Intimidation

Anyone who got rammed from behind would be angry, and Hun Cang was no exception.

However, when he saw who had bumped into him, he was somewhat surprised. "Xiao Ning?"

When Jia Nan Academy had gone to Wutan City to recruit students, Hun Cang had been present and knew that some members of the Xiao Family were studying at Jia Nan Academy.

But Hun Cang had come for the Falling Heart Flame and did not wish to get too entangled. Thus, after arriving at Jia Nan Academy, he had not thought of meeting Xiao Mei.

At first, he had indeed considered using Xiao Yu to get in touch with Jia Nan Academy's instructors.

But now that he had Huo De as a connection, Hun Cang gave up on that idea.

"It really is you, King Cang?!" Xiao Ning climbed up from the ground, disbelief written all over his face. "It's wonderful to see you here. I..."

Just as Xiao Ning was about to explain the situation with his sister and his cousin Xiao Mei, that group had already caught up. They formed an encirclement around Xiao Ning and Hun Cang.

"Hmph, Xiao Ning, you sure can run."

"Damn it, I'm out of breath from chasing you. I have to break one of your legs later."

"You actually wanted to report this to the instructors. Good thing Young Master Luo had the foresight to have us watch you, or you really would've ruined things."

Malicious gazes fell upon Xiao Ning one after another.

Amid the crowd, a young man stepped forward. His gaze swept over Hun Cang as he arrogantly asked, "You know Xiao Ning?"

Hun Cang did not look at him. Instead, he asked Xiao Ning, "Why are they chasing you? Did you provoke them?"

As if he had finally found someone to rely on, Xiao Ning could no longer hold back and burst into tears. "King Cang, please hurry and save my sister and Cousin Xiao Mei! They're Luo Ling's men. Luo Ling failed to win Cousin Xiao Mei over before, so in order to get his way, he keeps having people beat me up and deliberately frame me. To keep me from being expelled from the academy, my sister agreed to their conditions and went outside the academy with them. She still hasn't returned."

Hun Cang's expression turned cold, and his face darkened.

Were they tired of living? They actually dared set their sights on his woman.

Back at the Xiao Family, through a twist of fate, he and Xiao Mei had developed an unusual relationship.

Seeing Xiao Ning sobbing, the people around them could not help but laugh mockingly.

"He's crying. Did you see that?"

"What a piece of trash."

"Xiao Ning, why are you crying? This is a good thing. In a little while, you and our Young Master Luo will be relatives by marriage. Our brothers won't beat you up anymore."

"Too noisy." Hun Cang snorted coldly. His figure suddenly flickered, and within a few breaths, everyone surrounding them was sent flying more than ten meters away, smashing heavily into the ground.

After dealing with them, he looked at Xiao Ning. "Do you know where Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei are?"

Xiao Ning nodded.

Hun Cang ordered, "Lead the way."

"Yes, King Cang." Xiao Ning wiped the tears from his eyes and turned to lead the way. With King Cang here, there was no need to seek help from the instructors.

Along the way, when Hun Cang asked about the reason behind it all, Xiao Ning told him about everything that had happened recently.

Luo Ling actually dared target Xiao Xun'er. He really was tired of living... When Hun Cang learned that Luo Ling had been taught a lesson but did not know by whom, he understood at once. It had to have been Ling Ying.

Originally, Xiao Xun'er had arranged for Ling Ying to follow Xiao Yan, protecting him as he went to the Misty Cloud Sect and ensuring that he could leave the Misty Cloud Sect safely.

However, because of Hun Cang's interference, Ling Ying no longer had that responsibility. Instead, he directly followed Xiao Xun'er to Jia Nan Academy.

After leaving the academy gates, Xiao Ning turned onto a small path that led straight into the Primeval Forest.

Before long, faint voices could be heard ahead.

"Cousin Xiao Yu, be careful!"

"Luo Ling, you bastard!"

