Chapter 112: The Delicate, Ailing Beauty
"Don't any of you dare leave!"
The Ma Family's underlings immediately surrounded them. There were more than forty of them, double the number from yesterday!
Xiao Ye's expression turned ice-cold. He originally hadn't planned on doing anything to the Ma Family.
After all, this was a South City matter. Letting Chu Yan handle it would be enough; she knew her limits.
But these people were relentless, constantly causing trouble right in front of him. Not only was it a waste of time, but it was also souring his mood!
Xiao Ye didn't get in the car. Instead, he returned to where he had been standing and hauled the Ma Family member up from the ground.
The man's face was already covered in blood, but he was too panicked to feel the pain. He screamed in terror, struggling nonstop. "What are you doing!"
Xiao Ye threw the man into the car. "Go to the Ma Family estate!"
"If anyone dares to block the way, run them down!"
"Yes!"
Assistant Huo swept a cold gaze over the crowd. "Did you hear that? We're going to the Ma Family's estate. If you don't want anything to happen to your master, then get the hell out of our way!"
"We won't be responsible if we run you down!"
Hearing this, the underlings scrambled to make way.
The engine roared to life, and the car sped away.
The underlings exchanged glances, then hastily got into their own cars and followed.
'We can't let anything happen to the Young Master. Otherwise, every single one of us will face the consequences!'
The cars tore off into the distance.
Soon, they arrived at the Ma Family compound.
It was an old residence that had seen some years. Rumor had it that the Ma Family had once held government office, and this was their original mansion.
It had been passed down through generations, undergoing countless renovations until it became what it was today.
The moment Xiao Ye got out of the car, he saw Chu Yan.
She wasn't wearing a dress today, but a tracksuit. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail, making her look exceptionally refreshed and beautiful.
"I heard about what happened outside the auction house, so I rushed over ahead of you."
Chu Yan offered a smile that didn't reach her eyes, the disgust within them impossible to hide.
"The Ma Family... I was originally planning to deal with them in a few days. But since they're in such a hurry to die, there's no time like the present!"
"Today, the Ma Family will change hands!"
After she spoke, she waved her hand. The doors of two nearby vans slid open, and a group of people stepped out.
Every one of them was a top-tier fighter, and they were all trusted confidants cultivated by the Chu Family.
Chu Yan looked at Xiao Ye. Seeing no objection from him, she ordered coldly, "Kick the door down!"
BANG!
The loud noise startled those inside.
Members of the Ma Family rushed out. "What's going on?"
"Who dares to be so arrogant at the Ma Family estate? Are you courting death?!"
Chu Yan streamed in with her people.
The members of the Ma Family, who had been so aggressive just a moment ago, were instantly silenced.
One of her subordinates brought over a chair, but Chu Yan didn't sit. Instead, she looked at Xiao Ye.
'With him here, I don't have the right to sit.'
Xiao Ye didn't stand on ceremony. After sitting down, he crossed his legs and looked Patriarch Ma, who was standing at the very front, up and down.
'Sclera showing beneath his irises, a naturally vicious face, cruel, fleshy features, bulging veins, and an aura of slaughter. He was clearly a ruthless man.'
'More than one person has likely died by his hands!'
'Sometimes, even if you don't kill directly, an indirect death still binds you by cause and effect!'
The other members of the Ma Family didn't look much better. They were truly a family of bullies—the fish rots from the head down.
'In that case, there's no need to show any mercy!'
Xiao Ye's face was frigid. "A pack of uncivilized brutes."
"Beat them!"
Chu Yan understood. He wasn't even going to give them a chance.
She waved her hand. "Go! Beat every member of the Ma Family to the ground!"
"Yes!"
Patriarch Ma never expected Chu Yan would actually dare to make a move. This went completely against the code of conduct for prestigious families. "Stop!"
"Chu Yan, I know your Chu Family is powerful, but you can't go too far!"
"The Ma Family is not to be trifled with! If you're really going to make an enemy of us over some stinking Daoist, then the Ma Family will fight you to the bitter end!"
Chu Yan sneered, her eyes filled with contempt. "The bitter end? You really think too highly of yourself. What are you all standing around for? Do it!"
Her subordinates surged forward, their attacks vicious!
Although the Ma Family also had bodyguards, their numbers were severely lacking compared to the people Chu Yan had brought.
This was because the last time Xiao Ye had made a move, he had beaten the Ma Family's thugs so badly that they were still recovering from their injuries.
"Let me go! Your Chu Family is going too far!"
"AH! Not the face! Help!"
"Stop! All of you... ARGH!"
The men Chu Yan brought were all experts. In just ten short minutes, every member of the Ma Family had been beaten to the ground.
Even those who could still move didn't dare to get up, otherwise they would surely be met with another brutal beating!
Patriarch Ma's face was covered in blood, his nose was knocked askew, and he gasped in pain.
When he opened his mouth, two teeth fell out, and he spoke with a lisp, "Chu Family, this isn't over until one of us is dead!"
Chu Yan looked down on him. "Go inside the building. Bring out any other members of the Ma Family who haven't come out yet!"
"Yes!"
In just a short while, the rest of the Ma Family were brought out. Most of them were women and servants.
Chu Yan retreated to Xiao Ye's side. "What's next?"
Xiao Ye didn't speak, his gaze fixed intently on a woman.
She looked to be in her early twenties, her face a little pale. It was obvious at a glance that she was in poor health and incredibly frail.
But her eyes and brows were completely different—not only were they sharp and spirited, but they were also exceptionally bright.
Her smooth forehead was full and well-shaped, and her overall appearance was pleasing to the eye.
This was a woman with a strong will and considerable ability. Moreover, she had the features of a fortunate person.
However, her face was currently shrouded in a layer of gloom. It was clear that someone had used some underhanded methods against her in secret.
Following Xiao Ye's gaze, Chu Yan immediately spotted Ma Yuexin, and her heart skipped a beat.
'Could it be... Xiao Ye has taken a fancy to her?'
One had to admit, this type of tragically beautiful, sickly woman possessed a unique aesthetic that others lacked.
Chu Yan cleared her throat. "This is the Ma Family's Second Miss, Ma Xinyue. She's the one we spoke of before."
Xiao Ye understood. 'No wonder Master made a Dharma Artifact for her. He probably saw that this girl was blessed with great fortune and couldn't bear to see her die an early death from someone's scheme.'
'But without the token, it still gave the villain an opportunity to exploit.'
"Have her come over."
Chu Yan obediently complied. "Yes. Ma Xinyue, come here."
Ma Xinyue raised her head, somewhat confused.
But she was in no position to refuse. Like a slender willow swaying in the breeze, she walked toward Xiao Ye.
Every step she took was filled with a graceful sway.
"Eldest Miss Chu, although I don't know how the Ma Family has offended the Chu Family, I hope you can be merciful."
"Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding. The Ma Family is willing to apologize and compensate for any losses."
Her words were pleasant and inoffensive—a world of difference from the other members of the Ma Family.
Chu Yan didn't speak, only looked at Xiao Ye.
Ma Xinyue blinked and followed her gaze.
Her eyelids twitched. 'This man is sitting, while Chu Yan is standing... The hierarchy is perfectly clear.'
"Sir, may I ask who you are...?"
Xiao Ye smiled faintly. "Miss Ma, your luck has been swapped with someone else's."
Ma Xinyue was stunned, and then her expression changed drastically. "What do you mean by that?"
"You were born a very lucky person. While you might not get everything you wish for, you wouldn't be far off."
Xiao Ye said confidently, "But now, you're unlucky in everything you do. Am I wrong?"