He casually picked up a scroll, and upon unfolding it, several large yellow characters appeared on the back.
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Yellow Rank Intermediate: Crushing Stone Palm!
"Interesting," Xiao Feng chuckled.
"Brother Xiao Feng, look here!"
Xiao Feng glanced up and saw the girl holding a scroll as well, with a line of text written on the back.
Yellow Rank Advanced: Cloud-Summoning Hand!
Xiao Feng said nothing, smiled, took it, and then grabbed a few more scrolls, picked them up, and left.
At the librarian's office, a little incident occurred during registration.
Initially, the librarian was friendly, but when he learned the borrower was Xiao Feng, his expression changed, and he refused to approve the request.
"It's not that I'm deliberately making things difficult for you, but you haven't even reached the threshold for learning combat techniques at the first stage of Dou Qi. Instead of focusing on cultivating Dou Qi, you're here borrowing so many combat technique scrolls. What kind of wicked thoughts are you harboring?"
Xiao Feng tried to reason with her, almost wearing his lips out, but to no avail.
"Hehe, Brother Xiao Feng, how about writing Xun'er's name on it?" Xiao Xun'er chuckled.
The administrator frowned and reminded her, "If it's lost or damaged, the person who wrote the name will have to make corresponding compensation."
"Thank you for reminding me, but I trust Brother Xiao Feng, so I'll write Xun'er's name." Xiao Xun'er naturally didn't care about such things, picked up the pen, wrote her name, and pulled Xiao Feng out.
"Brother Xiao Feng, it's been so long since I've taken Xun'er out for a walk."
Xiao Xun'er took advantage of his kindness, "Xun'er helped you a lot just now!"
Xiao Feng handed the scrolls to Xiao Xun'er, "Hold these for me."
"Okay."
Although she felt a little strange, the girl still took the large bundle of scrolls with both hands.
Just as he handed over the scroll, Xiao Feng pinched Xiao Xun'er's pretty face with both hands and gently shook it from side to side. "Xun'er, you're so naughty!"
"Waaaaah..."
Xiao Xun'er, with her mouth pinched, couldn't speak at all, and her hands were too busy to resist. She could only stare at her big eyes and beg for mercy.
After teasing the girl, Xiao Feng felt inexplicably happy. He took the scroll back. "Yes, it's been a long time since I've been out for a walk. Let's take the scroll back first, and then we'll just stroll around the clan today. Tomorrow, let's go shopping."
"Shopping!" Xiao Xun'er's eyes lit up. This seemed to be someone's first invitation.
Xiao Feng smiled. He wasn't some kind of devil who forced a child to cultivate all the time. It was okay for her to relax and adjust her mood occasionally.
The two had just returned to the courtyard when Xiao Zhan caught them red-handed.
"Feng'er, is something wrong?"
"Uncle Xiao Zhan." Xiao Feng hesitated for a moment, after all, he had just promised Xiao Xun'er that they would go for a walk.
Xiao Xun'er was quite considerate. "Uncle Xiao, is there something you need?"
Xiao Zhan noticed that the two were getting closer rather quickly, and his brows furrowed. However, he didn't say anything immediately, only thinking that he should take the time to tell Xiao Feng about Xiao Xun'er's background. He said, "There's something I'd like Feng'er to help me with." "
Uncle Xiao Zhan, you don't need to be so polite with me. I have nothing else to do. Uncle Xiao Zhan, please tell me what it is?" Xiao Feng asked.
Xiao Zhan said, "Regarding Yan'er's breakthrough to Dou Zhe, I originally thought a family banquet would suffice, but several elders suggested inviting other families as an opportunity to showcase the Xiao family's prestige. They meant well, but I'm a bit undecided about who sent the invitations. Ding'er isn't in the family, Li'er is in seclusion, and Yan'er is hot-tempered and prone to causing trouble. Everyone in Wutan City knows about our uncle-nephew relationship, and in terms of personality, you, Feng'er, are more suitable. But I'm worried that those cold words might make you suffer unnecessarily."
Xiao Feng laughed, "What's there to worry about? Leave this to me. What's there to care about those cold words?"
