Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 390 Challenge, Preparation

"I really don't know what you do all day."

Seeing that his disciple still had time to study medical techniques, Dongfang Guyue couldn't help but shake his head.

"There's no need for diagnosis or treatment. I have the protection of pure Yang Flame, and ordinary patients can't do anything to me."

“Master, you can’t be careless when it comes to your health.”

Jin Renfeng raised his hand and released a stream of red true qi.

“Look at Wang Quan Shouzhuo. He is clearly quite capable, but he is sickly and bedridden for a long time, so he can’t accomplish anything.”

"You don't want to end up like Wang Quan Shouzhuo, sickly and weak, do you?!"

"You little rascal!"

Dongfang Guyue scolded,
"All he does is make sarcastic remarks."

However, although he verbally reprimanded him, his body no longer resisted.

The crimson true qi enveloped the old man's body, and after scanning him up and down, he quickly found out the cause.

"It really is due to excessive fatigue."

Jin Renfeng murmured.

"I told you it was nothing! You just had to make a big fuss about it."

Dongfang Guyue said.

Jin Renfeng breathed a sigh of relief.

The Double-Handed Technique can cure all diseases and remove all toxins. If someone is truly ill, it will be impossible to fail to detect it.

It seems he was worrying too much this time.

. . . . . .

Xiao Family Manor —

Seven years have passed, and the Xiao family is now much more dilapidated than before.

The walls of the courtyards have developed many cracks, and weeds have grown over in some of the courtyards.

Many of the tiled houses were covered with spider webs.

Apart from a few old servants, only two or three members of the Xiao family dressed in brocade robes could be seen coming and going in the courtyard.

The entire manor felt empty and deserted.

Seven years ago, with Dongfang Guyue's rise to power, the counterattack against the Xiao family officially began.

Many prominent families took this opportunity to report to the newspaper alliance and appeal their grievances.

Under Dongfang Guyue's direction, the Dao Alliance dismissed Xiao Wancheng from his position as deputy chief prosecutor. All members of the Xiao family were also removed from their posts and sent back to their clans.

The entire Control Yuan underwent a complete overhaul.

The new chief prosecutor was assigned to someone from the Yang family. Under his investigation, many cases were overturned and the wrongful convictions were redressed.

As the truth came to light, many members of the Xiao family were imprisoned. However, due to the Wang Quan family's continued protection and cover-up, Xiao Wancheng had not been caught until now.

Seeing that the Xiao family's downfall was imminent, the disciples from other clans could not possibly follow the cruel and ungrateful Xiao family wholeheartedly, so they left the family one after another and disappeared without a trace.

Without these disciples from other families, the Xiao family has become even less popular.

The main hall of the Xiao family!

"Father! A letter has arrived."

Xiao Tianci stepped into the hall and addressed the person at the head of the table.

"Has a letter arrived?"

Xiao Wancheng raised his head blankly, his expression dazed.

Compared to seven years ago, he is now thin and bony, with white hair and wrinkles all over his face, looking as if he has aged thirty years.

Over the years, from being stripped of his title as chief prosecutor to the fall of his family, he has experienced the greatest ups and downs of his life.

This extreme contrast caused him great distress and left him emotionally and physically exhausted.

"Now that I'm no longer the chief prosecutor, who would deliver letters to me?"

Xiao Wancheng asked.

“I don’t know either, the letter didn’t specify where it came from.”

Xiao Tianci said, then stepped forward and handed the letter to Xiao Wancheng.

Xiao Wancheng took the letter, only to see that the cover was addressed to the head of the Xiao family.

He raised his hand, tore open the envelope, and took out the letter inside.

A few lines of writing appeared before my eyes.

"Patriarch Xiao, I have always kept in mind the humiliation I suffered at the Blue Sky Conference. Now that I have mastered my skills, I will travel to the Xiao family in three days to fulfill the promise we made years ago."

I hope you will bathe and cleanse yourself before awaiting your death.

—Jin Renfeng.

"Father! He's here! He's here!"

Upon seeing the name at the end of the sentence, Xiao Tianci couldn't help but scream in terror.

For the entire Xiao family, that name was a nightmare.

Because of him, he and his second brother were both disabled.

It was also because of him that the Xiao family's Soul-Slaying Whip was damaged and broken, leading to the decline of the entire Xiao family.

"This day has finally come!"

Xiao Wancheng sighed and placed the letter in his hand on the table.

Ever since Jin Renfeng reached the peak of the Great Demon King realm, he had been fearing that Jin Renfeng would come knocking on his door.

So much so that he lived in constant fear, hiding in this hall all day long, never daring to go out.

However, for seven years in a row, there was no movement at Shenhuoshan Manor.

He initially thought the other party had forgotten about it, but he never expected it would come to this.

