The Cheng residence was in a mess. After being caught off guard for no reason, the Cheng residence suffered a great loss. It was definitely the most painful one in a hundred years.
What was even more tragic was that this incident happened just a few days after Old Master Cheng's birthday banquet.
The Cheng family's prestige, which had been raised by relying on the Lin family of Linlang, was suppressed to the extreme at this moment. How could an aristocratic family, which could not even guarantee the safety of its own family, protect others?
Although the terrifying gray-robed men quickly retreated, to the Cheng residence, this was a bloody and profound lesson that they would never forget.
The people in charge of the He family and the Xu family in the county rushed over in a very short time. They were deeply shocked by the attack on the Cheng residence and secretly rejoiced in their hearts. The other party was extremely powerful. If this incident happened to their families, the consequences would not be much better than the Cheng family's.
After learning that the thousand-year-old blood ginseng was also robbed, although they said that it was a pity, they did not feel a sense of schadenfreude in their hearts.
However, when they saw the miserable state of the Cheng family, they also grieved for the loss of the rabbit and readily agreed to the Cheng family's request to help track down the culprit.
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After He Yiming left the Cheng residence, he immediately took off his gray robe and black scarf and returned home. However, when he returned home, he found that only his mother and sister were still at home. His father and brother were already gone.
He turned to look at the fire in the direction of the Cheng residence and immediately understood where his father and brother had gone.
After touching his face, he took out another bottle and poured a little liquid onto his hand. After gently applying it for a moment, all the makeup was washed off. Then, he washed his face clean and went to the courtyard's hall.
As soon as he came to the courtyard, Lin Wenyu immediately put on a straight face and asked, "Yiming, where did you go just now?"
He Yiming habitually scratched his head and said, "Mother, I went out just now."
"It's so late, what did you go out for? If something happened, what should we do? "Lin Wenyu said with a gentle face.
He Yiming chuckled and said, "Mother, I'm just going out to practice my fist technique. Nothing will happen."
"Practice fist techniques?" Only then did Lin Wenyu's expression soften. Over the past year, she had gained some understanding of her precious son's cultivation progress. Although he was happy in his heart, at the same time, he felt deeply puzzled. However, after hearing Yi Ming's words, she suddenly felt emotional. Everyone said that Yiming was a genius, but no one saw the hard work he put in.
If everyone in the He Clan's third generation was as hardworking as he was and didn't even let go of a single night, then everyone would have made great progress.
Looking at her son's face, which was a mixture of two different emotions, she suddenly felt her heart ache. This son, in order to stand out in the family, how much hardship had he suffered in secret?!
Thinking of this, Lin Wenyu reached out and pulled Yiming into her embrace.
He Yiming looked at his mother in confusion. However, no matter how much of a genius he was, he could not understand his mother's thoughts at this moment. However, ever since he was five years old, he had never been so intimate with his mother. Now that he was with his mother, his heart was filled with a warm feeling. He reached out and hugged his mother's waist, his heart completely calming down. Even the things that had just happened seemed to have been completely forgotten at this moment.
He Yilong looked on enviously and also squeezed into his mother's embrace. He Yiming glared at her, and she unceremoniously glared back at him. The two siblings stared at each other, and after a moment, they couldn't help but laugh at the same time.
The three of them happily enjoyed the happiness of being with their family at home. As for the news of the Cheng Residence being on fire, they no longer cared about it.
He Quan Ming and He Yixuan only returned from the Cheng Residence when the sky started to brighten.
Their expressions were extremely solemn. Clearly, after seeing the tragic state of the Cheng Residence, they were somewhat moved.
The He, Xu, and Cheng Clans were known as the Three Great Clans of Taicang County. Although there were differences in the fighting power of the top, none of them were easy to provoke.
Since the Cheng Clan had fallen to such a tragic state, if those people from last night had come for the He Clan, what would the result have been?
After He Quan Ming returned home, the first thing he saw was Yiming. He couldn't help but be angry. He said, "Yiming, where did you go last night? Do you know how dangerous it was outside last night? "
He Yiming's heart warmed. He said, "Father, I went out last night to practice martial arts. Later on, I saw the city on fire, so I came back."
"Practice martial arts? Why can't you practice martial arts at home? "He Quan Ming's anger immediately subsided, but his tone was still very sharp.
Lin Wenyu quickly went forward and pulled He Yiming behind her. In a soft voice, she helped explain a few words. She also vaguely pointed out that the reason why Yiming was able to achieve what he had today was due to his daily unremitting efforts. Since the son had such thoughts, the parents couldn't hinder him no matter what.
He Quan Ming was just worried about his son's safety. At this moment, he took advantage of the situation to get off the donkey. He repeatedly urged Yiming to promise that he wouldn't go out at night for the next few days.
He Yiming naturally agreed submissively and didn't refute at all. He rejoiced in his heart that he was able to muddle through just like that.
