Chapter 183: Telling The Truth (1)
The best way to make a group of brute men listen to your orders and never attempt to betray you is to show them that you are strong enough to kill them.
To make others not think of betraying you, the best way was to install fear in them, as fear is a powerful motivator.
Establishing yourself as a formidable force will ensure their loyalty.
By demonstrating your strength and ability to overpower them, you established yourself as a force to be reckoned with.
Only then would they understand the consequences of not obeying your orders and be more inclined to listen and follow through.
By instilling fear in others, you create a sense of dominance and control, making it clear that crossing them would have dire consequences.
As well as removing the bugs that infest his group, it will serve as a constant reminder of his power and ability to decide their lives.
"Any opposition to me becoming your boss?" Chen Tian spoke in a cold and commanding tone.
"N-No!! We don't dare to oppose you, sir; no boss!" A man in his early 20s stammered, his voice trembling with fear.
"Yes! We don't dare!!"
"Boss! We are honored to have you as our boss," another man quickly chimed in, his eyes darting nervously towards Chen Tian.
Every remaining subordinate started to echo the same sentiment, their voices filled with fear and subservience.
Chen Tian's intimidating presence seemed to have successfully instilled a deep sense of obedience within his group.
Chen Tian observed their fear-stricken faces with a menacing smile, his eyes filled with a chilling intensity.
"Good," he replied, his voice dripping with satisfaction.
"Remember, anyone who dares to challenge my authority will meet a fate worse than these bugs." The place fell silent, and the atmosphere was thick with fear and submission.
No one dared to question Chen Tian's order; no one was fucking crazy to do that!
They saw how half of them exploded into a cloud of blood and guts when they disobeyed him.
The horrifying memory of their comrades' gruesome deaths was etched into their minds, serving as a constant reminder of the consequences of defiance.
Chen Tian had successfully established his dominance, leaving no room for defiance or opposition.
Removing the blood and the body parts with his flames, Chen Tian let go of Yuan Ning and turned to face the old man.
Yuan Ning had a puzzled look, not understanding why Chen Tian covered her eyes.
"Now let's keep my promise, old man." Chen Tian said with a sinister grin, his eyes gleaming with a blue hue.
With a swift motion, the Qi inside his body erupted, swirling around five people who Chen Tian didn't kill with those idiots that he killed.
The following five people started floating in the air and screaming in terror as their bodies couldn't move anymore.
With the wave of his palm, these five individuals floated toward the old man and were placed in front of him, their terrified faces reflecting the horror they were experiencing.
The old man's eyes were filled with hatred as he stared at these five individuals, his lips curling into a sinister smile.
He knew what Chen Tian meant by putting these bastards in front of him.
"Deal with them however you like." That was what he meant by giving him full authority.
Chen Tian knew that these five people were the ones who killed the old man's family. After all, the old man couldn't hide the killing intent in his eyes when he looked at these five individuals.
Well, for Chen Tian, he didn't care how the old man took his revenge.
The important thing is that he made himself a loyal follower.
Of course, Chen Tian wouldn't put his trust in someone he just met.
He still remembers the betrayal he got from the one he thought was like a brother figure to him.
Therefore, Chen Tian wouldn't trust anyone this easily; only his family and lovers could earn his trust.
'Bastard, if you are still alive after the attack I landed on you, just wait for me then. I will make sure to take my revenge in the most painful and merciless way possible," Chen Tian thought to himself, his eyes filled with determination.
He doesn't know if his enemy survived after he detonated his Celestial Spark, but one thing is certain: that bastard should have one or two escape routes up his sleeve.
Chen Tian knew that his enemy was cunning and resourceful, which is why he wouldn't be surprised if he survived the explosion.
He made the five men unconscious and told the old man to take care of everything here and send him all of Yi Guo assets to him as soon as possible.
The old man nodded after he ordered someone to tie up the unconscious men.
Chen Tian knew that time was of the essence, and he couldn't afford to waste a single moment.
Why do you ask?
Because there happened to be a lot of missed calls from Emilia, Aria, and Leng Zhiqing.
He was in trouble!
Without giving Yuan Ning a warning, he picked her up in a princess carry and swiftly left the scene, his mind racing with thoughts about what was going to happen today.
His heart pounded in his chest, and he prayed that everything would go well.
