“Old Ancestor! That brat is so audacious, daring to insult the Liu Family as if no one dares to oppose him. How can we just let him go like this?”
“Yes, Old Ancestor! We have to teach him a lesson. If you ask me, killing him would be best!”
“Enough, all of you!!”
Liu Zongting stared at the dozen or so disciples of the Liu Family before finally resting his gaze on Liu Chengdong.
Unfortunately, Liu Chengdong was not of his bloodline, or else he would have had some confidence to back himself up.
He was Liu Chengdong’s great-great-granduncle—the third younger brother of Liu Chengdong’s grandfather.
Sadly, in the direct lineage of the Liu Family, none of the previous generations had the qualification to cultivate, so Liu Chengdong’s generation was the first to truly enter the path.
But now that this matter had escalated, whether to let Xu Ping’an go or not, Liu Chengdong’s opinion was very important.
However, Liu Zongting was at least sure that by putting his own reputation on the line, Liu Chengdong would give him some face.
After all, no matter what, he was now the second strongest cultivator in the entire Liu Family.
As for the strongest, that was the Great Ancestor—Liu Zongting’s great-grandfather and Liu Chengdong’s Great Ancestor—who was currently in seclusion.
Liu Chengdong furrowed his brows and glanced at Liu Zongting. Seeing his resolute expression, he could only reluctantly agree.
“Since Great-Granduncle has spoken, how could I not respect that? Xu Ping’an, I will let you leave today, and I will never pursue this matter again, but you must promise that from now on, you will never see Yingying again.”
Xu Ping’an looked at the members of the Liu Family gathered before him and shook his head slightly.
“It seems the Liu Family Patriarch and Great Ancestor still haven’t realized the gap between us…”
Xu Ping’an took a slow step forward.
Boom!
The moment his foot touched the ground, the heavens seemed to collapse and contract in reverse!
In an instant, an overwhelming pressure crushed down on all the Liu Family disciples!
Those with weaker cultivation were immediately pressed to the ground, veins bulging, exerting every ounce of strength yet unable to move an inch.
Those pinned to the ground were all cultivators at the Refining Essence, Transforming Qi stage—without even the strength to resist.
Those who barely managed to stand were at the second stage, Refining Qi, Transforming Spirit.
Yet among everyone in the courtyard, except for Liu Zongting, who was at the Golden Core stage, the rest were all at the Heart-Moving Stage.
Only Liu Zongting, despite feeling as if he were carrying a mountain and moving sluggishly, was not completely overwhelmed.
Liu Chengdong’s eyes widened, veins bulging, and his teeth clenched tightly.
At this moment, he truly could not believe it. He even wondered if he was dreaming.
That itinerant doctor he had always looked down on, who roamed the streets and alleys, actually possessed such tremendous power!?
“Old Ancestor, now… can we discuss whether to let him go? Or is it that the Liu Family will let me go, or I will let the Liu Family go?”
Xu Ping’an’s eyes were calm as he strolled leisurely forward, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Liu Zongting’s expression changed several times before gradually softening.
“Hahaha~ Xu Family boy, I knew my eyes weren’t bad. You do have ability! Since Yingying is with you, I’m at ease. Let’s just pretend today’s incident never happened. Later, the Liu Family will send some modest gifts as a token of goodwill. In a couple of days, I’ll go fetch Yingying back, and then we will…”
“No need.”
Xu Ping’an calmly interrupted.
“Old Ancestor, as I said before, I already have a wife and have no intention of taking a concubine. Besides, Liu Chengdong’s daughter is the direct lineage’s eldest daughter—it wouldn’t be right to make her a secondary wife.”
“Then you…”
Liu Zongting frowned deeply.
“I came today just to seek an explanation,” Xu Ping’an said, turning his gaze to Liu Chengdong.
“Liu Family Patriarch, after you took Yingying away yesterday, my wife was heartbroken all night, tears flowing endlessly. Our guests were also furious because of this. I need an attitude from you.”
