Chapter 766: Chapter 763: Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out
"This kid really has a death wish!"
"Does he not understand the Huang Family’s status at the Northern Border?"
"I dare say, that person who opened a lion’s mouth is unlikely to see tomorrow’s sun!"
After speaking, everyone nodded in agreement, clearly having a near-blind trust in the Huang Family.
Over the years, the Huang Family has faced numerous challenges, but every time they have defeated their opponents decisively.
There was even a time when multiple forces joined hands against the Huang Family, leaving their dominance at the Northern Border not only precarious, but leading to a near collapse with heavy debts.
However, at this critical moment of life and death, those families and forces, who barely suppressed the Huang Family, suddenly announced overnight that they were withdrawing from the Northern Border.
This led people to speculate, wondering what exactly happened overnight to make those forces who were declaring that the Huang Family was about to become history, suddenly pack up and leave.
Various rumors about the Huang Family sprung up like mushrooms after the rain.
Some said the Huang Family acted in the shadows, using underhanded means to force the opposing forces out of the Northern Border.
Others said their ancestors had virtue, manifesting divine intervention at the critical moment to protect their descendants.
Some spoke very specifically, claiming the Huang Family kidnapped the families of those competitors, forcing them to back off. Their detailed descriptions made it seem as if they had witnessed it firsthand.
In any case, whatever means the Huang Family used, the result of this dramatic turnaround is undeniable, shortly after which the forces that had acted against them were all annihilated, revealing clearly who was behind it.
Among those overthrown forces were some with vast power and wealth, yet none could withstand the Huang Family’s Iron Hoof.
From then on, whenever opposition arose, people at the Northern Border viewed it as mere entertainment—no one doubted the Huang Family anymore.
This was prestige accumulated over decades, many had tried to break it but to no avail, especially when the opponent now seemed just a young lad.
To think that the Huang Family, who had never been toppled despite all adversities, would fall at his hands, is simply unbelievable!
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"This condition is definitely not acceptable, if you don’t offer something we can consider..."
Before Huang Qisheng could finish, Xiao Tian calmly interjected, "Let me reiterate, either you pay five million or trade for what’s in the photo, otherwise even if you hand me the position of Patriarch, cooperation is impossible!"
Xiao Tian’s words were like dropping a heavy bomb among the crowd.
No!
It should be said, a nuclear bomb, causing a fervor among those who heard, reaching an unprecedented level.
How many years has it been since someone dared to challenge the Huang Family again?
The wealthy people who stood up spontaneously each questioned this in their hearts.
At the same time, outside the hotel where people were about to break down the door, someone recognized Huang Qisheng’s identity, and the news quickly spread, once again pushing the atmosphere to its climax.
"Bang!"
With a crisp and piercing sound, a glass door of the hotel shattered, plunging the scene into chaos.
Now, knowing that the Huang Family indeed possessed the other half of the pendant, Xiao Tian felt somewhat relieved; as long as he knew where it was, half the battle was won.
What worried him most wasn’t how powerful the Huang Family was, but if they didn’t have what he needed, that would truly be troublesome.
As for Huang Qisheng’s anger and resolute attitude, Xiao Tian didn’t take it to heart; he never expected the other side to agree anyway.
Moreover, since the pendant is a Huang Family heirloom, it requires the unanimous consent of the family elders to decide its fate, so even if Huang Qisheng agreed on the spot, Xiao Tian would doubt his authority.
Ignoring the chaotic scene, Huang Qisheng frowned and said, "If I must make a choice, then I can tell you that we cannot accept either of the conditions you mentioned."
Huang Qisheng’s strong stance naturally had no effect, as Xiao Tian casually replied, "Then I wish you a safe journey, take your time and no escort!"
"You!"
Momentarily, Huang Qisheng was furious at Xiao Tian’s attitude, feeling an intense flame burn inside, yet stifled by a bottling pressure in his chest, causing his vision to blur.
After a while, suppressing his anger, Huang Qisheng snorted coldly from his nose and left without a word.
Huang Qisheng understood that it was no use saying anything now; with the other side holding numerous hostages, his grievance was futile, leaving would be better than staying and adding to the trouble.
Shortly after, a group of Black-clothed People came rushing in again, hurriedly packing the piles of cash on the floor into boxes, with none of the previous imposing aura left.
Xiao Tian shook his head amusedly, then under the gaze of everyone, he unhurriedly stepped into the elevator in the lobby...
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Having a rough understanding of the situation, Lin Bingxuan, though surprised to learn about the pendant being with the Huang Family, couldn’t help but sigh, "From here on, the Huang Family probably won’t send anyone again."
Xiao Tian agreed, "You’re right, the situation has escalated; we’ve prematurely exposed our intentions, and the Huang Family will definitely set up Heaven and Earth Net, ready for us to walk into their trap."
"Those hostages don’t seem to be of much use now. The Huang Family is probably confident that we won’t kill them before obtaining the pendant." Lin Bingxuan stated her analysis and asked, "Shall we return them?"
Xiao Tian replied, "No rush, they might still be useful. We’d better hurry to prepare, the Huang Family will surely act against us, and we must have some defenses in place."
"Alright!" Lin Bingxuan’s eyes showed a hint of seriousness as she began to list all possible useful items.
After all, confronting the Northern Border’s Huang Family on their turf is a disadvantage; underestimating them would be as good as suicide.
Unlike the busy Lin Bingxuan, Xiao Tian was relatively free; without the support of Five Elements crystalline energy, he couldn’t use his True Qi, limiting his means of response to unconventional methods.
While browsing through Sun Bo’s ancient books, Xiao Tian searched for medicinal recipes, hoping to find ones that could quickly gather and be used.
Of course, under such multiple constraints, the difficulty of the search was conceivable.
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Elsewhere, Huang Qisheng finally rushed back home in the shortest time. As soon as he entered the house, he headed straight for the study where Huang Feihu was.
