C82 Sun Xiangguo's Vicious Methods

"What?"

"You killed Old Master Sun?"

Ann Yongmin's voice came through the phone, tinged with shock.

Sure, it was despicable that Old Master Sun had accidentally killed his mother-in-law, but Lin Chen's act of killing him was tantamount to openly declaring war on Sun Xiangguo!

Given Sun Xiangguo's influence at the border, once he caught wind of this, Lin Chen and the Ann family would be in deep trouble, with no way out.

"Chen, make sure your grandmother gets a proper burial."

"And remember, don't breathe a word of this to Lanlan or your mother-in-law."

"They wouldn't be able to handle the shock."

Ann Yongmin fell silent for a few seconds before sighing and offering this advice to Lin Chen with a sense of resignation.

He thought Lin Chen's actions were impulsive, but he didn't fault him for it.

After all, Lin Chen was only trying to protect his daughter and grandson.

"Father-in-law, I didn't call you to clean up my mess."

"I'm just letting you know."

Lin Chen replied to Ann Yongmin, his lips pressed together in a thin line.

"Just letting me know?"

"Young man, do you realize that Old Master Sun's eldest son is a deputy general at the border?"

"His cultivation aside, his sheer influence is not something our modest Ann family can stand against!"

Ann Yongmin couldn't help but laugh in frustration at Lin Chen's audacity.

But he didn't want to argue with Lin Chen any further.

He paused, then added, "Now that Old Master Sun is dead, Sun Xiangguo will surely be heading to A City soon."

"When he does, you'd better ensure Lanlan and your mother-in-law are safe!"

"I'll handle Sun Xiangguo's other border forces."

With that, Ann Yongmin ended the call.

He feared that if the conversation went on, he might just be angered to death by this infuriating son-in-law!

Listening to the dial tone, Lin Chen scoffed.

Was Sun Xiangguo really such a big deal?

His father-in-law was being overly timid.

As evening approached, Lin Chen found a quiet spot in the suburbs to lay his grandmother to rest. He then arranged for a tombstone to be placed.

Once everything was settled, he knelt and gave three deep bows to his grandmother before standing up and walking away.

He had gone above and beyond for the Sun family.

If anyone else chose to act foolishly in the future, Lin Chen wouldn't hold back anymore!

Yet, as Lin Chen was on his way to Ann's Group to bring Ann Lan home, a somber scene unfolded at the Sun family's ancestral home.

Two coffins lay in the courtyard, holding the bodies of Sun Xiangfeng and Old Master Sun.

Sun Xue, draped in mourning attire, knelt before them, endlessly burning joss paper.

A middle-aged man in camouflage stood behind her, his face stern with a resemblance to Sun Xiangfeng and Sun Xiangnan, and his eyes simmering with a deadly resolve.

"Xiao Xue, who's responsible for this?"

The man's gaze fell upon the coffins, his expression darkening, a fierce glint in his eyes.

"Big Uncle, you've finally returned!"

Upon seeing the middle-aged figure, tears streamed down Sun Xue's pale face.

Indeed, this was Old Master Sun's eldest son, Sun Xiangguo.

"Did that Lin Chen kid cause the deaths of father and my third brother?"

Sun Xiangguo's calloused hands clenched tightly, his nails digging into his flesh, drawing blood.

But the physical pain was nothing compared to the agony in his heart.

Just half a day late, and he returned to find his father and brother met with such a fate!

"Lin Chen took Qing'er by force."

"Father confronted him, only to be driven to his death."

"Then, he attacked our home, murdering both grandfather and grandmother!"

Sun Xue recounted Lin Chen's atrocities through her tears, conveniently omitting any mention of the Sun family's own misdeeds.

As if Lin Chen bore all the blame.

"Where is mother's body?"

Sun Xiangguo's body shook, his face twisted with an overwhelming desire for vengeance.

"After killing grandfather, he took grandmother's body."

"But knowing his cruel nature, he's surely desecrated her remains!"

Sun Xue's voice was laced with venom as she spoke through clenched teeth.

Her hatred for Lin Chen was palpable, wishing she could tear him limb from limb.

In her eyes, the Sun family was a prominent clan in A City. If not for Lin Chen, she would still be living carefree as a wealthy heiress, indulging in luxury.

"He murdered my brother and parents, and desecrated my mother's remains."

"Lin Chen, the Ann family, they're deserving of a fate worse than death!"

Sun Xiangguo's voice was hoarse, laden with boundless murderous intent.

"Uncle, Lin Chen has brought our Sun family to ruin."

"We must make him witness the agony of his loved ones dying before his eyes!"

Sun Xue bit her lip as she spoke to Sun Xiangguo.

Sun Xiangguo found himself in agreement with Sun Xue's proposal.

Simply killing the young man would be letting him off too easily.

"Xue, I'll make the arrangements," he said.

"After your father and grandfather have been laid to rest, the Ann family will meet their end."

With a heavy heart, Sun Xiangguo closed his eyes and quickly imparted these words to Sun Xue before departing from the Sun family estate.

"Xiaowu, find out who the Underground Emperor of A City is."

"And gather all the information on Lin Chen, including details on his friends and relatives!"

Shortly after, Sun Xiangguo boarded a military vehicle and addressed the driver with a cold command.

His rank as a deputy general at the border was no accident; he was far from being a simpleton like Sun Xiangnan and Sun Xiangfeng.

Lin Chen might be young, but his ability to effortlessly take down a powerhouse like his father indicated a level of strength that was truly fearsome.

This time, Sun Xiangguo had only brought Xiaowu with him. A direct confrontation with Lin Chen could potentially lead to mutual destruction.

"And notify the Twelve Titans to make their way to A City immediately," he added after a moment's pause.

"Yes, Master Sun," the driver Xiaowu acknowledged, sending out a message and then proceeding to search for the requested information on the Underground Emperor and Lin Chen.

The Twelve Titans were Sun Xiangguo's most formidable force at the border.

Each one was a battle-hardened warrior with exceptional skills.

Their presence greatly bolstered Sun Xiangguo's confidence.

"Master Sun, the Underground Emperor of A City is Old Dog Wang, a former direct disciple of the Southern Barbarian King."

"It's rumored that during his training, his intentions were not pure, leading to the Barbarian King crippling one of his legs and casting him out of the sect."

"Eventually, he arrived in A City and rose to power as an underground king."

The driver quickly accessed the information on A City's Underground Emperor and relayed the details to Sun Xiangguo.

"The Southern Barbarian King's own closed-door disciple?"

"Fascinating. This old barbarian is revered as the Southern Territory's God of War. He may seem honorable, but in truth, he's fiercely protective of his own."

"Well then, we should pay a visit to Old Dog Wang."

"If he can handle Lin Chen, great. If not, we'll eliminate him and pin it on Lin Chen and the Ann family!"

A peculiar gleam shone in Sun Xiangguo's eyes.

"Master Sun, we've found no information on that kid Lin Chen, other than his ties to the Ann family."

"Regarding his friends, in A City, there's Vice-chairman Liu and Zhang Yongnian, as well as Chung Yu and Su Qingyin from the capital."

Xiaowu stared at the tablet, his eyes widening in surprise at Lin Chen's lack of information.

They were heavyweights in the military, accustomed to having access to any information they needed.

Yet now, Lin Chen's past was a complete blank, except for his recent activities in A City.

This suggested one of two things: either Lin Chen had appeared out of nowhere, leaving no trail to follow, or they simply lacked the clearance to access his records!

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