CHAPTER 739: CHAPTER 373: THE MYSTERIOUS EXPERT OF THE ZHANG FAMILY

"It was fine just now, why has it started to thunder?"

In Zhang Family’s manor, the guests were enjoying their lively banquet. Though the sky was raining, for these wealthy families, the rain was rather a form of amusement.

Drinking and gathering amidst the heavy rain was indeed a rare joy in life.

However, thunder and lightning were a different story.

The lightning that struck from the sky nearly killed someone.

In an instant, everyone looked at the fallen person from the Zhang Family, their eyes filled with intense fear.

The wealthier a person, the more they feared death, not just because of their greater desires, but also because of their vast resources, numerous attachments, and unresolved issues in life.

"Go ask the Patriarch, can we change the location for our gathering?"

"Who organized today’s event? Get him here!"

"I’m telling you, any other day for a party would be fine, why must it be today? What if more lightning strikes and causes casualties?"

"On such an important day, how could we change venues?"

"If we can’t change the venue, can we temporarily set up some lightning rods?"

The discussions grew intense, and amidst their debate, no one noticed the shadow that flashed by.

A teal green glow, like a ghostly specter, flashed past the crowd without drawing any attention.

Lin Beichen walked through the Zhang Family’s manor like a solitary shadow in the city.

"So this is the Zhang Family’s banquet."

Lin Beichen gazed indifferently at the man on the altar.

It was his first time seeing Zhang Songqiao.

In his forties or fifties, exuding the aura of a formidable figure, but there was a hint of unintended murderous intent in his eyes.

This was a smart man, yet his heart had not been tempered enough to control the killing intent within him.

Lin Beichen thought to himself, as he walked through the crowd in the manor and approached the altar.

On the platform above the altar, there were four people in total. Besides Zhang Songqiao, there were two young men and an old man.

The two young men were attendants, serving as assistants for the celebration and also as Zhang Songqiao’s bodyguards.

Even at a family gathering, Zhang Songqiao never let his guard down.

To him, neither family nor others could be trusted.

In this world, there was only one person he truly trusted, Zhang Changhuai.

Zhang Changhuai was his blood, his son.

Besides him, Zhang Songqiao trusted no one else, but he hid it well. No one had ever noticed this.

"You look unfamiliar, is this your first time at the Zhang Family?"

Zhang Songqiao’s face twitched, filled with astonishment.

He had never seen someone so unique.

Could everyone in the manor be idiots?

Had they not seen this person?

Or were they all blind?

It wasn’t until Zhang Songqiao spoke that the surrounding crowd seemed to finally notice Lin Beichen’s presence.

In an instant, the crowd was in an uproar, eyes fixed on Lin Beichen.

Lin Beichen silently felt the eyes on him, his expression remaining extremely calm.

"I am here today for one thing, to get an explanation from you."

Lin Beichen said calmly.

As he finished speaking, another flash of lightning lit up the sky, and in that instant, Zhang Changhuai in the distance suddenly cried out.

"Lin Beichen, you are Lin Beichen, aren’t you?"

Lin Beichen?

He was the man behind Bai Yunfei?

Zhang Songqiao’s mind raced, myriad thoughts flashing through in an instant.

He had eliminated Bai Yunfei’s third uncle, utterly breaking the Bai Family’s influence in the south.

The Earth Demon attacked the Bai Group’s headquarters in the south, and coupled with the deadly poison he had released, the Bai Family must have suffered great casualties by now.

Lin Beichen was powerful, but even he wouldn’t have expected such ruthless methods that crippled the Bai Family like a falling house of cards.

Now he couldn’t endure any longer and planned to take action himself?

Zhang Songqiao’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam.

Lin Beichen, so young, younger than in the photos, and more daring.

He had the guts to barge in alone—commendable, but futile.

"Patriarch, should we take action?"

Amidst the family’s shock, the two young bodyguards had already pulled out their guns, aiming at Lin Beichen.

Zhang Songqiao’s two bodyguards, young but elite assassins, had taken hundreds of lives. Killing was a routine for them.

With their guns drawn, they stood in front of Zhang Songqiao, coldly saying:

"Boss, you and young master should retreat to the hall. We will handle this."

"No need. This is the Zhang Family’s territory. Do you think I fear him?"

Zhang Songqiao snorted coldly.

The crowd burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Today was a major day for the Zhang Family, with hundreds of people present, while Lin Beichen was alone.

Lin Beichen still wore his casual clothes, seemingly never changed, projecting an air of ordinariness, like a student or young teacher.

The only different thing was that despite the torrential rain, he was completely dry.

"Lin Beichen, you indeed are suspicious."

Zhang Changhuai stared coldly at Lin Beichen, filled with suspicion.

He had suspected Lin Beichen’s identity but never thought he was the backer behind Bai Yunfei.