Chapter 88 Can You Do Me a Favor?
Looking at the handgun that had rolled at his feet and turned into a lump of scrap metal, Liu Xiangyang was deeply shocked. Could martial arts truly be cultivated to such a realm? Had the world changed?
Suddenly, he remembered Lu Feichen's earlier mockery, "A frog in the well? So, I haven't even seen the tip of the iceberg in this world?"
"Tell me, how do you want to die? Do you think I'll only kill you, or should I annihilate your entire family?" Lu Feichen taunted with relish.
At this statement, everyone in the courtyard felt their hearts sink to the bottom.
Liu Xiangyang's face turned pale. He had never in his dreams thought that things would turn out this way. Despite all calculations, he had not anticipated that his opponent would be a martial artist, and such a terrifying one at that, impervious even to firearms, practically non-human.
Ning Xinlan was also pale, with her hands sweaty from nervousness. Was the Liu Family going to face catastrophe today?
Liu Yongyuan's family stood quietly on the side, their hearts filled with unease; they certainly did not want to go down with Liu Xiangyang's family.
If Lu Feichen decided to implicate them, it would be a disaster out of the blue, and they immediately regretted their visit to the Liu Family, wishing they had gone on a trip to avoid the trouble.
After all, the feud between Lu Feichen and Liu Xiangyang had nothing to do with them. If they were implicated, where would they seek justice?
Chen Jin had already begun to secretly ponder countermeasures. If it really came to a life-or-death moment, he might have to adopt the "every man for himself" approach and sever all ties with the Liu Xiangyang family.
Ji Xingwen, having seen the gun turned into scrap metal, already felt a whirlwind of shock within him. He had never imagined that martial arts could be cultivated to a level comparable to those in martial arts novels.
At this moment, his mind was dizzy, as if a bomber was roaring, unable to think. If this person truly belonged to the Ji Family of Ice City, he certainly couldn't be a nobody; his confidence had been greatly shaken.
"What, haven't decided yet? Then let me make the decision for you!" Lu Feichen looked at the pale, silent Liu Xiangyang and laughed heartily.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"Boss has decided. First, I'll cripple you, then assault your wife, followed by your daughter, and finally kill you. What do you think of that?" Lu Feichen sneered as he glanced at Ning Xinlan, who still had her charm by Liu Xiangyang's side.
He then turned to look at Liu Yongyuan's family, curiously asking, "What's your relationship with Liu Xiangyang?"
When Lu Feichen spoke up and questioned them, Liu Yongyuan's family nearly knelt down.
Chen Jin's throat was dry, his face pale, and he quickly stammered, "No... no relationship, we just came to visit. You have a feud to settle, settle it, but don't involve the innocent!"
Liu Xiangyang's expression suddenly turned gloomy. He glanced at Liu Yongyuan and saw him looking down, silent, and his heart instantly chilled.
Indeed, when a tree falls, the monkeys scatter. When disaster strikes, each flies on their own. Before anything had yet occurred, this family had already disassociated themselves from him. His years of familial affection had truly been in vain.
Ning Xinlan's face grew even paler; society was indeed so realistic. She had never imagined that Chen Jin, who appeared exceptionally close on regular days, could dissociate himself so swiftly and cleanly in a time of crisis.
Liu Yu Qiong was holding Ling Fan's hand, which was ice cold, and she trembled as she spoke, "Ling...Ling Fan!"
"I promised I would protect you!" Ling Fan responded lightly.
Liu Xiangyang's expression changed again and again. He still had one last hope and immediately turned to look at Ji Xingwen, who was standing not far away.
"If you can handle this situation well, I can make decisions regarding you and Yu Qiong's matter," Liu Xiangyang suddenly spoke.
He had thought it through clearly. If Ji Xingwen really had the capability, it meant that the Ji Family's strength was on par with his Liu Family. This could not only solve the current problem but also secure a good match for his daughter, achieving the best of both worlds.
