The burly man, wielding a fist imbued with thirty years of cultivation, charged forward, stirring up a gale around him.
Xiao Yunlong remained seated, as unmoving as a mountain. He showed no intention of dodging, nor did he even glance at his opponent.
Seeing the short-haired youth’s audacious display, the burly man roared in fury, increasing the force in his fist.
With a bang, the dining hall erupted with a sound like a muffled thunderclap!
The burly man’s fist landed squarely on Xiao Yunlong’s chest!
However, the scene the burly man had envisioned did not unfold. The short-haired youth was not sent flying by the blow. Far from it, the youth hadn’t even moved. His fist felt as though it had struck an unyielding steel plate.
At this moment, the burly man’s expression changed. The bald man behind him and Xiong Youcai also looked alarmed.
As for Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong, their expressions remained unchanged. Clearly, they had anticipated this outcome. For an inner energy peak minor grandmaster to attempt to shake a great martial king – wasn't that a colossal joke?
“A fist with thirty years of cultivation, and that’s all?” Xiao Yunlong let out a faint, cold snort, and suddenly his body trembled.
With a crisp cracking sound, the burly man’s arm was instantly shattered. Even his corpulent, pig-like body was sent flying.
“This…” the bald monk’s eyes widened suddenly, disbelief flooding his face.
“He was sent flying with a mere tremor. This is Qi Jin leaving the body. You are a Hua Jin Grandmaster!” the burly bald man exclaimed, involuntarily retreating as he spoke.
Xiong Youcai looked utterly bewildered, clearly stunned into silence.
Xiao Yunlong glanced at the bald man and said, “If I don’t permit it, try taking one step out that door!”
The bald man’s right foot had been raised, about to step through the door. Upon hearing Xiao Yunlong’s words, he froze instantly, his right foot suspended in mid-air, too afraid to lower it.
Xiao Yunlong withdrew his gaze and looked at Xiong Youcai. “This is what you call your backing? You dare to challenge me with such meager ability? Truly a joke!”
Xiong Youcai’s face was deathly pale, his legs trembling. “You… what do you want? Are you still going to attack me? Let me tell you, my father is the chairman of the Su City Martial Arts Association. If you dare to lay a hand on me, my father will absolutely not let this go!”
Hearing this, Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong secretly thought, this fellow is truly dragging his father down with him!
“Attack you? You’re overthinking it. You trash are not worthy of me making a move!”
Xiao Yunlong sneered, a playful smile on his lips. “Make the call. Call your father immediately. Since he’s so powerful, have him come over!”
As the chairman of the Su City Martial Arts Association, he bore the responsibility of maintaining the martial arts world of Su City. Yet, this Xiong Binkun was so narrow-minded, and his son was even more insidious and ruthless. Such individuals, if left in the world, could only be a menace.
“What did you say? Have you ask me to call and have my father come over? Did I hear that correctly?” Xiong Youcai’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“You heard correctly. Make the call now. I’ll give you fifteen minutes!” Xiao Yunlong said calmly.
“Alright, I’ll call now. You said it, so don’t regret it!” Xiong Youcai immediately took out his phone and dialed his father’s number.
After seeing his two masters defeated, Xiong Youcai had been on the verge of despair, consumed by extreme fear, believing his end was near.
But this Xiao fellow actually allowed him to call his father, wasn't this giving him an opportunity?
Xiong Youcai was overjoyed, thinking that once his father brought a host of experts, it would be a simple matter to deal with this brat.
However, the phone was still switched off. Xiong Youcai frowned and then called his father’s assistant.
The call was quickly connected. Xiong Youcai immediately asked, “Where is my father? Why is his phone off?”
“The chairman had a slight accident and is currently in the hospital.”
“My dad is in the hospital? What happened? Is it serious?” Xiong Youcai raised an eyebrow.
Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong, hearing this, thought to themselves, your father was injured by Mr. Xiao.
However, Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong were not foolish enough to say this directly, as they could see that Mr. Xiao had already developed murderous intent. If nothing unexpected happened, Xiong Binkun and his son were unlikely to survive the night.
The assistant on the phone said, “I don’t know exactly what happened. I only know that the chairman seemed to have a dinner engagement tonight and returned midway. But it’s not serious, he’s out of danger now.”
