When Good People Are Bullied

Back in the dormitory.

Tian Yang, who was immensely grateful to Xu Yuan, eagerly rushed over to help him make his bed and settle his luggage.

This action even surprised Li Shan, who was nearby.

Considering that when they were in the communal dormitory, their relationship, while not bad, wasn't particularly good either.

How could it be that after only a few days of Xu Yuan's absence, the two had become as close as brothers?

Later, he only understood the full story when he returned to the backyard, and he couldn't help but praise Xu Yuan.

After tidying up all the miscellaneous matters here, Xu Yuan left the Shangyang Family's main gate directly.

After becoming a formal Martial Artist, his freedom increased significantly. There weren't as many rules, and he could stay out overnight, but if there was no urgent matter, he couldn't stay out for more than two days.

Xu Yuan arrived at a meat stall and bought two strips of prime pork belly and three smoked fish, wrapped them in oil paper, and carried them in his hand.

He walked all the way to the outer city area and saw the familiar alley from afar.

Xu Yuan felt emotional. He was considered well-paid now. As long as he continued to climb higher, a good life would soon be within reach.

The environment in the outer city was still a bit chaotic. If there was an opportunity, it would be best to help his elder brother and the others move to the inner city.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan subconsciously looked up and suddenly, his gaze sharpened.

He saw a figure emerge from the alley ahead, looking suspicious and clearly up to no good.

"It's him?"

Xu Yuan remembered that this person was one of the thugs who had come to cause trouble with Li Daqiang last time.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Yuan leaned to the side, concealing himself. After the other party left, he followed from a distance.

The road passed through various entertainment districts, and finally arrived outside a small courtyard.

Xu Yuan's eyes flickered, and he thought to himself, "He's even living in a courtyard now. It seems this Li Daqiang hasn't been sucking people's blood for nothing."

The thug walked up, swaggered to the door, and knocked. When the door opened, he went inside.

Xu Yuan's eyes flickered. He went behind the courtyard and, seeing no one around, controlled the muscles in his body and leaped up. He lightly grabbed the courtyard wall and peered inside.

He saw Li Daqiang sitting in the center of the courtyard, with a maid serving him tea beside him, looking quite leisurely.

The thug approached him and said with a smile, "Brother Qiang, I just checked. That kid hasn't returned yet."

"Laborers only get one day off a month, and that was long ago. Of course, he's not in the room," Li Daqiang snorted coldly.

"However, this also proves that the kid hasn't broken through to become a Martial Artist yet... As soon as we get the news from Niu Er's nephew, we'll make our move!"

"Without the Shangyang Family's backing, let's see how he handles it!" Li Daqiang said sharply.

"But Brother Qiang, that kid has learned martial arts," the thug seemed a little worried.

"So what if he's learned martial arts? As long as he hasn't broken through to become a Martial Artist, he's just a bit stronger, and I can still handle him!"

"How can my territory, Li Daqiang's, be so easily disrupted?"

Li Daqiang sneered twice, unconcerned.

He was well aware of the intricacies of being a Martial Artist. When the time came, as long as he called a few more people, he wouldn't have to worry about handling the situation?

"When Brother Qiang makes a move, it will surely be foolproof."

Seeing that there was no longer any risk, the thug immediately revealed his true nature and said with a lewd laugh:

"Speaking of which, the sister-in-law of the Xu family I saw before, tsk tsk, she's truly exquisite, not at all like a woman who does manual labor often."

Li Daqiang glanced at him: "Madam Zhang comes from a fallen prominent family, so her demeanor is naturally extraordinary. However, she'll have to be handed over to the gang leader then. Will it be your turn?"

"Yes, yes, yes, naturally the gang leader comes first. I'm just saying," the thug rubbed his hands and said obsequiously.

"Alright, go. Come back when you have news." Li Daqiang put on the air of the gang leader, his expression calm, and waved his hand as if swatting away a fly.

Xu Yuan listened to the words coming from the courtyard, his eyes gradually turning cold.

He hadn't expected Li Daqiang to be so vengeful and malicious.

Not only did he send someone to keep an eye on him, but he was also meticulously trying to confirm if he had broken through to become a Martial Artist, intending to ruin his future, and even planning to harm his elder brother and sister-in-law!

"A fine loan-sharking thug..."

Xu Yuan chewed on these words, a killing intent quietly brewing in his heart.

In this world, the kind are bullied, and the good horses are ridden.

If he were still the little laborer struggling in the outer courtyard before, his fate would have been predictable!

With this thought, Xu Yuan stopped lingering. He lightly dropped from the wall and quickly returned to the alley where his elder brother's home was located.

But before he reached the door, he suddenly heard his sister-in-law's sharp voice.

"Has Big Brother been scolded again?"

