<h4>Chapter 1616: Chapter 1609: Nightfall</h4>


    As deep autumn arrives, nightfalles earlier and earlier; by just after seven in the evening, darkness has quietly descended, and the streetlights on both sides have lit up.


    Under the glow of streetlights and neon lights, the street is bustling with traffic, surging with people. White-cor workers, having left behind the fatigue of the day, step onto the streets in search of their nightlife. Numerous couples stroll hand in hand along the street, and at this moment, the entire Beijing seems to have trulye to life.


    Beijing, Han Family study.


    Old Sir Han and Han Yuntao, father of Han Zifeng, sit in the study. The room is smoke-filled, and cigarette butts are scattered on the floor, indicating that they’ve been there for some time.


    "Yuntao, how is Beijing now?" Old Sir Han takes a deep breath and slowly speaks.


    "Calm, without any waves stirred. The Holy Daughter of the Holy See continues to perform mass at Maria Catholic Church as always. The American Superhero Team and the hidden presence from Holy Mountain remain elusive, their whereabouts unknown. Meanwhile, after dining with Sima Lingyun today, Lu Tianxing took a few of his brothers to a hotel under our Han Family and hasn’t left since."


    Han Yuntao speaks quickly, then pauses before continuing: "Dad, what do you think Lu Tianxing hase to Beijing for this time? Knowing the danger, yet still charging in—does he really think he has the power to overturn the situation?"


    "Because he muste."


    Old Sir Han looks at Han Yuntao and says slowly, "If he doesn’te to Beijing, and Avril dies here, the me will surely be ced on him. He’d then be a target for all Huaxia Martial Artists, and not just he, but the Lu Family too, would be targets for the Church and Huaxia Martial Artists’ anger. Thus, only by entering Beijing can he hope for a chance of survival."


    Upon hearing Old Sir Han’s words, Han Yuntao wrinkles his brows and says, "Dad, I understand that Avril can’t die in Beijing, but isn’t the Yanhuang Group protecting her? Could she possibly still encounter trouble?"


    "Yanhuang Group?"


    Old Sir Han’s face shows a hint of mockery: "Do you really think the Yanhuang Group is the same as when Nie Kuangren established it decades ago? The current Yanhuang Group ispletely decayed; if Sima Lingyun lets Yanhuang Group members protect Avril, she’d only die faster."


    "Dad, didn’t the Yanhuang Group undergo rectification recently? Is there anyone audacious enough tomit crimes against the wind?" Han Yuntao asks puzzled.


    "Hmph,mitting crimes against the wind—for absolute benefit, rebellion ismonce. Killing a person is nothing."


    A sneer shes across Old Sir Han’s face: "These aristocratic families think cing their strong members into Yanhuang Group allows them to control it. Do they really think those above are fools? Do they underestimate Sima Lingyun and Ji Xingyun? Attempting to control the Yanhuang Group is recklessly bold."


    "Dad, are you suggesting that Sima Lingyun will take action against the various aristocratic family members within the Yanhuang Group? How is that possible? During the Jiangnan incident, while Sima Lingyun caught the Yang Family’s fault and used an iron hand to expel all Yang Family members from Yanhuang Group, at least the foundation remained. If he expelled members from other families too, wouldn’t Yanhuang Group fall apart, rendering it a mere paper tiger, incapable of action?"


    Han Yuntao is full of doubts; although the Han Family has no members in the Yanhuang Group, he knows its nature well. Currently, various aristocratic families attempt to control Yanhuang Group; if Sima Lingyun were to expel all family members, Yanhuang Group might copse, bing useless once again, a mere shell in times of need.


    "Copse? That won’t happen. Watch and see—their attempts to control Yanhuang Group will ultimately fail miserably."


    Old Sir Han’s face disys deeper mockery as he speaks slowly: "Yuntao, our Han Family won’t interfere in Beijing’s matters this time. However, dispatch our Hidden Guardian to monitor every move in Beijing. Besides, prepare the Hidden Guards for action; if the Church and the American Superhero Team make a move, our Hidden Guards will immediately engage to eliminate any invaders."


    "Dad, didn’t you just say we wouldn’t interfere in Beijing’s affairs?" Han Yuntao says with furrowed brows.


    "I said we won’t interfere with Beijing’s internal matters. If Beijing aristocratic families act against Lu Tianxing, we can certainly ignore it. But as Huaxia martial artists, we cannot let a group of foreignersmit murder under our noses. Since Yanhuang Group is powerless, our Han Family must take action; after all, we are military men. We cannot ignore it."


