"Yes, yes."
Song Youren obediently nodded.
"What is it?"
"I, I don’t really dare, don’t really dare to say." Song Youren shrunk his neck.
"Say what you need to say, what’s all this nonsense for?" Elder Qin said unhappily.
The other party was using this excuse when they wanted to come in earlier.
And now, they don’t dare to speak.
Do they really think we’re three-year-olds? So easy to fool.
"Yes, yes."
Song Youren glanced at the others and spoke truthfully: "He asked me to tell you elders that if you want revenge, just come for him directly, but don’t harm others. If you do, he will retaliate an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
"Outrageous!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Hu was enraged and roared, "Is he threatening us?"
"It is indeed a threat."
Elder Yan said slowly: "If we dare to lay a hand on others from the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, he will retaliate against our clan members."
The atmosphere suddenly quieted.
Even Xu Hu, who was roaring loudly just now, quieted down significantly.
As the saying goes, all day a thief, there’s no way to guard against a thief every day. Someone comparable to their family ancestor targeting them for assassination means that apart from their ancestor, no one can survive.
And considering Chen Fan’s actions of killing everyone they sent without leaving a single survivor, he’s definitely someone who means what he says.
"In my opinion, we should still find that brat first, kill him, and then deal with the people of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association." Zhao Chunyuan sighed and said.
If they dare to harm the other members of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, they will be the next ones killed.
"Yes, if we don’t get rid of him, we’d have to hide in our own family secret realms to avoid his pursuit, but that’s impossible to maintain." Elder Yan also sighed.
Initially, he didn’t want to get involved in this matter.
But there was no choice, being a member of the Elder Council, and with the power of the Su family exceeding his expectations, he had no option but to get involved.
"Are we really going to let this brat threaten us?"
Xu Hu was still unwilling to accept it.
After all, those who opposed the Elder Council weren’t just Chen Fan, but also Shi Tao and others.
They had received notifications but didn’t take it seriously at all.
Anyone who dared to ignore the authority of the Elder Council, whether it’s one or more, deserves to die!
"Old Xu, calm down."
Elder Qin looked at him and advised, "That brat definitely has the strength to threaten us like this. Patience now for a grand strategy later. Once we catch and kill him, the rest will be at your disposal."
"Correct."
Su Ming spoke up at this time, "Let Shi Tao and the others live a few more days. The priority now is to kill that brat named Chen."
Xu Hu could only nod, then vent his anger on the kneeling Song Youren.
"Anything else? If not, get out quickly!"
"No, nothing else."
Song Youren hurriedly shook his head, stood up, and walked out.
Just as he was about to reach the door, he stopped, turned around, and mustered up the courage, "Elders, my Song family has suffered heavy losses this time. I hope the elders can offer some protection."
"Understood."
Su Ming responded perfunctorily.
"Elder..."
Song Youren still wanted to say something.
"Hmm?"
Su Ming’s eyes turned cold.
Song Youren shivered and swallowed his words.
He knew the other party hadn’t taken his words to heart at all.
If another family set their sights on the Song family, these elders mostly wouldn’t do anything.
But what could he do about it?
With a sigh in his heart, he obediently opened the door and walked out.
"He sure had wishful thinking."
Elder Qin sneered, "Over the years, haven’t we seen the Song family share other families’ assets? Now that they’re in decline and other families are eyeing them, isn’t it normal?"
"It’s a pity about the secret realm and those two Divine Demon-level martial arts." Zhao Chunyuan looked regretful, "I didn’t expect that brat to be so daring, to take such risks alone and snatch them first, oh..."
He seemed to think of something and suddenly took a deep breath.
"What did you think of?"
Elder Yan on the side asked curiously.
Su Ming and the others also looked over.
"I was thinking, if that brat dares to go to the Song family to snatch their secret realm and Divine Demon-level martial arts, would he also go to the Liu family and Bai family next to take their secret realms and Divine Demon-level martial arts?"
As his words fell, the others also took a deep breath.
"It’s very possible."
Su Ming narrowed his eyes.
It was clear to everyone that Chen Fan was targeting Divine Demon-level martial arts.
Since he had already been to the Song family.
Then for the weaker Bai family and Liu family, he would surely visit them too.
"I remember the Bai family doesn’t have Divine Demon-level martial arts, but the Liu family does have one." Elder Qin recalled.
With a flash, everyone looked at Su Ming.
"Brother Su, we must immediately send those two to the Liu family. Maybe they can catch that brat on the spot!"
"Yes, the Bai family is in Baijiang City just like the Song family. I suspect after he left the Song family, he’s either at the Bai family now or on his way to the Liu family in Sifang City!"
Everyone was excited.
Previously, they thought it would be very difficult to catch Chen Fan, but now with some clues, things seemed much easier.
According to Su Ming’s earlier suggestion, sending two Quasi-S-Class Awakened together will definitely kill that brat named Chen!
"Great."
Su Ming wasn’t one to hesitate, and he immediately said, "I’ll contact them to arrange this matter. You all also contact the Bai and Liu families quickly. If that brat is there, they should delay him. If he hasn’t arrived, let them bring the secret realm here without delay."
"Understood!"
Xu Hu and the others understood the seriousness of the matter.
For so many years, Chen was the first one to dare threaten them and had the ability to do so.
Thus, such a thorn in their side must be removed as quickly as possible!
At the same time.
Sifang City, Liu family.
Gathered together were the Liu family head and core members, who had just received the news of the patriarch’s death and were discussing what to do next.
Seeking revenge wasn’t even a question.
Moreover, their Liu Family Ancestor had taken this task under Elder Council orders, meaning the council bore significant responsibility for their ancestor’s death and must provide the Liu family an explanation.
However, their biggest concern was what to do next?
Their Liu family only had one Celestial Realm Martial Artist, their ancestor. With his death, their strength was significantly weakened, and even more worryingly, they still had a Divine Demon-level martial art!
When their ancestor was alive, it was their fortune.
With their ancestor’s death, it became their death sentence.
Thus, discussions about handling this Divine Demon-level martial art became heated.
Most believed that the martial art, being their family’s, should not fall into other hands and should be destroyed if not kept.
Some suggested hiding it or claiming the martial art died with their ancestor.
A few rational minds saw the truth, suggesting that others wouldn’t believe the first two claims and that securing Elder Council protection was the better choice.
As they argued, an abrupt voice echoed in the hall, "Since you all think it’s a hot potato, why not hand it over to me?"