As the dust settled, everyone looked up.
A tall, upright figure stood there, unmoving.
Clad in snow-white robes!
It was Bai Zihe!
About ten meters away, a bloodied, mangled figure was curled up on the ground, bleeding profusely and slowly losing all signs of life.
It was their proud Master Jiang!
How could this be possible?
The mocking laughter died abruptly, replaced by stunned silence.
They had all witnessed Jiang Kai's power, how he shattered a steel blade with a single punch…
Yet… yet he was defeated by Bai Zihe in one move?
Gulp.
His Adam's apple bobbed, throat dry.
Bai Zihe slowly turned, his piercing eyes sweeping over them.
In that moment, everyone felt as if they were facing a ferocious beast, and instinctively took several steps back.
Even Zheng Ding Tian and his son, who had been so arrogant moments ago, were no exception.
It was as if…
They were facing not Bai Zihe, but a blood-soaked demon god who had slaughtered countless souls!
“Remember what I said.”
Bai Zihe’s gaze was filled with chilling killing intent as it swept over Zheng Ding Tian, Zheng Hao Xiong, and the other members of the Zheng family. The cold murderous intent made them tremble uncontrollably.
“Ten days from now, on Xishan!”
“The entire Zheng family, not a single one missing!”
“Kneel and beg for forgiveness, await judgment!”
With that, Bai Zihe turned and left.
His voice, sharp and cold, struck the ears of the Zheng family members like the tolling of a death knell, a harbinger of doom!
After a long while, gasps for breath echoed all around.
“Huff…”
The pressure Bai Zihe exerted was too terrifying, making them forget to breathe. Many had their backs drenched in sweat.
Zheng Hao Xiong, still shaken, looked at Zheng Ding Tian and stammered, “Dad, what… what should we do?”
The other members of the Zheng family also turned their gazes towards him.
Zheng Ding Tian took a deep breath, then said gravely, “Bai Zihe is our mortal enemy. Since four years ago, it has been either the Bai family or the Zheng family in Suhang!”
“Dad, do you mean we fight Bai Zihe to the death?”
Hearing this, Zheng Hao Xiong was startled, “But Bai Zihe’s strength is formidable…”
Bai Zihe was a master of ancient martial arts; even a handgun was useless against him.
Even a master like Jiang Kai was no match for him.
How could they possibly fight?
The younger generation of the Zheng family chimed in, “Old Master, perhaps we should just do as he says. We might be able to earn his forgiveness.”
“That’s right!”
“Patriarch!”
“Let us endure this for now. We can always seek revenge later!”
“…”
The entire group had been so intimidated by Bai Zihe’s power that they had no will to resist.
Hearing these words, Zheng Ding Tian became furious, pointing his dragon-headed cane at them, “A bunch of good-for-nothings!”
“How can our esteemed Zheng family have such spineless cowards?”
Those pointed at by Zheng Ding Tian lowered their heads.
They just wanted to live; what was wrong with that?
“Hmph.”
After scolding the Zheng family, Zheng Ding Tian let out a heavy snort and pointed his dragon-headed cane at the coffins, “Third, arrange for some men to carry these coffins. I’m going to Erlang Mountain.”
Erlang Mountain!
Zheng Hao Xiong’s bloodshot eyes widened further.
It was in the suburbs of Suhang, and also a military area.
Their second brother, Zheng Hao Xiong’s second elder brother, Zheng Ying Xiong, was stationed there!
Zheng Hao Xiong understood his father’s intention and immediately nodded, “Alright, I’ll go arrange it now.”
…
Half an hour later.
Erlang Mountain.
Outside the military camp.
Led by Zheng Ding Tian and Zheng Hao Xiong, the Zheng family members, clad in mourning attire and carrying coffins, arrived.
Seeing the Zheng family arrive, the guards immediately reported it.
Not long after.
Zheng Ying Xiong, dressed in military uniform, strode out quickly.
But when he saw the scene before him, his eyes widened in disbelief, “Dad, who… who did this?”
“A remnant of the Bai family, Bai Zihe!”
