Despite the presence of dozens of crew members, not a single one stepped forward, merely watching from the sidelines with cold eyes.
Although Jun Zifang was quite famous in the industry, she was arrogant and overbearing due to her family's influence, often cursing at lower-level staff. Consequently, many of them were now secretly taking out their phones to take pictures and post them on Weibo.
It was foreseeable that once the photos were uploaded online, Jun Zifang's reputation in the entertainment industry would be ruined.
While Jun Zifang dared not struggle, she continued to curse vehemently. Her insults grew increasingly vulgar, even dragging Xiao Yunlong's ancestors through the mud.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan said, "Brother Xiao, why don't we leave first? The Jun family is powerful. You've already avenged me, and I can always quit this film. It's no big deal."
Xiao Yunlong, however, shook his head. "No rush. You haven't finished your meal yet. It's not too late to leave after we've eaten!"
As he spoke, Xiao Yunlong suddenly realized he hadn't had dinner yet. He then waved his hand, "Hey, you, bring me a boxed meal. Yes, you, don't doubt it!"
The person called dared not refuse and, steeling himself, went to fetch a boxed meal.
Liu Ruyan said no more and sat in the pavilion with him to eat.
Although Master Fo did not come here in person, he was undoubtedly paying attention to the situation. After all, this matter involved two people he dared not offend, and if handled poorly, he could be in trouble.
After listening to his subordinate's report, Master Fo paced restlessly around the courtyard.
"Mr. Xiao is too ruthless. Beating Jun Zifang's female bodyguard would have been enough to make an example of them. But he actually laid hands on Jun Zifang herself. This matter has escalated significantly. The Jun family will definitely not let this go!"
"Yes, Master Fo. Someone from the film crew has already contacted the Jun family. I believe the Jun family will arrive at the set before long!"
The trusted subordinate paused before continuing, "Master Fo, the Jun family is powerful. They have an elder who serves as a coach in the Jiangdong Martial Alliance, possessing formidable skills and influence. If something truly happens to Jun Zifang, the Jun family will surely hold you responsible, as the incident occurred within your company's film set."
"Don't I know that? Mr. Xiao is young and impetuous, too impulsive!"
Master Fo shook his head and sighed, "Alas, I can no longer hide. I must go and show my stance as a mediator, otherwise, the Jun family might really hold me accountable!"
With that, Master Fo turned and walked out, while his subordinate hurried to get the car.
Meanwhile, back at the film set, fifteen minutes later, Xiao Yunlong and Liu Ruyan had finally finished eating and put down their chopsticks.
Just then, two black Mercedes cars roared in. Before the cars had even stopped, a tall, slender, artistic young man jumped out, accompanied by an elderly man with gray hair and beard, and three imposing bodyguards.
The surrounding crew members saw this and began to whisper and discuss, "The Jun family people are finally here. This is going to be interesting."
"The Jun family is one of the three ancient aristocratic families in Sucheng, with immense power. Especially since they have someone holding a high position in the Jiangdong Provincial Martial Alliance, rumored to be a master. This short-haired young man named Xiao actually dared to lay hands on Jun Zifang. He's in big trouble now!"
"I bet that young master Jun Bufan from the Jun family will break both of that short-haired young man's legs and then hang him up. After all, the Jun family is not to be trifled with!"
As soon as Jun Bufan got out of the car, he saw Jun Zifang hanging high up, and his entire body erupted in fury.
"Outrageous, simply outrageous! To humiliate my cousin like this, has he grown a leopard's gall?"
Jun Bufan lunged forward, looking around, "Who is it? Which scoundrel did this? Get out here!"
"Young Master Jun, it was him, that kid!" a staff member pointed towards Xiao Yunlong by the pavilion.
"Bastard, are you tired of living? How dare you lay hands on a member of my Jun family? Today, I will break your dog legs and hang you up!"
Jun Bufan gritted his teeth and shouted, clenching his fist, and charged towards the pavilion.
Xiao Yunlong remained seated steadily in the pavilion, a slight smile on his lips. "I heard you want to break my legs? Are you sure?"
Jun Bufan was about to make a move, but when he saw Xiao Yunlong's face clearly, his expression changed drastically, and he froze as if struck by electricity.
The surrounding crew members, who had been anticipating a spectacle, became confused. Why had the young master of the Jun family suddenly frozen? And judging by his expression, he looked like a mouse encountering a cat.
"What's going on? Why isn't the young master of the Jun family making a move?"
"How should I know!" the crowd whispered.
"You... you are... Mr. Xiao!" Jun Bufan's voice was filled with shock, and even a hint of fear.
"Indeed, it is I!" Xiao Yunlong looked up at him, the slight smile on his lips revealing a hint of playful mockery!
Only then did Jun Bufan recover his senses. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and clasped his hands. "I am truly sorry, Mr. Xiao. I didn't realize it was you just now, so I was momentarily offensive. I beg for your forgiveness, Mr. Xiao!"