However, when he returned to his room, he couldn't help but feel depressed.
What should he do with this thousand-year-old blood ginseng? He definitely couldn't give it to his father, but he couldn't bear to throw it away. Did he have to eat it just like that?
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In the Cheng Mansion, after a day of tidying up, peace had been restored.
However, at this moment, the Cheng Mansion no longer had the festive atmosphere of a few days ago. Instead, it was gloomy and gloomy. Miserable cries could be heard.
At this moment, in the backyard of the Cheng Mansion, Old Master Cheng and Cheng Jiahui, the two people in charge of the Cheng Family, were sitting together.
The two of them were the core of the Cheng Family. As long as they were still alive, the Cheng Family would never decline.
"Jiahui, are you really sure?" Old Master Cheng asked bitterly. Although he had already given himself the answer in his heart, he would rather ask again.
Cheng Jiahui nodded slowly. His head seemed to be as heavy as Mount Tai, but he was still unwavering.
"Father, that person did use the Xu Family's' Lie Flame Technique '." Cheng Jiahui's voice was low and powerful. "I have fought with Xu Laosi many times and have a deep impression of it. I can't be wrong."
The muscles on Old Master Cheng's face twitched faintly. He muttered, "The 'Lie Flame Technique'. To be able to injure you with one palm, I'm afraid it's no longer the eighth level."
"That's right. When I attacked, that person had just come out of the Inner Courtyard. He was obviously caught off guard. However, with just a casual palm strike, my all-out attack was easily broken by him. Furthermore, I suffered some internal injuries as a result. Fortunately, that person was in a hurry and was determined to leave. Otherwise, if he stopped … "Cheng Jiahui laughed bitterly and said," If that's the case, then I'm afraid I won't be able to see father today. "
Old Master Cheng's face alternated between green and red. He no longer had his usual graceful and luxurious aura.
He coldly snorted and said, "I'm afraid it wasn't that person who was determined to leave. It's because you're your mother's flesh and blood that the Xu Family didn't dare to kill you. If it was someone else in the family, hmph …"
Cheng Jiahui immediately lowered his head. He had long suspected this, but he didn't dare to say it in front of Old Master Cheng.
"Have you investigated the origins of that group of people?"
Cheng Jiahui said in a deep voice, "We've already collected more than ten corpses. After identification, we didn't find any familiar faces."
Old Master Cheng was startled and asked, "They're from outside?"
"That's right. That's the only explanation. Otherwise, with so many inner strength cultivators, it's impossible for them to not recognize a single one."
"Outsiders?" Old Master Cheng said doubtfully, "Could it be that the Xu Family has started to collude with outsiders?"
"I'm also at a loss. However, that person in gray used the 'Lie Flame Technique' of the Xu Family without a doubt." Cheng Jiahui said solemnly.
The father and son looked at each other speechlessly. They didn't believe that the Xu Family would have the guts to do such a thing. However, the 'Lie Flame Technique' was a unique technique of the Xu Family. It was impossible for outsiders to imitate it.
After muttering to himself for a long time, Old Master Cheng finally said, "Jiahui, arrange for people to spread the word that among the thieves that night, there was someone who used the ninth level of the 'Lie Flame Technique'."
Cheng Jiahui suddenly raised his head and said in surprise, "Father, if we do that, wouldn't that be tantamount to falling out with the Xu Family?"
Old Master Cheng coldly snorted and said, "Face? Since the Xu Family doesn't want face, why should we hide it? Don't tell me that the dozens of lives of our Cheng Family will be lost in vain? "
When he said this, the old man's voice was faintly trembling. His voice was filled with resentment.
Cheng Jiahui's face fiercely twitched. He looked at his father in surprise. The image of the old man in his heart seemed to have collapsed at this moment. However, it could be seen that the hatred in the old man's heart had reached a certain level.
After a moment, Cheng Jiahui finally let out a long sigh and said, "Yes, father. This child will go now."
Old Master Cheng's expression softened and said, "Jiahui, don't worry. The Xu Family won't dare to do anything. As long as our relationship with the Lin Family of Linlang continues, as long as your sister is still alive, our Cheng Family will always be one of the three great aristocratic families in Taicang County."
Cheng Jiahui hesitated for a moment before slowly nodding his head.
Old Master Cheng stood up. After venting his anger, he seemed to have completely recovered.
"Jiahui, Li-er is already seventeen this year, right?"
"Yes, Li-er is exactly seventeen."
"En, she's a big girl. It's time to find a husband for her." Old Master Cheng said in a clear voice, "This time, among the third generation of the He Family who came to celebrate the birthday, He Yitian is very good. He can be considered a good match for Li-er. You should personally make a trip."
Cheng Jiahui was startled. He seriously considered it for a moment. When he raised his head, the old man had already left.
He sighed softly. He didn't know what to think in his heart!
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