Chapter 510: Bring me their heads!
Ling Fan snapped his fingers to kill Tang Hongyi and anger Tang Liang to death, leaving the bystanders dumbfounded.
Even the Tang Family members looked at each other in dismay, caught off guard by this sudden turn of events. The grandfather was the backbone of the Tang Family, and Tang Hongyi was the head of the family. The sudden deaths of these two instantly caused the remaining members to lose their solidarity.
Tang Yinnian and Tang Jianzhong had completely lost their pillar of strength and were at a loss. In a moment of clarity, they turned around and knelt before Ling Fan, banging their heads on the floor like smashing garlic.
"Young Master Ling, please be magnanimous, this matter has nothing to do with us; we didn't even know about it. We haven't been developing our business in Xiangjiang and we don't really have any connection with Tang Hongyi!" Tang Yinnian hurriedly said.
"Yes, yes, we have been developing in Haojiang and Treasure Island. We had to come this time because the old man informed us; it has been many years since we last came to Xiangjiang.
This is Tang Hongyi's territory, which has nothing to do with us. Please show mercy, Young Master Ling. We'll agree to any demand; starting today, we are willing to follow your lead, Young Master Ling!" Tang Jianzhong also expressed his feelings in a rush.
The eldest brother's family is done for, except for Tang Anqi who got away, there is nothing left to be done, and even for taking revenge, that is Tang Anqi's matter now.
Now that the old man is gone too, the Tang Family is broken up. In the future, they can only go their separate ways, and those two have come to a full realization. As long as their own lineage is safe, all is well.
The bystanders couldn't help but sigh at the reaction of the two Tang brothers, truly, the world is unpredictable; in the blink of an eye, everything had changed.
Thinking back, these people were once fully confident and determined to punish the murderer, but now, let alone revenge, they have to hope that the other party is willing to spare them!
"Sorry, but I don't like trouble. Who knows if you're saying one thing but doing another? I don't have the time to hunt each of you down for a reckoning; dead people are the most reassuring. Don't you think?" Ling Fan said indifferently.
The two brothers, upon hearing these words, were terrified out of their wits, knocking their heads continuously until they bled.
"Young Master Ling, we swear, we will definitely not do anything as stupid. We have old people and children to care for; there's no need to ruin our own prospects or gamble with the lives of our family. Although Tang Hongyi is our older brother, we really have no relation with him!" Tang Jianzhong and his brother were so desperate they were nearly in tears.
"Young Master Ling, the two of us swear that from now on we will look to you for direction, and dare not disobey any command you give," said Tang Yinnian as he continued to knock his head on the ground.
Aside, Tang Caiyan watched with a heavy heart, yet feeling helpless. In her dreams, she never imagined that the Tang Family had offended such a terrifying person. Had they known earlier, not to mention seeking revenge, they wouldn't even have had the chance to ask for forgiveness!
Phil, standing by with a pale face, didn't dare to let out a breath. As Tang Caiyan's boyfriend, his heart was also in turmoil. If Ling Fan were to hold them accountable, he wouldn't be able to escape either.
Although he had some influence abroad, that was overseas. Now in Huaxia, his international clout was of no use here. At this moment, he truly realized that things had gone too far.
Ling Fan's gaze swept back and forth between Tang Yinnian and Tang Jianzhong, pondering to himself, feeling that there was some merit to what they were saying.
The Tang Family patriarch, as well as Tang Hongyi, the main line, had been wiped out, leaving only Tang Anqi who had fled.
As for these two, if killed, there would still be children and the family line to deal with. To thoroughly eradicate them, he would have to make a trip to Haojiang and Treasure Island, which would be quite troublesome, and still might not completely eradicate them.
"Hmm, since you two have reflected and are willing to submit, well then, I'll give you a chance today.
Listen well, although I find dealing with your kind troublesome, if you dare have even the slightest disloyalty, I assure you I will leave none of your family alive, and there will be no place for you on this Earth!" Ling Fan huffed coldly.
Upon hearing those words, Tang Yinnian and Tang Jianzhong trembled greatly, quickly prostrating to show gratitude, "We thank Young Master Ling for your generosity, we swear to follow you loyally without any disloyalty!"
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The crowd gathered in the courtyard watched the scene before them, their hearts filled with a complex mix of emotions. The Tang Family's branch in Xiangjiang had come to an end—a conclusion no one anticipated.
"Alas, the ways of the world are unpredictable—never would I have thought it would end like this!" Huo Yingbo murmured softly.
"Young Master Huo, the ending is yet unclear!" Zheng Nan muttered meaningfully.
"Oh? What do you mean, Young Master Zheng?" Huo Yingbo exclaimed in surprise.
"Haven't you seen the might of Nine Dragons Mountain? Others may be one thing, but take Huangfu Yang and Yong Xinghua for example—are they not formidable?" Zheng Nan shook his head slightly.
The onlookers, hearing this, cast complicated glances at Ling Fan. Indeed, this man had killed their two Direct Disciples—how could matters be left unsettled like this?
At that moment, they saw Ling Fan give a faint order to the two kneeling before him, "The two of you, stand up. I don't wish to leave lingering troubles. Since you're here today, let's settle it all at once!
Send someone immediately to Nine Dragons Mountain to inform the masters of the two I just killed that before noon tomorrow, they should come to atone for their disciples' disrespect towards me!
Otherwise, I will level their Nine Dragons Palace tomorrow!"
Tang Yinnian and Tang Jianzhong had just shakily stood up when Ling Fan's words almost knocked them back to their knees in shock!
The two looked at each other, thinking the man in question should be resorting to the best plan of withdrawing.
"What, did you not hear me clearly?" Ling Fan asked, his face growing cold as he looked at the two stunned men.
"Understood... we will notify them immediately!" they replied hurriedly, wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads in fear.
The onlookers were dumbfounded, their eyes wide with astonishment.
Li Zhe swallowed hard, staring at the composed Ling Fan with a hint of admiration creeping into his heart.
"This guy, to actually dare to slight Nine Dragons Mountain so brazenly. He does indeed have the arrogant capital to do so. Living to this point, he really hasn't lived in vain!" Young Master Li lamented silently to himself.
After the initial shock, the rest of the crowd regained their senses, faces tinged with excitement. Ling Fan's challenge to Nine Dragons Mountain was sure to be another great drama.
"Damn, I just hope Master Huangfu and Master Yong Xinghua don't let down us folks from Xiangjiang again!" someone in the crowd prayed silently.
Just then, Ling Fan spoke again, "Right, bring An Xiyao to me. If even a hair on her head is harmed, you'll no longer need to live!"
Tang Yinnian and Tang Jianzhong, who had just relaxed, tensed up once more, sweating profusely. The sisters An Xixue and Xi Yao had been captured and imprisoned by Tang Anqi's own hands, and these two had no idea where to find them!
Ling Fan's brow furrowed slightly, noticing the off expression on their faces, "Hmm? You are not aware?"
"Yes... all this was done in secrecy by Tang Anqi, we truly don't know!" the two said hesitantly.
Ling Fan's gaze turned icy, and he said coldly, "Find her, and if you can't, bring your heads to me!"
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