The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng looked up in the direction Qin Zheng was pointing and locked his gaze on the arrogant and haughty figure standing in front of the second-floor railing.

After memorizing Xie Zhan's appearance, Lu Zheng slowly withdrew his gaze, turned slightly, and faced Xiao Rong, whose murderous aura was surging.

At this moment, Xiao Rong had completely shed his previous contempt. His body was filled with surging murderous aura, and his muscles bulged beneath his black combat suit, creating a visually striking effect.

He spent years in the underground arena, his hands stained with blood, every inch of his skin etched with the marks of battle and ruthlessness.

He stared intently at Lu Zheng, a cruel and bloodthirsty smile curling at the corner of his mouth:

"You're a trained fighter too? But it's no use. You're facing someone who's walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood."

"I've been in the underground fighting scene for ten years, undefeated in every battle! In over thirty life-or-death matches in Beijing, I tore twenty-three armed thugs to pieces with my bare hands and crippled seventeen elite bodyguards. Anyone who dared to stand against me was either crippled or dead!"

"Who in the underworld doesn't know the name of Xiao Rong, the Fierce Bear? When they see me, their legs go weak, fearing that I'll cripple them."

"Have you thought about how you're going to cry and scream later?"

Upon hearing these words, many of the wealthy people present turned pale, instinctively shrank back, and gasped in astonishment.

"My God! He fought off a ruthless thug with his bare hands? This guy's a bloodthirsty madman!"

"No wonder everyone in the underworld fears Xiao Rong; he's no ordinary bodyguard, he's a real killing machine!"

"Who can stop a ruthless person like this who has crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood? This guard from the Qin family is probably doomed!"

Even Qin Jianjun, who had just calmed down, suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, his brows furrowed, and he looked at Lu Zheng with a worried expression.

Can Lu Zheng really win against such a ruthless person?

Qin Zheng glanced at his boss's tense expression, shook his head inwardly, but said nothing.

What's that saying again? "A ruthless person doesn't talk much."

He could tell the outcome of the fight just by looking at Lu Zheng's expression.

Just as Qin Zheng had observed, Lu Zheng's expression remained indifferent throughout, completely unaffected by those words.

His posture was straight and upright, like a pine tree that has stood on the frontier for many years. His military posture was perfect, exuding an unyielding spirit and awe-inspiring pride.

His eyes held no fear, no solemnity, only the composure of someone who had been through countless battles, and an indifference that showed he had seen through all the villains.

Seeing this, Xiao Rong narrowed his eyes slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping back and forth over Lu Zheng, his tone becoming increasingly contemptuous and mocking:

"So he was a retired soldier."

"Interesting, very interesting."

"Over the years, I've fought at least eighty or a hundred veterans, and they were all like you, full of pride at the beginning."

"But in the end, they all ended up like those scumbags in my ring!"

Xiao Rong leaned forward slightly, his tone cold and cruel:

"I crushed his bones and broke his limbs, leaving him paralyzed in bed for the rest of his life, a useless person who just waits to die."

"I wonder if your military pride will hold up when I crush every bone in your body? Will you end up like those good-for-nothings, weeping and begging for mercy at my feet?"

These words, which were extremely sarcastic and trampled on the dignity of retired soldiers, completely ignited the anger in Lu Zheng's heart.

His previously calm eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light, and a fierce look instantly covered his entire face.

As bodyguards, they rely on their own skills to fight each other, and the duels usually end with a point being reached but not enough to stop.

However, Xiao Rong took pleasure in trampling on and harming others, using this to flaunt his own strength. His methods were truly despicable, and his nature was extremely vicious.

Lu Zheng spent half his life in the military, leading countless new recruits. Those young, energetic, and passionate soldiers were the people he valued most and protected the most.

The thought of those students who used to affectionately call him "instructor" now lying crippled in bed, living in despair, filled him with uncontrollable rage, and he was filled with murderous intent.

At this moment, he wished he could tear Xiao Rong to pieces!

Lu Zheng stared intently at the arrogant Xiao Rong before him, his voice as cold as ice, yet each word resounding with power.

"I'll make sure you never even have the chance to beg for mercy."

He originally considered his duty as a fellow bodyguard and only wanted to quickly subdue and kill the other party.

