Chapter 146: Village Wei

"Ge-General, please speak. This humble servant will report everything I know truthfully." When has the old man ever witnessed such a formidable display? Standing at the threshold, his legs trembled so violently that he could hardly form a coherent sentence.

"Hmm," the young general replied softly. She raised her eyes to glance at the plaque of the Wei Family Manor, and upon confirming it was the right place, she spoke calmly, "Is there someone named Wei Ziyuan in your manor?"

Terrified out of his wits and with no time to ponder, the old man could only nod tremblingly, "Th-That is our fourth young miss's only son. May I ask why the General is looking for the Ninth Young Master?"

Chu Junhan let out a cold snort, her gaze fierce and ruthless. "Hand him over! Otherwise, this General will raze your Wei Family Manor to the ground!"

"This..." The old man wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"This what?" The young general stepped closer, her left hand resting on her waist, her right hand gripping the hilt of her sword. It seemed that the next moment she would give the order, and the merciless iron cavalry would charge into the Wei Family Manor and trample it flat!

Chu Junhan's eyes were icy, filled with resolute determination. If she did not eliminate the master of the Jiuling Chamber of Commerce, her future grand ambitions would be restricted. She would not allow any foreseeable threat to exist, not even the Jiuling Chamber of Commerce, which spread across the entire continent!

"This..." The old man's expression turned grim. Before he could finish speaking, three middle-aged men appeared from behind, leading a group of women and children. Every one of them looked flustered and timid.

"Since Young General Chu has come from afar, I, Wei, have failed to welcome you properly. I hope the General can be magnanimous and not lower herself to our level!" An older middle-aged man bowed deeply, keeping his posture extremely low and respectful.

The crowd behind him also followed the man's lead, groveling with lowered heads and submissive expressions.

The leading man was dressed in opulent brocade robes, his fingers covered in expensive rings. At a glance, he was clearly the head of the Wei family.

The youth merely glanced at him with contempt, her expression remaining aloof. "Magnanimity is fine. Hand over Wei Ziyuan, and this General will withdraw her troops immediately!"

The head of the Wei family wiped the sweat from his brow, anxiously forcing an awkward smile as he said bitterly, "With all due respect, General, this nephew of mine is not in the manor."

"Not here?" Chu Junhan cast a scrutinizing gaze, a cold sneer playing on the corners of her lips. "Is he truly not here, or are you intentionally harboring him?"

"Even if you gave this humble servant a hundred packs of courage, I wouldn't dare harbor the person the General wants! What I say is the absolute truth. My nephew Ziyuan is indeed not in the manor."

The man looked bitterly at the youth. Meeting the youth's eyes, he couldn't help shivering, and quickly nodded and bowed. "Why don't the General enter the manor to wait while I immediately send someone to look for him, and give the General a proper explanation?"

"Lead the way!" With a sweep of her battle robe, the young general radiated high spirits. Having fought in wars for so many years, would she be afraid of tricks from a mere Wei Manor?

"General, this way, please~" The man smiled ingratiatingly, respectfully leading the way in front. The remaining members of the Wei family followed cautiously and prudently, not daring to take a deep breath.

Chu Junhan acknowledged with a hum, signaling her soldiers to hold their ground, and entered the estate accompanied by Yunyi and a few soldiers.

As soon as they entered the estate, the Wei family busied themselves hosting the young general as if facing an impending battle, plunging the entire manor into panic.

Chu Junhan sat in the seat of honor, with Yunyi standing by her side, while several soldiers stood sternly at the doorway.

The youth in the seat of honor picked up a teacup, blew away the steam rising from it, and took a small sip. She remained silent, plunging the entire main hall into absolute quiet.

In the center of the room, the members of the Wei family stood silently. Every single one of them wore an extremely tense expression, not daring to make the slightest sound for fear of provoking the displeasure of the young general.