Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 640: Chapter 639: [One Shock After Another]

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Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun walked over, and everyone present stood aside. No one carelessly commented on anything. Ling Yuyang’s face was an iron blue, upset not just because the enthralling drug had had no effect but also because he had slashed both his hands for nothing, causing heart-piercing pain. And now, he was even more aggrieved by being falsely accused by his fourth sister, Ling Qing, feeling utterly unable to defend himself. If everyone started to believe that he had killed Ling Xia, even if he hadn’t done it, it might as well have been him who had committed the murder. As of this moment, Ling Shuanghe was still alive, and he was the true decision-maker of the Ling family and Ling Group. One could only imagine what would become of Ling Yuyang if it seemed he had killed his own sister...

”If things go south, let’s kill that malicious woman Ling Qing first, then leave the Ling estate. With the support of the M government, I can still take over the entire Ling Group’s assets!” Ling Yuyang whispered viciously to Ye Tianchen.

”Young Master, let’s not be hasty. I sense that something is off with the old man and Miss Sun. It seems the enthralling drug is still working,” Ye Tianchen said.

Ling Yuyang was startled, then glanced at Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun. Despite some sadness on their faces, they did not approach Ling Xia’s corpse, merely observing from a distance. It was obvious that if Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun were in their normal state, even if Ling Yuxun was too scared to approach and view the body of her third aunt, Ling Shuanghe would have, being the biological father of the deceased. Yet Ling Shuanghe was merely somewhat sentimental, without going forward to check.

”Could it be...” Ling Yuyang seemed to realize something, a smile creeping onto his lips.

”What’s going on, Young Master?” asked Ye Tianchen, pretending to be very puzzled.

”It seems that the enthralling drug Luo Ha gave you is effective after all. Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun are now under our control; they will stand with us!” Ling Yuyang said with a cold, smug laugh.

”This...” Ye Tianchen still looked puzzled as he watched Ling Yuyang.

”Enough, there’s no need to worry. Ling Xia’s death has nothing to do with me. Ling Qing wants to pin the blame on me, but this time she might find herself unable to escape the consequences!” Ling Yuyang said with a cold huff.

Just as Ling Yuyang and Ye Tianchen finished their conversation, Ling Shuanghe walked to the center of the crowd, glancing at Ling Yuyang and then at Ling Qing as if he had something to say. Ling Qing stood up from the ground, sobbing as she walked over and clung to Ling Shuanghe’s arm, crying uncontrollably, ”Dad, I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I didn’t protect my third sister, and that led big brother to hurt her!”

Slap!

A loud smack resonated as Ling Shuanghe slapped Ling Qing heavily across the face. All the onlookers were stunned, staring at Ling Shuanghe in disbelief. No one expected Ling Shuanghe not to hit Ling Yuyang or to have his bodyguards arrest Ling Yuyang, but instead to deliver a heavy slap to Ling Qing. Even Ling Qing herself was staggered, completely unprepared, wondering what on earth was going on. Why? Could her father have known that she arranged for Ling Xia’s murder and was trying to frame Ling Yuyang?

”Dad, why did you...” Ling Qing said, pretending to be innocent and heartbroken.

”You know why. Do you want me to say it out loud? I’d like to keep some dignity!” Ling Shuanghe said sternly, glaring at Ling Qing.

”Dad...” Ling Qing still couldn’t believe it. Apart from herself and her personal maid, who else could have known about her killing Ling Xia? Why would her father hit her? Did he know something?

”Don’t call me dad. I don’t want to talk about you right now. I, Ling Shuanghe, have been wise all my life, and to have a daughter like you in my old age, I feel very ashamed!” Ling Shuanghe said angrily.

”What... what’s happening? Young Master, why is the old man...” Ye Tianchen pretended to be very confused.

”Hmph, I guessed right. The enthralling drug Luo Ha gave me is very effective. Once I mix my blood into the white vial, then Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuxun, who have eaten the Songhua Cake laced with the drug, will naturally take my side. There’s no need for me to control them; they will wholeheartedly consider my interests. This drug is just too good, too effective. It saves a lot of trouble and averts any suspicion,” Ling Yuyang said with a cold, very proud snort.

”So that’s it. Congratulations, Young Master. All of the Ling family’s assets are now within easy reach!” Ye Tianchen hurriedly said with a smile.

”Rest assured, Ah Pi, I’ll need your help with the next steps. My promise to you won’t change. Once I acquire all the assets of the Ling Group, I will surely not shortchange you!” Ling Yuyang said with a triumphant smile.

