chapter 6 Showing a sword in front of Guan Gong

In the quiet Liu Yard, Wenzler carried Philip like he was holding a little chick, following Nick as they left, leaving behind a crowd of dumbfounded onlookers. Beneath the night sky, whether it was Harper and Mia, the Liu family members led by Levi, or even the dandies Philip had brought along, they were all stunned by Wenzler's last words. After a brief moment of bewilderment, the dandies who had come with Philip began to climb to their feet. "Prepare for your Liu family's extinction!" "That's right, the Zhen family has a Fifth-rank warrior. After that kid Nick willingly walks to his death, the Zhen family won't spare your Liu family!" Because Nick had already left, the dandies were no longer as scared as before, and instead, one by one, they gnashed their teeth and hurled threats at Levi and the others. As dandies of Guishan, they had a good relationship with Philip and knew that the Zhen family had a Fifth-rank warrior. Their elders had told them that warriors were ranked from first to ninth, with the legendary war-gods beyond that. A Fifth-rank warrior was considered quite powerful in the secular world. It was rare to encounter one even in a county, let alone in an average city. The Zhen family's ability to develop and gradually become a force to be reckoned with in Guishan over the past few years was largely attributed to the service of that Fifth-rank warrior, aside from Amelia being married off to the head of the Sujiang City Armed Forces. "Dad, should we go after them now and apologize to the Zhen family together?" Hearing the dandies' words, Zeron's face changed. He also believed that Nick going to the Zhen family was akin to courting death. At the same time, he thought of the stern words Sampson had spoken over the phone. "Yes, Dad, that Nick doesn't know his place going to the Zhen family. He'll most likely be killed by the Zhen family's Fifth-rank warrior. We can't just sit and wait for our doom!" The other elders of the Liu family also voiced their concerns, their faces filled with worry. Harper and Mia were equally concerned, but their worry was solely for Nick's safety. Although Nick and Wenzler had reassured them, they couldn't help but be concerned, knowing that the Zhen family had a Fifth-rank warrior, and with the backing of the head of the Sujiang City Armed Forces, how could they not be worried? --- Unlike Liu Yard, which was located in Guishan County, the Zhen family's ancestral residence was situated at the foot of the mountains in Guishan, a vast estate. Deep within the estate stood an ancient mansion, which was the residence of the Zhen family's patriarch, Andy Zhen. At this moment, inside the old mansion, Sampson reported the details of the recent call to Andy. "That damn brat!" After hearing Sampson's report, Andy's eyes gleamed with cold light. "Eight years ago, he ran fast and managed to save his skin. Now he shows up again, not only laying hands on Philip once more but also threatening to have us prepare Philip's coffin. He truly has a death wish!" "If anything happens to Philip, I'll flay that little brat alive!" Sampson spoke with a ruthless expression. "Master Xue, I'll trouble you tonight." Andy's gaze then fell upon a man. This man was named Alan Xue. He wore a black martial arts uniform, had a close-cropped haircut, and his fierce face could frighten children to tears. His gaze was fierce, like a malevolent deity. Throughout the entire Zhen family, aside from Andy and Sampson, everyone else feels intimidated by Alan. "Zhen Lord, please rest assured, he's just a small fry. I could squash him with one hand." Alan grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, and sneered. He appeared quite menacing. As a Fifth-rank warrior, he had honed his martial skills to the point of hidden force. He had killed people, more than one. He had once gruesomely twisted off someone's head and used it as a ball to play with! But it was precisely because he had committed too many heinous acts that he became a target of pursuit by the Long Country Armed Forces. At the time, it was Bart Jiang, the head of the Sujiang City Armed Forces and Andy's son-in-law, who pursued Alan. Alan exchanged his chance at life for two valuable medicines and a martial arts manual, but he promised Bart that he would serve the Zhen family for ten years in return. If not for this, with his strength, how could he possibly linger in a small county? Five minutes later, including Andy and Sampson, all the Zhen family members in the estate had gathered at the entrance. Alan stood at the forefront of the crowd, hands behind his back, waiting for Nick to meet his doom. Ten minutes later, Alan was the first to spot Nick and Wenzler appearing at the entrance of the Zhen estate. He also saw Philip, covered in blood, being carried by Wenzler! "Philip!" Sampson, upon seeing Philip covered in blood, thought Philip had been killed. He roared in anger, "You little bastard, what have you done to Philip?" "Master Xue, kill those two brats!" Andy's complexion also changed. Ever since his youngest daughter married the head of the Sujiang City Armed Forces, the Zhen family had been dominant in Guishan, and no family, including the Liu family, dared to challenge their authority! Now, his grandson, beaten to a pulp and his life hanging in the balance, had ignited his fury! "Grandpa, don't let Uncle Xue kill him. I want to lock him in an iron cage and feed him to the dogs one pound of flesh a day until he dies!" Just then, Philip opened his eyes, no longer pretending to be dead, fearful. Instead, his face was contorted with hatred as he shouted. Surprised by Philip's words, Andy's heart lifted, and he immediately said, "Master Xue, save Philip first!" "You two scoundrels, release the young master of the Zhen family, and I'll make your deaths quick and painless." Alan didn't respond to Andy. Instead, he strode towards Nick and Wenzler, as if the two were already on the chopping block, ready to be carved up. "Boss, should I just crush him?" Wenzler regarded Alan's words as nonsense and turned to Nick for guidance. "Killing him outright would be too easy. Throw him on the ground and let him watch with wide eyes." Nick gave the order casually. "Alright." Wenzler promptly followed the command, then tossed Philip out as if he were disposing of garbage. Bang! Philip hit the ground hard, and the intense pain nearly caused him to pass out. "Philip!" Sampson bellowed as he charged towards Philip. Meanwhile, everyone else, including Andy, watched Nick and Wenzler. It was as if they were all asking: Who gave them the courage to dare to beat Philip like this and recklessly come to the Zhen estate? "Deal with that warrior, don't waste time. I need to get back to my mom and my sister." As if in response to the Zhen family, Nick once again directed Wenzler, his tone indifferent. "Seeking death!" As Nick's voice fell, Alan let out a fierce shout. With a spring in his step, he shot toward Nick, his entire being exuding a murderous intent. As a Fifth-rank warrior, he felt humiliated by Nick and wanted to punch him to pieces! "You puny wretch, you dare lay hands on my boss?" Wenzler sneered, striding forward to meet Alan. It felt like a human tank in motion. Whoosh! In the time it took for Alan to take a breath, he reached Wenzler. His fist lunged toward Wenzler's heart. "You trying to mess with the big fish?" Wenzler mocked with a smile, standing still, allowing Alan's fist to strike. "Boom!" "Crack—" Almost simultaneously, two sounds rang out. Alan's right fist struck Wenzler but was rebounded by Wenzler's protective inner force. His right hand shattered, exploding into a cloud of blood mist! Blood blossomed. At the entrance of the Zhen estate, there was a deathly silence!