"Does the Ma family have any reaction?"
After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Chuli suddenly remembered something and asked his daughter.
The death of the Ma family's ancestor was a huge blow to them.
"No, the Ma family is very low-key now. Oh, right, before the Ma family ancestor died, something else happened at the Ma family."
She then recounted how the Feng brothers went to the Ma family to cause trouble, which led to the Ma family's ancestor being provoked and subsequently perishing.
"It seems the Ma family is finished!"
Chen Chuli sighed.
With the Ma family ancestor gone, other families would surely seize the opportunity to kick them while they were down and carve up the Ma family's assets.
It took decades, even centuries, for a family to rise, but it was incredibly easy for one to fall. Not every family could last for hundreds of years.
Therefore, many families focused on cultivating the younger generation, hoping to continue the family's glory.
However, not every family's descendants were capable.
In fact, Ma Liang was considered quite good. At such a young age, his cultivation was already considered outstanding among the younger generation.
It was just a pity.
He had offended Ning Beichen, which resulted in his cultivation being crippled. Unless he experienced some miraculous encounter, his life was essentially over.
If he had lived a quiet life as a wealthy young master, he might have died of old age.
But if his personality didn't change, he would sooner or later stumble again. The Ma family, without their ancestor, could no longer protect him. Da Feng Novel Network
Chen Mingyue also sighed, feeling a sense of shared misfortune with the Ma family.
If there were no successors, perhaps one day the Gusu Chen family would also decline like the Ma family.
In fact, the Gusu Chen family was already on that path.
Among the younger generation of the Gusu Chen family, she was the only one with decent aptitude. The rest were mediocre, barely able to maintain the family's status.
However, no matter how good her aptitude was, she was a girl, destined not to inherit the position of the Gusu Chen family head.
Moreover, after witnessing Ning Beichen's abilities, Chen Mingyue's pride had been shaken. She couldn't fathom how Ning Beichen had achieved such power.
Father and daughter fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts.
Suddenly, Chen Mingyue remembered something Ning Beichen had mentioned earlier and quickly asked her father.
"Dad, do you know about the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique?"
"Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique?"
"Why are you asking about that?"
Chen Chuli asked, confused.
Chen Mingyue recounted what Ning Beichen had told her that day.
Initially, she hadn't paid much attention to it. It wasn't that she didn't know about the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique, but she felt such a thing was simply impossible.
Ning Beichen had also said that someone who knew the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique might seek out their Chen family and that they should be careful.
In reality, Chen Mingyue had been somewhat dismissive, thinking Ning Beichen was exaggerating.
How could the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique, which hadn't appeared in hundreds of years, suddenly surface?
But now, having witnessed Ning Beichen's true capabilities, Chen Mingyue dared not think that way anymore.
"Daughter, is what you're saying true? Did Ning Beichen really tell you this?"
Chen Chuli became immediately anxious.
"Yes, he told me. I had planned to tell you earlier, but then I got busy with other things and forgot."
"And..."
"And at the time, I thought Ning Beichen was exaggerating, or perhaps had some ulterior motive, so I didn't take it too seriously."
Chen Mingyue said sheepishly.
"You didn't do anything wrong. If Ning Beichen hadn't revealed his strength, even if you had told me then, I probably wouldn't have paid much attention..."
Chen Chuli waved his hand, not blaming his daughter.
After all, no one could have imagined that someone only his daughter's age could kill the Ma family ancestor and cause such a stir in Suhang.
"If Ning Beichen isn't lying to you, then this is a big problem. I need to check the ancient texts for any countermeasures against the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique."
Chen Chuli led Chen Mingyue to a study filled with ancient books and began to search.
About three hours later, Chen Mingyue triumphantly exclaimed, holding an ancient book, "Dad, I found it! This book contains an introduction to the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique."
Chen Chuli immediately took the ancient book from his daughter and began to read.
"Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique... reverses the meridians, inner energy surges backward. As long as blood essence remains, one can be reborn anew, but it requires sacrificing one's lifespan as a trigger. Each use will shorten one's life by twenty years..."
"The moment the enemy uses the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique, immediately pierce the Tianmen, Yutang, and Qihai acupoints with a long needle to break the technique..."
Chen Chuli read out the method of breaking the technique from the ancient book.
"Mingyue, go quickly and tell that Ning Beichen the method of breaking it."
Chen Chuli put down the ancient book and said.
"Okay, I'll go right away. However, Father, the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique needs to be broken by piercing three acupoints at the moment of its use. The opportunity is fleeting, and I doubt many people could accomplish this."
Chen Mingyue said with some concern.
"Mingyue, that's not something we need to worry about. You just need to tell Ning Beichen the method. Whether he can succeed is his problem."
Chen Chuli replied.
"Alright, I'm going now."
Chen Mingyue immediately left home and drove out to find Ning Beichen.
Although Ning Beichen had changed his residence, it was no secret to the four major families and Chen Mingyue. So, before long, Chen Mingyue arrived at Ning Beichen's new dwelling.
"I understand, thank you, Miss Chen. Please also thank your father for me. Once I've dealt with this Ryan, if there's an opportunity, I will definitely pay you a visit."
Ning Beichen cupped his hands to thank Chen Mingyue.
"Mr. Ning, you're too kind. If that Ryan truly knows the Heavenly Demon Rebirth Technique, then it is everyone's responsibility as martial artists of our Eastern ancient country to eliminate him!"
Just as Chen Mingyue finished speaking, her phone suddenly rang.
"Miss, something bad has happened! Someone has broken into the Chen family compound, and the master has been injured by the intruder. You need to come back quickly."
The call was from the family butler.
Although Chen Mingyue had not put her phone on speaker, Ning Beichen's hearing was exceptionally acute, and he had already heard the butler's words from Chen Mingyue's phone.
"Mr. Ning, I apologize, but something has happened at home, and I must return immediately."
Chen Mingyue said anxiously, putting down the phone.
"Miss Chen, wait a moment. We'll go with you. I suspect it's that Ryan."
Ning Beichen said immediately.
"Okay, let's go then."
Chen Mingyue did not object. If it was indeed Ryan, it meant that apart from the elder ancestor, no one in the Gusu Chen family could stop him.
However, the Chen family's elder ancestor was not in the Chen family compound but was in seclusion elsewhere, and might not be able to return in time.