Several tall, burly mercenaries burst out laughing. They didn't take Xiao Ze seriously at all. In their eyes, he was probably just a greenhorn who had never been beaten down by society.
Besides, he was a young master of the Xiao Clan, so he was bound to have plenty of treasures on him. They were practically drooling over the thought.
"Alas, today is my engagement day. I was going to spare your lives, but now it seems there's no need."
Xiao Ze sighed. A terrifying pressure crashed down in an instant, and the mercenaries felt as if they'd been struck by lightning. Their faces filled with horror.
The immense pressure forced them to their knees, unwilling as they were, their heads pressed straight against the ground.
"Kid, we're members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group! Don't pay for your foolish actions with your life!"
Even as death loomed, the mercenaries didn't forget to threaten him.
Their meaning was clear: We're with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and our leader is someone you can't afford to offend!
If you dare touch us, get ready to face the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's unending fury!
"The mere Wolf Head Mercenary Group?" Xiao Ze gave a faint chuckle. The pressure from his hand intensified, and he killed them in almost an instant.
With his cultivation at Peak Dou Emperor, why would he fear a two-star Dou Shi? What was the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, anyway?
If Mu She dared to cross the line, he wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson.
The sight before them left everyone dumbfounded. The mercenaries who'd been running their mouths moments ago were now well and truly dead.
The Xiao Clan young master's ruthless methods were every bit as sharp as those of mercenaries who lived by the blade.
The women mercenaries started forward, but one glance from Xiao Ze made them abandon the idea.
What a joke. From what he'd just done, how could he be the useless Xiao Clan son who couldn't cultivate? He was clearly a powerhouse whose depths couldn't be measured!
The rumors were wrong!
"If you're not tired of living, go ahead and try." Xiao Ze left them with those words and walked away.
But no one there dared utter a word of objection.
Xiao Ze had proved through his actions that the Xiao Clan wasn't to be trifled with.
"Has he... always been this bold?"
Xiao Yi Xian had watched the whole thing. At first, she'd worried that he might be in mortal danger. Now, it seemed she'd worried for nothing.
And judging by his actions, he wasn't nearly as useless as the rumors claimed.
Perhaps agreeing to marry him wasn't such a bad deal after all.
When Xiao Ze returned to the Xiao Clan, he told Xiao Zhan about the engagement.
"Father, I've gotten engaged to Xiao Yi Xian of Green Mountain Town. She'll be coming to our Xiao Clan soon, so get ready to meet your future daughter-in-law."
"Engaged?" Xiao Zhan's old face lit up with delight. "Well done, you rascal! You even found yourself a wife without telling the family. You're worthy of being my son! I never thought I'd have a grandchild so soon. Unlike your eldest and second brothers, who are still bachelors!"
He was overjoyed at the thought of his son taking a wife. His only regret was that he couldn't solve the weakness of his youngest son's constitution, a problem that had plagued him for years.
"It's a pity your meridians were weak from birth and you couldn't cultivate. The Dou Qi Continent should have been your battlefield. Why should you be stuck in this little Wutan City?"
Who would be content to dwell in a corner when they could vie for supremacy across the land? Perhaps that would remain the greatest regret of his life.
"Father, I've rebuilt my meridians. I can cultivate now, and my strength is no less than my two older brothers'." Xiao Ze suddenly smiled.
Having lived another life, he knew that Xiao Zhan had truly treated him well as his father. Perhaps because he'd been frail from birth, Xiao Zhan had loved him far more than his three other brothers. Xiao Ze had already come to regard this place as his true home.
"Really?" Xiao Zhan's expression changed. He asked in disbelief, "Ze'er, have you truly recovered?"
Xiao Ze smiled and nodded. "I recovered a few days ago."
"Wonderful!" Xiao Zhan slapped Xiao Ze on the shoulder. "I knew my son wouldn't be held back by his constitution for his whole life!"
"Father, I'm happy for you!"
Seeing Xiao Zhan's tears stream down his face, Xiao Ze was overwhelmed with emotion. Perhaps this was a father's love!
In this life, Father, the Soul Hall won't take you away!
And I'll lead the Xiao Clan back to the peak!
"Father, I'll go make the preparations. As for Fourth Brother Xiao Yan, you don't need to worry at all. I'll handle the Misty Cloud Sect."
According to the original timeline, it hadn't been long since the Misty Cloud Sect had broken off Xiao Yan's engagement. The Xiao Clan was still caught in the eye of the storm.
They had thoroughly offended the behemoth that was the Misty Cloud Sect.
But things were different now. As long as he kept taking wives, he'd keep receiving different rewards. Before long, he'd reach Dou Zong, or even Dou Zun.
Who did the Misty Cloud Sect think they were?
Xiao Ze made up an excuse. "I was able to recover thanks to the guidance of a great master. I've already taken him as my teacher. My master will help our Xiao Clan deal with the Misty Cloud Sect."
Hearing this good news, Xiao Zhan felt a weight lift from his heart. "Then we'll be in your master's debt. Please thank him on behalf of the Xiao Clan."
The succession of good news nearly left Xiao Zhan overcome with emotion.
Xiao Ze nodded. "Then I'll go make the preparations."
At the same time, news that his men had been wiped out reached Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
"What? In Green Mountain Town, someone dares to disrespect the Wolf Head Mercenary Group?"
Hearing the report, Mu Li flew into a rage.
His men standing below him trembled with fear.
"Young leader, the man called himself Xiao Ze. They say he's from the Xiao Clan in Wutan City, and his strength is unfathomable. All our brothers fell at his hands. You have to avenge them!"
"That man also said Xiao Yi Xian is his future wife and warned everyone to stay away from her. Otherwise... otherwise, we'd be responsible for the consequences!"
"Outrageous!" At that, Mu Li could no longer hold back.
Xiao Yi Xian was the woman he'd set his sights on. In all of Green Mountain Town, no one had been born who could steal a woman from him, Mu Li!
"Fine, Xiao Ze. Maybe I couldn't do anything to you while you stayed in Wutan City, but you dared set foot in Green Mountain Town. Don't blame me for showing you no mercy!"
A dense killing intent flashed through Mu Li's eyes. Unless he killed Xiao Ze with his own hands, he wouldn't be able to quench the hatred in his heart!
"Now, pass on my orders! Surround the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion immediately. Without my permission, don't let a single fly escape!"
Mu Li refused to believe Xiao Ze had the nerve to fight him!
Xiao Yi Xian was his woman. No one could take her away!
Even if Xiao Ze was strong, his age still set the limit. Just how strong could he possibly be? Every member of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group could drown him in a mouthful of spit!
Before long, under the leadership of Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion was surrounded. Without a word, they drove out all the customers inside.
Xiao Yi Xian had planned to finish her last shift, but instead, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group surrounded the place.
"Mu Li, what do you think you're doing?"
Looking at the hostile crowd, Xiao Yi Xian frowned and demanded an explanation.
"What do I think I'm doing? Xiao Yi Xian, surely you know how I feel about you. What makes that Xiao Ze better than me, Mu Li?"
Looking at Xiao Yi Xian's lovely face, greed flickered in Mu Li's eyes. How could he let a beauty like her end up with that useless Xiao Ze?
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