Chapter 1405 The Yellow Sea Group is Shaken
Meanwhile.
Yellow Sea Group, basement.
Inside a large, dark room, lit by a single lamp hanging overhead, a long walnut conference table was illuminated. Vague figures could be seen around it.
Bang!
A palm slammed onto the table, its echo reverberating in the room.
"You are utterly useless, unable to accomplish such a small task!"
Immediately, an enraged voice followed.
"Apologies, Chairman. It's not that we are incompetent. We were about to apprehend Cao Gang, but unexpectedly Chen Xuan intervened, thwarting our efforts. If I hadn't escaped quickly, I might have met my end there."
A figure standing nearby trembled.
Judging by his gaze, this was the elder in black!
"Chen Xuan? That Chen Xuan again? He has once again disrupted our Yellow Sea Group's affairs!"
The Chairman of the Yellow Sea Group's expression was exceptionally grim.
Chen Xuan had appeared multiple times, and almost every appearance meant the disruption of the Yellow Sea Group's plans. If not for Chen Xuan, the Cao family would likely have been in their grasp by now.
"I propose we eliminate this Chen Xuan first. Otherwise, this brat will surely sabotage our future plans!"
"I also agree that Chen Xuan should be dealt with first. This fellow is too dangerous."
Others chimed in accordingly.
However, someone suddenly said, "This Chen Xuan is not easy to deal with. Do any of you have anyone in mind?"
"He will be coming out of seclusion soon. His disciple was killed, and he has repeatedly expressed his desire to kill that person. Now is the perfect time to utilize him."
"In that case, let him handle it!"
The Chairman's pupils contracted, and he immediately nodded.
Soon, an order was issued from the Yellow Sea Group's board of directors, creating immense ripples in a blood pool a hundred meters deep beneath the Yellow Sea Group. An old man stood in the blood pool, his eyes chillingly cold, "Chen Xuan, your day of reckoning has arrived!"
At this moment, Chen Xuan had driven the Cao family patriarch to the Cao residence. The Cao family members saw their butler heavily injured, and although the patriarch was not severely wounded, he had several minor cuts. The Cao family's private doctor quickly began bandaging his wounds and conducting a thorough examination.
Chen Xuan felt a wave of helplessness. If a full-body check-up was to be done, he didn't know when it would finish. He wandered out on his own.
"You murderer, how dare you come to our Cao family!"
Suddenly, a cold shout rang out.
Chen Xuan turned his head and saw several young men standing not far away, glaring at him fiercely.
"Who are you people? I don't think I know you?"
Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow. He had offended many people in the capital, but he didn't recognize these individuals.
"We are the Eight Kings of the Capital!"
"I am King Zhao, Zhao Yi!"
"I am King Honghai, Lin Chao!"
"I am..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan instantly understood. They likely knew about Ge Feipeng's demise. However, he had burned Ge Feipeng to death; how could they know it was him?
"So, you are the Eight Kings of the Capital. I've heard much about you."
Chen Xuan chuckled.
"Heard much about us? I'm asking you, did you kill Ge Feipeng?"
Zhao Yi said coldly.
As soon as he spoke, Lin Chao rebuked, "Zhao Yi, are you not thinking clearly?"
Hearing this, Zhao Yi realized his question was essentially revealing to Chen Xuan that they had no evidence.
Zhao Yi's expression shifted, and he said to Chen Xuan, "Kid, don't deny it. Ge Feipeng went to settle scores with you and then disappeared. This must be your doing! I'm telling you, my men have found evidence!"
Chen Xuan spread his hands, "Ge Feipeng did come to see me, demanding that painting by Tang Bohu. I didn't give it to him, and then he left. Since you have evidence, then present it quickly."
Zhao Yi knew then that Chen Xuan was not easy to deal with.
However, were the Eight Kings of the Capital reasonable people?
"Kid, stop the nonsense. I'm telling you, whether you were involved in Ge Feipeng's situation or not, you dared to contend with us, the Eight Kings of the Capital, and disrupt our plans. I won't let you off today!"
Zhao Yi rolled up his sleeves and prepared to charge.
But Lin Chao stopped Zhao Yi, saying, "Zhao Yi, don't be so hasty."
Then, he turned to Chen Xuan and said, "Kid, if you obediently confess, tell us where Ge Feipeng is, and hand over that painting by Tang Bohu, we, the Eight Kings of the Capital, can spare you."
This Lin Chao was clearly more insidious than Zhao Yi. If Chen Xuan confessed, he would likely face a storm of retaliation.
However, how could a cunning old fox like Chen Xuan not see through their petty schemes?
"I'm truly sorry, I don't know where Ge Feipeng is. As for the painting, I bought it for three hundred million. Why should I give it to you?"
Chen Xuan said with a faint smile.
Lin Chao's expression darkened; he hadn't expected Chen Xuan to not fall for the trap at all.
"Kid, you're asking for a beating!"
Zhao Yi rolled up his sleeves and charged at Chen Xuan. This time, Lin Chao did not intervene.
Chen Xuan dodged, and Zhao Yi was sent flying, crashing into a tree. Dazed, he collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan was also surprised. Zhao Yi's weakness exceeded Chen Xuan's expectations.
It seemed this guy was purely useless!
"Brothers, charge!"
Lin Chao called out, and a group of people rushed towards Chen Xuan.
However, the outcome was quite pathetic. Several people were beaten black and blue, limping. Two even lost their front teeth, and when they spoke, the wind whistled through the gaps, making their speech unintelligible.
In fact, this also exceeded their expectations. Normally, they rarely resorted to violence, and even when they did, their opponents knew they were the Eight Kings of the Capital and dared not retaliate. But this time, it was different. How could Chen Xuan give them such face?
"Kid, you dare to hit us? Do you know what this place is?"
"Yeah, kid, do you know what this place is? If you dare to hit us here, even the King of Hell can't save you today!"
One of the Eight Kings of the Capital yelled.
This was the Cao family of the capital. If you dared to hit someone here, it was simply seeking death.
But they forgot one crucial point: why was Chen Xuan even here?
"It's just the Cao family of the capital. Is that so impressive?"
Chen Xuan spread his hands.
"Impressive? Remove the 'impressive' part. I'll tell you, the Cao family of the capital is one of the three gates among the Nine Gates of the capital. If you dare to hit someone here, just wait for your death!"
"Death? I think it's you who will die today!"
Chen Xuan's cold voice sent a shiver down everyone's spine.
According to the information they received, Ge Feipeng might already be dead. If Ge Feipeng was indeed dead, then Chen Xuan was the murderer. How could they not be afraid if this guy dared to kill them here?
Chen Xuan walked step by step towards the Eight Kings of the Capital. Several of them trembled with fear and slowly retreated backward.