Chapter 93: Introducing One

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Introducing One

Many in the Sunx family breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "Just one person!" This meant the probability of being the one chosen was much lower.

"Then who do we hand over?" Sunx Wei asked with a frown. They were all close relatives—either brothers or uncles. How could they choose?

Sunx Ze’s eyes flickered. Naturally, it had to be one of the few who had actually been in contact with the Evil Cult; otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to deceive the Demon Suppression Bureau’s interrogators. However, these few were all important figures in the family with extraordinary status. He couldn’t even bring it up...

"I’ll go," Sunx Chuanying spoke up. "This is all because of me, and as a Seventh Grade, I carry enough weight."

"No!" Sunx Haisheng immediately stopped him. "Trading with the Yanyue Sect was precisely for you to reach the Seventh Grade. How can we just hand you over? You are the master of the Yaoyang Martial Arts Hall and the next Patriarch of the Sunx family. How can we let you go? If anyone goes, it will be this old man!"

"Dad!"

"Grandpa!"

Inside the room, the men of the Sunx family instantly became agitated. With sons present, how could they let their father take the blame? With grandsons present, how could they let their grandfather be punished?

"Absolutely not. The Sunx family only has two Seventh Grades; you are our pillars of stability. We cannot afford to lose either of you!" Sunx Jin shook his head. "There are three most important people in the Sunx family: Grandpa Haisheng, my father Chuanying, and me, the top genius of the third generation and a future Seventh Grade. As for the others..."

The room suddenly fell dead silent. With the Seventh Grades ruled out, who was left? Those at the Ninth Grade or the Initial Stage of the Eighth Grade probably wouldn’t be enough... The pool of candidates shrank drastically in an instant.

"I’ll go!" Sunx Wei stood up, gritting his teeth. If someone had to step up and sacrifice themselves for the Sunx family, he could do it.

"You won’t do," Sunx Ze shook his head. "You haven’t been in contact with anyone from the Yanyue Sect. The Demon Suppression Bureau would find out as soon as they interrogate you."

WHOOSH.

At this, the expressions of many in the room changed, and two people’s faces drastically paled.

Sunx Haisheng and Sunx Chuanying exchanged a glance. Finally, the Patriarch, Sunx Haisheng, made the final decision. "Chuanxi, you go."

"Dad..." Sunx Chuanxi, the third master of the Sunx family, trembled slightly. He stood up and nodded. "Alright..."

"Dad!" Sunx Hao jumped up instantly. "No! It can’t be my dad! Why should it be my dad? Why him?"

"Uncle Chuanxi is at the High Tier Eighth Grade, and he has been in contact with the Yanyue Sect..." Sunx Jin explained. This was the conclusion the three of them—the grandfather, father, and son—had reached during their private discussions.

When Sunx Chuanxi learned that Sunx Chuanying had broken through to the Seventh Grade because of the Yanyue Sect, he had also been tempted and took action. He made contact with the Yanyue Sect and maintained continuous communication thereafter. Any evidence seized by the Demon Suppression Bureau would likely only point to him.

"Impossible! I don’t believe it! I don’t agree!" Sunx Hao shook his head firmly.

"If your dad doesn’t go, then who will? Me?" Sunx Haisheng stood up and demanded.

"I..." Tears streamed down Sunx Hao’s face. How was he supposed to know?

"Enough, it’s decided!" Sunx Haisheng finalized.

PHEW.

The others in the room secretly let out long sighs of relief.

Sunx Chuanxi did not object. Only four people in the Sunx family had ever contacted the Yanyue Sect: Sunx Chuanying, Sunx Tao, himself, and his eldest son, Sunx Yi. His eldest son was definitely out of the question. Sunx Tao was the eldest son of the first brother, Sunx Chuangui, and also the eldest grandson of the Sunx family. That left only him.

"Dad... Grandpa..." Sunx Hao panicked and turned his head. "Yi, say something! Persuade Dad!"

Sunx Yi remained silent.

"Alright, Chuanxi and Hao stay behind. Everyone else, get out," Sunx Haisheng waved his hand.

SHUFFLE.

The crowd stood up.

"The Sunx family is having a gathering tonight. Perfect." A hearty laugh suddenly echoed through the Sunx family courtyard, reverberating endlessly.

