"Undefeated Sword Pride?"

Luo Xiu raised his eyebrows and chuckled. "The name does sound intimidating."

He then ignored Zhu Hongmo and strolled into the night.

"This reckless little brat… truly rebellious to the core, impervious to all reason and persuasion!"

Zhu Hongmo was so angry he wanted to hit someone. He looked at Boss Huang and Qian Laoyao beside him. "Let's go first. Forget about this kid!"

Boss Huang struggled to stand up straight, his gaze profound as he watched Luo Xiu's figure disappear into the night. After a brief hesitation, he decided to leave.

Whether Luo Xiu had the ability to hold back Guan Changyun or not, if they didn't take this opportunity to escape, they would truly be letting down his efforts.

At this moment, Luo Xiu had already walked up to Guan Changyun and stopped, sizing up the so-called "Undefeated Sword Pride."

Gradually, Luo Xiu began to feel somewhat disappointed.

He had initially thought this so-called Grandmaster would be incredibly powerful, but now, face to face, he felt the man was still unsubstantial.

Ever since he came down from the mountain, he had this feeling of "lightness" no matter who he faced.

That feeling was probably best described as being unable to withstand a single blow.

As such, he had never taken any opponent or enemy standing before him seriously.

"Young man, do you wish to challenge me?" Guan Changyun finally spoke into the silence.

Luo Xiu smiled. "Not really. I don't want to challenge anyone. It's just that they want to leave, and you won't let them, so I have no choice but to stand in your way."

"You think you alone can stop me?"

"I can."

Luo Xiu's reply was so direct that it sounded casual, further showing a kind of disdain for Guan Changyun.

Guan Changyun's expression turned stern, and he said slowly, "Sometimes, when boldness goes too far, it is no longer courage, but ignorance and foolishness."

Luo Xiu, however, replied, "You're quite old. It wouldn't seem right for me to slap or beat you. How about you listen to me and just let this go for tonight?"

Hearing this, Guan Changyun's gaze suddenly became sharp. He could no longer tolerate this insufferably arrogant young man before him!

An invisible Sword Qi erupted from his body, spreading out like a hurricane in all directions! Within a radius of tens of meters, the potted plants and trees were instantly sliced clean through!

However, Luo Xiu seemed to feel nothing at all. The sharp Sword Qi couldn't harm him in the slightest, not even enough to sever a single strand of his hair.

Seeing this, Guan Changyun's brow furrowed, his expression growing grave. He hadn't expected this kid to so effortlessly withstand his unleashed Sword Momentum.

Looks like he really has something up his sleeve. No wonder he's so arrogant.

The next moment, his right hand, which had been resting behind his back, slowly lifted. A three-foot-long sword in his grasp emitted a sharp, cold gleam.

"That Zhu Hongmo just now managed to withstand five of my strikes. How many do you think you can take?" he asked. "Young man, I will only use one strike. If you survive, I will let you go."

But Luo Xiu slowly raised a hand and said, "That's too much trouble. How about this: if you can dodge one slap from me, I'll spare you tonight."

As soon as his voice fell, he casually slapped out.

SMACK!

The sound was exceptionally crisp.

Guan Changyun was stunned. He looked at Luo Xiu, his gaze trembling in disbelief. Luo Xiu's slap hadn't been fast—it was just a seemingly casual strike—but for some reason, he had been unable to avoid or even block it.

While he was lost in thought, Luo Xiu swung a backhand slap.

Guan Changyun's heart leaped in alarm. He immediately gathered his wits, focusing all his power into his legs and leaping backward, narrowly dodging Luo Xiu's slap.

Seeing this, Luo Xiu was slightly surprised; he hadn't expected the old man to be able to dodge. But he didn't pursue.

He lowered his hand and smiled. "Your footwork is pretty good, old man. Of all the people I've slapped, you're the first one to dodge."

With that, he turned to leave.

Guan Changyun's old body trembled, his heart filled with a frustration and humiliation that turned into towering rage. His figure suddenly flickered, leaving a string of afterimages in the night as he drew his sword and charged at Luo Xiu.

"Insolent child, taste my sword!"

