Chapter 33: Dividing the Qin Family
Chapter 33: Dividing the Qin Family
The Qin Family was massacred.
Many people turned pale, the overwhelming stench of blood making them feel nauseous.
When they looked at Gu Qingfeng, their eyes were filled with shock and fear.
The Ironbone Gang and the Chu Family had already been annihilated.
Now, the Qin Family had met the same fate, being wiped out to the last person.
Gu Qingfeng, the head of the Gu Family, was a man who, once he decided to act, would not stop until his target was utterly destroyed.
His ruthless methods left everyone in awe and dread.
After all, conflicts and killings were common in the world of martial arts, but the complete annihilation of a family was rare. Such actions could easily tarnish one's reputation and bring trouble.
However, it seemed that Gu Qingfeng had no such concerns.
In the past, the Gu Family had always been low-key, and people had little understanding of them. But the events that unfolded before their eyes completely subverted their cognition.
At the same time, Gu Qingfeng was now labeled as someone not to be trifled with.
Anyone who dared to provoke him would face the same fate as the Qin Family.
...
In less than half a day, the Qin Family was left without a single living soul.
Gu Qingfeng ordered Meng Peng to ransack the Qin Family’s estate, taking everything back to the Gu Family, and then he left.
After a long while, someone finally dared to step over the numerous corpses in front of the Qin Family's gates and enter the estate.
The once-mighty Qin Family was now a scene of utter silence, the air thick with the overpowering smell of blood.
Seeing this, many people turned pale again.
Before long, the news of the Qin Family's destruction spread.
The martial world was shaken.
The Qin Family, an old and prestigious family in Bai Shi Dao, had been annihilated in a single day, causing a significant impact.
Especially when it became clear that Gu Qingfeng was the one responsible, many factions were filled with fear and regret.
No one had expected the Gu Family to act so boldly.
Within three days, they had completely wiped out the Qin Family.
Those who had initially hoped to see the Gu Family's downfall found themselves the laughingstock.
Many faction leaders were terrified, rushing to the Gu Family to avoid becoming the next target.
However, there were also many factions that were furious about the Qin Family's destruction. They joined forces, planning to take on the Gu Family together.
...
Tianyun Sect.
The news of the Qin Family's destruction reached Yun Tianxing, the sect leader of Tianyun Sect, almost immediately.
His face turned as pale as a sheet upon hearing the news.
"The Qin Family has been destroyed!"
Yun Tianxing looked at the martial artist in front of him, unable to believe it.
The martial artist nodded, his face showing fear, as if he was thinking of something terrifying.
"Yes, the Qin Family has been destroyed. Their patriarch was killed in a few moves by Gu Qingfeng, and the head of the Qin Family, Qin Hongtang, is dead. The entire Qin Family has been completely wiped out, not a single soul left!"
"Damn—"
Yun Tianxing's face changed dramatically.
He had not expected Gu Qingfeng to act so ruthlessly, completely disregarding the reactions of other factions and directly wiping out the Qin Family.
The once-great Qin Family was now nothing but a memory.
This outcome filled Yun Tianxing with fear.
Immediately, he informed Yun Changkong of the news.
Yun Changkong's expression also changed when he heard the news, completely taken aback by the total annihilation of the Qin Family.
A moment later.
Cloud Zhan Kong sneered, "Very well, the Gu family has chosen to sever ties with the White Stone Dao. This is the perfect opportunity for our Heavenly Cloud Sect to rise. With the Iron Bone Gang and the Qin family already destroyed, once we take care of the Gu family, the Heavenly Cloud Sect will become the dominant force in the White Stone Dao!"
"Gu Qingfeng is a formidable opponent. Does the Grand Elder have a plan to deal with him?"
Yun Tianxing's face was filled with concern.
Cloud Zhan Kong replied, "No matter how strong Gu Qingfeng is, he's still only at the Blood Refinement stage. He hasn't broken through to the Bone Refinement stage, so he's not a significant threat. Even if he does reach the Bone Refinement stage, it won't change anything. Bone Refinement warriors are powerful, but they're not invincible.
"Now that the Qin family has been destroyed, many factions in the martial world are on high alert. We can use this as a pretext to unite these forces and target the Gu family. With enough numbers, we can overwhelm Gu Qingfeng, even if he is a Bone Refinement warrior!"
The Qin family had been destroyed.
At first, Cloud Zhan Kong was shocked, but he quickly saw this as an opportunity for the Heavenly Cloud Sect. No matter how strong a Bone Refinement warrior might be, with enough numbers, they could be overwhelmed. Moreover, it was uncertain whether Gu Qingfeng had even reached the Bone Refinement stage. If he was still at the peak Blood Refinement stage or just a half-step away from Bone Refinement, he would be even easier to deal with.
If Gu Qingfeng hadn't destroyed the Qin family, it would have been much harder for the Heavenly Cloud Sect to unite the various factions. In the end, the martial world of the White Stone Dao was still a collection of scattered forces. But now, with the Qin family's destruction, many factions felt threatened. It would be much easier for the Heavenly Cloud Sect to lead and unite these forces.
If they could destroy the Gu family, the Heavenly Cloud Sect would undoubtedly rise to power.
Cloud Zhan Kong's words made Yun Tianxing's eyes light up.
Indeed, this was a golden opportunity for the Heavenly Cloud Sect.
He had been so shocked by the news of the Qin family's destruction that he hadn't considered this angle.
"Master, you should immediately contact the various factions and unite them against the Gu family!"
"Very well—"
...
In the main hall of the Gu family, Gu Qingfeng sat at the head of the table. The others present were Meng Peng, Gu Yang, and the leaders of several other factions, including the Purple Bamboo Manor.
Unlike before, Murong Xiu and the others now sat with a serious demeanor, their faces filled with reverence as they looked at Gu Qingfeng.
By suppressing the Qin family's patriarch and slaying the Qin family's head, Qin Hongtang, Gu Qingfeng had demonstrated his formidable strength.
This level of power was something they could not contend with.
Gu Qingfeng said, "The Qin family has been a dominant force in the White Stone Dao for many years, with numerous industries under their control. The Gu family's resources are limited, so the task of managing the Qin family's industries will be divided among the four of you.
"However, I have one condition: fifty percent of the future earnings from the Qin family's industries must be handed over to the Gu family, while the remaining fifty percent will belong to each of you. Additionally, thirty percent of the earnings from your own industries must be submitted annually."
"No problem!"
"Whatever Lord Gu commands, we will follow—"
Murong Xiu and the others were overjoyed, hastily bowing in agreement.
The Qin family had a vast number of industries. Even a portion of these would be more than what their own factions currently controlled. Swallowing these industries would significantly boost their strength. Even if they only got fifty percent of these industries and had to give thirty percent of their own earnings to the Gu family, the overall gain would still be substantial.
Therefore, they had no reason to refuse.
(End of Chapter)
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