After speaking, Jun Bufan bowed ninety degrees. His attitude was not only sincere but also carried a hint of respect.
Just then, Master Fo's car arrived. As he stepped out of the car, he happened to witness the scene. His entire body froze on the spot, his face filled with profound shock.
"Am I seeing things correctly? Jun Bufan, the direct descendant of the Jun family, actually... actually bowed to Mr. Xiao?" Master Fo exclaimed in disbelief.
No one answered him. Everyone in the courtyard was stunned. After all, Jun Bufan was a direct descendant of the Jun family, and the Jun family was a prominent family in Sucheng, the most elite family. For Jun Bufan to bow to someone immediately upon arrival, how could they not be shocked?
What shocked them even more was that Jun Bufan remained with clasped hands and bowed, seemingly not daring to straighten up until he received a nod from Xiao Yunlong.
Moreover, even Jun Bufan's teacher quickly walked up to Xiao Yunlong and also bowed, clasping his hands. "Good day, Mr. Xiao. I didn't expect to meet you again so soon."
At this moment, the entire courtyard of the old Western-style house fell into a deathly silence, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Jun Zifang suddenly roared, "Jun Bufan, what's wrong with you? Are you possessed? The scruffy kid in front of you is the one who hung me up. Hurry up and attack, cripple this damned scruffy kid!"
Jun Bufan did not move, maintaining his bowed posture with clasped hands. However, beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. He couldn't help but curse Jun Zifang, the idiot, for provoking Mr. Xiao.
After all, the person in front of him was a Martial King who had surpassed the Grandmaster level of Hua Jin, possessing the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown!
If he truly angered the other party, he could take their lives with a flick of his hand. Even Elder Bai would likely not withstand a single move from him!
Xiao Yunlong remained seated, saying calmly, "A few days ago at Sucheng University Town, you did step forward to protect Ruyan and the others. Stand up and speak!"
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao!" Jun Bufan breathed a sigh of relief and finally straightened up.
Master Fo, watching from outside the courtyard, was so shocked his jaw almost hit the ground. "My heavens, what am I seeing? Jun Bufan of the Jun family is actually respectfully bowing to Mr. Xiao. This is too unbelievable!"
At this moment, his subordinate whispered, "Master Fo, from this, it can be seen that Mr. Xiao's identity and background are likely truly extraordinary."
"Do you need to tell me that? Mr. Xiao has such powerful skills at his age. One can imagine his background is extraordinary," Master Fo retorted.
The subordinate naturally dared not speak further, but he thought to himself with some frustration, if Master Fo truly saw Mr. Xiao's extraordinary background, he wouldn't have been hiding earlier.
Jun Bufan stood there somewhat awkwardly. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Mr. Xiao, Jun Zifang is my cousin. If she has offended you in any way, I hope Mr. Xiao will be magnanimous and forgive her."
Xiao Yunlong said sternly, "If I weren't giving you some face, I would have destroyed her long ago, not just hung her up. Listen carefully, three hours. Anyone who dares to take her down before then, kill!"
The word "kill" caused Jun Bufan to tremble all over, and even Elder Bai felt immense pressure, as if a great mountain had suddenly descended upon him.
"Ruyan, let's go!" Xiao Yunlong said, standing up. He took Liu Ruyan's hand and walked out of the courtyard under the shocked and fearful gazes of everyone.
Jun Zifang was enraged and suddenly struggled wildly, roaring, "Jun Bufan, are you scared of some scruffy kid like this? Are you still a member of our Jun family? Hurry up and let me down, do you hear me? I order you to let me down quickly!"
Jun Bufan quickly walked over, gritting his teeth, "You idiot, if you don't want to die, shut up. Do you know that if it weren't for me, you would have lost your life just now? Stay put, and you won't get down for at least three hours!"
"You... you coward! You make me so angry! You scruffy surname Xiao, listen to me, I will remember this enmity. I will never let you go. One day, I will turn you into a human stick and hang you on the city walls of Sucheng!" Jun Zifang roared hysterically.
Xiao Yunlong couldn't be bothered with such trash. He walked out of the courtyard and was about to get into the car.
Master Fo quickly scurried over, saying, "I am truly sorry, Mr. Xiao. This is my fault. I didn't handle it properly and caused Miss Liu to suffer grievances. I will punish myself!"
Without waiting for Xiao Yunlong to speak, the overlord of Sucheng's underworld, this emperor of the underworld, actually slapped himself across the face. And he slapped himself hard, his plump face immediately swelling and turning red.
Xiao Yunlong glanced at him and said coldly, "Listen carefully, I don't want a next time. If she is ever bullied in your establishment again, you find a rope and hang yourself!"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao. Starting tomorrow, I will assign several of my skilled disciples to personally protect Miss Liu, ensuring not a single hair on her head is harmed!" Master Fo patted his chest.
Xiao Yunlong said no more. After getting into the car with Liu Ruyan, he stepped on the accelerator and sped away.