"Huh?"
Shen Zhengye and his daughter, Shen Lingxue, were both stunned.
Even a Grandmaster was nothing but an ant before Jiang Xinghai?
And he was going to destroy the Wang Family and help the Shen Family rise again?
These weren't just shocking words; they were claims that couldn't be achieved by talk alone!
"Uncle, I'm not joking at all."
Jiang Xinghai's expression was grave. "All these years, I have been blessed by my master's grace and have acquired a host of skills. I've come down from the mountain this time to find the benefactors who saved my parents and repay their kindness, and to find the enemies who harmed my parents and take my revenge."
If he didn't reveal some of his secrets now, it would be extremely difficult to earn the father and daughter's trust.
As expected, Shen Zhengye and his daughter, Shen Lingxue, fell silent.
"I was originally planning to visit the Wang Family tonight, but it's really not appropriate to leave this corpse here. I'll just pay them a visit ahead of schedule." Jiang Xinghai knew it was time to act.
The old butler standing nearby suddenly interjected, "Actually, the Wang Family's driver is still waiting outside."
"Excellent!"
A smile spread across Jiang Xinghai's face as he picked up Wang Zhenhu's body and walked toward the door.
Outside, a Land Rover belonging to the Wang Family was parked nearby.
"Second Master... you!"
The Land Rover's driver saw the dagger stuck in Wang Zhenhu's throat, and his face drained of color.
"Tell Wang Zhenlin that I, Jiang Xinghai, will pay him a visit at ten o'clock sharp tonight. Now, get lost!"
With a chilling glint in his eyes, Jiang Xinghai kicked Wang Zhenhu's body into the Land Rover.
The driver was so terrified by Jiang Xinghai's aura that he pissed himself on the spot, then sped away like a madman.
Shen Zhengye, standing at the door, had seen the entire scene with perfect clarity.
Right now, he didn't completely trust Jiang Xinghai.
But he had already decided to take a gamble!
'If Jiang Xinghai truly has the power to destroy the Wang Family, the Shen Family's resurgence is an absolute certainty!'
'If not, the Shen Family, along with Jiang Xinghai, will be reduced to ashes!'
But there was one condition—
'I will absolutely not let my daughter, Shen Lingxue, take any risks!'
"Jiang, I've prepared some simple food and wine. Why don't you join me for a chat?" Shen Zhengye beckoned him over.
"Alright." Jiang Xinghai nodded readily.
'This is exactly what I was hoping for—a chance to speak freely with Shen Zhengye and get the answers I want.'
"Lingxue, the Sword Soul Master will take you away from Jizhou for a while. That's an order." Shen Zhengye had to think about his daughter's fate.
"I..."
Shen Lingxue looked at the man who had given her life, wanting to speak but holding back.
Then, her beautiful eyes narrowed as she turned to look at Jiang Xinghai—the man who had made her a true woman.
"Go on, listen to your father." Jiang Xinghai had wanted to suggest something, but in the end, he kept it to himself.
"The Wang Family's foundation is far deeper than you can imagine. You'd better think this through," Shen Lingxue warned with a complicated expression, before being led away by a woman in her fifties.
"Don't worry, I will!"
Jiang Xinghai watched Shen Lingxue's retreating figure for a moment, then sat down to have a drink with Shen Zhengye.
During the meal, no matter how Jiang Xinghai asked about the events of five years ago, Shen Zhengye always felt the time wasn't right and remained tight-lipped.
...
The Wang Residence!
Inside the traditional, Chinese-style villa with its antique architecture, an old man in his seventies stared blankly at the cold corpse in the middle of the hall, a dagger protruding from its throat. His entire body seemed to be engulfed in flames of rage.
He was the pillar of the Wang Clan, Wang Enkui!
Beside him stood the core disciples of the Wang Clan, every one of their faces contorted with furious anger.
Wang Zhenlin's fists were clenched, his eyes filled with bloodlust.
He knew Jiang Xinghai was incredibly strong, quite possibly a Grandmaster.
But he never expected Jiang Xinghai to show up at the Shen Residence and so brazenly kill his own brother!
"Zhenhu only has one fatal wound—to the throat. This means he didn't even fight his opponent. It shows how arrogant the bastard is! Damn him! Damn him to hell!"
In a fit of rage, Wang Enkui unleashed his power, and the furniture around him exploded into splinters. "Get the car ready! We're going to the Shen Residence!"
"Father, wait!"
Wang Zhenlin's expression changed abruptly. He shook his head with difficulty and said, "Father, although Jiang Xinghai's crimes are unforgivable, Junhao's injuries still need to be treated by him. Why don't we just wait for him to deliver himself to our door at ten o'clock tonight?"
"Junhao..."
Wang Enkui nodded. "Fine. We can kill the boy after he comes and saves my grandson, Junhao. It won't be too late! Also, immediately summon all clan members who are away and have them return before ten tonight. I will personally annihilate the Shen Family this evening!"
"As you command!"
Wang Zhenlin and the other clan members nodded, their eyes gleaming with frenzied delight.
The pillar of their Wang Clan, Wang Enkui, was a Sixth Layer Grandmaster!
With a Sixth Layer Grandmaster personally taking action, all the disciples of the clan would be able to witness it firsthand and study the secrets of the Martial Arts!
Night fell.
At the Shen Residence, Jiang Xinghai was chatting and drinking tea with Shen Zhengye when he received a call from Lin Liping.
"Mr. Jiang, tonight... would it be possible for you to just give the acupuncture and massage to me alone? As for Lulu, you two can schedule for another time." Lin Liping's cheeks were flushed crimson. "Oh, and I've already booked a room at the Marriott Hotel. Could you come find me after you're done with your business? I'm in room 1707."
According to the original plan, Jiang Xinghai was supposed to give both her and Feng Lulu their acupuncture and massage tomorrow.
But she had never been touched by a man before, and she was worried that if Jiang Xinghai massaged her in front of Feng Lulu, she might lose control of herself.
'It was just too embarrassing.'