Urban Romantic Divine Doctor

Chapter 571: Chapter 570: Death Penalty Can Be Avoided, But Punishment Is Inescapable

Old Master Wu never expected Xu Wendong’s strength to be so terrifying.

He also knew the Wu Family’s power was no match for him.

Fortunately,

Lu Jian appeared just in time.

As one of the six Great Grandmasters in the martial world, even with Xu Wendong’s formidable power, how could he defeat Lu Jian?

The people of the Wu Family, upon seeing Lu Jian, all had eyes sparkling with hope, their hearts racing uncontrollably, knowing that once Lu Jian took action, Xu Wendong would surely meet a miserable end.

After all, the Wu Family and Lu Jian had some dealings.

Lu Jian slightly frowned and suspiciously asked: ”Old Master Wu, what did you say? You want me to kill Mister Xu?”

”Do you really think that with my insignificant skills, I could defeat Mister Xu?”

As soon as these words were spoken,

everyone felt as if struck by lightning.

A layer of goosebumps rose all over their bodies.

Their pupils trembled uncontrollably.

No one expected Lu Jian to address Xu Wendong as Mister Xu.

And judging by Lu Jian’s tone, it seemed like he couldn’t defeat Xu Wendong...

Could this be true?

Was Xu Wendong so powerful that even Lu Jian, a Great Grandmaster, was not his match?

Before everyone could react, Lu Jian bowed to Xu Wendong respectfully and said: ”Mister Xu, I am merely ordinary acquaintances with the Wu Family. Since they offended you, their fate is for you to decide.”

”If you don’t wish to dirty your hands, I can help you eliminate the Wu Family!”

Thud!

Old Master Wu felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained, his face turned sallow, and he collapsed right to the ground.

The Wu Family’s relationship with Lu Jian had been quite good.

But who could have imagined

that Lu Jian would immediately distance himself from them

and even be willing to assist Xu Wendong in wiping out the Wu Family?

Even hearing it with his own ears, he found it hard to believe.

The people of the Wu Family felt as if they had been struck by a bolt from the blue, an overwhelming sense of despair enshrouding their hearts, feeling as if even the air had become a bit thin.

In today’s world, those capable of destroying the Wu Family, a millennium-standing clan, could be counted on one hand, but Lu Jian was among them.

After all, a Great Grandmaster’s influence was sufficient to topple a Secular Family!

Xu Wendong hadn’t expected to encounter Lu Jian here. He lit a cigarette in his mouth and said calmly: ”The Wu Family did indeed offend me, but their crimes do not warrant death, and I disdain to bully others by flaunting my power.”

”With today’s matter, you can negotiate for them!”

Destroying a Secular Family would have many chain reactions, leading many people to become displaced, which was detrimental to livelihoods and the economy, something Xu Wendong didn’t wish to see.

Lu Jian looked at Old Master Wu with a cold gaze and said: ”Old Master Wu, why aren’t you thanking Mister Xu for sparing your lives?”

”Thank you, Mister Xu, for sparing our lives, thank you, Mister Xu, for sparing our lives.” Old Master Wu knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly in gratitude.

Lu Jian nodded with satisfaction and then continued: ”Everyone must pay for the mistakes they’ve made, and you are no exception.”

”Mister Xu had mercy for the virtues of good fortune above and is unwilling to pursue matters to the end, which is your blessing.”

”However, although you may escape death, living with punishment is unavoidable!”

”How about this? The Wu Family shall surrender forty percent of its assets, and this matter shall be over!”

”Does anyone have objections?”

As soon as these words were spoken,

everyone in the Wu Family felt a sharp jolt in their hearts.

Forty percent of the assets were unquestionably a colossal sum.

Ignoring the company’s stock value, just a few of those heritage-level courtyards were worth a fortune. That was the Wu Family’s foundation!

Old Master Wu felt as if his heart was bleeding, but still, he said: ”Our Wu Family is willing to relinquish forty percent of its assets to Mister Xu!”

Although Old Master Wu was very reluctant, given the circumstances, he had no other choice, because he didn’t want the Wu Family to be ruined in his hands.

Taking a step back, offering up forty percent of the assets to earn the friendship of a super strong individual wasn’t necessarily a loss.

After all, even Lu Jian addressed Xu Wendong as Mister.

Although saying this,

he felt a strong sense of regret rising in his heart.

Yes.

If the Wu Family hadn’t deployed grandmaster-level experts to confront Xu Wendong but had instead prepared a feast to welcome his arrival, their relationship wouldn’t have reached this level.

Instead, they might have become very good friends.

But who could have expected that Xu Wendong, so young, would possess such extraordinary strength?

”Since Old Master Wu has no objections, then draw up a list of assets from the Wu Family!” Lu Jian said plainly, then gestured with an invitation to Xu Wendong: ”Mister Xu, please step inside!”

Xu Wendong replied with a nonchalant ”Mm” and followed Lu Jian, entering the Wu Family’s abode with his head held high, and under Lu Jian’s lead, they arrived at the main hall of the Wu Family.

The Wu Family’s decoration was exceptionally luxurious; all the furniture inside was made of the finest huanghuali wood, exuding an antique charm.

Just after Old Master Wu ordered his eldest son to list out the Wu Family’s assets, Lu Jian’s voice came to his ears: ”Mister Xu, Old Qian and Old Hu have also arrived. They are now resting at a hotel. Would you like them to come over to wish you a happy New Year?”

Thud!

Old Master Wu collapsed on the ground once again, his face already devoid of blood, his mouth twitching uncontrollably.

He knew many grandmaster-level experts had appeared in Jingdu, but in his wildest dreams, he could never have imagined that Lu Jian would invite two other Great Grandmasters to greet Xu Wendong for the New Year...

It was like an absurd daughter opening the door to absurdity, absurdity right at home!

Meanwhile,

A massive question mark arose in his heart.

Who on earth was Xu Wendong?

Why did the three Great Grandmasters respect him so much?

And what was their purpose in gathering in Jingdu?

Old Master Wu had no answers in his heart.

But he had a premonition.

The Capital City was likely on the brink of a change!

”It doesn’t matter as we’ll be meeting tomorrow, one day won’t make much difference!” Xu Wendong said lightly.

Moments later,

Old Master Wu’s eldest son arrived with a list, detailing the Wu Family’s assets. Upon seeing it, Xu Wendong could not help but feel a sense of awe.

The Wu Family’s assets were very substantial, not only owning companies worth tens of billions but also owning hundreds of properties in Capital City, all either villas or entire buildings.

In addition to that, there were dozens of ancient courtyards, along with countless gold, silver, and jewels, as well as vehicles too numerous to count.

The list was very detailed, so much so that Xu Wendong couldn’t help feeling that the Wu Family was somewhat foolish because even if they had underreported some, he wouldn’t have been able to decipher their full heritage.

However, it also showed their attitude toward him, they dared not conceal anything.

”Besides this courtyard, also give me a villa within the second ring, and I’ll leave the remaining properties to you all, the rest should be converted to cash for me.”

Xu Wendong requested two properties, one intended for his residence and the other to be gifted to Wang Yun and her mother.

Just then, Xu Wendong’s phone rang.

Seeing the number displayed, he couldn’t help but furrow his brows: ”Why would Brother Fang be calling?”