He Ate a Divine Dragon-Chapter 482 - 480: Accident

Lin Xiao let out a cold laugh. Han Shizong's reaction was exactly as he had predicted.

"What's wrong? Scared?"

Han Shizong shivered, unable to speak. It wasn't that he didn't want to; he simply didn't know what to say. His mind was consumed by the news that the Han Family had been expelled from the A9 Alliance.

Yes, Han Shizong was panicking. Although the Han Family was currently the number one family in Jinhai City, he knew very well that most of the credit for that belonged to the A9 Alliance and its Hierarch. Once the Han Family was kicked out, it wouldn't take long for a new family to take their place.

Moreover, what terrified Han Shizong even more was that, over the years, the Han Family had relied on its connection to the A9 Alliance to brazenly snatch projects and crush rivals in Jinhai City and beyond. If those people discovered that the Han Family had been kicked out of the alliance, there was no telling how they would retaliate.

Without the protection of the A9 Alliance, the Han Family clearly couldn't handle so many opponents. It wouldn't be long before a coalition of these families devoured the Han Family, leaving nothing behind.

As these thoughts raced through his mind, Han Shizong's panic intensified. He fell to his knees before Lin Xiao, begging through tears, "I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong! Please, give me one more chance! Rest assured, I'll deal with that beast myself. I'll make him kneel and apologize to you, I'll break his limbs right in front of you! Just please, give me one more chance! Give the Han Family one more chance!"

Lin Xiao set down his teacup and watched Han Shizong with a calm smile. A man in his sixties, crying like a child.

"Han Shizong, it's too late. I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. Too bad."

With that, Lin Xiao turned and walked away. Nothing more needed to be done. Time would give Han Shizong his answer.

Bei Kuang followed closely behind as they left the Han Family's residence.

"Dragon Lord, where to?"

"Let's go home."

"Yes, sir!"

Bei Kuang quickly started the car, heading toward Jinling City.

"Dragon Lord, are we just going to let the Han Family off like this?"

"Let them off?" Lin Xiao chuckled. "There's no need for us to act anymore. I did some checking. The Han Family has done plenty of unscrupulous deeds over the years. Soon, news of their expulsion from the A9 Alliance will spread throughout the Nine Provinces. When that happens, the families they've humiliated and the corporations whose projects they've stolen won't just sit idly by."

Bei Kuang paused for a moment, then smiled. "Dragon Lord, it seems this kind of punishment is the cruelest of all. Forcing them to watch as they fall from their pedestal, only to be devoured by the smaller families until they lose everything."

"They're getting what they deserve," Lin Xiao said.

Bei Kuang nodded with a smile.

Just as they were about to get on the highway, Lin Xiao called Xiao Shixiong, who picked up quickly.

"Sir, any instructions?"

"How are things progressing?"

"Very well. The situation is proceeding smoothly. The Wang Family is now very cooperative."

"Hmm, that's good. I'll let you get back to it. I'm heading back to Jinling City."

"Understood!"

"Also, prepare yourself. Myth Corporation is going to be brought into the A9 Alliance."

Xiao Shixiong was stunned. This was huge news. But on second thought, Lin Xiao was the Dragon Lord. For him, incorporating Myth Corporation into the A9 Alliance wouldn't be difficult at all.

"Understood, sir! Whatever you need me to do, just give me my orders!"

Lin Xiao acknowledged and hung up.

The car sped along the highway. Some time later, Lin Xiao's phone suddenly rang. The call was from Pei Donglai.

Lin Xiao's eyelid inexplicably twitched, and he quickly answered the phone.

"Captain, there's been trouble!" Pei Donglai's voice was incredibly somber.

"Go on," Lin Xiao said.

"Miss Su's bar was set on fire."

Lin Xiao's heart sank. "Does Qingning know about this?"

"Miss Su already knows. She's at the entrance of the bar right now. You can tell she's not in a good mood."

"Understood."

Lin Xiao hung up immediately. There was no need to ask for a reason.

"Speed up. Get back as fast as you can!"

Bei Kuang nodded lightly, and the car suddenly accelerated.

Lin Xiao dialed Su Qingning's number. As soon as the call connected, her choked voice came through, and Lin Xiao's heart sank again.

"Honey, are you okay?"

"Mhm."

Su Qingning tried desperately to control her emotions, but that single sound was saturated with infinite sorrow and grievance. Lin Xiao felt a pang of heartache. Others might not have understood how important the bar was to her, but Lin Xiao knew perfectly well. The bar was practically her life.

Su Qingning had been devastated the last time the bar was destroyed. For this to happen again, just after she had managed to reopen it, would have shattered anyone.

"Don't be afraid," Lin Xiao said softly. "I'm already on my way back."

"Mhm," Su Qingning hummed in reply.

"Where is Shen Jingzhe?"

"Right by my side," she replied, managing a few more words this time.

"Alright, I understand. Wait for me."

Su Qingning responded with a faint sound. Her voice wasn't loud, but the palpable sadness still carried through the phone. Lin Xiao wished he could be there right now to pull her into his arms and comfort her.

An hour later, the car came to a steady stop in front of the bar. Bei Kuang had driven like a madman, pushing the car to its maximum speed.

The fire had been extinguished, but the entire bar was burnt beyond recognition. A crowd of onlookers had gathered. Su Qingning stood at the entrance, her expression filled with sorrow, with Shen Jingzhe by her side.

Lin Xiao walked over quickly.

When Su Qingning saw him, her small mouth puckered, and the grievance in her eyes threatened to spill over. Lin Xiao felt as if his heart were being sliced by a knife. He strode forward and pulled her into his embrace.

Like a lone boat that had weathered a long storm and finally found shore, Su Qingning's long-suppressed emotions finally erupted. She cried, her sobs full of heartbreak and sorrow.

Lin Xiao said nothing, just holding her tightly.

After a long while, her crying gradually subsided. Lin Xiao cupped her face. Her once stunningly beautiful features were now clouded with sorrow.

"Silly girl, it's not a big deal. Don't cry, your husband's here."

Su Qingning responded with a heavy, nasal "mhm."

"Let's go home. We'll let them handle things here."

Su Qingning obediently agreed. Lin Xiao helped her toward the car parked nearby. Pei Donglai had been following close behind.

After getting into the car, Lin Xiao didn't leave right away. He turned to Pei Donglai.

"Do you know who did it?"

"It was Su Daonong's nephew. It's almost certain he's the one who ordered this," Pei Donglai said grimly.

"Where is he?"

"The authorities have already taken him away."

Lin Xiao nodded. "Handle things here."

Pei Donglai nodded firmly. "Don't worry, Captain. I'll take care of it."

Lin Xiao then dialed Bai Xiangqian.