With a thunderous roar of hooves, a troop of armored soldiers charged straight in.
The man at the front of the group was tall and imposing, his bright yellow golden armor bulging out of his clothes.
It was Yuwen Huaji who led the team.
At this moment, Yuwen Huaji, who had traveled a long way to Shi Long's Dojo, saw Xu Xiao and his group standing under the stone tablet of the Dojo.
Judging from their appearance, the other party must have been waiting for them for quite some time.
"Is that Shi Long?" Yuwen Huaji asked the scout beside him in a low voice. He had never seen what Shi Long looked like either.
In addition, Xu Xiao possessed an extraordinary aura; simply standing there gave off a sense of oneness with heaven and earth, which made Xu Xiao wary.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, no, Shi Long is a slightly effeminate middle-aged man, unlike the others ahead."
The scout glanced quickly, lingering for a couple more seconds on Li Xiuning and Fu Junzhuo's faces.
Yuwen Huaji nodded slightly, then noticed Li Xiuning in the crowd.
'Didn't the Li Family say they just suffered misfortune yesterday? And now they're here today?'
'They still look deathly pale. It seems the disaster that Li Clan yesterday was related to these people in front of me.'
'Today, it seems unlikely that the Secret of Longevity will be obtained so easily!'
In an instant, Yuwen Huaji discerned the situation and made a judgment.
No matter how difficult it is, they must do it. The Yuwen Family is determined to Secret of Longevity, and they absolutely cannot let any opportunity slip by.
Thinking this, Yuwen Huaji rode forward and, a few steps away from Xu Xiao, cupped his hands in greeting:
"It seems that there is a lot of excitement here today. How come the pearl of the Li Clan in Longxi suddenly appears in this wilderness and walks the same road as these sloppy rivers and lakes?"
Li Xiuning remained silent, still looking lifeless, lost in her own world.
Seeing this, Yuwen Huaji could only turn his gaze to Xu Xiao, "This gentleman has an extraordinary bearing. Would you be so kind as to state your name? I cherish talent above all else..."
" Yang Guang's dog really thinks he's some big shot! You come here and kneel down to talk to me!"
Even when confronted directly, the person still acted arrogantly, so Xu Xiao naturally had to punish them.
With a flick of his finger, Yuwen Huaji was pulled from his horse and forced to kneel on the ground by Telekinesis.
"You..."
In an instant, he was subdued without any resistance, and Yuwen Huaji's face showed both anger and a hint of fear.
'Such skill... could it be that another Great Grandmaster -like figure has emerged in the world?'
No matter how Yuwen Huaji tried to activate his family's Ice Profound Energy, his body remained completely immobile.
Such methods were unheard of to him, and he could only think of them as those of legendary Great Grandmaster.
The soldiers nearby cried out in alarm when they saw their leader captured.
"Lord Yuwen!"
"So noisy!"
Xu Xiao pressed down, and all the cavalrymen on horseback had their heads blown off and fell from their horses.
In an instant, the foot of the mountain was filled with the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground, and the thick smell of blood permeated the forest.
Not to mention Yuwen Huaji, even the Twin Dragons group and Fu Junzhuo, who had just been restrained by acupoint striking, were secretly alarmed.
'Such methods are even more bizarre and powerful than my master's. When did such a Grandmaster emerge from the Central Plains?'
Fu Junzhuo compared Xu Xiao with her master, Goryeo, to Fu Cailin, and felt that Xu Xiao's methods were more mysterious and unpredictable.
Although her master could also easily kill all the people in front of him, that was done by slashing and cutting with each sword and blade, and he could not do what Xu Xiao did, killing a whole squad of elite the Cavalry with a single wave of his hand.
'This person is eccentric and uses unorthodox methods. He must be a master of the kind of martial arts my master spoke of, one that cultivates spiritual secret techniques. I'm afraid I'll have a hard time surviving this time in his hands.'
People never learn until they're faced with a dire situation. Xu Xiao 'Xu Xiao ruthless actions even frightened Fu Junzhuo, who had just dared to attack him.
This can be considered killing two birds with one stone. Xu Xiao's move was just to intimidate Yuwen Huaji, as the Yuwen Clan was also a good lackey.
When it's time to make an example of someone, he never hesitates.
"Alright, with all irrelevant people cleared away, it's time for a talk, General Yuwen."
Xu Xiao turned his head to look at Yuwen Huaji kneeling on the ground, a smile on his face.
"Phew~"
Yuwen Huaji took a deep breath, his expression shifting from side to side before finally abandoning his arrogance and speaking in a low voice:
"It was Huaji recklessness that caused you to offend your divine Kamui, sir. Please forgive me."
A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm; Yuwen Huaji realized he had inadvertently kicked a hornet's nest.
The Yuwen Family still harbors countless schemes and ambitions; they cannot allow themselves to be slaughtered here by this unfamiliar expert because of some words and face-saving.
"Not bad, not bad, I like guys like you who know how to seize opportunities."
Xu Xiao nodded. Only those who can discern the situation are qualified to be his lackeys.
" Yuwen Huaji, serve me as my dog, and I might spare your Yuwen Family's life in the future. Rebellion is a dead end."
Xu Xiao's words directly exposed the Yuwen Family's intentions.
"Sir, Yuwen Huaji has disturbed you. You may punish him as you see fit, but such words are an insult to the Yuwen Family."
Yuwen Huaji glared at Xu Xiao, his neck stiff, still showing some resentment.
The Yuwen Family is a prestigious family, one of the four great clans. For them to so blatantly want them to be their dogs is simply disrespectful.
"Insult? That's an honor. Do you think just anyone can be my dog?"
Xu Xiao smiled. These people just think they're so superior.
The power and glory they gained by bullying and exploiting ordinary people made them believe that they were truly superior, when in reality they were nothing more than nobodys.
No matter how noble or prestigious your family is, do you have an extra head or four limbs compared to others?
Others may fear and care about worldly fame, but Xu Xiao treats everyone equally.
Whether it's the Yuwen Family or the Li Family, these people are no different from ordinary people on the street in his eyes.
To Xu Xiao, unless you have any use, you're just an ant that can be easily destroyed.
"Don't rush to agree. You need to think it over carefully, after all, your answer concerns the entire bloodline of your Yuwen Family."
"You've rejected me today, but don't regret your choice when your Yuwen Family is wiped out."
Xu Xiao's explicit threat caused Yuwen Huaji's expression to become more restrained.
He could tell that the expert in front of him was not just talking; anyone would have to carefully consider the consequences of being threatened by a Great Grandmaster with unpredictable methods.
"No rush to answer. The matter in Yangzhou City is almost over, and I happen to be going to Chang'an anyway; that's your Yuwen Family's territory."
"I think you wouldn't refuse to be a guide, would you?"
Upon hearing this Yuwen Huaji didn't have time to think about why Xu Xiao wanted to go to Chang'an, and hurriedly nodded:
" Huaji will naturally welcome you with open arms. Please, sir, Huaji your Huaji on me, so that I may help you advance your career."
Xu Xiao didn't ask him to answer immediately, which relieved Yuwen Huaji.
"Why bring a horse? Let's just walk."
Xu Xiao took a step forward, and the group of people soared into the air, rising straight into the clouds.
"This..."
Even though Yuwen Huaji was already a martial arts master who could briefly stay in the air, he was still astonished by Xu Xiao's ability to fly.
"Give me the direction, and we'll leave immediately."