Inside the Shao family mansion, the lights were on, and several high-ranking elders were gathered together, their faces solemn and stern, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

In one corner of the room, a young man lay sprawled, his clothes tattered and his body covered in wounds, as if he had endured every form of torture imaginable.

He was now in a deep and desperate coma, the flame of life flickering and about to be extinguished.

Shao Wenlong, the head of the Shao family, held a heavy badge in his hand.

The badge gleamed with a cold light, symbolizing supreme law enforcement power.

His eyes were deep and cold, as if they could freeze everything around him.

After a moment of silence, Shao Wenlong slowly moved to the front of the elders, his voice deep and powerful, each word like a heavy hammer striking the hearts of the crowd.

"Ye Chu, he's still alive!"

"This kid is cunning and scheming, his plan is ingenious; he actually dared to use a clever escape tactic to deceive everyone!"

Upon hearing this, the elders' expressions changed, and a solemn look appeared on their brows.

They exchanged meaningful glances, secretly marveling at Ye Chu's cunning and audacity.

"We almost fell for his facade!"

An elder muttered to himself, his tone a mixture of regret and relief.

Shao Wenlong suddenly raised his voice, which echoed in the empty hall, carrying an undeniable determination.

"Immediately gather reporters. I want to announce this to the world, to focus everyone's attention on this matter, and to bring the truth to light!"

Upon hearing this, Old Chen frowned, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, as if he were weighing the pros and cons of this decision.

In the end, however, he nodded silently, acquiescing to Shao Wenlong's decision.

"No!"

Shao Wenlong's younger brother, who was also Shao Wen's father, suddenly interrupted the conversation, his voice filled with unwavering determination.

His gaze was intense as he looked directly at his elder brother, his words filled with weighty consideration.

"Brother! If you make this public, should we still pursue Ye Chu to the death?"

Shao Wenlong frowned, pondered for a moment, and then slowly shook his head: "We must not kill him. This matter has already swept through the entire city like a storm, and everyone knows about it."

"But if you insist on killing him," Shao Wenlong's younger brother said, his voice tinged with struggle.

"Wouldn't that be like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, creating a raging storm?"

Shao Wenlong's younger brother sighed, his gaze deep.

"Once we make this public, it will be like sheathing our swords forever, making it difficult to harm Ye Chu again."

Upon hearing this, Shao Wenlong's expression became complicated, with a hint of pain and resentment flashing in his eyes.

"What about Shao Jie's grudge and Shao Wen's hatred? Must this deep-seated blood feud really be shelved and left unresolved?"

The conversation was heavy with every word, each sentence piercing the heart. Both brothers fell into deep thought, and the air was filled with an indescribable sorrow and resolve.

"Cough cough cough..."

Old Chen's gaze slowly shifted between the two brothers before he finally spoke, his voice carrying the steadiness and vicissitudes of time.

"My two nephews, I know you are both suffering the pain of losing your sons, a pain that no one can truly understand. But you should both be aware of the current situation."

"Now that things have come to this, let's just call it quits."

"If we can let go of our hatred now, the Shao family might still have a glimmer of hope and be able to catch their breath."

"Otherwise, the Shao family might really be heading towards ruin and death."

Upon hearing this, Shao Wenlong frowned, a look of inner struggle flashing across his face.

However, when he turned his head and his gaze fell once again on his younger brother's resolute face, a fierce and determined glint instantly appeared in his eyes.

"snort!"

"Family ruined? That kid Ye Chu is still too green!"

"Exactly!"

"Elder Chen, Ye Chu is just a nobody. Even if he does have some extraordinary talent, what powerful figure could be standing behind him? Could it be that Wu Hongdao is really his backer? If so, why haven't we seen him make any moves yet?"

Seeing this, Shao Wen's father hurriedly spoke up, trying to ease the tension.

Looking at everyone, Old Chen finally sighed helplessly, his face expressionless, but his voice heavy:

"Do you know that because of today's events, the connections that my Shao family has painstakingly built over the years are now severing ties with us and avoiding us like the plague?"

The moment these words were spoken, everyone in the ancestral hall tensed, as if a boulder had been thrown into a still lake, causing ripples of shock and disbelief. They knew all too well the profound impact and significance hidden behind these brief words.

Ye Chu, who was once considered an insignificant figure, miraculously shook the deeply rooted behemoth that was the Shao family. And the Shao family, a once glorious and invincible clan, is now driven to such a desperate situation, which is unbelievable.

The silence, thick with shock, seemed to freeze for a long time. Finally, Shao Wenlong's voice rang out slowly, carrying an undeniable resolve.

"Now that things have come to this, any further words would be futile." His voice was deep and powerful, echoing in every corner of the ancestral hall. "Since the world believes that my Shao family is responsible for Ye Chu's death, then tonight, we will make him disappear from this world completely."

"So what if we lose the foundation our family has built up over centuries? My Shao family will rise from the ashes and start anew!"

In Shao Wenlong's eyes, a fervent light flickered like flames, reflecting his unwavering determination.

"Old Chen, please, we earnestly request the Yao family's assistance! This matter concerns the overall situation, and we cannot afford even the slightest mistake!"

He turned to Old Chen, his tone resolute and unwavering.

Upon hearing this, Old Chen nodded slightly, a knowing glint in his eyes.

"Please calm down, Patriarch Shao. Yao Qianwei has informed me that he is discussing important matters with a very important figure. Once the conversation is over, he will take action to help us."

……

Outside the Shao Mansion

Ye Chu, like a ghostly whirlwind, silently descended into the quiet security room, seemingly blending perfectly into the surrounding shadows without disturbing any of the security personnel on duty.

"Alas, the entire Shao family is probably drowning out all sorts of opinions today."

A security guard in a neat uniform, his brows furrowed with a hint of helplessness and self-deprecation, spoke softly in the empty room.

"I thought the blind date would go smoothly, but who knew that the woman would react as soon as she heard that I was a security guard for the Shao family."

"This fate, like autumn leaves swept away by the wind, has scattered."

His words carried a hint of bitterness, yet also revealed a calm acceptance of life.

"Who can argue with that? The fickle nature of human relationships in this world is not something that a family like the Shaos can completely escape."

Another security guard chimed in, his tone tinged with a sense of lament for the fickle nature of human relationships.

However, they also knew that for a large family like the Shao family, some setbacks were nothing more than a few small ripples before the storm, which would eventually be gently carried away by the torrent of time without leaving a trace.

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