After using cheats, I became the strongest Beast Tamer

In the main hall of the Lin Family, the clan's upper echelons were all gathered, and the atmosphere was oppressive and solemn.
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"What did the Wang Family say?"

"The Wang Family suggested we should expand the situation as much as possible, use public opinion pressure to suppress that young man, and even proposed coercing him by controlling his parents," another person answered.

"What kind of rotten idea is that? They're just using us as a pawn! That young man's parents live in a high-security protection area in Longdu. How could we possibly make a move against them? Doing so would only ruin our Lin Family's reputation and might even provoke severe government crackdowns," someone objected.

Everyone was silent; the Great Xia government's protection of key family members was notoriously strict. It was a red line; any rash action could have disastrous consequences.

"Who was it that encouraged us to make a move in the first place? Fourth brother, it was you who instigated Chen'er, right?" a man suddenly demanded from within the hall.

"Lin Xuanyu, what are you talking about?" Lin Xuandian slammed the table hard, "Could I make such a decision on my own in the family? Without your tacit consent, could I have convinced Big Brother and Chen'er? Now that things have gone south, you turn the blame on me?"

"Enough with the squabbling! What kind of example are we setting? Now not only is Chen'er in a tight spot, but our big brother has also been thrown into prison. Third brother, you have a good relationship with the Jin Ye Guard, do they have any news?"

Lin Xuanlei pondered for a moment and then said, "I've consulted a friend from the Jin Ye Guard, and they say that Xinhuo and Jin Ye Guard are two independent departments. While they can help us communicate, interdepartmental intervention is quite difficult."

"What does that kid say?"

"We can't get in touch with him," Lin Xuanlei shook his head and sighed.

The Lin Family patriarch spoke gravely from the seat of honor, "It seems like that kid has no intention of settling the issue. Is he planning to make an example out of our Lin Family?"

Everyone was silent, and the atmosphere became even more delicate.

The Lin Family patriarch slowly stood up and warned, "This matter is of great significance, concerning the very survival of our clan. We thrive together and fall together. I had intended to reason with him, but since he will not listen, we need not be polite.

However, this matter is not just for the Lin Family to deal with. The other families can't expect to stay out of it either. If they want us to be the ones to take the lead, they will have to pay a price!" Having said that, he suddenly snapped an armrest off with a blow.

Just then, there was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door.

"It's bad! My lord, a group of people has blocked our family's gates, claiming to be from Xinhuo," the Lin mansion steward reported in a panic.

A flicker of surprise crossed the Lin Family patriarch's eyes; he hadn't made a move yet, and his opponents had already taken the initiative to come knocking?

"Who's leading them?" he asked in a deep voice.

"It's that young man named Chen Xing," the steward answered, being the old steward of the Lin family, he was privy to some matters.

"Third brother, take the juniors of our clan and leave through the secret passage first. Fourth brother, go and contact the other families, saying that Chen Xing is planning to eradicate all our families. The rest of you, follow me to meet this young man," the Lin Family patriarch ordered as he waved his hand.

The summoning glow dissipated, and the deep growling echoed in the ears of everyone in the hall. A muscular beast emerged on cue, its body an inky green. It appeared to be a wolf, but it had wings on its ribs, a dragon-like head, and a long serpentine tail — the Ink Jade Dragon Wolf, the Beast Taming creature that had helped the Lin Family patriarch make a name for himself and forge his legacy.

"Old buddy, accompany me to meet this junior," the Lin Family patriarch said softly, patting the hard head of the Ink Jade Dragon Wolf.

The ancient eyes of the Ink Jade Dragon Wolf narrowed slightly, as if responding to its master's affection, then rubbed its head against the Lin Family patriarch,

Following the patriarch's lead, the other high-ranking members of the Lin Family also began summoning their own Beast Taming creatures.

For a time, animal roars filled the Lin mansion.

...

"The Lin Family is definitely prepared," Zhao Guangming whispered from behind Chen Xing.

"We want them to be prepared," Chen Xing said, his eyelids drooping and his hands clasped behind his back, as he gazed at the vast estate in front of him.

This small plain and the mountains behind it all belonged to the Lin Family estate, which featured an assortment of buildings densely packed together.

A large group of people was quickly moving toward them.

"What do we say when the time comes?" Zhao Guangming asked.

"You take the others and hang back, just deal with the Lin Family's fodder. I'll handle the main force," Chen Xing said. He had brought many subordinates from Xinhuo mainly to bolster their presence and also as a trial for them, as he wanted to train Xinhuo to become an organization like the Jin Ye Guard, which required bloodshed.

Moreover, many of those who were able to join Xinhuo had their own backgrounds. As the saying goes, a teacher must have credibility, and since everyone was coming to work, afterward, the matter would be Xinhuo's, not Chen Xing's personal issue.

If he had come alone, it would have been difficult to explain whether it was Xinhuo's business or his private matter, and naturally, he wouldn't make such a basic mistake.

Moreover, Chen Xing understood that many of the mid and lower-level members of Xinhuo came from all over Great Xia's major forces.

Since he was to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys, he might as well have more monkeys.

Killing a chicken in front of the monkeys was the way to truly have a deterrent effect!

Just as they were about to act, the tightly shut gates of the Lin estate opened, and a representative of the Lin Family came out. He looked around, and upon seeing Chen Xing and the people from Xinhuo, he clasped his hands and asked, "I am Lin Xuanyu of the Lin Family. I wonder which esteemed person from Xinhuo honors us with their visit. What urgent matter brings you to the Lin Family? In recent years, our family has abided by the law and distributed charity widely; could there be some misunderstanding?"