What! Mu Li Wants to Steal My Xiao Yi Xian?

Several tall and fierce mercenaries burst into laughter, not taking Xiao Ze seriously in the slightest; in their eyes, he was nothing more than a greenhorn who had yet to be beaten down by the harsh realities of the world.

Moreover, since he was a young master of the Xiao Clan, he surely carried plenty of treasures on him, which made their mouths water with greed.

"Sigh, today is the day of my engagement. I had intended to spare your lives, but it seems that is entirely unnecessary now."

Xiao Ze let out a sigh, and a terrifying pressure descended instantly. The group of mercenaries was struck as if by lightning, their faces filled with horror.

The intense pressure forced them to kneel down against their will, their heads buried directly into the ground.

"Brat, we are men of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group! Don't pay the price for your own stupidity!"

Even on the verge of death, the mercenaries did not forget to throw out a few threats.

Their meaning was clear: we belong to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and our leader is someone you cannot afford to provoke!

If you dare to touch us, prepare to face the endless fury of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group!

"The mere Wolf Head Mercenary Group?" Xiao Ze chuckled softly, the pressure in his hands intensifying until, in an instant, it claimed their lives.

With his cultivation at the peak of a Dou Emperor, why would he fear a two-star Dou Shi? What was the Wolf Head Mercenary Group anyway?

If Mu She dared to overstep his bounds even by an inch, he wouldn't mind teaching the man a lesson.

The scene before them left everyone stunned; the mercenaries who had been spouting arrogance just moments ago were now dead beyond all doubt.

The ruthlessness of the Xiao Clan's young master was not a whit inferior to these mercenaries who licked blood off the edges of blades.

The group of female mercenaries wanted to step forward, but a single glance from Xiao Ze made them abandon that thought.

What a joke—judging by his performance just now, he was no "waste" of the Xiao Clan who couldn't cultivate; he was clearly an unfathomable expert!

The rumors were wrong!

"If you don't value your lives, feel free to continue." Xiao Ze left these words behind and strode away.

Yet, no one present dared to utter a single word of dissent.

Xiao Ze had proven with his actions that his Xiao Clan was not to be trifled with.

"Is he... always this brave?"

Xiao Yi Xian had witnessed the entire event. At first, she had been worried for his safety, but it seemed her concerns were misplaced.

Furthermore, based on his performance, he was not as pathetic as the rumors suggested.

Agreeing to his proposal didn't seem like such a bad deal after all.

Returning to the Xiao Clan, Xiao Ze informed Xiao Zhan of the engagement.

"Father, your son has become engaged to Xiao Yi Xian of Green Mountain Town. She will be arriving at our Xiao Clan in a few days. You should prepare yourself to meet your future daughter-in-law."

"Engaged?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's aged face broke into a joyful smile. "Good lad! You actually went behind our backs to find a wife. You are truly my son, Xiao Zhan. I didn't expect you to have a successor so soon, unlike your eldest and second brothers, who are still bachelors."

He was happy for his son's marriage, but his only regret was his inability to solve the physical frailty that had plagued his third son for years.

"It is a pity that you were born with weak meridians and could not cultivate; otherwise, this Dou Qi Continent would be your battlefield, and you would not be trapped in this tiny Wutan City."

If one could contend for the world, who would be content to remain in a corner? Perhaps this would be the greatest regret of his life.

"Father, I have already reshaped my meridians and can now cultivate. My cultivation is no weaker than that of my two brothers," Xiao Ze said with a sudden smile.

Living this life again, Xiao Zhan had been truly good to him as a father. Perhaps because of his innate frailty, the love he received far exceeded that of his other three brothers, and he had already come to regard this place as his true home.

"Really?" Xiao Zhan's expression shifted, and he said in disbelief, "Ze'er, have you truly recovered?"

Xiao Ze nodded with a smile, "I recovered just a few days ago."

"That's wonderful!" Xiao Zhan slammed his hand onto Xiao Ze's shoulder. "I knew it! My son would not be shackled by his constitution for a lifetime!"

"Father, I am happy for you!"

Watching Xiao Zhan's eyes well up with tears, Xiao Ze was overcome with emotion. Perhaps this was the nature of fatherly love!

In this life, Father, you will not be abducted by the Soul Hall!

And I shall lead the Xiao Clan back to its peak!

"Father, I will go make preparations. As for the matter of my fourth brother, Xiao Yan, you need not worry at all. I will handle the situation with the Misty Cloud Sect."

According to the original timeline, not much time had passed since the Misty Cloud Sect came to annul the marriage, and their Xiao Clan was currently at the center of the storm.

They had effectively offended the behemoth that was the Misty Cloud Sect.

But today was different from the past. As long as he continued to take wives, he would surely receive different rewards. Before long, he would reach the level of a Dou Zong, or even a Dou Zun.

What did the Misty Cloud Sect count for then?

Xiao Ze lied, "My recovery was entirely due to the guidance of an expert. I have already taken him as my master, and my master will help our Xiao Clan resolve the issue with the Misty Cloud Sect."

Hearing this good news, Xiao Zhan felt a weight lift from his heart. "Then I will trouble your master. Please thank him on behalf of the Xiao Clan."

The successive pieces of good news nearly overwhelmed Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Ze nodded, "Then I shall go and prepare."

Meanwhile, news of his men being wiped out reached the ears of Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

"What? In this Green Mountain Town, there is actually someone who dares to disrespect my Wolf Head Mercenary Group?"

Upon hearing this news, Mu Li flew into a sudden rage.

The subordinates below were trembling with fear.

"Young Leader, that man calls himself Xiao Ze and is said to be from the Xiao Clan of Wutan City. His cultivation is unfathomable, and our brothers have all fallen at his hands. You must avenge our fallen brothers!"

"That man also said that Xiao Yi Xian is his betrothed, and that no one should harbor any designs on her, otherwise, otherwise they will bear the consequences!"

"Arrogant!" Hearing this, Mu Li could no longer contain his fury.

Xiao Yi Xian was the woman he had set his sights on; in this Green Mountain Town, the person who dared to snatch a woman from him, Mu Li, had yet to be born!

"Very well, Xiao Ze. If you had stayed in Wutan City, perhaps I could do nothing to you, but since you dared to set foot in Green Mountain Town, don't blame this Young Leader for being impolite!"

A thick murderous intent flashed in Mu Li's eyes; if he did not kill Xiao Ze with his own hands, it would be hard to quell the hatred in his heart!

"Now, pass on my order: surround the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion immediately. Without my permission, do not let a single fly escape!"

Mu Li did not believe that Xiao Ze had the guts to fight him!

Xiao Yi Xian was his woman, and no one could take her away!

Even if Xiao Ze were strong, his age was plain to see; just how strong could he possibly be? The Wolf Head Mercenary Group could drown him with a single spit each!

Soon, led by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's Young Leader Mu Li, the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion was surrounded, and without a word, the customers inside were driven out.

Xiao Yi Xian had originally intended to finish her final shift, only to find herself surrounded by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

"Mu Li, what is the meaning of this?"

Looking at the group who had clearly come with ill intent, Xiao Yi Xian frowned and immediately demanded an answer.

"What is the meaning of this? Xiao Yi Xian, you cannot be unaware of my feelings for you, can you? In what way is that Xiao Ze better than me, Mu Li!"

Gazing at Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful face, a trace of greed flashed in Mu Li's eyes; how could such a beauty be left to that piece of trash, Xiao Ze?