Chapter 644: Chapter 644: The Elder Intervenes_1 Chapter 644: Chapter 644: The Elder Intervenes_1 Xu Fan learned the true nature of his father’s murder and, upon seeing the culprit right before his eyes, had resolved to kill Xu Tianhu, making sure he suffered imnsely before dying.
If anyone dared to interfere, he wouldn’t show rcy, not even if the Emperor himself tried to stop him.
Unexpectedly, soone did step in to stop him.
While surprised, Xu Fan paused his movents and extinguished the Soul Fire in his palm.
All eyes turned towards the source of the voice.
They wanted to know – who had the courage to interfere with this avenging deity seeking retribution for his father?
Weren’t they afraid of attracting Xu Fan’s wrath?
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The crowd outside parted, making way for two elderly n to co forward.
The elder in the lead was in his late seventies or early eighties, slightly hunched over, dressed in a brown Zhongshan suit and black cloth shoes, leaning on an ordinary cane.
His visage was lined with age, but his cloudy eyes flickered with a sharp light.
Despite his short stature, he exuded a cold and intimidating authority, possessing a rather extraordinary aura.
The elder behind him was younger but still in his sixties, wearing a tight-fitting grey and black martial arts outfit.
He was tall with a robust complexion, sporting long hair tied in a bun with a hairpin.
The temples on either side of his face bulged out, and he moved with light and nimble steps, breathing evenly and slowly – clearly an Ancient Martial Artist of not inconsiderable skill.
What stood out most were his large hands, covered with thick, yellow calluses, evidently the result of extensive training.
The two elders stepped forward, and it was the forr who had raised his voice to stop Xu Fan.
“Grandpa!”
Xu Fan looked at Elder Xu with mixed emotions, silent for a few seconds before he softly called out.
The latter elder was the Xu Family’s chief patron, responsible only for protecting Elder Xu, a Grandmaster in his own right and an old friend of Elder Xu.
Before Elder Xu retired, he was a public figure of enormous influence, often seen on state television.
After passing the position of Family Head to Xu Tianlong, he officially retired and lived with Elder Wang in the suburbs of Yanjing, enjoying a comfortable and leisurely old age.
Xu Fan and his sister Xu Yue had often visited him during their childhood and received much care and affection from their grandfather.
Originally a wastrel of a young master, Xu Fan listened to no one, not even Xu Tianlong or Zhang Qingning, with the sole exception being Elder Xu, whose words he respected.
In the days following Xu Tianlong’s sudden death, the life of Xu Fan and his family was difficult.
Xu Tianhu had even wanted to wipe them out entirely; if not for Elder Xu’s tily intervention and strong opposition, their situation would have been quite different.
With Zhang Qingning secretly detained, Xu Yue dropping out of school to take care of her mother, and Xu Fan expelled from the family, Elder Xu used many thods to ensure their safety; otherwise, with Xu Tianhu’s ruthlessness, how could the three of them have survived unscathed until now?
A person who would kill his own brother to ascend to power wouldn’t hesitate at committing other heinous acts.
Therefore, Xu Fan always regarded Elder Xu with respect and affection.
And that’s why he imdiately stopped, wanting to hear why his grandfather would want to stop him.
“This has beco so serious…
even Elder Xu can’t stay out of it.”
“Indeed, another significant crisis has hit the Xu Family, prompting even Elder Xu to step in.
I recall the last ti he intervened was three years ago over the matter of Xu Tianlong’s death.”
“There’s no choice, with such a predicant befalling the Xu Family and no one to lead, Elder Xu is forced to intervene.”
“Alas, another human tragedy!”
“…”
The people around couldn’t help but start discussing amongst themselves.
Xu Yue also hurried towards Elder Xu, her voice choked as she called out “Grandpa,” while Zhang Qingning, standing a few ters away with tear stains still visible on her face, called out “Dad” sowhat awkwardly.
“Qing Ning, Fan, Yue, these past few years have been hard on you.”
Elder Xu nodded his head and said calmly before imdiately walking up to Xu Tianhu.
His body trembled with rage as he glared at Xu Tianhu and cursed fiercely, “Beast, you are nothing but a beast.
I have no son like you.”
“Dad…
I know I was wrong, I was blinded by evil, and I committed a grave mistake, but regret is useless now.”
Xu Tianhu’s gaze shifted away as he spoke in a subdued voice.
Elder Xu didn’t listen to his words, and instead, he lifted his cane and swung it down hard on Xu Tianhu’s head.
A dull sound resounded, and soon after, Xu Tianhu’s forehead swelled into a lump frad by a red bruise.
Xu Tianhu didn’t dodge; he let the furious Elder Xu lash out, striking his skull repeatedly with the cane, each blow eliciting a pained grunt from his throat.
After lashing out six or seven tis, Elder Xu’s figure swayed, and he leaned on his cane to support himself against the ground as he bent over and coughed violently.
“Ah…
Don’t ruin your health over this, old pal, you don’t have many days left.”
The Patron supported him and sighed as he advised.
In truth, the one who was most hurt by this affair was Elder Xu himself.
To fight for the position of Family Head, the second son secretly plotted against the life of his elder brother, even framing the elder brother’s wife for the cri.
The elder brother’s wife’s family might have only hatred.
However, he was tortured inside, unsure how to regard Xu Tianhu, as a father?
Or as an enemy?
He could not bring himself to feel either love or hate.
Indeed, in a large family like the Xu Family, as with ancient royalty, there was little essential difference.
Seeking to struggle for the position of Family Head, various ans would be employed for interests involving massive power, wealth, and prestige.
One lapse, and under the sway of greed, one might end up doing sothing regretted for a lifeti.
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Elder Xu’s coughing had no hint of performance, it was not a ploy to save his other son by playing a sympathy card.
Having fought and been injured many tis on the battlefield in his early years, he was no more than an ordinary person, and as he aged, the old injuries began to recur.
Furthermore, having smoked for decades, his health was even poorer than that of most elderly people.
Rage surged feverishly to his heart, dealing a heavy ntal blow, causing his already frail body to falter, rapidly deteriorating.
“Dad…
Take good care of yourself,” Xu Tianhu watched his elderly father, becoming sick again out of fury at him, and couldn’t help but shed tears.
At that mont, he seed to have a sudden epiphany, hating himself for what he had done.
Yet, things had co to this, and it was too late for regrets.
“Grandfather, you’re not well, please don’t get angry,” Xu Fan stepped forward to help, speaking softly.
“Cough cough…
Don’t worry about .
I won’t be able to swallow this anger until I beat this unfilial son to death,” Elder Xu coughed for a dozen seconds before taking a deep breath, then spoke with renewed fury once he had cald down slightly.
Seizing the opportunity, Xu Fan channeled his Spiritual Energy into Elder Xu’s ridians to treat his old injuries and ailnts.
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