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Chapter 443 - 443 422 Danger to the Ning Family_1

443: Chapter 422 Danger to the Ning Family_1 443: Chapter 422 Danger to the Ning Family_1 Ning Family Residence.

Since the three-day deadline had passed, Ning Siquan had summoned all the experts of the Ning family to the courtyard, awaiting the impending trouble.

Zhao Tong and her daughter, Ning Xin, were also sitting on stone benches in the courtyard, whispering to each other.

A muscular man with a burly figure approached Ning Siquan, smiling, and said, “Family Head, I really think there’s no need to call everyone over.

After all, our Ning family is one of the Capital City’s Three Great Noble Families.

Anyone with a brain surely wouldn’t be foolish enough to seek trouble with us.

You’re probably overthinking it.”

This man was named Zhang Meng, and among the Ning family’s patrons, he had the strongest strength, having reached Profound Realm Level 9 three years ago.

He was a well-known expert in the Capital City.

“Exactly, Family Head, having the three of us brothers here is more than enough.

Let the others attend to their tasks, so they won’t be held up by this unnecessary vigil,” another two burly men said as they came over, one of them adding with a laugh.

These two men were also patrons of the Ning family, each with a strength that had reached Profound Realm Level 9.

Together with Zhang Meng, they were known as the Ning Family’s Three Heroes.

Because the three men, when they joined forces, had few rivals in the entire Capital City and hardly anyone dared confront them head-on, they felt it was somewhat unnecessary for Ning Siquan to gather all the family experts together.

Ning Siquan glanced at the three men and said, “This trouble is different.

Lu Chuan made it clear to me that if someone really comes looking for trouble, then their strength will certainly be too much for the martial force of our Ning family to handle.

It’s better to be cautious and have everyone gathered here just in case.”

Zhang Meng smiled and said, “Family Head, I admit that the son-in-law is indeed very powerful, able to settle even those people at the mountain god temple, but it doesn’t mean we’re useless.

I still think you’re worrying too much.

Even if someone truly comes looking for trouble, I refuse to believe that we three at Profound Realm Level 9 can’t handle it.”

The other two men also echoed his sentiment.

In their hearts, they believed that the reason Lu Chuan was able to resolve the trouble at the mountain god temple must have been due to some cunning method, rather than relying on sheer strength to make the temple’s people submit.

After all, there had been no reports of any fierce battles breaking out at the temple; instead, things seemed surprisingly calm, indicating that Lu Chuan didn’t actually come to blows with anyone during his visit to the temple.

Therefore, they did not acknowledge Lu Chuan’s true strength and thus had some doubts about the decisions he made.

Ning Siquan guessed what the three men were thinking and found a compromise, saying, “What you’re saying does make some sense, but since everyone’s already gathered here, it wouldn’t be right to send them back now.

Let’s do this, if no one comes looking for trouble by tomorrow, I’ll let everyone go, leaving just you three brothers here.

How does that sound?”

Zhang Meng chuckled and said, “Family Head is wise.

I actually think that the person who went to Cloud Mists Mountain to smash the gate did so because he was new and unaware of our Ning family’s status in the Capital City.

Once he inquires about our family’s reputation, he surely won’t dare to trouble us.”

Ning Siquan did not express agreement or disagreement with Zhang Meng’s words.

In his heart, he naturally tended to trust Lu Chuan a bit more, as he could feel an oppressive aura from Lu Chuan that he did not sense from Zhang Meng and his brothers.

“By all accounts, Lu Chuan should have finished his breakthrough and returned by now, but he hasn’t shown up yet.

I wonder if something has happened,” Ning Siquan murmured to himself.

Just then, with a loud bang, the gate of the Ning Family Residence was suddenly kicked open and crashed to the ground.

Everyone was startled and turned their heads to look in the direction of the gate.

They saw a white-haired elder accompanied by three young men in white entering.

