After tidying up, Luo Xiu left with Sun Li, leaving Xu Qianqing all alone at home.

Upon arriving at the Martial Association headquarters, Luo Xiu could hear a commotion before he even stepped inside. After entering, they saw Martial Association disciples lying on the ground, unable to get up.

Luo Xiu remarked, "It seems the battle was fierce."

Sun Li's face was full of concern as she clenched her small fists. "If Cao Hong dares to bully Mute Su, I... I'll have you beat them up, Xiu!"

Luo Xiu gave her a meaningful look. "Massage."

"Got it!"

「At that moment.」

The Practice Field was a complete mess, riddled with craters both large and small. Two aged figures darted back and forth across the field, their speed so great it was nearly impossible for the naked eye to follow. Each time the two figures collided, the impact was exceptionally intense, sending shockwaves through The Void and stirring up powerful gusts of wind.

The Martial Association disciples stood watching from a distance, their fists clenched and their faces etched with worry. Cao Hong, who was also observing, wore an arrogant expression and periodically glanced at Su Shanyue, pondering how to get his hands on the stunning beauty.

BOOM!

A loud explosion suddenly erupted from The Void. The two figures stopped flickering, and Su Guobang was seen falling straight from the sky. He crashed heavily onto the ground, smashing a large crater into the hard surface of the Practice Field.

On the other side, Guan Changyun held a three-foot-long sword with one hand and landed lightly. Invisible Sword Qi swirled around him, causing his robes to flutter and giving him the air of an immortal.

He looked indifferently at Su Guobang, who was still twitching in the crater. A look of disdain crossed his face as he smiled faintly and said, "The Solitary Cube Fist... Heh, what a mess!"

"Su Man'er, this is the fourth round. You've lost!"

Su Guobang, gritting his teeth against the pain, struggled to roll over and get up. His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Guan Changyun. "But I haven't admitted defeat! Let's go again!"

His body was bathed in blood and his clothes were in tatters. He was covered in sword wounds, large and small, looking utterly wretched. But the determination in his eyes was as unmovable as a mountain.

"Reaching the peak of the Grandmaster Great Perfection realm is no small feat," Guan Changyun said, a hint of pity in his voice. "In your lifetime, you might still have a chance to break through that final threshold. Why are you so intent on seeking death?"

Su Guobang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and gave a twisted smile. "You sure talk a lot."

Hearing this, Guan Changyun's expression darkened, and he strode toward Su Guobang.

"Since you're so intent on dying, this old man will grant your wish!"

"To die by this old man's sword is an honor for you."

Just then, Su Shanyue rushed out from the crowd, resolutely stepping in front of Su Guobang and shielding the old man behind her.

"Yueyue, what are you doing here? In the Martial Way, destiny determines life and death, and others shouldn't intervene. Step back, quickly!"

But Su Shanyue seemed not to hear him, her gaze fixed intently on Guan Changyun. It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous or afraid facing this legendary figure, but she had no thought of retreating. At that moment, she wondered if her Void Zen Sound would be effective against a Grandmaster like Guan Changyun. However, both Su Guobang and Luo Xiu had instructed her more than once never to reveal the Void Zen Sound unless it was absolutely necessary. She was to continue playing the part of a mute unless it was a matter of life and death.

As she was lost in thought, Guan Changyun suddenly started walking toward her.

"Little girl, do you intend to take your grandfather's place?"

Su Shanyue's gaze hardened, and she immediately assumed a fighting stance. Though she was a woman, she was still a member of the Su Family!

"But you're not qualified yet."

With a scornful expression, Guan Changyun casually waved his hand, sending a powerful gust of wind that blew Su Shanyue away. Her delicate body seemed weightless as she was swept off the Practice Field.

Seeing this, the Martial Association disciples panicked and rushed after her, hoping to catch her. But in the end, Su Shanyue landed in a broad embrace.

She slowly opened her eyes, and they trembled as they came into focus.

"Luo Xiu?"

Luo Xiu gave her a slight smile and a nod. "Looks like I'm not too late."

"Mute Su, are you okay!" Sun Li cried, rushing over to take Su Shanyue from Luo Xiu's arms.

"You bumpkin, why is it you again?" Cao Hong's cold voice came from the side.

Luo Xiu merely shot a sideways glance at Cao Hong without a word before walking unhurriedly toward the Practice Field.

"Xiao Li, remember what you promised me."

Sun Li's cheeks puffed up. "I know, you don't have to remind me!"

Su Shanyue looked at Sun Li in confusion, her gaze questioning.

"You bumpkin, stop right there!" Cao Hong roared, striding rapidly toward Luo Xiu. He had never forgotten the slaps he received at Lin Fei Villa. He had been planning on settling the score with Luo Xiu after dealing with his other business, but he never expected the man to deliver himself right to his door.

Just as Cao Hong was about to make a move, an elderly figure appeared before him like a ghost, blocking his path.

Cao Hong looked up and was so startled that he stumbled back several steps. "Elder... Elder Gui?"

The person who had appeared was none other than Sun Fugui, the Phantom Piercer, one of the Four Great Grandmasters. Those familiar with him simply called him A Gui.

