Chapter 540 Ruthless
The moment Yareth breathed hisst, numerous descendants in the living room burst into loud sobs,
filling the air with an atmosphere of dismal, while the faces of his several uncles were solemn and
tinged withplex emotions. At that instant, Jonathan, on the contrary, calmed down.
After taking a deep breath, he said to Bruce, “Bruce, please take care of Grandpa''s funeral
arrangements.”
Bruce nodded, saying, “However, Mr. Lawson, Old Mr. Harrington had instructed before, hoping for the
funeral to be kept simple.” Jonathan nodded in response. “We will do everything ording to
Grandpa''s wishes.”
“How can that be?” The second son of the Harrington family, Brendan, stood up. He was about forty-
five years old, slightly overweight, and his face was full of shrewdness. He cut to the chase. “My father
has worked hard for the Harrington family all his life. We must give him a grand funeral no matter
what!”
Jonathan nced at Brendan, clearly seeing a hint of provocation in thetter''s eyes.
Jonathan couldn''t help but feel irritated. Old Mr. Harrington had devoted his whole heart to this family,
yet these people are starting to show their despicable nature right after his passing?
Jonathan understood that Brendan stepped forward to undermine his authority in front of everyone.
He wasn''t acting out of filial piety at all!
Bruce was suddenly in a bit of a bind. Jonathan said in a deep voice, “Bruce, there''s no need to pay
him any mind.”
“All right, Jonathan, you really are something! My father has barely passed, and you''re already
disregarding us elders,” Brendan immediately seized the opportunity to criticize Jonathan.
The eldest son of the family, Jeremiah uttered coldly, “Jonathan, my father just passed away. I didn''t
wish to talk much at this time, but you should not be so disrespectful.”
Jonathan took a deep breath, ncing at Jeremiah and Brendan. Then, he said, “Grandpa just passed
away. Let''s not argue in front of him. Right now, I just want to fulfill hisst wishes and let him rest in
peace. As for the other matters, I will give you a satisfactory answer after Grandpa''s burial, Uncle
Jeremiah and Uncle Brendan. I know what you all want. I believe we''re no fools.”
“You...” Brendan was about to lose his temper.
After all, Jonathan spoke nonchntly, but the sarcasmcing his words was quite evident. Brendan
was about to lose his temper.
Naturally, Jeremiah was enjoying the show.
However, at that moment, Jonathan''s feet suddenly moved.
Crack!
The ground astonishingly cracked open to about five meters wide!
The entire ground shook as if a minor earthquake had urred.
The ground cracked, with Jonathan''s foot as the epicenter.
The sudden disy of power instantly sent a wave of fear through everyone present!
Brendan found himself at a loss for words.
Jeremiah looked at Jonathan with a full sense of apprehension. He finally understood why Yareth
valued Jonathan so much.
For the next two days, Jonathan was busy arranging the funeral for Yareth. Although Yareth had
wished for a simple ceremony, it was important to Jonathan that the arrangement was sincere, despite
its simplicity.
On the second day, Jonathan was busy greeting the rtives.
He mourned for Yareth. Although Yareth had many descendants, and Jonathan''s presence wouldn''t
make a difference, but he still wanted to do as much as he could for Yareth.
On the second day, Aurora, Yeverie, Mabel, and Beatrix all arrived at Yaleview to meet up.
Only Walrion, who was still in Irushea, couldn''t make it in time.
Upon learning about Jonathan''s family situation, Aurora and the group immediately came over,
including Torrence and Jeff.
They attended the funeral as guests.
After paying respects to Yareth at the mourning hall, they went to the parlor to rest.
In the afternoon, unexpected and uninvited visitors finally showed up at the mourning hall.
The neers were none other than the Langeton family, who had a deep-seated grudge against
Jonathan and the Harrington family from before.
The venerable elder of the Langeton family was taken down by Jonathan with a single gunshot, as was
Nelson, the most outstanding of the Langeton family''s grandchildren. Besides, Jonathan also crippled
one of the family''s grandchildren, Frederick.
The Langeton family had been practicing martial arts for generations, but now, the younger generation
had been ruined by Jonathan, resulting in a profound hatred between the two parties!
Therefore, upon hearing the news of Yareth''s death, the head of the Langeton family, Xavier, stormed
over with a few of his sons in tow.
That included the eldest son, Josiah, the second son, Sylvester, and two other younger sons. The party
of five consisted of elites, especially Xavier/
After his family''s elder was killed, he cultivated even more diligently. Now, he had be an expert in
the final stage of the Celestial Soul level.
His physical form had reached perfection, and hisbat force was absolutely terrifying and
formidable!
When the Langeton family members entered, Jeremiah, Brendan, and their group of descendants were
almost scared out of their wits. They had been living carefree lives under the protection of Yareth for
many years. But at that moment, they felt as if their pir of support had copsed.
They were all people without any martial arts skills. Now, with Xavier and his group aggressively
showing up at their doorstep, it was only natural for them to be terrified.
Jeremiah, Brendan, and the rest of their descendants all turned pale. Only Jonathan, dressed in ck
mourning clothes, appeared calm yet somber.
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After Xavier and his group entered, they exuded an intense aura of hostility. Their murderous vibe
made everyone present feel uneasy!
Xavier and his group scanned the surroundings, but they didn''t spot a single expert. Needless to say,
they couldn''t discern Jonathan''s cultivation level.
It was at that moment that Torrence and the others all sensed that something was amiss, and they all
came out.
