C4 Lock on to the Chen Family

Wang Er, Ma Zi, and Zhang San were sent flying, crashing into Li Si, who was just trying to get back on his feet.

At that moment, their eyes were filled with deep fear as they looked at Xiao Xiaofan.

What had happened to this kid to suddenly possess such immense power?

Without using even a hint of Battle Aura, he had sent them flying with sheer physical strength alone!

Such an occurrence was utterly unprecedented!

The young lady in the sedan caught sight of this and her gaze flickered slightly before she spoke in a detached tone, "Let's go."

The guards, not daring to delay, quickly picked up the sedan and departed.

The onlookers began to disperse as well. For them, it had been nothing more than an entertaining spectacle. Despite their astonishment at Xiao Xiaofan's power, there was no reason for them to linger.

Xiao Xiaofan gazed at the three men sprawled on the ground before him, pondering his next move.

These three might be weak, but the organization they belonged to was a different story.

The most powerful among them was said to have the strength of a Two-star Warmaster, and their numbers were not to be underestimated.

But now that a fight had ensued, he was ready for whatever came next!

Besides, with his Ten-star Apprentice strength and the Divine Body, the outcome of a real battle was far from certain!

With this in mind, Xiao Xiaofan stopped hesitating and approached Zhang San and the others.

"What... what do you want?" one of them stammered.

"I'm warning you! Don't mess with us! Brother Long won't let you off the hook!"

"Yeah... that's right! Brother Long is a Two-star Warmaster. He'll have no trouble dealing with you!"

Zhang San and his companions were visibly shaken, issuing frantic threats.

The Brother Long they referred to was Zhao Long, the head of their organization.

Xiao Xiaofan chuckled and reassured them, "Relax, I just have a few questions for you."

Wang Er paused, then asked with a hint of confusion, "What... what questions?"

"You know who attacked me, don't you?" Xiao Xiaofan inquired calmly. "Tell me everything about them."

Wang Er breathed a sigh of relief. This question was easy to answer. Even though they were beggars, they were far more informed than Xiao Xiaofan, a solitary figure.

He had expected the other party to give him a hard time, leveraging their strength to deal with him!

He quickly added, "It's simple! The attackers are from the Chen Family!"

"The Chen Family's young master, Chen Yu, has his sights set on Mo Qingyan from the Mo Family. He caught you staring at Qingyan!"

"That's why he sent his servants to give you a lesson!"

Xiao Xiaofan narrowed his eyes and inquired, "The Chen Family? What's their strength like?"

Wang Er was taken aback. Why was he asking this?

Did he intend to confront the Chen Family?

That would be foolhardy! It seemed they wouldn't need to lift a finger; the Chen Family would handle him!

He quickly continued, "The Chen Family is immensely powerful, one of the top three families in Sylhasera!"

"Their patriarch is a Grand Warmaster, though I'm not sure of his exact rank!"

"Moreover, the Chen Family is teeming with experts, with Warmasters as common as blades of grass!"

"It's rumored that their former patriarch reached the level of a ten-star Grand Warmaster over a decade ago!"

Ten-star Grand Warmaster!

Xiao Xiaofan couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly. That was the most formidable level he was aware of!

And as one of Sylhasera's three major clans, their influence was certainly significant!

He was just one person. How could he possibly stand up to a behemoth like the Chen Family?

Then, Xiao Xiaofan's gaze sharpened, a flicker of resolve crossing his face.

He possessed the alliance system. Although currently not as strong as the Chen Family, with time on his side, they would surely be no match for him!

Despite having no feelings for Mo Qingyan now, Chen Yu was responsible for the death of this body's original owner, and that vendetta could not go unavenged!

"Ding! Congratulations, Summoner, for initiating the mission to annihilate the Chen Family!"

"Mission Requirement: Within one year, eliminate the Chen Family patriarch Chen Tianba, the sole heir Chen Yu, and the former patriarch Chen Huai Sheng!"

