The Frightened Golden Generation

But it wasn't over yet.

As Bibi Dong's disciple, Hu Liena was beautiful and had always lived amid the praise and admiration of others. Yet today, when she had taken the initiative to greet someone, not only had they responded coldly, they had even insulted her. How could Hu Liena possibly swallow that humiliation?!

Yan had an even worse temper. Especially after waking up and remembering that he had been KO'd by a single punch from the other party, he felt absolutely terrible.

Being knocked down with one punch in front of his goddess—if Yan wasn't furious, then he wouldn't be Yan.

Unable to swallow their anger, the two of them called Xie Yue over and planned to stake out the previous spot to catch Ao Zhan.

Their luck was both good and bad. The good part was that they spotted Ao Zhan on the third day. The bad part was that they spotted Ao Zhan on the third day.

Faced with the three of them lying in wait, Ao Zhan figured it was one punch each. After all, the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation from the original story had yet to awaken their martial souls at this point.

It had only been shortly after Ao Zhan and Qian Renxue had awakened their martial souls. Hu Liena and the other two were even younger than them, so naturally, they could not have martial souls yet.

Even if they had awakened their martial souls, they would not have been Ao Zhan's opponents, much less now.

So, the three of them suffered miserably. Hu Liena was knocked to the ground by Ao Zhan's punch and could not get back up. Xie Yue was kicked flying. As for Yan, that simp got three punches from Ao Zhan, who beat him to his knees and made him apologize.

Later, when Hu Liena complained to Bibi Dong, Bibi Dong not only failed to stand up for her, but even scolded Hu Liena, asking why she had provoked him.

Afterward, as Ao Zhan continuously challenged Spirit Hall's Red Cardinals, Platinum Bishops, and Title Douluo elders, his fame within Spirit Hall grew greater and greater. Hu Liena and the others naturally learned exactly what kind of monster they had provoked.

From then on, they avoided him whenever they could, terrified that he might catch them.

And today, they ran into him once again.

Hu Liena and the others secretly groaned. They did not want to run into this monster!

"Ao... Ao Zhan, long time no see. You're still... still as... as impressive as ever," Xie Yue said with a strained smile and a stammer.

Ao Zhan chuckled. "Indeed. I remember our last meeting was four years ago, wasn't it? I haven't seen any of you since then. I've actually missed you. Have you missed me?"

We haven't missed you at all! We especially don't want to see you!

Hu Liena and the other two roared inwardly, but they did not dare say those words to Ao Zhan. Once they did, there was a good chance they would get beaten up again.

Although their strength was no longer what it had once been, they knew their own limits. Compared with Ao Zhan, their little bit of progress was practically nonexistent.

"O-of course we have, Brother Ao Zhan. We've always remembered your teachings deeply," Xie Yue said with a placating smile.

Yeah, those fists hurt like hell.

"Oh, that's good. I thought you were avoiding me and didn't dare see me."

"No, no!" Hu Liena and the other two shook their heads repeatedly, terrified that he would beat them all over again.

Seeing how afraid those three were of Ao Zhan, Qian Renxue let out a snort of laughter.

Hu Liena and the others glanced at Qian Renxue, then immediately withdrew their gazes as though they had seen some terrifying beast, especially Xie Yue and Yan.

It was not because Qian Renxue was unattractive. Rather, no matter how foolish they were, they could tell that her relationship with Ao Zhan was unusual. If he thought they had designs on Qian Renxue, they would definitely die horribly.

"By the way, you said earlier that the Holy Maiden gave you lots of little accessories?" Ao Zhan brought up the matter, leaving Xie Yue and the others somewhat confused.

Still, they nodded. Yan said, "Y-yes. The Holy Maiden gave Nana lots of jewelry. Every piece is very beautiful."

Qian Renxue's expression darkened again.

Ao Zhan patted her little hand and said with a faint smile, "It seems the Holy Maiden treats Hu Liena quite well."

Yan did not notice the smile on Ao Zhan's face at all and agreed, "Yeah, the Holy Maiden treats Nana wonderfully, just like she's her own daughter."

"Her own daughter, hehe..." Black aura rose from Qian Renxue as she stared fixedly at that fox-vixen Hu Liena.

Her own biological daughter had never even received a smile from Bibi Dong, much less a gift. Yet Hu Liena, who was neither prettier nor more talented than her, could receive her mother's affection. Why?!

"Xue'er." Ao Zhan squeezed her hand, bringing her back to her senses.

That's right. I still have Brother Zhan. I still have Grandpa and Father. It doesn't matter who that woman treats well. She and I are strangers anyway.

During this time, under Ao Zhan's subtle guidance, Bibi Dong's place in Qian Renxue's heart had plummeted. It was impossible for her to remain as important as she once had been.

She had not done this before because there had been no opportunity. But four years ago, Bibi Dong had created one herself.

Back then, Bibi Dong had attacked Ao Zhan in front of Qian Renxue. Although Qian Renxue had not asked about it at the time, a thorn had already been planted in her heart.

Her anger just now had merely come from feeling unbalanced.

After all, no matter what, Bibi Dong was still her mother. Until they completely tore off all pretense, she would still feel that way.

Hu Liena and the others felt the chill radiating from Qian Renxue. Hu Liena especially felt the hairs on her body stand on end.

She did not understand why Qian Renxue was looking at her that way. Clearly, they had never had any contact with each other?

Qian Renxue said coldly, "Your name is Hu Liena?"

In truth, that was nonsense. Of course she knew Hu Liena's name. Hu Liena was Bibi Dong's disciple, after all.

"Uh, yes." Hu Liena nodded.

"Good. Since you are the Holy Maiden's disciple, I'll test you a little. Let's see what you have learned under her." Qian Renxue clenched her fists.

In truth, she simply wanted to beat Hu Liena up. Although Bibi Dong now held a very low place in her heart, seeing Hu Liena still annoyed her.

If anyone was to blame, it was Hu Liena for being connected to Bibi Dong.

Hu Liena dearly wanted to refuse, but she accidentally caught sight of Ao Zhan's faintly smiling expression beside her. It seemed to say, If you dare refuse, I'll give you a memory that will hurt to the very core.

At once, Hu Liena's heart turned cold. Just as Yan, that simp, was about to say something, Ao Zhan silenced him with a single look.

Xie Yue could only watch helplessly and did not dare utter a single word of objection.