The magistrate's reprimand made everyone bow their heads in fear, not daring to breathe.
This magistrate was no literary gentleman.
Rumor had it that he had slain tens of thousands of enemy soldiers on the frontier, earning the honor of "Ten Thousand Slayer"!
To oppose this god of war?
Was he tired of living?
Even though the Han Group was the top conglomerate in Island City, in front of the magistrate, they were nothing more than ants.
If he willed it, the Han Group could fall in an instant!
"Reporting to the magistrate, this person has truly gone too far!" Han Shouye pointed at Qin Hanchu and said angrily, "He caused chaos at my family's engagement banquet and colluded with the Golden Lion Group to instigate this dispute!"
The magistrate then looked at Qin Hanchu.
When he saw the Asura Ring on Qin Hanchu's finger, his previously calm gaze changed drastically.
No one noticed that the magistrate's hands began to tremble involuntarily.
"The Asura Ring! This is the Commander's Asura Ring! He... he is the young master whom the Commander sent to be raised outside?"
"His demeanor is exactly like the Commander's!"
The magistrate's heart was churning like a stormy sea.
Outsiders only knew of his "Ten Thousand Slayer" honor on the frontier.
They did not know his true identity.
His name was Wang Zhan, formerly the Deputy Hall Master of the Blood Slaughter Hall of the Asura Army!
After the Asura King died, the Asura Army was scattered and reorganized.
All powerful figures of the Asura Army were either assigned to local posts or held nominal positions in logistics within the military.
Everyone knew that the Asura King's death was suspicious, but under the prevailing circumstances, they could only lie low.
For years, Wang Zhan had been using his influence to search for the Asura King's orphan.
He never expected to encounter him here!
"No, I cannot reveal myself to the young master now. If I get too close to the young master, it will surely attract the enemy's attention!"
Thinking this, Wang Zhan suppressed his inner excitement and, feigning anger, snorted coldly at Qin Hanchu, "Is what the head of the Han family said true?"
"This kid is really out of luck, to have run into the magistrate like this."
"The magistrate has always been stern; this brat is bound to face imprisonment."
"The Golden Lion Group is truly having a bad streak. First, their helmsman died in a plane crash, and now they've incurred the magistrate's displeasure!"
Although the guests dared not speak, they couldn't help but kick someone when they were down in their hearts.
"Magistrate, you should ask Lin Wansheng why I came here to cause trouble."
While others dared not look directly at Wang Zhan, Qin Hanchu continued to meet his gaze.
Although Wang Zhan concealed it well, Qin Hanchu still sensed the excitement and struggle deep within Wang Zhan's eyes.
This made Qin Hanchu somewhat puzzled.
Why would Wang Zhan have such an expression upon seeing him?
"Lin Wansheng, explain what happened!" Wang Zhan, suppressing his inner excitement, looked at Lin Wansheng coldly and questioned, "If there is even half a lie, do not blame me for being impolite."
Hearing this, Lin Wansheng trembled. He fearfully recounted the events.
"Magistrate, my daughter was young back then; my words were just a jest and meant nothing!" After explaining the situation, Lin Wansheng did not forget to excuse himself.
"A jest? The torn paper on the ground, it should be a marriage contract, right?" Wang Zhan snorted, "Since a marriage contract was made, a promise was given. Your Lin family is untrustworthy, so there's no wonder someone has come to seek an explanation. I, Wang Zhan, hate untrustworthy people the most!"
Wang Zhan's words caused everyone's gaze to shift again.
The magistrate was not pursuing Qin Hanchu's disruption but was instead placing the blame on Lin Wansheng.
"This is your family matter, so I will not interfere. However, whoever dares to draw a weapon in front of me will be held accountable by me." Wang Zhan said again.
"Yes," Han Shouye said, suppressing his anger.
"Magistrate, he poisoned my fiancée; I request that the magistrate order him to hand over the antidote!" Han Liang quickly said, not wanting to miss the beautiful Lin Jiaxue.
"Is that so?" Wang Zhan asked Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu smiled, "No, you can try if you don't believe me."
This...
Everyone looked at Qin Hanchu with strange expressions.
Could this be tested?
Who would try it other than Han Liang?
Even kissing Lin Jiaxue would be considered cuckolding Han Liang.
