CHAPTER 336: CHAPTER 216: REAL GUTS

Qu Jianlei saw that Slig didn’t deny it, and he knew in his heart that Bentley’s guess was probably true.

But the old man didn’t bother to argue anymore, he could only express.

"No matter what, your family can’t escape this... you don’t want us to kill, right?"

"I don’t want to," Slig replied very straightforwardly, without any explanation.

Because he already understood that seventy years ago, his family really did something—Benjamin had no reason to wrong someone.

Qu Jianlei asked again, "Do you know why we want to destroy the Bunker Clan’s burial ground?"

It was nothing but revenge! Slig already had the answer in his heart, but he honestly replied, "I don’t know."

Qu Jianlei said solemnly, "Benjamin’s aunt was the last to die, she collected the bodies of other family members before.

Slig shivered when he heard this... He probably already guessed the answer.

The other party slowly spoke, "But her remains were never found, no one collected her... understand?"

"Understood!" Slig nodded decisively, not daring to say another word.

If the Bunker Clan really did this, then they deserved the outcome they faced.

So, would the Bunker Clan really do this?

Slig, born in the Thirty-Six Noble Families, understood the mindset of the powerful, knowing this possibility... was quite significant!

The Bunker Clan might not hate Benjamin’s aunt that much, but that woman was the last of that family.

Tormenting her severely could be the only way to find out if there were any survivors from this family.

Qu Jianlei stated directly, "Go back and check how many assets Benjamin’s family had previously..."

"The Hedley Clan compensates tenfold, no less, understand?"

"Ten times..." Slig muttered under his breath, these ancient grudges had so many lost records.

The key was the other party said no less, which only meant estimating more.

"Too much?" Qu Jianlei snorted, "Then twenty-fold compensation."

He truly wasn’t good at haggling and had no interest in it, so... just be straightforward.

"No," Slig quickly waved his hand, "The tenfold demand is reasonable, I don’t think it’s too much."

Qu Jianlei furrowed his brows slightly, "It seems you’re not satisfied with twentyfold? Then thirtyfold!"

Really? Slig was stunned, then decisively nodded, "Okay, thirtyfold!"

It turned out one could really bargain like this! Qu Jianlei nodded.

"By tomorrow night, deliver the compensation to Andre Family’s casino outside the city, got it?"

"No problem," Slig responded very straightforwardly; he didn’t want the price to go up again.

However... did the Andre Family collude with this guy? This was a new development worth being wary of.

Qu Jianlei nodded slightly, "Alright, the old man’s business is about settled... Old man, are you satisfied?"

Bentley lit another cigarette, took two puffs, and slowly replied.

"Why ask me? I already said... this matter is yours to handle."

"If only Scorpion were here," Qu Jianlei muttered softly to himself; he was really not good at handling these things.

But still had to deal with it, "Next, let’s talk about your family’s disrespect to me."

"Really no..." Slig started, but stopped abruptly, then carefully asked, "It won’t go up again, right?"

"It won’t," Qu Jianlei nodded, then considerately added, "I haven’t set any conditions yet."

Slig immediately spoke, "But we really didn’t know, it was you, sir, who acted against the Bunker Clan!"

"Truly stupid!" Qu Jianlei responded bluntly, "If it wasn’t me, could you really provoke them?"

If it wasn’t you... Then it really might not be traceable back, Slig nodded, "You’re right."

"So my request is..." Qu Jianlei thought for a moment, then answered, "I want to know the truth about the fall of the Desert District."

"The truth about the fall of the Desert District?" Slig was terrified upon hearing this, "Sir, why are you asking about this?"

"I’m the one asking you," Qu Jianlei remarked impatiently, "Can you fulfill this request?"

"This... might be difficult," Slig thought for a moment and answered bravely.

"I only know that the elders in the clan issued a ban long ago, forbidding discussions about this... Even I am not informed."

"With your strength, isn’t it normal not to know?" Qu Jianlei didn’t hide his contempt.

"Anyway, I’ve set the condition; if you don’t want to accept it, consider the consequences."

Upon hearing this, Slig was close to tears, "But the elders said it would be better to face annihilation than discuss this matter."

Qu Jianlei’s brow furrowed, "You’re saying you’d rather be annihilated... is that what you mean?"

"Not what I mean," Slig shook his head vigorously like a rattle, "I mean, I need to go back and seek instructions."

Just then, a figure flashed over; it was Bentley returning.

He carried a sizeable box, directly handing it to Qu Jianlei, "Eight Crystals, count them."

Qu Jianlei directly tossed the box to Xiao Moshan, "No need to count, I trust you."