Liu Chengdong gritted his teeth hard, wanting to hold onto some pride before this poor boy he had always looked down upon. But in the next instant, Xu Ping’an stepped forward again.
This time, not only the few disciples but even Liu Zongting, the Golden Core stage cultivator, trembled all over.
At this moment, except for Xu Ping’an standing upright and Liu Zongting barely holding the pressure, everyone else was already prostrate on the ground, unable to move.
“Xu boy, let’s talk this out! There’s no need for this!!”
Liu Zongting summoned his True Spirit, wildly resisting the immense pressure.
He looked up at the sky. The entire land was pressing down close by.
If Xu Ping’an took another step forward, in the next moment,
the entire Liu Family would be crushed into a pulp!
Disregarding whether this would affect Liu Chengdong’s reputation as family head, Liu Zongting quickly spoke:
“On behalf of the Liu Family, I apologize to you. We will offer a generous gift later. From now on, no Liu Family member will approach your Xu Family residence. All Liu Family disciples younger than me must bow respectfully when meeting you. Do you accept this?”
Xu Ping’an looked at Liu Zongting’s eyes, then at the tightly clenched teeth of Liu Chengdong who refused to speak.
Although Liu Chengdong did not speak, he did not refute Liu Zongting’s words, which meant he tacitly agreed.
His silence was only to save what little face he had left.
At this point, it was enough.
If pushed further, it would truly be a life-or-death struggle with the Liu Family.
Although Xu Ping’an didn’t care about the Liu Family’s fate, he did care about Yingying’s feelings.
If today he became the man who brought the Liu Family to ruin, what would happen when Yingying raised her sword against him in the future?
“Since the Great Ancestor has spoken, today I, Xu Ping’an, will give you some face. This matter is over.”
As he spoke, Xu Ping’an took a half step back, and instantly the pressure on everyone’s shoulders vanished without a trace.
Liu Chengdong stood up with a dark expression.
His emotions were incredibly complex.
He treasured his daughter and didn’t want to entrust her to an itinerant doctor wandering the streets.
But who could have imagined that an ordinary person he had looked down upon possessed such means?
He felt regret, surprise, but above all, fear.
Because just now, the boy he had dismissed as worthless had so casually toyed with the Liu Family as if it were nothing.
“Liu Family Great Ancestor, this junior will take his leave. I came only for an explanation. But if in the future anyone from the Liu Family takes revenge for personal reasons… what should I do?”
Xu Ping’an never liked trouble. He wasn’t afraid of it, but he hated it.
So it was best to clarify now.
“Naturally, deal with it as you see fit. After today, if any Liu Family disciple tries to retaliate against you, you don’t owe any explanation—deal with them directly.”
“Really?”
“Of course!”
Xu Ping’an nodded before raising his hands in salute.
“Liu Family Patriarch, since this matter is over, I must apologize. I was rude to intrude without asking. I take my leave now.”
Liu Chengdong’s face darkened as he wanted to say something but found no words. He could only watch Xu Ping’an leave with clenched fists.
Among the Liu Family disciples, there were naturally a few who were arrogant.
“Great-Granduncle, you’re really letting him go just like that? Won’t that bring shame upon the Liu Family?”
Compared to the complicated feelings of Liu Chengdong, Liu Zongting was full of regret!
He regretted not forcing Yingying onto Xu Ping’an in the first place.
Seeing a junior speak so boldly, he suddenly became angry.
“What else do you want?! Today, this Xu Family boy let you go all because of my face! If not for Yingying, do you think the Liu Family would still exist after today?!”
“I’m telling you, I’ve got this Xu boy covered, no matter his ability. After today, if any of you dare to cause him trouble, you’re declaring war on me, Liu Zongting!”
He truly had no other choice. If a reckless boy went after Xu Ping’an, the Liu Family would be doomed next time.
Turning back to look toward the gate, Liu Zongting sighed deeply and waved his hand disappointedly.
“Enough, disperse. I will report this matter to the Old Ancestor…”
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