Wuling City Square.
The sun hung high in the sky, fast approaching noon.
Chen Tai grew anxious. "Brother Wang Lin, why haven't the Wang family's men returned yet?"
With the Great Elders of the three major families guaranteeing his safety, he had initially been fearless. But as time passed and Ning Xuan still hadn't been captured, Chen Tai started to panic.
Wang Lin, however, remained confident of victory. "Don't worry, they'll be here soon."
Zhao Qian and Zhou Cheng suddenly realized what was happening.
Zhou Cheng said angrily, "You've got some nerve, Wang Lin. Are you planning to keep all the spoils for yourself?"
On the high platform, Chen Tai also instantly understood. The Wang family's capture of Ning Xuan was merely a pretense; their true target was the Chen family's assets, which had been moved to the Ning family's estate!
Instead of anger, however, he felt a wave of relief. Wealth can be earned again, but if I lose my life…
