Chapter 23: The Fall of the Lei Family, Auntie's Whereabouts!

It was clear that Roger Lei was an extremely selfish person. Unmoved by the killing of his wife and children. Because it was someone else who died, he didn't feel the true fear of death. Or rather, he did feel it, but it wasn't strong enough. At the moment when Ben Xiao's knife was at his throat, the sense of crisis of death intensified to the extreme, finally crushing his last stubbornness. Lying on the ground, trembling, he said, "The person who captured your aunt back then was indeed Eric Ye. But the matter was too big, he immediately handed it over to me. I... I tortured Rose Xie severely. I wanted to extract the secrets of the Xiao family and gain merit with the higher-ups. But Rose Xie was tough, her entire skin was lashed to shreds, yet she bit her teeth and said nothing. I was helpless for the moment." "Very soon, people from above came and took Rose Xie away. That's all I know about her." Boom! Ben Xiao listened, his eyes blood-red, his body bursting with anger, and the floor tiles shattered. Anger!!! Auntie's entire skin was actually lashed to shreds! Auntie... In Ben Xiao's mind emerged the image of that woman. Auntie, once a great beauty. Suddenly... Tears welled up. It took a while for Ben Xiao to recover, his bloodshot eyes shooting out intense ferocity, he demanded, "Who from above?" Roger Lei was scared, "I, I dare not say..." "Say!!!" Roger Lei shuddered all over, "The one who took your aunt away, was Christian Zhang from Jiang Dong!" Ben Xiao's eyes turned cold. Christian Zhang!! You won't die a good death!!! Roger Lei, sensing Ben Xiao's towering rage, quickly knocked his head on the ground, tremblingly confessed, "Although I, Roger Lei, appear glorious, I also have a martial arts master behind me, but after all, I am a martial arts master from Donghai, not allowed to show in public. So in Zhonghai, I actually don't hold much high status. In front of a retired general like Christian Zhang, I am no different from a dog." "All I did was under the coercion of Christian Zhang. He is the real culprit who took Rose Xie away." He tried hard to absolve himself of responsibility, fearing that Ben Xiao in a rage would directly slap him to death. Ben Xiao took a deep breath, trying to restrain his towering anger, "Later, did you ever see my aunt?" Roger Lei shook his head, "No. Rose Xie seems to be involved in a big secret. And this secret is also the reason for the fall of the Zhonghai Xiao family. Christian Zhang was eager to dig out this secret. Rose Xie was hidden so deep that outsiders didn't know her whereabouts." Ben Xiao, "One Christian Zhang, can make you fear like this?" Roger Lei trembled, "Outsiders think Christian Zhang is just a figure equal to Vivian Zhou. But in fact, Christian Zhang's real strength is far above Vivian Zhou. Because Christian Zhang is related to The Mighty Dojo, his backing seems to be related to Liam Ye. Otherwise, how could Christian Zhang become a martial arts master?!" Ben Xiao frowned, "Oh? Christian Zhang also became a martial arts master. No wonder..." Taking a deep breath, Ben Xiao demanded, "What happened to the fall of the Zhonghai Xiao family back then? Who else was involved? Who was the mastermind behind the scenes?" Roger Lei dared not hide anymore, "I am ultimately a small figure, I don't know the whole story of such a big event. They wouldn't let me know too much." "But I know, one of the core forces leading the annihilation of the Zhonghai Xiao family, was the Zhonghai Li family. Christian Zhang, in cooperation with the Li family, came from the same lineage. The actions on our side were led by the Li family." The first family of Zhonghai, the Li family! Christian Zhang of Jiang Dong. This was only one of the major core forces involved in the annihilation of the Zhonghai Xiao family. The events of that year, affected so much? Ben Xiao restrained his anger, continued to ask, "Then tell me what your lineage did back then?" Roger Lei, "We were responsible for some peripheral matters. At that time, the Dragon Mountain Xiao family had already been annihilated. The only surviving lineage of the Xiao family was in Zhonghai, guarded by Damon Xiao. Because Damon Xiao had left the Dragon Mountain Xiao family early and was not held accountable, he still had the general's epaulettes, and the Zhonghai Xiao family still led half of the war department's forces in Binh Giang Province. And Damon Xiao's