45. Force To Make Choice
Upon hearing this, Liu Yan was stunned for a moment but nodded, "Yes."
"Lin Zhentian" spoke solemnly, "Good. Lin Xiao has gone to Yan City for help, but we can't be certain if he'll succeed."
"You're right, Father," Liu Yan nodded.
"Lin Zhentian" continued, "Therefore, I think we should prepare for both outcomes."
"Yes, absolutely."
"You think so too?"
"I can't just watch as something happens to Dong'er and Qing Tan. After all, they're my children too, aren't they?"
Liu Yan didn't find anything amiss and merely responded instinctively.
"Lin Zhentian" nodded approvingly and continued, "Actually, earlier, when Lin Xiao was here, I didn't tell the whole truth."
Liu Yan's heart tightened, and she clenched her fists unconsciously.
"Lin Zhentian" noticed her reaction and spoke gravely, "That beast is a White-headed Pleasure Ape at the Form Creation Realm."
Though Liu Yan didn't practice cultivation, she was experienced enough to know the significance of this beast's name.
Her face turned pale at once.
She knew exactly what this meant—an enemy of such terrifying strength that, even if the entire Lin family joined forces, they wouldn't be able to stand a chance.
Unless Qing Tan or Lin Dong returned.
But from Lin Zhentian's words, she knew that was impossible.
Moreover, she couldn't bear to let her children face such a powerful adversary.
While Liu Yan hesitated, Chen Xuan sent a signal of yuan energy to the White-headed Pleasure Ape.
"Roar!"
The ape, having received the signal, let out a thunderous roar.
From its hiding spot, it crashed through several walls and barged into the main hall, frightening everyone.
Chen Xuan seized the opportunity, using his Soul Banner to capture the souls of all who perished.
As soon as the White-headed Pleasure Ape saw Liu Yan, a strange light glinted in its eyes.
Liu Yan shuddered, instinctively trying to hide behind the man she thought was Lin Zhentian.
But in the next second, she was horrified to find that Lin Zhentian had transformed into someone else—a young, handsome man with an extraordinary aura!
The shock made Liu Yan fall to the ground in terror.
"Who… who are you?"
Chen Xuan smiled, "I am your daughter's future husband."
"It's you!" Liu Yan's eyes widened.
"Yes, it's me. Quite an unexpected setting for our first meeting."
"What… what do you want to do?"
"I'm not interested in anything, but he," Chen Xuan gestured to the large creature beside him, "misses you dearly."
Liu Yan trembled, helpless against it. Not even Lin Xiao could match its power.
At that moment, another deep growl came from outside.
A massive figure descended from the sky, carrying another person in its claws—it was Lin Xiao, who had left only moments before.
The beast tossed him to the ground, unconscious and covered in blood.
Liu Yan ran over, "Brother Xiao!"
Chen Xuan reminded her coolly, "Don't worry, he won't die."
Seeing Lin Xiao's bloody state, despair flooded Liu Yan's mind.
She screamed, "Why are you targeting us like this? What did we ever do to you?"
Chen Xuan, showing no sympathy, crouched in front of her, his tone cold, "Liu Yan, you don't want anything to happen to Lin Dong and Qing Tan either, do you?"
"You…" Liu Yan was furious.
"You have two choices," Chen Xuan continued indifferently. "One, you agree to have sex with this beast, sparing Lin Xiao's life and ensuring Lin Dong and the others remain safe for now."
"You scoundrel!"
Unfazed, Chen Xuan added, "Or two, refuse and watch every last member of the Lin family disappear!"
The lives of the others didn't matter to her, but Lin Xiao, Lin Dong, and Qing Tan—they were her beloveds.
How could she do nothing?
Liu Yan still wanted to know, "We have no enmity with you. Why are you doing this?"
"Why?" Chen Xuan sneered coldly, his expression changing. "Ask your son Lin Dong! In the Tianyan Mountains, he violated my wife, so now, anything related to him must be destroyed!"
What!?
Dong'er, how could he do something like that?
Unable to believe it, Liu Yan's face fell.
But Chen Xuan, tired of talking, said, "I've had enough. Make your choice."
Liu Yan looked at Lin Xiao on the ground, memories flooding her mind.
After several moments, she finally made a decision. She stood up and loosened her belt…
"Roar!"
The White-headed Pleasure Ape trembled with excitement, waiting for Chen Xuan's command.
Chen Xuan turned away, gesturing, "Show restraint. Keep her alive!"
"Roar!" The ape nodded furiously, moving toward her like a parched man finding water.
Meanwhile, Chen Xuan purchased a Life Extension Pill from the system and administered it to Lin Xiao, who soon regained consciousness.
Earlier, while he had been rushing towards Yan City, a large beast descended from above, capturing him in mid-flight, injuring him severely in the struggle before he lost consciousness.
Now, in pain, he heard strange sounds that seemed oddly familiar.
Struggling to sit up, he looked around and was enraged by the scene before him.
"You beast! Get away from her!"
Despite his pain, Lin Xiao roared and tried to rush forward but hit an invisible wall.
"Stop! Let her go!"
Lin Xiao pounded desperately, but it was futile.
Liu Yan covered her mouth, swallowing her despair, forced to endure for the sake of Lin Xiao, Lin Dong, and Qing Tan.
Chen Xuan watched the scene from a distance, his gaze devoid of sympathy.
He knew that pitying the enemy meant being cruel to himself. And this was only the beginning of his revenge.
Next, it would be their turn…
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