Big Brother-in-Law

Upon arriving at the Training Ground, he found it bustling with activity.

The roar of various Dou Techniques colliding on the Training Ground was deafening, while multicolored lights flashed endlessly. During close combat, the thudding sounds of fists striking flesh came one after another, making hearts tremble.

Stone Clan Members had always been naturally battle-hungry, and body refinement required a great deal of combat to stimulate and improve it. That was why the Training Ground occupied such a large area of the Stone Clan and had become one of their favorite places. Every day, many people came here to spar.

There were also plenty of spectators. Some stood at a distance to watch, while others gathered around the edge of the Training Ground, staring intently at the battle as they discussed it nonstop, debating who was stronger.

When they saw Shi Kang, they all stopped what they were doing and stepped forward to greet him respectfully. "Greetings, Young Clan Leader!"

Shi Kang nodded in response, then swept his gaze around and spotted many familiar faces, including the two Six-star Dou Ancestors he had beaten badly last time.

The two had long since recovered from their injuries, but the moment they saw Shi Kang, it was like mice seeing a cat. Their painful memories came flooding back at once.

When they approached to greet him, they did so timidly, afraid that Shi Kang would drag them onto the stage and beat them up again.

Shi Kang did not spare the two of them a glance. His strength had soared now, and bullying them again would be like an adult beating children. It was utterly uninteresting.

This time, he wanted to pick a Two-star Dou Venerate for a real match, satisfy his craving for battle, and test his true combat strength along the way.

But when he saw how many people were at the Training Ground, he hesitated.

Because of his arrival, many Stone Clan Members had gathered in his direction, all wanting to witness their Young Clan Leader's heaven-defying strength.

If it had been anyone else, they would certainly have done their utmost to show off and win the cheers of the entire crowd.

But Shi Kang understood the saying, "The tallest tree catches the strongest wind." He had no desire to draw the attention of the Soul Clan.

After all, Soul Clan spies were still hidden within the Stone Clan. If he exposed his heaven-defying strength, it could bring trouble.

Shi Kang quietly made up his mind. He absolutely could not reveal his true strength in public!

"You there, come fight me!" Shi Kang pointed at an Eight-star Dou Ancestor.

Since he was already here, it would not be appropriate to leave just like that. He might as well put on a show in public, pretending to go all out yet only barely defeating an Eight-star Dou Ancestor.

A Two-star Dou Ancestor defeating an Eight-star Dou Ancestor across so many levels was impressive enough, but it was still better than revealing all his strength.

"Me?" Shi Da, the man Shi Kang had pointed at, looked stunned. His eyes widened, and his mouth fell slightly open. He had never expected the Young Clan Leader to choose him.

"That's right, you. Attack me with everything you have. Defeat me, and you'll be rewarded with three months' worth of Cultivation Resources."

Shi Kang thought to himself that if he was going to put on an act, he could not let his opponent hold back. Otherwise, it would look far too fake.

With such a generous reward, how could Shi Da not fight with his life on the line?

Tempted by the offer, Shi Da could no longer hold himself back, excitement gleaming in his eyes.

Because of Shi Kang's arrival, people had already voluntarily cleared out a space and tidied the area.

The two then stepped into the clearing, took their positions, and prepared to fight.

"Young Clan Leader, be careful!" Shi Da warned him. He had heard that Shi Kang had defeated two Six-star Dou Ancestors some time ago, so he had no confidence in whether he could win. He decided to give it his all and see.

Shi Kang made a welcoming gesture, spreading his hands slightly with a faint smile on his lips.

Shi Da then launched a fierce assault on Shi Kang. His hands rapidly formed seals as Dou Techniques shot toward Shi Kang like lightning.

Shi Kang also put on a convincing performance, unleashing a barrage of Dou Techniques. His hands moved without pause, rays of light shooting from them as the techniques appeared grand and thunderous, but their actual power was not particularly strong. All noise, no substance.

When those Dou Techniques collided with Shi Da's attacks, they quickly dissipated into the air.

With Shi Kang deliberately holding back, the two actually fought on even terms, and for a while, neither could gain the upper hand.

The sight thrilled Shi Da. Excitement flashed in his eyes as though he had seen hope of victory, and his attacks grew fiercer, waves of Dou Techniques surging toward Shi Kang like a raging storm.

Shi Kang had not expected his restraint to make this little brother get carried away, and he could not help laughing inwardly.

Honestly, Shi Kang could have dealt with an opponent of this level with a single punch, but he had no choice now. He had to act.

In the end, Shi Kang wrapped things up with a "narrow" victory, then pretended to be completely exhausted.

The way he forced himself to remain standing without collapsing was simply perfect.

At that moment, Shi Kang spotted someone he knew: a Three-star Dou Venerate named Yue Guan.

The name somewhat resembled that of a certain Titled Douluo from a neighboring story. Moreover, because he had not refined his body, he was rather thin and looked frail.

In a sense, he could be considered Shi Kang's big brother-in-law, because he was Yue Ru's elder brother.

Before Yue Ru had become Shi Kang's maid, her entire family had been investigated, and they had been confirmed to be free of issues.

Shi Kang felt that this man would be suitable as a sparring partner.

So Shi Kang beckoned to Yue Guan and had him support him.

Although Yue Guan was Yue Ru's brother, he still did not dare to be disrespectful to Shi Kang because of their difference in status.

To put it plainly, his entire family owed their current circumstances to Shi Kang.

Yue Ru was currently only Shi Kang's maid, not even a concubine.

Her talent, strength, and background were all rather mediocre, so they knew their place and did not dare hope that Yue Ru could become his principal wife.

Becoming a concubine would already be an extravagant hope.

Others who wished to become Shi Kang's concubines were not even qualified.

Yue Guan supported Shi Kang as they left the Training Ground.

Shi Kang had someone close to him find a place suitable for the two of them to spar.

"Young Clan Leader, didn't you just finish fighting?" Yue Guan asked in confusion.

"You don't need to worry about that. Just fight me with everything you have," Shi Kang said with a wave of his hand.

That previous battle had been entirely an act and had barely consumed any Dou Qi. Moreover, he had taken a pill to restore his Dou Qi afterward, so he was now basically back at peak condition.

Thus, the two began fighting.

Since Yue Guan had not refined his body, he chose to keep his distance from Shi Kang during the battle.

He used Dou Techniques to attack from afar. At first, Yue Guan was afraid of hurting Shi Kang, so he held back and used only forty percent of his strength.

One Dou Technique after another shot toward Shi Kang like meteors.

But when he saw the attacks land on Shi Kang's body, Shi Kang was not injured at all. His body merely swayed slightly.

Yue Guan was stunned by the sight.