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan didn't feel relieved at all; instead, he became even more worried about Xiao Feng's mindset. "I'll arrange for Captain Uzi to go with you. Feng'er, don't force yourself. If you feel wronged, just leave it to Captain Uzi."
"Uncle Xiao, Xun'er, let's go with Brother Xiao Feng," Xiao Xun'er suddenly said.
Xiao Zhan was taken aback. "Well... alright then."
He sighed, his feelings a mix of emotions, and decided to start preparing the invitations.
Initially, he was worried that other families would bully Xiao Feng; now, he was worried that other families would actually do it.
Neither of those two little ones was easy to deal with!
The invitations arrived quickly. Xiao Feng glanced through them; they were from four places: the Obama family, the Jia Lie family, the Mittel Auction House, and the City Lord's Mansion.
Xiao Feng knew that the actual number of people invited was naturally much greater; there were many more wealthy merchants and tycoons, but he didn't need to personally visit them.
"You seem quite happy?"
Xiao Feng asked, glancing at Xiao Xun'er who was grinning foolishly.
"Of course I'm happy to go out with Brother Xiao Feng," Xiao Xun'er replied directly. "However... the Jia Lie family and we've never gotten along."
"It hasn't come to the point of open hostility yet. It's just an invitation; nothing will happen," Xiao Feng said dismissively. "Let's go."
"Okay!" Xiao Xun'er took Xiao Feng's hand.
Uzi was already waiting at the Xiao family's gate, with four other people standing ramrod straight behind him.
'Not bad.'
Xiao Feng was quite satisfied. Regardless of their strength, their demeanor alone deserved praise.
He smiled at Captain Uzi. "Captain Uzi, thank you for your trouble."
Uzi replied sternly, "Serving the family is my duty."
The group of six walked out.
The Oba family was quite worry-free; even the patriarch, Obapa, came out, repeatedly saying "definitely, definitely."
"Quite good at playing both sides," Xiao Xun'er murmured.
"You're quite shrewd, girl. How come you're so clueless when it comes to matters of the heart?" Xiao Feng teased.
"Someone as outstanding as Brother Xiao Feng is a once-in-a-millennium talent. Xun'er has met him, so of course she can't let him go."
Xiao Xun'er didn't even care about blushing anymore, and started flirting whenever she had the chance.
Tilting his head slightly, Xiao Feng glanced at the girl who was half a head shorter than him, and a strange thought arose in his mind: Why did he feel like he was the one being teased?
Squeezing the girl's hand, Xiao Feng said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Forty years is too short. Keep up the good work with your cultivation."
Xiao Xun'er pouted; she felt uncomfortable as soon as she heard those two words.
"Young Master Xiao Feng, the Jia Lie family is just ahead." Uzi suddenly spoke up. "Our relationship has deteriorated a lot in recent years. How about we..."
"Captain Uzi, we're already here. Let me handle this. If we give them a reason, it will put Uncle Xiao Zhan in a difficult position." Xiao Feng shook his head, not caring at all.
"Well... alright then." Uzi didn't say anything more and stepped forward to explain his purpose to the gatekeeper.
"Oh, so that's the famous Xiao Feng! Hahaha."
The gatekeeper glanced at Xiao Feng, made a mocking remark , and turned to go inside to report.
The Xiao family producing a Dou Zhe was a major event, no matter how you looked at it. Mockery aside, reporting was reporting; he dared not harbor any ill intentions.
"You!" Uzi roared in anger.
Although it hadn't reached the point of "a subject dies for his master," the two families would inevitably become enemies. Insulting Xiao Feng was tantamount to insulting the Xiao family; how could he swallow this insult?
"Captain Uzi," Xiao Feng called out.
Uzi didn't speak again, silently retreating.
Neither side spoke, waiting silently.
A dozen minutes later, the gatekeeper returned, followed by a young man of about sixteen or seventeen. He was arrogant, a faint smile playing on his lips. His voice carried from afar, "Oh, I heard it's that genius from the Xiao family?"