What if Han Liang tried it himself?
What if there really was poison?
"Since the marriage contract has been torn, do not cause further trouble. Give this official some face." Although Wang Zhan's tone was stern, his words were clearly quite kind.
Qin Hanchu could feel the goodwill extended by Wang Zhan. He smiled slightly, then cupped his hands and said, "Of course. We bid you farewell!"
"Magistrate, this person severely injured my son; how can you let him leave so easily?" Han Shouye, seeing Qin Hanchu about to leave, said angrily, "I request that the magistrate act on behalf of my Han family!"
"What do you want?" Wang Zhan frowned slightly, asking Han Shouye indifferently.
"Let him fight one of my Han family guards. If he wins, I have nothing more to say." Han Shouye said, looking at Qin Hanchu with killing intent.
Wang Zhan was eager to see Qin Hanchu's strength. After some thought, he asked Qin Hanchu, "Do you dare to accept the challenge?"
"Why wouldn't I dare? If he wants his guard to die, I will naturally fulfill his wish," Qin Hanchu said with a smile.
Since Qin Hanchu agreed, Wang Zhan naturally would not stop him.
Han Shouye beckoned, and the leader of the Han Group's guards stepped onto the stage.
Being the leader of the Han Group's guards, his strength was naturally not to be underestimated.
This man, understanding Han Shouye's intentions, drew a short knife and viciously slashed towards Qin Hanchu's vital points.
Qin Hanchu dodged the attack by sidestepping and then punched his opponent's throat.
Cough, cough...
The guard leader looked at Qin Hanchu in disbelief. Blood kept flowing from his mouth.
His Adam's apple had been shattered by Qin Hanchu.
Everyone present widened their eyes in shock.
This was the leader of the Han Group's guards, and he was defeated so easily?
Wang Zhan's eyes were filled with excitement.
The young master possessed such combat prowess at such a young age.
Moreover, his attacks were ruthless, without any hint of mercy!
Han Shouye looked at his guard leader, who had fallen to the ground, in disbelief. His heart was bleeding at this moment.
This was a seventh-grade martial artist!
He was dead just like that!
"Head of the Han family, this great gift is for you. Please accept it." After speaking, Qin Hanchu walked to Jin Hailu's side, and the two turned to leave.
"Jin Hailu, what is your relationship with him? You are actually opposing the Han Group for him? Don't you know the current predicament of the Golden Lion Group?" Wang Zhan suddenly asked as they were about to leave.
"I also have a marriage engagement with him. If he is willing, I will be his fiancée," Jin Hailu replied indifferently, her eyes showing some conflict.
"What? This kid also has an engagement with Jin Hailu?"
"As long as he is willing, Jin Hailu will agree to be his fiancée?"
"Who exactly is this person? To have engagement contracts with both Jin Hailu and Lin Jiaxue simultaneously?"
"No wonder Jin Hailu rejects all suitors from afar; she has an engagement."
After Qin Hanchu left, Jin Hailu also led the Golden Lion Group's guards away.
"You may continue." Wang Zhan said, then turned and left.
After Wang Zhan left, Han Shouye angrily smashed a nearby wine bottle on the ground.
Continue?
Was he not embarrassed enough?
"Head of the Han family, although my daughter has an engagement with him, they have never met. They have no relationship whatsoever," Lin Wansheng said, fearing Han Shouye would go back on his word. "My daughter is still a virgin and will never disgrace the Han family's reputation."
"Are you sure Lin Jiaxue is not poisoned? Do you want my son to wait for her for fifteen years?" Han Shouye said coldly.
Hearing this, Lin Wansheng was rendered speechless.
Hu Qingshan's medical skills were extraordinary, and as his disciple, it was not unusual for Qin Hanchu to carry poison.
He dared not guarantee that Qin Hanchu was lying.
If he were to cause Han Liang's death, he would not be able to bear the wrath of the Han Group.
"Dad, we must not forgive him, nor the Golden Lion Group!" Han Liang roared, his veins bulging.
"From today onwards, my Han Group officially declares war on the Golden Lion Group. Anyone who dares to cooperate with the Golden Lion Group is acting against my Han Group!" Han Shouye roared furiously in front of everyone.