Chapter 2545: Raid!

Tang Yu and his father both changed color drastically. They hadn't expected things to have escalated to such a degree.

Clearly, someone was leading the narrative!

But at this moment, they were unable to defend themselves.

Xie Hua sneered, “The people have spoken. Am I falsely accusing you? If you want to slap my face, fine. Have that so-called Ascender come out and refine a Heavenly Pill in public. If he does, I, Xie Hua, will apologize to the Tang family in front of everyone!”

Tang Yu's expression was grim, because asking Ye Yuan to come out now was impossible.

A month ago, Ye Yuan had directly announced a death-seclusion.

Disturbing Ye Yuan's seclusion now, if it ruined his important matters, Ye Yuan would really kill someone!

“What? Can't call him out, or… he simply can't refine pills?” Seeing the father and son hesitate, Xie Hua sneered again.

“Sir, Ye Yuan is in death-seclusion! How about this: once he emerges, I will definitely give you an explanation!” Tang Yu had no choice but to say.

“Heh, what a coincidence! The moment I arrive, he goes into death-seclusion! Seems like he's been in seclusion ever since this news came out, hasn't he?” Xie Hua said with a half-smile.

“This…” Tang Yu was left speechless.

Ye Yuan's refusal to appear was also a great frustration to him.

No wonder everyone misunderstood; anyone would in such a situation.

“Enough, no more nonsense! Since that Ascender won't come out, raid the house!”

Xie Hua gave the order, and the guards, like wolves and tigers, charged straight in.

Tang Jinhua's face changed drastically, and he said in shock and anger, “Sir Xie Hua, how can you do this? Our Tang family is…”

Before he could finish, Tang Yu pulled him back.

Tang Yu knew his father, in his urgency, was about to invoke the Second Prince.

But who was behind Xie Hua?

It was National Preceptor Lin Lan!

A mere Second Prince could hardly intimidate Xie Hua.

It would only invite ridicule!

Xie Hua looked at Tang Yu and smiled, “Tang Yu, though you've lost an arm, you've grown smarter! So, do you plan to surrender without a fight?”

Tang Yu said darkly, “Xie Hua, you will regret this!”

Xie Hua laughed heartily, “In this Donglin Kingdom, aside from my master and His Majesty, the one who can make me regret hasn't been born yet! Men, tie him up!”

Two burly men rushed out from beside Xie Hua, kicked Tang Yu in the abdomen, sending him to his knees.

Tang Yu's face twisted in pain, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

But the burly men gave him no chance to catch his breath, binding him tightly.

After tying up the Tang father and son, Xie Hua strode boldly into the Tang residence.

After inquiring, Xie Hua quickly found Ye Yuan's seclusion site.

“Heh, well-chosen spot. But can pretending to be in seclusion here refine a Heavenly Pill? What a joke! Trash is always trash! How could an Ascender possibly refine a Heavenly Pill? Men, break down the door!” Xie Hua said contemptuously, looking at the closed door.

Two guards at the Upper Minor Celestial Realm charged forward, ready to break in.

Just then, the door blazed with light, and countless sword beams turned into a rain of swords, attacking the two guards.

Boom, boom, boom…

The two guards, caught off guard, were blasted back.

Xie Hua's expression changed, revealing shock.

He had heard that this Ascender was only at the Middle Minor Celestial Realm; how could the array he set up be so powerful?

Xie Hua whirled around, glaring at the bound Tang father and son, and roared, “You knew there were restrictions here?”

A cold smirk flickered across Tang Yu's face.

Of course he knew!

But he wasn't going to say it!

Slap!

Xie Hua backhanded Tang Yu across the face, sending him flying.

The slap was so heavy that half of Tang Yu's face swelled up.

Xie Hua sneered, "It seems you father and son won't shed tears until you see the coffin! Men, give them a good beating!"

At his command, several guards rushed forward and began punching and kicking them.

These guards were all formidable, each blow landing solidly, and the Tang father and son were soon battered and bruised.

Seeing this, Xie Hua felt a little better.

He snorted, "A mere restriction like this, and you think it can stop me, Xie? How utterly overconfident!"

He walked slowly toward the gate, his aura growing stronger with each step.

Xie Hua was a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Lesser Extreme Heaven, so his strength was naturally considerable.

He didn't believe this shoddy restriction could stop him!

"Stop!" Just as he was about to make his move, a cold shout suddenly rang out.

Xie Hua turned to look and smiled, "So it's the Second Prince and Master Yun. Greetings, Xie."

His attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, showing little regard for the two.

As for the Second Prince, let alone Lu Yun, he could ignore him too.

Although Lu Yun and Lin Lan were both powerful at the Great Extreme Heaven level, their statuses were vastly different.

After all, Lin Lan was a Heavenly Alchemist, held in the highest esteem, and was even honored as the National Preceptor by the emperor.

The Second Prince glared at Xie Hua and said, "Xie Hua, what is the meaning of this? You bring men to raid the Tang residence and even lay hands on Ye Yuan—are you trying to slap my face?"

Xie Hua gave a fake smile and said, "Your Highness, you are mistaken. I am in charge of the alchemy affairs of the Eastern Border Kingdom. Is the Tang family not under my jurisdiction? They spread rumors and disrupted the court—shouldn't they be raided?"

The Second Prince sneered, "Xie Hua, I have never offended you! I suspect my elder brother's shadow looms behind this, doesn't it? Raiding the Tang family—heh, this is a show for my benefit!"

Xie Hua said calmly, "Your Highness overthink things. Do you think the Eldest Prince can influence the Master's decisions?"

Hearing this, the Second Prince's expression changed.

With this remark, Xie Hua had effectively blocked all avenues of retreat.

In the Eastern Border Kingdom, only one person could influence Lin Lan's decisions—the emperor himself!

"Xie Hua, how about doing me a favor?" At this moment, Lu Yun, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

Xie Hua's expression shifted. He could disregard the Second Prince's face, but Lu Yun was a Great Extreme Heaven powerhouse, second only to his master in the Eastern Border Kingdom.

His influence was immense!

After a moment of silence, Xie Hua said, "Master Yun, you hold a lofty position. You could have stayed out of this. Must you meddle in the struggle for the crown?"

Lu Yun smiled faintly, "Isn't Lin Lan also meddling?"

Xie Hua frowned slightly, "This matter, Xie, is about the issue, not the person! Master Yun's words are somewhat biased!"

Lu Yun said calmly, "In that case, I, Lu, will take charge of Ye Yuan and the Tang family's affairs. What will you do about it?"

Xie Hua's face changed, and he immediately felt immense pressure.

A Great Extreme Heaven cultivator was a force that could suppress an entire region in the Eastern Border Kingdom.

Before coming, he hadn't expected Lu Yun to intervene.

"Hehe, Brother Lu, you are highly esteemed. Why bother meddling in the affairs of the younger generation? How about doing me a favor and withdrawing?"

Just as Xie Hua was caught in a dilemma, another voice rang out!