Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 177 The Qi family’s news

At this moment, Qi Hai was pacing back and forth in his room in agitation. What happened in the alley that evening had filled him with immense anger and humiliation. He could not understand how that seemingly weak woman could have such courage and means.

"Damn woman, don't let me touch you again!" Qi Hai cursed, walked to the table and reached out to light the candle.

When he lit the "candle" that Chen Xiner had tampered with, the initial "hissing" sound made him feel a little strange.

"What's wrong with this candle? Why is it making such a strange sound? It won't light?" Qi Hai frowned and moved closer to take a closer look.

Just when he was still wondering, a loud "bang" exploded in the room like thunder.

The powerful impact of the explosion instantly blew Qi Hai away. His body drew an arc in the air and hit the wall heavily.

The loud noise alarmed the entire Qi family. People woke up from their sleep and ran towards Qi Hai's room.

"What happened?"

"It seems like the sound comes from the young master's room!"

"Go and have a look!"

Shouts and footsteps intertwined into a chaotic melody in the courtyard.

When everyone arrived at Qi Hai's room, they were stunned by the scene. The once neat and tidy room had been reduced to ruins, with cracked walls and blown-to-smithereens furniture. A raging fire burned in the room, and thick smoke billowed, choking everyone.

Qi Hai lay on the ground, his body a bloody mess, blood oozing from his wounds, staining the ground beneath him red. His face was filled with fear and pain, and he kept spitting blood from his mouth.

"Master!"

"Haier!"

The first person to arrive was Qi Hai's mother. When she saw her son's miserable condition, she suddenly felt dizzy and almost fainted. She stumbled to Qi Hai's side, and with trembling hands, she tried to help him up.

"My son, what's wrong with you?" Her voice was filled with tears and she was almost breaking down.

Qi Hai's father, who arrived later, was also pale, his eyes filled with anger and disbelief.

"Hurry, put out the fire! Go find a doctor!" he shouted, his voice hoarse with extreme anger and fear.

However, when the doctor rushed over, Qi Hai had already stopped breathing. His eyes were wide open, as if still telling of his unwillingness and fear in his life.

"No! Hai'er!" Qi Hai's mother hugged his body and cried out loudly, her tears soaking Qi Hai's clothes.

Qi Hai's father stood there blankly, his body trembling slightly, and the anger in his eyes seemed to burn everything to ashes.

"Who did this? I will tear him into pieces!" he said gritting his teeth.

Just then, a servant came to Qi Hai's father's room, ready to help him light candles and clean the room.

"Hiss..."

"Huh? What's that weird noise?!"

"boom!"

There was another loud noise, which seemed particularly thrilling in the silent night.

Everyone was startled again and ran towards the source of the sound.

"Master's room!"

"Go and have a look!"

When they arrived, they saw that the room was in a mess and on fire.

Qi Hai's father also arrived at this time. Seeing this scene, he felt a little scared.

"Fortunately, I'm not in the room, otherwise..." He muttered to himself, cold sweat on his forehead.

"Investigate! We must find the murderer!" He roared angrily, his voice echoing in the courtyard.

Overnight, the Qi family fell into chaos and grief.

By daybreak, the news of Qi Hai's death in the explosion spread rapidly throughout Xihai City like a plague.

"I heard that Qi Hai, the young master of the Qi family, was killed in a bombing last night. How horrible!"

"I don't know who is so bold as to attack the Qi family."

"I'm afraid the Qi family won't let this go. Things are about to change in Xihai City."

People were talking in the streets and alleys, their eyes filled with fear and curiosity.

At this time, Chen Xiner had already disappeared in the crowd, but a wicked smile appeared on her face.

At dusk, Xihai City resembled an ancient painting, suffused by the setting sun. Golden light shone across the streets and alleys, yet it couldn't dispel the quietly pervasive tension. The last rays of sunset, like a weary painter, feebly painted their final colors across the horizon. A hazy and mysterious atmosphere enveloped the entire city.

At this moment, the news spread like a bird with wings, quickly reaching every corner of Xihai City, even the surrounding villages and towns were not spared. People whispered and discussed, and the noisy sound was like a swarm of disturbed bees, buzzing.

"Have you heard? There was a sudden explosion at the Qi family's place. It was so scary!" A grocery vendor stood on the street corner, describing the incident vividly to the people around him. His eyes were wide open, full of fear and curiosity.

"That's right! I heard that the young master of the Qi family was killed in a bombing. Who did it?" A woman holding a child came over, her face full of shock and confusion.

"I think someone must have deliberately attacked the Qi family. The Qi family has offended quite a few people on a daily basis." An old man stroked his beard and said thoughtfully.

"The Qi family has now issued a reward. If anyone can find clues to the murderer, they will be rewarded with one hundred Xuanjing coins. If the murderer can be caught, regardless of whether he is dead or alive, they will be rewarded with five thousand Xuanjing coins! This is a huge fortune!" A young man said excitedly, with greed in his eyes.

Somewhere in the city, Chen Xin'er was hiding in a dark, damp, abandoned warehouse. The warehouse was filled with the smell of decay, and cobwebs covered every corner. Chen Xin'er sat on a pile of worn wooden crates, her brow slightly furrowed, a hint of fatigue in her eyes.

Her beautiful face looked even more charming in the dim light, but at this moment she had no intention of appreciating her own beauty. She knew that her appearance was too outstanding and would easily attract other people's attention, so she could only choose to hide here and wait quietly for the opportunity.

"I don't know where Lin Feng is. I really hope to see him soon." Chen Xiner thought secretly in her heart, the corners of her mouth rose slightly unconsciously, and a hint of expectation flashed in her eyes.

She didn't care about the bounty on the Qi family at all. In her heart, her hatred for the Qi family far outweighed her concern for the bounty.

In a quiet village not far from Xihai City, Lin Feng and Xu Tian were walking slowly along a country road. The afterglow of the setting sun elongated their figures, casting a shadow on the ground, making them look particularly lonely.

Xu Tian lowered his head, his eyes hollow, as if he had lost his soul. His steps were heavy and slow, and every step seemed to be filled with immense pain. He had lost so much in the past, first his father's death, then his uncle's accidental death. This series of blows had nearly crushed him.