Chapter 273

Chapter 273: Chapter 272 Murong Yudou was explaining to his granddaughter, Murong Xin, about the Ouyang family. Ye Tianchen had asked him to temporarily suppress the Ouyang family, and Murong Yudou had agreed.

Murong Xin was very curious, yet also quite worried. She feared that there would be major conflicts between Ye Tianchen and the Ouyang family that could lead to danger.

After hearing her grandfather Murong Yudou’s explanations, Murong Xin grew even more concerned. She had not realized that the Ouyang family was so powerful; even the nation would have to think thrice before taking action against them.

Moreover, every Hidden Family chooses to stay hidden because they want to restrain their influence, slightly weakening their own power in the process.

However, according to Murong Yudou, the Ouyang family might be the only one that has not restrained its power while remaining hidden, which clearly shows their strength.

The Ouyang family is different from other major families in that they are a Black Force major family, predominantly consisting of underworld elements.

Such a family is inherently violent, infamous for ruthless killings, and capable of surviving and even thriving while staying hidden. Within their ranks, there certainly must be many formidable figures. To oppose such a powerful underworld family truly requires great courage.

"The Ouyang family is a Black Force major family, arguably the largest in China. When the country was first established, the supreme leader had met with the helmsman of the Ouyang family and discussed some issues. Since then, the Ouyang family has stayed hidden. Fortunately, over these decades, they have not expanded their influence beyond a certain range. However, their power is unquestionable, and the national leaders have always been very attentive to them!" Murong Yudou said with a furrowed brow.

In the world, where there is darkness, there is light, just as there are day and night – none can replace or eliminate the other. Darkness cannot replace light, and light cannot perpetually eliminate darkness; balance must be found between them.

As long as the Ouyang family does not expand its influence further, as long as it does not threaten the safety of ordinary people’s lives and properties, the state will not resort to drastic measures.

After all, to eliminate the Ouyang family would have significant impacts, and the state would rather not jeopardize the safety of its citizens unless absolutely necessary.

Yet, one might imagine, in such a family, even the nation must deliberate carefully before acting against them. How fearless and domineering must the members of this family be?

No wonder Ouyang Feiyun was so arrogant, disregarding even the prominent young elites and even disdainful of joining their ranks. He indeed had some confidence behind him. Unfortunately, Ouyang Feiyun was killed, and though Ye Tianchen knew it was not by his hand, all accusations still pointed towards him.

The naturally strong and assertive Ouyang family would certainly not let matters rest, but Ye Tianchen was not afraid. He would meet force with force and cover like with soil; retreating was not in his nature.

However, since he had to go to Sichuan Province to deal with the Xuanyuan family, he could only have Murong Yudou step in to keep the Ouyang family at bay for the time being. After returning from Sichuan Province, he would see what tricks the Ouyang family wanted to play.

"Grandpa, let’s help Brother Tianchen, though his fighting skills are formidable, the Ye family is not very powerful. They definitely are no match for the Ouyang family, and continuing like this will put the Ye family in great danger!"

Murong Xin was very clever and immediately pointed out the crux of the problem as soon as she spoke.

"Hehe, you little girl, don’t worry. I’ve already promised Ye Tianchen that I’ll help him stabilize the Ouyang family for a few days. As for what happens next, he will have to rely on himself!" Murong Yudou said with a laugh.

Exactly what Murong Xin felt for Ye Tianchen, Murong Yudou could not fully discern yet.

Perhaps even Murong Xin herself didn’t know; Ye Tianchen had saved her life, and she surely felt grateful. However, when she thought about the two of them in a large wooden tub filled with warm water, naked and kissing, it caused Murong Xin’s face to flush, and her heart seemed to thump wildly. It appeared her feelings were more than just gratitude.

"Really? That’s great!" Murong Xin said joyfully.

"Alright, Xiner, you should go out now. Grandpa still has things to do," Murong Yudou said with a smile.

"Okay!" Murong Xin nodded obediently.

Seeing his granddaughter Murong Xin healthy and happy made Murong Yudou very relieved.

Thank goodness Ye Tianchen had saved Murong Xin. Otherwise, if his granddaughter had died, Murong Yudou really wouldn’t know what to do. The Murong family had only him and his granddaughter with direct blood relations, and they had depended on each other for many years.

"Grandpa, I... I would like to go out and have some fun for a few days, is that okay?" Murong Xin asked with a cute smile as she reached the door of the study and then turned around.

"Let’s wait a few more days, get some rest," Murong Yudou said kindly.

"Oh!" Murong Xin pouted her lips and walked out of the study.

Having lived to Murong Yudou’s age, there was little he couldn’t see through, and of course, he understood his granddaughter Murong Xin’s thoughts.

