The newcomer was none other than Ying Chen!
Hearing the butler's words, Ying Chen looked at the butler, then at the Killing Bone Tablet, which had not been quenched by fresh blood for a long time, and a strange smile suddenly appeared on his face.
Just as the butler thought Ying Chen was showing fear and seeking favor, he saw Ying Chen's figure suddenly disappear from his original spot.
In the next second, the butler was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.
Bang!
His cheek slammed hard against the Killing Bone Tablet. A large amount of blood, along with shattered teeth, splattered out and slowly trickled down the tablet's carvings.
"I do want to add some color to your Ma family's Killing Bone Tablet, but it will be with the blood of your Ma family!"
Ying Chen grabbed the butler's neck with one hand, pressing the butler's entire head firmly against the Killing Bone Tablet, and said coldly.
The butler struggled desperately, but to no avail.
In Ying Chen's hand, the butler seemed weaker than a chick.
"You... are courting death..."
Even at this moment, the butler remained defiant.
This showed how arrogant and overbearing he usually was. And this was just a butler of the Ma family. What about the Ma family members themselves?
"What's going on?"
The commotion outside the door alerted the Ma family's bodyguards.
A group of bodyguards swarmed out, instantly surrounding Ying Chen.
Upon seeing the butler pinned to the Killing Bone Tablet, a murderous glint appeared in the bodyguards' eyes.
A real, not false, killing intent.
This meant that all these bodyguards had seen blood and killed people! Otherwise, such genuine killing intent could not have been generated!
"I'm warning you once! Let go of Butler Wu, or face the consequences!"
A bodyguard, with fierce eyes, stepped forward and said.
Ying Chen, upon hearing this, nodded indifferently. "Alright."
Then, he actually released Butler Wu.
Just as everyone was surprised by Ying Chen's compliance, a scream of pain rang out.
It turned out that the bodyguard who had warned Ying Chen was now pinned to the Killing Bone Tablet by Ying Chen in the same manner!
Drip, drip...
The entire place fell silent, with only the gurgling blood from the bodyguard's shattered cheek continuously dripping onto the ground along the Killing Bone Tablet.
"A malevolent star, a malevolent star!" Professor Li, who had been acting as Ying Chen's driver, couldn't help but retreat two steps, muttering.
At the same time, he became even more convinced of Ying Chen's identity. Only an ancient warrior who had fought countless battles could so calmly toy with human lives in the palm of his hand! It was as if he wasn't holding a living person, but a newly hatched chick, ready to be crushed at any moment!
Clearly, Ying Chen's actions also startled the other bodyguards. They were suddenly unsure of what to do. For so many years, everyone who came to the Ma family had been subservient and fawning. Even enemies of the Ma family would first extend courtesies before resorting to force. But they had never seen anyone like Ying Chen who attacked without a word.
"Quick, go report to the master. Tell him a formidable outsider has arrived who doesn't play by the rules!"
A bodyguard whispered.
Soon, someone went to report.
*Splat*, Ying Chen threw the bodyguard to the ground like a discarded dead dog. Then, with his hands behind his back, he looked at the entrance with a nonchalant expression, waiting for Ma Zhenbang's appearance.
"You... leave quickly! While you still have a chance! Otherwise, once Ma Zhenbang comes out, you won't be able to escape!"
Min Ziqiong's face was filled with anxiety. She came to Ying Chen and urged him repeatedly to leave. In her opinion, Ying Chen had injured two members of the Ma family, which was like slapping Ma Zhenbang in the face twice. Ma Zhenbang would definitely not let Ying Chen off!
"Here's some money. Take a taxi to the airport immediately. If you can fly abroad, do so. If not, fly south or west. In short, the further away from the Ma family's sphere of influence, the better!"
"This way, you can save your life... otherwise, you will surely die!"
Min Ziqiong took out the few thousand yuan she had and stuffed it into Ying Chen's hand. After being expelled from the Min family, Min Ziqiong had essentially lost her source of income. This money was obtained by selling her jewelry at a low price.
Unexpectedly, Ying Chen refused outright. "When have you ever seen a master scared away by his own dog?"
"It's this time, and you're still being sharp-tongued! If you don't leave now, it'll be too late!" Min Ziqiong was frantic. She pushed Ying Chen forcefully, trying to make him leave. But how could her meager strength move Ying Chen? Ying Chen was like a towering tree rooted to the ground, unmoving. Instead, it was Min Ziqiong who became exhausted.
In the distance, the sound of footsteps could be faintly heard. Simultaneously, a hoarse voice said, "In the past, people always joked that even an ant crawling past the Ma family's gate had to be careful not to make a sound. Looking at that statement now, it's simply ridiculous! If our Ma family were truly that overbearing, would we allow someone to trespass on our doorstep?"
Upon hearing this voice, Min Ziqiong's whole body turned cold. This voice belonged to none other than the head of the Ma family—Ma Zhenbang!
"It's over, you can't escape now!" Min Ziqiong said despairingly.
"Leave? After slapping my Ma family's face, you still want to leave? Wouldn't that be a laughingstock if it got out?"
"Besides, if you were allowed to leave so easily, Luo Laohu's coffin lid would surely pop open."
Ma Zhenbang appeared at the entrance in a flash, sneering. Luo Laohu was none other than the provincial big shot who had attempted to flatten the Ma family years ago! Rumor had it he had fled abroad, but it turned out he hadn't escaped at all; he had been killed by Ma Zhenbang! Even a big shot like that couldn't escape death after provoking the Ma family, so what chance did Ying Chen have? Therefore, Ying Chen had to die today! He could only die!
"Master, you've finally arrived! This person not only insulted me but also insulted our Ma family's Killing Bone Tablet, saying it should be colored with the blood of our Ma family!"
The butler scrambled to Ma Zhenbang's side, crying out his grievances. However, half of his face was shattered, and he had only a few teeth left. His speech was so slurred that Ma Zhenbang had to ponder for a while to understand his words.
"Interesting, very interesting. Even Luo Laohu wasn't as arrogant as you back then," Ma Zhenbang said, rubbing his chin, his eyes flashing.
Meanwhile, Ying Chen calmly looked at Ma Zhenbang and slowly extended two fingers, saying, "Two matters."
"First: Give me that little girl."
"Second: There has always been only one outcome for those who betray me—death. As for how you die, you can choose yourself; consider it my final leniency!"
*Whoosh!*
Ma Zhenbang's expression changed rapidly.
"Seed? How... do you know that word?"
Ying Chen asked with a half-smile, "Are you truly ignorant or pretending to be? Because... I am the person in your dreams!"
Upon hearing this, Ma Zhenbang's expression became even more complex. Shock, disbelief, fear, and ferocity erupted in an instant but vanished just as quickly. They were replaced by a deep smile.
"The Dragon King's temple was flooded by the very waters it controls; family members failed to recognize each other. So, it turns out it's you, my lord, gracing us with your presence!"
"A misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! If I had known it was you earlier, I would have rushed out to welcome you with both hands, not let these blind subordinates offend you?"
Ma Zhenbang suddenly seemed like a different person. He completely ignored what had happened before and spoke respectfully to Ying Chen! This scene left everyone present dumbfounded and bewildered.