Having dealt with Feng Country people for so many years, they understood these people’s behavior very well.
Trust?
Do these people even have trust?
Often their words say one thing, but their actions do another.
They were too lazy to argue, because whether Carl was released or killed, the Revival Association people would definitely come here.
This was a dead-end.
"No need." Chen Fan shook his head, "It’s better to kill you directly, save some trouble."
"!!!"
Carl’s eyes widened.
How could this be?
He had already said it to such an extent!
"Chen Fan..."
Shi Tao’s face showed a trace of anxiety.
"Chairman."
Chen Fan spoke first: "Have you forgotten the saying, ’Not of our kind, their hearts must differ’? These Feng Country people are untrustworthy."
Shi Tao and the others fell silent.
He had to admit, Chen Fan was right.
Carl’s face was pale, he knew the man in front of him was determined to kill him.
The next moment, he directly fled towards the outside of the hall.
He knew his chances of escaping were slim, but since staying meant certain death, why not take a gamble?
However, just as he was about to escape the hall, a large blood-red hand appeared out of thin air and grabbed him.
"Roar!"
Carl roared angrily, transformed again, his body rapidly expanding.
But before his body could fully expand, it was crushed by the giant hand.
Carl was dead, with no remains left.
Shi Tao and the others watched this scene.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye, so fast they didn’t have time to voice any objections.
"Hahaha!"
At this moment, Song Tian suddenly let out a hysterical laugh, "Well killed! Well killed, Chen Fan! Honestly, I truly admire you, you’re a man."
The people behind Song Wu also laughed out loud.
They had long hoped Chen Fan would take action.
And Chen Fan did not disappoint them, he acted.
Next, even if their Song Family did not take action, others would to deal with Chen Fan and the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association.
"Sigh."
Shi Tao now reacted and sighed.
At this point, saying anything was useless.
In a day or two at most, the Revival Association would come for revenge.
By comparison, the Song Family’s revenge didn’t seem as terrifying.
"Chairman, what should we do next?" Chang Fei asked, "Should we seek help from others, like the Elder Council? Or the Awakened Association?"
"Yes, Chairman, it wasn’t our fault, it was the Song Family and those Feng Country people who were wrong first. Brother Chen killed them in self-defense."
"That’s how things are, but will they believe us?"
These words brought silence.
Yes, in recent years, the conflict between the Awakened Association and the Martial Arts Association was growing. Awakeners looked down on Martial Artists, and naturally, Martial Artists were not keen on flattering them.
In this situation, going to them for help was unlikely to work.
Even if relations were good, considering this involved the Revival Association, they would think twice before taking any action.
As for the Elder Council, the chances of them helping were even smaller.
Among the five elders in the council, two had good relations with the Revival Association, they were elected partly thanks to the Revival Association. So upon hearing this, their reaction might be unexpected.
What about the families of the other three elders?
Although they had conflicts with Feng Country people, it hadn’t reached an irreparable stage, and they maintained a polite facade. Importantly, the Martial Arts Association and Noble Families were natural enemies.
Without Elder Wang backing the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, its survival till now would be a question.
With none of Yan Country’s two largest factions stepping in, even if others wanted to help, they wouldn’t stand a chance.
"If worse comes to worst, disband the association directly."
Shi Tao sighed, saying these words made him look ten years older.
"What, disband the association?"
"Disband the association!"
"Chairman, the association is our heart and soul!"
Chang Fei and others were shocked, their eyes red.
They had endured so much hardship to achieve today’s Jiangnan Martial Arts Association.
Now, one word to disband?
Unlike the distressed Chang Fei and others, Song Tian and his fellow men were overjoyed, as if drinking ice water in midsummer.
This was the price for offending the Song Family!
But don’t think it ends here.
Song Tian sneered inwardly.
Once the family patriarch arrives, not only Chen Fan, but also Shi Tao, Chang Fei, and those with good relations will meet their demise!
This would show Yan Country the consequences of opposing a Noble Family!
"This matter is unrelated to other members of the association. If not disbanded, what happens when the Revival Association and Song Family come for a massacre?" Shi Tao asked.
Chang Fei and others fell silent.
Yes, the opponents wouldn’t care if you were involved in the matter; being part of the association meant you were doomed.
Not just the headquarters in Jiangnan City, but branches in other cities could be implicated.
Widespread public outrage? Unlikely, at most people would curse behind their backs.
"Chairman, you’re right. This matter was caused by us and has no relation to others; they shouldn’t be dragged into this." Shen Si took a deep breath and said, "So let’s disband."
Others nodded.
This was the only option; they couldn’t let everyone wait here to die.
"Brother Chen, sorry, we’ve dragged you into this." Shen Si looked at Chen Fan, apologizing once again.
"Chairman Shen, save your words, and since I’ve taken action, I’m ready to face them."
Chen Fan said.
"Hehe."
In the Yellow Sand Tower.
Ling Yu sneered.
At this time, the Chen guy was still boasting.
He killed both Song Family and Revival Association people; combined, even ten lives wouldn’t be enough.
But then again.
Well killed! Well killed!
The Revival Association’s power is such that even Yan Country’s major families avoid them. The Chen guy killed their member in broad daylight; he is doomed!
Once Chen Fan dies, my crisis will naturally be resolved, although the downside is that the Martial Arts Association will be implicated, and Jiangnan Martial Arts Association will cease to exist.
This damn Chen Fan, if he wants to die, fine, but dragging me along is infuriating.
Ling Yu cursed inwardly.
However, in the next moment, a sentence that made his hair stand and heart stop was heard.
"We’ll discuss the rest later. Before that, there’s one more thing to handle. Chairman, don’t you think it’s time to tell me Ling Yu’s whereabouts?"
Chen Fan’s gaze turned to Shi Tao.
The tone was calm.
However, the atmosphere on site tensed up once again.
Chang Fei, Shen Si, and others exchanged looks, all revealing bitter smiles.
It seemed there was no escaping for Ling Yu this time.
Shi Tao took a deep breath, shook his head, "Chen Fan, no matter how many times you ask, I won’t tell you his whereabouts."
Ling Yu felt a warm sentiment rising within.
He knew, his master was the best to him.
"Chairman, you should know, even if you don’t tell me, I’ll find out the answer."
Chen Fan spoke and closed his eyes. Moments later, he opened them again, and his eyes fixed on Shi Tao’s left pocket.
Suddenly, Shi Tao’s face changed.
"Chairman, will you let him out yourself, or should I take action to bring him out?" Chen Fan’s gaze shifted to Shi Tao.