However, although Murong Yudou looked favourably upon Ye Tianchen, given the current situation, whether Ye Tianchen could emerge victorious and elevate the Ye family was still fraught with too much uncertainty. Should he fail, it wouldn’t just be a personal loss but potential annihilation for the Ye family as well.

Murong Yudou took a sip of tea, placed the newspaper on the desk, and then picked up the desk phone to dial a number personally.

For Murong Yudou to make a call personally was a rare occurrence. However, this call was to assist Ye Tianchen and was made directly to the Ouyang family, ensuring it would reach the helmsman of the Ouyang family.

After the call connected, it rang for about seven or eight times before a young man’s voice came through.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

"I’m looking for Ouyang Zhenhua!" Murong Yudou spoke up.

"You are..."

"Murong Yudou!"

"Alright, please hold on!"

The person who initially answered the call was definitely not Ouyang Zhenhua, the helmsman of the Ouyang family. At his level, being of similar age to Murong Yudou, how could he possibly be waiting by the phone at all times?

Moreover, this time Ouyang Zhenhua’s grandson, Ouyang Feiyun, had died, and Ouyang Zhenhua was certainly furious, not just from the sorrow of his grandson being killed, but also from the anger at the Ouyang family’s honor being challenged.

Soon, the voice of an elderly man came from the other end of the line, seeming slightly displeased yet still fairly composed, he asked:

"Brother Yudou, it truly is a rare occasion. What advice do you seek?"

"Haha, Brother Zhenhua, you flatter me. Advice is too strong a word, I just hadn’t been in touch for quite some time and wanted to call to check in!" Murong Yudou replied with a laugh.

Murong Yudou and Ouyang Zhenhua, both could be described as old strategists— one, a seasoned general emerged from the battlefield with undeniable authority, and the other, an underground force’s overlord, who could rightly be called the king of the underground powers.

Both being prominent figures from their respective spheres, the conversation was quite polite.

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Yudou!" Ouyang Zhenhua said with a slight smile.

"Don’t mention it. We haven’t seen each other for many years. We’re both getting old. Oh, by the way, I heard about what happened to your grandson, Ouyang Feiyun. Is there anything I might be able to help with?" Murong Yudou inquired.

"I will handle this matter myself, and I will make the murderer pay with blood!" Ouyang Zhenhua stated coldly.

Ouyang Zhenhua, the helmsman of an almost century-old large underground family, could be said to make the entire Chinese underground forces tremble with a mere stamp of his foot. Not even the high echelons of the state would want to offend this old man lightly for, once he loses his temper, a massive storm is likely to ensue.

His grandson’s, Ouyang Feiyun’s, death infuriated Ouyang Zhenhua.

Although Ouyang Feiyun wasn’t his only grandson, the death of a family member and the challenge to the Ouyang family’s dignity were things Ouyang Zhenhua could not tolerate. He had already dispatched people to investigate, and all signs were pointing to Ye Tianchen, though there was no conclusive evidence yet.

"Brother Zhenhua, there’s no need for us to beat around the bush, right? I think this matter might not involve Tianchen, and a thorough investigation is still necessary,"

Murong Yudou said, being smart, beating around the bush would only complicate things unnecessarily; directness is both satisfying and effective.

"Really? Brother Yudou, all the information I have points to Ye Tianchen from the Ye family. Whether or not he killed my grandson, I will capture him to question him, and even if he didn’t do it, I will still take his life because he had conflicts with my grandson, and I will exterminate the Ye family!"

Ouyang Zhenhua stated very forcefully.

On the other side of the phone, Murong Yudou also frowned. He knew Ouyang Zhenhua as an old man who was always very assertive.

It hadn’t occurred to him that the old man would be so unsettled this time; it seemed he was truly angered—something that rarely happened to someone from his sphere.

"Haha, Brother Zhenhua, I know the Ouyang family’s influence is immense, but I hope you will think thrice before acting. The Ye family was once a top-tier family, and although it has declined, Ye Yuanshan still holds some influence. Besides, since you’ve investigated Ye Tianchen, you must know that he is no longer the useless person he once was, and even the highest state authorities view him favorably. Killing him and wiping out the Ye family without distinguishing right from wrong won’t be that easy!"

Murong Yudou spoke calmly, yet his tone carried firmness, clearly aligning himself with Ye Tianchen, making it clear to the old Ouyang Zhenhua.

"Hmph, are you threatening me? My Ouyang family has never feared trouble, and I have endured for many years!" Ouyang Zhenhua scoffed.

"You might not fear, but would the state be afraid? When the time comes, it might be your Ouyang family that faces annihilation!" Murong Yudou retorted strongly.

"Murong Yudou, are you threatening me? Since it’s like that, I must kill Ye Tianchen and exterminate the Ye family no matter what. I’d like to see what you can do about it!"

Ouyang Zhenhua, on the other end of the phone, slammed his hand down on the table fiercely.(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote and support me. Your support is my greatest motivation.)