"Brother Zhao is right."
Elder Yan echoed, "These two people currently lack strength, so they only dare to target small families. I believe if they had enough strength, their targets wouldn’t be the Liu Family or the Song Family, but rather us, the Five Great Families."
The nearby Xu Hu and Elder Qin fell silent upon hearing this.
Indeed, they shared the same thought.
After all, any sensible person who hears these two names would know they are troublemakers. This time, they have acted openly with such audacity.
If no action is taken against them, if they are left unchecked, they will only become more brazen. It is best to eliminate such threats promptly.
For instance, if they were to engage in a battle with Chen Fan and kill him afterwards, the elders could intervene and kill those two right then and there.
Doing so would be beneficial for their families, as the balance among the Five Great Families would be maintained.
"Gentlemen, isn’t this just your speculation?"
Su Ming said leisurely, "Though those two have notorious reputations, under my Su Family’s tutelage, they have long turned over a new leaf. On the other hand, you might have heard that Chen Fan practices that evil Star Absorption Technique, right? Therefore, it’s not difficult for him to master another technique that drains a person’s inner energy and blood, isn’t it?"
The four exchanged glances.
It was clear that Su Ming intended to defend those two.
After all, his reasoning was sound and couldn’t be faulted.
Seizing the moment, Su Ming added, "Rest assured, gentlemen, no matter how skilled those two are, before my Su Family, they must kneel obediently. Otherwise, a mere thought from our family’s ancestor can annihilate them in both form and spirit. Even if they are dissatisfied inwardly, they can’t stir up much trouble."
"That’s true, Brother Su, but there’s always a risk."
Zhao Chunyuan sighed, "If it really is their doing, it’s terrible. They are emboldened by our reliance on them and think we won’t dare touch them. They might do even worse next."
In fact, he harbored deeper concerns he didn’t dare to voice.
That being, as their power grew, could the Su Family’s ancestor still easily kill them?
Given that reaching the level of a Quasi-S-Class Awakened requires exceptional intelligence and strength, such individuals are surely not to be controlled easily. They would find ways to break free, and once found, their first target would be the Su Family.
The Su Family would inevitably face destruction, and their families would likely also be affected.
Indeed, if it came to a direct confrontation, those two wouldn’t be a match for the Five Great Families. But they aren’t foolish; why would they opt for direct confrontation? Today a sneak attack, tomorrow another; no matter how mighty the Five Great Families, they’d still be toyed with, perhaps to the point where they’d fear to go out in public for fear of assassination.
But he dared not say this, knowing it would displease Su Ming.
"Younger Brother Zhao, do you not trust me?"
Su Ming, somewhat unhappy, remarked, "I already said the killings in those families can’t possibly be their doing. It’s definitely that Chen kid, venting his wrath after stealing their cultivation techniques. Enough, don’t discuss this any further.
As for those people outside, go out and reassure them. Tell them that by tomorrow at the latest, our Elder Council will capture that kid and give everyone a satisfactory explanation. As for those two, I’ll urge them to act quickly."
"Understood."
The others nodded upon hearing this.
Even if anyone had more to say, seeing Su Ming’s expression, they wisely chose to keep silent.
Communication cut off, and the meeting room fell silent.
"Alright, everyone, let’s not dwell on this." Xu Hu chimed in with a smile, "Since Brother Su said it’s not their doing, then it’s not their doing."
"Actually, we’re not worried about that," Zhao Chunyuan shook his head, "We’re worried that one day, those two might become the next Chen Fan."
"Indeed," Elder Yan sighed, "If that fear materializes, they would be even harder to deal with than Chen Fan because they are unscrupulous."
Xu Hu’s eyelids twitched at these words, then he laughed, "Relax, relax, Brother Su said everything is under his control. If those two really want to cause trouble, I believe Brother Su can easily deal with them."
"Let’s hope so."
Zhao Chunyuan said no more.
After cutting communications, Su Ming’s face immediately darkened, then he dialed Gong Bo’s number.
Meanwhile, Gong Bo and Yu Jianqiao had just decimated a small family and were tallying their haul.
After all, what could be faster than seizing resources?
The phone buzzed, Gong Bo took it out and, seeing the caller ID, sneered.
"A call from that old codger?"
Yu Jianqiao asked without even looking.
"Who else? He’s probably heard that we cleaned up those family members and called to question us."
"Let him question then." Yu Jianqiao replied nonchalantly.
Having done what he did, he was mentally prepared.
Moreover, the other party needed them, so they couldn’t do anything serious to them.
"Hm."
A smile crossed Gong Bo’s face as he answered the call.
Immediately, a furious voice rang out.
"You have some nerve! Without my orders, you dared to act against the Song Family and others. Are you looking to die?"
Su Ming was indeed furious.
His previous words to Zhao Chunyuan and others were deliberate; he knew very well it was Gong Bo and his comrades.
Yet he couldn’t admit it.
Firstly, if news spread that these two were trained by the Su Family, their reputation would suffer greatly.
Secondly, he intended to push these two into the limelight to succeed the Thunder Emperor and War Emperor.
"Elder Su, what are you talking about? I don’t understand." Gong Bo replied calmly.
"Don’t play dumb with me. Swear by the heavens that the events in those families have nothing to do with you. I urge you to think carefully before answering."
Su Ming’s tone carried a hint of threat.
Though he, as the Su Family’s ancestor, could control their lives and deaths, he couldn’t trouble the other party with every incident, hence he entrusted a specific item. While it couldn’t kill them, it could control them.
Gong Bo’s expression changed slightly.
"Elder Su, no need to be so agitated."
Yu Jianqiao’s voice came through nonchalantly, "We did this for the Elder Council’s sake."
"What?"
Su Ming was almost amused by this claim.
"You say you killed so many people for my sake?"
Gong Bo was also stunned, eying the other with wide eyes.
This guy clearly aimed to absorb those people’s energy for his own strength, yet now it turned into serving the Elder Council?
Such a blatant lie, not even Su Ming would believe it.
"Yes, Elder Su, you heard right. We did this for you and the Elder Council behind you."