Chapter 115: The Auben Family's Night Raid Plan
“Haha, truly heaven is aiding me! I never expected that woman, Maya, to leave so quickly. Now, finally, there’s a chance to avenge Yu’er’s grievance!” Laughter echoed from the Auban family’s council chamber. One man, clutching intelligence reports, wore a look of satisfaction as the laughter poured from his lips. Judging by his expression, it seemed he hadn’t been this joyful in a long time.
“Elder, can we be certain this intelligence is accurate?”
The man suddenly spun around, his face radiating a deadly seriousness. It was Auban Shan, the head of the Auban family. Though he had taken no action in recent days, his hatred had only grown deeper. Especially seeing the murderer, his enemy, roaming freely every day without consequence—this frustration was something he had never felt since assuming leadership of the family. It was enough to drive him mad.
Standing beside Auban Shan was the elder, who nodded solemnly and replied, “Maya has indeed left Changling City. This is absolutely true. As for the rumors of her marriage, they hold considerable credibility. According to our investigations, the claim was made personally by Lou Jun, a formidable Doulong warrior. Considering all factors, it’s likely true.”
Auban Shan narrowed his eyes, nodding slightly before his expression suddenly darkened. After a brief silence, his voice dropped to a low growl, “How is Yu’er now?”
“Alas, he has awakened, but his limbs are shattered. With such grievous injuries, he is confined to bed for life and must frequently rely on medicinal treatments...” The elder hesitated briefly, then sighed deeply.
“Crack!”
A vein throbbed visibly on Auban Shan’s temple as he slammed his hand down, snapping off a corner of the table. He had long avoided seeing Yu’er’s condition, fearing that witnessing his son’s pitiful state would cause him to lose control. Now, though Yu’er was awake, it seemed he was irreparably broken—that was something Auban Shan could not bear.
“Su Yi, tonight I will see you perish without a grave!” Auban Shan ground his teeth, each word dripping with icy venom and bitter hatred.
The elder was taken aback and quickly responded, “Clan leader, are you sure we should act tonight? Isn’t this rather hasty?”
“Hmph, swift action is crucial—delay only breeds unforeseen complications.” Auban Shan snorted darkly, his eyes burning with malevolent intent. “Besides, Maya left so confidently without Su Yi. Perhaps she has already made certain arrangements. We must strike fast, catching them off guard!”
The elder considered this carefully and found the logic sound, so he ceased his objections. Yet, after a moment’s thought, he voiced a concern, “If Maya truly marries into the Jiang family, and they learn of this... then—”
“The sky is vast and the emperor distant. What can she do, so far away in the imperial capital?” Auban Shan’s lips curled into a sinister smile. “Moreover, if she does marry into the Jiang family, given their strict nature, do you think they would allow her to openly entangle herself withI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.