Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 427: The Coercion of the Dong Family

Chapter 427: Chapter 427: The Coercion of the Dong Family

The explosion on the other side had not yet ended when Qisha’s blade had already risen and fallen.

Hu Zhenyuan’s cries were abruptly cut short as his head fell to the ground!

In just a moment’s time, Hu Zhenyuan, the Head of the Nanjiang Martial Alliance, and Wan Hongtian of Qiantang, these figures who appeared mighty in the eyes of common folk, had met such a crude end here.

All together, there must have been at least over two hundred lives claimed!

Looking upon the scene of corpses strewn across the field and rivers of blood, Chen Xuan’s emotions were more complex than ever before.

Prior to this, he had only heard about how powerful the four great families from the east, west, south, and north truly were. Today, he had truly witnessed it.

With ease, they could mobilize over a dozen armed helicopters.

Over two hundred lives, snuffed out with a word!

This was their foundation!

This was their means!

Before, Chen Xuan did not want to get involved with any of the four great families from the east, west, south, or north.

And now, Chen Xuan wanted to stay as far away from them as possible.

Unfortunately, it seemed that Chen Xuan no longer had control over his own fate!

Qisha swept his gaze over the scene of carnage before him, his eyes holding a trace of satisfaction, as if admiring his own handiwork.

With a casual wave of his hand, immediately, over a hundred soldiers dressed in black military gear descended from the helicopters to the ground.

These well-trained men were tasked with blocking roads, processing the scene, and moving bodies.

As a match fell to the ground, the mountain of corpses was instantly ignited.

In a brief moment, the bodies would burn to ashes and the bloodstains washed away clean.

The entire scene would be cleaned spotlessly, as if nothing had ever happened here.

To Qisha Hall, all this was as trivial as a common meal, unworthy of mention.

Qisha did not pay attention to all this; he turned to look at Chen Xuan.

"Mr. Chen, your name has been all the rage here in the Dong Family of late!"

"Let me introduce myself, I am Qisha, the master of Qisha Hall, under the Dong Family!"

Chen Xuan’s expression remained cold, and he said nothing.

Faced with such a bloodthirsty madman who took pleasure in killing, Chen Xuan truly did not know what to say.

Qisha was unconcerned; he produced a scroll from his person and unfurled it.

"Chen Xuan Chen Fengchuo showed great bravery in the feng shui contest against the Sleeping Dragon of the North Family and secured the dragon vein, which has helped our Eastern King."

"By decree of the Eastern King, Chen Fengchuo is now appointed as the leader of the Nanjiang Martial Alliance, commanding both Liangjiang Alliances, and is titled Nanjiang Earl, assisting the Liangjiang Marquis in the great undertaking of driving back the North!"

Qisha’s voice was resonant, issuing the Dong Family’s command to Chen Xuan, as if delivering an imperial edict.

The truth was indeed so, in the underworld, an existence like the Dong Family held a status no less than that of an underground emperor!

Upon hearing the announcement from Qisha, Chen Xuan’s face instantly darkened.

The intent of this directive was obvious; it was to bind him to the Dong Family!

One could imagine, should these words be spread, the North Family would assuredly believe Chen Xuan had sided with the Dong Family and was their pawn!

Not only that, the North Family even had a reason to believe that Chen Xuan had offered the dragon vein to the Dong Family!

For Chen Xuan, this was extremely disadvantageous, and he might even face retaliation from the North Family because of it!

This was definitely not a situation that Chen Xuan wished to see!

Chen Xuan spoke in a chilly tone, "I acknowledge the Eastern King’s kind intentions, but I, Chen Xuan, have modest ambitions and do not seek advancement."

"I never thought of getting involved in the struggles of the mighty, much less of taking a stand in any one family’s camp."

"Therefore, I am sorry, but I cannot accept the Eastern King’s decree, and I hope the Eastern King will understand!"

The moment these words were spoken, a frosty light flashed in Qisha’s eyes.

"Chen Fengchu, are you refusing the Eastern King’s decree?!"

Murderous intent accumulated in Qisha’s voice, "Are you aware that, over the years, no one has ever dared to defy the Eastern King’s decree?"

Chen Xuan’s voice remained calm, "I have no intention of refusing, but I do feel unworthy of the Eastern King’s division of fief. And— are you certain that this decree truly comes from the Eastern King himself?"

There had been rumors that the Eastern King had died some time ago and the Dong Family had kept his death secret to continue deterring the public. The outside world could only speculate about the truth of the Eastern King’s demise.

Now, with Chen Xuan making this comment, his implication was very clear—he was convinced that the Eastern King had indeed passed away!

It was very likely that the real issuer of this decree was the Eastern King’s successor, the Young Eastern King!

Chen Xuan’s speculation was not without basis.

From the behavior of the Qisha Hall just now, Chen Xuan could tell that the Dong Family’s style was certainly the same as that of Qisha Hall—swift elimination and thorough eradication.

Logically speaking, if anyone dared to encroach casually upon the Dong Family’s territory, the first response of the Dong Family should have been to dispatch an organization like Qisha Hall to annihilate the invaders completely, serving as a warning to others.

Yet, Rakshasa Marquis had been on Dong Family’s territory for a whole month, and apart from sending Liangjiang Marquis to confront him, there had been no other action from their side.

This response itself was very abnormal!

The most reasonable explanation was that the Dong Family was afraid!

As for the reason for their fear, it seemed already self-evident!

As Chen Xuan spoke, Qisha’s expression suddenly shifted.

"How dare you, to so recklessly speculate on the Emperor’s life and death!"

Chen Xuan appeared untroubled, "From beginning to end, have I speculated on the Emperor’s life or death? Or is it that Lord Qisha lacks confidence, mistaking my words?"

"You..." Qisha was seething with anger.

Only now did he realize the magnitude of his mistake.

His reaction had inadvertently given everything away.

Perhaps the other party was just testing the waters, yet his response had effectively confirmed to them the Eastern King’s absence!

Qisha was filled with regret, even harboring thoughts of silencing the man forever.

Qisha had always considered himself above everyone else, never placing anyone in his sight.

Yet for some reason, in front of this young man surnamed Chen, he was making mistake after mistake, even completely losing his composure!

Furthermore, anyone who had encountered him, Qisha, would usually be overwhelmed by the murderous aura he emitted, filling them with fear.

However, Chen Xuan in front of him acted as if he were nothing, his presence even overshadowing Qisha’s.

This sensation made Qisha sense a looming crisis.

Qisha realized that this ordinary man, Chen Xuan, who had suddenly risen to the peak, was far more formidable than he had imagined!

But even so, Qisha did not take him too seriously.

In the entire Yan Country, there were many with powerful strength, but how many could truly contend with the big four families of the east, west, south, and north?

Qisha’s expression turned cold again, "After all, are you determined to refuse the Eastern King’s decree?"

Chen Xuan, unruffled, "As I have said, I merely feel unworthy of the Eastern King’s generous affection!"

"You audacious..."

Qisha roared in anger.

But before he could finish, he heard Chen Xuan continue, "Moreover, there is something inappropriate I hope you can convey to the Young Eastern King."

"It’s not so easy to recruit Chen, but pushing me towards someone else is quite simple!"

With a single sentence, Qisha was left speechless.

Chen Xuan’s meaning was straightforward—if they dared to pressure him again, he would directly seek refuge with the Northern Family!

This was an outcome that Qisha could not afford!

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