This statement had a profound impact on Qin Xiaoxuan.
Already filled with unease, Qin Xiaoxuan felt his very soul tremble upon hearing these words.
Director Zhang recoiled several steps, utterly taken aback.
He had not expected the other party to utter such a statement.
Though he didn't know Ye Longlin's identity, the man's background was undoubtedly significant. He truly hadn't anticipated it would be *this* significant!
Higher in status than Ba Qiansui, claiming the position of chief instructor of the Martial Arts Association and placing himself above Ba Qiansui!
It was at this moment that Qin Xiaoxuan recalled a rumor. It was said that a major martial arts battle had once occurred in the capital, concerning the contention for the top spot on the Heaven Ranking. As the chief instructor of the Martial Arts Association, he had naturally participated personally. However, a young man had appeared in that year's Heaven Ranking competition.
This young man had, with one hand, torn through the Martial Arts Association, and even the chief instructor himself was no match for that young man.
As the chief instructor of the Martial Arts Association.
Having been prominent for decades, there was no one, at least openly, who could fight him to a draw.
Yet, in that competition, there was even a rumor that the young man had, with a single hand, forcefully broken through the Heaven Ranking, claiming the top spot, with no one daring to object.
Once, someone, after drinking with the chief instructor, mentioned this matter. After a long silence, he uttered, "If one Yu is born, why must Liang also be born?"
"You... you..."
Just a moment ago, Qin Xiaoxuan, who had been terrified of Ye Longlin, suddenly reacted.
"You want to kill me?"
Qin Xiaoxuan abruptly looked up, his eyes filled with fear as he stared at Ye Longlin, his pupils dilated.
"No, I am a golden badge recipient, the son of the head of the Martial Arts Association in Qing City. You cannot kill me, you absolutely cannot kill me!"
He had been feeling fortunate about his distinguished status, but upon realizing Ye Longlin's intentions, the panicked Qin Xiaoxuan shouted.
Now, he finally understood the meaning behind Ye Longlin's words.
It meant that even with his affiliation to the Martial Arts Association, he could not guarantee his safety.
Ye Longlin looked down and sneered, "Do you think I'm negotiating with you?"
Qin Xiaoxuan's heart sank. Before coming here, he had expected the entire Southern Province to fawn over him due to his status. But upon arrival, he discovered that there was someone in the Southern Province with such an extraordinary background!
Furthermore, the other party intended to kill him!
"No, even if you are a myriad of dragons and elephants, ants can still bite an elephant to death. Aren't you afraid of a counterattack from the Qing City Martial Arts Association? If I die here, my father and the Martial Arts Association will not let you go. Release me, and if you release me, I promise to hand over the list of all involved personnel. If I die, you won't be able to get this list!"
He was a proud scion of heaven; he did not want to die, especially not here.
He still had a bright future ahead of him; he was the successor of the Martial Arts Association. He could not die!
Ye Longlin looked at him, playing with the dragon ring in his hand. "Those you have killed, they also did not want to die. They pleaded for mercy before their deaths, but did you show them any leniency? Did you spare them a way out?"
These words were a condemnation of his conscience.
Those who kill will ultimately die by the sword; just as when you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.
"The list is not important to me. That is something the Dragon Investigation Bureau should consider. What I consider is only your life or death, nothing more."
With that, Ye Longlin placed one hand on Qin Xiaoxuan's head. With a crack, his skull was instantly crushed, his head caved in, and he fell to the ground, his life extinguished.
"Mr. Ye... this..."
Ye Longlin glanced at them, said nothing more, took Mu Hanqi's hand, and left.
At the same time.
Qin Zaitian, who was in the Tian family's assembly hall discussing the wedding dates for their two children, suddenly received a call.
"Patriarch, the young master is dead."
Upon hearing this news, Qin Zaitian's expression immediately turned grim. "This joke isn't funny. Also, are you calling me just to crack this joke? I warn you, don't forget how your son is alive. It's all because of me!"
"I'm not joking. Young Master Qin died in the hospital. When the young master heard that Director Zhang had gone to the hospital, he guessed that they would definitely meet Director Zhang, so he personally went to retrieve them. But he never expected the young master to die in the hospital.
We went to the hospital, but the hospital stated that all surveillance in the inpatient department was under maintenance today, and there was no evidence. And when I asked the people present, they said it was someone named Ye Longlin who did it."
The person on the other end of the phone said anxiously, then sent a few photos. All these photos were of Qin Xiaoxuan's death.
Qin Zaitian's face instantly turned grim, and after hanging up, he crushed his phone.
"President Qin, what happened? Why are you so angry? There's no need to take it out on your phone, hahaha."
Qin Zaitian turned to look at Tian Yi, his eyes full of grimness, and asked, "I heard that Tian Yifei died in the Southern Province, and it was a martial artist named Ye Longlin who did it?"
Tian Yi's expression also turned grim. He slammed his teacup onto the table and couldn't help but warn, "President Qin, you're here today to discuss the marriage, not to mock me. Also, let me tell you, the Tian family is already preparing to kill him. My son will not die in vain!
How dare a mere ant from the Southern Province provoke the dignity of my royal family? Who gave him the courage? And killing my son, do you really think it's that easy to kill?"
Qin Zaitian sneered, his eyes filled with malice. "This marriage definitely cannot happen."
Tian Yi's expression turned completely grim. He slammed his palm onto the rosewood table, shattering it, and stood up. "Qin Zaitian, what do you mean? I warn you, my Tian family is not to be trifled with. If you push us too far, we'll just go to war!"
Qin Zaitian snorted, glancing sideways at Tian Yi. "If you don't mind a ghost marriage, then I have no objections."
Upon hearing this, Tian Yi was stunned. Then, he couldn't help but frown, his eyes narrowing.
His eyes were already small, and when narrowed, they looked like he was asleep.
"Qin Xiaoxuan... is dead?"
Qin Zaitian remained silent, his killing intent gradually radiating.
"Ye Longlin did it?"
Upon hearing this question, Qin Zaitian couldn't help but stand up. The two exchanged a look.
"Your son was also killed by Ye Longlin?"
The two said in unison. Now it was confirmed: their sons had both died at the hands of Ye Longlin.
"It seems we can join forces against Ye Longlin. My son was a Martial Spirit existence. It would be basically impossible for Ye Longlin to kill him unless he was a being above Martial Spirit, but that's impossible!"