But at this moment, Xiao Rong's words and actions had crossed his bottom line.

This man is either dead or crippled today!

"How arrogant! I'd like to see what makes you, a retired soldier, think you can fight me!"

Xiao Rong laughed in anger, said no more, and suddenly charged out.

His extreme speed, honed through years of life-or-death battles, allowed him to instantly appear in front of Lu Zheng. His five fingers formed a claw, accompanied by a whistling wind, as he viciously grabbed at Lu Zheng's throat. His moves were cunning and ruthless, each strike potentially fatal—truly the deadly moves of those who fight to the death in the underground arena.

Everyone in the audience felt their hearts leap into their throats, instinctively holding their breath and staring intently at the two combatants in the arena.

But the next second, everyone's pupils shrank, and their faces were filled with horror.

Faced with Xiao Rong's extremely swift killing move, Lu Zheng neither dodged nor avoided, his posture as steady as Mount Tai.

He dodged the attack by turning to the side, then hooked his wrist with his other hand, precisely locking Xiao Rong's elbow joint with such force that Xiao Rong's body momentarily froze.

He casually lowered his shoulder and thrust his elbow forward, delivering three heavy punches to Xiao Rong's chest at a speed invisible to the naked eye, the dull thud of bones colliding resounding loudly.

boom! boom! boom!

Several muffled, loud thuds echoed in succession.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Rong, who had been arrogant and domineering just moments before, didn't even have time to let out a complete wail before all his ribs were broken, his chest collapsed, and he gushed out bright red blood. His body went limp and he lay on the ground like a dead dog, his life hanging in the balance.

If it weren't for Xiao Rong occasionally spitting out a few mouthfuls of blood, everyone would have thought he was dead.

Dead!

The entire venue fell into complete silence!

Everyone stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, their minds completely blank, filled only with utter shock and horror.

Xiao Rong, a ruthless underworld figure who had won every battle and was infamous for his viciousness, was instantly suppressed and crippled by the Qin family's guards!

"This...how is this possible?!"

"Xiao Rong is a top-tier fighter in the capital, unstoppable by anyone. How could he have suffered such a complete and utter defeat?"

"Just what kind of monsters are the Qin family's guards? Their skills are simply inhuman!"

Countless wealthy people felt a chill run down their spines and their scalps tingle. Their previous fear of Xiao Rong instantly transformed into extreme apprehension about the Qin family's hidden strength.

On the second floor, the composure on the faces of the group of young noblemen from the capital froze, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Even Xie Zhan's noble composure finally cracked slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He knew all too well how terrifying Xiao Rong's strength was. Xiao Rong was a personal weapon that he had spent a lot of money and effort to hire. Ordinary people could not even get close to him, but now he had been crushed and crippled!

"What a complete waste!"

But in just a moment, Xie Zhan regained his composure.

He remained atop the second-floor railing, his posture upright and his demeanor dignified. He coldly looked down at Lu Zheng and the motionless Qin Zheng below, a disdainful sneer curling at the corner of his mouth.

Even if Xiao Rong is defeated, he still doesn't believe Qin Zheng's bodyguards would dare to lay a hand on him.

He is the heir of a collateral branch of the Xie family, one of the future leaders of the Xie family, and a core member of one of the four newly emerging top families!

Behind them stood the Xie family, a top-tier aristocratic family with a foundation of fifty trillion!

With such a large physique, even Li Xiu, the grandson of a general, treated him with great respect.

In the capital city, who dares to touch him?

Lu Zheng remained indifferent, not even glancing at the unconscious Xiao Rong on the ground. He strode forward steadily and powerfully up the stairs to the second floor, heading towards Xie Zhan.

Every footstep seemed to strike the heartstrings of everyone present, causing their hearts to clench.

"Oh no! He's going to attack Young Master Xie!"

Someone shouted something, and the whole place erupted in chaos.

All the wealthy people panicked completely. One after another, cries of dissuasion and alarm echoed throughout the hall. Everyone was shaken and their emotions were in turmoil.

"They've gone mad! The Qin family has completely lost their minds! That's Xie Zhan! The Xie family's future heir!"

"The Xie family is now a top-tier family on par with the Wang, Bai, and Li families, with a foundation of fifty trillion! To attack Xie Zhan is tantamount to declaring war on the entire Xie family! Are they courting death?"

