The Overbearing Xiao Yuan

The Overbearing Xiao Yuan

When Xiao Yuan arrived at the marketplace, Xiao Tong, who had long been waiting eagerly, came forward to greet him.

"Third Young Master!"

Xiao Tong stepped forward and bowed, his expression solemn. "Over the past few days, many merchants under the marketplace have been reported for various problems. Some were accused of selling counterfeit goods, some of poor-quality goods, and some simply had no stock. According to my investigation, this matter is likely connected to the Gale Family."

Xiao Yuan frowned at this.

Had the Gale Family gone mad?

They actually dared to cause trouble on his turf?

Sure, he had swindled them out of 610,000 Gold Coins, but what did Miss Yuan's affairs have to do with Xiao Yuan?

"So, what are the results of the investigation?"

Xiao Yuan looked at Xiao Tong and asked.

"All merchants in the marketplace have followed Young Master's requirements. Every product is of above-standard quality and strictly inspected by us. There is absolutely no possibility of quality issues.

The ones with no stock are all weapons merchants and Medicinal Herbs merchants. They should have been affected by the Gale Family.

As for the reason, it seems to be related to the conflict between Young Master and Gale Ao some time ago. The Gale Family also lost a great deal of Gold Coins at the subsequent auction. With the marketplace evaluation approaching, they likely resorted to such methods just to disgust us."

Xiao Tong promptly reported the results of his investigation over the past several days.

Naturally, such trivial matters did not need Xiao Yuan to personally oversee the investigation. They only needed to investigate and provide Xiao Yuan with the results.

However, how the matter would be resolved required Xiao Yuan to make the final decision.

"Leave the Gale Family alone for now. We can't wipe them out in a short while anyway. Have the weapons merchants and Medicinal Herbs merchants lost their minds, daring to get involved in this?"

Xiao Yuan waved his hand and asked calmly.

The weapons trade throughout Wutan City was basically monopolized by an arms tycoon named Jax. Although Medicinal Herbs were not monopolized, a major dealer named Huang Jing still stood above the rest.

Yet the two of them were merely at the peak of the Dou Shi realm. Ordinarily, they would never dare provoke the three great clans. Why had they suddenly changed their tune and begun taking one side?

"This should have been done by the Gale Family in collaboration with their subordinates. Those two should not be foolish enough to do such a thing themselves."

Xiao Tong hesitated before replying.

"Whether that's the case or not, anyone who dares cause trouble on my territory will pay the price sooner or later. Uncle Tong, go ask the Great Elder to come provide support. Peien, bring the guards and come with me."

Xiao Yuan shook his head with a smile, but his handsome face soon turned cold and stern.

"Yes, Young Master!"

The two answered in unison before immediately carrying out Xiao Yuan's orders.

On the streets of Wutan City, Xiao Yuan led Peien's squad of ten toward the Medicinal Herbs shop Xiao Tong had investigated.

This shop was newly opened under Huang Jing's command. The Xiao Clan had previously worked extensively with shops under Huang Jing, which was why this store had found an opportunity to take advantage of them.

Two guards at the eighth stage of Dou Qi stood at the entrance, while another Dou Zhe aura could be sensed inside, likely around two or three stars.

After sensing the strength of the guards stationed at the shop, Xiao Yuan's lips curled slightly as he led his people straight toward it.

Seeing Xiao Yuan and his group approach so aggressively, the two guards feared Peien and the others' strength, but they still stepped forward to stop Xiao Yuan.

After all, if they did not stop him, they would lose their jobs.

"Move aside if you don't want to die."

Xiao Yuan's expression was calm, but his gaze upon them was utterly indifferent.

"Third Young Master Xiao, we are only doing our duty."

The two men replied with bitter smiles.

Though they had never seen Xiao Yuan before, the moment they laid eyes on him, they recognized this famously handsome young master of Wutan City.

Xiao Yuan did not wish to make things difficult for two working men. He walked directly between them, circulating the Dou Qi within his body as his footwork abruptly changed.

The two guards only felt their vision blur. Then, a pair of warm hands gently settled on the backs of their necks. The dense Dou Qi in those hands sent a chilling coldness shooting from the soles of their feet to the tops of their heads. Cold sweat instantly broke out, soaking through their clothes.

"Don't move. This is a Yellow Rank High Level Dou technique, Iron Mountain Fist. Its power is a little weaker when used with the palm, but I doubt your necks can withstand it."

Xiao Yuan's voice came from behind them. His playful laughter sounded in their ears like the whispers of a demon from hell.

Peien's squad, who had come with Xiao Yuan, looked as though they had seen a ghost.

They were all at the ninth stage of Dou Qi or in the Dou Zhe realm, yet they had not understood Xiao Yuan's attack at all. But wasn't Young Master unable to cultivate Dou Qi? And wasn't this Yellow Rank High Level Dou technique something only those at the seventh stage of Dou Qi were qualified to learn? "I originally didn't want to make things difficult for you, but I've changed my mind. You can either try to fight for your lives and see whether your reactions are faster, or whether I can twist your heads off faster. Or, from this day onward, you can join my team and work for the Xiao Clan."

Xiao Yuan's voice continued. The two men caught in his grasp knew what to choose even if they were thinking with their lower heads. A Medicinal Herbs merchant could not possibly compare to a Wutan City giant like the Xiao Clan.

"We are willing to join Third Young Master Xiao's team!"

The two hurriedly said.

"Mm."

Xiao Yuan nodded in satisfaction, withdrew the force in his palms, and entered the Medicinal Herbs shop.

Peien's squad hurriedly followed him inside.

The two men who had narrowly escaped death were still filled with lingering fear.

Damn it, which idiot said the Xiao Clan's Third Young Master couldn't cultivate? That lightning-fast move just now was probably even sharper than an ordinary Dou Zhe's!

"Let's follow him. This Third Young Master is bound to have a limitless future."

The two exchanged glances, each understanding the other's thoughts, and followed them into the Medicinal Herbs shop.

"Third Young Master, what is the meaning of this?"

The shopkeeper had naturally been unable to sense Xiao Yuan's swift attack earlier, but he could sense Peien and the others' powerful auras. His heart immediately tightened. He knew they had come to cause trouble, but faced with such a formidable lineup, he could only greet them with a smile.

"Your Medicinal Herbs caused problems in my marketplace. I'll give you a chance to explain yourself. Or you can try attacking me and taking me hostage to escape this place. But no matter what you choose, from today onward, this shop will belong to the Xiao Clan."

Xiao Yuan did not give the shopkeeper a friendly face as he spoke coldly.

"Young Master Xiao, aren't you being too overbearing?"

The shopkeeper's smile faded as he asked in a deep voice.

Xiao Yuan sighed in disappointment, then swept his arm forward.

At once, Peien and the others rushed in!