In a clash between masters, what is contended for is the split second advantage.
As soon as the Mad Lion noticed that Xiao Qiang’s hand was gripping his wrist like a steel clamp, he knew he had fallen into a trap today.
The next moment, a wave of severe pain hit him, spreading from his wrist all over his body.
Before the Mad Lion could even struggle, he suddenly felt a hand gripping his waist, then with a quick pull and a whoosh, he found himself being thrown into the air.
The Mad Lion’s body traced an arc in mid-air.
Quite the adept, he twisted and turned, managing to land on the ground, finally crouching with his head raised to look at Xiao Qiang.
His eyes were filled with surprise, as if he did not expect to be defeated by this young man.
Xiao Qiang slowly raised a finger: “Only this chance.
I don’t want to kill.
If you attack me again, I assure you, you will regret it.”
The Mad Lion’s face turned red, breathing heavily.
Despite only engaging in combat for a brief moment, he was well aware he was no match for Xiao Qiang.
Someone who could see through his attacking moves and close in to capture him easily – like Xiao Qiang said, the gap between them wasn’t minor.
However, his pride as a martial artist wouldn’t allow the Mad Lion to simply give up.
He thought that given an opportunity, he could surely defeat the man before him and regain his honor.
At this point, Zhang Ru had also regained her senses.
Although she didn’t know martial arts, she still understood that their proud bodyguard seemed to be no match for the man before her.
However, she wasn’t afraid at all and shouted aloud: “Mad Lion, strike him!
Break his hand!
If he dares to fight back, kill his entire family!”
Xiao Qiang frowned slightly, his figure flickered, and amidst the startled gazes of the crowd, he appeared before Zhang Ru.
“What…
what are you doing!” Zhang Ru retreated a few steps, speaking in a somewhat fearful voice.
“Slap!”
Without uttering a word, Xiao Qiang raised his hand and landed a resounding slap across her face.
“Impertinent brat, who do you think you are to talk to me like that!” Xiao Qiang’s voice rang out quietly, glancing at the trembling Mad Lion: “Is such a person even worth your protection?
I think you’re not Mad Lion, but an idiot.”
The Mad Lion roared loudly and, without any hesitation, lunged straight at Xiao Qiang.
Standing not far away, Qin Zheng gently shook his head and sighed.
His old master, who had passed on his martial arts skills to him, once told him that the realm of a martial artist is divided into inherent and acquired stages.
Both these stages are further subdivided into four levels: beginner, accomplished, peak, and culmination.
Although the term ‘nine-rank strong’ is used for the acquired stage, it only applies to average martial artists.
So, even a nine-rank martial artist is just a powerhouse to true formidable adversaries.
To reach an inherent stage, one must undergo the refinement of the culmination-level.
A martial artist at the culmination level of the acquired stage is not only an absolute master in the eyes of ordinary people, but also a powerhouse in the entire martial arts world.
The Mad Lion is at the peak of a nine-rank level, almost touching the highest level.
But Xiao Qiang could very well be at the culmination stage of the acquired realm already.
Such a comparison of strength can only lead to one outcome, and that is the Mad Lion will undoubtedly be defeated by Xiao Qiang.
As expected, even though the Mad Lion was prepared to put his life on the line, his skill deficit could not be compensated by mind games.
In less time than it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Mad Lion was once again defeated by Xiao Qiang and knocked to the ground.
“You are no match for me, why make unnecessary efforts?” Xiao Qiang calmly said, looking at the Mad Lion.
To him, such rivals were not worthy of respect.
Knowing that one is not capable yet still trying, amongst ordinary people it might be called tenacious, but among cultivators, it’s called courting death.
A look of madness flashed across the Mad Lion’s face as he once again lunged towards Xiao Qiang.
Following the master’s disgrace by death, when Zhang Ru was slapped by Xiao Qiang, he had to give an explanation to the Zhang Family at any cost.
Xiao Qiang frowned.
He had given the Mad Lion an opportunity, and since the guy did not appreciate it and repeatedly sought trouble, he could not blame Xiao Qiang for his ruthlessness.
While looking at the figure of the Mad Lion, Xiao Qiang spoke solemnly: “I advise you, it is best if you take her and leave here immediately.”
The Mad Lion roared and charged towards Xiao Qiang who didn’t dodge but rushed straight up to him.
As the Mad Lion was about to hit him, Xiao Qiang slapped his chest, making him spurt out blood and fly into the air.
The huge body rolled on the ground several times and the Mad Lion could no longer get up.
“Incredible, so strong!”
Xiao Wen muttered to himself.
He and the Mad Lion had met more than once, so he naturally knew how powerful this bodyguard from the Zhang Family was.
Even the old butler, Qin, wasn’t confident of winning against him.
But in front of Xiao Qiang, he couldn’t put up any resistance, which showed how formidable Xiao Qiang was.
The Mad Lion laid on the ground vomiting blood, other bodyguards of the Zhang Family ran over from afar to protect Zhang Ru and the Mad Lion.
Xiao Wen sighed, waved his hand, and said to the butler, Qin: “Old Qin, go tell them to take their people and leave.
