ebookland Chapter 253 Fear
Chapter 253 Fear
"They keep calling him 'Lord of the Pavilion,' but what exactly is this Xiao Chen?" The members of the four major families looked at each other in fear and confusion.
Everyone claims to have come to pay their respects to the "Lord of the Tower," but what exactly is this "Lord of the Tower"? After all, the Star-Picking Tower is not as active in the public eye as the Underworld Palace. Due to its unique secrecy, it has always acted discreetly, and ordinary people, unless they reach a certain level, do not even have the opportunity to know about it.
"Master... could it be... that mysterious organization!" The Lu family patriarch seemed to suddenly realize something, and his face instantly turned ashen.
The Lu family was the most powerful of the four families, and the patriarch naturally had access to more secret information than others. At this moment, recalling some secrets he had overheard by chance, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine and a wave of horror washed over him.
"Patriarch Lu, what do you know? Tell us quickly!" The other patriarchs stared at him anxiously, their eyes filled with a burning desire for answers.
"I have heard that there is an extremely special and transcendent organization in the world called the Star-Picking Tower!" The Lu family head said in a low voice with a solemn expression.
"The members of the Star-Picking Tower are divided into twenty-eight constellations, each of whom is a key figure who can influence events in various worlds and possesses unique skills. Even the lowest-ranking member in the tower is a giant who can shake a region with a stomp of his foot in the outside world!"
"The master of the Star-Picking Tower is even more mysterious and unpredictable; no one has ever seen his true face. Legend has it that the master is incredibly powerful and extraordinary, and with just a single command, he can stir up a storm and shake the world!"
After hearing the Lu family head's account, the others were so shocked that their pupils contracted sharply, and their hearts were filled with turmoil.
Could Xiao Chen be the master of the mysterious Star-Picking Tower?
Recalling how those top figures all referred to themselves as "So-and-so Star," isn't that exactly the name of the Twenty-Eight Mansions? In that case, Xiao Chen is very likely the master of the Star-Picking Tower!
"How is this possible?"
The members of the four major families felt their scalps tingle and their blood freeze.
Previously, they had not taken Xiao Chen seriously at all. Who would have thought that he was hiding such an astonishing identity?
At this moment, the gazes cast by those top figures seemed to carry immense force, making some people's legs go weak and almost unable to stand.
They actually dared to provoke such an extraordinary person...
"boom!"
The head of the Liu family was the first to react, and with a thud, he bowed deeply to Xiao Chen.
"Our Liu family was truly blind and looked down on people. We hope that you, sir, will forgive our sins!"
"It was all because of that young master Chang's instigation and bewitching that we were blinded by greed and committed such a terrible mistake. Please, Lord, give the Liu family a chance to make a new choice and start afresh." The head of the Liu family was filled with fear and pleaded earnestly.
Xiao Chen looked at him with a half-smile, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
Now you're scared?
"My Liu family is willing to sincerely apologize to Zhen Suxin and her daughter, and will groom Zhen Suxin to be the successor of the Liu family. From now on, all affairs of the Liu family will be subject to her orders!" The head of the Liu family made a solemn promise in order to save his life.
"The Lu family knows its sins are grave and regrets being instigated by that villain! We beg the Lord to give the Lu family a chance to repent!" The Lu family head hurriedly knelt down.
"The Wang family knows they were wrong. We beg the Lord to have mercy and give us a chance to atone for our sins!" The head of the Wang family was so frightened that he lay on the ground, his voice trembling like a leaf in the autumn wind.
He knew very well that Zhen Suxin and her daughter had a close relationship with Xiao Chen, and if Xiao Chen were to investigate, he would have no chance of survival.
The faces of the Hu father and son alternated between green and white, like a palette of colors.
Among the four major families, their hatred for Xiao Chen was the strongest. This time, they even attempted to use the Chang family's power, hoping to eliminate Xiao Chen through the Chang family's young master…
However, things are unpredictable, and the situation reversed in an instant, with one's identity and circumstances changing drastically in a short period of time.
The father and son exchanged a glance, steeled their hearts, and gritted their teeth.
Soon, the two of them also bowed down to Xiao Chen, deciding to submit and beg for mercy.
Because they knew in their hearts that the young master of the Chang family couldn't protect them at this moment!
The power of just one Jiangbei governor was enough to crush all their families.
"I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I beg you, please let us go!" Hu Xiong was so frightened that he almost lost control of his bladder, his voice trembling with tears.
"Please forgive me, OP!"
The four family heads hurriedly kowtowed, the sound of their foreheads hitting the ground being particularly clear in the silent air, as if they were afraid that the slightest delay would displease Xiao Chen.
With so many important figures gathered here, any one of the four major factions could easily suppress them.
Some of them are notorious for their ruthless killings; how could they not be afraid of death?
Xiao Chen slowly stood up, his gaze sharp as he stared intently at the Liu family patriarch, his expression full of mockery.
"Now, I'd like to ask, does your Liu family still intend to sell Creative Company?" he asked leisurely.
The Liu family patriarch's expression froze instantly, and the muscles on his face twitched unnaturally.
This is clearly an insult to them!
"Not for sale!" the Liu family patriarch shouted, almost at the top of his lungs. "How could we possibly sell? If you, sir, want it, our Liu family will offer it to you without hesitation, without daring to ask for a single penny!"
This was not because the Liu family head was generous, but because he was forced by circumstances and had no other choice.
"I hereby declare that from this day forward, there will only be one general manager of Creative Company, and that is Zhen Suxin! From this day forward, Creative Company belongs entirely to her, and no one is allowed to interfere!"
Xiao Chen nodded in satisfaction.
"You see, changing the ownership of Creative Company is just a matter of a word for me." He turned to look at Zhen Suxin, a gentle smile on his face.
Zhen Suxin opened her mouth, but felt as if something was stuck in her throat, and she couldn't speak for a moment.
How could the head of the Liu family dare to refuse? The Martial Alliance's guns were practically pointed at his head!
"Now you know fear?" Xiao Chen sneered.
"You will all receive the punishment you deserve."
“If you want to take on less responsibility, that’s not impossible, but… you’ll have to cooperate with me in putting on a show for that young master Chang.” Xiao Chen’s face darkened as he spoke coldly.
This is the capital city; we can't just commit massacres here.
Of course, all four families will be punished; there's no escaping it.
Wasn't Chang You full of confidence and thought victory was in the bag?
Let him know how ridiculous his so-called confidence is.
"We will follow your orders!"
No one dared to disobey, and they all agreed, their voices tinged with helplessness and fear.