As Xiao Yufan and the others stepped out of the study, they coincidentally encountered the pro-Tan faction led by the Second Elder. However, when their gazes settled on Xiao Yufan, their faces turned deathly pale.
They had originally come to verify whether Xiao Yufan had indeed emerged from the Cold Water Ravine. Yet the result astonished them greatly—this man had truly walked out of the ravine, unscathed.
“Well well, isn’t this the Second Elder from the Imperial Pu Clan? Did you eat some pork liver? Why’s your face that color?”
Situ Yonghui stepped forward, his expression exaggerated as he chuckled. He bore no reverence for this old fossil, naturally, since he wasn’t part of the Hidden Imperial Pu Clan. Besides, power dictated respect—he didn’t think this old relic could surpass him in strength.
“Hmph, I didn’t come here to exchange words with a foolish child. I came for evidence. Since I’ve already received the answer I wanted, I shall take my leave!”
The Second Elder cast a cold, icy glare at Situ Yonghui, though he didn’t overdo his reaction.
“Just a Second Elder, yet one might mistake you for the head of the Hidden Imperial Pu Clan! Judging by the Second Elder’s current might, perhaps you yourself don’t wish to sit on the clan leader’s throne, but you’d rather your son or grandson claim it instead!”
“You reckless child, don’t speak nonsense! Don’t think—”
“Don’t think you can act high and mighty just because of your age. If it comes down to strength, even if you were much stronger, I could still kill you right here. Do you believe me or not?”
Before the Second Elder could finish speaking, Xiao Yufan saw his father’s figure vanish from his spot. In the next moment, Situ Yonghui had already appeared before the Second Elder, gently placing his hand on the latter’s neck.
As Xiao Yufan and his companions emerged from the study, they happened to encounter the pro-Tan faction led by the Second Elder. However, when their gazes settled on Xiao Yufan, their expressions immediately turned ashen…
They had come to verify whether Xiao Yufan had truly emerged from the Cold Water Gorge, and the result left them utterly astonished. The man had indeed walked out of the Cold Water Gorge, unscathed.
“Well, if it isn’t the Second Elder of the Huangpu family! Have you been eating pig liver? Why is your face that color?”
Situ Yonghui stepped forward, looking at the Second Elder’s expression, and laughed exaggeratedly. He was not a member of the hidden Huangpu family, so naturally, he held no respect for this old relic. Besides, in a world where strength reigns supreme, he didn’t believe this old-timer was any stronger than him.
“Hmph, I’m not here to bicker with fools. I came for evidence. Now that I’ve gotten the answer I wanted, I’ll take my leave!”
The Second Elder shot a cold glance at Situ Yonghui, his eyes icy, though he didn’t overreact.
“You’re just a Second Elder. People might mistake you for the head of the hidden Huangpu family. Judging by your current demeanor, it seems you either want to take the position of family head yourself or have your son or grandson take it!”
“Young brat, watch your tongue! Don’t think for a moment—”
“Don’t think you can flaunt your seniority. If we’re talking about strength, even if you were a bit more powerful, I could still kill you right here. Do you believe me or not?”
Before the Second Elder could finish his sentence, Xiao Yufan saw his father’s figure vanish from his spot. In the next second, he appeared right in front of the Second Elder, his hand gently resting on the latter’s neck.
Fearless, domineering…
This was everyone’s impression of Situ Yonghui. Xiao Yufan was also stunned. The strength his father had just displayed was likely far superior to that old scoundrel from the hidden Guo family, who was already a peak-level expert in the Condensing Power realm. Could it be that his father had surpassed that level and was a super expert?
Moreover, Xiao Yufan had never seen his father exude such overwhelming dominance before. If his grandfather was the wise and steady Silver Fox, then his father was the untamed and ferocious Tiger.
“What are you doing…”
Under Situ Yonghui’s threat, the Second Elder only felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Situ Lingyu was a powerhouse of their time, but he hadn’t expected Situ Yonghui to have grown so formidable without anyone noticing. This level of strength was enough to kill him.
“Nothing much. I just want to teach you, this old relic, to behave. Otherwise, you might really start thinking no one dares to touch you.”
With a slight smirk, Situ Yonghui increased the pressure on his hand, though not enough to suffocate the Second Elder. In this state, his calm voice carried an even more intimidating force.
“Yonghui, let the Second Elder go. After all, this is still the territory of the hidden Huangpu family. You’re making it difficult for the Huangpu brothers.”
Situ Lingyu narrowed his eyes and spoke softly. He knew his son’s actions were merely meant to intimidate these old relics, lest they think the Tian Alliance was some pushover.
“Indeed, the Second Elder is an elder after all. I hope Yonghui can let him go out of respect for my humble position.”
Huangpu Yi coughed dryly and picked up the conversation. Since Situ Yonghui had done what he wanted to do, he felt quite pleased, though he didn’t show it.
However, Situ Yonghui was tactful and immediately released the Second Elder, though the icy look in his eyes still left the Second Elder speechless.
The Second Elder was also deeply dissatisfied with Huangpu Yi. If he had intervened earlier, he wouldn’t have been put in such an awkward position. It seemed that his past actions had already greatly displeased the head of the hidden Huangpu family, and this was just a lesson.
Thinking this, his expression turned slightly cold, and Huangpu Yi, as if knowing what he was thinking, curled his lips into a faint sneer…
Moreover, Xiao Yufan had never seen his father display such overwhelming dominance before. If his grandfather was a wise and steady silver fox, then his father was an untamed, fierce tiger.
“What do you intend to do…?”
Under Situ Yonghui’s threat, the Second Elder only felt a chill run down his back. He had known that Situ Lingyu was a powerful figure in the world, but he hadn’t expected Situ Yonghui to have grown so formidable unknowingly. This kind of strength was sufficient to kill him outright!
“Nothing much. Just want to remind you old fossils to behave yourselves. Otherwise, you might really think no one dares to touch you!”
Situ Yonghui’s lips curled slightly, forming a faint arc. He increased the pressure on his hand slightly, though not enough to suffocate the elder. In this state, his soft, eerie voice carried even more intimidation.
“Yonghui, release the Second Elder. After all, we’re still on the Hidden Imperial Pu Clan’s territory. Doing this makes it hard for the Imperial brothers to handle the situation.”
Situ Lingyu narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke gently. He knew his son was only trying to intimidate these old relics, otherwise they’d really think the Tian Alliance was composed of pushovers.
“Yes, the Second Elder is still a senior. I hope Yonghui can respect my humble request and let go.”
Coughing dryly, Imperial Pu Yi smoothly joined the conversation. Since Situ Yonghui had done what he wanted done, he naturally felt very pleased inside, though he didn’t show it.
However, Situ Yonghui was also quite perceptive. He directly released the Second Elder, though the icy coldness in his eyes still left the elder speechless.
The Second Elder, in turn, was extremely displeased with Imperial Pu Yi. If the latter had intervened earlier, he probably wouldn’t have been so humiliated. It seemed that the Hidden Imperial Pu Clan’s leader was already very dissatisfied with him because of previous actions. This was merely a warning.
Thinking thus, his expression grew slightly colder. Imperial Pu Yi seemed to understand his thoughts, smirking slightly with a trace of coldness…
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