With two people taking the lead, coupled with Shura's cold and ruthless deanor and Lin Hai's iron-fisted approach, people gradually began to feel their knees weaken, as if they were being forced to bend—oh no, more like bow.
Thud—
The third person's psychological defense also began to crumble.
The fourth, the fifth, until nearly all the mbers of the Cao Family chose to bow down and submit.
Except for a few, who still hesitated, their gaze gradually beginning to lean towards submission.
However, Shura gave them no chance, suddenly striking.
Thump, thump, thump—
One by one, their brows were pierced through, falling in shock into pools of blood.
"They... they were ready to submit, why still kill them?" Cao Dan asked fearfully, her body trembling.
"Because they were indecisive, unable to make up their minds about resisting or submitting. What's the use of such people? Today, they might choose submission, but in the future, given a chance, they will turn against us, maybe even stab us in the back."
"Therefore, I don't need such people; they can't even make a decision, unworthy even as lackeys."
Lin Hai's cold voice was firm and resonant.
All the kneeling mbers of the Cao Family were left speechless.
They were all elites of the Cao Family, and they understood well how detestable and uncontrollable opportunists are.
To any leader, such people are extrely despised and rejected.
"Alright, since you've chosen to submit to , in the future, I will grant you more benefits and power than the Cao Family ever did," Lin Hai continued.
It was the carrot and stick approach.
First, the stick to intimidate, followed by soothing after the intimidation.
Cao Dan's eyes darted around, quickly analyzing the current situation in her mind.
"No matter what, Lin Hai's strength now is evident; daring to kill the three ancestors and the Family Head and still entering the Cao Family so arrogantly, there must be soone backing him."
Upon this thought, Cao Dan felt that irrespective of anything, Lin Hai had now grasped control of the Cao Family.
For the sake of survival and the so-called prosperity and power Lin Hai spoke of, she must present an offering that would satisfy him.
And it seed that right now, there was a lack of soone to lead by example.
At this thought, Cao Dan imdiately cried out respectfully, "Thank you, Lin Family Head, for your grace."
The woman kneeling on the ground, almost having her 36D burst, wasn't foolish either, quickly understanding, thinking Cao Dan indeed clever, and hurriedly echoed, "Thank you, Lin Family Head, for disregarding past grievances. I, Cao Shuang, am willing to do anything for the Lin Family Head."
As she spoke, she deliberately cast a seductive glance at Lin Hai, her eyes full of longing, as if eager for Lin Hai to indulge himself.
Lin Hai nodded slightly, looking at the two, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation.
Cao Dan and Cao Shuang were overjoyed, realizing their actions were seen by Lin Hai.
This was akin to "following the dragon," ensuring future wealth and power that would surely surpass others.
Indeed, Cao Dan secretly pleased in her heart, thinking, "If I truly gain favor from the Lin Family Head, perhaps I could beco the apparent Family Head of the Cao Family. But privately, I'd be serving Lin Family Head alone, and publicly, countless Cao Family mbers would need to heed my deanor."
Thinking of this, Cao Dan's expression was nearly like a lapdog, tongue hanging out, looking pleasingly at Lin Hai.
"Not bad, your performance is very good," Lin Hai nodded.
The rest of the Cao family weren't foolish; these folks had long mixed in various business arenas and high-level affairs and understood well the principles of attachnt.
Suddenly, they all spoke in unison, "Thank you, Lin Family Head, for your grace. Please disregard past grievances."
This scene—if seen by outsiders, a group of Cao Family elite core bowing and kowtowing to one man—would definitely be shockingly eye-popping.
Kirin also glanced slightly at Lin Hai, with disbelief and admiration in his eyes, thinking:
"Decisive in killing, resilient in character, understanding the use of wolves to devour tigers—appearing iron-fisted, yet able to captivate a group willing to serve underhandedly. These are... the tactics of a tyrant!"
The instructor squinted joyously.
This was the soldier he had trained, a reckless kid back then, who would have thought today he could single-handedly make the massive Cao Family bow down.
"Alright, once the situation stabilizes, you won't be treated unfairly."
Lin Hai knew it was settled, and instructed Cao Dan and Cao Shuang, "You two, follow into the main hall. The others rest temporarily in the side hall, awaiting my next orders. Do not wander at will, or face death without pardon."
The other mbers of the Cao Family were instantly silenced, their dignity discarded with the act of kneeling.
Once dignity was abandoned, even unwillingly, one would obey others until completely becoming soone else's slave.
Cao Dan and Cao Shuang, however, were thrilled, hurriedly following closely behind Lin Hai, not forgetting to proactively open the door for him.
...
The Cao Family's main hall had a white tiger pelt with drooping eyes hanging on the wall behind the Family Head's seat, surrounded by antique tea-scented furniture, giving an atmosphere of grandness and majesty akin to ancient lords.
Especially the armrests of the Family Head's chair, inlaid on either side with exquisite, gleaming jewels, denoting a distinguished status.
Cao Dan and Cao Shuang were now respectfully kneeling before the Family Head's position.
And now seated in that position was Lin Hai.
"You two did well today; I observed everything," Lin Hai said with authority.
"Family Head's praise; I previously couldn't recognize a true dragon. I beg the Family Head's forgiveness,"
Saying this, Cao Dan smacked herself several tis in the face.
"Frankly speaking, I must avenge Ergun, but presently, the Cao Family needs people, so your life temporarily resides with . Should there ever be betrayal, I'll ensure you fall into an irrecoverable abyss." Lin Hai forcibly contained his urge to kill.
If not to eradicate future threat, Lin Hai would have never allowed Cao Dan to live.
"Rest assured, Family Head; I'll rely be a dog beside you in the future. If I dare betray, you can freely kill this dog." Cao Dan quickly wiped the sweat from her forehead, resolutely stating.
"Very well, you should know which Cao mbers can't stay; you'll be the apparent leader of the Cao Family in the future. I hope you cut out all detrintal roots."
Hearing Lin Hai's words, Cao Dan was ecstatic, a gleam of ruthlessness appeared in her eyes, "Rest assured, Family Head; those who were loyally devoted to the Cao Family and Cao Zhongzheng and refused submission, I will cleanse them thoroughly!"
"Alright, draft the list well. My brother, who lost his legs, will collaborate with you."
Cao Shuang suddenly worried, realizing she hadn't yet shown her usefulness, urgently pleading toward Lin Hai, "Family Head, you agreed on sothing with earlier."
"What was that?" Lin Hai frowned, finding the woman troubleso.
She said, "You... you agreed to let be... your... bitch."
Cao Shuang spoke with an urgent, pleading expression, making Cao Dan almost stone-like, thinking this woman was too bold.
Lin Hai dismissively waved, "Get out and finish your tasks first!"
Cao Shuang showed disappointnt but dared not disobey Lin Hai, retreating.
The vast main hall beca silent; Lin Hai alone sat in the chair that seed suited only for ancient lords, his profile indistinct under the dim light, exuding a sense of peerless tyrant.
If Ouyang Xiaoya and others were here, they would be hard-pressed to believe a once indolent Beast Lin having such a tyrannical aura...
From this point on, the vast Cao Family was thoroughly reduced to a matter within Lin Hai's grasp.
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