Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 866 - 469: Not Afraid? Then Kill! (Part 2)

"Master, what is the meaning of this?"

You are suddenly casting aside such immense profit.

Despite her confusion, she hurriedly transmitted her voice, "Yes, Master, Qing Lian will take care of it immediately."

Although she was puzzled, Qin Ke had previously commanded that any instruction from the master must be carried out instantly, without a hint of hesitation.

Once he had finished giving his orders, Chen Xuan returned to his Cultivation. His primary focus was to restore his vital essence as quickly as possible.

Everything else took a backseat.

Personal strength remains the most vital asset.

...

In contrast to the atmosphere at Chen Xuan’s residence, the mood among the elite families in the Imperial City had plummeted to a chilling low.

The leaders of the top ten clans, in particular, looked completely ghastly.

Between them, they controlled almost half of the mining rights in Great Yu.

However, now that Great Yu was suddenly investigating the matter—not even sparing the Liu family—they realized the gravity of the crisis.

Liu Gong Mansion.

"Uncle, please find a solution for the Liu Family. They are blatantly targeting us this time."

A middle-aged man dressed in black sobbed bitterly as he knelt before Liu Daoxin.

This was Liu Rui, the current Patriarch of the Liu Family, a master who had reached the Peak of Seventh Layer of Dao Realm.

Yet, he wept like a young child.

"Enough, for a Patriarch of the Liu Family, such behavior is unbecoming. Get up!"

Liu Daoxin opened his eyes slowly and let out a mild shout, causing an immense pressure to flood the main hall.

"Uncle...."

Liu Rui wiped the tears from his face. Though he was over a thousand years old, he remained merely a child in the presence of Liu Daoxin.

Among those killed in the legitimate line this time was his own son.

Even if he had never been truly close to the boy, the loss of his own flesh and blood still hurt.

His display was not merely an act; to see the old bury the young was a heartbreaking tragedy.

"I said, stand up."

Liu Daoxin’s tone softened slightly. He had observed his nephew serving the Liu Family conscientiously for many years, and he understood the man's grief over losing a son.

Liu Rui rose, his body trembling as he looked at the pillar of the Liu family. His voice was laced with sorrow, "Uncle, what should be our next move?"

"Ah!"

Liu Daoxin heaved a long, weary sigh.

With the Three Judicial Departments, the Ritual Department, and the Shadow Guard all active—the three major branches of Great Yu acting in unison—the master of this plot was clear.

"The initial probe by the Three Judicial Departments was merely a test. This, however, is the real strike."

Even as one of the Three Dukes, he felt a suffocating sense of helplessness.

What could one possibly do against the will of Emperor Yu?

"Cease any further maneuvers regarding the mining rights, or perhaps... simply surrender them to Great Yu."

The dangerous zones suppressed by Great Yu demanded an astronomical quantity of Spirit Stones every day; Emperor Yu was pushed to the brink.

As one of the Three Dukes, Liu Daoxin understood this. For the greater good, he had no choice but to force the Liu Family to comply.

As for the future... the situation remained to be seen.

"Uncle... if we lose those mining rights, the Liu Family income will be cut in half. Do you realize how vast our clan has become?"

Liu Rui panicked at the suggestion.

He had come seeking his uncle’s intervention to protect their interests; he did not care about the other clans, but the Liu family’s foundation could not be compromised.

"With your status, can't you negotiate with those authorities?"

"Foolish!"

Liu Daoxin bellowed in anger. His drowsy eyes snapped open, and his aura erupted violently.

A crushing weight filled the hall once more.

Even as a master at the Peak of Seventh Layer of Dao Realm, Liu Rui felt as insignificant as a leaf drifting in a storm under such pressure.

"Uncle..."

Terrified, he immediately threw himself back to the ground. This was the first time he had witnessed Liu Daoxin this enraged.

"You will do as I say. Otherwise, I... will no longer involve myself with the Liu Family!"

"Boom!"

Liu Rui felt as if he had been struck by a bolt of lightning.

To no longer care for the Liu Family... those words echoed like a death knell in his mind.

The current prominence of the Liu Family was built solely upon Liu Daoxin’s shoulders.

If the old master abandoned them, it would mark the end of their era.

"No! Uncle, your nephew will obey. Please, you cannot abandon the Liu Family!"

Liu Rui was nearly moved to tears again.

A cursed fate! Had he known this would happen, he never would have come to the mansion. His uncle refused to help and even demanded they give up their rights.

"That is enough!"

Liu Daoxin felt thoroughly exhausted.

The family ties were inescapable; he carried the name, after all. How could he truly abandon them? He was merely trying to drive the point home to Liu Rui.

"Go back for now. Be diligent with the burial ceremonies. The rest... we will discuss another time."

Liu Daoxin waved him away.

"Yes!"

Liu Rui offered a respectful salute and withdrew from the hall without another word.

"Ah!"

Surveying the empty, quiet hall, Liu Daoxin sighed heavily.

Even as one of the Three Dukes, he stood powerless before the might of the throne.

It was not that he lacked the will to step in, but the thought of an annoying old man popped into his head. Zhan Tian would never grant him any face, and he shared too close a bond with Liu Sheng, not to mention the impenetrable wall that was the Shadow Guard.

"Forget it. Everything must wait until after the funeral rites."

...

The Liu Family eventually surrendered all their controlled mining rights to Great Yu.

With the Three Judicial Departments and the Ritual Department fueling the fire, the news swept across the entire nation.

The families that had been waiting on the sidelines were struck with terror.

Behind the most powerful families were figures like Liu Sheng and Liu Daoxin. Once even they capitulated, everyone realized this was no minor matter.

For a long time, the hearts of the realm were in turmoil.

Relinquishing the mines was painful, but remaining defiant would only lead to execution.