The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.

Lin Xiyue hurried to catch up and grabbed Luo Xiu's hand, gently shaking her head at him.

"Luo Xiu, don't be impulsive... I'm not worth it."

The officials from The Official Residence hadn't gone far, and they were about to fight right here. She really didn't know what Luo Xiu was thinking. This is undoubtedly like a minor demon causing trouble before the King of Hell!

But Luo Xiu pulled her hand away. "This has nothing to do with you. I just don't like the look of him."

Cao Hong approached with a ferocious smile. "Country bumpkin, since you're tired of living, I'll be happy to oblige!"

Luo Xiu shrugged. "Come on, grandson."

Just then, a loud voice came from the doorway. "Miss Lin, will you be driving yourself, or would you prefer a ride in our car?"

Lin Xiyue looked at the soldier at the door and said, "You can go on ahead. I'll drive myself."

"Very well, we'll be on our way then."

The soldier gave Luo Xiu and Cao Hong a suspicious look before turning and leaving.

Back in the living room, Cao Hong gave a cold snort. He chose to back off and headed for the main entrance.

"Luo Xiu, I'll remember this. We'll settle the score later."

Luo Xiu smiled indifferently. "Don't forget, you still owe me two pig's trotters."

Lin Xiyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the soldier had arrived just in time. Otherwise, Luo Xiu and Cao Hong would have really come to blows.

I don't know if Luo Xiu is a match for Cao Hong, but either way, losing means a hospital stay and winning means jail time. And Luo Xiu has no background or influence. Once he's locked up, the Cao Family's methods will surely be his doom!

"Luo Xiu, you should go home and get some rest."

After a pause, she added earnestly, "Stay away from Cao Hong and his crowd in the future. They're not as simple as you think; you can't fight them. Protecting yourself is the most important thing, understand?"

Luo Xiu waved his hand dismissively and turned to leave. With a nonchalant expression, he said sarcastically, "Got it, got it. Next time they bully me, I'll get on my knees, call them grandpa, and beg them to let me go."

Lin Xiyue watched Luo Xiu's retreating figure, feeling both angry and helpless.

He's just like a kid still going through a rebellious phase, she thought.

***

After returning to Villa Number One, Luo Xiu went straight into the pharmacy and began tinkering with the medicinal herbs. He spent some time concocting a pill for Boss Huang, one that could help a man regain his dignity. He also prepared a bowl of Heavenly Essence Restorative Balm, which he planned to take to the hospital for Wu Tianhua and Ling Feng the next day.

Once he was finished, he sat cross-legged on his bed and began to circulate the Qihuang Technique to absorb the essence of the remaining medicinal herbs.

Time passed, and before he knew it, it was already past two in the morning.

After absorbing the rare medicinal herbs acquired by Boss Huang, the power of his Qihuang Technique had recovered to fifty percent. With the recovery of the Qihuang Technique's power, Luo Xiu looked much more energetic, the very picture of a spirited young man.

He took a shower and was just about to lie down to sleep when his phone rang inopportunely.

He picked up the phone, annoyed, and saw that it was Cai Wen calling.

Suddenly, a bad premonition surfaced in his mind. For Cai Wen to be calling at this hour, something must have happened. Something major.

And just as he suspected...

"General Luo, it's terrible! Something major has happened!"

Luo Xiu said with some irritation, "Next time you call me, can you please try a different opening line?"

On the other end of the line, Cai Wen hurriedly apologized.

"My apologies, General Luo, for disturbing you at this hour... but this is truly urgent!"

Luo Xiu asked, "What is it?"

"General Luo, after you went to the hospital, Boss Huang took our brothers from the East District to get revenge on the Cao Family, and, well..."

Luo Xiu frowned slightly. "How is Ah Huang now?"

"The Boss is still at the Cao Family Courtyard. We don't know his condition. Qian Laoyao from the North District went too, and there's been no word from him either!"

"General Luo, I think the Boss and the others are... In any case, you have to go over there right away. You're the only one who can save them now!"

