The Xu family members panicked, standing frozen, not daring to move. They knew that a master like Lin Xiaotian could deal with them as easily as crushing an ant. Whoever moved first would surely die, and Lin Xiaotian was clearly preparing to make an example of someone. They were certain he had heard every word they had spoken.
Regret gnawed at them. If they had fled without looking back, they might not have been caught by Lin Xiaotian. Now, their family's strongest fighters couldn't even last a single move against him, and Mr. Liu had already escaped. It was no wonder they had been trying to flee for their lives.
Lin Xiaotian took another step forward, smiling. "What's wrong, everyone? Are you all that cowardly?"
"Weren't you all full of hatred for me just moments ago? In less than a minute, you've all gone silent?"
"I gave you a chance, don't let it go to waste."
Suddenly, one person shouted, "Our family head said those words. He's the one who wanted you dead, it has nothing to do with us."
"We had already escaped, but the family head forced us to come back."
"No one in the Xu family wants to be your enemy anymore. We couldn't defy our family head's orders. If you really want to kill someone, then take him on!"
The Xu family head was shoved forward. He didn't even know who had pushed him. His face was contorted with extreme anger. He stumbled to the ground and turned back, his eyes blazing with fury. "Do you think Lin Xiaotian will let you go just because you pushed me out? I'm already a cripple, so Lin Xiaotian won't do much to me. But you are different."
"You are still martial artists, capable of causing trouble for Lin Xiaotian. He is a ruthless man and will not leave any potential threat behind."
"I know I won't survive today, but if you all accompany me, I won't feel lonely on the road to the underworld."
The other members of the Xu family looked at him with anger. They had even considered bringing their family head with them when they fled, hoping to save his life. To think that he would drag them down with him in his final moments! Some couldn't help but curse, "You bastard! We were loyal to you as our family head. You brought us along when we escaped, but now you're selling us out."
"You only needed to die alone, and we could all live. But you insisted on dragging us down with you."
The Xu family head burst into wild laughter, his eyes filled with madness. "Since I'm going to die anyway, is there any need for the Xu family to exist?"
Countless people's eyes flared with anger. Their hatred for Lin Xiaotian had almost vanished, completely transferred to the Xu family head.
Lin Xiaotian watched with amusement, clapping his hands. "Impressive, joining the Heavenly Net. Truly selfish."
"If you had brought your entire family into it, I might have indeed wiped you all out. But since only you strayed, almost dragging your whole family into the abyss."
"I might consider giving the rest of your family a chance to live."
These words were like a shot of adrenaline to the Xu family members, their faces lighting up with anticipation. All eyes turned to Lin Xiaotian.
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lin, how can we earn this chance to live that you mentioned?"
Lin Xiaotian smiled. "Simple. Identify and hand over the black sheep within your family. I cannot tolerate impurities. You can bring out those who have committed wicked deeds, and for each one you expose, you will live."
"If you expose two, I will allow you to retain your strength and not cripple you into ordinary people."
The crowd hesitated. Relying on their family, they had often acted tyrannically and committed many wicked deeds. Few could remain untainted.
Lin Xiaotian saw their expressions and understood their thoughts. He said with a half-smile, "Don't waste the opportunity I'm giving you. I'll give you only one minute."
"You can send the names of those you know directly to my phone. My number is..."
Some reacted quickly, immediately sending Lin Xiaotian all the information they knew. Lin Xiaotian's phone buzzed with incoming messages. His smile grew wider. The messages not only listed names but also detailed the wicked deeds they had committed. They wanted to seize this opportunity, hoping Lin Xiaotian might spare them.
After the messages stopped, Lin Xiaotian finished reading them, a brilliant smile on his face. "I've seen what you've done, and it's truly despicable. But I'm not a saint, nor do I like to meddle in other people's affairs."
"However, some individuals have crossed the line. If it were mere feuds or battles, it would be one thing, but to attack children? Who did it, step forward, or end yourself."
Someone couldn't bear the pressure any longer and turned to flee. The Xu family head laughed maniacally. "I told you long ago that Lin Xiaotian would never let you off easily."
"But you didn't believe me. Now you do, right? Lin Xiaotian is planning to toy with you until you die."
"You still dream of a way out? Give up on that thought!"
Lin Xiaotian made no discernible move, yet the person who had run away collapsed silently to the ground, followed by heart-wrenching screams, as if enduring unimaginable torment.
Everyone's faces changed. They had no idea how Lin Xiaotian had acted. This unknown was the most terrifying.
Lin Xiaotian smiled. "He will suffer until death. The remaining few of you, step forward. I'm only looking for you. As for the others, I can't be bothered."
Hope reignited in the eyes of the Xu family members. Some even suddenly attacked their companions. A few, caught off guard, were immediately struck down.
"I can testify that he committed such acts. I even advised him before not to go too far, but he wouldn't listen. I've wanted to kill him for a long time."
A satisfied smile appeared on Lin Xiaotian's face. "You're doing well." The person who received the praise beamed and cautiously asked, "Can I have a chance to live?"