Zhang Mingquan said nervously, "Yue Shan has left his current residence and gone to the Liang family's place. He is currently slaughtering indiscriminately."
Chen Nan was stunned for a moment, then grinned, "This day has finally come."
Zhang Mingquan was completely bewildered.
He knew Chen Nan and Liang Jian were good brothers.
Logically, upon hearing that his brother's family was being massacred, he should have reacted with anger.
But why.
Did he give the impression of gloating?
"Have your people keep an eye on the Leng family and Xia Youwei's every move," Chen Nan said, then hurried away from the Zhang residence.
He headed straight for the Liang family's place.
At the same time, he found a passerby and asked him to go to the county yamen to summon people.
With such a major incident happening at the Liang family.
The authorities would surely intervene.
Upon arrival.
He found that everyone in the Liang family was dead.
The ground was littered with corpses.
Blood flowed like a river.
The Liang family members and servants, totaling fifty-three people, were all dead except for Liang Jian, who was on his last breath.
Seeing Chen Nan appear.
Liang Jian extended his trembling right hand and clutched his clothes tightly, "Brother Chen... the killer is the one who assassinated City Lord Yuan..."
"The reason he didn't kill me with one blow... was so that I could tell you... that our Liang family's fate today... is all... is all thanks to you."
"He wants... to make you feel guilty..."
"If we hadn't been so close..."
"If our brotherly affection hadn't been as deep as the sea..."
"He wouldn't have annihilated our Liang family..."
"This is... the Liang family's choice, you... don't have to feel guilty."
"I only hope that on this day next year, you can come to my grave and offer a stick of incense, to mourn me..."
Chen Nan sighed, "I didn't expect you to truly consider me a brother. Since that's the case, then... I won't hide that matter from you anymore."
Liang Jian said weakly, "Tell me..."
Chen Nan asked, "Have you ever wondered why I dared to publicly kill Liu Yu for you?"
Liang Jian smiled weakly, "Because we are deeply affectionate brothers."
"And because Liu Yu deserved to die."
Chen Nan continued, "Then have you ever wondered why I ate the tiger to replenish my body?"
Liang Jian was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.
At this moment.
Chen Nan completely dropped his pretense, and a ferocious smile appeared on his face, "Do you really think I didn't know that you once intended to use that fierce tiger to take my life?"
"Brother Chen, I don't know what you are talking about. Is there some misunderstanding between us?" Liang Jian said, full of terror, his body trembling uncontrollably.
He thought death was terrifying.
But now he realized.
What was most terrifying.
And most chilling to him was Chen Nan.
It was the human heart.
Chen Nan kicked away the hand that was gripping his shoe, "You twice tried to kill me, and each time you almost succeeded. Do you really think I have no temper and can forget what you did to harm me?"
"The reason I publicly killed Liu Yu for you was firstly because he deserved to die."
"Secondly, I needed to let people know about the relationship between you and me."
"This way, I could use others' swords to eliminate your Liang family."
"Because the other party would definitely believe that our affection was as deep as the sea."
"And upon eliminating your Liang family, I would certainly feel guilty and remorseful."
"But..."
"I truly don't feel sad at all!"
Pfft!
Liang Jian spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with anger and killing intent. He pointed at Chen Nan and said, "I treated you as a brother, and devoted all my efforts to you."
"But I never imagined you were a devil in human skin..."
"Even if I had plotted against you, my Liang family members were innocent!"
Chen Nan retorted, "Then, should I die?"
Liang Jian: "You... you will die a horrible death..."
"After you die, you will go to hell..."
Before he could finish speaking, he completely lost his breath.
Even in death, he glared fiercely at Chen Nan.
His eyes were filled with immense hatred.
At this moment.
Uncle Tian, along with the constables from the county yamen, also arrived promptly.
Seeing the scene of carnage.
Uncle Tian sighed and said to Chen Nan, "Young Master Chen, please accept my condolences. The remnants of the Fan Tian Cult killed the Liang family to take revenge on you. You must remain strong!"
Chen Nan said with a look of grief, "Please trouble Uncle Tian to help me give the Liang family a proper burial! It would be a fitting end to my brotherhood with Liang Jian."
Uncle Tian nodded solemnly, "It is only right, it is only right."
Changing the subject.
Uncle Tian said, "Young Master Chen, since the remnants of the Fan Tian Cult have shown themselves, they will surely target you.
"In my humble opinion, you should refrain from appearing in public for the next few days to avoid retaliation from the Fan Tian Cult."
"Our county yamen will also investigate the whereabouts of the Fan Tian Cult remnants, and strive to find and eliminate him completely."
Although Uncle Tian meant well.
Chen Nan did not trust him.
After all.
In the face of absolute strength, blind trust would only lead to one's own downfall.
Therefore.
Ultimately, it still depended on his own abilities.
Afterward, he left the Liang family alone and disappeared into the night.
Just then.
He clearly saw a small mouse leading the way ahead.
At this moment.
A thick layer of goosebumps rose all over his body.
He was certain.
Zhang Mingquan would not have his clansmen lead him for no reason.
Unless he had already been exposed to danger.
As expected.
He keenly sensed someone tailing him from behind.
Although the person's movements were stealthy.
And their aura was concealed.
But as the lord of the immortal realm, he could still perceive the surrounding silence.
There was only one explanation for this situation.
There was a powerful expert hidden in the dark.
If nothing unexpected happened, it would be the remnant of the Fan Tian Cult.
That cultivator in the Hua Xing realm suspected of killing Yuan Zun.
"This is getting more and more exciting!"
Chen Nan's heart rate quickened.
He moved forward rapidly.
After running for about two li, a tall black horse appeared ahead.
Without a word, he mounted the horse and whipped it, galloping towards the west gate.
"I'd like to see if you can escape my grasp."
After Chen Nan rode the horse out of the west city gate.
An old man in a black robe appeared in the darkness.
His eyes were cold and full of playful mockery.
Then, a black,阴气 emanated from within him.
The 阴气 enveloped him, transforming into a black crow.
The crow took to the air, looking down at Chen Nan from above, following him all the way.
Finally, it appeared at the mass grave thirty li west of the city.
Seeing Chen Nan stop.
The crow landed and transformed back into human form.
The sudden appearance startled Chen Nan, making him shiver, "You... why are you here? Are you going to kill me? Please don't, I'm so scared."
Yue Shan looked at Chen Nan with a half-smile, "I've heard you can predict good and bad fortune for people. Dare I ask if you predicted your own demise here today?"
The fear on Chen Nan's face slowly subsided, "Have you ever considered why I would leave the city alone at night and come to this place?"
Yue Shan frowned slightly, "What do you mean?"
Roar!
Accompanied by a low growl.
A coffin lid suddenly flew up from the ground.
The green-eyed zombie instantly straightened up, its icy gaze locking onto Yue Shan.
The moment Yue Shan's gaze was fixed upon him, he felt a prickling sensation on his scalp and a chilling dread.
He knew.
He had fallen into a trap set by Chen Nan.