son Simon Xiao was even a peerless talent. To annihilate such a big clan was not an easy task." "That night, Christian Zhang created chaos in Donggang and went to the Xiao family to seek help from Damon Xiao. Damon Xiao sent all the warriors led by the Xiao family to Donggang. Then, Christian Zhang ambushed the Xiao family warriors in Donggang and cut off the connection between the Xiao family and the military government and the Binh Giang war department." "I was following Christian Zhang at that time." "The Zhonghai Li family, Vladimir Li deliberately created conflicts with the Xiao family, poured out in full force, surrounded Misty Lake, and imposed martial law all around. Then, under the pretext of resolving private conflicts between the two families, forcefully entered the Xiao family!" "At that time I was in Donggang, after the battle in Donggang, all the Xiao family warriors were killed. After the Donggang incident ended, I rushed to the Xiao family. By then the battle at the Xiao family had already ended. Damon Xiao and Simon Xiao were both killed. The entire Xiao family, corpses everywhere, blood flowed into rivers." "At that time I saw Vladimir Li in the ancestral hall of the Xiao family, talking with several other top bigwigs. But they were too far away, and those bigwigs deliberately hid themselves, I couldn't see their faces clearly. But at that time, Christian Zhang was standing guard at the door, he should have seen the people inside." "What I know is just this much! Please, Master Xiao, keep your promise and spare my life." Roger Lei narrated what he had seen and heard back then, then kowtowed on the ground, shivering, daring not to breathe loudly. Ben Xiao stood dumbfounded at the door, hands behind his back, looking up at the sky. The sky began to drizzle. The rain in February was bone-chillingly cold. But hot tears flowed from the corners of Ben Xiao's eyes. Uncle, cousin, sorry! Back then, you took on heavy responsibilities, protecting the secrets of the Dragon Mountain Xiao family, giving up your glamorous clothes, stripping off your glory, returning to the old home in Zhonghai. For the Xiao family, you sacrificed too much. I, Ben Xiao, am sorry for you! Thump, thump! "Please, Master Xiao, keep your promise, spare my life!" Roger Lei kowtowed three times, then got up and left. Swoosh! Jacob appeared in front of Roger Lei, "Who let you go?" Roger Lei was shocked, "Just now, Master Xiao said in front of everyone, as long as I say these, he will spare my life. I even recorded it with my phone. I'll play it for you..." "Don't play it." Jacob said, "His Majesty did say he would spare you. But it doesn't mean I will spare you too." With that, a punch pierced through Roger Lei's chest. "Ben Xiao, I didn't expect you to be such a person..." With an unwilling scream, Roger Lei fell into a pool of blood. The head of the first family of Jiang Bei. Dead! Thud, thud! Ryder Su, Diego Su, and Ndubisi Chen all knelt on the ground, loudly begging for mercy. Lost! Completely lost. All jokes about the three families joining hands, about forcefully killing Ben Xiao, about even Vivian Zhou couldn't save Ben Xiao... This young man, is not human! Ben Xiao stood proudly at the door, looking up at the sky, and murmured, "Ndubisi Chen, I remember that day at the Su family, Vivian Zhou specifically stayed to warn you, to stop there. But you refused to believe in evil, today you even dared to join with the Su and Lei families, wanting to kill me forcefully." "If I weren't strong enough, I'm afraid I would be dead in your hands by now, right?" Ndubisi Chen frantically kowtowed, panicking, "Mr. Xiao, I really know I was wrong. Please give me another chance!!" Ben Xiao shook his head, "You have no chance." Swoosh! Jacob made a move. Ndubisi Chen, dead! The corpse lay at Ryder Su's feet. The two of them immediately peed their pants, tears streaming down their faces begging. Ben Xiao stood proudly under the rain, "Ryder Su, I said at the Su family, you will regret your choice for the rest of your life. If you had formed a good relationship with me at the beginning, today I annihilate the Lei family, with just one word I could let you control Jiang Nan and Jiang Bei, such a Su family, what a grand scene." Ryder Su cried. Hysterically! Regret! If he had listened to his daughter that day, what a grand scene the Su family would be today? He trembled as he spoke, "Master Xiao, can you give me another chance..." "Some people