The Jiang Family’s main hall.
A guest had just arrived.
Jiang Han looked at the visitor. It was the Xin Family’s Patriarch, Xin Gong.
He hadn’t co alone, but with a group of the Xin Family’s experts.
Both the Jiang Family and the Xin Family were among the three great families.
For Xin Gong to show up at their door with so many experts surely ant sothing major had happened.
He asked in a deep voice, "Xin Gong, you’ve brought quite the entourage to my Jiang Family. What is the aning of this?"
Jiang Han’s brows furrowed deeply.
The man wouldn’t show up without a reason. The Xin and Jiang Families were rivals, after all; they didn’t typically pay each other casual visits.
The other mbers of the Jiang Family also turned to look at the Xin Family contingent.
Xin Gong, however, swept his gaze across the Jiang Family’s main hall but didn’t see the person he was looking for.
His expression was incredibly grim.
Jiang Han asked, "Xin Gong, if you have sothing to say, say it directly."
"Don’t play gas with . If there’s nothing, I’ll see you out."
This was him being rather polite. After all, no matter how they competed, their families were currently of similar strength. Neither side could overwhelm the other in a short amount of ti.
It wouldn’t be wise to completely tear off all pretenses just yet.
"Hmph!"
Xin Gong let out a heavy snort.
He demanded loudly, "Jiang Han, why isn’t your son here? Get him out here."
Unable to find Jiang Chen, Xin Gong’s anger flared even hotter.
’He was afraid the Jiang Family already knew what had happened and had hidden Jiang Chen away.’
’If Jiang Chen didn’t appear, he, Xin Gong, would be unable to avenge his son.’
This made Jiang Han frown even more deeply.
’This definitely has sothing to do with my son.’
’For Xin Gong to arrive in such a rage, it must be sothing serious.’
He asked coldly, "What do you want with my son?"
"If you have an issue, you can talk to ."
If his son had caused trouble, he, Jiang Han, as Jiang Chen’s father, would naturally protect his own son.
That was why he didn’t want his son to show himself just yet.
He had soone bring a chair.
"Xin Gong, if there’s an issue, we can discuss it slowly. Please, sit."
But Xin Gong loudly refused.
"No need. I didn’t co to the Jiang Family today as a guest."
"You must bring your son out."
"Otherwise, I, Xin Gong, swear I will not let this rest."
The mbers of the Xin Family by his side all looked absolutely furious.
The mbers of the Jiang Family were extrely suspicious.
The man wouldn’t explain the cause, only demanding to see Jiang Chen.
Just then, soone stord in, seething with anger.
It was Jiang n.
The mont Jiang n entered, he roared, "Xin Gong, you still have the nerve to co to our Jiang Family!"
With that, he actually roared like a ferocious beast and charged toward Xin Gong to attack.
Seeing this, the mbers of the Jiang Family were all dumbfounded, completely clueless as to what was going on.
Jiang Han hurriedly flew forward to block Jiang n.
"Second Brother, what’s going on?"
Furious, Jiang n pointed at Xin Gong and said, "That old scoundrel’s son, Xin Jianren, broke my son’s arm!"
What?
The mbers of the Jiang Family were instantly enraged.
So that had happened!
After a flurry of questions, they learned that Jiang n’s son, Jiang Zuo, had had his arm broken by Xin Gong’s son.
And now, to top it all off, the Xin Family had the audacity to co knocking at their door.
Jiang Han’s expression instantly filled with killing intent.
He looked at Xin Gong.
"Xin Gong, you indulge your son in breaking the arm of one of our Jiang Clan mbers, and then you have the gall to co here and stir up trouble? Do you think the Jiang Family is easy to bully?"
The other mbers of the Jiang Family glared daggers at him.
"You Xins have gone too far! None of you are leaving the Jiang Family’s gates today!"
Xin Gong was taken aback.
He genuinely didn’t know about this.
At that mont, a clansman stepped forward and explained what had happened, and only then did he understand.
But even so, Xin Gong was still burning with rage.
He sneered.
"That’s right, my son broke one of Jiang Zuo’s arms. But I heard it was just an accidental injury during a spar."
Jiang n was incensed.
