Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 213: Can I Kill Anyone Just By Pointing at Them Like You Can?
Once a family member was designated for Qianling City, it meant they were being completely abandoned. This was a fate Qian Fanfan could not accept. Apologizing to Qian Yourong in her heart, she immediately revealed everything she knew.
The elder flew into a rage upon hearing her words, his beard bristling.
"Brother, look! This is the result of your indulgence. Now we’re in serious trouble!"
"Indeed, Brother. This matter is too serious. If you continue to spoil her as you always have, the entire family will be ruined along with her!"
"Brother, take this opportunity to sever ties with her! I hope it’s not too late!" one after another, the men beside the elder spoke up.
"You’re all going too far! Our Qian Family’s current standing is largely thanks to Auntie’s contributions. Grandfather, you can’t..." Seeing the old man waver, Qian Fanfan tried to reason with him.
But before she could finish, he cut her off. "Shut up! I know what I’m doing!"
After speaking, his lips moved silently. At the same time, Qian Yourong, who stood behind Ning Xuan, glanced in their direction. Qian Fanfan quickly shot her a desperate look, but she only saw Qian Yourong shake her head.
Qian Fanfan’s face drained of color. She could hear the sound of grinding teeth. It’s over, she thought despairingly. Grandfather is truly enraged.
As expected, the elder took a step forward and announced loudly, "Everyone..."
Instantly, all eyes were drawn to him.
"I am Qian Zhao, the head of the Qian Family. I have something to confess to you all."
Hearing this, Qian Yourong’s delicate body trembled and her face turned pale. A moment later, however, a mocking smirk touched her lips as she looked at Qian Zhao, as if what was about to happen had nothing to do with her at all.
Qian Zhao began, refusing to even look at her. "Her name is Qian Yourong, my own daughter. I had her in my old age and doted on her excessively, which led her to become utterly lawless as an adult! You all know of her past transgressions. I can barely bring myself to speak of her recent actions!"
Qian Yourong laughed. "It’s alright, I’ll say it myself. It’s just about being an unchaste woman, divorcing my husband to find a lover. I admit to it all. You don’t have to say it; I will! What’s one more accusation at this point?"
Ning Xuan knew what she was planning and whispered, "Qian..."
"This has nothing to do with you!" Qian Yourong cut him off before he could say another word, loudly declaring that she was severing her paternal ties with Qian Zhao and leaving the Qian Family. She even returned every single item she possessed that belonged to the family.
Before the crowd could recover from this shocking news, someone else decided to join the spectacle.
"Um, I’m leaving the Qian Family too! A family like this isn’t worth staying in. COUGH, COUGH, COUGH."
It was the little fatty, Qian Duoduo, nearly lost in the crowd. He raised a chubby hand, his cheeks puffed up like a hamster’s. I have to fill my stomach before leaving the family, right? As for the future? I’ll worry about that later. Worst case, I’ll just have to go on a diet!
"Whoa, who’s this little fatty? What’s he getting involved for?!"
"I think he’s Qian Wanyi’s son. They only just returned to the family. This kid is really screwing his father over!"
"When he gets home, his old man is going to tan his hide!"
"Will he even make it home? Look at Qian Zhao’s face. He looks like he wants to slap the kid to death!"
"If it were me, I’d be furious! The kid hasn’t even hit puberty and he’s already grandstanding about leaving the family!"
These words reached Qian Zhao’s ears, and he exploded in fury. He couldn’t bring himself to strike Qian Yourong, but this little fatty... swatting him dead would be simple enough.
"You little bastard, are you tired of living?!" Qian Zhao roared, raising his hand to strike.
Just then, his body froze. The other members of the Qian Family also paled. A sword was hovering silently above Qian Zhao’s head—a blade that had descended from the heavens. If its wielder hadn’t shown mercy, their family head would now be dead. A flicker of disappointment crossed someone’s eyes.
"If you dare touch him, I’ll kill you," Ning Xuan’s voice rang out.
"Big Brother!" Qian Duoduo beamed, scrambling toward Ning Xuan. It feels so good to have someone’s protection!
"I’m letting you go for their sake. Leave now," Ning Xuan said again, the threat in his voice vanishing.
A smile touched Qian Fanfan’s beautiful eyes, and a sudden wave of happiness washed over her. She had noticed that when Ning Xuan spoke, his gaze had flickered to her. Clearly, the "their" he mentioned included her. Maybe I should be like Auntie and the little fatty, and leave the family too! The thought suddenly appeared in her mind, growing more and more tempting.
Just then, Qian Fanfan heard Qian Zhao’s voice transmission. "Fanfan, Grandpa is old. The future of the family rests on your generation. Your brother is a lost cause, utterly hopeless. You must think of the family’s interests in the future..."
In the past, hearing such words would have made Qian Fanfan jump for joy. But now, she found it all meaningless.
"Are you listening to me?!" Qian Zhao, seeming to have aged ten years in an instant, noticed her distraction and demanded.
"Yes, yes, I am."
"Don’t worry about your aunt. Once the situation cools down, you can go and bring her back."
Qian Zhao had no idea that upon hearing his words, Qian Fanfan had scoffed internally. Old fogey, just give it up! To Auntie, the family is a cage. She must be overjoyed to finally fly free. And more importantly, she gets to be with Ning Xuan! How much more interesting is that? That guy has been here less than a month, and he’s already done countless things most people couldn’t accomplish in a lifetime...
The more she thought, the more restless she became. Glancing at Qian Zhao, who was still rambling on, she decided to suppress the impulse. They had already left Lovers’ Alley; if she dared to speak up now, he would surely strike her dead with a single palm! Sigh, I wonder what Auntie is doing right now? That scumbag Ning Xuan must have a way to cheer her up!
Thinking of this, Qian Fanfan truly wished she could go back immediately.
She wasn’t wrong.
"Sister Qian, you wouldn’t mind being accused of one more crime, would you?" Ning Xuan asked Qian Yourong with a smile.
"What do you think?" Qian Yourong laughed, seemingly genuinely unaffected by the day’s events.
"I think I’ve done a bit too much killing lately. How about you help me take care of a few?" Ning Xuan winked.
Before Qian Yourong could even answer, the remaining Martial Artists were seething with rage. This little bastard! What does he take us for? Chickens on a chopping block?! Deciding who gets to kill us, right to our faces! The absolute nerve!
Yet, for all their fury, they didn’t dare utter a word. At this moment, whoever spoke would be the first to die. Ning Xuan and the woman had complete control of the area. Against their fusion of Martial Arts and the Dao, the others were utterly helpless.
Qian Yourong’s eyes lit up with excitement. She asked Ning Xuan, "Can I really be like you? Just point at someone, and they die?"
