Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 942 Settling Karma and Restoring True Name (Complete)
Wang Chen took a long breath and slowly stood up.
He turned around, his indifferent gaze sweeping across the faces of the guests present.
Those who met Wang Chen’s eyes could not help but tremble, unconsciously bowing their heads.
Finally, Wang Chen’s gaze settled on Thousand Household Guo.
"Thousand Household Guo…"
He clasped his fist and said, "Thank you for your efforts, I must trouble you to go over to the Tong family."
Thousand Household Guo laughed heartily and said, "Hundred Household Ling is too polite. Leave everything on that end to me!"
Saying this, he glanced at the guests with a stern warning in his eyes, then left with a group of Blood Cloak Guards.
Thousand Household Guo was so eager because Wang Chen had entrusted him with the task of house raiding.
Tong Wanshan had already died, and the Tong Clan was headless, making them easy to deal with. Attacking such a powerful family was certainly a lucrative job.
Gold and silver treasures, cultivation manuals, mysterious weapons, heavenly and earthly treasures...
Once the secret vault was found, they couldn’t help but get rich!
Most importantly, this raid by Thousand Household Guo was under the commander’s decree, accusing the Tong family of colluding with rebel factions from the Hidden Dragon Hall and plotting against the former head of the Ling Family.
These were not fabricated charges. The methods used by the Tong family to engulf the Ling Family were not particularly clever, and it was not difficult for the Blood Cloak Guard to dig out the evidence.
Even if there was no real evidence, fabricating one was easy!
In any case, the Tong family would certainly be erased this time.
"Zhiyuan…"
At this moment, an elder of the Ling family approached Wang Chen with trepidation and said, "The Tong family has an insidious ambition, they deserve their fate, and Ling Hongfeng earned his death by colluding with them."
"From now on, the Ling family will need your leadership, and we are willing to dedicate ourselves and revitalize the prestige of the Ling Family!"
As the saying goes, might overrules reason. Although Wang Chen’s brutal methods were unsettling, who now within the Ling family would dare stand up and argue with him?
Ling Hongfeng had already died, but the chaos within the Ling Family couldn’t continue.
Otherwise, no one would benefit!
Currently, for the headless Ling family, having Wang Chen, a decisive and fierce family member, was actually a blessing.
With the example of the Tong family, anyone who considered targeting the Ling family in the future would have to think twice.
"Exactly, exactly, the position of family head is yours alone!"
"Uncle Five supports you!"
"Brother Zhiyuan, please look after us in the future!"
"Why call him brother? It should be ’Family Head Sir!’"
"Yes, yes..."
Many of the Ling family members crowded around, each with a flattering smile, irrespective of seniority, they all lowered their stance.
"Hehehe!"
The "performance" of these people made Wang Chen laugh, "Head of the Ling Family? Do you think I cherish such a title? Spit!"
He spat on the ground and said sternly, "Today, the grievances are settled. From now on, Ling Zhiyuan has nothing to do with you people of the Ling Family. Hereafter, my surname is Wang, and my name is Wang Chen!"
None of these Ling family members were any good, opportunistic and sycophantic, merely a stinking morass!
What kind of person was Wang Chen? How could he possibly jump into such a pit and roll with the putrid?
Rejecting his family and changing his surname!
It was unexpected to anyone that Ling Zhiyuan would disdain the Ling family so much and even abandon his name, completely severing his ties with his kin.
Such decisiveness and resolve were truly rare in this world!
"You!"
The old family member felt a surge of blood rushing to his throat, wanting to vomit but not daring to, and unable to swallow it back, he fainted.
The Ling Family was thrown into great chaos once again.
Wang Chen, however, was too lazy to entangle himself any further, leaving behind the guests filling the hall and the blood-soaked floors as he departed from the filthy chaos of the Ling Family.
He went to the Anyang Capital Guard Yamen feeling light and relaxed, awaiting the final results.
The next morning, Wang Chen met again with Thousand Household Guo and the rest of the Blood Cloak Guard.
Having not slept all night, Thousand Household Guo and his men were all radiant and vibrant, smiling so broadly they could hardly close their mouths.
"Hundred Household Ling, I have good news for you!"
Thousand Household Guo said to Wang Chen with a laugh, "The Tong Clan is doomed!"
Last night, he had led his men to raid the Tong Clan. Despite some setbacks, the gains had far exceeded expectations.
The Blood Cloak Guard not only seized astonishing wealth but also unearthed evidence of the Tong Clan’s collusion with the Rebel Faction, as well as a large cache of hidden arms and armor in a secret storehouse.
In fact, many of the Noble Clans in Great Liang were connected with the Rebel Faction and the Heretical Sects, differing only in the degree of involvement.
Once such matters were exposed, they inevitably provoked the thunderous strikes of the Imperial Court and the Blood Cloak Guard!
With these solid pieces of evidence, Thousand Household Guo could raid with total justification, no longer worrying about being impeached.
"Congratulations, sir, on your distinguished achievements!"
Wang Chen laughed, "That is indeed good news."
"It’s all thanks to you."
Thousand Household Guo warmly patted his shoulder, then skillfully stuffed a stack of items into his arms, "Share in the spoils, don’t be shy."
Wang Chen was not shy, "Thank you."
The two men exchanged smiles!
Done with everything in Anyang, Wang Chen planned to leave but then met Commander Zhang of the Capital Guard Yamen.
Whether it was Wang Chen storming the Ling Family or the Blood Cloak Guard raiding the Tong Clan, this commander had always stayed out of sight within the Yamen, maintaining an air of detachment.
Yet this fifth-tier Martial Ancestor, like a Stabilizing Sea Needle, suppressed the entire city of Anyang.
Intimidating families large and small!
It could be said that without the presence of Commander Zhang, Wang Chen could not have easily cleared up the karmic aftermath left by his original self, nor received a substantial unexpected fortune.
"I’ve already investigated thoroughly."
Inside the study of the Capital Guard Yamen, Commander Zhang, whose demeanor was as refined as a scholar’s, said to Wang Chen, "The Tong Family orchestrated the bounty through the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion. Ling Hongfeng sold several shops to raise the reward, and then an assassin from the Hidden Dragon Hall took the contract to kill you."
Wang Chen nodded, "As expected."
Commander Zhang looked at him intently and asked, "How many attempts have there been?"
Wang Chen truthfully replied, "Two."
"Then there’s one more to come."
Commander Zhang solemnly said, "Even though the Tong Clan has fallen, the bounty won’t be retracted. The Hidden Dragon Hall will undoubtedly try to kill you once more, and it’s very likely they will deploy a fifth-tier assassin."
"Let them come then." Wang Chen spoke calmly.
Commander Zhang was somewhat surprised.
Wang Chen was excessively composed, not at all like a hot-blooded sixteen-year-old, especially given his extraordinary talent in martial arts.
After a moment of thought, he said, "I’m worried they will try to assassinate you a third time on your journey back. I can arrange two teams of guards to escort you to Jiangyuan City."
"Thank you, sir!"
Wang Chen performed a salute and said, "However, that won’t be necessary. It’s better if they come; it will settle this matter once and for all!"
Truly a calf not fearing the tiger!
Watching the young Hundred Household before him, Commander Zhang felt a profound sense of emotion and said, "Since you insist, I won’t interfere further. Take care on your journey!"
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The second update is here.
