Luo Xiu and Zhao Gandan locked eyes, his own expression calm and unfazed.

He suddenly broke into a faint smile. "Old beast, I am Luo Xiu."

Zhao Gandan's gaze turned fierce as he raised his hand to strike.

At that moment, Lin Xiyue rushed forward, pulled Luo Xiu away, and shielded him with her body.

"President Zhao, I don't know what happened between Luo Xiu and your disciple, but we can talk this out. We will compensate for whatever is needed."

She had seen Luo Xiu's skills and knew he was a formidable fighter, but she didn't believe for a second that he was a match for Zhao Gandan. After all, this was the vice president of the Sea City Martial Association, the single most powerful man beneath the four Grandmasters!

"Hmph!" Zhao Gandan snorted, looking at Lin Xiyue with disdain. "Little girl, the first time I saw you, you had just learned to walk. Since when is it your place to speak here?"

"My disciple is in this state because of that brat behind you! So today, no matter what, I will make him pay the price! Nothing anyone says will make a difference! Forget you—even your grandfather is less than nothing to me!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu was secretly amused. He smiled and said, "Old bastard, how about I also let you..."

But before he could finish, Lin Xiyue shot him a harsh glare.

"Luo Xiu, be quiet. Do you have any idea who this is? You, get back. I'll handle this."

Luo Xiu was stunned and a little surprised. From the look of it, Lin Xiyue was dead set on handling this herself.

Meanwhile, Lin Fei, who had been so eager to curry favor earlier, was now hiding far in the back, not daring to make a sound.

At this time, He Dang Gui and Li Jiuzhen also hurried over, positioning themselves in front of Luo Xiu to shield him.

He Dang Gui said gravely, "President Zhao, why don't you give this old man some face and let this matter drop? As for your disciple's injuries, I can take a look at him. I will do everything in my power to heal him."

Li Jiuzhen quickly voiced his agreement.

Both old men knew of Luo Xiu's unparalleled Medical Techniques, but they were unaware that his true expertise was not in medicine, but in the Martial Way.

But Zhao Gandan was completely unmoved and refused to defer to anyone.

"Divine Doctors, I have the utmost respect for you both, and frankly, I don't wish to offend you. But I'm sure you know my temper," he said. "Besides, as I've already said, nothing anyone says will make a difference today! What's more... this is a matter for the Martial Association. The Medical Association has no reason to interfere!"

He pointed a finger at Luo Xiu, his eyes sharp as daggers. "This little beast crippled my disciple and severed my lineage! The two of you should understand what that means... This is nothing short of a mortal feud. He *will* pay the price today!"

Seeing Zhao Gandan's attitude, the two Divine Doctors felt helpless. But the two old men had no intention of backing down. They were determined to protect Luo Xiu, no matter what.

Meanwhile, Du Gang, Xu Tao, and the others wore gloating expressions. They never expected to see such a good show today.

Throughout Sea City, Zhao Gandan was notorious for his explosive temper and for acting without regard for the consequences. Few dared to provoke him. Apart from President Su of the Martial Association, there was truly no one who could keep him in check.

"Heh, that wild dog is dead for sure today. Serves him right!" Xu Tao muttered, his expression cold as he imagined Luo Xiu's fate.

Du Gang glanced at him with a slight smile before turning to He Dang Gui. "Teacher, for a martial artist, passing down their Martial Way is more important than life itself. You shouldn't get involved. Just let them settle it on their own."

He Dang Gui, however, seemed not to have heard him at all. He was deeply disappointed in this disciple of his.

Next, Lin Youyuan spoke up. "President Zhao, this matter has nothing to do with our Lin Family."

The other members of the Lin Family all nodded in agreement, terrified of being implicated. Even top-tier families didn't dare to lightly cross the Martial Association, let alone the insignificant Lin Family.

Zhang Cui stared at Lin Xiyue with a look of pure exasperation. "Xi Yue, get over here right now! This doesn't concern you. Luo Xiu has nothing to do with you anymore! Whether he lives or dies is none of your business!"

Lin Xiyue looked at Zhang Cui with disappointment, then at the rest of her family. In that instant, she completely gave up on them.

Sarcastically, she said, "Luo Xiu just saved Dad and Grandpa, and you're already turning your backs on him?"

Lin Youyuan just chuckled. "Saved them? The only reason this happened to the Lin Family in the first place is because Luo Xiu caused trouble outside. It's his responsibility to bear!"

Lin Xiyue frowned. "The fire at the Lin Family Winery had absolutely nothing to do with Luo Xiu!"

"Lin Xiyue, don't you forget that your surname is Lin! You are one of us!" Lin Youyuan roared, finally losing his patience.

Lin Xiyue simply gave a faint smile. "Being born into a family like this is my shame."

"Xi Yue, you..."

"That's enough."

Luo Xiu finally spoke. He put a hand on Lin Xiyue's shoulder, gently guiding her aside. Then he stepped past the two old men and walked slowly toward Zhao Gandan.

He felt the saying was absolutely correct—only when you're truly in trouble do you find out who around you is human, and who is a ghost.

"It's such a trivial matter, yet look how worked up you all are... I really don't know where you people find the energy."

Saying this, he looked up at Zhao Gandan with a smirk. "Old bastard, go on. What price do you want me to pay?"

Zhao Gandan stared at Luo Xiu, his brow slowly furrowing. For some reason, at this moment, Luo Xiu was giving off a faint sense of pressure.

Han Zhitao, still on the stretcher, suddenly started to struggle, croaking, "Quick! Master... avenge me! Quick!"

Luo Xiu's figure suddenly blurred, vanishing from before Zhao Gandan's eyes as if he had evaporated into thin air.

The next moment, a blood-curdling scream echoed through the hospital room.

Everyone snapped to their senses and whipped their heads around, their faces etched with shock.

Luo Xiu was already standing over Han Zhitao, one foot planted firmly on his chest. The ribs that had just been set were mercilessly shattered.

"Master, save me..."

"Shut up."

Luo Xiu stomped on his face, silencing him with the sole of his shoe.

Zhao Gandan turned crimson with rage. Unable to restrain himself any longer, he roared, "You little beast, you're courting death—!"

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK…

Just then, a light knocking came from the door.

The entire hospital room fell instantly silent.

Du Gang, being closest, reached out and opened the door.

A beautiful figure leaned in, offering everyone a polite smile. Then, from behind her, an older figure emerged.

It was none other than Su Guobang and his granddaughter, Su Shanyue!

The moment Zhao Gandan saw them, he rushed over.

"President Su, Miss, what brings you two here?"

Su Guobang simply smiled at him before ignoring him completely. His eyes swept across the room until they landed on Luo Xiu. His face immediately broke into a wide grin as he hurried over, carrying several bags and packages.

"Doctor Luo, you really are here! I've been looking all over for you!"

"..."

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