”Many thanks, Young Master. I, Ah Pi, will definitely do my utmost!” Ye Tianchen said gratefully.

At that moment, Ling Shuanghe stepped into the midst of everyone, looked around at all the present, and then said with heartfelt grief, ”I will definitely get to the bottom of the third miss’s death. To accuse anyone now would be without solid evidence, and I don’t wish to speculate rashly. And there’s something else I need to tell you all – from now on, the entire Ling estate is under the charge of the eldest young master, Ling Yuyang. His word is my word. Anyone who disobeys will face punishment. Tomorrow, I will announce that all property of the Ling Group will be inherited by the eldest young master, Ling Yuyang. He will be the new chairman of the Ling Group!”

The crowd erupted into chaos as Ling Shuanghe’s words rang out. Everyone present looked at him with disbelief and shock, even more stunned than when he had slapped Ling Qing. It was common knowledge that Ling Qing was the one Ling Shuanghe cherished the most. With Ling Xia’s death, all fingers pointed at Ling Yuyang, yet Ling Shuanghe neither punished Ling Yuyang, nor struck him, nor arrested him. Instead, he struck Ling Qing. Already difficult to fathom, now Ling Shuanghe announced that Ling Yuyang would take full charge of the Ling family and that he would declare Ling Yuyang the new chairman the following day. It was truly perplexing. What on earth was going on?

”Dad... you... Big Brother killed third sister, killed her, and you still let him take control of the Ling family? Aren’t you afraid he’ll collude with the robbers from the M country and plunge the Ling family into dishonor and injustice?” Ling Qing suddenly reacted, roaring loudly.

”Shut up! I have no such unfilial daughter. What are you few fools standing there for? Seize the fourth miss and lock her up in the confinement room!” Ling Shuanghe scolded Ling Qing loudly.

Several bodyguards looked at each other in confusion. The night’s events were too momentous, too baffling, but seeing the patriarch issue the command, they all approached Ling Qing, ready to seize her.

Thump, thump, thump...

Three brawny elite bodyguards were sent flying, knocked away by the maidservant beside Ling Qing who had made her move. She stood in front of Ling Qing and stared coldly at Ling Shuanghe, ”Old fool, if you dare touch my master, you might just end up in a coffin sooner than expected.”

”What did you say? Rebellion, sheer rebellion! All of you, together, take the fourth miss and this unruly servant down!” Ling Shuanghe roared loudly.

More than ten elite bodyguards joined the fray. To a common person, they were formidable, each capable of besting ten opponents and unreachable by any ordinary human. But before this servant of Ling Qing, the elite bodyguards didn’t stand a chance, all sent flying, not even one able to land a blow on the servant. Ye Tianchen frowned, recognizing that the maidservant’s skills were not weak; he had underestimated her. She was clearly no ordinary person.

”Master, why wait? Kill the old man and Ling Yuyang and be done with it. The sect will handle the aftermath, and we can divide the Ling Group’s assets with the M country’s government. This will also be greatly beneficial for us,” the maidservant said to Ling Qing.

Ling Qing glared fiercely at Ling Shuanghe and Ling Yuyang, and through gritted teeth let out a single word, ”Kill!”

Whoosh!

The maidservant transformed into a shadow rushing towards Ling Shuanghe, as he was closest to her. She planned to kill him first and fast, but Ling Shuanghe stepped back in fear, and Ling Yuxun screamed out loud.

Thump!

The maidservant swung a confident palm at Ling Shuanghe’s head, but just before it could hit, a fist blocked it, sending her flying several meters back. Wide-eyed in shock, she glared ahead and said coldly, ”Manager Apo, I didn’t expect your skills to be so formidable, quite surprising indeed...”

”You’ve been hiding your depths just as well, haven’t you? You and the fourth miss have already lost. It’d be wise to surrender now, or else don’t blame me for being ruthless!” Ye Tianchen said with a cold laugh.

”Let’s see the true skills in action!”

The maidservant’s aura was fierce, though she hadn’t anticipated that Manager Apo would be so incredibly skilled, able to block her attack with a single punch and send her reeling back. But now, there was nothing left to hide or to say, only force could resolve the conflict. The victor would live, and the vanquished would die.

Thump!

Thump!

Thump!

Splat!

It took only three moves for the maidservant to be blasted away, collapsing onto the ground and spitting out blood uncontrollably, shocking everyone present. Even Ling Yuyang hadn’t anticipated that his personal servant Apo would be so formidable. Little did they know, all the plans and calculations were nothing but play in the control of Ye Tianchen. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly passes at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)