"Young Master Xiao Feng, this is Galeo, also a young master of the Galeo family. He's at the seventh level of Dou Qi. You'd better be patient later," Uzi whispered
, stepping forward. Xiao Feng grunted in response, neither confirming nor denying
. Galeo had already reached the door, his gaze lingering on Xiao Xun'er for a while before shifting to Xiao Feng. His
disdain was undisguised. "The famous genius of the Xiao family, is that you?" Xiao Feng nodded calmly.
Indeed, he was a genius. To be able to suppress Xiao Xun'er was something few among the younger generation of Doupo could match.
"Tch! This shamelessness truly makes me blush." Galeo's smile vanished, and he said coldly, "Sending such a notorious fellow as you to deliver an invitation, does the Xiao family have no one left? Or are they all useless trash like you?"
A breeze rustled through the fabric, causing everyone's hearts to tighten. Was the Galeo family preparing to attack the Xiao family with such a blatant display of politeness?
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
Uz's chest heaved as he panted heavily. His eyes widened in anger, and he was about to speak when Xiao Feng's voice rang out behind him.
"Captain Uz, please step back." Xiao Feng's voice was calm and collected, revealing no trace of anger.
But Uz refused. He knew that Young Master Xiao Feng was a coward, someone who had been called an idiot for years without daring to retaliate. If he backed down today, the Xiao family would lose all face in Wutan City.
Today, Uzi would rather die than back down!
"Brother Uzi, trust Brother Xiao Feng, he won't let Uncle Xiao down."
Xiao Xun'er's voice came, pulling Uzi back. As they retreated, the girl glanced at Galeo, a flash of golden fire in her eyes unnoticed by anyone.
Uzi refused to back down, but he couldn't control his body at all, almost being dragged back by Xiao Xun'er.
For a moment, Uzi's heart was churning.
Along the way, he could see Xiao Xun'er's immense admiration for Xiao Feng, and couldn't help but think: Miss Xun'er is so amazing, then the young master Xiao Feng she admires...
At this moment, Xiao Feng stepped forward, "Today, I represent the Xiao family to present an invitation to the Galeo family. Does your Galeo family dare to accept it?"
His face was calm, but his voice was powerful.
It's fine if your own little brat doesn't want to pay attention, but why is an outsider jumping around?
Who gave you the courage?
To accept or not to accept?
To accept is to admit defeat; to not accept? He, Galeo, dared not make this decision on behalf of the Galeo family.
Therefore, this question shouldn't be answered by Galeo, and even if Galeo Bi were here,
he couldn't answer it directly, since the questioner was a junior. But this was a question only he could face.
Galeo's face darkened; he realized that this rumored good-for-nothing seemed more complex than he appeared.
His mind raced, and Galeo revealed a cruel smile, "My Galeo family has always made friends with the strong. Since you've come to deliver the invitation on behalf of the Xiao family, whether it reaches me depends on your abilities!"
"Young Master Xiao Feng!" Uzi suddenly spoke.
Xiao Feng was about to wave him away when Uzi's next words caught him off guard.
"Young Master Xiao Feng, good luck!"
Composing himself, Xiao Feng looked at Galeo again, "If you want to see my abilities, Young Master Galeo is welcome to come and try. What's the point of hiding under the Galeo family's signboard?"
Galeo was instantly enraged. Who was Galeo? Did he think he, a good-for-nothing like Xiao Feng, could challenge him?
Despite his raging anger, he remained composed. Suppressing his rage, he sneered, "Why would I need to lift a finger to fight someone like you?"
With that, Galeo pointed to the guard beside him, "Hey you, you'll have to experience the abilities of this genius Xiao!"
"Yes, sir!"
The guard acknowledged the order and walked towards Xiao Feng.
Uz's face darkened. A mere guard dared to fight Young Master Xiao Feng? Did he think they were just there to watch?
Just as he was about to meet him, Xiao Feng had already moved.
He strode forward, deflected the guard's attack, and then delivered a powerful Iron Mountain Lean!
Bang!
The guard fell to the ground, unable to get up.
"Galeeo, if you continue to hide there, the Galeo family is better off not being invited."
(End of Chapter)