"Fine, I'll go take a look."

After hanging up, Luo Xiu sighed in frustration. These people are nothing but trouble. Can't even get a peaceful night's sleep.

***

「Sea City」

In the grand and imposing Cao Family Courtyard.

As soon as Luo Xiu stepped through the gate, he was met with agonizing screams of pain. People lay strewn all around the courtyard—a truly shocking sight. The air was thick with the overpowering stench of blood.

Luo Xiu couldn't help but smirk. These guys really act like they're at war, he sighed to himself.

He walked leisurely further into the courtyard, as if taking a stroll in his own home. As he was walking, he suddenly stopped.

By a flower bed up ahead, he saw Boss Huang and Qian Laoyao leaning against it. Both were covered in blood and staring worriedly into the night. Not far away, Wu Xin had also fallen, his breathing barely perceptible.

Luo Xiu walked straight up to the two Dragon Head bosses. "Looks like tonight's battle was quite fierce."

Startled, Boss Huang looked up at Luo Xiu. "Xiao Luo... why are you here?"

Luo Xiu didn't answer, his gaze fixed calmly on the two figures flickering rapidly in the darkness ahead. He could faintly sense Sword Qi suffusing the air.

"That 'Merciless Iron Hand' or whatever his name is, who's he fighting?"

Qian Laoyao clutched his chest, correcting him with difficulty, "It's the Mixed Yuan Iron Bone Hand, not 'Merciless Iron Hand'!"

Just as he finished speaking, a powerful gust of wind swept past. A Grandmaster, Zhu Hongmo, seemed to appear out of nowhere, screaming as he was sent flying backward to crash heavily in front of them.

A moment later, Zhu Hongmo struggled to his feet. He dropped to one knee, his face pale as he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Clutching his chest, he gritted his teeth. "You are truly worthy of the name Undefeated Sword Pride... Senior Guan, I am utterly convinced of my defeat at your hands!"

Shortly after, a gaunt old man in a gray robe emerged slowly from the darkness, his eyes sharp and his expression aloof. Just standing there, he was like an ancient, unmoving greatsword, making all who looked upon him feel insignificant.

"Back when I roamed Henghai Province unchallenged with my Three-Foot Sword, you were all just snot-nosed brats. Heh. To think that now you've all become so-called Grandmasters."

With a solemn expression, Zhu Hongmo said, "More than a decade has passed, Senior Guan. Your sword has grown even sharper."

"We have brought this humiliation upon ourselves today. Senior Guan, we bid you farewell!" With that, he shot a look at Boss Huang and Qian Laoyao.

Boss Huang had originally come to annihilate the Cao Family. Unexpectedly, they had gained a powerful expert at the Grandmaster Great Perfection Realm to stand guard. This was truly a case of kicking an iron plate.

"Leave?"

"Hmph. Did I permit you to leave?"

"Since you're already here, you might as well stay. Permanently."

"This Three-Foot Sword of mine has been sheathed for over a decade. Tonight, it will drink its fill of blood!"

Upon hearing this, the hearts of Boss Huang and the others grew heavy. It was clear Guan Changyun had no intention of letting them go.

Just then, Luo Xiu started walking forward. "I'll handle him," he said unhurriedly. "Ah Huang, you all go first. It's getting late. We need to wrap this up so I can go home and sleep."

Zhu Hongmo shouted urgently, "Kid, stop right there!"

"Are you out of your mind? How can you still be so arrogant at a time like this?!"

"Get back, now! This has nothing to do with you!"

Even I, a dignified Grandmaster, couldn't last five moves against Guan Changyun. If this kid goes up there, he probably won't even survive a single blow!

Luo Xiu grew impatient. "Old man, this doesn't concern you. Shut your mouth."

Hearing Luo Xiu speak to him in such a tone, Zhu Hongmo grew furious.

"Truly a newborn calf that does not fear the tiger! What an ignorant fool!"

"Boy, you have no idea how terrifying the Undefeated Sword Pride is! If you value your life, I advise you to leave now!"

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