Chapter 729: Chapter 729: Rather Die Standing!

Under the sun, a group of people approached the open lawn, striding confidently.

Leading the way was the stern, middle-aged man who discussed plans with Yu Li, head of the Yu Family, the previous night!

This man had a fearsome, piercing gaze, and his entire presence radiated an aggressive, sword-like aura, ready to strike down anyone at any moment!

This was Yu Zhe, second in command only to Yu Li in the Yu family, referred to as “Second Master.” If the Yu Family were a country, Yu Li would be its emperor, and if “Yu Feng” were the prince, Yu Zhe would be the Prime Minister, the highest amongst the servants.

Yu Zhe was a formidable figure, possessing no less than 97 True Qi channels within his body. His overwhelming power lay dormant within him, ready to be unleashed to deadly effect.

“Yu Feng” was the genius of the younger generation in the Yu family, with 92 True Qi channels. Although it seemed not much different from Yu Zhe, in terms of combat experience, fighting power, Yu Zhe was definitely several times stronger. After all, one’s skills improve with age.

This time, Yu Zhe planned to take control of Binhai City and establish the Bai Family as a puppet family. Most importantly, he intended to eliminate Lin Family, brutally kill Huang Xiaolong, and avenge “Yu Feng”!

Following Yu Zhe closely were over twenty experts from the Yu family. With both steady middle-aged men and promising young ones in their ranks, their lineup was formidable!

Local dignitaries of Binhai City, looking at Yu Zhe and his people, felt like they were facing demons; their spirits were on the verge of collapse!

Yu Zhe, at this moment, was like a high-ranking official who had come to a small place. His eyes were arrogantly looking at the dignitaries of Binhai, scanning them one by one.

Anyone who met his gaze felt a chill run down their spine, hanging their heads low with the sole intention of submission.

Also, in Yu Zhe’s eyes, there was a profound sense of hatred and resentment. He mockingly looked around, hoping to find the culprit who had injured Yu Feng, but found no clues.

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“Ah~~~ Lord Yu Zhe! You have arrived! I am Bai Chong from the Bai family. I pay my respects to Lord Yu Zhe!” Bai Chong, with his wife and children, rushed over and knelt directly before Yu Zhe, constantly bowing.

“Hmm…” Regarding Bai Chong’s humbling posture, Yu Zhe seemed quite satisfied. He sneered and nodded. “Good, we of the Yu Family have not misjudged you, Bai Chong. You are indeed a good dog, an obedient dog.”

Hearing this, Bai Chong did not feel humiliated but honored. He flattered further, “Thank you for your recognition, sir! From today onwards, everyone in my family will be the Yu family’s loyal dogs! We will never betray!”

“Where are the people from the Lin family? Have they arrived? Let them stand up!” Yu Zhe coldly declared.

“This… This… Sir, the people from the Lin family, they… they have the audacity to be absent… and I even sent people to the headquarters of the Lin family, but their entire family seems… seems to have disappeared… I don’t know if they have fled. But they shouldn’t have left Binhai City yet.” Bai Chong cautiously reported.

“Humph!” Yu Zhe let out a cold snort, and the air around him became chillingly cold. His gaze flashed with violence, almost frightening Bai Chong to wet his pants, as well as frightening the dignitaries of Binhai City, making their hearts tremble.

“Sir! Please calm down! As long as the Lin family hasn’t left Binhai, even if I have to dig three feet into the ground, I will find them!” Bai Chong hastily stated.

Yu Zhe walked into the open lawn with his family members and servants, sat down on the chair, and then looked at the local dignitaries of Binhai City as if examining livestock. “Apart from the Lin family, I suppose all the important people in Binhai City have arrived, right? Today, I believe you all understand the purpose of my visit here. As the saying goes, unity is the key to success in any undertaking. Binhai City, though it seems prosperous, is indeed fragmented. This time, we from the Yu family intend to reintegrate the forces in Binhai City. We aim to make Binhai City more powerful and flourishing in the future. And our Yu family will become your backing. Are you all satisfied with this backer?”

Upon hearing these words, many dignitaries of Binhai City began to fight to declare their loyalty.

