Of course, to Lin Xiao, the Nan Gong family's statement was nothing more than a fart. After all, if he was even slightly displeased, he could make Nan Gong Wushuang disappear from this world within an hour.
Even the elder above had tacitly approved of his actions, so what was there for him to worry about?
However, to outsiders, Lin Xiao was a bit too oblivious to the implications.
"Does this Lin Xiao truly not fear death? To slap the Nan Gong family in the face like this, he and Luo Qinghan are both finished afterwards."
"Exactly. This hot-headed youth actually thinks he can go head-to-head with the Nan Gong family with such meager chips. Isn't this like throwing an egg against a rock?"
Even the old guards of the Lin family's original businesses, those who had worked with the Lin family, couldn't help but call Lin Xiao.
Dozens of calls throughout the afternoon, Lin Xiao patiently explained, stating that he had thought it through and there was no need for them to worry.
However, clearly, few believed Lin Xiao wasn't just bragging.
If it weren't for Lin Xiao's iron-fisted methods on his first day in Sha City, these people might have started to wait and see.
Now, they could only see it through to the end.
"Lin Xiao completely disregards the Nan Gong family's face," the Second Elder's voice was heavy. "Coupled with the previous incidents, the Nan Gong family has now lost face three times consecutively because of him. We cannot let this slide."
In the conference room, the faces of several elders were not good.
How many years had it been? They had never encountered such a young man, who not only opposed their Nan Gong family but also challenged their bottom line repeatedly, once or twice.
And he was completely trying to slap their faces.
How could they tolerate such a thing? Their family's honor could not be violated!
The First Elder secretly glanced at Nan Gong Wushuang.
From Nan Gong Wushuang's expression, it seemed she had long expected things to turn out this way.
Not surprised at all, in fact, Nan Gong Wushuang looked rather satisfied?
Why satisfied?
"The elites of the family have been deployed as they should have been. This time, it's time to show everyone the strength of the Nan Gong family," Nan Gong Wushuang finally spoke after a long pause. "Second Elder, Third Elder, make the arrangements. Spare no expense."
"Good!"
Hearing Nan Gong Wushuang's words, the Second and Third Elders were overjoyed. This was the family head they knew!
"By the way, since Lin Xiao is the owner of 'Ba Dao Zhen Qi,' you should assess his strength according to the Earth Rankings," Nan Gong Wushuang reminded them.
As soon as she said this, silence fell over the conference room.
The First Elder, to confirm if he had heard correctly, continued to ask, "Family Head, did I hear correctly? You mean, the Earth Rankings?"
"Yes, the Earth Rankings," Nan Gong Wushuang said. "Lin Xiao is exceptionally talented. As you all knew before, ordinary Grandmaster experts would return unsuccessful against him."
"But... if he's an Earth Ranked expert, wouldn't that make him even more formidable than you, Family Head?"
The First Elder asked uncertainly.
A flicker of hope lingered in his heart.
"I had a sparring match with him when I was in Sha City."
Nan Gong Wushuang said dismissively.
"And the result?"
The First Elder quickly asked.
As soon as he spoke, the Second Elder immediately chimed in, "Since the Family Head returned, naturally the Family Head won, or at least it was a draw!"
"Exactly!"