With all that happened yesterday, he was unable to lie to Aria and Leng Zhiqing as they saw him disappear in front of them.
At that time, because of the news of his aunt accident, Chen Tian's emotions were in turmoil, and he didn't care even if he showed his strength to both girls.
"I bet they would be shocked after hearing me," Chen Tian thought to himself.
He knew that revealing his true abilities would be a risk, but he couldn't keep hiding anymore.
As for Yuan Ning, the little girl had her head buried in Chen Tian's chest, as she was scared to look up around her.
Chen Tian wasn't going at his full speed, but he was still faster than everything she had ever seen.
The wind whipped through her hair as she held onto him tightly.
The speed at which Chen Tian was going made her heart race.
Her hands clung to him tighter, feeling both exhilarated and terrified.
For unknown reasons, she trusted him completely, knowing that he would protect her no matter what.
Arriving at the hospital, Chen Tian released Yuan Ning and took her with him to Chen Ying room.
He didn't forget to change his appearance back to normal, his eyes returned to black, and the white strands in his hair returned to black.
|Knock|
Knocking on the door, Chen Tian entered the room, his heart pounding with both nervousness and worry.
"Tian, you're finally here? Where have you been?" Chen Ying quickly asked, her voice filled with concern.
She was alone inside the room, the girls should have left to buy something Chen Tian thought in his mind.
Seeing her nephew enter the room with nothing happening to him, her expression slightly relaxed.
Chen Tian took a deep breath before replying, "I'm sorry, I got caught up in something urgent. That's why I wasn't able to stay by your side." Chen Tian explained, his voice tinged with regret.
He approached Chen Ying, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "How are you feeling? Are you okay?" he asked, his eyes filled with genuine concern.
Chen Ying smiled, appreciating her nephew's thoughtfulness. "I'm fine now that you're here," she replied, her voice filled with relief.
"The doctor even said that I could be released today!"
Chen Tian nodded, relieved to hear the good news. "That's great to hear, Aunt. I'm glad you're feeling better," he replied, a hint of a smile appearing on his face.
"I'll make sure you're taken care of once you're back home." Chen Ying's pupils glittered with a mischievous sparkle as she looked at her nephew.
"Then you better not forget your words," she teased playfully.
"I'll hold you to that promise." Chen Tian chuckled, knowing that his aunt was just trying to lighten the mood.
Chen Ying then noticed the presence of another person in the room. She turned her gaze toward the newcomer.
Chen Ying couldn't help but be intrigued by the doll-like girl standing behind her nephew.
Her curiosity grew as she observed the girl's puzzled expression.
Chen Ying's playful demeanor faded momentarily as she looked at her nephew and spoke.
"Tian, who is this adorable girl?"
Chen Tian smiled, realizing that he had forgotten to introduce Yuan Ning.
"Aunt, this is Yuan Ning; she..."
Chen Tian began explaining Yuan Ning to his aunt.
Of course, Chen Tian didn't tell her how he met her and just said that she was an old friend from online gaming, but he didn't keep Yuan Ning's disability of hearing and speaking a secret.
Chen Ying's heart sank as she listened to Chen Tian's explanation.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness for Yuan Ning, knowing the challenges she must face in her daily life.
"This girl must have suffered a lot," Chen Ying thought to herself. "Are her parents still alive?"
Chen Tian shook his head and replied, "No, her father passed away a few years ago, and her mother passed away recently.
Chen Ying felt a pang of sympathy for Yuan Ning, realizing that she must have experienced tremendous loss and grief.
She couldn't even imagine how difficult it must be for Yuan Ning to accept the reality of losing both parents at such a young age.
"Aunt I wanted to ask you if Yuan Ning can live with us," Chen Tian hesitated before continuing, "I know it's a big responsibility, but I can't bear the thought of her being alone."
"Of course!" Chen Ying replied without hesitation. "Yuan Ning is now family, and we will take care of her as if she were our own."
Chen Tian felt a sense of relief after his aunt accepted his request.
"Thank you so much, Aunt," he said gratefully.
"No problem at all," Aunt Chen responded with a warm smile.
Now that one problem was out of the way, It was time to address the second trouble.
|Cringg| (Door Opening)
"Chen Tian, you're finally here!"
Chen Tian turned around to see the girls entering the room.
"Hey girls." The most difficult challenge has now come at him directly.