"It's over, the Qin family is in trouble!"
"Trouble my ass, the Qin family is loaded!"
"Damn, Old Ghost Sang is down, who can beat Ye Zixiao now? If that lunatic is determined to kill Qin Hanshan, I doubt anyone here could protect him."
The onlookers started buzzing again.
Most of the people here had business dealings with the Qin family. Of course, some had grievances with them, had been bullied by them, or even wished for Qin Hanshan's death.
The wedding was definitely ruined.
But the killing was far from over.
With the Qin and Ma families allied, wiping out the Lin family wouldn't be difficult. But the crucial question was, how would things be resolved today? Would the Qin and Ma families go all out against Ye Zixiao?
More importantly, would anyone dare to step forward?
"Listen up, all of you!"
Ye Zixiao stood on the stage again.
He brazenly picked up the microphone and declared, "I will protect the Lin family. Anyone who dares to target the Lin family, I will kill. Every single person present, consider yourselves warned."
Upon hearing this.
A wave of uproar swept through the crowd...
Because Ye Zixiao's words not only signaled a direct confrontation with the Qin and Ma families but also indirectly threatened everyone present, including those dozen or so second-in-commands!
"Damn it, he's crazy!"
"I actually kind of like this kid!"
"Is he challenging an entire city by himself?"
The bystanders, who were initially uninvolved, reacted differently. Some wore cold expressions, others cursed, and some took pleasure in the misfortune. Those who had good relations with the Lin family even felt a bit happy.
Those who bullied the Lin family were their enemies.
Wouldn't those who were friendly with the Lin family also be protected by Ye Zixiao? Though no one knew exactly who he was, with Ye Zixiao's current reputation, no one dared to provoke him.
"This kid is so arrogant!"
"Heh heh heh, youthful arrogance!"
"He won't live much longer!"
The dozen or so powerful second-in-commands, after hearing Ye Zixiao's audacious words, whispered among themselves. After all, they didn't take a brute seriously.
"Dad, what should we do?"
"Patriarch, should we continue?"
"The situation isn't looking good!"
The bald Qin Tian, along with the Qin family's main decision-makers, including Ma Sanchun, gathered behind Qin Hanshan. Facing Ye Zixiao, who had defeated Old Ghost Sang, they were truly bewildered.
"Hmph, the Lin family must be destroyed!"
Qin Hanshan, however, showed no signs of urgency.
He pointed at Ye Zixiao on the stage and arrogantly declared, "Little brat, do you think I have no cards up my sleeve? You may be strong, but mere fighting ability won't save your damn life."
"Then hurry up and reveal your trump card!"
Ye Zixiao continued to provoke him.
"Old Zhao, it's your turn!"
Qin Hanshan turned to the group of second-in-commands and said.
"Alright, I'll do it!"
Deputy Director of Public Security, Zhao Hong, the one Ye Zixiao had shot and who had been driven away by Jiang Xiaoyao, was now stepping up to aid the Qin family.
"Someone."
Zhao Hong shouted after standing up.
From outside, police officers who had been holding their guns rushed in. Approximately fifty to sixty of them, most equipped with riot shields and many with submachine guns.
"Nobody move."
"All non-essential personnel, clear the way."
"Ye Zixiao, get on your knees."
The police officers swarmed forward, shouting, quickly charging onto the stage. They bypassed the Qin family's contingent at the front, raised their guns, and surrounded Ye Zixiao and the three members of the Lin family.
Muzzle after muzzle of dark gun barrels lined up.
Once they opened fire.
Ye Zixiao and the other three would be unlikely to escape!
"Ye Zixiao, Lin Qingzhu."
Zhao Hong, with his belly protruding, stepped forward and said lazily, "I let you off last time, and you still have the audacity to show up. This time, you have nowhere to run. Kneel and surrender!"
"You want me to kneel?"
Ye Zixiao remained incredibly arrogant.
"Calm down."
Lin Qingzhu pulled him back and whispered, "Although the Qin family's move is shameless, we can't charge headfirst into a gun. Zhao Hong has made his stance clear, which means he's considered the consequences."