In an open area enclosed by trees, two groups stood facing each other. One was led by Luo Ling, while the other consisted of Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er.

At the center of the clearing, a man and a woman were fighting. The woman was none other than Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu was breathing heavily. Her hair was drenched in sweat and plastered to her forehead, and she looked utterly exhausted.

Yet she did not dare rest, doing her best to evade her opponent's attacks.

Beside her, Xiao Mei watched anxiously and angrily, but because she lacked the strength, she could do nothing.

"Hurry up and admit defeat. You can't win even if you keep fighting, Xiao Yu." Luo Ling yawned, looking somewhat bored.

His gaze swept over the two women outside the battle, and Luo Ling sneered. "Xiao Mei, you still refuse to agree to my demand? Do you really want to see Xiao Ning expelled? Senior Ke will be asking for the Magical Core of a third-tier Shadow Leopard tomorrow. You don't actually think there's still hope, do you?"

After saying that, Luo Ling's wary gaze passed over Xiao Xun'er, and he frowned slightly.

Why had this woman come to join in as well? She never showed herself under normal circumstances. Damn it, how was he supposed to carry out his plan later now?

Beside Luo Ling, someone asked in a low voice, "Boss, should we make a move? It's about time. I'm afraid something unexpected will happen if we drag this out."

As he spoke, a fiery glint flashed in his eyes as he looked over Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu.

They had done this sort of thing far too often in the past. After all, Jia Nan Academy had many students, most of whom came from the Black Corner Region or obscure, remote little cities.

And in the strictly hierarchical Jia Nan Academy, they had many advantages.

"Don't do anything rash." Luo Ling said sharply. The mysterious person who had attacked him last time had possessed such an aura that it felt like they could kill him with a flick of a finger. With Xiao Xun'er present now, he could not be sure whether that person was lurking in the shadows.

Bang!

In the arena, Xiao Yu let her guard down for a moment and was kicked in the shoulder, sending her flying sideways.

"You lost." The young man clasped his fists and did not press his advantage.

"Cousin." Xiao Mei hurried over and helped Xiao Yu up. Hearing Luo Ling's loud laughter, the two of them looked over together.

Luo Ling rolled his neck and said regretfully, "Sigh, I gave you a chance. You were the ones who lacked the ability. If you can't produce the goods tomorrow, Xiao Ning can just wait to be expelled."

He paused slightly, then added, "Of course, there are other ways. It just depends on whether you're willing. After all, anyone can tell you where my room is if they ask around. I won't lock my door tonight. You understand what I mean, right?"

"You're truly shameless! Truly despicable!" If looks could kill, Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei would already have wanted to tear Luo Ling to pieces.

At that moment, Xiao Ning rushed over. Seeing that his sister and cousin were unharmed, he let out a sigh of relief.

"Oh, Xiao Ning. I didn't expect to see you again. Where did you fall this time? You look pretty miserable." Luo Ling feigned ignorance.

Xiao Ning stared at him. "Luo Ling, don't get cocky. Let me tell you the truth—your good days are over too."

Luo Ling smiled disdainfully and was about to speak when he saw an unfamiliar young man slowly walk out. Behind him, he dragged a massive Magical Beast, entirely black, its fur faintly marked with intricate patterns.

"Isn't it just a Third-Tier Magical Beast? Xiao Yu, you can't even handle something like this? If word got out that you were my maid, I'd be embarrassed." Hun Cang said indifferently.

"King Cang."

"Brother Hun Cang?"

Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, and Xiao Xun'er were all stunned when they saw Hun Cang.

Hun Cang gave them a faint smile, then looked at Luo Ling. "Be more careful in what you do from now on. Otherwise, your fate may end up like this Magical Beast's."

As he spoke, the Shadow Leopard burst into flames. In an instant, only a Magical Core remained, which Hun Cang held in one hand.

Afterward, he rubbed Xiao Xun'er's head and left with the others, leaving Luo Ling and the rest staring in shock and horror.