“Are you by my father’s side?” Xiong Youcai demanded.
“Yes, Young Master Xiong. Do you have any instructions?” the assistant replied.
“My father’s phone is off. Immediately give him your phone. I have something urgent to tell him!”
The assistant naturally did not refuse. A few seconds later, Xiong Binkun’s voice came through, “Hello, Youcai. What happened?”
“Dad, I’ve run into a tough opponent. The other party is a master, and even my two masters are no match for him. The other party only gave me fifteen minutes. Hurry and bring people over, or I might lose my life!” Xiong Youcai shouted anxiously, without even pausing for breath.
Xiong Binkun was enraged. He snorted, “How dare you! Did you not announce my name?”
“I did, but it was no use. Let’s not talk about it on the phone. Dad, hurry and bring all the experts here. I’m at the Meishi Meike restaurant in University Town.”
“Alright, son, I understand. I’ll bring the experts and personnel over immediately. Damn it, I am the chairman of the Su City Martial Arts Association. I’d like to see who in Su City has the audacity to disrespect me!”
After speaking, Xiong Binkun hung up the phone. He could no longer tend to his knee injury. Pointing at the assistant, he said, “Immediately, without delay, go contact all the martial arts experts in the association. Remember to notify the Four Great Vajras and tell them to rush to University Town as quickly as possible upon receiving the notification!”
“Yes, Chairman. I’ll notify them right away!” the assistant nodded.
“Prepare the car immediately and head to University Town!” Xiong Binkun roared, his anger palpable.
He had already been simmering with rage during the dinner banquet, and now someone dared to disrespect his precious son. Wasn’t this like poking a hornet’s nest? He was already looking for an outlet for his pent-up anger!
Perhaps to deliberately let Xiao Yunlong hear, Xiong Youcai had made the call on speakerphone. Everyone present naturally heard the conversation.
Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong shook their heads secretly.
Xiong Youcai waved his phone at Xiao Yunlong. “Xiao, you must have heard just now. My father will be bringing people over soon.”
Xiao Yunlong nodded. “My ears are not deaf. Of course, I heard.”
Xiong Youcai coldly snorted. “I admit you have some skill and are somewhat of a character. If you leave now, I won’t pursue this further. Otherwise, when my father arrives with his men, things won’t be so simple!”
Xiao Yunlong teased, “I’ll leave now and won’t pursue it? Didn’t you just say you wanted me to crawl between your legs, break my hands and feet, and even take away my woman? Why are you suddenly so accommodating?”
Xiong Youcai said gravely, “Xiao, I’m giving you a final chance. I hope you don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!”
Xiao Yunlong chuckled and pointed to the table. “There’s still food on the table. Since you still have some time, hurry and eat a couple more bites, lest you go hungry on your journey!”
“Xiao, you truly don’t know what’s good for you. If that’s the case, then we’ll see!” Xiong Youcai snorted and walked to a table and chair near the door to sit down.
The two burly men stood with their heads bowed, not daring to speak. However, knowing that the chairman was coming, they were no longer as fearful.
Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong remained standing quietly, their faces showing an expression of anticipation, ready to watch the show unfold.
As for Wei Qianqian, her mood had been like a roller coaster, from fear and terror to despair, and now hope had been rekindled.
Liu Ruyan had sat beside Xiao Yunlong the entire time. Strangely enough, no matter the occasion, as long as Xiao Yunlong was by her side, her heart was always calm.
Time ticked by, and fifteen minutes passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Xiong Youcai checked his watch no less than thirty times, his anxiety growing with each passing moment.
The entire dining hall suddenly became very quiet, the air filled with an unusual sense of oppression.
Amidst this extreme silence and oppression, the sound of car horns suddenly blared from outside.
Xiong Youcai leaped up from his chair, shouting excitedly, “Excellent! My father is here! He’s finally brought a large contingent!”
As if to confirm Xiong Youcai’s words, cars pierced through the darkness, rushing towards them. In an instant, the area outside the restaurant was filled with a dense array of vehicles.
Before Xiong Binkun’s men had even entered, his arrogant and domineering voice boomed from outside: “I’d like to see who has the guts of a leopard to dare lay hands on my son, Xiong Binkun!”