Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 182 - 38 Reaction (1)

Chapter 182: Chapter 38 Reaction (1)

"Master Lin, are you saying?"

Both Pei Zeqi and the others were shocked, thinking of the Hong family’s decisive means.

The high-pitched emotions from moments ago were instantly doused.

Especially Pei Zeqi, who, after calming down and pondering Lin Yuan’s words, increasingly agreed with his opinion.

"Thank you for the guidance, Master Lin. The Pei family is willing to serve you."

The Family Head of the Pei family, who controlled all resources of Yanghua, bowed deeply to Lin Yuan.

"No need for that." Lin Yuan extended his hand gently, humbly saying, "With the wisdom of the Pei Family Head, it won’t be long before you understand the gravity of the situation. I’m merely expressing my concerns."

"Master, do you also lack assurance?" Pei Zeqi’s recently calmed state of mind was once again stirred violently.

"I don’t know exactly, just a feeling." Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.

Though he had cultivated his spiritual soul, the time had been short. He felt like a headless fly, buzzing aimlessly. Truly facing strange wandering souls, he wasn’t very confident.

The cold wind blew, and snowflakes fell once more.

Feeling the cold wind, Lin Yuan suddenly thought of the displaced poor in the snow disaster.

And many families destroyed due to the conflicts between the Hong and Pei families.

"Before, without status or position, I couldn’t change their situations. Now, barely standing at the peak of Yanghua, I can do something." Lin Yuan pondered for a moment.

Although he had no intention of saving the world, a sense of compassion for the lower-class people always lingered in his heart.

"This winter is particularly cold, with endless snowstorms. Many people are displaced. I have an untimely request," Lin Yuan timely spoke, solemnly saying, "Yanghua has endured such hardships, I hope the Pei family can open their granaries to help the poor survive this winter."

"Recently, too many people have frozen to death."

Thinking about the bumps while riding the carriage, each bump representing a life.

On the one hand, it’s a natural disaster; human factors cannot be ignored either.

"Master, don’t worry. I will arrange it immediately and do my utmost to save the people," Pei Zeqi agreed without hesitation.

After speaking, Pei Zeqi gestured invitingly to Lin Yuan, "Master Lin, thanks to your intervention today, our Pei family survived a calamity. I’ve arranged a feast; please grace us with your presence."

From the time the Hong family attacked, it was now nearing midnight. Everyone was somewhat hungry, and arranging a meal was naturally a priority.

Lin Yuan did not decline and took a step forward.

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A family under the Pei family’s control, specializing in textile production.

Hong Bangzhao was there overseeing, calmly observing the surrounding guards.

Under the Hong family’s slaughter, the core members of this small family were cut down with chaotic knives, leaving no resistance before submitting.

At this moment, a figure appeared, panic-stricken, standing before Hong Bangzhao, trembling like chaff.

"What’s the panic?" Hong Bangzhao slightly frowned, displeased.

This person was a confidant he had nurtured for a long time, yet showing such an inability to remain calm made him doubt their capability to handle important tasks.

Even seeing Hong Bangzhao’s displeasure, the confidant’s panic did not diminish.

"Young Master." The person’s voice trembled, clasped hands uncontrollably sweaty, "It’s not good, something major has happened."

"Family Head, the ones taken to the Pei family have not returned with any news. Information from the Pei family states that they and all elders have been completely annihilated." The confidant’s fear grew as he spoke, terror spreading.

Hong Bangzhao, who was calm moments ago, was stunned, incredulous.

"What did you say?" Hong Bangzhao’s face suddenly darkened, questioning, "If you spread false news and cause panic, you know the consequences!"

"I’ll give you one more chance! Speak again!" Hong Bangzhao’s heart also trembled, sharply interrogating.

"Young Master, the Family Head and elders who went to the Hong family have not sent any news since possibly falling into a Pei family’s trap." After speaking, cold sweat covered the confidant’s forehead as he hesitated to look at Hong Bangzhao, "Moreover..."

"Moreover, what?" Hong Bangzhao’s face turned like charcoal, an inexplicable feeling of panic rising within.

"Moreover," the confidant swallowed, his voice hoarse, "Furthermore, the news says the Hong family head and elders, all, all have been wiped out."

It wasn’t that he couldn’t keep calm, but the news was too shocking, too unbelievable.

When he initially heard it, he couldn’t believe it. But after multiple confirmations, he couldn’t suppress the shiver in his heart.

If such reports were true, the Hong family’s top echelon would be entirely lost. If the Pei family attacked, what would be their chances of survival? Yanghua’s upheaval, Pei family’s revenge, these foreseeable events would certainly happen.

Meanwhile, Hong Bangzhao’s heart pounded fiercely, like a drum struck hard, continuously trembling, showing no signs of stopping.

As soon as the words ’completely annihilated’ were spoken, Hong Bangzhao’s pupils constricted to needlepoints.

Snow gently fell, and the sounds of killing from the distance continued.

Shouts and screams reached Hong Bangzhao’s ears in waves. However, at that moment, he heard nothing.

His mind was filled with endless confusion.

Hong Weiqing was dead, the West River Alliance’s top members were dead, even the Hong family’s Condensed Yuan elder was dead. Most of the Hong family’s top combat power vanished, meaning they could no longer contend with the Pei family.

And once the Pei family organized a counterattack, how could the Hong family respond?

Medicine gardens, the largest pill rooms, herb shops, gambling dens, docks, these lucrative places, what did the Hong family have to defend them with?

Even if the Pei family didn’t take action, internal chaos could erupt within the Hong family.

Hong Bangzhao took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm within.

"Phew!"

He exhaled slowly, forcing himself to remain composed.

"The urgent matter is to handle the Pei family’s impending counterattack. How should I proceed?" Hong Bangzhao rapidly contemplated, his brows furrowing.

"Withdraw, let everyone retreat, fall back to the clan." Hong Bangzhao grasped the main thread, pondering in his heart, "The ancestor is still there; though our Hong family is on the brink, the ancestor’s protection remains, granting a slight hope. Plus, there seems to be a hidden figure in our family who hasn’t made a move. I need to request this concealed master to act and strike down all Pei family leaders at a critical moment."

With that thought, Hong Bangzhao finally found a glimmer of hope, his eyes showing renewed determination.

"Have everyone withdraw and inform the ancestor of this news. The others, upon returning home, await my orders." Hong Bangzhao’s eyes were steady, continuously giving instructions.

"Yes."

Seeing Hong Bangzhao regaining calm, the confidant also regained confidence.

After the confidant departed, Hong Bangzhao no longer lingered, his figure flickered, swiftly heading towards the Hong family garden.

He was unsure of what the hidden figure at home intended.

But to maintain the current state of the Hong family, he had to discern that person’s aims. If the opportunity arose, perhaps the situation could be turned around, salvaging the predicament.

In this critical situation, he dared not delay for a moment, his vitality bursting forth as he rapidly darted towards the Hong family.

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