The silence felt like a palpable presence.

Lin Tianlong’s words were like a barrage of rocks battering the earth, making it difficult for the West Creek Lin Clan to recover from the shock.  

Lin Xixi’s chest heaved up and down as he tried to suppress his anger. Then, he coldly stared at Lin Xun. “Do you want our West Creek Lin Clan to submit? That’s fine, but you have to pass me first! If you get my approval, then…this matter...I will not pursue it anymore!”

Lin Xun scrunched his brows and then quickly regained his calmness. “What I want is for you to acknowledge allegiance and not approval. You can refuse, but don’t blame me for washing this place tonight with blood.”

A bloodbath!

Everyone shuddered inwardly and their expressions changed dramatically. 

Lin Xixi’s face turned livid and his hair almost stood up in anger. His expression alternated for a good while before he could compose himself and say, “Allegiance? You are just a little guy! What qualifications do you have to make me acknowledge allegiance to you?”

His words were bold, confident and tinged with disdain. 

Based on seniority, he was Lin Xun’s second grandfather. It was the greatest insult for a junior to come to his door and threaten him. 

“Father!” Lin Tianlong anxiously dropped to his knees with a thud and kowtowed. “I beg you, for the sake of our West Creek Lin Clan, please stop!”

“You…” Lin Xixi was so...