Xiao Yufan had just settled down in Hidden Guo’s residence when he received some good news—his grandfather and father would be arriving in two days, which meant many powerful experts from Tian Alliance would also be present…
He had come here looking for trouble in the first place. With his grandfather around, he would have far fewer concerns. This time, he was determined to kill both Guo Junyu and that old dog, no matter what.
Hong Zhong had been confined to his quarters by the head of the Hong family, who hoped that in the coming days, Hong Zhong’s strength would improve further. No one could predict whether there might be Post-Heaven Realm experts among the younger generation at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference.
As for the old man of the Hong family’s concerns, Xiao Yufan didn’t comment much. The Hong family had even produced a Spirit Ascension Pill—just imagining how terrifying those warriors cultivated by the Guardian Sanctuaries might be was enough to make anyone uneasy.
Of course, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to provoke unnecessary trouble, but if trouble came knocking, he wouldn’t mind adding a few more enemies to his list.
“I had heard from my father about Tian Alliance before, but I never expected it was actually founded by my grandfather. If you really think about it, my grandfather isn’t any weaker than those from the Guardian Sanctuaries!”
Since the Ancient Martial Arts Conference was still two days away, Xiao Yufan naturally couldn’t stay cooped up indoors. Besides wandering around to clear his head, he was also waiting for someone. The four girls had also been following closely by his side.
Yingluo had no idea about Xiao Yufan’s connection with Tian Alliance. When she learned the truth from her Fourth Grandfather, she was shocked. At the same time, she finally understood why her Fourth Grandfather had suddenly changed his attitude—from opposition to acceptance.
“Even without relying on Tian Alliance’s power, I will become a powerful warrior. Otherwise, how could I protect my woman properly?”
As he casually pulled that delicate, boneless figure into his arms, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a smile. No matter how powerful his grandfather was, he couldn’t protect him forever. Only by becoming strong himself could he safeguard those he cherished most.
He never wanted to experience the pain of standing at the gates of death again. He didn’t want his woman to cry again. Therefore, he could only keep moving forward, step by step.
“Besides Grandfather, Father-in-law is also a strong one. If your husband dares to bully us in the future, we can always run to Grandfather and Father-in-law for help!”
Dongfang Yanran’s beautiful eyes shimmered with a faint smile. Although she didn’t know much about the strength of Tian Alliance, she was well aware of Situ Yonghui’s power. The man who casually founded the Asian Assassin Rankings was ranked number one among the elite. But now, looking back, those rankings couldn’t even begin to reflect his true strength.
“Ahaha, so does that mean we can bully our husband however we like now…?”
Three women make a drama, let alone four. Soon, the sweet and soft voices of the four girls filled the air, drawing curious glances from everyone around.
Xiao Yufan shook his head with a smile. He had long grown accustomed to those strange looks. But just at that moment, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure within a crowd…
A slight curve lifted the corner of his lips. A playful smirk danced across Xiao Yufan’s handsome profile. He had been here for a while, and finally, he had run into someone he knew. Judging from the looks of it, things over there were getting pretty lively.
The crowd had nearly completely surrounded an open space. The Ancient Martial Arts Conference had gathered many geniuses from powerful factions. With their pride and confidence, conflicts were bound to happen.
“Situxuan, what exactly do you mean? I don’t recall ever provoking you—why would you attack me?”
A man tightly clutched his chest, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He glared at Situ Xuan and his group, his eyes flashing with icy fury. But given the gap in strength, even though he was furious, he dared not strike back. He knew Situ Xuan was a member of the Situ main family.
This man was Situ Wenchang. However, his former arrogance had now turned into bitter defeat. Though at the early stage of the Qi Condensation Realm, his strength was still considered weak compared to those present.
“This place isn’t for someone like you. Go back. Although you’re no longer officially a Situ, your weak strength only brings shame to us. I’m just trying to protect the reputation of the Hidden Situ Clan.”
Situ Xuan looked at Situ Wenchang with disdain. In his eyes, this so-called “Junior Triad Leader of the North” was no different from a useless wretch. Of course, without Tian Alliance and that man’s existence, Situ Xuan wouldn’t even have deigned to glance at a branch member of the Hidden Situ Clan.
“What gives you the right to make me leave? We are all Situ family members—don’t go too far…”
Situ Wenchang’s face darkened. As one of the Northern Junior Triad, he had always enjoyed prestige and respect. He had never experienced such humiliation before. However, ever since Gao Hong’s death and the subsequent decline of the Luan family, the 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!”
Situ Xuan could easily subdue Situ Wenchang with a mere flick of his wrist. But he had no intention of actually laying a hand on him—because Situ Wenchang wasn’t even worth that much effort.
Never having suffered such humiliation before, Situ Wenchang felt the weight of countless strange glances upon him. His lips twitched violently. He didn’t know the full extent of Situ Xuan’s strength, but one thing was certain—none of the people around him were ones he could possibly rival.
A gentleman can wait ten years to avenge a wrong. But if Situ Wenchang simply turned and left now, wouldn’t he become the laughingstock of everyone? Yet he also knew that resistance would be pointless…
“I’ll give you three seconds. If you don’t leave by then, I won’t mind having someone drag you out!”
Seeing Situ Wenchang’s expression shift between fury and hesitation, Situ Xuan’s expression grew even more mocking. Did he hate him? Not in the least. Gaining the hatred of one more useless person wouldn’t even make him flinch. On the contrary, he thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of control.
Gritting his teeth bitterly, Situ Wenchang knew that discretion was the better part of valor. He hadn’t come here to shine at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference in the first place—he had just been unwilling to leave. But now, it seemed he had no choice but to go.
But just as he was about to turn and leave, a familiar voice drifted over from behind…
“They told you to leave, and you actually did? So you’ve truly lost even the most basic sense of dignity. No wonder he looked 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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