Han Xue's carriage abruptly shattered, and with a quick flash, a graceful figure darted out and finally stood atop the carriage roof, her eyes coldly fixed on the several people in the sky, her expression extremely unsightly.
"People from the Hong Family?"
"Hong Mu, Hong Lie, Hong Chen. To think that I, Han Xue, a mere woman, would garner such attention from the Hong Family—isn't that unexpected?"
As Han Xue's voice faded, the faces of the Han Family's guards turned deathly pale instantly.
Elder of the Hong Family!!! That should at least be a Douhuang (Battle Emperor) level, right? And Hong Chen is a genius in the Northern Region of Zhongzhou with a "Cultivation Level" nearing that of a Douhuang (Battle Emperor), looked favorably upon by an Elder of the Feng Lei Pavilion. Not only is his strength formidable, but he also has a profound background.
And that Snake Demon, Xia Mang, is also a significant figure, with strength above that of a Douhuang (Battle Emperor). In this territory, he has plundered countless merchant caravans, with many lives lost to Xia Mang.
Unless a Dou Zong Expert from the Han Family arrives, all of them are doomed to inescapable calamity this time.
"Did you really think that you could break ties with our Han Family so quickly?" The Hong Family's intention to annex the Han Family was no secret. Though the Han Family was slightly weaker than the Hong Family, the gap was not significant, and the Hong Family had not reached a point where it could fully absorb the Han Family. The key edge the Hong Family currently had over the Han Family was Hong Chen, the widely-renowned genius.
Valued by an Elder of the Feng Lei Pavilion, Hong Chen would at least be a late-stage Dou Zong powerhouse in the future.
Thus, to those with discerning eyes, it was only a matter of time before the Han Family was taken over by the Hong Family. As soon as Hong Chen made a breakthrough to become a Douhuang (Battle Emperor) and joined the Feng Lei Pavilion, with their backing, the Han Family would be in trouble.
But now, without Hong Chen having joined the Feng Lei Pavilion yet, they were actually intent on waging war against the Han Family—had the Hong Family lost their minds?
"Xue'er, it seems your strength has improved quite rapidly in just a few days, no? Have you stumbled upon an extraordinary opportunity?"
Hong Chen retracted his intense gaze below, licked his lips, and spoke indifferently, his face, however, betraying undeniable excitement. If he wasn't mistaken, this time not only could he take a beautiful woman home, but he could also acquire a batch of "Cultivation" resources.
He didn't know where these "Cultivation" resources came from, but he understood they were certainly a massive fortune.
Maybe with these resources, he could make a push for Douhuang and become a Core Disciple of the Feng Lei Pavilion once and for all. By then, wouldn't the Han Family be at his mercy? He would be a Core Disciple of the Feng Lei Pavilion in the future.
"What do you mean by that?"
Han Xue's complexion had also turned significantly paler. What did these resources mean to the Han Family? They could enable a rapid increase in "Cultivation" within a short period and had virtually no side effects. It meant the Han Family could use these resources to cultivate a large number of remarkable talents.
Such resources were a priceless treasure to any family.
Han Xue now finally understood why the Hong Family would suddenly turn hostile. It must be that someone in her family had leaked this information to the Hong Family.
"I have no such fortune," Han Xue said with an icy expression, her voice cold.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Little Sister Xue'er, if you were to comply with me, your Han Family and our Hong Family would be one and the same. In the future, wouldn't I share any good thing I have with you? Plus, you'd suffer less. You should be very clear that our Hong Family certainly does not wish to completely fall out with you now. So, if I were to kidnap you now, I would only imprison you. How much suffering do you think you'd endure then? Maybe you would end up spending your days in darkness," Hong Chen said evilly.
Looking at Han Xue, he couldn't help but remember Han Yue. They were the flowers of the Han Family, and in his eyes, a treasure given by the heavens.
It's just that Han Yue left early to attend Canaan Academy. He knew a big part of the reason she left was to escape his control, which irritated him greatly.
But no matter how much Han Yue could run, she couldn't escape the palm of his hand. Once he had control over the Han Family, and they sent a letter calling her back, he didn't believe she wouldn't return. When that time came, if he wanted Han Yue to kneel before him, she wouldn't dare refuse. He would definitely humiliate that proud woman properly.
But for now...
Han Xue's beauty was in no way inferior to Han Yue's.
"Don't look at me with such a disgusting gaze," Han Xue felt nauseous being stared at by Hong Chen. She was aware of what Hong Chen wanted to do; over the years, this man had killed dozens of respectable women. This man didn't understand the concept of cherishing the fairer sex; he only understood how to vent his desires. Not just Han Xue, even girls from ordinary families wouldn't look twice at Hong Chen.
"Disgusting? I'm afraid you won't be able to say things like that in a bit. You ungrateful bitch," he said sneeringly.
"Even if I were to take you away, the Han Family wouldn't be able to blame us, right, Elder Xia Mang?" said Hong Chen, looking toward the Snake Demon beside him with a cold-blooded tone.
"Naturally. As long as you give me enough benefits, the Han Family will only trace it back to me, and I will leave for other places," Xia Mang said with a sinister smile. The Hong Family had offered him a handsome reward, and he didn't mind playing the villain.
"But I say, with such a beautiful woman, why all the nonsense? If you ask me, we might as well just have our fun here and now. We can play too. Erasing the traces afterward is better than anything," Xia Mang said as he looked down upon the convoy from on high, chuckling sinisterly.
Beauties like Han Yue, even in the Northern Region of Zhongzhou, were rare to see.
Those who were beautiful but came from less prominent backgrounds had almost all been divvied up by the powers-that-be; the ones that remained were truly rare treasures. And someone like Han Xue was indeed a very rare jewel.
No wonder Hong Chen was set on the Han sisters. If just one of them, either Han Xue or Han Yue, were considered, they might still fall short compared to those who brought disaster upon countries, but combined, the two sisters were more than just the sum of their parts. Together, they emanated a unique charm that often attracted more through their aura than mere looks.
"This girl Han Xue's power is rather robust, almost reaching that of a Dou Spirit. According to our information, she was only around Great Fighter Five Stars a month ago, which means she has broken through almost five levels in a month."
"It seems the information we got is true. Let's search the carriage first; we might make a considerable discovery, perhaps even find something suitable for you. That way, your speed in breaking through to become a Douhuang (Battle Emperor) will increase a lot," whispered Hong Mu and Hong Lie, both Douhuang (Battle Emperor) Strong Ones, excitedly to Hong Chen. They too were thrilled, thankful for their insider within the Han Family; otherwise, they would have missed this opportunity. If there really were a chance, then they could draw in people from the Feng Lei Pavilion to annihilate the Han Family and share this wealth.