The Xiao Clan Father and Son's Attitude and Warning!

Xiao Clan.

Amidst the sounds of laughter and celebration, Xiao Yu exchanged a few words with his father, Xiao Zhan, before leaving the main hall alone and heading toward the backyard.

Xiao Yan watched his younger brother's retreating figure, his mind filled with questions he longed to ask, but the elders kept him occupied, leaving him no opportunity to slip away.

With Jia Lie Ao knocked down by a single punch from Xiao Yu, the result of the arena match was, unsurprisingly, a victory for the Xiao Clan.

After all, the rules had been proposed by Jia Lie Bi himself.

Within the entire Jia Lie Clan, Jia Lie Ao—the only son of their clan leader—had been showered with all manner of resources, yet he was no match for a single punch from Xiao Yu.

Even if they had arranged for two more clan disciples to step up, they wouldn't have been able to stir up much trouble.

The crowd at the scene, having witnessed Xiao Yu win the match with three effortless punches, felt as though they were living in a dream.

Just a moment before Xiao Yu threw those punches, this young master of the Xiao Clan had been firmly cemented in everyone's minds as the stereotype of someone stuck at the third stage of Dou Zhi Qi for four years.

But who could have expected—who would have even dared to imagine—that the young master was actually this formidable?

Three punches!

Just three punches!

And a marketplace was now theirs!

It was said that when the Jia Lie Clan and the Xiao Clan first vied for that marketplace, many conflicts had erupted; if things had continued, the Jia Lie Clan actually had a higher chance of securing it than the Xiao Clan.

Who would have thought that the Jia Lie Clan would take the initiative to propose settling the ownership of the marketplace through an arena match?

"The rise of our Xiao Clan is unstoppable!" the First Elder said with a radiant smile.

"The young master hid his strength so deeply. If not for today's match, we would likely still be kept in the dark," the Second Elder nodded repeatedly.

The Third Elder chimed in, "Clan Leader, the young master is your secret weapon, isn't he?"

He did not believe that a father could be unaware of his own son's true capabilities.

As for Xiao Zhan's reaction earlier, the Third Elder was more inclined to believe that the Clan Leader had been putting on an act.

However.

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "I only just learned of Yu'er's strength myself."

The three elders were stunned in unison.

The Third Elder asked skeptically, "The Test Monument certainly doesn't lie. In less than a year, the young master went from the third stage of Dou Zhi Qi to being able to defeat Jia Lie Ao. Clan Leader, are you sure you didn't secretly provide him with extra resources?"

Xiao Zhan shot him a sidelong glance and said indifferently, "Third Elder, is that really how you view me as your Clan Leader?"

The Third Elder hurriedly apologized, claiming it was a slip of the tongue.

At this moment, the First Elder's eyes darted around as he suggested, "Clan Leader, while the young master is undoubtedly gifted, such a drastic change suggests he may have encountered some fortuitous opportunity. Why don't you ask him about it? If it could be applied to our other Xiao Clan disciples, wouldn't that be a wonderful thing? Our disciples' strength would skyrocket, and our return to the Imperial Capital would be just around the corner!"

Xiao Zhan let out a cold snort, his face hardening. "Three Elders, that was not your attitude before!"

He paused, his tone turning severe as he swept his gaze over the three of them. "Whatever opportunity Yu'er has, that is his own business! If any of you dare to pry or pressure him in private, don't blame me for not warning you beforehand!"

The First Elder laughed awkwardly.

In truth, he had been thinking of securing benefits for his own grandson.

However.

Judging by the Clan Leader's attitude, it was clear that he cared deeply for this highly pampered young master!

If they were to use any underhanded methods to investigate, the Clan Leader would surely be furious!

"Three Elders, my father's words are my own! Stop prying into my brother's affairs, or don't blame me for being impolite!" After hearing Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan also made his stance clear.

One was the Clan Leader.

The other was the most brilliant genius in the history of the clan, currently cultivating at Jia Nan Academy.

Neither was someone the three elders could afford to provoke.

Though they held the title of elders, they relied solely on their age and seniority!

