He Ate a Divine Dragon

Du Shaolong wanted to kill those two idiots, Du Shaojie and Du Shaokun. He had already knelt and submitted, yet these two morons were still shouting.

The beggar before them was very likely the exalted disciple of the Alliance Hierarch, the man the world respectfully called the Dragon Lord. His status was so esteemed that, forget killing them, even if he wiped out the entire Martial Alliance with a single hand, the Alliance Hierarch himself would likely have no objections. Besides, even if he wasn't the Dragon Lord, the Alliance Leader's Command in his hand alone was enough for him to do as he pleased in this world.

Unconvinced, Du Shaojie tried to speak up after hearing Du Shaolong's words. But Du Shaolong, terrified that one more word from him would bring annihilation upon the entire Du Family, acted before he could get a sound out. He delivered a heavy slap that sent Du Shaojie sprawling to the ground, nearly knocking him unconscious. Seeing this, Du Shaokun, who had also been about to speak, quickly snapped his mouth shut.

"Kneel!" Du Shaolong ordered, his voice grave.

His voice wasn't particularly loud, but it boomed like thunder in the ears of every Du Family member, leaving them all stunned. The members of the Du Family stared at Du Shaolong in shock. No one dared to speak, but no one knelt either.

Du Junwei was deeply aggrieved. He looked at his son, his eyes filled with indignation. Du Junwei knew his son wouldn't kneel to this filthy beggar without a very good reason. He realized the man's background must be extraordinary. Still, the thought of him, the proud head of the Du Family, kneeling to a beggar was something he could not stomach.

Du Shaolong saw the unwillingness in his father's aggrieved expression.

"Father," Du Shaolong said, his tone heavy. Those two simple words carried a world of meaning.

Du Junwei took a deep breath and then fell stiffly to his knees.

BOOM!

Everyone in the Du Family was shell-shocked by the sight. Du Junwei kneeling was even more stunning than Du Shaolong having done so. And so, amidst their astonishment and under immense pressure, one person after another followed suit. In a short while, every member of the Du Family was kneeling.

Lin Xiao looked at the sea of kneeling figures before him and sneered disdainfully. He walked up to Du Junwei and looked down on him.

"Weren't you going to settle accounts with me?" Lin Xiao asked coldly. "Why are you kneeling now?"

Stung by the words, Du Junwei's feeling of grievance intensified, mixed with a burning sense of shame and anger. He lowered his head in humiliation.

Lin Xiao asked coldly, "Du Junwei, are you familiar with Myth Corporation?"

Du Junwei nodded. Of course, he knew of it. He also knew that Myth Corporation was masterminded by the King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong. It had already used ruthless methods to crush several major families and forcibly absorb their assets.

"Good that you know," Lin Xiao said indifferently. "From now on, seventy percent of the Du Family's assets will be incorporated into Myth Corporation as well."

BOOM!

The entire Du Family was shocked, completely dumbfounded.

Du Junwei shot his head up to look at Lin Xiao. "What did you say?"

"What, are you deaf?" Lin Xiao asked with a cold smile.

Suddenly, Du Shaojie roared, "By what right?"

Lin Xiao shot him a look as if he were an idiot, then turned his gaze to Du Shaolong. "Du Shaolong, you tell this moron on what grounds."

Du Shaolong took a deep breath. He spoke slowly, "That token from earlier was the Martial Alliance Leader's Command!"

BOOM!

Du Shaolong's words struck the Du Family so hard that they were rendered completely speechless. The expansive villa courtyard fell so silent you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared at Lin Xiao as if he were a monster.

Du Junwei, who had been feeling aggrieved and humiliated just moments before, was suddenly gripped by a fear he had never known. He knew perfectly well what the Martial Alliance Leader's Command signified. He also knew his son would absolutely never deceive him. This means the beggar's identity and background are far more terrifying than I ever imagined.

Just then, Du Shaolong continued, "Furthermore, it is said that our Alliance Hierarch has only ever given the command to one person: his disciple. His one and only disciple."

What? This person is the disciple of the Martial Alliance Leader?

The Alliance Leader's Command was terrifying enough. Now, they learned of an identity that was even more frightening than the command itself. The Du Family members who had previously looked down on Lin Xiao now regarded him with eyes full of fear and reverence.

Du Junwei, in particular, declared loudly, "The Du Family is willing to merge seventy percent of our assets into Myth Corporation!"

Lin Xiao smiled. "Du Junwei, do you know why I'm telling you to merge the Du Family's assets into Myth Corporation?"

"I... I do not know," Du Junwei stammered.

"Because Myth Corporation is mine. Xiao Shixiong is merely working for me."

What? The King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong, is this beggar's subordinate?

Du Junwei's brain couldn't keep up. He had thought the man was just a beggar, never imagining his background was so heaven-defyingly powerful. And the most laughable part? He had actually wanted to settle accounts with him.

"Does anyone in the Du Family object to my decision?" Lin Xiao asked again.

Du Shaolong was the first to shake his head. He certainly had no objections. His entire family, including his father Du Junwei, might not grasp what the Martial Alliance truly represented, but Du Shaolong knew all too well.

Du Junwei also shook his head. He had no objections either. The man isn't just the Martial Alliance Leader's disciple; he also holds the Alliance Leader's Command, and even Xiao Shixiong is his subordinate. What grounds do I have to be dissatisfied?

Seeing that Du Junwei had made his stance clear, the rest of the Du Family quickly voiced their agreement.

Lin Xiao nodded in satisfaction. "Since you all agree, Du Junwei, you will go find Xiao Shixiong this afternoon to discuss the asset transfer. As for you, Du Shaolong, you are now a member of the Martial Alliance. I suggest you return to the Martial Alliance and focus on your cultivation. Do not meddle in the Du Family's affairs from now on. Do you hear me?"

"Yes, sir!" Du Shaolong said promptly.

"Very well. All of you, behave yourselves."

With that, Lin Xiao turned and walked away. Now that the matter was settled, there was no reason for him to stay.

Du Shaolong was the quickest to react. He called out loudly, "We bid you farewell, Mr. Lin!"

The other Du Family members heard him and quickly followed suit.

Only after Lin Xiao had completely vanished did Du Shaolong finally get to his feet. He quickly helped Du Junwei up. "Father, don't feel wronged. The truth is, if he wanted to destroy our Du Family, it would only take a single word."

"I... I know," Du Junwei said quickly.

"Also, from this day forward, we must build a good relationship with him. His identity and background are far greater than we currently know. He might just be the one from the legends!"

"Which one?" Du Junwei asked, curious.

Du Shaolong lowered his voice. "The Dragon Lord!"

BOOM!

A tremor ran through Du Junwei's entire body. "I... I understand. I will definitely foster a good relationship with him. I'd even be willing to be his lackey!"

Du Shaolong nodded emphatically.