Xiao Yufan walked up to Lan Yue’s side, casually wrapping an arm around her alluring figure, prompting several pained groans from nearby onlookers.
Gong Hao’s eyes flickered with a chilling glint. In his mind, Lan Yue had already been his destined woman. Xiao Yufan’s actions were no different from desecrating his goddess, and it was an outright slap in his face.
“Honey, did you miss me?”
Xiao Yufan paid no heed to the murderous gaze directed at him. He had long been indifferent to others’ displeasure—there were too many people who disliked him anyway. He felt nothing more than pity for those individuals.
Lan Yue nodded gently, a delicate blush spreading across her face. Feeling the warmth radiating from Xiao Yufan, the corners of her eyes curled into a gradually widening smile.
Seeing their goddess respond this way, many men involuntarily swallowed hard. In their eyes, Xiao Yufan was undoubtedly a formidable figure who had managed to tame such a beautiful woman.
“So, you’re the man Lan Yue keeps talking about?”
Gong Hao felt he could hardly contain himself. This guy was treating him like thin air. After all, he was a prominent figure at Huaqing University—when had he ever been so utterly ignored? This was beyond tolerable.
“Can’t you tell?” Xiao Yufan smirked slightly, not even bothering to engage the man further.
“No matter who you are, starting today, I will fairly compete for Lan Yue. I will make Xiao Yue my woman!”
His tone was filled with arrogance, and his voice rang loud and clear, ensuring everyone could hear. He had made his stance clear, believing this bold declaration might capture the lady’s heart.
“Classmate Gong Hao, please respect yourself. I’ve already said we aren’t that close!”
Before Xiao Yufan could speak, Lan Yue’s expression darkened slightly. How dare this man speak recklessly in front of her husband? She absolutely refused to allow such disrespect, especially not wanting her husband to misunderstand.
Gong Hao’s face turned grim—he hadn’t expected Lan Yue to give him absolutely no face at all.
“My woman isn’t a toy, nor does she need you competing for her. So, you can leave now!”
Xiao Yufan had no intention of causing trouble, but since this fool had made Lan Yue angry, he had to show his stance. Otherwise, people might really think he was just here idly eating his meals.
“What did you say?” Gong Hao’s aura flared, his expression darkening. He had already been itching for a fight, and now Xiao Yufan dared to tell him to leave? How could he possibly accept that?
“I said get lost. Are you pretending not to hear me or really deaf?”
Xiao Yufan smiled as he spoke, completely unaffected by the rising tension. No matter how strong this man was, he wasn’t a Neijing master. One step difference, a world apart. If this idiot wanted to start something, he wouldn’t mind letting him lie on the ground.
“Die!” A flash of coldness in his eyes, Gong Hao suddenly lunged forward, his movements swift and seamless as he aimed a punch straight at Xiao Yufan’s face.
Gasps erupted among the crowd. They all knew Gong Hao was a formidable fighter, and they could already imagine Xiao Yufan lying on the ground. The thought made them secretly delighted—who wouldn’t resent their goddess being taken away?
Their hearts were filled with imbalance. Watching Xiao Yufan get beaten up would definitely bring them satisfaction…
However, what happened next nearly made their necks stretch out in shock. Gong Hao’s fist hadn’t even reached Xiao Yufan when he was sent flying backward. This felt like watching a movie scene.
But this performance was too realistic. Gong Hao crashed heavily into a tree beside the lake, shaking the tree violently.
Swallowing hard, everyone’s expressions changed. This man was just too monstrous. Without a word, he had sent someone flying. If it had been anyone else, just that fall alone could have left them dizzy and disoriented.
“Damn, I’m glad I didn’t provoke this madman earlier or I’d be doomed!”
Those who had previously shouted about confronting Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but feel a chill run down their spines. In their eyes, Xiao Yufan was no less than a madman—attacking instantly and with such strength.
Lan Yue had initially felt some concern that Gong Hao might hurt Xiao Yufan, but seeing her husband’s valor, her face lit up with a smile once again.
“You’re a Neijing master!” Gong Hao struggled to rise from the ground, his eyes filled with shock. The two of them clearly weren’t on the same level. From the moment Xiao Yufan moved, he could tell—this was a Neijing master.
Others might not know about Neijing masters, but he understood clearly, because his Gong family was part of a hidden clan…
“Oh? You know about Neijing masters?”
Xiao Yufan was slightly surprised but reasoned that this fellow must be no ordinary person if he could possess such strength. Still, even so, the man was nothing in his eyes.
“No matter how strong you are, I suggest you don’t provoke me, or I can’t guarantee your safety!”
Gong Hao’s expression hardened. As a member of the Gong family, he understood the power of a Neijing master even better. A direct confrontation would certainly leave him at a disadvantage. Moreover, he vaguely suspected that this man’s background wasn’t simple either.
“Don’t test my patience with your temper, or you’ll surely regret it!”
Xiao Yufan’s smile carried a teasing edge. Usually, he was the one issuing threats. It was rare for someone else to threaten him. Today, being threatened publicly by this fool, he suddenly felt like laughing.
Seeing Xiao Yufan completely dismiss his threat, Gong Hao clenched his jaw tightly. But he wasn’t a fool—he knew better than to provoke another beating right now. However, when had he ever swallowed such humiliation?
“I’ll remember today’s humiliation, Xiao Yufan…”
Gong Hao cast a cold glance at Xiao Yufan before turning and walking away through the crowd. Xiao Yufan furrowed his brows slightly. From what he remembered, there was no Gong family in the capital. Judging from this fellow’s strength, could it be that the Gong family was a hidden clan?
If that were the case, things might get a bit complicated. But only slightly. If provoked, even the strongest forces wouldn’t intimidate him in the least…
Watching Gong Hao leave, the crowd lost interest and dispersed. What was supposed to be an exciting showdown had ended so abruptly. If they stayed any longer, it would be impolite. No one could predict what might happen next—they had already witnessed Xiao Yufan’s ferocity.
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