Yet Luo Xiu didn't even turn his head.

Just as Guan Changyun closed in, before he could even execute his deadly thrust, a thunderous BOOM echoed. Guan Changyun was sent flying backward, sword and all. His body arched like a bow in mid-air, his abdomen deeply caved in as if struck by an invisible fist.

He flew dozens of meters before finally crashing heavily to the ground.

It took him a long while to climb up, and he stared in disbelief in the direction Luo Xiu had departed.

What on earth just happened? Why was I hit by an invisible fist? Could there have been another expert hiding in the shadows?

This series of questions swirled in his mind like a persistent, dark cloud. But after some consideration, he decided not to give chase and let the matter rest.

Forget it. I still haven't fully absorbed the power of the Qi Origin Pill. My meridians are in chaos, and I haven't recovered my peak strength… I'll wait until I've fully recovered. Then I'll pay this kid another visit!

「Elsewhere.」

Just as Zhu Hongmo's group stumbled out of the Cao Family Gate, they heard a loud boom from behind.

"Sigh, that kid… he's probably done for," Zhu Hongmo said. As a Martial Arts Grandmaster, he could tell from the sound alone that someone had been struck by a powerful fist.

Boss Huang was a little worried. "Old Master Zhu, is it really alright for us to just leave like this?"

Zhu Hongmo gritted his teeth. "We can barely protect ourselves as it is! Why worry about anything else? Let's hurry up and go before that old fiend catches up!"

Just then, Luo Xiu leaped down from the high courtyard wall and landed in front of them.

"Xiao Luo?!" Boss Huang's eyes widened as he rushed over.

Seeing Luo Xiu completely unharmed, Zhu Hongmo was taken aback. "Kid… what just happened in there?"

Luo Xiu answered casually, "Nothing much. I just beat the old master back. I doubt he'll dare to follow us. Let's go."

"You? Beat him back?" Zhu Hongmo's face was a mask of disbelief.

Boss Huang and Qian Laoyao were equally incredulous.

"That Guan Changyun is a Grandmaster at the Great Perfection realm, possibly even nearing that legendary stage… Even I am no match for him, let alone you!"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu curled his lip, finding it rather amusing.

I suddenly feel like retorting, 'And who do you think you are?' But considering Zhu Hongmo is on our side, it wouldn't be right to say that.

Zhu Hongmo took a deep breath and said as he walked, "Luo Xiu, I admit you have some skill, but I hope you can be more down-to-earth. Don't exaggerate things just to show off."

"In my opinion… Guan Changyun probably didn't want to stoop to the level of a junior like you, so he let you off."

Luo Xiu was speechless. Listening to Zhu Hongmo's earnest "analysis," he truly didn't know what to say.

At that moment, Boss Huang waved his hand dismissively. "Hey, that's enough! What time is it to be fussing over this crap? We're lucky to be alive tonight. Let's just get out of here!"

And so, they all got into the car and sped away.

Boss Huang and the other two went straight to the hospital, while Luo Xiu returned to Sea City Riviera.

「Another sunny day arrived.」

Luo Xiu woke up naturally, sleeping in until past eleven in the morning.

After getting ready, he went downstairs and happened upon Xu Qianqing, who had just gotten off work. She had bought a lot of groceries and was about to start cooking.

"Luo Xiu, just wait a bit, okay? I'm only cooking for the two of us today, so it'll be quick."

Luo Xiu asked, "What about your two groupmates?"

"Xiao Li and Yueyue went home today. They said they'd be back tonight."

Luo Xiu thought for a moment. "Then let's not cook. We can eat out. I have something to do outside anyway."

"Oh… okay then."

Afterward, Luo Xiu took Xu Qianqing on his electric scooter, and they found a small restaurant for a simple meal.

After they ate, Luo Xiu mentioned he needed to go to the hospital. Xu Qianqing thought about her afternoon off. With her two best friends away, she'd be bored all alone, so she decided to go with him.

Luo Xiu had no choice but to take her along.

Upon reaching the hospital, Luo Xiu went straight to the ward where Wu Tianhua and Ling Feng were staying.

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