Danzun War God

Chapter Thirty-Three: Revenge

Han Qi immediately said, "Father, there's no need to announce my return. We have some important matters to attend to this time, and I may have to leave again soon." After a pause, he added, "Second brother, please take better care of things at home in the future and don't let Father work too hard."

Han Chen nodded and said, "Don't worry, brother, I will."

Hearing that his son was leaving again, Han Yuanshan looked dejected. Only then did he notice the two people behind Han Qi and immediately said politely, "Isn't this Yuyao? You two actually came back together." He then turned his gaze to Chen Wei and said, "This young man looks very familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"

Chen Wei glanced at Han Qi and respectfully said to Han Yuanshan, "Uncle Han, my nephew is Nangong Yan's son, Nangong Weichen." He immediately bowed.

Han Yuanshan quickly helped Chen Wei up and said excitedly, "Heaven has eyes! The Nangong family has not been wiped out. But we must not let the Lu family know about this, lest they try to exterminate us."

Han Qi immediately said, "I am also dissatisfied with Father about this matter. The main reason I came back this time is to avenge the Nangong family and my mother."

Before Han Yuanshan could speak, Han Chen rushed over and said excitedly, "Big brother, do you know who killed our mother? How exactly did she die?"

Han Qi did not answer, but instead turned his gaze to Han Yuanshan. Over the years, Han Yuanshan had never mentioned their mother, nor had he remarried, raising the three brothers on his own.

At this point, Han Yuanshan's eyes dimmed, and his face was full of sorrow. It was clear that he still felt very resentful about his wife's death after all these years. He sighed and slowly said, "I owe Shanshan too much. If I had listened to her back then and taken her away, the tragedy would not have happened."

After saying that, he suddenly stared at Han Qi and said, "Qi'er, you said you want to take revenge, but with your current cultivation level, you can only fight Lu Hongyuan to a draw. Besides, the Lu family is now full of experts, and I'm afraid the few of you are far from enough."

Han Qi said, "Father, don't worry, I have my own plans. I won't act rashly if I don't have a chance of winning. Father, let's talk about my mother."

Han Yuanshan waved for everyone to sit down, then took a sip of water from his glass and said, "Alright, this matter has been on my mind for over a decade, and it's time to tell you. Your mother and I were childhood sweethearts, growing up together, just like Yuyao and you are now. We were already deeply in love, but then Lu Hongyuan came along and set his sights on your mother. However, the Lu family was powerful and wanted to use the Nangong family's strength to completely suppress other families, so he made a marriage agreement with Nangong Yehua, the head of the Nangong family."

He glanced at Chen Wei and said, "Back then, your father, Nangong Yan, strongly opposed your aunt's marriage to Lu Hongyuan, but in the end, he couldn't fight against the powerful. So we had your mother fake her death on the wedding day, which caused the two families to break off the engagement. We originally planned to take your mother away, but unexpectedly, our Han family head, your grandfather, went astray in his cultivation and became possessed by a demon. In a state of mental confusion, he killed himself. That's why I had no choice but to take over the position of family head, which also tied me down. Your mother understood this and has never left the house since, hiding in the Han family."

After saying this, he sighed again, paused, and continued, "No one could have imagined that Han Cheng would have a difficult childbirth. The midwife they hired in town recognized your mother as Nangong Shanshan from back then and leaked the news. That's why the Lu family was so enraged and used the competition for the fourth-grade alchemist to start a major conflict with the Nangong family, which ultimately brought about the annihilation of the Nangong clan." At this point, Han Yuanshan couldn't help but choke up in front of his juniors.

After calming down a bit, she continued, "The Nangong family was wiped out. Your mother refused to eat or drink and spent her days in tears. In the end, she passed away from excessive grief. Before she died, your mother asked me not to seek revenge on the Lu family, but to raise the three children to adulthood. That is why I didn't tell you about your mother."

As they were talking, Han Yuanshan came to Chen Wei and knelt down. Chen Wei quickly got up and helped Han Yuanshan up. Han Yuanshan choked up and said, "I, Han Yuanshan, also bear responsibility for the misfortune that has befallen the Nangong family. I have failed your Nangong family."

Chen Wei helped Han Yuanshan up and said, "Uncle, please don't say that. I never thought of blaming you. In my heart, the murderer is Lu Hongyuan. We are all victims. I must kill Lu Hongyuan to settle my hatred."

At this moment, Han Chen also stood up excitedly and said, "Count me in if you want to take revenge."

Han Qi patted Han Cheng on the shoulder and said firmly, "Alright, we must avenge this." Then he turned to Han Yuanshan and said, "Father, we must keep our return a secret. Let's take advantage of the Lu family's instability and give them a good beating. Once Lu Hongsheng arrives, we will make our move."

That night, they revealed their plan, discussed it further, and waited for the right moment.

Having been away from home for quite some time, Lin Yuyao couldn't wait to quietly return home. Her family had already learned that the Seven Star Palace on Lingtai Mountain had been wiped out, and they assumed that Lin Yuyao had also perished. They were naturally both surprised and delighted to see her return.

A few days later, Lu Hongsheng arrived in Muyun City with several Xuan Tian Sect disciples at the Condensation Realm. Lu Hongyuan and Lu Yong personally welcomed Lu Hongsheng into the mansion. Apart from Lu Hongyuan, Lu Yong, and a few other experts, the rest of the Lu family did not know about the plan to destroy the Han family. They only thought that the Lu family had received distinguished guests, which was also clearly requested in the secret letter that Lu Hongsheng had sent out earlier.

Lu Hongyuan welcomed everyone into the living room, then pulled Lu Hongsheng into a secret room and asked, "Brother, when do we make our move? As you requested, I have already gathered several experts outside the city, and we are just waiting for your order." As he spoke, he exuded boundless killing intent.

Lu Hongsheng smiled faintly and said, "Second brother, destroying the Han family is a piece of cake. There's no need to rush. Let's wait a few more days. The main reason I came here this time is to help you improve your cultivation. I happen to have a Breakthrough Pill here." As he spoke, he took out two pills from his pocket.

Upon hearing this, Lu Hongyuan's eyes lit up, and he said, "Big brother, is what you're saying true? I've been stuck at the seventh level of the Tribulation Manifestation Realm for a long time and haven't been able to break through. It's so great that you're willing to help me."

That night, Han Qi and Chen Wei appeared above the Lu family's residence. They had arrived after receiving a signal from Lu Hongsheng. They saw a massive vortex of profound energy above Lu Hongyuan's secret chamber, clearly indicating that Lu Hongyuan was circulating his energy. Profound energy continuously poured into the chamber. Han Qi then took out a large medicine bottle from his robes, poured out several pills, and handed them to Chen Wei. Chen Wei flicked his finger, and the pills instantly turned to powder. He then tossed the powder into the vortex of profound energy. A satisfied smile appeared on both of their faces.

Han Qi said calmly, "Brother Wei, by using this method you've essentially killed him with your own hands, which is a good thing for him."

Chen Wei nodded and slowly said, "I have been waiting for this day for more than ten years. Now my ancestors in the Nangong family can rest in peace."