As the voices emerged, the previously noisy hall suddenly went quiet.
Dozens of eyes turned to look outside the door.
A young man who looked somewhat familiar slowly walked in.
"Who are you?"
After a brief moment of shock, someone reacted and rebuked loudly, "Who let you in? Don’t you know this is a restricted area of the Liu Family?"
The people outside, what on earth are they doing?
Someone came in, and didn’t even bother to give advance notice?
Chen Fan’s gaze directly passed over him and fell on a few people seated at the top, saying, "Who among you is the patriarch of the Liu Family?"
"Kid, I’m talking to you, are you deaf?"
The man burst into anger and instantly charged forward, wanting to teach this unexpected guest a lesson.
"Stop!"
A shout came from behind, halting his steps.
The voice belonged to an elder.
He slowly stood up from his chair and bowed slightly, saying, "So it’s Elder Chen gracing us with your presence. Forgive our lack of manners."
"What, Elder Chen?"
"This guy looks much younger than us. Uncle actually called him Elder?"
Immediately, some members of the Liu Family exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with disbelief.
However, some people already knew the identity of the visitor.
It was Chen Fan, who in Jiangnan City, had killed their family ancestor and over a dozen other strong individuals.
Hence, at this moment, the blood in these people’s veins seemed to freeze, with only one thought in their minds.
Why would he come here?
"Seems like you’re quite perceptive."
Chen Fan nodded slightly.
"Elder is joking."
Liu Zhenyang smiled bitterly.
His ancestor was killed, and he hated Chen Fan to death.
But what could he do?
Scream that he wants to kill him to avenge his ancestor?
The next second, he might be joining his ancestor in death.
Endure for a moment, and the wind calms; take a step back, and the sea broadens. Reporting the current issue to the Elder Council while staying alive is the wisest choice.
"What brings Elder to the Liu Family?"
"Didn’t I mention it before?"
Chen Fan glanced at him, "Do you want me to say it a second time?"
Including Liu Zhenyang, the faces of the Liu Family members present changed dramatically.
Is he here for the Divine Demon-level Martial Arts our family has been protecting?
"Hand over the Divine Demon-level Martial Arts, and I can spare your lives."
Chen Fan said calmly, as if it were a trivial matter.
Upon hearing this, the eyes of those around were filled with rage.
Chen Fan killed their family ancestor, and they had yet to get vengeance for this blood feud.
Now, he even wants the family’s Divine Demon-level Martial Arts?
This is outrageous!
Liu Zhenyang remained silent.
Reason told him he should do as Chen Fan said, because their lives were at stake based on his whims.
However, he was unwilling.
Or rather, anyone having the Divine Demon-level Martial Arts was acceptable, but not this man in front of them.
Because for the Liu Family, that would be a disgrace to the whole family!
Even if he were to die and go to the afterlife, he would never be able to face the Liu Family ancestors.
Chen Fan sighed lightly.
"Do you know, before coming to your Liu Family, I visited the Bai Family."
"The Bai Family?"
A middle-aged man who bore some resemblance to Liu Zhenyang couldn’t help but speak up.
Apparently, he was the current patriarch of the Liu Family.
"Indeed."
Chen Fan said, "When I arrived, they were just like you, discussing how to deal with me. But upon seeing me, they immediately quieted down."
"..."
Everyone present felt both anger and shame.
In their eyes, Chen Fan was mocking them, comparing them to the Bai Family, as cowards.
But the problem was, they truly did not dare.
No one is unafraid of death, especially those several tiers above ordinary people.
"When I asked for their Divine Demon-level Martial Arts, the Bai Family patriarch refused. But in the end, he obediently led me to their Scripture Pavilion. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any Divine Demon-level Martial Arts. Even their strongest martial art, the Undying Golden Body, had cultivation gates, which I dismissed."
Chen Fan shrugged, "Your Liu Family ancestor before dying mentioned that your family possesses a Divine Demon-level Martial Arts technique. I promised him that if you cooperate and hand it over, I won’t harm you. But if you choose to defy me, I wouldn’t mind turning the Liu Family into a river of blood today."
After these words, everyone present turned pale.
Based on his actions in Jiangnan City, it’s clear he isn’t a merciful person. The likelihood he killed the Bai Family patriarch is high.
If the Liu Family doesn’t cooperate, then today...
Liu Zhenyang’s face changed repeatedly, finally letting out a sigh, "Handing over the Divine Demon-level Martial Arts to Elder isn’t impossible. But could Elder return it to the Liu Family after mastering it? Because it took several generations of sacrifice for us to obtain it."
He had no other choice.
If he didn’t agree, he would die.
And his death would have no meaning.
Because anyone would know, Chen Fan’s next target would be his son.
"Do you think I’m negotiating with you?" Chen Fan’s voice turned cold.
Liu Zhenyang shivered, nearly collapsing to the ground.
"S-sorry, Elder. I’ll bring the Divine Demon-level Martial Arts to you right away." He said hurriedly, utterly humbled.