「Wang Family Courtyard.」

Wang Hannian, who had stepped down from the position of Family Head many years ago, had always maintained a calm demeanor, unaffected by honor or disgrace. At this moment, however, he was trembling so violently that he could barely stand.

Dressed in martial attire, Yang Hu held a gun to Wang Hannian's forehead, his lips curled into a sinister smile. Behind him, a small, heavily armed squad stood in orderly ranks.

From the moment the Wang Family began investigating Chen Yang's identity, the entire family had been placed under intense surveillance. The instant Wang Qingze and Wang Qiliang left the house, Yang Hu received the news.

Yang Hu snatched the phone from Wang Hannian's hand and grinned, baring his teeth. "Because right now, I'm pointing a gun at your father! If you keep acting up, I swear I'll ransack the entire Wang Family. Believe it?"

"Who… who are you?" Wang Qingze demanded.

"You aren't qualified to know my identity!"

Wang Qingze's expression shifted several times, his tone turning icy. "I don't care who you are! But listen to me carefully. My wife's elder brother is a Sixth Grade Military General! Do you understand the consequences?"

"You mean Zhou Songquan? After I've settled things here, I'll go have a talk with him."

Wang Qingze was speechless.

Talk to a Sixth Grade Military General? Who do you think you are?

Furious as he was, Wang Qingze wasn't a fool. How could he not see that this man was a major figure? Not only had they thoroughly investigated the entire Wang Family, but they showed no regard for a Sixth Grade Military General.

Wang Qingze's breathing grew heavy. How could this possibly be a Centurion?

Just as he was about to ask another question, the other party hung up.

This…

As he clenched his fist, the high-end phone in his hand visibly twisted and deformed until it was just a lump of metal. Then, he spun around and strode back into the main hall.

"Uncle! Please, you have to save me!" Wang Qiliang cried out.

Wang Qingze shot him a cold glance. "Shut your mouth!"

With that, he bowed deeply to Chen Yang. "Mr. Chen, my apologies! I was reckless and offended you. I hope you can be magnanimous and let us go this time."

Wang Qingze apologized?! This… how is this possible?

Instantly, the villa fell deathly silent, as if not a single living soul remained. Even the sound of breathing vanished.

"Uncle, what are you doing? You…" A moment later, Wang Qiliang's eyes were wide, as if he had seen a ghost. How is this possible? Why would my uncle apologize to that loser?! As the eldest son of the Wang Family, a Helmsman of the Martial Association's branch, and the son-in-law of the Zhou Family of Qingqiu Dao, who on earth could make him apologize so humbly?

"I told you to shut up. Are you deaf?" Wang Qingze's eagle-like gaze swept over to Wang Qiliang. "Say one more word, and I'll disown you as my nephew!"

Wang Qingze was seething. If it weren't for Wang Qiliang causing trouble everywhere, they would never have ended up in this situation. From the phone call, he could already guess the extent of the other party's power. They were likely a high-ranking official in the Martial Department, at least above a Sixth Grade Military General. Only such a person would dare to ignore all rules and openly storm the Wang Family residence with weapons. An existence like that could probably annihilate the entire Wang Family with a single sentence.

Keep in mind, after the Zhou Family of Qingqiu Dao produced a Sixth Grade Military General, they rose above countless other families, and no one dared to offend them. This nephew of mine is courting death!

Wang Qiliang didn't dare say another word. His body went rigid, his heart filling with absolute terror.

How could he not see it? Even his uncle didn't dare provoke the man holding him!

"A moment ago, you were threatening to leave me without a burial plot. Why the sudden apology?" Chen Yang feigned confusion as he opened his hand, letting Wang Qiliang drop to the floor.

Wang Qingze gritted his teeth. "I was blind! I am sorry!" He could see it clearly; this Chen was deliberately humiliating him!

After speaking, he grabbed Wang Qiliang from the floor and prepared to leave. Revenge, the prescription—none of it mattered anymore. If the entire Wang Family was really ransacked, it would be too late for regrets.

"Did I say you could leave?" Chen Yang asked.

Wang Qingze froze, the muscles in his cheek twitching as he roared, "Don't you go too far!"

As a Helmsman of the Martial Association and the son-in-law of the Zhou Family of Qingqiu Dao, he was always held in high esteem. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?

"Chen Yang, let it go," Qin Qiu said. Although she didn't know why Wang Qingze had such a sudden change of heart, he had already apologized. Letting him leave now was the best option.

Luo Sulan and Xiao Shuo'e remained silent, but their expressions showed that Chen Yang's words had put them on edge once again. Why can't this damn guy just leave well enough alone? Does he have to stir up more trouble before he's satisfied?

"Today is my wife's birthday, and you've completely ruined the atmosphere," Chen Yang said gravely as he walked closer. "Therefore, I'm very unhappy."

Wang Qingze responded decisively, "I'm sorry. I apologize."

"And?" Chen Yang prompted.

Wang Qingze spun around, his sinister gaze locked on Chen Yang. "You've already crippled him, and I've already apologized! It's wise to leave a way out. Don't push someone into a corner!"

He had lost today, but deep down, he wasn't convinced. His opponent was too young, too arrogant!

Chen Yang laughed. "So, you're saying you can come to my home to kill people, and when you fail, a simple apology is enough? And I'm just supposed to endure it? But if I decide to hold you accountable, that's pushing you too far?"

Wang Qingze was speechless.

Chen Yang spread his fingers, and his right hand swung out in a fierce arc, the air whistling with the force of the blow.

Wang Qingze's pupils shrank. He tried to retreat with his right leg while raising his left arm to block. However, a resounding slap struck him squarely across the face.

SLAP!

The piercing sound echoed through the room.

Wang Qingze staggered back two steps and fell, sitting hard on the floor.

This…

Wang Qiliang and the group of men in black were utterly dumbfounded. Wang Qingze was a fourth-grade Fist Master!

Who… who on earth is this guy?

Clutching his red, swollen cheek, Wang Qingze stared at Chen Yang in sheer horror. This isn't some useless loser; he's a top-tier expert far beyond the fourth grade! Holy shit! If I had known beforehand, I never would have dared to come here alone!

Chen Yang walked over to him and patted his cheek. "If you want revenge, feel free to try. I'll take on whatever you've got."

"No, I wouldn't dare!" Wang Qingze said, his head bowed. He trembled, not daring to move. That single slap had completely subdued him.

"Get lost."

Not daring to delay, Wang Qingze scrambled away in a desperate hurry.

Chen Yang dusted off his hands. As he started to turn, he saw a figure swinging a hand toward his face. He frowned and caught her wrist.

"How dare you fight back?" Luo Sulan roared, her face contorted with rage. "You jinx, you troublemaker, get out of here right now! That was Wang Qingze! Have you even thought about the consequences?"

"What consequences could there be?" Chen Yang retorted, shaking her hand off. "Let me ask you, Mother-in-law, do you have a better way to handle this?"

Luo Sulan was speechless.

"Since you don't, there's nothing more to say."

「Meanwhile.」

Chen Yang's phone rang. It was a call from Zhou Yufei. He glanced at the screen and immediately hung up.

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