Chapter 2403 Everyone’s Terror

"Enough."

At this moment, Mr. Mu finally spoke up, saying, "Chen Bubai, our Mu Family is not a place for your antics, and as far as I know, hasn’t the Chen Family been hidden away? Why show up now?"

Chen Bubai!

Chen Family!

Upon hearing these two words, everyone couldn’t help but be taken aback. Who was Chen Bubai, and what faction did the Chen Family belong to?

People instinctively searched their minds, trying to ascertain which hidden Chen Family existed in China.

Though most were puzzled, a few, upon hearing Mr. Mu’s words, contemplated briefly before their faces changed dramatically, an uncontrollable fear erupting from their hearts.

The Chen Family was a top tier family beneath the four great families. They were the strongest after the four great families, especially when those families attacked the Qi Refiner’s Grave and their elites vanished, leaving the entire family cursed and eventually disappearing.

With the four great families gone, the top tier families like the Chen Family became the strongest. Since then, the Chen Family announced they would remain hidden. Meanwhile, other families wasted away internally. Over the years, the Chen Family’s foundations must have become terrifyingly formidable.

Moreover, the Chen Family was acquainted with Tang Qingyun, with Chen Bubai being Tang Qingyun’s great-grandfather. That implied a connection between the Tang Family and the Chen Family.

"The Chen Family! Tang Qingyun’s mother is named Chen Min and is reportedly from a grand family, suggesting an alliance between the Tang Family and the Chen Family. The current Tang Family head, Tang Fengxing, is a son-in-law to the Chen Family?"

The thought involuntarily sprang into everyone’s minds, leading to a sharp intake of breath. If the Tang Family truly had ties with the Chen Family, then this time Lu Tianxing was bound to lose; victory was impossible.

Upon realizing this, those aware of the insider details couldn’t help but cast their gazes on Lu Tianxing, filled with pity. Without the Chen Family, with Lu Tianxing’s abilities, dealing with the Tang Family would be easy. But with the Chen Family involved, Lu Tianxing was helpless against the Tang Family, even with the Lu Family.

Perhaps only the Lu Family at its peak could compete somewhat with the Chen Family. The current Lu Family, with only the Old Master Lu as an asset, wouldn’t require much effort from the Chen Family to obliterate. As long as they restrained Old Master Lu, the Lu Family would be devastated in no time.

"Chen Family!"

Upon hearing Mr. Mu’s words, Lu Tianxing’s eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp light flickering deep within them. It seemed Ji Xingyun wasn’t lying to him.

Chen Bubai stood there, unaffected by the various gazes around, simply observing Mr. Mu calmly, saying, "Does being hidden mean we’ll never come out? Moreover, now someone dares to bully our Chen Family’s grandson. If we don’t step in, we’d be laughed at."

"Is that so?"

Mr. Mu looked at Chen Bubai, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm: "Is that truly why the Chen Family emerged, and not for other reasons?"

Nobody believed Chen Bubai’s reason; the most cunning are from the imperial family. In ancient times, the Chen Family represented imperial power. An imperial power breaking its rules over a grandson was unlikely. The only reason for a top family to break its rules would be profit. Only sufficient profits could cause such a family to break its rules. No other reasons sufficed.

"Hehe, Mr. Mu, what if it is, and what if it’s not!"

Chen Bubai’s expression remained unruffled, unaffected by Mr. Mu’s words, speaking calmly: "Since you’ve guessed my intention here today, then please tell me, what is your choice? Which side will you stand?"

"Is there a difference?" Mr. Mu responded indifferently.

"Of course, there’s a difference."

Chen Bubai replied serenely, "If you choose to stand with us, naturally all will be well. If you choose to stand with the Lu Family, it’s no big deal. But from now on, Beijing will have no Mu Family. Of course, Mr. Mu, you can interpret my words as a threat or a warning, your choice."

Upon hearing Chen Bubai’s words, Mr. Mu’s expression turned extremely unpleasant, a hint of anger erupted uncontrollably from him but was restrained, not for want of action but lack of ability.

An old saying goes, "Do not handle affairs beyond your position!"

If he weren’t the Mu Family head, just for Chen Bubai’s words, he wouldn’t mind clashing with Chen Bubai, testing whether Chen Bubai had a tougher mouth or stronger prowess. But now he absolutely couldn’t do this since he was the Mu Family head, representing his family. If he broke with Chen Bubai, it would doom the Mu Family, despite Chen Family being unable to destroy Mu Family, they’d certainly weaken it greatly.

Should this situation unfold, Mu Family’s extinction would not be far off.

Another critical point was the Chen Family’s hidden nature, leaving none aware of its foundations, nor its whereabouts. Boldly opposing the Chen Family at this time was unwise.

Seeing Mr. Mu’s shifting expression, Chen Bubai spoke again, "Of course, Mr. Mu, you could choose neutrality, that’s an option too."

Chen Bubai had no intention of breaking fully with the Mu Family, being alone on this trip to Beijing made offending Mu Family unwise. Moreover, his target was Lu Tianxing, not anyone else.

"Brother..."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingliu quickly cast his gaze at Mr. Mu. He felt little from Chen Bubai’s words; his mind held but one thought, ensuring Lu Tianxing died a tragic, unburied death. As long as Lu Tianxing perished, he wouldn’t care about anything else.

"Shut up."

Mr. Mu coldly glared at Mu Qingliu, his sharp eyes soon fixed on Chen Bubai. Just as he was about to speak, a voice echoed at his ear, "Mr. Mu, why not allow the younger generation to handle this matter?"