If Ji Xingwen lacked the capability, it only meant that the Liu Family's luck was running out, and this calamity was inevitable. He would have to sacrifice his own life to save his wife and daughter.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yu Qiong felt an icy chill all over her, her face turning pale, but she also knew that her family was facing a life-or-death crisis.
She immediately grabbed Ling Fan and pleaded, "I don't want anything to happen to my family, but I also don't want to marry Ji Xingwen. Can you help me? Consider it a favor owed to you. You can ask for any form of repayment!"
Ling Fan bitterly smiled in his heart. Since he was here, he couldn't just stand by and watch Liu Yuqiong's family be annihilated, regardless of his personal feelings.
"Let's wait and see. Nothing has happened yet, has it?" Ling Fan smiled but showed no intention of intervening.
Liu Yuqiong pursed her lips, feeling extremely anxious yet daring not to say more. She could only stand closer to Ling Fan.
Seeing this scene, Liu Xiangyang almost spewed a mouthful of old blood in anger. What was going on? Shouldn't his daughter be on Ji Xingwen's side at a time like this, showing solidarity and asking for Ji Xingwen's help?
Had she lost her mind? To actually pin her hopes on a mere security guard?
Even the entire family of Liu Yongyuan felt a silent mourning, "It's over. If Young Master Ji feels displeased and unwilling to help, the Liu Xiangyang family is doomed. Really, what was Liu Yuqiong thinking?"
Ji Xingwen also felt a stinging humiliation. To think that he, a successor to a great family, was being overshadowed by a security guard?
Initially, he did not want to get involved, but upon rethinking, he could not swallow his pride.
Thinking of Liu Xiangyang's earlier promises, he secretly thought, "Liu Yuqiong, just you wait. Let's see how I deal with you after I have you in my hands, daring to look down on me like this."
At that moment, he had made up his mind to get Liu Yuqiong by any means. Even if he couldn't win her heart, he'd possess her and torment her severely to quench the fury in his heart.
Thinking this, he stepped forward, cupped his hands in salute towards Lu Feichen and said, "Mr. Lu, may I know if you are from Ice City?"
Lu Feichen, curious about the unfolding scene, wondered about the young man's background.
Seeing Liu Xiangyang's confidence in this man's ability to resolve the situation, he had even forsaken his daughter.
"Oh? You know me?" Lu Feichen said hesitantly.
Seeing Lu Feichen's tacit acknowledgement, Ji Xingwen sighed with relief internally. As long as the other party was from Ice City, the Ji family would still have some influence there.
"Mr. Lu, hello. I am Ji Xingwen from the Ji Family of Ice City. I wonder if you could do me a favor by downplaying this issue. Let the Liu Family provide some compensation as an apology. As they say, resolving conflicts leads to mutual benefits!" Ji Xingwen said diplomatically, handling the situation impeccably.
Instead of using his family's influence to pressure, he sought a favor allowing the Liu Family to save face by offering sincere compensation, thus dignifying both parties.
As a mediator, he managed to appease both parties, demonstrating his adeptness in handling the world's affairs.
Seeing Lu Feichen hesitating, Liu Xiangyang's heart surged with immense hope, thinking the Ji family's influence was indeed substantial.
"Ji family? Which Ji family?" Lu Feichen looked at Ji Xingwen, raising an eyebrow.
"My father is Ji Gang," Ji Xingwen said cautiously, feeling uncertain as he sensed the lack of recognition.
"The chairman of Ji Corporation?" Lu Feichen frowned, as if recalling the name.
Seeing this, Ji Xingwen's heart leaped with joy, "Exactly!"
"Oh, so it's the Ji family. Damn it, I'll do you this favor today. Ask your father Ji Gang if he dares accept this favor. I thought you were someone significant. Shit, you don't even rank among the top four families in Ice City and you dare ask me for a favor?" Lu Feichen shouted, cursing loudly.
Instantly, Ji Xingwen's face turned deathly pale.
Liu Xiangyang's heart sank, his expression equally ashen.
The family of Liu Yongyuan looked at each other in dismay, never expecting that even Ji Xingwen bringing up the Ji family would be ineffective, completely disregarded by the opponent!