Nightmare Apostle

Upon hearing this, Grandmaster Han’s vision darkened, and he almost fainted from a surge of anger. After being supported by a servant and catching his breath, he raised his cane to strike his unfilial grandson Han Li on the head.

"You beast, are you trying to get yourself killed by offending Yang Xiao? Do you want to drag all of us down with you? Do we really need to debate whether Yang Xiao is someone to provoke? Over the years, who among those who crossed him has met a good end?"

"You’ve had smooth sailing all these years because of me. The Patrol Defense Office showed me respect because of my seniority. Do you think they truly fear us?"

"Yang Xiao fought his way to his position with his fists. The Evil Cultivators near Rongcheng cry at the mention of his name and turn themselves in overnight. If you two last ten minutes in a fight without him killing you three times, I’ll take your surname myself!"

"Moreover, what is his status now? He’s a Patrol Specialist assigned to Jiangbei by the General Bureau. Do you think just anyone can sit in that position? He’s only been here a few days, and he must have incredible backing from high places. How many lives do you think you have to oppose him?"

"There’s an old saying: the poor don’t fight the rich, and the rich don’t fight the officials. He is a legitimate official. When he calls you one, you are one; when he doesn’t, you’re nothing but a fart."

"Let’s not even talk about whether you could win against him. Even if, by some miracle, you kill him, then what? How will you clean up the mess?"

"He is someone the General Bureau values highly. If you kill him, you’re rebelling. Once word gets out, our entire family will be wiped out by the Patrol Defense Office as if we were Evil Cultivators! I... hai hai... hai hai hai..."

At this moment, Grandmaster Han deeply understood the meaning of ’spoiling a child is akin to harming them.’ His grandson Han Li was utterly ruined, and the massive Han family was on the verge of collapse. This thought caused a sharp spike of distress in the old man.

Seeing his father becoming increasingly agitated, a middle-aged man stepped forward, dismissing the servants and firmly supporting the old man as he turned to the defiant Han Li, speaking in a solemn tone, "Li’er, is this how you talk to your grandfather? Come here and kneel to apologize!"

Under the implied order from his father Han Chen, Han Li reluctantly knelt to admit his mistakes and promised never to do it again.

Not only did he refrain from going himself, but he also forbade any of his subordinates from going. He would find an opportunity to reach out to Yang Xiao and strive to become friends.

"Conf-...confine him, for seven days, hai... hai hai..." Grandmaster Han grasped his son Han Chen’s hand tightly, "Station people to watch over him. Never...never let him go out looking for trouble. We...we can’t afford to provoke Yang Xiao. Never... hai hai hai... never do anything... foolish...foolish."

"Rest assured, Father. I will keep an eye on him and not let him get into trouble." Han Chen promised his father, then sternly turned his face, "Men, take him away and keep him under strict watch!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two men in black stepped forward and took Han Li away.

Seeing this, Grandmaster Han finally relented, while Han Chen accepted a calming elixir from a servant, carefully administering it to Grandmaster Han before helping him to the bedside, laying him down, and covering him with a blanket.

"Be sure to watch him closely. Li’er, he’s... been spoiled. It’s not that he’s unintelligent, just too rash, with a strong need for revenge. In the future... in the future, he could go down a wrong path." At the last moment, before Grandmaster Han’s eyelids closed completely, they suddenly opened again, issuing the reminder with concern.

"Rest assured, Father," Han Chen assured in a gentle tone.

Once Grandmaster Han was sound asleep, Han Chen stood and walked outside.

Opening the door, he saw Han Li, who should have been taken to the mansion’s underground cell for imprisonment, sitting contentedly on the leather sofa outside, leisurely eating a banana.

Seeing this, Han Chen wasn’t surprised in the slightest, as this was his arrangement.

"Father, Grandpa... is he asleep?" Han Li asked softly, still holding a slight fear in his heart for his once-renowned grandfather.

