He had guessed it from the beginning, but there was no evidence. After all, a family that could cultivate dead warriors was definitely not something that the Eight Gates of Yandu could do.
Now, the only ones who have conflicts with him are the Cao family and the Xue family.
As for the Cao family, there was only one Cao Hui who had any real unpleasantness with him, and his status in the Cao family didn't seem to be that important.
But the Xue family was different. The one who had a conflict with him this time was King Xue's favorite third son, who was most likely to be the new king of the Xue family in the future.
"Brother Chen, it was Xue Kai who did it. I suspect that the Xue family is not aware of this matter."
Ma Chao expressed his guess again.
Yang Chen nodded: "I understand."
"Brother Chen, the Xue family has captured Nanyang and Donglan. Now Xue Kai is still in Donglan. How about I go to Donglan myself?"
Ma Chao was full of murderous intent towards Xue Kai. Even Yang Chen dared to touch him. He was simply looking for death.
Yang Chen's eyes narrowed slightly: "I need to show the Xue family a little bit, go ahead and pay attention to safety!"
"yes!"
Ma Chao responded quickly.
The person responsible for protecting Xue Kai is very strong. Only Ma Chao around Yang Chen is capable of dealing with it.
This can also be regarded as an experience for Ma Chao. Although his strength has greatly improved, there is still a lot of gaps compared with the royal family and the top strong men among the royal family.
Twenty minutes later, Yang Chen arrived at the Chen family manor.
This place was originally the Cai family's manor, but after it was replaced by the Chen family, the Chen family settled in.
"Mr. Yang!"
Seeing Yang Chen arrive, Chen Xinghai personally greeted him at the door.
In addition to Chen Xinghai, there are also Han Xiaotian and Guan Zhengshan.
"How are the preparations going?"
Yang Chen asked as he walked.
Chen Xinghai said quickly: "Mr. Yang, don't worry, I'm already ready. At twelve o'clock noon, we will host a banquet for the families headed by the Li family at the Chen family manor."
"Where are the Han family and the Guan family?"
While talking, several people had already entered the room.
"The Han family is ready and will obey Mr. Yang's arrangements at any time."
"The officials are also ready and ready to listen to Mr. Yang's orders at any time."
Han Xiaotian and Guan Zhengshan said one after another.
Yang Chen looked at the time and said, "There's another half hour."
Just as he was talking, Chen Hao came to the room, greeted Yang Chen, and then said to Chen Xinghai: "Father, the people from the Hong family are here. Hong Xing said he wants to see you."
"Oh? Hong family?"
Chen Xinghai was a little surprised, and then explained to Yang Chen: "The Hong family has always been at odds with the Li family. It is said that these two families once had a big conflict in order to cling to the Cai family, and the Hong family did not target the Hong family this time.
I didn’t invite anyone in the queue either.”
"It seems that the Hong family has realized something and came here in advance to show their kindness."
Han Xiaotian said with a smile.
Chen Xinghai shook his head: "Based on my understanding of the Hong family, it should not be a show of kindness, but cooperation."
Guan Zhengshan sneered: "Cooperation? Why does he cooperate with the Chen family? With Mr. Yang here, do you still need the Hong family?"
"Since he wants to see me, let him come over."
Chen Xinghai said, and Chen Hao left quickly.
"Hong Xing is the head of the Hong family. He is a contemporary of Chen Hao. He is a very courageous young man with a sharp edge. Such a person is arrogant and has no chance of surrendering to the Chen family."
Chen Xinghai said calmly.
Just as he was talking, Chen Hao walked in with a middle-aged man.
"Master Chen!"
As soon as Hong Xing entered the room, he looked at Chen Xinghai.
Chen Xinghai glanced at him indifferently, and then asked: "Why are you looking for me?"
"I heard that Patriarch Chen invited some wealthy families to come to a gathering. I came uninvited. Patriarch Chen won't blame me, right?"
As expected, just as Chen Xinghai said, Hong Xing's attitude was extremely arrogant.
Chen Xinghai raised his eyebrows: "What if I say blame?"
Hong Xing was stunned, obviously he did not expect that Chen Xinghai would say this.
He glanced at the unfamiliar faces around Chen Xinghai and suddenly said: "Master Chen, I have a few things that I want to talk to you about alone."
"These people are my best friends. There is nothing they cannot know. Just tell me!" Chen Xinghai said indifferently.
Hong Hai was secretly surprised that Chen Hao was already the head of the Chen family, but at this time he was not even qualified to sit.
So who are the three people sitting with Chen Xinghai?
What surprised him most was that there was a young man in his twenties among them.
"The head of the Chen family actually said this, so I won't hide it. I came to you this time to tell you a secret. The Li family has joined forces with five families and is preparing to take action against the Chen family today."
Hong Xing said: "I came here to negotiate a deal with the Chen family. If the head of the Chen family can agree to my agreement, I guarantee that the Li family's alliance will not threaten the Chen family in the slightest."
But what disappointed Hong Xing was that he told him that the Li family was going to join forces with the five families to attack the Chen family. Chen Xinghai was not surprised at all, but looked calm.
Not only Chen Xinghai, but also the three people around him all looked calm.
Originally, he thought that the Chen family would be very anxious when they heard the news and urgently needed the Hong family's help, but they didn't.
"What deal?" Chen Xinghai asked.
Although Hong Xing was surprised, he still said: "To be fair to Patriarch Chen, the Hong family has taken refuge with the Sun family. It was Sun Xu, the Patriarch of the Sun family, who arranged for me to persuade the Chen family to surrender. As long as the old Patriarch Chen is willing to surrender, the Chen family's crisis will be solved."
Dismissed."
"Finished?"
Chen Xinghai suddenly asked.
Hong Xing was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's it. I wonder if Patriarch Chen is willing?"
Chen Xinghai was about to speak when he was suddenly interrupted by Yang Chen: "Go back and tell Sun Xu that if he wants the Chen family to surrender, he will come here in person."
"Who are you?"
Hong Xing asked with a frown.
"Does it matter who I am?" Yang Chen said expressionlessly.
Hong Xing looked a little ugly, Chen Xinghai was not polite at all, and Yang Chen also had an arrogant look on his face, which made him very uncomfortable.
"Master Chen, do you want to refuse?" Hong Xing asked coldly.
"roll!"
Chen Xinghai shouted angrily.
Hong Xing's expression was extremely ugly. Before he came to Chen's house, he had thought of many possibilities, but this possibility had never occurred to him.
"Old Patriarch Chen, don't be ignorant. The Chen family has replaced the Cai family, but this does not mean that the Chen family can reach the heights of the Cai family in Yandu."
Hong Xing said coldly: "Now the Li family has joined forces with the five major families to take action against you. Without the help of the Sun family, the Chen family will only fall. I advise you to think carefully before answering!"
"Come here, throw this guy out!"
How could Chen Xinghai give Hong Xing a good face? With an order, two burly men immediately stepped forward, grabbed Hong Xing's arms one on the left and the other on the right, and forcibly took him out.
"Asshole! Let me go! Let me go!"
"Chen Xinghai, you will definitely regret it!"
"Just wait to meet the wrath of Master Sun!"
Hong Xing had been taken far away, and his angry voice could be heard.