The entire place fell silent, save for the crisp sound of slaps and Di Pan’s pained cries.
Everyone around stared, stunned.
Where did this ruthless individual come from, daring to slap Di Pan across the face in public? Weren’t they afraid of retaliation?
“I truly didn’t expect there to be someone in Blood State so audacious as to provoke the Di family!”
“This fellow is truly fierce. He’s beaten Di Pan into a pig’s head, shattering all his teeth.”
“Naturally. Have you not seen the hundreds of silver needles all over his body? He’s that ruthless to himself, so he’s bound to be even more brutal to others.”
“Di Pan has always been arrogant and tyrannical, his wickedness known far and wide, yet no one has ever dared to touch him. Now, someone has finally stepped up to teach him a lesson. It’s truly satisfying.”
“A true man, a true hero! I declare him the most formidable ‘Needle Man’!”
Soft murmurs rippled through the crowd. Many watched the scene with immense excitement, regarding Ji Mo as a hero.
Ji Mo had done what they wished they could but dared not, instantly becoming an idol in many hearts.
However, some beings watched with cold eyes, their lips curling into sneers.
Slapping Di Pan was akin to slapping the Di family’s face. How could there be good consequences? His fate was surely tragic.
Being a hero came at a price, and it would be a gruesome death.
“Bastard, you dare touch me? Do you know who I am? I will ensure you die a horrible death…”
Di Pan, his face covered in blood and contorted with rage, roared at Ji Mo.
*Slap!*
He was met with another merciless slap.
“I am an elder of the Di family.”
*Slap!*
“I am Di Tianzheng’s uncle, his paternal uncle…”
*Slap, slap!*
“I’m a sc…”
*Slap, slap, slap!*
“Please… please, stop… hitting me…”
Di Pan whimpered, his words slurred, his mouth leaking air. His teeth had been knocked out, his face was askew, and it was swollen like a pig’s head.
If the beating continued, his head might just explode.
He had tried to fight back with all his might, but he was utterly powerless against Ji Mo, ultimately forced to beg for mercy in humiliation.
“Young Master Ji…”
Gu Qian choked back tears, his eyes brimming with gratitude.
If Ji Mo hadn’t intervened, he wouldn’t have known what to do. He couldn’t possibly sacrifice his disciple’s honor to survive.
Xiao Ya’s bright eyes sparkled.
This was a true man. The way he beat up that lecherous old Di Pan was simply dashing.
She had doubted Ji Mo’s strength before, but now, it seemed Young Master Ji was indeed a hidden master, just as the Sect Master had predicted!
“This brat, I never expected him to possess such strength. I misjudged him.”
The Seven Fiends Ghost Granny murmured from not far away, her face etched with shock.
She had never taken Ji Mo seriously, never imagining that despite his unassuming appearance, he possessed astonishing power.
After all, Di Pan, with his early-stage Emperor Immortal realm cultivation, was utterly unable to fight back. This indicated Ji Mo’s strength was at least at the mid-stage Emperor Immortal realm, if not higher.
Among the younger generation, he was already an outstanding existence.
“It’s a pity he’s still too young, too inexperienced, and doesn’t understand the ways of the world. Provoking the Di family will only lead to his death.”
While the Seven Fiends Ghost Granny marveled at Ji Mo’s strength, she somewhat disdained his approach to life.
Stepping forward to help, offending those he shouldn’t have. No matter how monstrous his talent, he would eventually be killed by the Di family.
“Return the Flower Fairy to the young lady.”
Ji Mo commanded sternly, demanding Di Pan return the Flower Fairy he had forcibly seized.
Di Pan’s face flushed and paled. He had always been arrogant, but now he had been beaten into submission, his dignity utterly shattered. He couldn’t swallow this insult.
Moreover, he was unwilling to part with the Flower Fairy in his hand. This thing was incredibly rare and precious.
The Flower Fairy was indeed breathtaking.
She was no bigger than a palm, delicate and exquisite, her body sculpted like jade, flawless and pure, like the most intricate work of art in the world.
The Flower Fairy was clearly unwell, her small face pale, her ruby-like eyes filled with a pitiable sorrow. She weakly flapped her transparent wings, attempting to break free from Di Pan’s grasp.
This little creature was simply too adorable. Not only girls, but men too, found her irresistible. Di Pan truly couldn’t bear to return her.
“Do you want me to slap you again?”
Ji Mo rolled up his sleeves, preparing to deliver more slaps to Di Pan.
“I’ll return it, I’ll return it now.”
Di Pan flinched, a flicker of malice in his pupils.
What I cannot have, I will destroy. No one else shall have it.
Di Pan secretly channeled all his immortal energy into his palm, then, along with the Flower Fairy in his hand, he directly struck towards Ji Mo’s face.
*Boom!*
A dazzling energy sphere exploded on Ji Mo’s face, emitting a deafening roar.
Di Pan seized the opportunity to turn and flee. As long as he escaped danger, he would immediately gather Di family experts and return for revenge.
Di Pan had barely run a thousand meters when he felt a tightening around his neck. A slender hand had grabbed him.
“You old scoundrel, you tried to play dirty with me.”
Ji Mo’s face darkened. The Flower Fairy’s soft body was pressed against his forehead.
Di Pan’s full-force sneak attack had not harmed him in the slightest; instead, it had angered him.
“Impossible, how are you unharmed? And this Flower Fairy, why hasn’t it exploded…”
Di Pan was stunned. Ji Mo’s displayed strength far exceeded his imagination.
What baffled him even more was why the Flower Fairy remained intact after his full-power attack, when it should have been reduced to dust.
This Flower Fairy was clearly unusual, something was amiss.
However, he had no time to ponder further before his legs lifted off the ground. Ji Mo had grabbed him and slammed him violently onto the ground.
*Thump!*
The earth shook!
This impact created a large pit, the ground cracking like a spiderweb, mud and stones flying, dust billowing.
Di Pan spat out large mouthfuls of blood, his body convulsing. Countless bones in his body were broken, and he was nearly killed on the spot.
“You… if you dare kill me, the Di family will never let you go…”
He was filled with dread, but his mouth remained defiant, believing that with the Di family as his backing, no one would dare to take his life.
“Oh, guess whether I dare.”
Ji Mo chuckled. This fool never feared any threats.
Just as he was about to deal with Di Pan, the Flower Fairy pressed against his forehead stopped breathing and slowly slid down.
“Dead?”
Ji Mo caught the Flower Fairy with his hand, looking at the small, lifeless body with its eyes closed, filled with regret.
“Hahaha, what I couldn’t have, you won’t have either. Die of anger.”
Di Pan cackled triumphantly.
“Ah, you old bastard, give me back my Flower Fairy!”
Xiao Ya, standing nearby, burst into tears.
Ji Mo frowned, poked the Flower Fairy’s body with his finger, then took a deep breath, pouted his lips, and leaned in.
This action stunned everyone present.
What was this move?
“My heavens, what is he doing? He’s not going to desecrate even the dead, is he?”
A startled cry rang out. Long Lingli, who happened to witness this scene, was so shocked her jaw nearly dropped to the ground.