"What's there to fear!"
"Doesn't your master care about you?"
Lin Qingzhu looked at Jiang Xiaoyao.
"Ye Zixiao, you don't need to discuss this. Either you come with me, or resist and be killed. There are multiple snipers in the nearby buildings; you cannot escape!"
As soon as Zhao Hong finished speaking.
Laser dots appeared.
Approximately five or six snipers had already aimed at the four people on stage. Coupled with the surrounding security forces, escape was truly impossible.
"Officer Zhao, what is this?"
Jiang Xiaoyao, who had been silent all along, finally spoke with a smile. She said calmly, "In Longguo, martial artists are respected. They fight their battles; why should you, who carry a gun, interfere?"
As Jiang Xiaoyao spoke.
The entire venue instantly fell silent.
The Qin family, the Ma family, all the second-in-commands, and all the Lin family members nearby quickly fixed their gaze on Jiang Xiaoyao, wanting to see if she would protect Ye Zixiao.
"Sect Leader Jiang, I showed you enough respect last time when Ye Zixiao shot at people. You can't protect him this time. Moreover, why are you protecting him?"
Last time.
Zhao Hong had acted like a lapdog.
This time.
He arrogantly put on airs.
It wasn't for nothing, as Zhao Hong had been thoroughly bought by the Qin family. Qin Hanshan had offered him an irresistible price and boasted that Jiang Xiaoyao wouldn't dare to turn against them.
"Heh heh heh, this is truly amusing!"
Jiang Xiaoyao stood up, her delicate fingers pointing at Ye Zixiao, but she addressed Zhao Hong, saying, "Isn't it rumored that he's my gigolo? I admit it; I can't bear to see him die."
As soon as she said this.
The audience couldn't hold back anymore!
"Holy crap, it's true!"
"She admitted it, she admitted it!"
"Ye Zixiao is too lucky!"
"I want to be a gigolo too!"
The men babbled, some with envy and jealousy, others cursing with hatred, because Jiang Xiaoyao was considered immaculate in the hearts of men, and it was heartbreaking to see her tainted by Ye Zixiao!
"Heh, so it's true!"
Lin Qingzhu on the stage said coldly.
"Stop messing around, she's talking nonsense. How could a righteous, brave, and kind man like me be a gigolo? Besides, my wife is the most beautiful woman!"
Ye Zixiao argued playfully and shamelessly.
"You don't need to explain. I don't care. If she can protect our Lin family for you, I'll gladly be her maid. As for you, you're doing a good job licking."
"I'm really not a gigolo!"
Ye Zixiao felt a bit displeased.
He looked at Jiang Xiaoyao, only to see her still smiling. She took a few more steps toward Zhao Hong, standing gracefully without speaking, but exuding a powerful aura of threat.
"Are you really going to protect him?"
Zhao Hong said with a hint of panic.
"Absolutely!"
Jiang Xiaoyao nodded with a smile.
"Jiang Xiaoyao, are you going to turn against us?"
Qin Hanshan, not far away, finally spoke.
His attitude towards Jiang Xiaoyao shifted from polite flattery to a cold gaze. He didn't want to fall out with Jiang Xiaoyao, but now that he was here, he had no choice.
"Can't I afford to fall out?"
Jiang Xiaoyao continued to smile charmingly.
"You really can't afford to."
Qin Hanshan smiled slightly and stepped forward, saying, "There are over a thousand people here, and most of them will help me. There are more than a dozen officials here who will also stand by me."
"Are you trying to kill me?"
Jiang Xiaoyao finally stopped smiling.
Suddenly, a man and a woman, appearing from nowhere, materialized on either side of Jiang Xiaoyao. The woman was Jasmine, and the man was Old Vine; they were husband and wife.
As soon as these two appeared.
The surrounding temperature instantly dropped.
"Who are they?"
"Jiang Xiaoyao's two attendants!"
"Holy crap, what level are they?"
"I feel like they're Martial Gods!"
"Two Martial Gods?!"
Whispers quickly spread through the Qin family's ranks.