Xiao Yufan had just settled down in the hidden Guo family residence when he received some good news—his grandfather and father would be arriving in a couple of days. This meant that many powerful experts from the Tian Alliance would also soon be present…
He had come here deliberately looking for trouble, and with his grandfather around, he wouldn’t have to hold back. This time, whether it was Guo Junyu or that old dog, he was determined to kill them both!
Xiao Yufan had just settled down in the hidden Guo family when he received good news: his grandfather and father would be arriving in two days, which meant many powerful figures from the Tian Alliance would also be present…
He had come here to stir up trouble, and with his grandfather around, he had fewer concerns. This time, whether it was Guo Junyu or that old dog, he was determined to kill them!
Hong Zhong had been confined by the Hong family patriarch to his residence, with the aim of helping him improve his strength in the next few days. No one knew if a post-natal realm expert would emerge among the younger generation at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference.
As for the Hong family patriarch’s concerns, Xiao Yufan didn’t say much. The Hong family had produced something like the Spirit Ascension Pill, and who knew if those trained by the Guardian Temple would be even more terrifying.
Of course, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to provoke other troubles, but if trouble came his way, he wouldn’t mind having one more enemy.
“I had heard my father mention the Tian Alliance before, but I never expected it was actually founded by my grandfather. If we’re comparing, my husband isn’t much weaker than those Guardian Temple guys!”
Since there were still two days before the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, Xiao Yufan naturally couldn’t stay cooped up indoors. Besides wandering around to relax, he was mostly looking for someone, and the four women were always by his side.
Yingluo didn’t know about Xiao Yufan’s connection to the Tian Alliance. When she found out from her fourth grandfather, she was very surprised. She also understood why her fourth grandfather had been so opposed before but suddenly changed his attitude today.
“Even without relying on the Tian Alliance’s strength, I will become a powerful figure. Otherwise, how can I protect my women?”
With a gentle smile, Xiao Yufan pulled the delicate figure into his arms. No matter how strong his grandfather was, he couldn’t protect him forever. Only by becoming strong himself could he protect those closest to him.
He didn’t want to experience the pain of hovering at death’s door again, nor did he want his women to suffer again. So, he had to keep moving forward step by step!
“Besides Grandpa, Father-in-law is also a powerful figure. If my husband dares to bully us, we’ll go to Grandpa and Father-in-law for help!”
Dongfang Yanran’s beautiful eyes held a faint smile. Although she didn’t know much about the Tian Alliance’s strength, she was well aware of Situ Yonghui’s power. The man who had casually established the Asian Assassin List was the top-ranked transcendent figure. But now, it seemed these things couldn’t fully demonstrate his true strength.
“Giggle, does this mean we can bully our husband whenever we want…”
Three women make a drama, let alone four. Soon, the soft chatter of the four women spread, drawing everyone’s attention.
Xiao Yufan shook his head with a smile. He was used to all the strange looks. But just then, he noticed a familiar figure in the crowd…
The corner of his lips curled into a playful smile. After being here for a while, he had finally run into an acquaintance. But it seemed things were quite lively over there!
The crowded area was tightly packed, as the Ancient Martial Arts Conference had gathered many geniuses from transcendent forces. These people were mostly proud, and conflicts were inevitable.
“Situ Xuan, what do you mean? I don’t think I’ve done anything to provoke you. Why are you attacking me…”
A man clutched his chest, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He glared at Situ Xuan and his group, his eyes filled with sharp coldness. But given the difference in strength, even if he was furious, he didn’t dare to retaliate. He also knew that Situ Xuan was from the Situ family.
This man was Situ Wenchang. However, his previous arrogance had now turned into defeat. Although the initial stage of the Condensed Force Realm wasn’t weak, compared to the others present, he was at the bottom.
“This isn’t a place for you. Get lost. Although you’re no longer part of the Situ family, your strength is just embarrassing. I don’t want you tarnishing the reputation of our hidden Situ family!”
Situ Xuan glanced disdainfully at Situ Wenchang. In his eyes, this so-called Northern Three Young Masters was no different from trash. Of course, without the Tian Alliance and that man’s existence, he wouldn’t even spare a glance at a branch of the hidden Situ family.
“Why should I leave? We’re both from the Situ family. Let’s not go too far…”
Situ Wenchang’s face turned livid. As one of the Northern Three Young Masters, he had always been in the spotlight. He had never been treated like this before. However, since Gao Hong was killed and the Luan family fell, the Northern Three Young Masters had already lost their former glory.
“Too far? It seems you still don’t understand what I’m saying. If you don’t leave, I can’t guarantee that the next one to attack won’t be me!”
Situ Xuan could easily render Situ Wenchang powerless with a single move, but he didn’t want to bother. This person wasn’t worth his effort.
Having never been humiliated like this before, Situ Wenchang’s lips twitched as he felt the many strange looks around him. He didn’t know how deep Situ Xuan’s strength was, but one thing was certain: none of the people around him were someone he could match.
A gentleman seeks revenge even after ten years, but if Situ Wenchang left now, he would become the laughingstock of everyone. Yet, he also knew that resistance would be futile…
“I’ll give you three seconds. If you don’t leave, I won’t mind having someone carry you out!”
Seeing Situ Wenchang’s uncertain expression, Situ Xuan’s face showed even more mockery. Hate him? He didn’t care at all. One more trash hating him wouldn’t hurt him, and he enjoyed this feeling of control.
Gritting his teeth, Situ Wenchang knew it was better to avoid trouble. He hadn’t come here to shine at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, but he was still somewhat unwilling. However, it seemed he had no choice but to leave.
