Ye Xiao's words pronounced the death sentence for Liu Shixun.

Liu Shixun looked at Ye Xiao, and for the first time, despair was evident in his eyes. It seemed he had lost all hope. One could say that at this moment, he wouldn't feel despair if anyone else had said this to him. However, it was precisely because Ye Xiao said it that he felt despair.

In fact, at this moment, Liu Shixun's despair also secretly shocked Chen Maocai, who was standing nearby. He secretly felt relieved, thinking that if he hadn't made an early decision, the Chen family's fate might not have been much better than that of the Liu family now.

Liu Shixun stood up from the ground. At this moment, everyone present looked at Liu Shixun. Those martial artists who had once followed Liu Shixun stood motionless. At this point, not to mention pleading for Liu Shixun, they were unsure if they could even save their own lives.

Liu Shixun sighed, looking at Ye Xiao, and said, "Ye Xiao, in my life, I, Liu Shixun, have never misjudged a person, but it was with you that I was wrong. However, I never imagined that just because of this mistake, I would lose my entire Liu family."

"Wrong, the Liu family still exists." Ye Xiao raised an eyebrow and looked at Liu Shixun.

When Liu Shixun heard these words from Ye Xiao, he was momentarily stunned, but soon understood. Then he laughed loudly and said, "The Liu family does indeed exist, but it is merely a shell. To be honest, my intestines are twisted with regret, but unfortunately, it's really too late."

"He's said enough." Ye Xiao was looking down at Fang Jing in his arms, muttering to himself.

As soon as Chen Maocai heard Ye Xiao's words, he immediately glared at Liu Shixun and said, "Brother Liu, you'd better start your journey soon. This way, you can leave with a little dignity. This is my last piece of advice to you, and Mr. Ye's greatest mercy."

Having lived for sixty or seventy years, Chen Maocai had seen all kinds of people and events. He understood that Ye Xiao's strength was something he could only look up to. Even though he was old enough to be Ye Xiao's grandfather, he knew that in front of Ye Xiao, he was not even as significant as Chen Yiyi. So, being smart as he was, what he should do now was to obey Ye Xiao and not overestimate himself, or else Zhao Guangyi and Liu Shixun would be examples of what could happen to him.

Liu Shixun slowly lifted his head, looking at Chen Maocai with a cold expression. He obviously wanted to settle the score with Chen Maocai, but when he was about to use his True Qi, he suddenly gave up in an instant.

When Liu Shixun gave up, he also felt a sense of deflation.

Liu Shixun also realized he couldn't kill Chen Maocai, not to mention their respective strengths. Ye Xiao was watching nearby, and Ye Xiao had already made it clear earlier, so he knew he was doomed today.

"Chen Maocai, you've lived to such an old age, and now you have to listen to a kid. Don't you feel a bit ashamed? Don't forget, you are the head of the Chen family," Liu Shixun shouted at Chen Maocai.

But Chen Maocai wasn't angry. Instead, he laughed heartily and said to Liu Shixun, "Brother Liu, you're mistaken. In ancient times, young emperors stood atop the imperial court while ministers in their twilight years stood below. Since ancient times, wise birds choose the proper tree to perch upon. Regardless of age, being able to follow a suitable person is the right path. Those who overestimate themselves, hehe, are like Brother Zhao earlier and now you, Brother Liu—a dead end!"

While speaking with Liu Shixun, Chen Maocai did not shy away from praising Ye Xiao, or perhaps, at this moment, he showed great loyalty to Ye Xiao.

"You..." Liu Shixun really hadn't expected that Chen Maocai would say such words, his anger causing him to puff out his beard and glare.

At this time, Chen Maocai's expression turned cold, and he said in a stern voice, "Brother Liu, do you really want Mr. Ye to help you?"

Liu Shixun looked at Chen Maocai, let out a long sigh, and then abruptly gathered a strong surge of True Qi in his hands, which he suddenly struck against his own forehead.

In the next second, Liu Shixun's gaze went blank. He stood motionless in place for less than three seconds before collapsing stiffly to the ground.

Chen Maocai immediately stepped forward, reaching out to touch Liu Shixun's neck, obviously checking if Liu Shixun was still alive. When he felt no pulse in Liu Shixun's neck, he did not stand up. Instead, he suddenly pointed a finger and directly pressed into Liu Shixun's throat. Instantly, Liu Shixun's throat was shattered.

Liu Shixun was dead. It wasn't clear if he died when he committed suicide earlier, but after Chen Maocai's final blow, he was truly dead.

Chen Maocai immediately stood up and looked at Ye Xiao, saying, "Mr. Ye, Liu Shixun is dead!"

Though Ye Xiao did not look over, he could sense Chen Maocai's movements, so he said nothing and continued to look at Fang Jing in his arms.

Seeing that Ye Xiao did not respond, Chen Maocai pondered briefly and then said again to Ye Xiao, "Mr. Ye, Liu Shixun's throat has been shattered by me, confirming he is dead!"

Ye Xiao then acknowledged with a "Hmm," then picked up Fang Jing. His gaze, sharp as a dagger, swept quickly over the crowd present, and he asked, "Where is Liu Wenzhuo now?"

Ye Xiao's voice was not loud, but it was clear enough for everyone present to hear it clearly.

Now that Liu Shixun was dead, even though this was still the Liu family manor, anyone with an IQ over eighty should understand that the Liu family manor no longer truly belonged to the Liu family.

At this time, a former guard of the Liu family, trembling, looked at Ye Xiao and said, "Ye... Mr. Ye, I know where Liu Wenzhuo is!"

"Liu Wenzhuo is not someone you call casually. He is your head of the family." Ye Xiao's gaze swept over the Liu family guard who spoke.

Feeling the chill from Ye Xiao's gaze down his spine, the guard was more than just fearful and quickly said, "Yes... Yes, Mr. Ye."

"Lead the way!" Ye Xiao said.

The guard responded quickly, immediately indicating the direction for Ye Xiao, "Mr. Ye, please!"

Ye Xiao looked at Chen Maocai and said, "I hope that when I return, those breathing are still here, and those not breathing are already gone."

Chen Maocai immediately nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Ye."

Chen Maocai, the head of the Chen family, was respectful and humble towards Ye Xiao, which made everyone present sigh in awe. Such is the power of strength.

Ye Xiao smiled at Chen Maocai and said, "Senior, I've said it before, just call me Ye Xiao. There's no need to be so formal. Alright, I'll go settle my friend and be back soon."

"Yes!" Chen Maocai responded, looking at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao gave a slight smile, then directly carried Fang Jing and proceeded to head towards Liu Wenzhuo's villa, led by the Liu family guard.

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