I'm Going to Teach You a Lesson Today!

That afternoon, Xun Er arrived at the entrance to Xiao Yun's residence and raised a hand to knock on the door.

Xiao Yun opened the door and was somewhat surprised to see her. "What is it?"

"Brother Xiao Yun, I want to visit the Xiao Clan market. Would you like to come with me?"

Xiao Yun thought about it. Since he had nothing else to do, he nodded in agreement. "Sure. Let's go together."

After leaving the Xiao Clan, the two walked along Wu Tan City's main street for a while before soon arriving at the Xiao Clan market.

The market was bustling with people coming and going. The stalls on both sides displayed all kinds of herbs, medicinal pills, Dou Technique scrolls, and various miscellaneous goods.

Xun Er walked ahead, browsing as she went and occasionally stopping to inspect the items on a stall.

Xiao Yun, following behind her, showed little interest. From his current perspective, most of the goods on these stalls were ordinary items unworthy of his attention.

As they walked, Xun Er suddenly stopped before a stall and bent down to pick up a wooden bracelet for a closer look.

"This is rather interesting."

Xiao Yun leaned over for a glance. The bracelet's material was ordinary, but faint traces of Dou Qi flowed across it. It should have a minor effect that helped restore Dou Qi.

"Boss, how much is this?" Xun Er asked.

The stall owner was about to answer when a mocking voice suddenly came from nearby.

"Well, well, isn't this the Xiao Clan's Fourth Young Master?"

"What brings you to the market with Miss Xun Er? Thinking of buying her a gift?"

"But your taste is truly awful. You're actually giving her such a lousy wooden bracelet?"

Xiao Yun turned his head and saw a young man in a blue robe standing not far away, a sneer on his face.

Jia Lie Ao.

He was the young master of the Jia Lie Clan, and he had always been at odds with the younger generation of the Xiao Clan.

Jia Lie Ao walked over and glanced at the bracelet in Xun Er's hand, the mockery on his face deepening. "You can actually give away this kind of street-stall junk? Xiao Yun, aren't you being a little too stingy?"

"If Miss Xun Er likes jewelry, she might as well visit one of the Jia Lie Clan's shops. I guarantee it'll be far better than this piece of trash."

Xun Er's expression immediately turned cold upon hearing that. She turned to face Jia Lie Ao.

"What I buy is none of your business. Young Master Jia Lie, aren't you meddling a little too much?"

Jia Lie Ao was taken aback by Xun Er's retort, but he quickly laughed. "Don't be angry, Miss Xun Er. I'm only standing up for you."

"Look at this Fourth Young Master of the Xiao Clan. He can't even afford to give you anything decent, yet he keeps hovering around you all day. Isn't he just holding you back?"

"Besides, is a useless wretch with only Two-Stage Dou Qi worthy of a beauty like Miss Xun Er?"

Jia Lie Ao added, "Come to think of it, the Xiao Clan seems to have quite a few useless wretches. I heard that Xiao Yan only has Third-Stage Dou Qi too?"

"The two brothers are each more useless than the other. That's rather amusing."

The moment Jia Lie Ao said that, several Jia Lie Clan lackeys around him burst into laughter.

However, Xun Er's face darkened completely, and faint waves of Dou Qi began to circulate around her.

"Jia Lie Ao, say that again."

Jia Lie Ao was somewhat surprised to see Xun Er enraged, but he was not afraid. The Jia Lie Clan and Xiao Clan had never gotten along anyway, so there was nothing serious about tearing off all pretense in public.

"What did I say? I'm only telling the truth."

"Miss Xun Er, you're defending this useless wretch so fiercely. I truly feel sorry for you."

Just as Xun Er was about to lash out, Xiao Yun suddenly reached out and stopped her.

"There's no need to lower yourself to this kind of person."

Xiao Yun's tone remained calm. He glanced at Jia Lie Ao and said unhurriedly, "When a dog bites someone, we humans can't exactly bite it back, can we? That would be beneath us."

The instant those words left his mouth, Jia Lie Ao's smile froze.

"Who are you calling a dog?"

"Whoever responds is who I mean. Ah, I accidentally ended up talking about you."

Jia Lie Ao's expression changed instantly. He had never been insulted so directly in all his life.

"Xiao Yun, you're courting death!"

"You're a useless wretch with only Two-Stage Dou Qi, yet you dare speak to me like that? I think you're tired of living!"

Trembling with rage, Jia Lie Ao pointed at Xiao Yun's nose and shouted, "Xiao Yun, do you dare accept my challenge?"

"Today, right here in the market and before everyone, I'll knock your teeth out and let you learn the consequences of offending me, Jia Lie Ao!"

Jia Lie Ao's voice was loud, drawing the attention of many people nearby. They stopped and gathered around to watch.

"Isn't that the Jia Lie Clan's young master? Why is he arguing with someone from the Xiao Clan?"

"Is that the Xiao Clan's useless Fourth Young Master? He's probably in for trouble after offending Jia Lie Ao."

"Jia Lie Ao is already a Dou Zhe, isn't he? Xiao Yun only has Two-Stage Dou Qi. Isn't he asking to be beaten?"

As the surrounding discussions reached his ears, Jia Lie Ao wore a smug smile.

"What, too scared?"

"Weren't you talking big just now? Are you scared now? What kind of man hides behind a woman?"

"If you're a man, step forward and let's have a match!"

However, Xiao Yun could not help but laugh as he looked at Jia Lie Ao's arrogant face.

"Fine."

Jia Lie Ao was stunned when Xiao Yun agreed. He had expected Xiao Yun to find an excuse to refuse. After all, someone at Two-Stage Dou Qi fighting a Dou Zhe was simply asking for a beating.

Yet this brat had agreed without hesitation?

"Are you sure?" Jia Lie Ao asked again, afraid that he had misheard.

"I'm sure."

"Fine, you've got some guts!"

Jia Lie Ao sneered, rolled his wrists, and headed toward an open space in the center of the market. "Then come on. Today, I'm going to teach you a proper lesson!"

More and more spectators gathered as Xiao Yun followed Jia Lie Ao to the middle of the open space.

Xun Er stood to the side without stopping them. After the events of the past two days, she had a good grasp of Xiao Yun's strength.

Jia Lie Ao was only a Dou Zhe. He was far inferior to the Grand Elder. Xiao Yun could easily crush even the Grand Elder, let alone Jia Lie Ao.

It was only that Jia Lie Ao himself had no idea what kind of person he was facing.

He looked at Xiao Yun across from him with a confident smile, already planning how to humiliate this useless wretch who did not know his place before everyone.

"Xiao Yun, don't go crying to your father, Xiao Zhan, after I beat you crippled!" Jia Lie Ao shouted, drawing a burst of laughter from the crowd.

Yet Xiao Yun stood where he was, his expression calm. Looking at Jia Lie Ao, who kept hopping about before him, he only wanted to quickly dispose of this useless wretch so he would stop being an eyesore.