"Mission Reward: Unlock 5% more of the Holy Body!"

"Punishment for Failure: Forfeit the inheritance of the Holy Body!"

As the system's voice echoed in his mind, Xiao Xiaofan stood frozen in place.

What in the world was this? He had already triggered the mission?

The reward was enticing, but the punishment was equally harsh!

And only one year to complete it? That seemed far too short.

Even the most gifted individuals on the continent might struggle to advance from a Ten-star Apprentice to a Ten-star Grand Warmaster in just one year!

Besides, the Chen Family's Patriarch's strength might well exceed that of a Grand Warmaster. Coupled with the Chen Family's array of powerhouses, how could he possibly emerge victorious?

He had initially planned to seek revenge within three years, but now a whole year had been abruptly shaved off!

Congratulations? Yeah, right!

Xiao Xiaofan felt a profound weight upon his shoulders. Observing his demeanor, Wang Ermao and the others assumed he was intimidated by the Chen Family's might.

Despite their inward scorn for his apparent recklessness, they cautiously asked, "Um... can we go now?"

Regaining his composure, Xiao Xiaofan replied coolly, "Of course, you may leave."

At his words, Wang Ermao and the others' eyes gleamed with hope as they scrambled to their feet, eager to depart.

"However..." Xiao Xiaofan's voice cut through the air once more, "If you wish to leave, you must sever one of your arms. Otherwise, when I make my move, the consequences will be far more severe than just an arm!"

Wang Ermao's eyes narrowed at the ultimatum, and he spun around, his voice laced with fury, "Xiao Xiaofan! You're crossing the line!"

"We've told you everything you wanted to know! Don't be so greedy!"

"You're nothing but a street urchin. Cross us, and Brother Long will never let you off the hook!"

"Let's get one thing straight—if you hadn't answered my question, do you think I would have offered you the chance to do it yourself?" Xiao Xiaofan retorted with contempt, "You'd best follow my instructions. As for Brother Long, let him come; I'll be waiting."

"You!"

Wang Ermao's gaze was ablaze with rage as he stared at Xiao Xiaofan, a tumult of emotions flickering in his eyes.

"Second brother… what do we do now?"

"Maybe… we take him on!"

Zhang San and Li Si clenched their jaws and spat out the words with venom.

Wang Er Ma Zi glanced at Xiao Xiaofan, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes, but he quickly dismissed the thought and declared resolutely, "Do what he says!"

He then proceeded to disable his own left hand, unwilling to take the risk.

Xiao Xiaofan's strength was formidable, and Wang Er Ma Zi feared that if they didn't comply, Xiao Xiaofan might just disable both of their hands!

Seeing Wang Er Ma Zi's actions, Zhang San and Li Si reluctantly followed suit. After sacrificing a hand, they shot Xiao Xiaofan a furious look before turning and walking away in silence.

It wasn't that they lacked the desire to hurl threats, but rather, they didn't dare.

They were terrified that provoking Xiao Xiaofan further would lead to another attack!

Once they were a safe distance away, Zhang San muttered discontentedly, "Second brother, are we really going to let this slide?"

Li Si chimed in, "Exactly, we've lost an arm! We have to avenge this!"

"Hmph! Rest assured!" Wang Er Ma Zi snorted coldly. "We'll go find Brother Long and inform him about the Chen Family's involvement!"

"Given the Chen Family's influence, they certainly won't overlook anyone who dares to pry into their affairs and seeks to oppose them!"

"That kid is as good as dead!"

At these words, Zhang San and Li Si's eyes gleamed with a sense of satisfaction, as if they could already envision Xiao Xiaofan lying dead in the streets.

Meanwhile, Xiao Xiaofan didn't linger. He set out towards the Demonic Beast Forest on the outskirts of Sylhasera.

He was desperate for power, with the looming threats of the Chen Family and Zhao Long. There was no time for complacency.