However, it was only slight fear since his grandfather was no longer as formidable, merely an old man with a name. Due to excessive overexertion from using the Resentful Eye over the years, his body was on the brink of collapse, and he now relied solely on elixirs for sustenance.

"Li’er, what do you plan to do?" Han Chen asked with a powerful presence, embodying his role as a formidable leader.

Han Li gritted his teeth, "Grandpa is becoming more cowardly as he ages. Anything worth doing carries risks. He looks down on me, and because he looks down on me, I want to accomplish something significant to prove my abilities to him."

"Good, that’s my son. A real man knows when to be ruthless. So what if Yang Xiao holds Rongcheng? We can also forge our own path!"

"Times have changed. The Patrol Defense Office can’t protect us anymore, and that Zhao Jingde is no good either. You and I need to be wary of him."

"However, your grandfather made a valid point. This matter is of great importance and must be meticulously planned. The action must be executed cleanly and beautifully—one strike to kill, leaving no evidence. It must succeed without fail," Han Chen emphasized.

"Don’t worry, Father. I’ve already arranged everything. We’ve made contact with the Withered Bone Pavilion, and they will set up an ambush."

"If we can use them to kill him, that’s ideal. Even if we can’t, this confrontation will surely weaken Yang Xiao. When he returns, I’ll lay an ambush with trusted brothers, and we’ll finish him off." A vicious gleam appeared in Han Li’s eyes.

"I’m confident in your planning, my son, but keep in mind, do not act within Jiangbei Province. Remember this well," Han Chen reminded.

"I understand. I plan to eliminate him within Huaisuo Province, but... Father, if Yang Xiao dies, won’t there be repercussions from the Provincial Office..." Han Li wasn’t concerned about failing to kill Yang Xiao, but rather about what would happen afterward.

Understanding his son best, Han Chen chuckled, "Son, we hold Vice Commissioner Zhao as an ace. Once Yang Xiao is dead, provided we act cleanly, the position of leader of the Third Law Enforcement Team will naturally be yours, as it should be."

Hearing this, Han Li’s face lit up with joy, but after a moment, he lowered his voice as if realizing something, "Father, I feel that this old fox Zhao Jingde isn’t trustworthy. Can he deliver on his promises?"

"Heh, my son, the Han family isn’t easy to bully. Over the years, we’ve done many shady things for Zhao’s sake."

"If he truly dares to break his promise and turn against us, we’ll replicate all our evidence, one copy to Hong Anguo and another to the Patrol General Bureau. Let’s see if Zhao doesn’t face ruin." A trace of ruthlessness crossed Han Chen’s face. Han Chen was not a man of mercy; if pushed to the limit, he was willing to bring everything down with him.

"With your assurance, I feel at ease. Thank you, Father!" Han Li said excitedly, "But about Grandpa..."

"It doesn’t matter. Once we’ve succeeded, and the deed is done, your grandfather will have no choice but to accept it. After all, we’re one family."

Han Chen squinted in satisfaction, "Li’er, if your grandfather sees you taking the position of Third Law Enforcement Team leader at the Provincial Office, he’ll be overjoyed. We can all celebrate your success together as a family!"

"I will, I certainly will!" Delight gleamed in Han Li’s eyes, "I, Han Li, swore from a young age to make something of myself!"

"Li’er, feel free to proceed. You deal with Yang Xiao, and I’ll handle those connected to him. Together, we’ll ensure the threat is entirely removed," Han Chen said.

"This plan is excellent, Father, truly excellent!" Han Li couldn’t help but praise.

Han Chen became even more pleased, squinting as he said, "With united strength, success is certain. Your grandfather... he’s old. The old ways don’t work anymore. Nowadays, it’s about who is more ruthless, and that’s who stands firm."

"My son, assemble your troops swiftly and set off at once. The opportunity will not wait. The revitalization of the Han family’s glory relies on the two of us!"

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