The words sounded heartwarming, but Bentley knew well that if he betrayed this trust, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Fortunately, he was prepared to accept the loss gracefully, and the crystals he brought were absolutely qualified.

However, he was really curious about what had happened to the Hedley Clan.

So he looked at Slig and seriously asked, "Did you explain everything clearly to Lord Jian Lei?"

Fire welled up in Slig’s heart. Although Bentley was a B-level Warrior, the Dao Clan... was not a large clan.

At least it was much smaller than the Hedley Clan, and not even close to being ranked among the Thirty-Six Noble Families, or even the top forty-six.

But the two clans were fiercely competing for this cemetery and its surrounding lands, and the Dao Clan was determined to win.

That’s why both of them had come to the cemetery, to see what was happening.

Slig knew that the Dao Clan had paid a considerable price this time, but... the price paid by the Hedley Clan would be even higher, right?

That’s why he was really upset, "Whether I’ve explained it clearly, Lord Jian Lei will have his own judgment."

"But I don’t understand why the Dao Clan is so concerned with matters between our two families?"

As he said this, Bentley was also thoroughly annoyed, directly tearing off the pretense.

"Most of Bunker’s assets were sold by the Hedley Clan, right?"

"My land is next to this plot, and we’ve already bid on it, and you’re making all kinds of procedural difficulties. Now you want to back out... isn’t that right?"

Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei lightly coughed, "I didn’t give the word, who allowed you two to speak in my presence?"

Hearing this, both fell silent; indeed, they shouldn’t be so presumptuous before him.

But Bentley’s goal was also achieved, as Qu Jianlei glanced at Slig, "The Hedley Clan... really bold."

He truly didn’t know that after he wiped out the Bunker Clan, the Hedley Family dared to take over and handle Bunker’s assets.

Logically, what the Hedley Family did wasn’t impossible — who knew what kind of ruthless person the Bunker Clan had unintentionally provoked?

As Bunker’s protector, the Hedley Family didn’t step forward for revenge but instead managed some of the assets, which was somewhat reasonable.

Qu Jianlei hadn’t paid attention before, feeling it had nothing to do with him.

But today, all had been laid out, and the situation was clear: the Hedley Family wasn’t entirely innocent!

More importantly, the other party knew he was Jian Lei now, and if he didn’t respond... where would his dignity be?

However, speaking of it, it indeed was the Hedley Family digging their own grave by not checking thoroughly if someone was being replaced and whether it concerned them.

Perhaps they were just hoping that the culprit wouldn’t dare return shortly, thinking that with time, things would pass.

Slig, seeing Jian Lei turning hostile, was almost furious with Bentley — damn you and your talkativeness!

But he didn’t dare to make any extreme reactions, "My lord, there’s some misunderstanding here."

"You’re not worthy to speak with me," Qu Jianlei stated bluntly.

"I’ll give you two hours. Have someone from your family who can make decisions meet me outside the Andre Family’s casino."

"Of course, you don’t have to come... your family is bold anyway."

After saying that, he waved his hand and rolled up Bentley, "Let’s go!"

In a flash, he and Xiao Moshan disappeared into the night like phantoms.

Slig was taken aback for a moment before turning to look at Bentley, letting out a cold laugh, "The Dao Clan’s care... I’ll remember it!"

"What did I care about you?" Bentley looked at him with a half-smile, "Why don’t you explain it in detail?"

"You just..." Slig’s words halted halfway as he suddenly realized, "Are you trying to waste my time? Despicable!"

They had only been given two hours in total!

Bentley’s face twisted suddenly, letting out a cold laugh, "Look at the big face you have; you’re just a small C-level!"

"Your family has done so many disgusting things and doesn’t let others speak? Then let me just say hi to Jian Lei, saying I shouldn’t have said those things!"

"You..." Slig stomped his foot in anger but didn’t dare to argue further, shooting straight away.

The family currently had two B-level warriors, and another was on the verge of a breakthrough.

But these three were all busy with cultivation and usually didn’t manage affairs, making them somewhat difficult to contact.

So this time indeed couldn’t be delayed.

Qu Jianlei and the others arrived at a small grove outside the casino, and Bentley sat weakly on the ground, staring blankly.

Qu Jianlei knew his feelings were complicated and didn’t disturb him.

After a while, he finally said, "Old Ben, you decide, how should we handle the Hedley Family?"

He truly wasn’t used to handling such matters, had he known, he would have brought Flower Scorpion along.

Xiao Moshan replied leisurely, "He’s already asleep."

Qu Jianlei turned to look and indeed, Bentley was leaning against a tree, half-open eyes asleep!

Just then, someone approached from the distance, "Lord Jian Lei, are you here?"