"You truly have a big mouth, to speak of destroying my Chen family!"
Chen Jianbei said coldly, "Who do you think you are? You really take yourself seriously! If my Chen family wanted to kill you, it would be as easy as blowing away dust. More importantly, without the City Lord's Mansion protecting you, you'd be like a stray dog."
"Chen Jianbei, don't be too arrogant!"
Ling'er said indignantly, "You dare to curse my personal guard? I think you don't want to live anymore!"
"Miss Ling'er, I wouldn't dare!"
Chen Jianbei smiled, "However, he was disrespectful to me, so naturally, I can't let him off easily. Otherwise, he'd really think I'm someone to be bullied!"
"This is Xuan Emperor City. Is the Chen family trying to rebel?" Zhao Feitian interjected, "They dare to speak to Miss Ling'er like this, showing no regard for her!"
Following these words, Chen Jianbei burst into laughter, "I thought it was someone important, but it's actually Young Master Zhao. Can't you see that Miss Ling'er has no interest in you? Why are you still trying so hard to get close to her!"
"You..."
Zhao Feitian's face turned ashen, filled with anger. Being spoken to like that by Chen Jianbei, he instantly felt humiliated.
"Truly getting more and more presumptuous!"
Ling'er's voice turned icy, her gaze fixed on Chen Jianbei, "Who allowed you to speak to me like this? Is it the backing of your Chen family?"
"Miss Ling'er, please don't misunderstand. I was just joking!"
A smile appeared on his face, Chen Jianbei said slightly, his expression becoming more indifferent.
"If you don't apologize to me now, when my father returns, your Chen family will be finished!"
Ling'er said coldly, "If you bully him, my father might not interfere too much, but if you bully me, it's a different story!"
Chen Jianbei was slightly stunned. Hearing Ling'er's words, he suddenly felt they made sense. After all, Ling'er was Xuan Emperor's darling. If anyone offended her, they likely wouldn't have a good end.
"How about it? Are you scared now?" Ling'er said coldly, exuding an aura, as if everything in his eyes seemed so calm.
"I was indeed rash in my words just now. I hope Miss Ling'er will not be angry!"
Chen Jianbei cupped his fists, his gaze quite serious. Ling'er's words had reminded him that if he truly offended her, he would likely suffer greatly.
"Hmph!"
Ling'er merely snorted coldly, not saying a word, and turned to leave directly. She harbored deep hatred for the Chen family father and son. It was a pity her father wasn't here; otherwise, she would have taught them a good lesson.
Meanwhile, Chen Jianbei's eyes also turned sharp, and he let out a soft hum, "Isn't it just relying on your father being Xuan Emperor that makes you so domineering? But one day, I will rise above you."
"Young Master, you mustn't speak such words carelessly. If Xuan Emperor hears them, the entire Chen family could face utter destruction!" An elder of the Chen family reminded him, looking worried.
Chen Jianbei quickly shut his mouth. He was very clear about what should and shouldn't be said, having lived for so long.
At the same time, Ling'er looked towards Lu Fan, "Don't worry, I will handle this for you. I won't let you be wronged for nothing. When my father returns, I will inform him of this matter!"
"No need!"
Lu Fan shook his head, "This is my matter, and I will resolve it!"
"How will you resolve it?"
Ling'er rolled her eyes, "Do you intend to fight a Half-Emperor?"
"Waiting for some time, it's not impossible!"
Lu Fan smiled slightly, exuding an aura, as if this was nothing in his eyes.
Facing these words, Ling'er felt a tremor in her heart. She clearly hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak like this, which made her feel a little worried.
"Your tone is quite bold, boy. Do you know what a Half-Emperor is?"
Zhao Feitian said coldly, feeling somewhat displeased. At least in his opinion, this matter was not that simple.
"What does it have to do with you?"
Ling'er glanced at Zhao Feitian with dissatisfaction.
Zhao Feitian immediately fell silent, not daring to say anything more.
And within the Chen family, Chen Jianbei was visibly unhappy. Upon seeing the Chen family head, he said, "Father, when do you plan to make a move and deal with that brat?"
The Chen family head and the second master of the Chen family burst into laughter, their eyes glinting with a flowing light.
Seeing this scene, everyone was filled with suspicion, not knowing what was happening.
"Father, why are you laughing?"
Chen Jianbei questioned, looking rather surprised.
"We just received news that Xuan Emperor might be in trouble!"
The Chen family head said coldly, "If this disappearance is true, even the City Lord's Mansion will be a mere shell!"
"Xuan Emperor is in trouble?"
Chen Jianbei blinked, "Does that mean that from now on, in Xuan Emperor City, my Chen family doesn't need to fear anyone?"
"You could say that!"
The Chen family head nodded slightly, exuding an aura, as if all of this had become a reality in his eyes.
"This..."
Chen Jianbei was somewhat moved and overjoyed. If this were true, it would be great news for the entire Chen family.
"However, this matter is of great importance, so you must not leak it!"
The Chen family head reminded him, "After all, no one can be certain whether it's true or not!"
"Whether it's true or false, we can still make a move against that brat!"
Chen Jianbei said with a dark expression, "Without Xuan Emperor's protection, even the City Lord's Mansion is just an empty shell!"
"That may be so, but we still need to be careful!"
The Chen family head shook his head, "That brat can be dealt with, but Young Miss Ling'er is still untouchable!"
"Why is that?"
Chen Jianbei was somewhat surprised and felt something was not right.
"Whether Xuan Emperor is in trouble or not, no one knows for sure. Until the news is confirmed, we cannot act rashly!"
The Chen family head stated directly, his expression serious.
Chen Jianbei nodded slightly, understanding immediately, but he still felt somewhat displeased. Perhaps in his eyes, dealing with Ling'er was equally important.
As night fell and the wind grew strong, outside the City Lord's Mansion, dozens of auras gathered, carrying a chilling intent.
Lu Fan was in the courtyard when he sensed the chilling aura, his eyes instantly becoming sharp, exuding an imposing presence.
"What's going on?"
Lei Batian's voice rang out. Many guards within the City Lord's Mansion also rushed over. They clearly sensed a powerful aura sweeping in, carrying an unstoppable momentum.
"It should be people from the Chen family!"
Lu Fan's voice sounded, carrying an aura, "I truly didn't expect the Chen family to be so audacious as to dare to make a move within the City Lord's Mansion!"
"Chen family!"
Lei Batian's face also turned somewhat grim, and he was at a loss. After all, this matter was of great consequence.