Zheng Ding Tian’s expression was grim as he recounted how Bai Zihe had attacked the Zheng family and threatened that ten days later, the entire Zheng family must kneel and beg for forgiveness.
Zheng Ying Xiong narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint appearing. “What an arrogant brat, daring to come to my Zheng family and act so audacious!”
“Dad, please don’t worry.”
“A mere Bai Zihe, I don’t put him in my eyes.”
“Later, I will personally lead a contingent of men and skin Bai Zihe alive!” Zheng Ying Xiong’s words were filled with rage, yet they sounded overwhelmingly powerful.
…
Meanwhile, on Xishan.
This place, nestled by mountains and water, was a geomantically auspicious location.
Bai Zihe’s gaze fell upon the remains of Lin Wanzhen, a look of grief and remembrance on his face as he knelt down.
“Mother, it is your unfilial son’s fault that it has taken so many years for your soul and body to reunite.” As he spoke, Bai Zihe bowed his head in a deep obeisance.
Recalling the laughter and gentle care of his mother when she was alive…
His already red-rimmed eyes could no longer hold back the tears, and two streams of clear liquid silently slid down his cheeks.
Sorrowful and heavy.
In front of Lin Wanzhen, he was just a child!
Bai Zihe performed three bows and nine kowtows, weeping bitterly, “Now let your son send you on your final journey!”
Wooooo…
The sunny Xishan was suddenly swept by a strong wind.
It carried a chill that brushed against Bai Zihe’s face, like his mother’s hand, gentle, loving, reluctant…
For a moment.
There were no birds chirping, no insects buzzing. Only one person stood alone, the wind whistling softly, as if bidding a final farewell.
After the burial rites were completed.
Bai Zihe placed the coffin into the grave, slowly scattering handfuls of earth.
The sun had hidden itself at some point.
Drizzling, a light rain began to fall.
In the wind and rain, a small earthen mound gradually took shape.
He set up a memorial tablet and then respectfully prostrated himself and kowtowed again.
Having finished everything, Bai Zihe raised his head, his gaze distant as he stared into the far distance, his face filled with a grim resolve. “The Qin family, the Zheng family, the Ling family!”
“For your own interests, you stopped at nothing. You destroyed my Bai family, harmed my father, killed my mother, and did not even spare her remains. Such actions are bound to incur divine retribution…”
“If I do not kill you, then I, Bai Zihe, am no worthy son!”
Bai Zihe knelt before Lin Wanzhen’s grave, raising three fingers to the sky and vowing, “Mother, your son swears here.”
“Those who persecuted my Bai family, I will personally slay them!”
“Even if they flee to the ends of the earth, even if mountains collapse and oceans surge, there will be no place for them in this world!”
“Even if they reach the underworld…”
“I will make them all kneel before you and repent for the sins of this life!”
Bai Zihe slowly stood up, a sharp glint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind arose.
The very air seemed to freeze!
This showed the intensity of his murderous intent!
Just then, two figures approached rapidly from a distance. They were Xue Er of the Xuan Tian Pavilion and Zhan Tian Long, the dark guard of the Wolf Army.
“Young Master!”
Xue Er cupped his hands and said, “We have found news of Miss!”
Bai Zihe turned abruptly, “Speak quickly!”
The Miss Xue Er mentioned was Bai Zihe’s own sister.
Bai Ruo Yi!
Since the incident at the Bai family four years ago, the siblings had not seen each other for a full four years.
Xue Er’s expression turned somber, and he said, “Miss Bai, in order to retrieve Madam’s remains, she has agreed to meet with Young Master Ling Shao Feng of the Ling family.”
Ling Shao Feng…
He was the scion of the Ling family who had colluded with others to betray the Bai family back then!
Bai Ruo Yi was naive; if she fell into the hands of such a person, the consequences were unimaginable!
Bai Zihe asked, “Where is she now?”
Xue Er replied, “Tian Quan Hotel!”
Hearing this, Bai Zihe looked at Zhan Tian Long.
Zhan Tian Long immediately understood and made a phone call, “Prepare a helicopter immediately to take the Young Master to Tian Quan Hotel!”