Seeing the situation, Torrence and the others immediately positioned themselves behind Jonathan,
ready to follow his orders at any moment.
Despite their self-proimed exceptional skills, Xavier and his group failed to discern Jonathan and his
party''s cultivation levels.
Xavier couldn''t believe that there could be so many experts around there. After all, those experts
weren''t somonly found.
“Brat, I bet you never thought you''d see this day, did you?” Xavier said coldly, looking at Jonathan.
Jonathan spoke calmly, “Mr. Langeton, if you''re here to pay respect to my grandpa, you''re most
wee. But if you''re here to cause trouble, I advise you to leave immediately!”
“Brat!” Nelson, Sylvester''s son, was killed by Jonathan. Upon seeing Jonathan, Sylvester''s eyes turned
crimson, and he strode forward, ready to strike Jonathan.
Xavier blocked Sylvester, then turned to Jonathan and said, “We''ll settle our scorester!” He paused
for a moment, then looked at Jeremiah and said calmly, “Mr. Jeremiah, I came here today with two
purposes. First, to pay my respects to your father. Second, to discuss with you our project in
Marsingfill.”
Jeremiah officially felt the pressure from Xavier. It was a fear brought about purely by martial power!
Taking a deep breath, Jeremiah tried his best to remain calm. Then, in a serious tone, he said, “Mr.
Langeton, this is my father''s mourning hall. I won''t discuss business here!”
Xavier snorted, piercing directly into Jeremiah''s chest. Thetter''s face turned pale instantly, and he felt
a tightness in his chest, causing him to cough up a mouthful of fresh blood. Xavier said, “Jeremiah, the
fact that I''m willing to do business with you is a sign of my respect for you. Now that your d*mned father
is no longer around, it''s pitiful that there''s not a single decent member left in the Harrington family. In
the future, if you know how to behave and keep a low profile, I might still be willing to let you get by.
Otherwise—”
The neers were none other than the Langeton family, who had a deep-seated grudge against
Jonathan and the Harrington family from before.
“What will you do, then?” At that moment, Jonathan coldly interrupted Xavier.
Given Jonathan''s temperament, he would have taught Jeremiah and the others a lesson. However,
they were at Yareth''s mourning hall, and Jonathan knew Yareth would not want to see his descendants
being humiliated, so he stepped forward.
“Hah, I almost forgot!” Xavier looked at Jonathan and said, “I forgot you also know some martial arts,
brat. I suppose it''s your modest martial arts skills that give you the confidence to speak to me in this
insolent manner!”
Jonathan spoke calmly. “Xavier, I didn''t want to stoop to your level today. However, since you dared to
cause a scene in front of my grandpa''s mourning hall, I''ll let you in on something, then. When my
grandpa was alive, the Langeton family was nothing more than a lowly being to the Harrington family.
Even with my grandpa gone, you can''t change anything. You''re still just a lowly being!”
“You''re courting death!” Xavier roared in fury. Suddenly, he lunged at Jonathan. His hand transformed
into a fierce w resembling a monster''s talon, aiming directly at Jonathan''s throat!
“How dare you!” Aurora suddenly shouted. Jonathan was the ruler, and she was his servant. How could
she possibly allow anyone to attack Jonathan in her presence?
Instantly, Aurora shielded Jonathan.
Crack!
Aurora had already seized Xavier''s wrist before anyone could clearly see what was happening. With
just a twist, Xavier''s wrist was broken.
With a piercing scream, Xavier staggered back several steps, his face as pale as a ghost.
At that very moment, Xavier''s eyes were wide with disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost. He simply
couldn''t believe it! How could this be possible? Despite my high cultivation level, I''ve inexplicably had
my hand broken by this young woman?
His sons standing behind him were also shocked and dumbstruck.
With a cold gaze, Jonathan swept his eyes over them, then said, “Aren''t you leaving yet?”
Xavier and his group had deeply experienced the terror of Jonathan''s party. They nced fearfully at
Jonathan''s side, then without uttering a word, they turned and left!
That evening, Yareth was officiallyid to rest.
After the funeral was over, Jeremiah received a message.
Xavier, the patriarch of the Langeton family, along with his four sons, were all brutally murdered in their
house.
Upon receiving the news, Jeremiah''s and Brendan''s faces instantly turned deathly pale.
“It''s Jonathan''s doing!” The two exchanged nces, finally arriving at the same conclusion.
“Who would have thought that someone as refined-looking as him could be so ruthless!” eximed
Brendan, still feeling a lingering fear.
Jeremiah remained silent.
Brendan couldn''t help but say, “Jeremiah, Jonathan is so reckless. We''ve offended him quite a bit
before. Do you think he will kill us too?”
Colors drained from Jeremiah''s face, and his body involuntarily trembled as he said, “That shouldn''t
happen! After all, he would still take into ount Dad''s feelings. Moreover, Catherine is our niece.” He
paused for a moment, then added, “At worst, we''ll just obediently regard him as the head of the family
in the future.”
Brendan said, “Jeremiah, let''s do as you suggest. Let''s go find him and take the initiative to submit to
him.”
That was the first time Jeremiah had truly witnessed the brutality of bloodshed. He and Brendan had
lived toofortably under their father''s protection in the past.
Therefore, at that moment, both of them were in a panic.
Even though the business world had often been described as brutal, that was a mere adjective.
What Jonathan was doing now had far exceeded mere adjectives.