C75 The Secret of the Chung Family in Capital

Chung Yu and Sun Qing'er were unaware of the relationship between Lin Chen and the Zhao family. They were visibly taken aback by his reaction.

"Boss, why don't we just wipe out the Zhao family?" Chung Yu scratched his head, posing the question with a hint of uncertainty.

Lin Chen reined in his fury, casting a contemptuous glance at Chung Yu. "You come from a prominent family in the capital," he chided. "Act with a bit more audacity in the future. The Zhao family from A City is nothing to fret about—if you can act, don't just talk."

Chung Yu felt deflated. Lin Chen seemed to handle it all with ease, but could he do the same? What if he stirred up trouble outside? How would he face his family back home?

"That secret of yours is quite valuable," Lin Chen acknowledged. "Let's get on with the transfer."

He turned to Sun Hao, his voice steady. "Yes, let's get the transfer done now!" Sun Hao, realizing Lin Chen recognized the weight of his secret, hastily began working on the computer.

The liquid funds in the Prosperous Group's accounts meant little to him. Whether transferred to Lin Chen or Ann's Group, it wouldn't pain him. But once this was done, he knew he'd have to make a quick getaway. With the Zhao family's reach, staying in A City would be a death sentence.

"Now that you've handed over both the money and the secret," Lin Chen said to Sun Hao, a tinge of regret in his voice, "you'll just have to cozy up to Chairman Lee and become his brother in arms."

After Sun Hao completed the transaction, Lin Chen addressed him with a hint of remorse. "Lin Chen, didn't you promise not to kill me or turn me into an idiot?" Sun Hao protested, his face twisted with rage. "You're not keeping your word!"

"I did say I wouldn't kill you or make you a fool," Lin Chen replied coolly, shrugging. "But my little maid never made such a promise."

"Damn you, I'll fight you to the end!" Sun Hao, eyes blazing with fury, seized a fruit knife from the table and lunged at Lin Chen.

His attack was futile; Sun Qing'er kicked him away before he could reach Lin Chen. She then grabbed his head, swiftly draining his strength and vitality. After depleting him substantially, Sun Qing'er clenched her fist and delivered a fierce blow to his forehead.

Drained of his strength and vitality, Sun Hao was already at death's door. Sun Qing'er's punch was the final straw, severing the nerves in his brain in an instant.

Lin Chen, having dealt with the situation, didn't spare Sun Hao another glance. He confidently led Sun Qing'er and Chung Yu out of Prosperous Group's headquarters.

"Boss... you turned Sun Hao and Chairman Lee into vegetables," one of them remarked.

"Are you concerned about Qing'er's Ice Heart Spell becoming public knowledge?" Chung Yu ventured cautiously from the backseat.

The realization had dawned on Chung Yu after witnessing Sun Hao's downfall. He feared Lin Chen might dispose of him too, to protect the secret.

"Chung, you're a surprise. For someone with your build, you're quite sharp," Lin Chen commented.

"Even though I'm not aligned with any faction, the leak of the Ice Heart Spell would be troublesome," Lin Chen admitted openly, giving Chung Yu a knowing look.

"Boss, your earlier advice was spot-on," Chung Yu said, seizing the moment.

"As your right-hand man, and coming from a prominent family, I should carry myself with more authority."

"If I don't, my natural timidity could embarrass you, especially if word gets out about the Ice Heart Spell."

Lin Chen's peculiar gaze sent a shiver down Chung Yu's spine, prompting him to beat his chest in a pledge of assurance.

Lin Chen watched the young man's anxious display and couldn't help but smirk.

"Cut the act, kid," he said. "You need to embrace that arrogance because your cultivation technique is inherently domineering."

"Combat experience will help vent the malice within you. If it builds up in your dantian, it's only a matter of time before it consumes you."

Chung Yu looked bewildered, prompting Lin Chen to chuckle.

"Tell me, has anyone in your family who practiced this technique ever lived past forty? Did they die in agony or lose their minds?"

Chung Yu's plump cheeks trembled with the impact of Lin Chen's words. How could Lin Chen know so much about their family's secret cultivation technique?

It was inconceivable. That technique was the Chung family's most closely guarded secret, known only to a select few within their ranks.

"Boss, if I engage in more battles, could I really make it safely past forty?"

After a moment, Chung Yu asked Lin Chen with a grave look on his face.

More than how Lin Chen came to know all this, Chung Yu cared about whether Lin Chen's words were true!

After all, it was a matter of life and death!

"Your family's powerful cultivation method demands exceptional talent."

"Once you begin training, you can overpower peers and even those beyond your level."

"Normally, someone like you would be kept under wraps by the family, saved as a secret weapon in case of a major crisis."

"You see, the Chung family started with noble intentions, but sadly, they fail to realize that the most dominant aspect of this technique is combat!"

"It's like a chef's knife. Neglect it, and it will rust; use it, and it becomes ever sharper!"

Thanks to his Magical Third Eye, Lin Chen could clearly discern the intricacies of Chung Yu's cultivation practice.

"So that's the secret!"

"No wonder I've felt this inexplicable restlessness during my training over the years!"

Chung Yu had an epiphany and spoke with a surge of excitement.

He then pulled out his phone, ready to share this newfound insight with his family.

"Chung, unverified claims won't be taken seriously, even if you share them."

"Besides, revealing secrets to those who aren't your closest confidants can bring unwanted trouble."

Lin Chen offered these words of caution to Chung Yu with good intentions.

He might not be from a prominent family, but he had watched enough TV dramas to understand the dangerous games they play.

"You're right, Boss."

"Within the Chung family, no one really cares for me, except for my mother—not even my father or grandfather."

"And it's all because my progress in the cultivation technique is painstakingly slow..."

Chung Yu's thoughts turned bitter as he reflected on his family affairs.

"Don't sweat the small stuff."

"Stick with me, and you'll live the good life—fine dining, spicy thrills, and the company of beautiful models."

Lin Chen gave Chung Yu's shoulder a reassuring pat before reclining once more on Sun Qing'er's pristine white legs.

"Qing'er, next time, go for a shorter skirt, and throw in a pair of black stockings for good measure."

"If you do it this way, the young master will find it much more comfortable to rest his head," Lin Chen reminded Sun Qing'er with a final note of advice.

"Ugh, you're such a creep!" Sun Qing'er's cheeks tinged with a hint of red as she muttered under her breath, reacting to the mention of a short skirt paired with black stockings.

"Boss, where to next?" Chung Yu inquired, glancing at the relaxed Lin Chen through the rearview mirror, his face set with resolve. He was determined to stick by his boss and carve out a significant reputation for himself. He envisioned the day he'd return home with a bevy of young models, dazzling his father and grandfather.

"First stop, the hospital. I'm going to introduce you guys to Old Man Huang," Lin Chen replied to Chung Yu after a brief pause.

With Sun Qing'er's intelligence, Chung Yu's formidable strength, and Old Huang's extraordinary money-making talent, the trio was bound to be an unstoppable force in the business world.

Lin Chen planned to tackle the Zhao family's issues once he had sorted out the troubles facing Ann's Group. Unbeknownst to him, as soon as he departed with Sun Qing'er, Old Master Sun had already reached out to the enigmatic figure backing her.

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