Chapter 316: Such Terror

Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Such Terror

As far as Liujiang River was concerned, a Postnatal Realm master like Dong Hu was more than enough for the Liu Family to firmly establish its roots in Chenel.

Furthermore, his own father—the current Patriarch of the Liu Family and also a Postnatal Realm Grandmaster—meant the Liu Family could even disregard the Eight Great Clans of Yang City.

Even his own father, the Patriarch of the Liu Family, wasn’t fully confident he could take down Dong Hu. Yet Jiang Fan had done it in a single move. He hadn’t even seen how Jiang Fan attacked before Dong Hu was already unconscious.

At that moment, beads of sweat were already trickling down Liujiang River’s temples.

"Jiang... Jiang Fan, don’t do anything rash!" Liujiang River was already drenched in sweat.

"Which... which clan’s resident Grandmaster are you? To be even stronger than Dong Hu... Just let me live! We can renegotiate the terms!"

Jiang Fan patted Liujiang River on the shoulder, forcing him down onto the sofa.

Jiang Fan then sat down beside him.

"What fucking resident Grandmaster? I’m not from any sect or clan, and I have no connection to any family. Besides, who the hell is Dong Hu? How can he even be mentioned in the same breath as me?"

Hearing Jiang Fan’s words, Liujiang River couldn’t help but gulp.

But what Jiang Fan said next was truly a fatal blow to his spirit.

"Liujiang River, as far as I know, aside from your Patriarch, Elder Liu Qingshan, who is a mid-stage Postnatal Grandmaster, and Dong Hu, an early-stage Postnatal Grandmaster, the other six are, at best, peak Inner Strength Grandmasters. I’ve already crippled four of them. Of the two remaining Inner Strength Grandmasters, one is you, Liujiang River. Your Liu Family isn’t so impressive after all!"

Upon hearing this, Liujiang River’s entire body began to tremble.

’I’ve cultivated for most of my life, and I’m only at the mid-stage of Inner Strength, yet I couldn’t even withstand a single one of Jiang Fan’s moves.’

’Forget me—even Dong Hu didn’t last a single move. Jiang Fan’s strength is just... terrifying!’

"Mr.... Mr. Jiang, who on earth are you?"

Jiang Fan patted Liujiang River on the shoulder and said lightly, "What’s a mere Postnatal Realm Dong Hu? Liujiang River, you know of Elder Lu from Yang City, don’t you?"

"The Lu Family?"

"Not long ago, when I broke through to the Innate Realm, Elder Lu happened to witness it. I haven’t had a chance to test my strength since breaking through, and you just gave me the perfect opportunity!"

"In... Innate Realm?"

Hearing this, Liujiang River fell to his knees with a THUD.

"Mr. Jiang, it’s my fault for being blind! I deserve to die!"

’Fuck, fuck, fuck!’ Liujiang River cursed endlessly in his heart. He never would have imagined that Jiang Fan was actually an Innate Realm Grandmaster, let alone one whose breakthrough was personally witnessed by Elder Lu.

’Isn’t this the fucking definition of a wolf in sheep’s clothing?’

’If I had known Jiang Fan was such a terrifying figure, even my own father, Liu Family Patriarch Liu Qingshan, wouldn’t have dared to offend him so easily.’

Jiang Fan was also slightly surprised.

’I didn’t expect Liujiang River to have such a dramatic reaction. If I’d known he would be this rattled, I wouldn’t have bothered with all this roundabout talk. I should have just taught him a lesson back at Xuerong International!’

’Still, this is good too. Leaving Xuerong International might not be a bad thing after all.’

He patted Liujiang River on the shoulder, but the man couldn’t even support himself and crumpled to the floor.

Jiang Fan smiled and shook his head, pulling a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it.

He glanced around. Dong Hu was out cold, his condition unknown. The other men were clutching their wounds, their faces pale with terror. Liujiang River was still kneeling on the ground, his body trembling.

"So, President Liu, how about it? Can we consider the matter with your son settled now?"

"Yes, yes! Mr. Jiang, it was my fault for failing to recognize your greatness. I have offended you. Whatever you say, goes!"

At that moment, he was incredibly relieved. ’Thank God I didn’t lay a hand on Mengmeng at the orphanage. Otherwise, the entire Liu Family might have been wiped out by now.’

Jiang Fan exhaled a satisfied cloud of smoke. To be honest, the sheer terror on Liujiang River’s face was completely beyond his expectations.

He had thought he was in for a vicious fight today, but it seemed he had overestimated the Liu Family.

"Liujiang River, I already went easy on your good-for-nothing son. But today, you used Mengmeng to threaten me, and that crossed my bottom line. You owe me an explanation for this."

As he spoke, Jiang Fan glanced up at the second floor and activated his X-ray vision.

In a room on the second floor, Liu Yingtai was lying in bed watching an LCD screen. Three men in white lab coats stood nearby, while two scantily clad women massaged him by the bedside.

"Damn it, you really know how to let your son live it up. Even in his condition, he still gets two women!"

"Huh...?" Liujiang River started, confused.

"What are you ’huh’-ing about? I’m here for an explanation today!"

Liujiang River hurriedly said, "Mr. Jiang, the Liu Family was in the wrong first. We’ll do whatever you say!"

Jiang Fan took a drag from his cigarette and blew the smoke directly into Liujiang River’s face.

"It’s simple. I’m not an unreasonable man. I’ve already broken your son’s legs, so I won’t pursue that matter further. But regarding Xuerong International... I hear you’ve teamed up with the Fengming Group to pressure Yin Ruxue, and it’s had a considerable impact on her company. I don’t want President Yin to face any more trouble. That’s my one demand. It’s not too much to ask, is it?"

"Not at all! Not at all!" Liujiang River nodded frantically. "Mr. Jiang, I can completely resolve the difficulties Xuerong International is facing. What’s more, I’m willing to use the full power of the Liu Family to help them open up the market in Chenel. And isn’t President Yin very keen on working with the Zhao Family, one of the Eight Great Clans of Yang City? I can arrange that connection as well, as compensation. What do you think?"

Jiang Fan listened and then nodded.

’Sounds like a pretty good deal.’

"Alright, Liujiang River. You’re the one who said it. I didn’t force you!"

"You jest, Mr. Jiang. As long as you’re willing to let bygones be bygones, this is an opportunity for us to redeem ourselves!"

"Deal!"

Jiang Fan got up, nodded in satisfaction, and walked straight toward the door.

"Oh, one more thing."

Jiang Fan reached the doorway, then suddenly turned back around.

Liujiang River had been about to get up, but seeing Jiang Fan turn back, he was so frightened he stayed kneeling on the floor.

Jiang Fan let out a wry laugh. "Get me a pen."

Not daring to delay, Liujiang River quickly pulled a fountain pen from his pocket.

Jiang Fan glanced around, found a piece of paper on the coffee table, and started writing.

A moment later, he handed the slip of paper to Liujiang River.

"If you don’t want your son to be permanently crippled, take this prescription I wrote. Apply it as a poultice for one week, and I guarantee a full recovery."

Liujiang River took the note, nodding profusely. "Thank you, Mr. Jiang! Thank you, Mr. Jiang!"

Only then did Jiang Fan leave the villa, finally satisfied.