Xu Yuan could be smooth and sophisticated with others, but he was quite awkward at home. He had no choice but to brace himself and enter the house.

As he got closer, his sister-in-law's voice became clearer:

"This morning, that scoundrel came to deliver a message, saying that next month we have to repay them half a tael of silver... Damn it, we only borrowed one tael in total!"

"You're really out of your mind, going and borrowing this kind of debt from the King of Hell. Now what are you going to do?"

Xu Zheng retorted, refusing to back down, "The Wild Wolf Gang had been targeting our family for a long time. Everything they did was premeditated."

"Then if you didn't borrow it, would they have targeted you just because they ate too much?"

Xu Yuan coughed lightly.

Only then did the two turn their heads to look.

Madam Zhang glared at him but didn't say anything more.

Seeing Xu Yuan, a flicker of embarrassment crossed Xu Zheng's face. He deliberately feigned surprise, saying, "Ah Yuan, isn't it? Didn't you say last month you were going to focus on martial arts training this month and wouldn't be back?"

"Big Brother, I've become a formal Martial Artist." After sitting down and drinking some tea, Xu Yuan got straight to the point.

"Is that so... Wait, you said you broke through to Martial Artist?" Xu Zheng was about to relax when he suddenly froze.

Madam Zhang was also stunned in place.

Xu Yuan picked up a wooden board from the ground and placed it in his hand, then crushed it into a pile of debris.

"This..." Xu Zheng's eyes widened. He immediately became convinced. How could an ordinary person possess such strength?

He couldn't help but stand up and examine his second brother closely.

The sky was getting dark, and the light in the room was poor. Looking closely now, he couldn't help but be startled.

Compared to a little over a month ago, Xu Yuan had grown by more than half a head. His once well-fitting cotton jacket looked a bit tight, and his pant legs were noticeably shorter.

His rather dark complexion had become much fairer and smoother, and his eyes shone with spirit, giving him a somewhat heroic and spirited aura.

"Good, good! Ah Yuan has made something of himself! Thank the heavens for blessing us, Father and Mother. Our Xu family can stand up again!"

Xu Zheng was emotionally stirred. He heavily patted Xu Yuan's shoulder, then paced back and forth in the room, unable to contain himself.

Madam Zhang's eyes were filled with astonishment. After a long pause, her lips moved, but she said nothing.

"Sister-in-law, Li Daqiang's men came looking for you this morning to collect the debt, right?" Xu Yuan spoke again.

Madam Zhang nodded subconsciously.

Xu Yuan nodded and placed the jerky and smoked fish he was holding on the table. "Big Brother, give me the IOU. I'll go return it to him now... Don't worry, I have money. The Shangyang Family just gave me my monthly salary."

"You..."

Xu Zheng wanted to reprimand him, but seeing the ability his younger brother had just displayed, he inexplicably handed over the IOU, reminding him at the end:

"He's not someone to trifle with. Just return the money and don't stir up any more trouble."

"Stay for dinner."

While the two were talking, Madam Zhang had already taken the meat and fish into the kitchen. She came out now and called them.

Xu Yuan glanced at the sky. He had intended to leave, but he couldn't refuse his brother and sister-in-law's persuasion and had to sit down and wait for dinner.

"You rest first. I'll go help your sister-in-law."

As Xu Zheng went out, his back seemed straighter. A moment later, a hearty voice could be heard from him:

"Alright, dinner's ready!"

In the future, things will definitely get better and better.

Xu Yuan's expression was calm as he thought this to himself.

When he had first transmigrated, although he hadn't shown it, he had always felt a sense of unease and trepidation. Now, this feeling of peace of mind was something he hadn't experienced in a long time.

He touched the quilt on the bed, which was covered in patches, and then glanced at the empty room. Leaning against a wooden beam, Xu Yuan sighed, "Big Brother hasn't had it easy either!"

When the Xu family had fallen into decline, the previous owner had still been in school. Later, he had become a laborer, and Xu Zheng and his wife had slowly paid off the family's debts.

From having more than enough to eat and wear to being heavily indebted, at over twenty years old, the family didn't even have a decent piece of furniture, and his sister-in-law had also suffered a lot.

"Everything will get better..."

Xu Yuan took a deep breath, feeling the changes in his body once more.

[Skills: Tai Chi Exercise (Great Accomplishment 1%) Stone Platform Stance Practice (Minor Accomplishment 1%)]

[Aptitude: 8 (Clear Bones)]

Since his aptitude broke through, Xu Yuan's comprehension ability for various cultivation techniques had greatly improved.

And having become a Martial Artist, his entire Blood Essence circulated through his meridians, making his physique and strength much higher than ordinary people.

However, he lacked the ability to fight against others.

"Li Daqiang..."

Xu Yuan narrowed his eyes. I'll use you to test it out.