There’s always a price to pay for playing both sides. The Dongfang family had warned Dongfang Haoran countless times that the underworld and the legitimate world must never be mixed. Yet Dongfang Haoran insisted that with sufficient strength, every rule could be rewritten.
Facing Xiao Yufan and the six members of Tian Zu, Dongfang Haoran felt fear for the first time—a deep, inner tremor he had never experienced before.
“I haven’t killed you yet because you still have some self-awareness. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even have the right to stand here…”
Xiao Yufan’s gaze swept across the trembling group, his rebellious profile revealing a faint smile. Yet this demonic grin did nothing to ease the tension—it only made it worse.
“Enjoy the days you have left. Today was just about severing your right tendon. This is only the beginning…”
Finally, Xiao Yufan fixed his slightly icy stare on Dongfang Haoran, a smirk of disdain curling his lips.
Upon hearing these words, everyone inhaled sharply, their mouths twitching in shock. Who else but this young man would dare sever the tendon of the crown prince of Beijing’s underworld?
Biting back the excruciating pain, Dongfang Haoran now had no fight left in him. If he could just leave this place alive, he wouldn’t fear Xiao Yufan’s threats. He dared not provoke the man who now held his life in his hands.
“Don’t think you can hide forever, because your life is mine. Three days—that’s all you have left. Once I’ve completely destroyed you, you’ll have no value left, and the entire Dongfang family will perish with you!”
As if seeing through Dongfang Haoran’s thoughts, Xiao Yufan paused briefly, shattering all illusions. If he had doubted Xiao Yufan’s strength just hours ago, he now had no doubts at all.
Xiao Yufan strode out, and no one dared to stop him. Everyone knew that before they could even lift a hand, they would have already lost any chance of survival.
Though these men were hardened criminals, they still feared death. Witnessing Xiao Yufan’s demonic prowess, none dared challenge him—it was an invisible intimidation.
It wasn’t arrogance on Xiao Yufan’s part that stopped him from killing Dongfang Haoran. There were two reasons: first, he didn’t want this man’s death to be so simple; second, he wanted the Dongfang family to pay the ultimate price, so Dongfang Haoran couldn’t die yet.
After leaving Boya Pavilion, Xiao Yufan acted as if nothing had happened. On this dark and windy night, he felt he had been merciful enough. At least Qing Luan was safe; otherwise, he would have bathed Beijing’s clubs and underworld in blood.
“Tian Xuan, where is Qing Luan now? I need to see her immediately…”
Xiao Yufan dialed Tian Xuan anxiously. The presence of Tian Zu meant that Tian Xuan had already found Qing Luan. Thinking of the suffering she had endured these past few days, guilt surged in his heart.
“Qing Luan’s emotions are unstable. I’ve arranged for her to stay at a nearby hotel…”
“Give me the address. I’ll be there in minutes. Remember, make sure she’s safe. I can’t let anything else happen to her!”
After hanging up, Xiao Yufan rushed to the address Tian Xuan provided and soon reached the two women. Seeing Xiao Yufan, the emotions bottled up inside Qing Luan finally burst forth.
“Brother Fan, I thought I’d never see you again. I was so scared…”
Looking at her fragile, pitiful figure, Xiao Yufan’s heart shattered. She had endured so much, and just when they had finally found happiness together, she had suffered so much in just a few days.
“Don’t be afraid. As long as I’m here, no one can hurt you. Those who dared to harm you have already paid the price…”
He pulled her trembling body into his arms, his eyes softening. Having accepted her as his woman, she was now someone he cherished deeply. And no one dared touch what was his.
Leaning into Xiao Yufan’s embrace, Qing Luan gradually calmed down, so still it seemed as if she had fallen asleep. Enjoying this brief peace, Xiao Yufan’s hatred for Dongfang Haoran only deepened. But it was fine—Dongfang Haoran wouldn’t live beyond five days.
“If the King of Hell calls for you at midnight, who can keep you alive until dawn?” Right now, Xiao Yufan truly controlled Dongfang Haoran’s life and death. Even if he fled to the Dongfang family, Xiao Yufan still had the power to erase him from this world.
“This time, the brothers of Tian Zu worked hard. Take a few days to rest. I can tell they’ve been restless for too long. Soon, I’ll make their lives more exciting!”
His gaze lingered on Tian Xuan, a barely perceptible smirk curling his lips. He already had another plan in mind. Dongfang Haoran was no longer a threat, so next, he would take over everything the man left behind—including the underground forces. Some things, after all, could only be resolved through the underworld.
Xiao Yufan finally understood why his grandfather had entrusted Tian Zu to him. It wasn’t because he was too noble to get involved, but because he had never considered stepping into that world. Yet now, thinking of what lay ahead, his blood boiled with excitement.
“They’re all eager for action. This little skirmish was nothing to them. They’re already looking forward to achieving something great with Brother Fan…”
Tian Xuan vaguely sensed what Xiao Yufan was thinking. Whatever he decided to do, she would support him unconditionally. Her trust in Xiao Yufan had already taken root deep in her heart.
Smiling faintly, Xiao Yufan said nothing more. Looking at Qing Luan peacefully resting in his arms, he felt as if he had stepped into a new life. Only with greater strength could he protect those he loved. Clearly, the power he currently wielded was still insufficient.
“I will make everyone kneel before me and make my woman the happiest in the world…”
A surge of ambition rose in his heart. The silent battle between Huihuang Enterprise and Beijing Club, though lacking open conflict, had already ended in a complete victory for Huihuang. That alone proved his strength.
From now on, he would make everyone understand—he would rise to a peak no one could reach, becoming a supreme existence that all would revere…
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