Don’t make a fuss anymore, if they continue, things could really get out of hand.”
Having said that, he walked towards Xiao Qiang and smiled: “If you don’t mind, could we have a chat?”
Xiao Qiang thought for a moment, nodded, and turned to face Wang Yue: “What’s your phone number?”
Wang Yue was taken aback, but he rattled off a string of numbers.
Xiao Qiang nodded and said, “I’ll get in touch with you later.”
After finishing, he turned to Hu Feifei and waved his hand: “I have errands to run, let’s chat next time.”
Hu Feifei was already stunned by this point.
Upon hearing Xiao Qiang’s words, she could only mechanically nod her head.
Xiao Qiang then returned to Xiao Wen, followed him to his car, leaving the matters outside to the Xiao family members to handle.
Sitting in the spacious car, Xiao Qiang glanced at Xiao Wen but didn’t say anything.
Instead, it was Xiao Wen who earnestly apologized: “I’m sorry for what my parents did.
I hope Brother Xiao you can forgive them.”
Regardless of whether Xiao Qiang could save Xiao Zhengxun or not, the strong posture he demonstrated today was enough for Xiao Wen to apologize like this.
After all, every family would want to recruit a top-notch powerhouse, and certainly not to offend one.
Xiao Qiang laughed; he liked Xiao Wen’s attitude.
It meant Xiao Wen needed something from him.
“What do you need?
Just say it.” Xiao Qiang said casually.
He was strapped for cash at the moment, and the Xiao family was no doubt the best benefactor.
However, he didn’t want to agree to anything too quickly.
Xiao Wen nodded, and hastily explained: “My father has been seriously ill recently.
He’s been in a coma for months.
I’ve invited countless doctors, but none of them could help.
Then I thought of you, Brother Xiao, who managed to wake up from such a severe injury.
I was hoping you could assist.”
As he said this, Xiao Wen actually knelt before Xiao Qiang, speaking with a sorrowful expression: “I know my father did many wrong things in the past, but as his son, I can’t just watch him die.
I beg Brother Xiao to help!
No matter what the cost, I am willing to bear it all, Brother Xiao, I beg you!”
Xiao Qiang was stunned.
He never expected Xiao Wen to lower his pride and beg with such humility.
Xiao Qiang, as a cultivator, had seen countless disciples of noble and respectable families who always acted haughty and superior.
Even when asking for help, they behaved arrogantly and decisively.
However, none of them were like Xiao Wen.
“Get up,” Xiao Qiang did not stop Xiao Wen from kneeling.
He knew that if he didn’t show a strong stance, it would make Xiao Wen feel insecure.
Xiao Wen looked up at Xiao Qiang: “You agree?” He was genuinely surprised.
His biggest takeaway from these past months is never to judge people hastily.
You never know who can or is willing to help you unless you ask.
Some people only express their goodwill verbally, while others express it through actions when necessary.
Xiao Qiang was amused by his words: “I haven’t seen the patient, how can I guarantee a cure?”
Xiao Wen managed a bitter laugh and said softly: “My father…
seems to be cursed.”
“A curse?” Xiao Qiang suddenly became interested.
He had yet to see any talisman magic in this world.
Since Xiao Wen said so, he was interested in knowing about Xiao Zhengxun’s condition.
“Yes, although we’ve told the public my father is seriously ill, I had someone take a look and it’s clear he has been cursed with a Bewildering Spirit Charm.
It must have been the Xia Family’s doing!” Xiao Wen gritted his teeth, revealing his unhidden hatred for the Xia family when mentioning them.
“Who exactly is this Xia family?” Xiao Qiang asked curiously.
Xiao Wen chuckled bitterly.
He knew Xiao Qiang was not familiar with many situations in Mingzhu, such as the relationship between the Xiao, Xia, and Zhang families, and began to introduce the current state of Mingzhu.
Mingzhu is the second-largest city in Huaxia, following only the Royal Capital.
Huaxia is a constitutional monarchy where the families and the royals rule together.
In Mingzhu, four golden families held the ruling power.
They are the Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li families, followed by the silver families of Xia, Zhang, Zhou, Wu, Zheng, Wang, Chu, and finally the Xiao family.
Under the silver families are the various bronze families of variable sizes.
These intricately interconnected powers formed a large ruling class, monopolizing all of society’s resources.
The one who cursed Xiao Zhengxun this time was the Xia Family, the first-ranked among the eight silver families.
“That old dog Xia Dongyuan has always wanted to swallow our Xiao Family whole.
This time he found an expert from who knows where to place a Bewildering Spirit Charm on my father, combined with the other family’s kick while we were down, the Xiao Family is now teetering on the brink of survival!” Xiao Wen told Xiao Qiang with a bitter smile.
Xiao Qiang ignored him.
Lowering his head, he thought carefully about what Xiao Wen just said.
The Bewildering Spirit Charm sounded scary.
He wondered if the Purifying Heart talisman he had could counter it.
But if he could cure Xiao Zhengxun, his trouble of being short of funds for cultivation should be solved.
Alright, let’s consider it a good deed.
Xiao Qiang made up his mind, looked up at Xiao Wen and said: “I agree to help, take me there.”
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