    As his voice falls, Old Sir Han stands abruptly from the chair, a strong iron-willed aura emanating from him with an intense killing intent. Since Yanhuang Group is impotent in this matter, the Han Family will handle it. On Huaxia Land, foreigners will not have free rein.


    In this dark night, countless eyes are fixed on Beijing, watching every move of Lu Tianxing.


    In the hotel under Han Family.


    Lu Tianxing stands on the balcony, hands behind him, looking down upon the scene below. The pitch-ck night does not impede his sight as he gazes at the traffic and ant-sized pedestrians below.


    Lu Tianxing’s expression did not show any fluctuations, as if sculpted from stone, with no trace of emotion, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.


    At this moment, a melodious phone ringtone came from Lu Tianxing’s pocket.


    Lu Tianxing paused slightly, then took the phone from his pocket. Upon seeing the caller ID, he answered without hesitation.


    "Sima Lingyun, calling me at such ate hour, what’s the matter?"


    "Judge, has Lu Haoyuee to Beijing?" Sima Lingyun’s voice was full of seriousness.


    "What did you say, my cousin came to Beijing?"


    Upon hearing Sima Lingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing’s heart skipped a beat, and his expression became somewhat grim. It could be said that Lu Haoyue’s arrival in Beijing was a result he was unwilling to see.


    Lu Haoyue is the Family Head of the Lu Family and the only third generation aside from him. Once Lu Haoyue appears in Beijing, families like the Yang Family will definitely not allow Lu Haoyue to leave Beijing alive.


    After all, Lu Haoyue is rumored to be one of the two prodigious geniuses of the Lu Family. To destroy the Lu Family, the prodigious geniuses must be in first. Lu Haoyue staying in Jiangnan can remain safe and sound, but if he appears in Beijing, he is undoubtedly doomed; no one wishes him to return to Jiangnan alive to be the next Lu Tiankuang.


    Taking a deep breath, Lu Tianxing said solemnly, "Sima Lingyun, do you know where he is now?"


    "I don’t know."


    Sima Lingyun shook his head and said, "They haven’t arrived in Beijing yet, but they’ll be there by eight o’clock at thetest."


    Upon hearing Sima Lingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing fell silent for a moment and spoke heavily, "Sima Lingyun, if hees to Beijing, I hope you tell me his whereabouts. I must meet him once and make him leave Beijing; the affairs of Beijing are not something he can meddle in."


    "Make Lu Haoyue leave Beijing."


    Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Sima Lingyun responded with a bitter smile, "Judge, do you truly not know why Lu Haoyue is appearing in Beijing? Do you think he will leave Beijing?"


    Lu Tianxing was momentarily speechless; Lu Haoyue’s presence in Beijing is likely to help him, and certainly, the Old Master approved as well. To make Lu Haoyue leave now, he definitely wouldn’t leave, which Lu Tianxing firmly believed in. However, even knowing it might be impossible, he wanted to try.


    "Moreover, Judge, haven’t you noticed that the entire Beijing is already turbulent? If you dare leave the Han Family Hotel to find Lu Haoyue, you might be attacked. Even if they can’t kill you, as long as they wound you, with Avril’s intelligence, she will assess your power, and the next time they strike, it could be your death day." Sima Lingyun said gravely.


    "Death day? There are many people in this world who want to kill me, Lu Tianxing, but definitely not them."


    Lu Tianxing said coldly, "This time, I also want to see what ability they have to target me. I don’t mind making them vanish into thin air."


    In the midst of speaking, a bloodthirsty killing intent erupted from Lu Tianxing, making him resemble a Demon God, emitting a chilling aura that permeated the air.


    At the Ancient and Modern Antiques Store, Sima Lingyun listened to Lu Tianxing’s bloodthirsty voice, a bitter smile unconsciously shed across his face. Just when he was about to say something, he heard a busy signal from the phone, and the bitterness on his face grew stronger.


    He now realized that maybe the Lu Family isn’t strong in other skills, but they’re definitely first-rate at causing trouble. It’s as if they itch if they don’t cause trouble for a day.


    Throughout over twenty years of major events in China, almost all have inseparable links to the Lu Family.


    Over twenty years ago, Lu Tianzhan stormed through Beijing, making the local yboys cry to their mothers and fathers. In the end, Lu Tianzhan died, and then Old Master Lu appeared causing trouble, charging into Beijing with a knife, nearly drowning it in blood. Only after getting injured, did he have to retreat to Jiangnan,ying low, seemingly ending the matter there.