Chapter 84: The Wang Family Strikes

"Xiao Chen." Yang Qing muttered to himself, looking at Xiao Chen who entered through the main gate.

Xiao Chen walked in slowly, his face calm, and said, "Elder Yang Qing, the Xiao family is just doing some small business with little profit, just enough to make ends meet. We cannot compare to the Yang family. Elder Yang Qing, our Xiao family has just made a comeback and we still have many things to handle, so we cannot entertain you. We apologize."

"This..." Elder Yang Qing was at a loss for words, having been gently rejected for cooperation by Xiao Chen. He couldn't help but look at Xiao Changfeng.

Seeing Yang Qing's gaze, Xiao Changfeng smiled and said, "Elder, Chen'er is right. The Xiao family is only doing small business. Cooperation is out of the question. Please, go back."

"Xiao Chen is indeed not simple! With just a few words, he turned me down, and neither Xiao Changfeng nor the two elders had any objections. It seems that the Xiao family is now under his control!" Yang Qing thought to himself. Xiao Chen had simultaneously praised the Yang family while belittling the Xiao family, leaving Yang Qing unsure of how to respond.

Helpless, Yang Qing had no choice but to bid farewell and leave with embarrassment and disappointment.

However, just as he reached the door, Xiao Chen spoke again, "Elder Yang Qing, I would like to clarify one more thing. The Xiao family has no intention of being enemies with the Yang family. We had previously agreed that the two families would not interfere with each other. I gave your Yang family a chance, but Madam Yang decisively refused. Please convey to the Yang Patriarch that if the Yang family interferes in the Xiao family's affairs and causes our interests to be damaged, I, Xiao Chen, will deal with it in my own way."

After hearing Xiao Chen's words, Yang Qing did not reply and left the Xiao family directly.

Yang Qing understood Xiao Chen's meaning very well. Simply put, if the Yang family interfered with the Xiao family's affairs and caused damage to their interests, Xiao Chen would fully retaliate against the Yang family, indicating that Xiao Chen was not afraid of the Yang family.

After Yang Qing left, Xiao Lei snorted coldly, "Hmph! When our Xiao family was in trouble, the Yang family ignored us. Now that our Xiao family is rising, they have the nerve to ask for cooperation!"

"Exactly, ungrateful! The Patriarch risked his life to save Yang Zhengxiong back then. Breaking off the engagement was one thing, but when the Wang family was targeting us, the Yang family took the initiative to sever cooperation with us. Now that their business is not as good as before, they want to cooperate with us again? Wishful thinking!" Xiao Kui also snorted coldly, having no good feelings toward the Yang family.

"Don't pay attention to the Yang family. Our enemy is the Wang family. This time, the Wang family has fallen and will definitely target our Xiao family. Everyone, be careful." Xiao Chen said calmly and then left the hall.

After Xiao Chen left, Xiao Yuntian frowned slightly and said, "Patriarch, Xiao Chen doesn't seem to be afraid of offending the Yang family. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those words."

Hearing this, Xiao Changfeng smiled and said, "Hehe, I don't know either, but just trust Chen'er."

"Patriarch, do you know Xiao Chen's cultivation level?" Xiao Kui asked curiously, as none of them could discern Xiao Chen's exact cultivation.

Xiao Changfeng shook his head and said, "I can't tell either. It's hidden very deeply, hehe."

A few days later, as the Xiao family sold 700 jars of Heavenly Spirit Wine daily, their income grew significantly, and the disciples were very happy. Now, when Xiao family disciples walked on the streets of Fengyue City, they held their heads high. No one in Fengyue City dared to offend them; everyone was very polite.

Offend them? What a joke. Do you not want to survive? If you offend someone from the Xiao family, you can forget about buying Heavenly Spirit Wine, which only the Xiao family has and no one else does.

The rise of the Xiao family naturally made the Wang family extremely jealous. In order to regain their standing, the Wang family made a decision to eliminate the Xiao family and seize the recipe for Heavenly Spirit Wine.

In the Wang family hall, Wang Kongyuan said coldly, "We can't let the Xiao family develop any further. Heavenly Spirit Wine can enhance cultivation. The longer we wait, the stronger the Xiao family will become. We must destroy them before they become too powerful and seize the recipe."

"If we do this, the Yang family will definitely intervene. The Yang family's strength cannot be underestimated." Wang Kongshan said with a frown.

"Regardless of whether the Yang family intervenes or not, we must act. This is our Wang family's only chance to turn things around. Even if the Yang family tries to stop us, we will proceed. If Yang Zhengxiong dares to intervene, I will do everything in my power to deal with him. If we can't find the recipe, we will capture Xiao Zhong, who brews the wine!" Wang He said sternly, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Father, when should we take action?" Wang Xuan asked.

"The sooner, the better. We act tomorrow!" Wang He said coldly. "Give the order. Everyone be ready! Those below the Fusion stage stay behind. Those in the Heart Movement stage and above, follow me to destroy the Xiao family tomorrow! Our Wang family's reputation is already in tatters. As long as we seize the recipe and eliminate the Xiao family, everyone in Fengyue City will still want to buy our Heavenly Spirit Wine. Hmph!"

"Yes!" The Wang family disciples responded respectfully. This was their only way out; they had to give it a try.

Early the next morning, Wang He led more than 20 members of the Wang family to the Xiao family. On the way, they smashed all the Xiao family's shops, causing the Xiao family disciples to run back in terror to report the news.

The cultivators in Fengyue City understood what the Wang family intended to do, but no one dared to stop them, and no one dared to say anything more. Wang He was not to be trifled with, and they didn't want to die.

