City A, Hua Family Mansion. The hall was silent, not a sound could be heard. Was there no one inside? On the contrary, the hall was crowded with people, the influential figures of the Hua family. They were usually arrogant and looked down on others, but now they all stood in the hall, silent. Why was there no sound? Had they all been struck dumb? Of course not, but it certainly seemed that way. They all stared at the center of the hall, their faces either pale or filled with rage.

In the middle of the hall lay a head, a severed head. That was what everyone was looking at. If any members of the Dragon Kill Society were present, they would recognize it as the head of Wu Chengming, his eyes wide with terror as if he had seen something horrifying. The presence of those eyes cast a chilling atmosphere in the hall. If a timid person suddenly saw this head, they might faint from fright.

However, the people in the hall weren't stunned by the horror of the severed head. Most of them had experienced storms and waves in their lives. Even if they hadn't eaten pork, they had seen pigs running. How could they be scared by such a trivial matter? Their daze or anger was caused by the audacity of someone sending a severed head to the Hua family. In their concept, they were the ones who got angry and intimidated others. Nobody dared to touch their tiger's beard.

What was even more shocking was that someone had sent a severed head to their doorstep, and they didn't know why or how it had been delivered. This implied that anyone among them could also have their head severed in the middle of the night. The thought sent shivers down their spines, and their anger turned into fear.

The individuals in the hall were lost in their own thoughts, each contemplating their own concerns. However, no one spoke, and a stifling silence filled the air.

Finally, someone broke the silence. It was Hua Liuyun's grandfather, an almost seventy-year-old man whose spirit was still strong. He was the founder of the entire family, and the success of the Hua family was inseparable from his decades of efforts. Although he was no longer directly involved in the family's affairs, leaving them to his three sons, his sons were capable individuals. One was in the government, one in the local city, and one overseas. They managed the affairs of the Hua family in an orderly manner.

Over the past decade, the influence of the Hua family had grown significantly, and no one had dared to offend them. But now, such a thing had happened, and he couldn't ignore it. If this continued, who knew what would happen next? Although it was not the head of any Hua family member, it could be someone's head next time. He absolutely wouldn't allow such a thing to happen. He had gathered everyone who could come here to let them know that they had become too complacent recently, allowing others to trample over them.

He asked, "What's going on? Whose head is this? Who sent this head? Does anyone know what's happening?"

His voice was not loud, but it carried an air of authority that only someone accustomed to giving orders possessed.

At this moment, Hua Lietian, Hua Liuyun's father, replied, "I investigated as soon as I discovered the severed head. This head belongs to a leader of a small gang in City B. If the information is correct, he was killed by members of the Dragon Kill Society in City B. It was sent here because he had once sought refuge with us. However, we're still not sure who delivered his head."

"Then why was he killed? What grudges do the Dragon Kill Society have with us?" The old man, perceptive as always, immediately asked the crucial questions.

"Well, I'm not entirely sure about the specific grudges between us and the Dragon Kill Society, but it seems that it is related to Hua Liuyun!" Hua Lietian replied.

"Oh, is it related to Hua Liuyun?" The old man shifted his gaze to Hua Liuyun. He had always held a high regard for this grandson, not only because he was his only direct descendant, but also because Hua Liuyun was different from the others. Hua Liuyun had proven his capabilities before, even before he left.

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Hua Liuyun remained in the hall, the most relaxed among everyone. The death of Wu Chengming had been expected by him, although he hadn't anticipated that Star Han would send Wu Chengming's head to them. However, he was not surprised that Star Han could accomplish such a feat. He had witnessed Star Han's capabilities before he left.

He looked down on many members of the Hua family. They only knew how to bully others and panicked at the slightest trouble. Their vision was shortsighted, lacking ambition, and they didn't understand the vastness of the world. This was Hua Liuyun's evaluation of many of them. It was about time someone gave them a taste of bitterness so that they wouldn't think the sky was only as big as a well.

Nevertheless, Hua Liuyun had great respect for the old man. The old man had always been an extraordinary figure in his heart, and his treatment of Hua Liuyun was different from others, which made Hua Liuyun even prouder. When the old man asked him, he immediately replied, "Yes, when I was studying, I had a grudge with the leader of the Dragon Kill Society. At that time, I took away his girlfriend, who happens to be your current daughter-in-law. As for this person being killed, it's because he wanted to kill the current lover of the Dragon Kill Society's leader. When the Dragon Kill Society found out, they might have sent his head here. However, Grandfather, don't worry, this is my personal matter, and I will handle it. You don't need to be concerned."

"Oh, I see. It's fine for young people to be a little romantic. Just be careful in the future. Also, it seems that the leader of the Dragon Kill Society is not simple. Are you confident in dealing with him alone?" After hearing Hua Liuyun's account, the old man didn't consider the situation to be as significant as imagined. What abilities could a young man of Hua Liuyun's age have? However, he still asked, unable to completely set his mind at ease.

"No problem, Grandfather, you can rest assured." Hua Liuyun replied confidently.

"Good. From now on, you can mobilize any power within the family, including Master Lu and the others, if you need to." The old man made the decision.

The others in the hall immediately revealed envious glances. Even Hua Lietian, Hua Liuyun's father, was no exception. Besides the old man, Hua Liuyun was the second person who could mobilize the entire family's power. Although Hua Lietian couldn't mobilize people like Master Lu, he had only met them in passing. Not to mention others, the people there were all old men like the old man, their whereabouts mysterious, and they were dismissive of others.

Upon hearing the old man's words, Hua Liuyun was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Grandfather!"

"Hehe, it's nothing. After all, sooner or later, this family will be handed over to you. Just be careful." The old man smiled.

Seeing the old man smile, the atmosphere in the hall became a bit livelier. But hearing the old man's words, the envy towards Hua Liuyun deepened. Who wouldn't want power and influence?

Hua Liuyun paid no attention to the gazes of these people and said to the old man, "Grandfather, rest assured, I will not disappoint your expectations."

"I know. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said that. Alright, let's end it here for today. Everyone can disperse and do whatever they need to. I'm tired, and it's time for me to rest. Ah, as one grows older, refusing to accept defeat becomes impossible!" The old man said as he walked away.

Everyone immediately stood up and respectfully bid him farewell.

City B, Star Han's residence.

Star Han said to Zhang Yi, "You suggested sending Wu Chengming's severed head over. Isn't that a bit too extreme?"

"It's fine. We need to shock them and establish our dominance. It's about attacking their hearts and asserting our power. By doing this, we're sending a message to everyone who has sought refuge with the Hua family that the Dragon Kill Society is not to be trifled with. We're not afraid of the Hua family, let alone these small characters. We have the courage and ability to confront the Hua family," Zhang Yi replied calmly.

Despite Zhang Yi's calm and gentle demeanor, he was undoubtedly a ruthless character.

"You're right. I know what you mean. Otherwise, I wouldn't have adopted your suggestion," Star Han sighed, feeling somewhat emotional. Compared to himself, he was indeed quite merciful.

"I'm with you because of this, the fact that you can listen to others' opinions. But in reality, what does this mean? In the future, we will encounter even more challenging situations. Otherwise, there would be no need to deal with the Hua family." Zhang Yi spoke realistically. Compared to Sun Yihao, although he lacked Sun Yihao's magnanimity, he was a reliable assistant—calm and ruthless.

"Of course, throughout history, those who achieved great things weren't limited by trivialities. I'm not a saintly person either." Star Han agreed.