"Who is it?" Sunx Haisheng and Sunx Chuanying’s expressions changed drastically.

CRASH!

Sunx Chuanying smashed straight through the window and appeared in the courtyard, sharp glints flashing in his eyes.

"Chen Qiang!" Sunx Jin’s expression also changed drastically. He was too familiar with Chen Qiang’s voice. He had heard it plenty of times today; he definitely couldn’t be mistaken! He thought, "Chen Qiang is here! The Demon Suppression Bureau has made their move! Oh no, what do we do?"

Looking at Chen Qiang in his Demon Suppression Bureau uniform and the several figures standing on the surrounding walls, Sunx Chuanying’s heart sank. He thought, "So fast. The Sunx family isn’t ready yet."

BANG BANG!

THUMP THUMP!

The rest of the Sunx family either squeezed through the doorway or broke down the doors to get out. Upon seeing the Demon Suppression Bureau, all of their expressions changed.

"May I ask what brings the gentlemen of the Demon Suppression Bureau here?" Sunx Chuanying cupped his fists, adopting a very humble posture. "My son Jin is also in the Demon Suppression Bureau, so you should all be familiar with him. Are you here looking for him?"

"Not just him," Chen Qiang replied.

Sunx Chuanying clenched his fists under his sleeves. He thought, "Not just him..." He knew things wouldn’t end peacefully tonight.

"Squad Leader Chen, you’ve overstepped your boundaries, haven’t you?" Sunx Jin stepped forward, gripping one of Sunx Chuanxi’s shoulders. He had hastily thrown on a coat, but the sight of a nephew gripping his uncle looked a bit comical. "I already said that I would handle the Sunx family’s affairs myself..."

"Who did you say that to? What right do you have to decide on matters concerning collusion with an Evil Cult? You handle it? Where did you get that kind of authority?" Chen Qiang interrogated.

"I..." Sunx Jin looked awful. Although it was the truth, wasn’t this an unspoken agreement within the Demon Suppression Bureau? They would handle their own family affairs first, and then... Otherwise, if everyone guarded against each other and felt insecure, how could they work together?

"Collusion with an Evil Cult? What a massive accusation. I’m afraid my Sunx family cannot bear such a charge," Sunx Haisheng appeared, looking calm and composed. "Squad Leader Chen, you should watch your words. Justice in this world isn’t dictated by your mouth alone. If you don’t have evidence..."

"If we didn’t have evidence, do you think we would be here?" Chen Qiang smiled.

"This is Uncle Chuanxi. I was already preparing to arrest him and bring him back to the Demon Suppression Bureau for interrogation!" Sunx Jin immediately interjected.

"Just casually pushing someone out to take the blame, is that it?" Chen Qiang chuckled.

"Chen Qiang, don’t go too far!" Sunx Jin shouted angrily. Did they really have to burn all their bridges? He wasn’t afraid of Chen Qiang; he had backers supporting him.

"Oh? What’s his name? What evidence is there of his collusion with the Yanyue Sect? Give me a report first," Chen Qiang waved his hand.

"Right here?" Sunx Jin looked left and right. "Uncle Chuanxi, he..."

"My dad didn’t do it! It wasn’t my dad! It was someone else; it was Uncle Chuanying!" Sunx Hao suddenly jumped out, pointing at Sunx Chuanying and shouting. He had personally admitted it in the room earlier! Why should his dad take the fall?

"Hao, you..." Sunx Haisheng flew into a rage.

THUD!

Sunx Tao suddenly struck, sending Sunx Hao flying with a single blow.

PFFT!

Mid-air, Sunx Hao spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Hao!" Sunx Chuanxi’s eyes turned red. "Sunx Tao!"

WHOOSH!

Sunx Chuanying flashed and appeared in front of Sunx Tao. "Who told you to attack?"

"Uncle Chuanying, I was just stopping him from speaking nonsense and falsely accusing you," Sunx Tao explained.

"You shouldn’t be so ruthless against your own family," Sunx Chuanying scolded lightly, then looked at Chen Qiang. "A child speaking nonsense... I’ve let you all see a joke. Chuanxi was merely bewitched by the Evil Cult and met them twice, but he had no deeper contact. I hope you all can give Chuanxi justice."

"Is that so?" Chen Qiang asked in a puzzled tone. "But according to what we know, it’s not just him."

"What?"