In Binhai City, we from the Yu family have chosen a representative, that is, the Bai family. From now on, Bai family will lead Binhai City. You must assist the Bai family, and you cannot disobey. Whatever the Bai family says goes, because it represents the words of our Yu family.” Yu Zhe said coldly. “Today, you must all make a decision and choose sides. If you agree with what I said, show it. If there are any objections, you can also express them. However, I’d like to remind you that in the eyes of the Yu family, you are all just like ants, easily crushed. Therefore, when you speak, be careful not to say anything wrong. Once you do, you will bring about your own doom.”

On hearing Yu Zhe’s words, these dignitaries in Binhai City didn’t dare to resist. His aura was too strong, shattering people’s spirits. Nobody dared to shake their heads; otherwise, they would be torn to pieces in an instant!

At this point, except for the Gao Family, the Shu Family, and the Sun Family, the rest of the dignitaries all showed their stance, willing to become vassals of the Bai Family.

People like Cui Feiyan, Chairman Cui, Chairman Qiu, and others didn’t anticipate that Huang Xiaolong would attend this summit today. As a result, they steered clear of taking initiative, preferring to blend in and avoid the limelight.

“Alright, the three families from Binhai’s Four Great Families, excluding the Lin Family, what are your views?” Lord Yu Zhe asked sarcastically, directing his gaze at Old Master Gao, Old Master Shu, and Old Master Sun.

“Our Shu Family agrees with every word you’ve said!” Old Master Shu proclaimed without a moment’s hesitation. “Indeed, to have the backing of a powerhouse like the Yu Family is our good fortune. We are honored and humbled.”

“Good. The Shu Family made a wise choice, hence avoiding a catastrophe,” Yu Zhe nodded subtly, his eyes, sharp as a hawk’s, shifting to Old Master Gao.

“Hehehe…” Old Master Gao grinned eerily. “Our Gao Family rejects your proposition. We will neither bow to the Yu Family nor pledge allegiance to the Bai Family.”

This declaration sent a wave of silence throughout the room!

Members of the Yu Family glared at the Gao Family members, murderous intent apparent in their eyes.

“Hahaha! Good, good, excellent indeed…” Yu Zhe chortled maliciously before turning his attention to Old Master Sun.

“We, the Sun Family, are a traditional martial arts family. Comparatively, the Yu Family is like the sun and the moon, vast as the earth and sky. We, the Sun Family, barely compare to the firelight of a firefly. However…” Old Master Sun’s face hardened. “We, the Sun Family, are ready to go all out! Today! Like the Gao Family, we would rather die standing than succumb under the foot of the Yu Family!”

Sun Wei had informed the Sun Family of the trickery involved in this summit.

It was indeed a clash between the Yu Family and Huang Xiaolong.

The Sun Family had received many favors from Huang Xiaolong. Not to mention that Huang Xiaolong is Sun Wei’s man and thus considered part of the Sun Family. As a result, the Sun Family will absolutely not stand in the Yu Family’s camp against Huang Xiaolong.

Besides, the members of the Sun Family, who had seen Huang Xiaolong’s various Divine Skills, did not believe that Huang Xiaolong would be inferior to the Yu Family.

“Sacrificing oneself to stay standing, how admirable!” Yu Zhe sneered, his eyes gleaming with bloodlust. “But, you don’t even have the opportunity to die standing! Go, break the limbs of every member of the Gao and Sun families! Don’t kill them, after all, this is a law-abiding society and we, the Yu Family, will not break the law. However, do break their limbs, render them useless. If they dare to speak out of turn, cut off their tongues, render them mute.”

“Yes, Second Master!”

A pack of Yu Family members stood up, fiercely ready.

“Fight them to the death!” The members of the Sun Family, all mustered up their strength, prepared to fight to their last breath.

However, their martial arts were too weak. Even an average Grandmaster from the Yu Family could easily take them out!

Such confrontation was no different from a physically feeble scholar attempting to battle a ferocious tiger.

It was going to be a bloodbath, a vicious one at that!

Just then–

“The Lin Family of Binhai is here!”

At the same time, a lazy, youthful voice resonated, “The Yu Family? Has that eunuch, Yu Feng, arrived yet?”

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