Chapter 7

News of the Lin family's stolen treasures spread like wildfire through the ranks of the elders. The revelation struck them like a thunderbolt, shattering their illusions of invincibility. Furious and humiliated, the elders convened in the grand chamber, their anger a palpable force.

As they gathered around a massive mahogany table, adorned with intricate carvings, their faces contorted with rage. The betrayal gnawed at their pride, fueling a burning desire for vengeance. Each elder, adorned in traditional garb that symbolized their power, simmered with righteous anger.

Elder Zheng, a stoic figure known for his ruthless tactics, slammed his fist on the table, the resounding echo punctuating the gravity of the situation. "How dare this upstart thief steal our treasures? We must capture this Kai Ryan and make him pay for his audacity!"

His words were met with furious nods and murmurs of agreement. Elder Zhang, his eyes ablaze with indignation, rose to his feet. "We cannot allow this act of defiance to go unpunished! The honor of the Lin family has been tarnished, and we must restore it with a display of overwhelming force!"

The elders knew that they had to act swiftly to salvage what remained of their reputation. With their heads held high, they made a unanimous decision. A bounty would be placed on Kai Ryan's head, inviting hunters from all corners of the realm to capture him alive and bring him to justice.

With the bounty issued, the Lin family elders sought to humiliate Kai further, to remind him of the depths of their wrath. They commissioned skilled artists to create mocking portraits of him, capturing his face in twisted caricatures that oozed with contempt.

The artists labored tirelessly, channeling their own rage into their creations. The resulting sketches depicted Kai Ryan as a hapless fool, his features distorted and exaggerated. Some pictures showed him cowering beneath the weight of his stolen treasures, while others showcased him being chased by grotesque versions of the Lin family elders.

Once the mocking pictures were completed, the elders reveled in their malicious satisfaction. They saw these artworks as a weapon—a means to demoralize Kai and instigate fear among those who sympathized with him. These twisted images would be distributed far and wide, a reminder of the Lin family's disdain and their relentless pursuit of retribution.

Little did the Lin family elders know that their actions only stoked the flames of Kai Ryan's determination. The portraits, intended to break his spirit, served only to fuel his resolve. The mocking depictions of him became a symbol of the Lin family's arrogance, a reminder of the injustices he sought to expose.

Kai, undeterred by the elders' spiteful mockery, embraced the challenge that lay before him. The bounty on his head would attract dangerous adversaries, but he knew he could not retreat. With each passing day, his name echoed through the land, whispered by those who yearned for justice and redemption.

The Lin family's anger and their attempts to belittle Kai only solidified his purpose. He saw through their feeble attempts to undermine his resolve. Their actions fueled a fire within him—a fire that would guide his every step as he continued to expose the depths of their corruption.

As the news of the bounty spread, the hunters emerged from the shadows, drawn by the allure of rewards and the promise of glory. They scoured the land, their eyes filled with avarice, desperate to claim the prize offered by the Lin family.

But little did they know that Kai Ryan had become a force to be reckoned with. He had faced the Lin family's wrath head-on, armed with the unwavering support of the Devouring System and the weapons he had acquired. The bazooka and grenades had become an extension of his will, tools of justice that would aid him in his pursuit.

Kai Ryan, now a target of the Lin family's rage, would not be deterred. With the bounty on his head and the mocking portraits serving as a constant reminder of the battle that lay ahead, he vowed to press forward. The Lin family's anger only fanned the flames of his determination, and he would stop at nothing to expose their corruption, reclaim his name, and bring justice to those who had been wronged.

The hunt for Kai Ryan had begun, and the Lin family's wrath would pale in comparison to the storm that was brewing within him. The world awaited the clash between justice and tyranny, and Kai Ryan, armed with his resolve and the tools of his trade, would face his adversaries head-on, determined to emerge victorious.