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"Alright, I'll hand over the Eagle Claw Kung Fu manual!"

Under Wang Jing's oppressive gaze and constant coercion, Liu Yan bit her lower lip until it bled slightly before slowly turning around and walking heavily into the inner room.

A short while later, Liu Yan emerged, carrying the Eagle Claw Kung Fu manual, a treasured heirloom guarded by the Jin family for generations. The manual's cover, made of worn leather, had faded gold patterns, yet still exuded an ancient and mysterious aura. The moment Wang Jing saw the manual, a gleam of wild joy flashed in his eyes, a greedy and burning light like a hungry wolf eyeing its prey. He impatiently reached out, snatched the manual, and with trembling hands, quickly flipped through the text and illustrations. A smug smile involuntarily crept onto his lips, his greedy expression suggesting he could already envision himself dominating the martial arts world and ascending to the pinnacle of power with this manual. Everything around him seemed to fade away; his eyes were fixed solely on this manual.

However, just moments later, the feigned kindness on Wang Jing's face vanished without a trace, like wisps of cloud swept away by the wind, replaced by a狰狞 and wicked expression. He abruptly closed the manual, carefully tucking it into his robes as if it were the most important thing in his life.

"Hmph, you foolish couple, do you really think I'll let you off?" Wang Jing let out a burst of wild laughter, his voice filled with mockery and smugness, echoing jarringly through the high walls of the Jin mansion, sending chills down one's spine. With that, he flashed forward, like a ghost, lunging at Liu Yan. His speed was incredible, creating a gust of wind that sent Liu Yan's hair flying wildly.

Liu Yan's eyes widened in terror, filled with fear and despair. She instinctively tried to back away, but her legs seemed nailed to the ground, unable to move an inch. Wang Jing was instantly in front of her, grabbing her slender wrist with such force it seemed he wanted to crush it. Liu Yan cried out in pain, but Wang Jing showed no mercy. He violently flung her to the ground. Liu Yan's body slammed heavily against the cold, hard stone slab, a sharp pain shooting through her back, causing her to groan. But at that moment, fear and anger consumed her completely; the physical pain seemed insignificant.

"No! You monster, you promised me!" Liu Yan cried out in despair, waving her hands frantically, trying to stop Wang Jing's evil deeds. Her voice was filled with helplessness and pleading, sounding particularly desolate in the silent courtyard. However, her resistance was futile in Wang Jing's eyes. He ignored her pleas, his face twisted with pleasure, cruelly pinning her down and wantonly defiling her.

Jin Lang witnessed everything, his eyes widening instantly, his eye sockets bulging as if blood would seep out. He struggled frantically, his body twisting violently, trying to break free of the ropes to protect his wife. The ropes dug deep into his flesh, blood slowly trickling down them, but he felt no pain, only roaring furiously, "Wang Jing, you beast! I'll haunt you even as a ghost!" His voice was hoarse with rage and despair, each word squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with endless hatred, as if only tearing Wang Jing to pieces could quell his hatred.

After succeeding, Wang Jing slowly stood up, straightened his clothes, and wore a twisted sense of satisfaction on his face. He glanced coldly at Jin Lang, as if admiring his masterpiece, his eyes filled with provocation and disdain. Then, his eyes sharpened, and he turned and walked towards the servants of the Jin residence.

The servants of the Jin household were already trembling with fear, some even collapsing to the ground, incontinent. But some loyal ones remained. Though filled with terror, they mustered their courage to take up arms to protect their master. Despite their trembling hands, they stood firm, attempting to resist Wang Jing's tyranny. However, Wang Jing's martial arts were now formidable; they were no match for him. He moved his hands, unleashing his full power of the Serpent Poison Technique. A layer of eerie green light emanated from his body, within which snake shadows flickered, transforming into tangible blades at his will, attacking the servants.

Instantly, screams of agony filled the Jin mansion, blood and flesh flying everywhere. Servants fell one after another; some were pierced directly by the serpentine blades, blood gushing out like fountains; others were corroded by the deadly poison, their bodies turning bluish-purple in an instant, writhing and convulsing in agony on the ground. Blood quickly stained the ground, forming horrifying rivers of blood that flowed through the cracks in the stone slabs, emitting a strong, pungent stench of blood. Wang Jing, however, was blinded by rage, continuing his slaughter without mercy, like a demon from hell, immersed in a bloody revelry. Every strike carried deadly power, every attack accompanied by a scream. The Jin mansion had become a living hell, permeated with the atmosphere of death and despair.

In no time, the Jin residence fell into a deathly silence. The once bustling and vibrant mansion was now eerily silent, littered with severed limbs and cold corpses. Wang Jing looked around at the mess and the corpses scattered everywhere, a triumphant and arrogant smile spreading across his face. It was as if he were announcing his victory and invincibility to the entire martial world, as if he had become the master of this world.

When Bai Pingping and Xia Mu arrived at the Jin family mansion, they were met with a scene of carnage and devastation. Stepping into the inner courtyard, the horrific sight was even more heart-wrenching.

Jin Lang was tightly bound to a pillar with ropes, his head hanging low, his life hanging in the balance; Liu Yan sat slumped to the side, her clothes disheveled, her eyes empty and lifeless, as if her soul had been ripped away. Bai Pingping rushed forward, untied Jin Lang's ropes, checked his pulse, and said with a worried expression, "His breathing is weak, his condition is critical, we must save him immediately!"

Xia Mu approached Liu Yan and asked softly, "Madam, what exactly happened? Who did it?" Liu Yan slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with pain and despair. Her lips trembled as she struggled to recount the horrific ordeal. Every word seemed to be uttered with blood, moving all who heard it.

However, before Bai Pingping and Xia Mu could make a move, a resolute glint flashed in Liu Yan's eyes. She slowly stood up, her tears dried, staring blankly into the distance, murmuring, "Husband, I'll go first..." With that, she rushed towards a stone pillar to the side.

"Madam, no!" Xia Mu cried out, trying to stop her, but it was too late. Liu Yan's body slammed heavily against the stone pillar, blood splattering everywhere, and she slowly collapsed, her life ending.

Jin Lang slowly woke up and witnessed his beloved wife's tragic state. His eyes widened instantly, and he let out a heart-wrenching cry: "Yan'er—" He struggled to crawl towards Liu Yan, tightly embracing her gradually cooling body. Tears welled up in his eyes and dripped onto Liu Yan's pale face.

"Yan'er, how could you be so heartless as to abandon me alone..." Jin Lang was heartbroken, his voice hoarse and broken. He gently stroked Liu Yan's hair, his eyes filled with longing and reluctance, then slowly put Liu Yan down, picked up a shard of broken porcelain from the ground, and resolutely plunged it into his own chest.

"Wang Jing, my husband and I will haunt you even as ghosts..." Jin Lang used his last bit of strength to shout this curse full of hatred, then slowly collapsed, nestled beside Liu Yan, and breathed his last.

Bai Pingping and Xia Mu stood there, stunned, their eyes filled with grief and shock.

"Xia Mu, it seems that Wang Jing's target is the martial arts manuals of the four major families. We need to quickly notify the Yun family and the Gong family to take precautions in advance to prevent Wang Jing from launching a sneak attack," Bai Pingping said to Xia Mu beside her.

"There's no time to lose, let's split up quickly. You go to the Yun residence to inform the Yun family head, and I'll go to the Gong family to inform my maternal grandfather," Bai Pingping added.