and things, once missed, are missed forever," Ben Xiao cut him off. "However, I, Ben Xiao, have always been clear about gratitude and grudges. A small kindness is repaid a thousandfold; a minor grievance is returned tenfold! I remember how Mermaid Su stood up for me at the Mu family's place." "Considering Mermaid Su's part, I will not kill you. But, you cannot escape punishment. Take your son and crawl back to the Su family from here. Moreover, if you dare leak a word about today's events, I will annihilate your entire family." With that said, Ben Xiao picked up Roger Lei's corpse and threw it into the coffin. "From today onwards, there is no Lei family in Jiang Bei!" "Jacob, let's go!" Ben Xiao led the way out. Behind him, nine black-clothed men, carrying nine coffins, left chillingly. They arrived with empty coffins, but left them full. A fierce fire burned down the Lei mansion. ... Meanwhile, when Ben Xiao entered the Lei family. The entire upper echelons of Jiang Bei were shaken. Hotels and residences outside the Lei family's gates were filled with top families coming to gather information. On the rooftop of a residential building. Vivian Zhou and Jabari Zhou had arrived here early. Standing on the rooftop, they had a clear view of the Lei family's gate. And Angus Mu and Odelette Mu were also invited by Vivian Zhou. Vivian Zhou was intended to make connections with Ben Xiao, knowing that Odelette Mu and Angus Mu were very concerned about today's situation. Seeing the worried Odelette Mu, Vivian Zhou assured, "Miss Mu, don't worry. I brought a special medal today. If Ben Xiao is in danger, I will immediately send my granddaughter with the medal into the Lei family to ensure Ben Xiao's safety." Odelette Mu was overjoyed, "Really?" Jabari Zhou said, "Yes, this medal was personally given to my grandfather by General David Hua. Seeing this medal is like seeing General David Hua himself. It's enough to save Ben Xiao." Odelette Mu finally relaxed, her tense body easing. Vivian Zhou murmured, "Ben Xiao truly is a peerless talent, daring to confront the Lei family with nine coffins. Next, we'll see the outcome of the confrontation." Despite this, everyone was still anxious. After all, this was the first family of Jiang Bei. Before long, there was movement in the Lei family! Four hundred armed mercenaries charged in. Odelette Mu was alarmed, "Oh no. The Lei family, in alliance with the Su and Chen families, have deployed four hundred armed mercenaries. Ben Xiao is in danger, Elder Zhou, please send the medal immediately." Odelette Mu didn't even know why she was so worried about Ben Xiao's safety. Vivian Zhou also realized the urgency of the situation. Even if Ben Xiao was a martial arts master, he couldn't possibly resist four hundred armed mercenaries. "Don't panic, Miss Mu. I'll have Jabari Zhou send the medal right away!" Vivian Zhou made a quick decision. Jabari Zhou was about to rush off with the box. Vivian Zhou suddenly shouted, "Wait." Jabari Zhou was startled, "What's wrong?" Vivian Zhou pointed, "Look. The military vehicles of the Zhonghai Military Governor's Office." Swish Siwsh Swish! Everyone turned to look. Indeed, they saw a large number of military vehicles parked outside the Lei family's gate, with thousands of soldiers rushing in. Leading them was a woman... Vivian Zhou was shocked, "One of the two deputy generals of the Zhonghai Military Governor's Office, Daniel Zhang. Why is she here?" Odelette Mu's heart raced. Soon after, Daniel Zhang arrested the four hundred Lei family mercenaries and left. Jabari Zhou was nervous, "Even the Military Governor's Office is alarmed? Does Ben Xiao have a relationship with the Military Governor's Office?" Vivian Zhou was astonished, "I didn't expect Ben Xiao's influence to be so powerful." "Miss Mu, the only mercenaries that could threaten Ben Xiao in the Lei family have been taken away. Ben Xiao should have a great chance of winning now." Odelette Mu nodded but was still very nervous. Her heart felt like it was being gripped, almost unable to breathe. Before long. Someone came out of the Lei family's gate. Vivian Zhou was nervous, "The outcome should be decided now. Just don't know who will come out." "It's Ben Xiao! Grandpa, look, it's Ben Xiao!" Jabari Zhou suddenly shouted. They saw Ben Xiao, with his hands behind his back, walking out of the Lei family's gate in the drizzle. Jacob, closely following behind. Behind them, nine robust black-clothed