Shock.

An unprecedented wave of shock slammed into them.

Zhao Tieshan's jaw nearly dropped to the ground. Liu San wasn't faring much better. Both men stared at Lin Xiao, dumbfounded.

If he hadn't seen Liu San's reaction, Zhao Tieshan would have thought this stinking beggar was someone Liu San had hired just to humiliate him.

For a mere beggar to possess such an absurd level of cultivation—where was the logic in that?

But this was just the beginning.

Lin Xiao walked up to Liu San with an expressionless face. "Your turn," he said indifferently.

BOOM!

His words exploded like thunder in Liu San's ears.

Looking at Lin Xiao's emotionless face, especially his eyes, which were as deep and bottomless as an abyss, Liu San suddenly felt a terror he had never experienced before. His body began to tremble, his breathing grew labored, and his legs started to give out. He could practically see the Grim Reaper brandishing its scythe, ready to harvest his soul.

THUMP!

Liu San collapsed to his knees before Lin Xiao.

"Lin Xiao, I… I was wrong! I'll never dare to court death again! Please, please spare me!"

"Liu San, get up! He's just a beggar, what's there to be afraid of?" Zhao Tieshan said arrogantly. "Sure, he has some cultivation, but I refuse to believe he actually dares to kill us. Not unless he wants to die."

To be honest, the fact that Lin Xiao had just smashed Du Shaofeng's head with a single punch was deeply shocking. He was stunned by Lin Xiao's skill. After all, the man was just a stinking beggar, yet he possessed such extraordinary power. Anyone would be shocked. But it was only shock, not nearly enough to make him truly afraid. Zhao Tieshan was no coward like Liu San.

He felt he had the capital to be arrogant. Putting aside his own connection to the King of Jinling City, the other subordinate he'd left behind today was more than enough to kill this stinking beggar. The only reason he hadn't brought that man was because he was on the verge of breaking through from the Earth Level to the terrifying Heavenly Extreme. Once he reached the Heavenly Extreme, forget this one beggar—not even ten of them would be a match for his subordinate. This was the true source of his arrogance.

Upon hearing Zhao Tieshan's words, the terrified Liu San had a sudden epiphany.

Right, so what if this beggar has some cultivation? I work for the King of Jinling City, who in turn serves the King of the Southern Town! I'm also a member of the Liu Family, and Liu Shaoyang's master is from the Ghost Medicine Sect! Aren't all these connections my protective talismans? This stinking beggar wouldn't dare kill me unless he was truly tired of living. But that's clearly impossible. He just married the number one beauty in Jinling City; he can't have had his fill of fun yet. Why would he be tired of living?

At that thought, a ferocious grin spread across Liu San's face.

"Damn it, that stinking beggar actually had me scared for a moment. Second Brother, you're right. He's just a beggar! I may not be his match in cultivation, but I've got the Liu Family, the King of Jinling City, and the King of the Southern Town behind me. Any single one of them could make him kneel and beg for mercy!"

Zhao Tieshan shrugged. "That's more like it, Liu San. What's there to fear? A stinking beggar dreaming of turning Jinling City upside down? He's delusional!"

Liu San immediately burst into triumphant laughter.

Lin Xiao laughed too. But as he did, he delivered a powerful backhand slap.

SMACK.

Liu San's head exploded instantly, splattering brain matter onto Zhao Tieshan's face and body.

An overwhelming wave of nausea hit him, and Zhao Tieshan instantly started vomiting uncontrollably.

Lin Xiao watched him, impassive. "It's your turn."

That simple sentence seemed to seal Zhao Tieshan's fate. He stopped vomiting and glared at Lin Xiao, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"You stinking beggar, what the hell did you just say?"

Yes, Zhao Tieshan was furious. How dare this stinking beggar have the audacity to say such a thing? Was his brain flooded, or was he just tired of living? Did he not realize who he was talking to? Although both he and Liu San were considered the right and left-hand men of the King of Jinling City, his own strength was countless times greater than Liu San's. Not to mention anything else, he was the son-in-law of the Du Family, one of the five great families of Jinling City. Even though he was a live-in son-in-law, that connection alone was enough to let him run rampant through the city. The Du Family was second only to the Shao Family, and in terms of martial power, they completely crushed them. After all, the Du Family had many accomplished descendants, one of whom was even a member of the Martial Alliance. And what was the Martial Alliance? It was the preeminent sect for all martial arts under heaven.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, his phone suddenly rang. The call was from Xiao Shixiong.

Lin Xiao answered it.

"Master, Miss Su has gone to buy a house!" Xiao Shixiong reported.

Lin Xiao was rendered speechless for a moment. "Where is she looking?"

"Near the villa she used to live in. Someone there is selling their house."

"Alright, I know."

Lin Xiao hung up and shot Zhao Tieshan a sharp glance. "Consider yourself lucky today. You won't be so fortunate the next time we meet."

With that, Lin Xiao quickly vanished.

He had to leave. He was genuinely afraid Su Qingning might actually buy the house. Otherwise, he absolutely would have taken the time to deal with this piece of trash properly. For Lin Xiao, stopping his wife from buying a house was the top priority. As for this scum, he could kill him whenever and wherever he pleased.

Outside the Liu Family's villa, Shao Mei'er quickly drove the car over. As Lin Xiao got in, she asked with a coquettish smile, "All done killing, Daddy?"

"Mhm, finished."

"After a big fight like that, you must be exhausted. Want me to find a nice place for you to relax?" Her seductive eyes, brimming with desire, gazed at Lin Xiao; they were glistening and utterly captivating.

"Relax my ass! Take me to where my wife used to live!"

Shao Mei'er was taken aback. "Daddy, what's wrong?"

"My wife wants to buy a house!" Lin Xiao said in frustration.

Shao Mei'er was stunned. Leaving the prime villa at Hidden Dragon Villas to go back to a small house in such a remote area? What was she thinking?

「At the same time.」

Su Qingning stood before the burnt-out shell of her villa, her heart aching.

She had worked so hard at her bar to save up for the down payment on this place, and she still hadn't even finished paying off the mortgage. Now, it had been destroyed by a single fire. It would be a lie to say she wasn't heartbroken. But what was the use of being upset? Life had to go on. At least she was safe. Still, the thought of having to spend millions to buy a new place made her sigh heavily. Her assessment would be over in just six months. If she kept spending money at this rate, she was almost certain to fail. Ugh, life is so hard.

Just as Su Qingning was about to call a real estate agent, a luxury car suddenly pulled up. Soon, Su Qingfeng and her husband, Li Jinlong, emerged from the car.

Su Qingning's expression darkened.

"Well, well, husband, look how beautifully this place burned!" Su Qingfeng said with a sneer.

Li Jinlong proudly added, "Indeed, it burned beautifully!"

Su Qingning was instantly infuriated. Her house had been burned to the ground. It would have been one thing if they simply didn't offer any sympathy, but to say something so cruel…

"Su Qingfeng, if you don't know how to speak, then shut your mouth!"

Her words made Su Qingfeng explode with rage. "Su Qingning, you worthless bitch! You married a stinking beggar, and now you dare to shout at me? I think you're tired of living!"

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