Gu Qianying feigned ignorance, slowly raising her eyes to gaze at the vast sky, her confused reply echoing, "What? Mother never did anything like that. You mustn't accuse me."
Bai Yu Feng's thin lips curved into a smile, his handsome face suddenly illuminated by a playful expression.
His figure moved with lightning speed, transforming into a blur.
As he flicked his sleeve, his substantial palm landed on Xiao Yi Hao's head. After a careful examination, Bai Yu Feng delivered a conclusion that was infuriatingly nonchalant.
"Just as this young master said, you truly are a little radish. At your age, your spiritual energy isn't transparent but rather blocked. Your physique shows no growth. If you were to cultivate, you might achieve something, but I fear you won't reach great heights."
The reason Bai Yu Feng spoke this way was that he was unaware.
Xiao Yi Hao had been afflicted by demonic energy, which prevented his spiritual power from growing and suppressed his physique, preventing him from developing like an ordinary person, growing taller and maturing.
He still looked as he did at eight or nine years old, with no change whatsoever.
This was because around the age of eight or nine, the demonic energy within him had erupted uncontrollably, leading to his current state.
Gu Qianying's smile abruptly ceased.
Bai Yu Feng's words were indeed excessive.
Duan Xifeng had initially intended to stay out of it, but upon hearing Bai Yu Feng's pronouncements, his anger flared. He charged out with a cleaver, spittle flying, and with heavy steps, quickly positioned himself before Bai Yu Feng.
The cleaver in Duan Xifeng's hand glinted sharply, waving continuously near Bai Yu Feng's face.
"So, you dare bully my nephew, do you? You're quite bold, young man. It was one thing to bully my sister earlier, and she resigned herself to bad luck, but today you dare to bully my nephew, and I will not let you off lightly."
Xiao Yi Hao, already annoyed, felt a surge of triumph upon seeing his uncle step forward to defend him.
He placed his hands on his hips, let out a cold snort, and then laughed heartily, pointing at Bai Yu Feng.
"Let me tell you, my uncle is peerless in martial arts, beyond comparison for ordinary people. You mere brats, you hunchbacks, I will not easily forgive you, hahahaha."
Duan Xifeng was quickly emboldened, his gaze sternly fixed on Bai Yu Feng, dismissively flicking his cleaver.
"Boy, daring to act so presumptuously before us today means you don't hold us in regard. Today, I'll show you what it means to have someone superior!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yu Feng's eyes remained unmoved. He simply uttered a single word.
"Oh!"
The two men before him were instantly incensed. The power within them erupted, transforming into a whirlwind that kicked up a cloud of dust.
"Uncle, this person dares to look down on us!" Xiao Yi Hao's eyes blazed, as if carrying blades, glaring fiercely at Bai Yu Feng.
Duan Xifeng nodded emphatically. "This fellow is arrogant and overbearing. We will absolutely not let him off today; killing him would not be excessive."
As they spoke, their figures shot upwards, their power incredibly sharp, causing the surrounding aura to tremble. The already dim night grew even more somber.
Bai Yu Feng stood alone in the courtyard, waving his right hand.
With a gentle force, he enveloped Gu Qianying, placing her in a safe spot.
Gu Qianying hadn't seen Xiao Yi Hao so energetic in a long time and felt no worry for him, instead watching with keen interest.
Just as the two were advancing towards Bai Yu Feng,
They suddenly felt the power within them freeze instantly. Their stiffened bodies were suspended in mid-air, unable to move.
The two tried again, their faces turning red with exertion, but the result remained the same.
Bai Yu Feng's figure shot up, arriving before them. His tone was icy and filled with utter disdain, "What? Weren't you just exceptionally arrogant? Now you've become such a sorry sight. Truly remarkable."
Unable to move, the two could only let their anger surge.
Duan Xifeng roared even louder.
"Damn it! You brat, daring to do this to me, I'll kill you."
Bai Yu Feng raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his gaze.
"If that's the case, this young master is somewhat curious. In your current state, how do you intend to attack this young master?"
Upon these words, the atmosphere in the area instantly froze, and no one spoke.
Gu Qianying watched from below with great amusement, wishing she had a handful of melon seeds to snack on.
She smiled leisurely, her clear voice carrying unreservedly.
Bai Yu Feng's figure paused.
He quickly turned back, landing before Gu Qianying.
Ever since Gu Qianying had come to his side, he hadn't seen her so happy in a long time.
"You seem quite pleased. That's your brother."
Gu Qianying knew Bai Yu Feng wouldn't kill them and said leisurely, "Young Master, will you kill him?"
Seeing Gu Qianying's eyes filled with a tender glow, Bai Yu Feng's throat tightened, and a flicker of emotion surfaced again.
He stepped forward and cupped the woman's chin.
"You are correct. That person is your brother. No matter how much this young master dislikes it, I will have to spare him, especially since you are smiling today, which makes this young master very happy."
Gu Qianying's smile shifted from stiff to unrestrained.
She lightly brushed away his sleeve, "Young Master, your expression changes so quickly, it's quite unsettling for me."
Bai Yu Feng moved closer again, leaning in.
"It's because it's you that this young master is like this. Don't you like it?"
The exchange between them was filled with tender affection, a rather pleasant scene.
It was just a pity for Xiao Yi Hao and Duan Xifeng, trapped in mid-air.
One was puffing with indignation, the other's eyes glinted with murderous intent.
The two exchanged glances, resentment evident.
Xiao Yi Hao said fiercely, "Uncle, I will never let this person off. He actually dared to lay hands on my mother."
Duan Xifeng took a deep breath. "Don't worry, with your uncle here, that brat will never get his way."
As the two were discussing, they suddenly felt the restraint on them loosen.
Their bodies plummeted downwards.
With a thud.
Dust billowed up from the ground, and the two fell to the ground, looking exceptionally disheveled.
Bai Yu Feng's cold eyes narrowed, and he sized up the two.
"After years of cultivation, you only have this much skill. Because of you, you still want to attack this young master?"
"You just wait," Duan Xifeng roared again.
Seeing the atmosphere in the area once again solidify and become tense.
Gu Qianying just wanted to have a good meal. The joke was amusing the first time, but a second viewing was tedious.
So she quickly stepped forward, positioning herself between them, her voice icy.
"Shut up and eat properly."
The two found it difficult to continue arguing and reluctantly agreed to Gu Qianying's demand.
At the dinner table, although outwardly calm, the atmosphere was fraught with undercurrents.
Whenever Bai Yu Feng fancied a particular dish, Xiao Yi Hao would seize the opportunity, preventing Bai Yu Feng from reaching it.
Bai Yu Feng, of course, did not back down.
After a period of contention, it was Xiao Yi Hao who suffered the most, having eaten nothing all evening and calling out "empty city stratagem" several times.