In this world where strength was paramount, the three of them dared not overstep their bounds.

Soon, the three shifted the topic back to the Jia Lie Clan.

Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice, "Courtesy demands reciprocity. Since Jia Lie Bi dared to set a trap for our Xiao Clan, this matter will not be settled so easily! First, prepare that marketplace well. When it opens, offer the maximum possible discounts. Even if we earn a little less, we must attract the Jia Lie Clan's customer base."

"Understood, Clan Leader!"

The three elders agreed, and after discussing a few details, they left together.

That marketplace was located very close to the Jia Lie Clan's own.

If they offered discounts upon opening, they could absolutely lure away the customers who originally belonged to the Jia Lie Clan!

In the hall.

Only the father and son remained.

"Father, my brother, he...?" Curiosity appeared on Xiao Yan's face.

In front of outsiders, it was difficult to ask, but now, he still harbored some doubts.

"Father, you truly don't know?"

Xiao Zhan gave a bitter smile and said, "Yu'er's temperament is much like yours; he's been keeping things hidden since he was five or six, full of secrets. If you have the time, go ask him yourself. I am quite curious as well."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan understood that his father truly had no idea how his younger brother had become so formidable.

Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Alright, I'll find an opportunity to ask."

"Oh, that's right, Yu'er's child was born yesterday," Xiao Zhan suddenly added.

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he laughed, "Is that so? My brother is impressive indeed. Is it a boy or a girl?"

Xiao Zhan smiled. "A boy."

Xiao Yan clapped his hands. "I'll go see him now."

As he spoke, he stood up.

However, after taking only two steps, he changed direction and headed toward the exit, muttering to himself, "I can't go empty-handed; I should go buy a gift first."

"Yan'er, you need to work harder too; your brother is already ahead of you," Xiao Zhan called out.

Xiao Yan's figure stumbled for a moment, and without looking back, he replied, "Father, it's no use just urging me; you need Nalan Yanran to agree to it as well."

Xiao Zhan sat in the main seat of the hall, sighed, and whispered, "Nalan... one of the three great clans of the Jia Ma Empire. Yan'er, you must strive harder, otherwise, this marriage might be dragged out for a very long time."

Jia Lie Clan.

In a room, Jia Lie Bi roared, "Where is the doctor? Why hasn't the doctor arrived yet?"

Before him, Jia Lie Ao lay on the bed, his face devoid of color, his breathing weak.

Jia Lie Ao's chest was completely caved in, forming a massive depression.

If he hadn't been a Dou Practitioner with Dou Qi supporting his body, an ordinary person would have long since ceased breathing.

Soon, members of the Jia Lie Clan rushed in with a doctor.

"Forget the formalities, hurry and examine my son!" Jia Lie Bi stopped the man from bowing.

The doctor nodded and quickly examined Jia Lie Ao's condition. Gradually, his expression turned grave.

Before long, the doctor stood up and said, "Clan Leader Jia Lie, Young Master Jia Lie's chest bones are completely shattered. He must..."

The doctor listed a series of medicines and explained the treatment method.

According to the current situation, he would be unable to leave his bed for at least three months, and it was uncertain whether his strength would be affected by lingering complications after he recovered.

Jia Lie Bi's face darkened. He ordered someone to escort the doctor out, then used his own Dou Qi to stabilize his son's injuries as the doctor had instructed.

"Cough, cough..." A hint of color returned to Jia Lie Ao's face. He coughed a few times and slowly opened his eyes. "Father, I..."

Jia Lie Bi raised a hand. "Son, don't speak yet. Rest assured, I will definitely avenge you. Master Liu should be arriving before long!"

Hearing this, Jia Lie Ao's trembling lips pressed together, and he slowly closed his eyes, which were filled with intense hatred.

Humiliation!

It was an absolute, immense humiliation!

Xiao Yu!

Just you wait!

Jia Lie Ao had originally held a grudge against Xiao Yan, but at this moment, the person he hated most in his heart had become Xiao Yu.

To be struck down by a single punch in front of so many people!

Jia Lie Ao could imagine that for a long time to come, he would be the laughingstock of everyone in Wutan City!