This is Extortion

Since he had made his choice, he had to pay the corresponding price for it.

That was the conclusion Xiao Bai firmly believed in.

So when the Xiao Family members charged at him, Xiao Bai did not hold back. The strength of Stage Four of Dou Qi erupted instantly.

Bang~

The two fists collided, and the impact burst outward, making the corners of Xiao Bai's clothes flap loudly.

Less than a second after the clash, they quickly separated again, but the two sides were in completely different states.

The moment their fists met, the man felt a piercing pain shoot through his arm, as though the bones in his hand had shattered. His face immediately turned deathly pale.

Xiao Bai, meanwhile, showed no reaction at all. Seeing that his punch had been blocked, he swiftly followed up with a kick.

Before the other man could dodge, Xiao Bai's foot slammed heavily into his chest. He was sent flying again, blood spraying from his mouth before he even hit the ground.

Looking at the pair lying on the ground, unable to rise, Xiao Bai turned toward Xiao Yuan. The little fat boy's face instantly went pale, and bead-like drops of sweat continuously slid down his greasy cheeks.

As Xiao Bai approached with a gentle smile, the little fat boy's face turned white and his legs went weak. He had wanted to turn and run, but under that gaze, it was as if his feet had been cemented in place, forcibly stopping him.

That smile, which would have seemed gentle to others, was the smile of a demon in the little fat boy's eyes—terrifyingly chilling.

"What... what are you going to do?"

"Don't come any closer! I'm telling you, I'm not afraid of you."

Though he claimed not to be afraid, the trembling of his calves exposed the fear in his heart.

Seeing the person before him panic in terror, looking as though he feared being beaten to death, Xiao Bai sneered.

"Relax. We're family, after all. I won't kill you. But..."

At that, Xiao Bai could not help pausing before continuing:

"Every cause has its effect, and your retribution is me! The causes you planted before are the fruits you must repay today."

With that, Xiao Bai walked toward the little fat boy with a smile, rolling up his sleeves as he went. It seemed he was about to have a long and enjoyable time.

"Ah? Wait... don't hit my face!"

Amid a string of screams, thumping and smacking sounds rang out from time to time, forming a pleasing symphony.

At least, Xiao Bai thought it sounded quite pleasant. Even his previously stifled mood became much lighter.

Not long afterward, Xiao Bai finally stopped giving the little fat boy his loving education, thoroughly satisfied.

Xiao Bai felt that he was doing this for the boy's own good—for the sake of his future.

As the saying went, jade could not become a useful vessel without carving.

When Heaven was about to entrust a man with a great responsibility, it would first test his resolve, tire his muscles and bones, and starve his body...

In short, all of this was for his own good, not because Xiao Bai was settling personal scores... ()

That was what Xiao Bai thought, and that was what he did. Looking at the pitiful trio, his heart remained completely unmoved.

Xiao Bai even considered whether he should open a profession specifically for this in the future, giving these people loving education. The fee would not need to be too high—just 10 Gold Coins per person.

Of course, thoughts were one thing. As for how to actually do it, he would still need to consider it carefully.

Looking at Xiao Yuan, who was wailing on the ground, Xiao Bai sneered. "Enough. Stop pretending. Wouldn't I know how hard I hit?"

"Get up. I have something to ask you."

"Ah?"

Seeing that Xiao Bai was not joking and was speaking to him with a serious expression, the little fat boy knew that playing dumb would not get him out of this. He stopped pretending.

Although his injuries looked serious on the surface, they were not as bad as they appeared.

That was one advantage of being fat—thick skin and sturdy flesh. He could take a beating.

The little fat boy stood up, his face covered in bruises, and asked through gritted teeth:

"Go ahead, what is it? If you're trying to beg for mercy, then let me tell you, it's already too late..."

"You're still talking this much? Looks like you haven't been beaten enough?"

Before the little fat boy could finish, a rough voice cut him off, making him shudder.

The little fat boy thought for a moment. Noticing that Xiao Bai's expression had not changed, he cautiously said, "Just tell me what you need. If I can help, I definitely will!"

"Mm, very good!"

After glancing at the little fat boy, Xiao Bai said to Xiao Yuan with extreme seriousness, "That's exactly what I wanted to hear."

"Let me tell you, I have a huge project I'm about to launch. The preparations are already complete, and everything is ready."

"However, one crucial part is still missing from this plan: funding."

After a pause, he continued, "Little fatty, didn't you just say you wouldn't refuse any help you could provide? So, how much do you think you should give me now?"

As he spoke, Xiao Bai put on the expression of a miser. His eyes gleamed with faint flames as he stared fixedly at Xiao Yuan.

Yet beneath that glittering gaze, Xiao Yuan could still sense a hint of threat.

Pah! A huge project? Everything is ready except for the final piece? Your 'final piece' sure is expensive—you actually want an innocent person like me to fund you! This is utterly shameless. I've never seen anyone so brazenly thick-skinned in my life.

Of course, Xiao Yuan only dared to curse these words inwardly. His face, however, revealed nothing.

"Brother Xiao Bai, well said! How could your project possibly leave me out? I'm naturally duty-bound to take part in something like this."

As he spoke, the little fatty reluctantly took out his money pouch and reached in to grab a handful of Gold Coins.

But at Xiao Bai's cold snort, pressured by the threat of further physical suffering, he hardened his heart and handed over the entire pouch.

"Brother Xiao Bai, this is all the support I can offer for your great project. I hope your great project proceeds smoothly."

Though he spoke such insincere flattery, his hands moved quickly enough.

His eyes shifted as he thought that he couldn't be the only one taking a loss. He hurried over and took the Gold Coins from the two men lying on the ground. Under their furious yet helpless stares, he solemnly handed them to Xiao Bai.

Naturally, Xiao Bai refused no one who came bearing gifts and accepted them without a word.

"Little fatty, you... you're really not bad." (*╰╯`)

The little fatty smiled awkwardly. "Not at all. It's only what I should do."

Seeing Xiao Bai's satisfied expression, Xiao Yuan tactfully suggested that they leave. After all, his body was still hurting, and it would be better to get out of there sooner.

Noticing what he meant, Xiao Bai silently took out three sheets of paper from behind his back and handed them to the uneasy Xiao Yuan.

Looking at the papers being offered, Xiao Yuan found them rather strange but didn't think much of it. He merely glanced at them casually—yet that single glance revealed a problem.

Xiao Yuan looked at what was written on the papers and instantly lost his composure.

"Impossible! This is extortion!"