Qin Song glanced at Chen Yang with disdain and said proudly, "My master, Li Zhendong, was one of the earliest members to join the Martial Association. He rose through the ranks to become a Hall Master, overseeing a local division!

"Later, he voluntarily resigned from his position as Hall Master and single-handedly established the Feiyang Martial Arts School! After more than a decade of development, this martial arts school has become the very best among all local schools in Lingjin City!"

At this point, Qin Song puffed up with pride. "So tell me, isn't my master impressive? I know you have some fighting skills, but you can only scare a little girl like Xiaomo! You might not like to hear this, but in front of my master, you're nothing!

"In fact, many of the senior students at the Feiyang Martial Arts School could easily cripple you with a single move."

Finally, Qin Song's lips curled into a sneer as he stared provocatively at Chen Yang. Just you wait, you brat. When my boxing skills are perfected, I'll grind you under my heel.

Chen Yang ignored his provocation and nodded earnestly. "Hearing you put it that way, he does sound quite impressive!"

"Of course!" Qin Song scoffed. "But don't even think about it. He'd never accept you as a disciple, and you can't afford the expensive tuition. Of course, if you use the Qin Family's money, then pretend I never said a thing."

The implication was clear: Chen Yang was nothing but a freeloader in the Qin Family and should remember his place.

"Impossible!" Luo Sulan said coldly from the side. "As long as I'm here, he won't get a single penny from the Qin Family!"

"My only worry is Xiaoqiu..." Qin Song trailed off, but everyone understood what he meant.

Chen Yang waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry. Why would I seek a master to learn boxing? In this world today, I'm afraid no one is qualified to teach me."

Qin Song was stunned for a moment, then he scoffed. "Could you please engage your brain before you brag? You're making a complete fool of yourself."

"He's just a loser. Why do you even bother with him?" Luo Sulan said mockingly. Just then, Qin Qiu returned, and Luo Sulan beckoned to her. "Xiaoqiu, come and eat! We were waiting for you."

「At the dining table.」

Luo Sulan boasted, "Xiaoqiu, I have some great news! Today, Qin Song became a disciple of Li Zhendong, the head of the Feiyang Martial Arts School. Our family will soon have a great Fist Master! When that time comes, I'd like to see who dares to bully you or the Qin Family!"

Qin Qiu gave Qin Song a surprised look, feeling rather taken aback. She hadn't expected that this guy would still think about learning how to fight at his age?

Glancing at Chen Yang, she instantly understood. Without a doubt, the guy wanted to crush Chen Yang with his martial skill. That way, Chen Yang would have nothing left to distinguish himself in this family.

Qin Qiu smiled and said, "There's no need to wait for the future. No one is bullying me or the Qin Family now, are they?"

"That's only because you have a mysterious benefactor helping you from the shadows. Otherwise..." Luo Sulan sighed, then shot a glance at Chen Yang. "If we had to rely on this loser, the Qin Family would have been crushed countless times over by now."

Hearing the words "mysterious benefactor," Qin Qiu fell silent. This matter had always been a thorn in her side. She hated being indebted to anyone, but this person was as elusive as a divine dragon showing its head but not its tail, impossible to track down.

Qin Song wore a smirk and cast a sarcastic look at Chen Yang. He had heard the stories about this mysterious benefactor and naturally assumed Chen Yang had been cuckolded.

Chen Yang, however, just smiled without a word and picked up his bowl to eat.

Just then, a man walked in from outside. He was around fifty years old, with a stout, well-proportioned body that would put even fitness enthusiasts to shame. His tiger-like eyes shimmered, and he carried an authoritative presence that made people afraid to meet his gaze.

Luo Sulan, Qin Qiu, and Qin Mo all frowned, looking at the newcomer with questioning glances.

Qin Song, however, froze for a second before his expression turned to one of ecstatic joy. Unable to hide his excitement, he stammered, "Th-that's my master, Li Zhendong! I can't believe he came to our home right after the apprenticeship ceremony! I wonder what he wants with me!"

Luo Sulan reassured him with a smile. "It must be something good. Go on, greet him."

"Yes, yes, I'll go right now!" Taking a deep breath to calm his racing thoughts, Qin Song left the dining table and hurried to meet Li Zhendong.

Luo Sulan declared with a meaningful, proud expression, "People are like a pasture. If the grass is lush, fine horses and fattened sheep will come on their own! But if it's barren, it will only attract venomous pests that harm everyone around."

The target of this remark was crystal clear.

Yet, not only did Chen Yang ignore her, but a faint, unreadable smile also played on his lips.

Was Li Zhendong really here to see Qin Song? To put it bluntly, the guy was just a new apprentice who had just been accepted. What right did he have to make his master pay a personal visit?

"Master, why have you come? If you needed something, you could have just called. There was no need for you to come in person!" Qin Song said with great humility.

"You, you..." Li Zhendong was dumbstruck. "This is your home?"

"Yes, Master!" Qin Song nodded, then extended a warm invitation. "We were just about to eat. If you don't mind, Master, please join us."

Li Zhendong glanced toward the dining room. When he saw Chen Yang sitting there eating, he was completely stunned. How is my new apprentice from the same family as that man? This... That man is terrifyingly strong! A single knife-hand strike from him nearly split a table in two! Why didn't you just learn from him? Why bother seeking a master elsewhere when you have one right here?

But Li Zhendong was an incredibly perceptive man. From this detail alone, combined with his knowledge of Chen Yang's status as a live-in son-in-law, he instantly deduced the family dynamics.

"This has nothing to do with you!" Li Zhendong was already seething with anger, so his tone was anything but pleasant. He shoved Qin Song aside and strode toward the dining table.

"This..." Qin Song was bewildered. What is going on? He didn't have time to think and quickly hurried after him.

Watched by a multitude of puzzled eyes, Li Zhendong walked up to Chen Yang, bowed, and said with a sheepish smile, "M-Mr. Chen, I am the head of the Feiyang Martial Arts School and the father of those three menaces. It was due to my poor discipline that those three blind fools offended you. I am here today specifically to offer you an apology."

Instantly, everyone except Chen Yang was dumbfounded.

Li Zhendong is apologizing to Chen Yang? What in the world is going on?

Chen Yang didn't even look up from his bowl as he spoke, his words shockingly calm. "That's not how you apologize, is it? And what was it I said to you before?"

Li Zhendong's expression darkened, a dangerous glint flickering in his eyes.

"Of course, if you're not satisfied, you can attack me right now," Chen Yang added, squinting as he shot a glance at the man.

Instantly, a chill ran down Li Zhendong's spine. He quickly lowered his head, avoiding a gaze as fierce as a wild beast's.

Cold sweat streamed down his back.

In all his years in the martial arts world, he had never met someone so terrifying! That gaze alone was enough to make him surrender without a fight! Too terrifying!

THUD!

Li Zhendong's knees buckled, and he crashed to the ground, kneeling.

"I'm sorry! Please, be magnanimous and spare the Feiyang Martial Arts Association!"

Qin Song: "..."

Luo Sulan: "..."

"..."

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