"Xin Gong, that’s nonsense! Your son did it on purpose!"
"And you’re trying to deny it."
Soon, Jiang Zuo appeared in the hall, his arm bandaged.
Jiang Zuo looked at Xin Gong with great fury.
"Patriarch Xin, your son broke my arm, and it was deliberate."
"And yet you’re still trying to argue otherwise."
Hearing this, Xin Gong retorted.
"That’s absolute nonsense. My son was sparring with you, you were less skilled, and you fell and broke your own arm."
"Don’t you dare try to fra my son."
’How could he admit that his son was the one who crippled the other party?’
’Even if it were true, he couldn’t admit it.’
’If worse cos to worst, he could just compensate them for their loss.’
’He had already co up with a clever plan. As for Jiang Chen, he would not let him off the hook.’
Jiang Han could no longer be friendly.
"Xin Gong, you must give us an explanation for my nephew’s broken arm."
"Otherwise, none of you from the Xin Family will be leaving today."
Instantly, the Jiang Family mbers surrounded the people from the Xin Family.
All of them looked nacing.
Xin Gong was a bit frustrated. He hadn’t investigated the matter of his son’s injury in detail, and now this complication had arisen.
However, his reputation for being old and cunning was not for nothing.
He pondered for a mont.
Then he spoke, "Jiang Han, since your nephew fell and broke his own arm while sparring with my son, we, the Xin Family, can offer you compensation."
"Na your price. How much?"
He wanted to settle the matter with Jiang Zuo first, and then pursue the matter with Jiang Chen.
Jiang Han’s face was cold.
He was very displeased. "Compensation? It’s not as simple as just compensation. You must have your son apologize to my nephew in front of everyone."
As the Patriarch of the Jiang Family, Jiang Han couldn’t resort to violence lightly.
Fighting would benefit no one.
Not only was the Bai Family watching, but so was the City Lord’s Mansion.
Therefore, it was best if it could be resolved peacefully.
But the Jiang Family would absolutely not suffer a loss.
This, however, made Xin Gong even more furious.
"Jiang Han, my son’s four limbs are completely crippled! How is he supposed to apologize to your nephew?"
"Don’t you go too far!"
The mbers of the Jiang Family were stunned.
"Xin Jianren’s four limbs are completely crippled?"
"Is that for real?"
Even Jiang n was utterly astonished.
His son’s arm had been broken by Xin Jianren, and he had been planning to go to the Xin Family to demand accountability. He never expected them to show up at his door instead.
And they seed even angrier than he was.
Just then, Jiang Zuo suddenly said to his father, "Father, that’s right. All of Xin Jianren’s limbs have been broken. I’m afraid he’ll be crippled for life."
What?
The mbers of the Jiang Family were all greatly shocked.
All four limbs broken and crippled for life... that was truly tragic.
"What happened?"
The Jiang Family mbers looked at the ashen-faced people from the Xin Family.
They all turned to ask Jiang Zuo.
Jiang Zuo, of course, knew clearly that it was Jiang Chen who had crippled Xin Jianren’s four limbs.
It was considered revenge on his behalf.
Now that the Xin Family had co looking, they were definitely here to cause trouble for Jiang Chen.
But it seed the rest of the Jiang Family didn’t know the inside story.
Just as he was about to speak, Xin Gong said angrily, "Alright, na your price for Jiang Zuo’s injury. The Xin Family will compensate you. Any amount can be discussed."
He now wanted to get the matter of Jiang Zuo settled, and then deal with Jiang Chen.
Jiang n looked at Jiang Han.
Jiang Han gave a slight, wry smile.
Since the other party’s son had all four limbs broken, his injuries were much more severe than Jiang Zuo’s.
He let Jiang n make the decision himself.
Jiang n spoke up. "Fine. In that case, your Xin Family will compensate my son with ten thousand essence crystals, and we’ll consider this matter settled."
Xin Gong waved his hand grandly.
"No problem."
"Here, give them the compensation."
Without another word, Xin Gong imdiately began to arrange the compensation.
Inside, however, he was extrely displeased. He had co here to get revenge for his son, and now he was out ten thousand essence crystals for nothing.
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