"Young Master Cao seems quite fiery today. How about I help you cool down a bit?"

Hearing this, Cao Hong gave an awkward chuckle, cupped his fists toward A Gui, and obediently stepped aside. With his martial uncle occupied and facing one of the Four Great Grandmasters alone, he naturally didn't dare to act recklessly.

Meanwhile, Luo Xiu had entered the Practice Field and now stood beside Su Guobang.

Su Guobang looked at him with a confused and anxious expression. "Doctor Luo, what are you doing here? Get down from here, quickly!"

In his mind, Luo Xiu's Medical Techniques were unparalleled, but he was not a martial artist. Even if he knew some martial arts, at his age, he could only be in the Body Refinement Phase at best and would be no match for a Grandmaster like Guan Changyun. He was extremely worried and didn't want to get Luo Xiu involved.

At the same time, Su Shanyue, standing outside the Practice Field, was also deeply worried about Luo Xiu. She knew he had exceptional skills, but she didn't believe he could be a match for Guan Changyun. After all, even her grandfather had been defeated several times by him.

In contrast, Sun Li and A Gui seemed perfectly calm. They weren't the least bit concerned about Luo Xiu's strength. Instead, they were more concerned about what kind of humiliation Guan Changyun was about to suffer.

Cao Hong was also surprisingly calm. He looked at Luo Xiu facing Guan Changyun on the Practice Field with pity and disdain. Heh, this mongrel really doesn't know his place, daring to challenge my martial uncle... We'll see how he dies in a moment!

Inside the Practice Field, Luo Xiu looked at Guan Changyun and said with a faint smile, "I'm a peaceful person and I don't like solving problems with brute force, so I try to avoid fighting if I can."

"Besides, Elder Guan, you're getting on in years. I really can't bring myself to strike you."

"Elder Guan, how about we make a deal?"

Recalling the incident from that night, Guan Changyun's expression grew grim. He was reluctant to admit it, but it was true that he had been at a disadvantage that night. As a result, he was still somewhat wary of Luo Xiu. But more than wariness, what he felt most was anger—an anger born of humiliation and resentment.

A Martial Arts Grandmaster, slapped by a junior!

Suddenly, sword light flashed!

Without another word, he lunged forward, thrusting his sword toward Luo Xiu! At that moment, everyone outside the Practice Field subconsciously held their breath, their hearts pounding with worry for Luo Xiu.

Su Guobang struggled to his feet, about to go and help.

SLAP!

The next moment, a crisp sound echoed throughout the Practice Field. Guan Changyun stood frozen in his thrusting stance, a bright red, conspicuous handprint on his face.

Everyone who witnessed this was stunned, their jaws agape. A legendary Grandmaster, actually slapped by a junior?

Cao Hong and his group were stunned silent, unable to believe what they had just seen.

"A sneak attack! That has to be a sneak attack! Damn, that kid is treacherous!" a martial artist from the Cao Family hissed.

"You lowly bastard, you're courting death!"

On the Practice Field, Guan Changyun, seething with uncontrollable fury, raised his sword to counterattack.

SLAP.

Luo Xiu backhanded him again, sending Guan Changyun staggering back several steps before he managed to regain his balance. Guan Changyun's old body trembled as he roared in fury.

"I'll make sure you die a miserable death!"

SLAP. SLAP. SLAP.

Growing impatient, Luo Xiu stepped forward and delivered several more slaps in succession, which finally seemed to silence Guan Changyun. He glared at Luo Xiu with gritted teeth, not daring to make another sound. He was like a beaten wild wolf, full of hatred yet utterly helpless.

Luo Xiu said, "Answer my earlier question."

Guan Changyun thought for a moment, then took a deep breath and asked in a heavy tone, "What deal do you propose?"

"Good question." Luo Xiu smiled radiantly. "Actually, I noticed the other night that you, old sir, won't live more than a month."

"Bullshit!" Cao Hong roared from outside the Practice Field. "You bumpkin, what nonsense are you spouting? Martial Uncle, ignore this bumpkin and finish him off! Just be careful he doesn't sneak attack you again!"

Guan Changyun, however, ignored Cao Hong. He asked Luo Xiu with a cold face, "What do you mean by that?"

Luo Xiu stated bluntly, "The Qi Origin Pill is useless for your injuries. In fact, it will only accelerate the destruction of your meridians."

"How do you know about the Qi Origin Pill?" Guan Changyun's gaze wavered, clearly surprised.

Luo Xiu smiled. "You reek of the Qi Origin Pill's medicinal scent; I could smell it. Besides, your Qi Origin Pill is just a defective product. It's not very effective."

At these words, Guan Changyun's eyelids drooped. With a sudden snort, he turned to leave.

"Cao Hong, we're leaving!"

"But Martial Uncle..."

"Didn't you hear me?!" Guan Changyun thundered.

Cao Hong clenched his teeth in frustration, but had no choice but to lead his men away.

Just then, Luo Xiu spoke again. "Elder Guan, you've already taken your beating today, so I'll let you go. But this man named Cao has to stay."

He stepped forward slowly and added, "No matter what his relationship to you is, he's staying."

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