and he immediately sought help from the Chu family and Ling family, coming to the Qin Manor to demand an explanation.
He had originally gone to break off the engagement; how could he have left only to return as a corpse?
The main gate creaked open.
A figure strode out.
Dressed in light black martial attire, his long hair cascaded down his back. His delicate face held a hint of youthfulness, but his eyes were as deep as the ocean.
It was Qin Ning!
Seeing Qin Ning, Shen Chengfeng wished he could kill him on the spot, but Ling Shicheng and Chu Shanhe, who were beside him, held him back.
“Qin Ning, you dare to show your face here!” Shen Chengfeng roared like a lion.
“Why wouldn’t I dare to appear? The three patriarchs have come to my Qin family so grandly; do you have something to teach me?” Qin Ning smiled, his hands clasped behind his back, and replied nonchalantly.
Seeing Shen Chengfeng's furious expression, Qin Ning spoke again, "Clan Head Shen, what's wrong? Are you not satisfied with the quality of the coffin wood I gifted Shen Yuan? It's top-grade Spirit Incense Wood, guaranteed to prevent the corpse from rotting..."
"Qin Ning!"
Hearing these words, Shen Chengfeng could no longer suppress the fury in his heart.
"Clan Head Shen, your presence is truly grand. Try to take my son's life!" At this moment, Qin Changsheng stepped out, looking at the more than one hundred experts from the three great clans gathered outside the door, and raised an eyebrow as he spoke.