The elder looked distinguished and benevolent, seemingly harmless, while the three young men radiated sharpness, exerting a very strong oppressive force.

Ning Siquan immediately became guarded and shouted at the unexpected visitors, “Who are you?

Why have you forced your way into the Ning family and destroyed our gate?”

Chiang Sheng stepped forward, his manner aggressive, and shouted, “Bring out that Lu Chuan!

We’re here to settle accounts with him!”

Ning Siquan instantly understood who these newcomers were and said directly, “So you’re the one who destroyed our gate at Cloud Mists Mountain.

Lu Chuan disciplining you was only right and proper, so what face do you have to come and settle accounts with him!”

Chiang Sheng glanced at Ning Siquan and cursed, “Who do you think you are, talking to me like that?”

Ning Siquan replied, “I’m the Family Head of the Ning family, the father-in-law of Lu Chuan.

He’s not here right now, so I will handle this matter in his stead.”

Chiang Sheng sneered, “I don’t care who you are.

Quickly bring out that grandson Lu Chuan, or none of you here will have an easy time!”

At this moment, the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest stepped forward, signaling for Chiang Sheng to calm down, then looked at Ning Siquan with a smile and said, “Family Head Ning, my disciples and I have come uninvited and disturbed you, and for this, we apologize.

The youngster known as Lu Chuan inflicted serious injuries on my disciple a few days ago, and we’ve merely come to seek an explanation.

If he’s a man who owns up to his actions, please have the courtesy to summon him out.

I’ll personally sort this matter out with him and promise not to trouble your Ning family members.”

Ning Siquan replied coldly, “Lu Chuan is not here, and besides, it was your disciple who first vandalized the private property of the Ning family.

Lu Chuan disciplining him was perfectly justified.

Surely even you, as a master, understand that much?”

Chiang Sheng immediately burst out swearing, “Ignorant fool, my master is an immortal from the Penglai Immortal Domain.

Do you even have the status to criticize him here?”

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest made a gesture to Chiang Sheng to stop talking, then addressed Ning Siquan, “The Family Head is absolutely correct.

However, as you heard, I come from the Penglai Immortal Domain and am not a person of the secular world.

Therefore, the rules of the secular world are merely a joke to us.

In my eyes, if someone bullies my disciple, it’s my duty as his master to seek justice for him.

Surely, there’s nothing wrong with that, is there?”

Ning Siquan could tell that this seemingly amiable old man was actually someone who hid knives behind his smiles.

None of the master and disciples was willing to reason.

He snorted and said, “You who are so unreasonable and sanctimonious have the nerve to claim yourselves from the Immortal Domain, I think you truly bring shame to the name of the Immortal Domain!”

“Lu Chuan is not here, so leave.

The Ning family does not welcome you!”

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest’s face turned ice-cold for a moment before he regained his smile and spoke lightly, “It seems the Ning family head does not wish to properly resolve this matter.

Since that’s the case, we’ll have to resort to other methods.”

At that time, the three Zhang brothers approached.

Zhang Meng, fuming with rage, glared at the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest and cursed, “You old fart, what are you pretending for?

I’ve been holding back since just now, thinking we wouldn’t lay a hand on you, huh!”

Several masters from the Ning family converged behind the three brothers, all glaring angrily at the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest and his four disciples, ready to strike at any moment.

The three disciples of the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest immediately stood in front of their master, looking as though they were ready for a brawl.

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest, however, pulled them back with a smile and said, “Our main purpose today is to settle scores with that Lu Chuan, there’s no need to waste time with these ants.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Meng was instantly enraged and shouted, “You senile old man, you really think highly of yourself!

You dare call us ants, I’ll let you see for yourself the strength of the Ning Family’s Three Heroes today!”

Following his words, he charged towards the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest.

The two behind him had already been itching for action, and upon seeing Zhang Meng make a move, they immediately followed.

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest merely glanced at them and then swung his palm gently towards the three, a terrifying force instantly enveloped the heavens and earth, sweeping towards the trio.