But just as he was about to turn and leave, a familiar voice reached his ears…
“He tells you to leave, and you actually leave? It seems you don’t even have the most basic dignity. No wonder he looks down on you. If it were me, I wouldn’t think highly of you either. You’re truly disgracing the Situ family!”
Turning around, Situ Wenchang’s body trembled slightly once more…
As for the Hong family elder’s concerns, Xiao Yufan didn’t comment much. The Hong family had even produced something like the Soul-Enhancing Pill—only heaven knew how terrifying those individuals cultivated by the Guardian Temple might be.
Of course, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to provoke unnecessary trouble, but if trouble came knocking, he wouldn’t mind adding another enemy to his list.
“I’ve heard from my father about the Tian Alliance before, but I never expected it was actually founded by my grandfather. If we compare, my old man isn’t any weaker than those from the Guardian Temples!”
Since there were still two days until the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, Xiao Yufan naturally didn’t want to stay cooped up indoors. Besides wandering around to clear his head, there was also someone specific he was looking for, and the four girls continued to follow him closely.
Yingluo didn’t know about Xiao Yufan’s connection to the Tian Alliance. When she learned the truth from her Fourth Grandfather, she was extremely surprised. At the same time, she understood why her Fourth Grandfather had previously opposed the relationship so strongly, only to suddenly change his attitude today.
“Even without relying on the Tian Alliance’s strength, I will become a powerful expert myself. Otherwise, how could I protect my woman properly?”
He casually pulled the soft, boneless figure into his arms, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. No matter how strong his grandfather was, he couldn’t protect him forever. Only by becoming a powerful expert himself could he protect those closest to him.
He never wanted to experience the pain of standing at death’s door again, nor did he want to see his woman cry once more. Therefore, he could only keep moving forward, step by step.
“Besides Grandpa, Father-in-law is also a powerful expert. If your husband ever dares to bully us, we’ll go find Grandpa and Father-in-law to take our side!”
A faint smile lingered in Dongfang Yanran’s beautiful eyes. Though she didn’t know much about the Tian Alliance’s strength, she clearly understood Situ Yonghui’s power—the man who had casually created the Asian Assassin Rankings was the number one on that list, an existence far beyond others. But now, looking back, those rankings couldn’t even begin to reflect his true strength.
“Hehe, then does that mean we can bully our husband however we want?”
Three women could already make a scene, let alone four. Soon, the four girls’ soft, giggling voices filled the air, drawing curious glances from everyone around.
Xiao Yufan shook his head with a smile. He had long grown used to all the strange looks, but just then, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure within the crowd…
A slight curve lifted the corner of his lips. A playful smile played across his handsome profile. He had been here for a while, and finally met someone familiar. But judging from the looks of it, things over there were getting pretty lively.
The crowd had tightly surrounded an open space. The Ancient Martial Arts Conference had gathered many genius experts from powerful factions. Most of them carried an air of pride, so conflicts were bound to happen.
“Situxuan, what exactly do you mean? I don’t recall offending you. Why would you attack me?”
One man tightly clutched his chest, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He glared at Situxuan’s group, his eyes flashing with cold fury. But given the power disparity, even though he was furious, he dared not make another move. He also knew that Situxuan was from the main branch of the Situ family.
This man was none other than Situ Wenchang. However, his previous arrogance had now turned into bitter defeat. Though at the early stage of the Qi-Condensing Realm, his strength was still considered weak compared to those present.
“This place isn’t for you. Go back. Although you’re no longer a true Situ, someone with your strength only brings shame. I just don’t want you to ruin the reputation of our hidden Situ family!”
Situxuan glanced at Situ Wenchang with disdain. In his eyes, this so-called “Junior Triad Leader of the North” was no different from a useless waste. Of course, without the Tian Alliance and that man’s existence, even a branch member of the hidden Situ family wouldn’t even be worth his attention.
“What gives you the right to ask me to leave? We are both Situ family members. Don’t go too far…”
Situ Wenchang’s face darkened. As one of the Northern Junior Triad Leaders, he had always enjoyed prestige and respect outside the family. He had never experienced such treatment before. However, ever since Gao Hong’s death and the subsequent decline of the Luan family, the so-called “Northern Junior Triad” had already lost its former glory.
“Too far? It seems you still don’t understand what I’m saying. If you don’t leave now, I can’t guarantee that the next one to attack won’t be me!”
For someone like Situ Wenchang at the early Qi-Condensing stage, Situxuan could easily subdue him with a single hand. He simply didn’t feel it was worth the effort, as someone like Situ Wenchang wasn’t even worth his attention.
Never having suffered such humiliation before, feeling the crowd’s curious and mocking gazes, Situ Wenchang’s lips twitched violently. He didn’t know exactly how powerful Situxuan was, but one thing was certain—none of the people around him were ones he could rival.
A true gentleman bides his time for revenge, but if he just turned and left now, wouldn’t he become the laughingstock of everyone here? Yet he also knew that resisting would be useless…
“I’ll give you three seconds. If you don’t leave, I won’t mind having someone carry you out!”
Seeing Situ Wenchang’s face flickering between hesitation and fury, Situxuan’s expression turned even more mocking. Did he hate him? He didn’t care in the least. Adding one more person who hated him wouldn’t hurt him at all. In fact, he thoroughly enjoyed this feeling of control.
Gritting his teeth bitterly, Situ Wenchang knew it was better not to provoke someone stronger. He hadn’t come here to shine at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference anyway—he was just unwilling to leave so easily. But now, it seemed he had no choice.
Yet just as he was about to turn and leave, a familiar voice drifted over…
“They told you to leave, and you actually did? So it seems you’ve even lost the most basic dignity. No wonder he looks down on you. If it were me, I wouldn’t think highly of you either. You really have disgraced the Situ family name!”
Turning around, Situ Wenchang’s body trembled once again…
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