AWB Chapter 2097 1 Whale Fall Brings Life to All Things
Chapter 2097 1 Whale Fall Brings Life to All Things
The courtyard was frozen in a silence more heavy and deathly than ever before.
It wasn't just a simple silence, but a deathly stillness on the verge of exploding, forcibly suppressed by immense horror and overwhelming rage.
The air was so thick it felt like you could squeeze water out of it, and every breath felt heavy like rust!
The Mu family fire is being recreated!
The tragedy that occurred forty years ago, which claimed more than a dozen lives, burned down the Mu family's century-old foundation, and became a taboo and nightmare in the hearts of countless people in Yanjing, is now being brought up by a seemingly innocent child in such a casual and even somewhat mocking tone, who threatens to reenact it tonight, here, in full view of everyone.
This is no longer just a threat; it is a desecration of the souls of the dead and a mad trampling on the conscience and fear of the living!
It was an outright and blatant disregard for the lives of everyone present!
After a brief silence, an indescribable tidal wave, a mixture of fear, anger, humiliation, and chill, exploded in everyone's chest!
In Li Xiangnan's deep eyes, beneath the frozen lake surface, molten lava was already surging and flowing!
The three things the young monk asked were like three keys that instantly unlocked the chains in his heart that connected countless clues!
The Mu family's account books were clearly the obvious target, consistent with the rumors that the young master had always coveted the Mu family's inheritance.
Forced out Grandma Mu Huanying!
This was not only to verify whether Mu Huanying was really there, but also to completely sever the protection of the Li family's legitimate lineage.
Perhaps there's a deeper purpose, such as some secret that only Grandma knows?
Furthermore, those who benefited from the system three or four decades ago, step forward and hand over what they have gained!
This thought suddenly enlightened Li Xiangnan, but it also stirred up a chilling anger within him.
What a little Buddha! What a huge appetite and what deep scheming!
He not only wanted the ledgers of the Mu family lineage, which might contain shocking secrets and only ten percent of those secrets, but also wanted to force out all the forces that had benefited from the collapse of the Mu family!
Then, he tore off a piece of flesh and ate it into his own stomach!
This is a classic case of double-crossing, a vicious scheme where the mantis stalks the cicada unaware of the oriole behind!
Not only does he, the young master, want to be the ultimate beneficiary, but he also wants to turn all the mantises that caught the cicadas into his own meal!
Li Xiangnan instantly understood why Shangguan Wuji and the ten families of Yanjing had made such a coordinated appearance today!
They probably already sensed the shadow of the young master.
Even today's actions may well have been motivated by a desire to get hold of the ledgers first and prevent them from falling into the hands of the young master.
They just didn't expect that the young master didn't care about the process at all; what he wanted was the final winner-takes-all outcome!
Their attempts to seize power, their probing, and their disputes were probably just a ridiculous and pathetic farce in the eyes of the young master, a prelude to his eventual appearance and the clearing of the stage!
Thinking of this, Li Xiangnan sneered inwardly.
Greed knows no bounds; the little Buddha's arrogance and greed are laid bare at this moment!
At that moment, in the corner, Shangguan Wuji and the representatives of the ten families of Yanjing had turned from deathly pale to ashen, and then from ashen to a liverish red tinged with anger. Their chests heaved violently, and their eyes were filled with disbelief, rage, and deep fear.
They understood, they understood completely!
Damn it!
The young master not only wants the account books, but also the profits they seized from the collapse of the Mu family back then!
One whale falls and all things come to life.
The items from back then might have been precious antiques and paintings, hidden shop deeds, promises of power made in shady dealings, or items from commercial channels...
That was one of the important cornerstones of their family's growth, a spoil of war that they had to fight with all their might and even risk getting dirty!
Spit it out?
Why?
A strong sense of humiliation and anger at being fooled, used, and ultimately skinned alive broke down their last line of rational defense!
They went to great lengths today, living in fear and anxiety, even suffering public humiliation and being forced to drink as punishment, only to end up not only gaining nothing but also having to vomit up what they've been consuming for decades.
Even worse, coming forward might expose the family's shameful secrets from the past, leading to even more trouble.
Shangguan Wuji was so angry that he trembled all over, feeling as if his old face was being pressed to the ground and rubbed repeatedly.
When had the Shangguan family ever suffered such humiliation?
He originally used the name of "Little Buddha" to try and shift the blame to the Li family, making them deal with this madman!
But to everyone's surprise, this madman was so unscrupulous that he even wanted to swallow up the Shangguan family as well!
Could it be that in Little Buddha's eyes, he, as the head of the five families, is just like those good-for-nothings in the corner, a lamb that can be extorted and slaughtered at will?
In his rage, a deeper chill swept over him.
For the young master to act this way, he must either be insane, or... he truly has the strength and preparation to overturn the table!
Du Xingyue's fury erupted like a volcano.
He slammed his sandalwood cane hard on the ground with a loud thud, and the bluestone floor tiles seemed to crack.
The old man's beard and hair stood on end, his eyes were wide open, and his voice was like thunder, causing dust to fall from the eaves.
"You scoundrel! What a little Buddha! What a venomous snake hiding its head and tail! How dare you use a tragedy from decades ago as a threat to openly extort money, even arson and murder, and threaten all the guests in the courtyard?! Do you really think this Yanjing City is your backyard? Do you really think my noble family is made of clay and wood?!"
He whirled around, looking towards the Moon Gate, and shouted sternly, "Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, the Eight Vajras! Seize this little brat who's spreading these heresies! I want to see if the Buddha behind him dares to show his face!"
Ji Qingyue's pretty face was filled with murderous intent, and her aura was so cold that it seemed to freeze the air. She took a step forward, forming a semi-side-by-side position with Du Xingyue, and her clear voice carried an undeniable authority.
“Little monk, do you and the people behind you know that your words and actions have angered the masses and violated the heavenly laws? Threatening with the tragedy of the old case, extorting and robbing, and even attempting to burn and kill—this is an unforgivable crime! Not to mention your Buddha, even if the true Buddha himself descended, he would not tolerate such a crime! The Ji family is here and will never allow the tragedy of forty years ago to be repeated!”
The furious statements from these two influential figures acted as a shot in the arm for the shocked and enraged crowd, providing an outlet for their suppressed anger.
Many guests' faces regained their color, and their eyes blazed with anger.
Clang.
Zhang Long and Zhao Hu had already led the Eight Vajras into the courtyard with great strides, then turned around and closed the moon gate.
Song Ziming, Wang Defa, Yang Weidong, along with Hao Jian and the others who were guarding the area nearby, completely surrounded the large backyard.
The area encompassing the rear house, front yard, and middle yard is too large and the targets are numerous, so some might slip through the net.
With so many eyes and so many hands, no matter how cunning the little monk is, he probably won't be able to fly away from here!
Make sure he can't escape!