In the Yang family, Yang Changfeng quickly entered the hall and reported, "Patriarch, Wang He is personally leading more than 20 Wang family disciples to the Xiao family! It seems the Wang family intends to destroy the Xiao family and seize the Heavenly Spirit Wine recipe."

"Oh? Wang He has indeed made a move! The Heavenly Spirit Wine recipe is the Wang family's only chance to turn things around. They are determined to get it." Yang Zhengxiong sneered.

"Hmph! How dare they refuse to cooperate with our Yang family. This time, let's see how the Xiao family handles it! Since our two families agreed not to interfere with each other, the Xiao family can wait for their demise!" Madam Yang snorted coldly, still holding a grudge over the Xiao family's refusal to cooperate with the Yang family.

"Patriarch, we can't ignore the Wang family's move against the Xiao family. If the Wang family really seizes the recipe, the consequences will be severe. This time, we've been suppressing the Wang family, and they will certainly retaliate against us!" Yang Chongshan said.

Madam Yang immediately opposed, "No! The Xiao family is so proud. When they face life and death, I don't believe they won't come begging to our Yang family for help. Hmph!"

"Madam, at this point, you're still holding grudges? The Xiao family refused to cooperate with us because of you. The elder also said that Xiao Chen gave our Yang family a chance when he came to visit, but you turned him down. Now, the Xiao family refusing to cooperate with us is perfectly reasonable." Yang Zhengxiong smiled bitterly, feeling helpless against Madam Yang.

Seeing that Madam Yang had no words left, Yang Zhengxiong quickly said, "Changfeng, Yang Tian, gather the disciples in the Heart Movement stage and above and follow me to the Xiao family."

"Yes, Patriarch!" Yang Changfeng and Yang Tian nodded.

In the Xiao family, upon hearing that the Wang family was coming to attack, the disciples were all panicking. Although the Xiao family's strength had improved, it was still far behind the Wang family and could not compete.

"Patriarch, what should we do? The Wang family is determined to destroy our Xiao family this time!" Xiao Yuntian said anxiously, unable to hide the fear on his face.

"What's the panic? Pass down the order; everyone, follow me to face the battle!" Xiao Changfeng said coldly, exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Xiao Lei, why haven't you gone to inform Xiao Chen yet?" Xiao Yunfeng scolded anxiously, as this was a critical moment for Xiao Chen's survival.

"I've already told Xiao Chen. He said he will be here soon!" Xiao Lei responded, his face full of worry.

"Let's go!" Xiao Changfeng shouted, leading the way out of the hall.

A few minutes later, Xiao Changfeng led the Xiao family disciples to the outer gate of the Xiao residence. Wang He and more than 20 disciples of the Wang family were already gathered at the gate, with many cultivators watching from the sidelines. Even Gu Yan and Yaoyao from the auction house had come to see what was happening.

"Xiao Changfeng, hand over the formula for the Heavenly Spirit Wine, or we will destroy your Xiao family today!" Wang He said coldly, his face filled with murderous intent.

"Wang He, I had anticipated that your Wang family would covet the formula for our Heavenly Spirit Wine. Your family has been suppressed by the Yang family and is in a worse position than ours. So, the Heavenly Spirit Wine has become your target to regain your power. However, you should give up. The Heavenly Spirit Wine belongs to our Xiao family, and you will never get the formula," Xiao Changfeng replied coldly, showing no fear on his face.

"Your Wang family is ambitious. I suspect that even if you obtain the formula, you will still destroy our Xiao family and then go after the Yang family. Therefore, I believe the Yang family won't let you succeed easily either," Xiao Yunfeng said coldly, looking very serious.

Wang He's face turned grim, and he roared angrily, "Hmph! Even if Yang Zhengxiong shows up today, he won't stop me from taking the formula for the Heavenly Spirit Wine!"

"Is that so?" At this moment, a voice came from the sky, and Yang Zhengxiong's figure quickly flew in from a distance.

"The Yang family has arrived!" someone in the crowd exclaimed, and everyone turned to see that more than 20 members of the Yang family had also arrived.

Yang Zhengxiong shouted angrily, "Wang He, the Heavenly Spirit Wine belongs to the Xiao family. Is your Wang family not ashamed to openly come and steal it?"

"This has nothing to do with you! Yang Zhengxiong, you'd better stay out of this, or I will kill you even if it costs me my life!" Wang He roared, his cold and vicious eyes glaring at Yang Zhengxiong.

"Hmph! I won't stand by and watch your Wang family steal the formula for the Heavenly Spirit Wine from the Xiao family. If you have the ability to kill me, go ahead and try." Yang Zhengxiong replied coldly, showing no fear of Wang He.

"Master Yang, the Xiao family appreciates your goodwill. But doesn't the Yang family have an agreement with the Wang family? Since we have already made an agreement, the matters of the Xiao family should not concern the Yang family." At this moment, Xiao Chen slowly walked out of the Xiao residence, speaking calmly.

"Xiao Chen." Yang Zhengxiong frowned immediately, thinking to himself, "Does he not need our Yang family to intervene? Could he have a way to deal with the Wang family?"

"Xiao Chen! What do you mean? Our Yang family kindly came to help your Xiao family, and you repay our kindness with ingratitude!" Hearing Xiao Chen's arrogant words, Yang Tian couldn't help but shout angrily.

Xiao Chen's face remained calm, unaffected by Yang Tian's words. He said indifferently, "I, Xiao Chen, mean what I say. Since my Xiao family has drawn a clear line with your Yang family, I will not cling to life by relying on your Yang family's help. My dignity will never allow anyone to trample on it!"