He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

The two men in the alley trembled, especially the guard.

Having personally experienced "death," he deeply believed Lu Chen's words.

That was no illusion! It was real, irresistible destruction!

Seeing that the two were still in a daze, Lu Chen's tone became increasingly impatient:

"You have three seconds to disappear from my sight!"

"three……"

"two……"

Before he could utter the word "one," the guard suddenly realized what was happening and hoisted him onto his shoulder.

It burst forth with unprecedented speed, sprinting headlong towards the Xiao family without looking back.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared into the alleyway.

"Let me go! You bastard! Put me down! I'm going back to kill him! I don't believe it! It's an illusion! It's fake!"

Xiao Wuwei struggled and roared frantically on the guard's shoulder.

He couldn't accept that he was a top seed in the Class of '60.

He was instantly killed by a "failed awakening trash" with a single punch and was so frightened that he fled in a sorry state.

The guards were inwardly groaning:

Young master, please stop fooling around! Do you think I don't know whether that's an illusion or not?

I just truly died!

This Lu Chen is someone we can't afford to mess with!

Next time you're looking to die, let someone else accompany you!

I'll go back and apply to the head of the household for a transfer!

Watching the two figures flee in a disheveled state until they completely disappeared,

Lu Chen then withdrew his icy gaze and lightly scoffed, "Good thing you ran fast."

He turned around, only to be met with the incredibly complex gazes of Shangguan Hong and the others.

Their eyes seemed to see right through him, filled with shock.

Shangguan Hong opened her mouth, wanting to ask something, but didn't know where to begin.

She knew Lu Chen was very strong; she had witnessed his incredible abilities in the dungeon.

But could one punch instantly kill a level 60 seeded player plus a level 90 guard?

This goes beyond her understanding of "strong".

How long has it been?

It's only been a little over a month!

Lord Lu's growth rate is simply mythical!

Qian Mengmeng and Chu Yu stared wide-eyed, looking at Lu Chen and then at the empty alleyway.

Looking at Lu Chen again, I felt that my worldview had been severely impacted.

Old Master Feng and Aunt Yao exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes.

The son-in-law's strength... has improved too quickly, it's outrageous!

Will Miss be able to "keep things in check" in the future?

Zhu Qingqing's usually cool eyes were now sparkling. As she looked at Lu Chen, a sense of pride and honor welled up inside her.

Seeing that this man, who was nominally hers, was so powerful,

An indescribable emotion quietly arose.

"Control your expressions."

Lu Chen felt a little embarrassed by the stares, waved his hand, and took the lead in walking into the courtyard.

"Time to eat! The food'll get cold if we don't eat soon!"

He spoke in a relaxed tone, quickly walked back to the dining table, and joined the children in "grabbing" food from the little ones.

The group exchanged bewildered glances, but ultimately suppressed their questions and silently returned to the dining table.

However, apart from the carefree children, everyone else seemed somewhat distracted during the meal.

My gaze kept drifting to the young figure laughing and playing with the children.

The Xiao family's council hall.

The atmosphere was as oppressive as solidified lead.

Xiao Lie, the head of the Xiao family, sat upright in the main seat, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

Below, Xiao Wuwei knelt on the ground, his face still showing resentment.

"Tell me! How did you lose? Tell me in detail, without hiding anything!" Xiao Lie's voice was icy cold.

"Father! I did not lose! It was that Lu Chen who was despicable and shameless, and used underhanded means!"

He must have used poison! Or some kind of forbidden, one-time-use item!

Otherwise, how could a newly awakened piece of trash like him possibly... just... with a single punch...

Xiao Wuwei stiffened his neck and blushed as he tried to explain, but he couldn't bring himself to say the words "instant kill"—that would be too embarrassing.

"Useless trash!" Xiao Lie slammed his hand on the armrest, shattering the solid wood with a crash. "You don't even know how you lost! What use are you to me!"

His gaze shifted to the guard standing to the side, his hands at his sides, his face still somewhat pale:

"You tell me! Tell me exactly what happened back then, in every single detail!"

The guard trembled, quickly bowed, and recounted the entire scene in detail.

He simply omitted the details of his "death" and "resurrection."

He only said that he felt like he had been under an extremely sophisticated illusion and had experienced a near-death experience.

"Go home, Lord. That Lu Chen... is ridiculously strong."

Your subordinate... Your subordinate even feels that his strength may be more than it appears on the surface.

Moreover, he mentioned the "Xuanyuan family" at the end.

The guard added cautiously.

"The Xuanyuan family..."

Xiao Lie's eyes flickered, and his fingers tapped the table unconsciously.

He knew, of course, who was behind the Xuanyuan Orphanage; that "God of Slaughter" was not someone to be trifled with.

Lu Chen's arrogance likely stems not only from his status as a "seed," but also from his close relationship with the Xuanyuan family.

"What else did he say?" Xiao Lie pressed.

"He said... if we continue to harass them, he will wipe out the Xiao family completely."

The guard lowered his head, and his voice grew softer and softer.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wuwei became even more enraged:

"Father! He's provoking the entire Xiao family! We can't let this go! Please allow me to mobilize the family's resources; I must..."

"Shut up!" Xiao Lie interrupted him sharply.

"Aren't you ashamed enough? Get out! You're grounded for three months. Without my permission, you're not allowed to step out of your room!"

"Father!" Xiao Wuwei exclaimed in disbelief.

"Get out!" Xiao Lie roared.

Xiao Wuwei dared not argue any further, glared venomously at the guard, and retreated indignantly.

Only Xiao Lie and his guards remained in the hall.

Xiao Lie remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking:

"How credible do you think his claim of 'illusion' is?"

The guard hesitated for a moment, then whispered:

"My lord, I... it doesn't feel like an illusion. The feeling is too real. But... I dare not speak presumptuously."

Xiao Lie waved his hand:

"You may leave now. What happened today must not be told to anyone."

"Yes."

The guards, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, quickly withdrew.

After the guards left, Xiao Lie sat alone in the empty hall, his expression shifting.

Finally, he got up and walked to the deepest part of the Xiao family mansion.

That place was the meditation retreat of several venerable ancestors who had secluded themselves for many years.

He had just reached the entrance to the forbidden area, and before he could even speak, an aged voice resounded directly in his mind:

"Let the younger generation handle their own affairs. You adults should not interfere. Remember this! Remember this!"

Xiao Lie's body jolted, and his expression instantly turned serious.

The ancestor's words... were a warning to him not to use the family's power against Lu Chen?

It even subtly reveals that Lu Chen's background might be even more terrifying than they imagined, something that even the ancestors were wary of.

"Yes, Grandfather! Your grandson understands."

Xiao Lie quickly bowed and saluted, his forehead beaded with cold sweat.

He had initially harbored some thoughts of using his family's influence to get revenge, but those thoughts were now completely extinguished.

Even the ancestor has spoken, how could he dare to act rashly?

He withdrew, and his opinion of Lu Chen rose several notches.

This young man not only possesses uncanny and formidable strength, but the forces behind him are likely unfathomable.

Xiao Wuwei probably suffered a beating for nothing and will have to keep it to himself.