Chapter 134: The Aggressive Xia Yu

"Do you truly wish to make an enemy of the Liang family?"

Old Master Liang’s aura, cultivated from decades of holding power, pressed down on the room, rendering everyone silent as cicadas in winter. Even Huang Hai and Tan Peng felt the immense pressure; the Liang family had prospered for decades, and their influence in Deep City was truly formidable to them. It would take the combined strength of the three great families to even potentially topple one, and on their own, they could hardly stand against such a titan.

However, seeing Xia Yu’s calm expression beside them, they regained their composure.

Before either of them could reply, another voice rang out from the back.

"The Liang family? What is there to fear? Do you really think we would be intimidated by you?"

The crowd shuddered. When they saw who had arrived, their faces turned pale—even Liang Zichao gasped. Even Old Master Liang, who had weathered countless storms, felt his hands tremble slightly, struggling to maintain his composure.

"Xiao Jun!"

Indeed, it was Xiao Jun, accompanied by over twenty menacing bodyguards. The spacious hall was now packed with nearly two hundred people, beginning to feel crowded. The waitstaff were left wide-mouthed in shock. What kind of day was this, that the top figures of Deep City were all gathered here? Judging by the atmosphere, something monumental was about to happen; it seemed the very sky of Deep City was on the verge of changing.

Liang Zichao regained his senses. As the heir to the Liang family, he knew he had to step forward; otherwise, it would look as though he were beneath Xiao Jun.

"Xiao Jun, even if my Liang family has to fight to the bitter end, we will stop at nothing to take Xia Yu away. He is responsible for the death of my child. The Liang family will not swallow this insult. If you insist on interfering, then our two families shall go to war. Who emerges victorious remains to be seen."

Liang Zichao’s words were filled with bravado, making his intent clear to Xiao Jun: *If you don’t meddle, our two families can coexist in peace and profit together. If you choose to intervene, mutual destruction will bring no benefit to your Xiao family.* From any rational perspective, one should not start a war over someone as insignificant as Xia Yu when such vital interests were at stake. Xiao Jun was a smart man, and the threat was clear.

However, they had all underestimated the relationship between Xiao Jun and Xia Yu. To be precise, family interests aside, the entire Xiao family would move mountains at a single word from Xia Yu.

Xiao Jun responded with disdain: "Suit yourselves. If you want war, then let it be war."

"If you have the ability, come and get him. But let me tell you this: it is not a matter of who might win—you will be the ones destroyed!"

Xiao Jun’s overbearing retort left them all ashen-faced. It was true; as the premier wealthy family, the Xiao family’s strength already surpassed theirs. Now, with the addition of tycoons like Huang Hai and Tan Peng, the Lin family’s meager strength could offer the Liang family no real help. If a war truly broke out, the Liang family could not withstand the combined force of those three.

Seeing that his bluff had failed, Liang Zichao felt a surge of panic and didn't know how to respond. Old Master Liang clenched his fists, rage simmering within him, but his self-restraint was formidable; he would not let anger cloud his judgment. After weighing the options, he ground his teeth in frustration.

"Young Master Xiao, you are ruthless."

"This debt, I will remember. One day, I will collect it with interest. Let’s go!"

Just as they were about to leave, Xia Yu lit a four-point-five-yuan Hongjinlong cigarette and spoke up: "Wait."

Old Master Liang’s body stiffened. He turned back to glare at him.

Xia Yu exhaled a cloud of smoke and said, "Leaving? The matter isn't resolved yet. How can you just walk away?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the bodyguards behind him stirred.

"What do you want?"

"What do I want? You want to fight? Don't think we're afraid of you!"

The bodyguards on both sides began to confront one another, refusing to give an inch. The air was thick with gunpowder; a single order would set off a brawl.

Old Master Liang squinted. "Boy, what else do you want?"

"Xia Yu, don't push your luck!" Liang Zichao added, gritting his teeth.

"Push my luck?" Xia Yu narrowed his eyes. "I didn't come here today intending for this to end easily."

"Since everyone is here, let’s settle the accounts between us."

The Lin family members looked at each other, their faces drained of color. Lin Yuxin’s parents didn't dare to speak; there were simply too many powerful figures present. Lin Yuxin trembled uncontrollably, looking at her ex-husband, who now seemed like a stranger. He used to be a spineless wretch who hung on her every word—how had he become so aggressive? By comparison, the Liang Zichao she had once worshipped seemed to be in a completely different class.

Xia Yu lazily crushed his cigarette butt and looked at Liang Zichao. Liang Zichao felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were being watched by a beast, his life hanging in the balance. Xia Yu’s gaze was as sharp as a blade.

"What... what do you want?"

"Heh, it's time to settle our score," Xia Yu sneered. "You cuckolded me—did you really think that would just slide?"

"And you, Lin Yuxin, you bitch. And all of you..."

Xia Yu pointed at the members of the Lin family, enunciating every word: "How did you treat me in the past? Have you forgotten?"

"Today, I want each and every one of you to bow your heads and apologize to me sincerely."

"That's not too hard, is it?"

"..."

The entire Lin family gasped. Facing an aggressive and unrelenting Xia Yu, their resolve crumbled. Lin Yuxin lost control, shouting excitedly, "In your dreams! Xia Yu, you are nothing but a loser, and you will be a loser for the rest of your life!"

"Without them, what are you? You want me to apologize? You don't deserve it!"

"Oh? Then how about I kill your husband instead?"

Xia Yu squinted, revealing a bloodthirsty smile.