In just the blink of an eye, the three brothers screamed out painfully, their bodies uncontrollably crashing into the crowd of Ning family experts, knocking down many.

All three were spewing blood nonstop, clearly suffering severe injuries, and even those they crashed into sustained various degrees of damage.

Ning Siquan’s hair stood on end at this sight.

He had a premonition that the troublemaker would be no simple enemy due to Lu Chuan’s warning, but he never expected them to be so formidable.

With just a casual wave of their hand, they had seriously injured the Ning Family’s Three Heroes.

Such prowess indeed resembled that of a mightily powerful immortal!

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest looked at the three Zhang men and asked, “Do you have a problem with me calling you ants?”

The brothers were all faced with terror; they had never in their lives encountered someone so fearsome and finally understood why Lu Chuan said the problem was not something the Ning family could handle with force.

Now, all three were exceedingly fearful and dared not display any arrogance in front of the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest.

Chiang Sheng, looking at the trio, sneered in disdain, “You should feel grateful my master spared your lives.

If it weren’t for his vast mercy, the three of you would have met the King of Hell by now!”

The Zhang brothers were full of trepidation, not doubting Chiang Sheng’s words in the slightest.

Turning to Ning Siquan, the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest asked, “Family Head Ning, are you sure you still want to protect that Lu Chuan?”

Ning Siquan, regaining his senses from the shock, looked at the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest with complex emotions.

Sensing the man’s strength, he felt that even if Lu Chuan made a breakthrough, he might not be a match for him.

After some thought, deciding to shoulder this trouble on behalf of Lu Chuan, he bowed to the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest and said, “The might of an immortal is indeed awe-inspiring.

It was our patronage that was presumptuous, I ask the immortal not to blame us.”

“However, Lu Chuan is truly not here at the moment, and won’t be back anytime soon.

It was indeed wrong of him to injure your disciple.

How about I apologize on his behalf?

As compensation, the Ning family is willing to offer 20% of our assets, would that be acceptable?”

All the Ning family members were shocked, never expecting Ning Siquan to offer a staggering 20% of the Ning family’s assets as compensation, as it could significantly weaken the family’s foundations!

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest chuckled and said, “You just offended me, isn’t this compensation something you should be offering anyway?”

Upon hearing this, Ning Siquan’s expression changed; he hadn’t expected the man to be so shameless but, given the other’s terrifying power, he dared not object and could only grit his teeth and respond, “Yes…

it is indeed something my Ning family should offer.”

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest spoke indifferently, “I will never let that Lu Chuan off.

If your Ning family does not want to be dragged down by him, you’d best sever your ties with him now.

If you offer me 50% of your Ning family’s assets, I’ll consider you’ve realized your mistake, and I won’t hold you accountable in the future; otherwise, your Ning family will end up like this tree!”

With that, he released a burst of power toward a large tree in the courtyard that would take five people to wrap their arms around.

The large tree instantly shattered into pieces, exploding into dust.

All the Ning family members gasped in shock, trembling with fear.

Ning Siquan had not expected his opponent to be so greedy—20% of the assets were not enough, and he had outright demanded 50%.

Naturally, he did not wish to comply, and even if he did, it wouldn’t guarantee that they would spare Lu Chuan.

But the dreadful state of the tree left him no choice but to soften his stance; after all, insisting on standing with Lu Chuan would spell disaster for the entire Ning family.

Eventually, he took a deep breath, his face filled with reluctant acceptance, and said to the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest, “Fine, I agree…”

The Mountain Moving Taoist Priest smiled and said, “The wise are adaptable.

Lu Chuan is too stubborn, but you, at least, are far more sensible than he is.”

At that moment, Ning Xin, with an angry expression, stood up, her eyes fixed on the Mountain Moving Taoist Priest as she yelled, “You’re the one who doesn’t know what’s good for you, you and your whole family don’t know what’s good for you!”