men carried nine coffins, leaving triumphantly. Odelette Mu suddenly clenched her fists, screaming inside. Ben Xiao won! For many years, she had never been as excited as she was at this moment. However, the next scene she saw was unforgettable. Ryder Su and Diego Su were crawling out from inside the gate. Crawling along the road. Leaving two trails of blood behind. These were the heads of the first family of Jiang Nan! Then, a fierce fire burned the Lei mansion. The first family of Jiang Bei, thus perished. Odelette Mu looked at Ryder Su and Diego Su crawling on the road, her expression solemn, filled with indescribable sadness and helplessness. These were her best friend's brother and father. Vivian Zhou seemed to understand Odelette Mu's thoughts, sighed, and said, "Miss Mu, forgive my frankness. Today, Ndubisi Chen and Ryder Su brought all the forces of their families, joining the Lei family, intending to kill Ben Xiao. It was a life-and-death battle. Ben Xiao not killing this father and son is already merciful. Mostly, he was considering your feelings." "To know, the Lei family was involved in the extermination of the entire Zhonghai Xiao family back then. Hundreds of innocent people from the Xiao family were slaughtered. And now, Ryder Su still dares to meddle in Lei family affairs... Ben Xiao is really considerate towards you." Odelette Mu's mind flashed with the young man's face, full of sorrow and gratitude. "I understand. Elder Zhou, thank you." Leaving these words, Odelette Mu ran off in her high heels. ... In another hotel room. This room had a great view, clearly overlooking the Lei family's gate. A middle-aged man in a grey Zhongshan suit sat on the balcony, sipping red wine while watching the Lei family's gate. Broad-shouldered and well-built, dignified and imposing. His aura was even stronger than Roger Lei's. Had Roger Lei been there, he would have recognized him. This man was Christian Zhang, the retired general star of Jiang Dong. Beside him stood a handsome young man. His son, Malcolm Zhang. Malcolm Zhang snorted, "A waste from the Xiao family, daring to return to Zhonghai and confront the Lei family. Utterly overestimating himself." Christian Zhang leisurely drank his wine, silent. Soon, Daniel Zhang led people into the Lei family and took away four hundred mercenaries. Malcolm Zhang was angry, "My sister dares to openly help Ben Xiao. Has she gone mad?!" Christian Zhang was calm, "Daniel Zhang doesn't know about our Zhang family's enmity with the Xiao family, it's fine." Malcolm Zhang, "I'll call and stop her right now." Christian Zhang shook his head, "No need. She wouldn't get involved in such muddy waters for no reason. It must be an order from General Lee." Malcolm Zhang was shocked, "General Lee? How is Ben Xiao related to General Lee?" Christian Zhang was utterly calm, "Even if General Lee helps him solve the mercenary problem, it's of no use. The Lei family has Izawa Nakten. Speaking of which, Izawa Nakten is almost my half-disciple. With him there, Ben Xiao couldn't possibly win." Before long, Ben Xiao came out carrying coffins. Ryder Su and Diego Su crawled out of the gate. The Lei family burned in a fierce fire. Malcolm Zhang was stunned, "The Lei family... actually lost?!!!" Christian Zhang was also shocked by this scene, his hand holding the wine glass froze, "Interesting! No wonder Ben Xiao dared to come to Zhonghai to investigate the past. Turns out, he also has a martial arts master by his side." Malcolm Zhang said, "It's the brawny man following him, according to my men, named Jacob." Christian Zhang, "Ben Xiao's aura is plain, his meridians were destroyed back in Dragon Mountain Xiao family. He definitely can't practice martial arts. The one who defeated my disciple is most likely Jacob." Malcolm Zhang, "So that's his reliance. Dad, it seems we can't underestimate him. Who knows what Roger Lei said to him before he died, involving our Zhang family." Christian Zhang scornfully said, "Even if Roger Lei revealed me, so what? He may have destroyed the Lei family, but in my eyes, he's just a slightly bigger ant... that's all!" "If he dares to come to Jiang Dong, I'll make sure he dies before dawn." "The current Zhonghai, the situation has been set. It's not something a Ben Xiao can shake." With that, Christian Zhang left. "It's just perfect that he has returned. It's time to see Rose Xie. Perhaps because of his arrival, Rose Xie might loosen her lips. Hahaha..." ----------