"All these years, he hasn't touched my Xiao family; he must just want to torment me!"

Xiao Wancheng said.

"Father, what should we do now?"

Xiao Tianci asked in a panic.

"Don't panic. I'm going to the Wang Quan family to ask for their help."

Xiao Wancheng said in a deep voice.

He had already rehearsed the current situation countless times in his mind, so he knew immediately how to deal with it.

Xiao Tianci nodded.

Given the current situation of the Xiao family, even if everyone in the family were combined, they would not be a match for a great demon king.

Only the royal family could deal with that Divine Volcano Manor.

"After I leave, go find some elders and try to retrieve the Soul-Slaying Whip."

Xiao Wancheng stood up and said slowly.

"The Soul-Subduing Whip? But the Soul-Subduing Whip has only just been repaired to the level of a Great Demon King. Even with countless rare and precious materials added, it still hasn't been able to stabilize."

"If we take it out now, there might be a risk of it breaking."

Xiao Tianci looked troubled.

Over the years, the Soul-Subduing Whip has been repaired ahead of schedule, returning to the level of a Great Demon King, after draining the Xiao family's resources.

It's just that the damage is severe, and it's still a long way from being fully repaired.

"What time is it now? If I don't take it out now, I might lose my life."

Xiao Wancheng rebuked.

"You unfilial son, do you want to see me die?"

I dare not!

Xiao Tianci said with trepidation,

“But now the Soul-Slaying Whip is in the hands of several elders. After the Soul-Slaying Whip was damaged last time, they have been on high alert against our lineage.”

"In this situation, even if I were to use the Soul-Summoning Technique, I have no way to help."

"No matter what, you have to steal it from me."

Xiao Wancheng said coldly.

"The Xiao family is now at a critical juncture. If we don't go all out, their destruction is imminent."

. . . . . .

Shenhuoshan Manor —

Jin Renfeng was carrying a watering can and watering the flowers and plants in the garden.

He should have been practicing Qi cultivation at this time, but considering the upcoming great battle, he gave himself a rare break.

"Senior Brother, if we're going to deal with the Xiao family, why don't we just go and attack them openly and honestly? Why bother sending them a challenge and giving them time to prepare?"

Akjanbutai, dressed in white, sat on a stone chair to the side, looking puzzled.

Jin Renfeng laughed.

"But I want to give them time, otherwise what's the point of fighting this war?"

Wouldn't it be better to catch them off guard?

Butai asked in confusion,
"Now that we've given them a loophole, what if the Xiao family brings in reinforcements?" "That's exactly what we need to do."

Jin Renfeng put down the kettle, sat down next to the girl, drank a cup of fragrant tea offered by the girl, and said casually.

"Otherwise, what's the point of making such a big fuss just to deal with Xiao Wancheng?"

"Senior brother, do you intend to lure out all of the Xiao family's helpers and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop?"

Butai understood.

"But what if they bring in someone your senior brother can't handle?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

Jin Renfeng chuckled and tapped the girl's head.
"The Xiao family alone doesn't have the strength to escape my grasp."

. . . . . .

Royal Estate —

Xiao Wancheng was also in the garden at that moment.

Upon arriving at Wangquan Manor, despite his earnest pleas, he still failed to meet Wangquan Shouzhuo, only to see Steward Fei, who was away on official business.

"Elder Fei, you must help me this time."

Xiao Wancheng said in a mournful voice,

"Otherwise, the destruction of my Xiao family will probably be imminent."

"There's no need to make it sound so serious."

Butler Fei said leisurely.

"Although Jin Renfeng is powerful, he only has some personal conflicts with you."

"Now that Dongfang Guyue is the leader of the Dao Alliance, even on the surface, he must abide by the laws of the Dao Alliance."

“At a time like this, Jin Renfeng wouldn’t risk the wrath of the world by taking action against your Xiao family.”

"But that Jin Renfeng is vindictive and narrow-minded. He will surely take my life this time!"

Xiao Wancheng said in a panic,

"Elder Fei, you can't just stand by and watch someone die!"

"We've done everything we could. This time it's a personal feud between you and Jin Renfeng. We can't really interfere."

Butler Fei looked troubled.

"I advised you back then not to bother with that disciple from another family, but you insisted on doing it your own way!"

"I didn't mean anything by it back then!"

"Who would have thought that a mere disciple from another family would develop to such an extent?"

Xiao Wancheng was filled with regret.

If he had known this day would come, he would never have offended that bastard with a different surname.

"I hope Elder Fei will consider the friendship between our two families and help me through this difficult time."

"Ugh!"

Butler Fei sighed.

Now, even the Wang Quan family is having a major headache over the Xiao family, which is such a burden.

