Xie Shan fell off the stone platform, still somewhat conscious, but upon hearing those words, he was so enraged that he couldn't catch his breath and fainted on the spot.
Damn it! You barely managed to fight someone at the First Postnatal Layer, yet you took me down in one move. How can you bully me like this and still call me weak!
Although the area outside the stone platform was crowded with people, the only sound was the wind.
Everyone, including Qin Qingmo and Xie Guangping, stared at the slightly frail-looking young man in the center.
At this moment, he truly was the center of attention.
One move!
He severely injured someone at the Third Postnatal Layer, leaving them in an uncertain state between life and death.
What kind of strength is this? At the very least, it requires the explosive power of the Fifth Postnatal Layer. In other words, Xu Wuzhou should have reached the Fifth Layer. Even if he hasn't, he's not far off.
The Fifth Layer!
In the entire Lin'an City, the top ten experts are in the Innate Realm, standing high above. These ten are the pillars of the major clans, wielding absolute power in Lin'an City, and are considered giants. Let's not talk about them, as they are too distant from martial artists.
Then there are those in the Postnatal Realm. Those who have reached the Fifth Postnatal Layer or above are considered the older generation of strong warriors, but even among them, there are fewer than a hundred in Lin'an City. Among the younger generation, there are fewer than ten.
In other words, this person, who has always been insulted as a waste and a maggot, is actually among the most talented in Lin'an City.
They found it hard to accept that Xu Wuzhou could reach the First Postnatal Layer. And now... they all wondered if they were collectively dreaming.
Was that guy's previous act of being a useless fool all just a facade? What a joke, they couldn't believe someone could pretend like that.
But then again, could he really have reached the Fifth Postnatal Layer in such a short time?
"Sis, I used to scold brother-in-law too harshly. Do you think he'll take revenge on me?" Qin Yunjie cautiously poked his sister and asked, afraid, as he had even hit Xu Wuzhou before. With such strength, Xu Wuzhou could easily slap him to death.
Qin Qingmo looked at the young man in the field, comparing him with the one in her memory, and felt her thoughts were in disarray. Was this really the same idle, arrogant, and wasteful scoundrel?
"Have I never truly understood him?"
Qin Qingmo exhaled softly, her emotions a bit complicated. Since childhood, she knew she was to marry Xu Wuzhou. However, his behavior, despite her efforts to tolerate it, constantly disappointed her, eroding her goodwill bit by bit. Until the events of their wedding, she was in despair.
But now, this seemingly useless person suddenly displayed the strength to be among the top ten of the younger generation in Lin'an City, a contrast so stark it was hard for her to accept. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
Qin Li, on the other hand, was trembling with excitement, his face flushed as if filled with blood, his eyes wide like a bull's, staring at Xu Wuzhou, his lips quivering.
"Is this him?" Lin Qingci from the Lin Family's camp murmured to herself, her gaze fixed on the young man.
"Damn it, when we used to call him a useless fool, was he secretly calling us the same, watching us like monkeys?" A clan descendant cursed.
This remark made many people's faces burn with embarrassment, as they felt it was quite possible!
"Such a black heart."
Xie Guangping stood there, his gaze shifting unpredictably. This was indeed unexpected. He couldn't help but glance at Qin Qingmo, wondering if his possession would fall into Xu Wuzhou's hands.
"One thousand taels, thank you!" Xu Wuzhou stepped off the platform, looking at Xie Guangping.
Xie Guangping took a deep breath, calming himself, and sneered, "Well, as a live-in son-in-law, where would you get money? You can only scam some from me, how pitiful."
Xu Wuzhou took the silver from Xie Guangping without responding.
Xie Guangping then leaned in close to Xu Wuzhou's ear and whispered, "This level of strength isn't enough. I'll make sure you die miserably, and I'll take good care of your wife for you."
Xu Wuzhou stood still, looking at Xie Guangping, "You think you can?"
"Do you think the Qin Family can protect you? The Qin Family can't even protect themselves. I've already prepared a cage, just for Qin Qingmo," Xie Guangping said.
"I'll be waiting for you!" Xu Wuzhou replied to Xie Guangping.
With two thousand taels in hand, reaching the Ninth Postnatal Layer shouldn't be an issue. Hopefully, Xie Guangping will make a move himself, and then I'll take him out.
Xie Guangping watched Xu Wuzhou's departing figure, his eyes dark.
Overestimating himself, does he think the strength of the Fifth Postnatal Layer is impressive? My family has three people at the Seventh Postnatal Layer idle. I'll send them to deal with you! Also, it seems you killed the Shi brothers. Once I've used the Shi Family, I'll tell them and see if they won't go all out against you.
Qin Qingmo is his, and he absolutely cannot let anyone else touch her first.
"Good lad!" Qin Li laughed heartily, giving Xu Wuzhou a hearty slap on the shoulder, "I knew Brother Xu's son couldn't be a waste."
Qin Li's excitement made him misjudge his strength, causing Xu Wuzhou to grimace in pain.
"Good, good, good!" Qin Li said with a face full of relief, "A prodigal son returning is worth more than gold. Stay by my side from now on."
"Um... Uncle Qin, I also want to accomplish something. The Xu Family was ruined by me back then, and I want to revive it. I wonder if Uncle Qin could give me the silver that the Xu Family sold back then," Xu Wuzhou mumbled. Ten thousand taels, that's ten thousand drops of blood-colored liquid. If I can get it, I'll be set.
Maybe I could reach the Innate Realm in one go, or even higher. At that time, I could walk sideways in Lin'an City, and Xie Guangping... I just hope he doesn't come looking for trouble.
Qin Li thought for a moment and said, "Alright!"
Xu Wuzhou was overjoyed, thinking that showing off a bit really paid off.
After Xu Wuzhou finished talking with Qin Li, Qin Yunjie timidly called out from the side, "Brother-in-law!"
Xu Wuzhou looked at the anxious and trembling Qin Yunjie and said seriously, "I'll give you some pointers on the Martial Way when I have time."
With just one sentence, Qin Yunjie's face turned pale. As expected, this black-hearted guy wasn't planning to let him off. It's over, I'm going to be beaten to death.
"Sis!" Qin Yunjie looked at Qin Qingmo with a bitter face, pleading for her to intercede.
Qin Qingmo ignored Qin Yunjie and instead looked at Xu Wuzhou, saying, "You've worked hard, and you did well."
Qin Qingmo wore a slightly tight-fitting outfit, her hips curvaceous, her waist slender, her chest pushing against her dress, creating a perfect and alluring curve. Looking further up, her nose was straight, her lips beautifully curved, so tender that one couldn't help but want to take a bite.
"Is there any reward?" Xu Wuzhou asked.
Seeing Xu Wuzhou's somewhat heated gaze on her red lips, Qin Qingmo immediately understood what he meant, and her face turned red, as if a rosy cloud had spread across the sky. At this moment, her shy and beautiful demeanor made Xu Wuzhou's heart skip a beat.
"You should rest well," Qin Qingmo replied in a flustered manner, unable to face such teasing.
Xu Wuzhou smiled, just about to say something, when he saw a graceful woman with long, straight legs like chopsticks walking over.
"Lin Qingci, what's she up to now?"
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