"Even if Xie Zhan is only from a collateral branch, his abilities surpass those of his peers. He is the Xie family's key successor, and his status is extremely prestigious! If Qin Zheng dares to make a move, he will surely face a full-scale attack from the Xie family!"

"Qin Zheng would never dare to actually make a move! At most, he'd just put on a show to intimidate Young Master Xie, hoping to embarrass him and then ridicule him!"

On the first floor, in the jade exhibition area, Wang Qi stood still, his shock still lingering, but now a hint of anticipation had crept into his eyes.

In his view, no matter how arrogant or domineering the Qin family was, they still had a bottom line and would never dare to really start a full-scale war with the Xie family.

He muttered to himself:

"Cripple Xie Zhan? That's pure fantasy! Even if the Qin family had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare!"

Just as Lu Zheng was about to reach Xie Zhan and make his move, several figures suddenly stood up and shouted to stop him!

Lin Song was the first to step out.

The Lin family is currently allied with the Qin family. If Xie Zhan were to get into trouble, it's hard to guarantee that the main branch of the Xie family wouldn't be dissatisfied with the Lin family.

Given the size of the Xie family's main branch, if they were to target his father, Lin Guolong, then his father would be lucky to avoid falling from grace, let alone rise in rank.

His expression was solemn as he spoke loudly to Qin Zheng:

"Old Master Qin! Think it over! It's best to end this matter here!"

Following closely behind, Li Xiu, the grandson of a general, slowly rose to his feet. His eyes held the coldness and authority of a superior, and his tone was calm yet carried great weight, each word exerting pressure.

"Old Master Qin, one should be lenient when one can."

"Today's incident is just a minor skirmish. If you ignore it and take drastic action, you will be disregarding the rules of the capital's elite circles and making an enemy of the entire top-tier power elite!"

Li Xiu held a prestigious position and wielded considerable influence among his peers in the capital. His words were tantamount to announcing the attitude of all the top elites, placing Qin Zheng in the eye of the storm.

The other top young noblemen from the capital also stood up to stop them, their expressions cold and their voices exerting pressure.

"Stop! Don't touch Young Master Xie!"

"Qin Zheng, don't push your luck! If you really anger the Xie family, no one in your Qin family will survive!"

"The bodyguards should settle the score once and for all. If you still want to fight, that's against the rules."

They took the opportunity to make a statement, wanting to give Lu Zheng a stern warning and then get on board the Xie family's giant ship.

They completely forgot that when Xie Zhan wanted to take action against Qin Zheng, they tacitly approved of it.

In a corner tea table in the hall, Zhao Manjun slowly spoke, humming softly:

"Qin Zheng, you dare to touch someone from the Xie family? Stop pretending. You just want to save face and scare Xie Zhan. Even if he doesn't give in, what can you do about it?"

Her tone was very confident, as if she could see through Qin Zheng's inner thoughts, and she was smug, just waiting for the embarrassing scene that would leave Qin Zheng unable to back down.

All eyes were on Qin Zheng, who was sitting in the central VIP seat.

Everyone was waiting, waiting for Qin Zheng to back down, waiting for Qin Zheng to stop, waiting for Qin Zheng to give Xie Zhan a way out.

In everyone's eyes, the situation was crystal clear.

If they back down, they can still preserve the Qin family and leave them a glimmer of hope.

To take action would mean the annihilation of the entire family!

Standing in front of the second-floor railing, Xie Zhan, protected by the crowd, felt increasingly confident.

He raised his eyes and looked coldly at Qin Zheng below, his tone extremely arrogant.

"Qin Zheng, do you see this? This is the social circle of Beijing! This is the weight of the Xie family!"

"You think you can act recklessly just because you won a guard duel? Let me tell you, forget about crippling my limbs. If you dare touch a single hair on my head today, my Xie family will wipe the Qin family of Jiangnan out of the picture tomorrow!"

"I'm standing right here. I'll see if you dare touch me!"

He stood tall and had an extraordinary air about him, his face radiating absolute confidence befitting someone at the top.

He didn't believe that anyone would dare to depose him, the future heir of the Xie family, in front of everyone and under the pressure of all the powerful and influential people in the capital.