If we don't help, the Xiao family has a lot of dirt on the Wang Quan family. Once the Xiao family falls from power, these secrets will also harm the Wang Quan family.

If there's anything we can do to help, the Xiao family's glove is truly hopeless.

To be honest, the Wang Quan family has already given a lot over the years, whether it's providing covert support or helping them solve some troubles, it has taken a lot of effort.

But the Xiao family was like a bottomless pit, with troubles constantly arising.

Dongfang Guyue and the Yang family, like mad dogs, relentlessly targeted the Xiao family, seizing the opportunity to investigate.

As a result, the price paid by the Wang family has far exceeded the benefits brought by the Xiao family.

"Elder Fei! The Xiao family and the Wang Quan family are bound together by fate, sharing both prosperity and adversity!"

Seeing that Butler Fei had not responded for a long time, Xiao Wancheng gritted his teeth and shouted loudly.

"If my Xiao family falls into ruin, who would dare to serve the Wang Quan family?"

"Are you threatening my royal family?"

Butler Fei narrowed his eyes, a murderous intent rising in his heart.

Sensing the surroundings had grown colder, Xiao Wancheng quickly said,
"That's not true. It's just that my Xiao family has worked for the Wang Quan family all these years. Even if we haven't made any great contributions, we have certainly put in a lot of hard work."

"The Wangquan family is the foremost family; we can't let our subordinates lose heart!"

Upon hearing this, Butler Fei's face turned ashen.

A mere servant has actually turned around and started to rely on his master.

A surge of anger welled up within him, and he wished he could kill him on the spot.

However, the consequences the other party mentioned forced him to suppress his anger.

"I can ask the master for your opinion, but don't get your hopes up too high."

After a moment's thought, Butler Fei said coldly.

"Thank you, Elder Fei!"

Xiao Wancheng quickly bowed and thanked him.

Impatient with the pretense, Butler Fei left him in the courtyard without even a word and went into the back room.

Xiao Wancheng stood in front of the door waiting, his back hunched over, like an old dog.

Time passed slowly, and two hours later, the sky gradually darkened.

Xiao Wancheng's legs were numb from standing, but he dared not move rashly.

A series of footsteps sounded, and Butler Fei walked over at that moment.

"Elder Fei, what did Master Shouzhuo say?"

Xiao Wancheng's eyes revealed a look of expectation.

"The master has agreed; the Wang family will help you through this difficult time."

Butler Fei said calmly.

"Thank you, Elder Fei! Thank you, Patriarch!"

Xiao Wancheng bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.

"I wonder which powerful demon king artifact the Wang Quan family will be using this time?"

He asked the question.

"Forget about the Great Demon King's magic weapon."

Butler Fei waved his hand impatiently.

"Ever since Wang Quancang and Wang Quan Jinghong defected, the family has tightened its grip on the Great Demon King's magic weapon."

"Don't even mention you, even if I wanted to transfer, there's nothing I could do."

Seven years ago, Wang Quancang and Wang Quan Jinghong were killed by Jin Renfeng, and the two great demon king magic treasures they possessed also fell into the hands of Shenhuo Mountain Manor.

A mountain-splitting sword became Akjanbutai's magic weapon, establishing his reputation as a powerful king.

Another lightning sword was given to Dongfang Qinlan, who was only ten years old at the time, helping her to achieve the title of "Fairy of Swift Swords".

"Although Jin Renfeng is despicable and shameless, he is still a powerful demon king. Without the help of other powerful demon kings, how could he possibly withstand this?"

Xiao Wancheng asked anxiously.

"Doesn't your Xiao family also possess a Soul-Slaying Whip?"

Butler Fei said calmly.

"With the investment your Xiao family has made, judging by the time it takes, the repairs should be completed by now."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wancheng felt a chill run down his spine.

The early repair of the Soul-Slaying Whip was a closely guarded secret of the Xiao family, known only to the core members of the family.

However, the fact that the Wang Quan family knew the progress so accurately indicates that someone had leaked the information to them.

"It is close to being repaired, but it is still a long way from being completed."

Xiao Wancheng said.

In the past, he would have thoroughly investigated the source of the information leak. But at this moment, he couldn't care less about that.

As long as he can survive this ordeal, he would do anything, even sell his family, let alone receive a mere piece of news.

"The Wang family will provide some rare and precious materials to help you repair the Soul-Slaying Whip. It should be repaired in three days."

Butler Fei said.

"But with just the Soul-Slaying Whip, he's no match for that kid."

Xiao Wancheng said urgently.

"That's the kid who cut the Soul-Slaying Whip back then."

"I will not let you deal with it like that."

Butler Fei said calmly.

"When I helped you repair the Soul-Slaying Whip, didn't I give you a formation?"

"This time it will come in handy."

(End of this chapter)