At that moment, the atmosphere became extremely tense.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Qin Zheng remained outwardly calm, but a surge of anger welled up in his chest, as if he wanted to pierce the sky above the capital.

Now that he is old, his only wish is to protect his children and grandchildren so that they may live peacefully, happily, and peacefully.

When Xie Zhan publicly threatened to cripple his boss's legs, he had already touched a nerve!

Anyone who dares to defy him, even a direct descendant of the Xie family who rivals ancient noble families, must pay a bloody price!

Qin Zheng's voice was deep and cold, carrying an unshakeable and absolute authority.

"Lu Zheng".

"Let's do it!"

Everyone present was stunned by what they heard. No one expected that Qin Zheng would still choose the most resolute approach!

Is he really not afraid of retaliation from the Xie family's main branch? Isn't he afraid of death?

On the second floor, Lin Song, Li Xiu, and the others who were blocking their way suddenly changed their expressions, their faces filled with disbelief!

How dare Qin Zheng? How dare he defy the pressure from all the powerful and influential figures and insist on deposing Xie Zhan!

Wang Qi's playful smile froze instantly, his confidence crumbled, and an extreme sense of panic swept over him.

"No, he couldn't possibly dare... He must be bluffing! It must be..."

That's the Xie family! A top-tier family with a foundation of fifty trillion!

Who would dare to be his enemy?

However, the next second, Lu Zheng moved without the slightest hesitation, breaking through the crowd's obstruction and rushing to Xie Zhan's side!

Before Xie Zhan, who was completely stunned, could react, two extremely fast and crisp sounds rang out one after another!

Click!Click!

The bones in both arms snapped instantly!

Immediately afterwards, two more sharp, crisp sounds echoed throughout the hall!

Click!Click!

Both legs were completely broken!

Pfft!

Xie Zhan's tall and noble body instantly went limp on the second-floor railing.

All his previous composure, arrogance, and air of nobility were shattered at this moment!

The excruciating pain swept over his entire body, instantly shattering all his restraint and pride.

That gentle, handsome face, which always wore a calm smile, was now twisted and contorted, ashen white, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes.

"ah--!!!"

A heart-wrenching scream pierced through the throat, and a series of wails echoed throughout the entire sixth-floor hall. The screams were sharp and piercing, and they lingered for a long time, making everyone present feel pain in their eardrums and a tingling sensation in their skulls!

Everyone froze, their faces filled with extreme horror and shock!

They stared intently at Xie Zhan, who was groaning in agony on the second floor.

It's really broken!

Qin Zheng actually dared to cripple Xie Zhan's limbs!

He really dared to confront the top-tier Xie family, who were on par with Wang, Bai, and Li, head-on, even at the cost of a complete war, just to avenge his son!

Wang Qi's vision blurred, his legs went weak, and he collapsed onto the cold ground, his face as pale as a corpse, his eyes filled with endless regret and despair.

Putting aside the consequences of his previous actions against the Qin family, Xie Zhan's accident alone has completely cost him the opportunity to curry favor with the Xie family.

He didn't care about the Qin family's fate; he only cared about his own.

After all, this whole thing started because he mocked the Qin family at the door.

Even if the Xie family doesn't deal with him, he's powerless to resist the Qin family's subsequent retaliation!

He will most likely be removed from the list along with the Qin family.

Zhao Manjun remained seated, her teacup tilting slightly, unaware that tea was spilling onto her fingertips. The contempt in her eyes completely transformed into shock and bewilderment.

She never expected that Qin Zheng would go to such lengths!

Is he really not afraid of death?

If the Xie family were to unleash their full power and launch a comprehensive attack, even the Cui family would not be able to withstand such firepower.

Qin Zheng must be tired of living, he's practically begging for death.

The voices of countless wealthy people present trembled with fear.

"They've gone mad...they've all gone mad..."

"Crippling Xie Zhan's limbs is tantamount to publicly slapping the Xie family in the face! This is no longer a dispute, but an irreconcilable feud!"

"The Qin family will definitely face the Xie family's most insane revenge!"

Li Xiu, Lin Song, and the others looked extremely solemn, their hearts pounding and their bodies shivering.

Things have gotten out of their control.

"Something terrible is about to happen in the capital!"

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