As Xiao Yunlong and others walked over with beaming smiles, Ouyang Qingshan and his group's eyes blazed with fury, wishing they could devour Xiao Yunlong alive.
On such a joyous occasion, this fellow actually sent a coffin. Wasn't this like provoking a tiger in its own den?
"You bastard named Xiao, I think you're looking for death!"
Baili Hu was furious, clenching his fists and about to charge forward.
Seeing this, Tu Fu didn't hesitate, also clenching his fist and preparing to strike.
The atmosphere instantly became tense. The surrounding guests saw this and quickly moved aside, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.
However, at this moment, Baili Xiong suddenly shouted, "Second brother, stand down!"
After speaking, Baili Xiong quickly walked forward and stopped Baili Hu, then turned to look at Xiao Yunlong.
His expression, which had been murderous moments ago, turned into a beaming smile as Baili Xiong looked at Xiao Yunlong.
Baili Xiong chuckled and said, "Not bad, a coffin, a coffin. It has both an official and talent. This is a very good omen, and the coffin is bright red, very festive. I like it very much. Nephew Xiao, this gift is thoughtful. Please come in!"
With that, Baili Xiong stepped aside, gestured, and made a welcoming motion.
Baili Hu, standing nearby, roared, "Big brother, what are you doing? This brat clearly..."
However, before he could finish, Baili Xiong cut him off, "Stand down! You have no right to speak here!"
Baili Hu glared at Xiao Yunlong with a face full of anger, then reluctantly retreated to the side.
Xiao Yunlong said calmly, "Patriarch Baili, since you like this coffin so much, you'd better keep it well. Perhaps your Baili family will need it today!"
After saying that, Xiao Yunlong held his head high and walked in.
The direct descendants of the Baili and Ouyang families gritted their teeth in anger. However, seeing that the patriarch, Baili Xiong, personally welcomed Xiao Yunlong in, they dared not act rashly.
"Butler, personally invite them to the inner hall. Also, have someone carry this coffin into the inner hall!"
As soon as he entered the main door, Baili Xiong instructed the butler standing beside him.
"Patriarch, this might... not be appropriate. Also, the inner hall is only for our direct descendants and a very small number of distinguished guests." the butler said.
"Stop the nonsense and do as I say!" Baili Xiong coldly ordered.
The butler was helpless and naturally complied. Xiao Yunlong didn't bother to pay much attention and followed the old butler directly towards the inner hall.
After Baili Xiong turned back, Baili Liuyun couldn't help but ask, "Father, why did you invite that dog, Xiao, in, and even greet him with a smile?"
"Why? Naturally for you, and for our Baili family!"
Baili Xiong snorted indifferently and said, "Look at how many guests are watching. Today is your wedding. If there was a conflict or fight at the main entrance, wouldn't it make us a laughingstock? I'm afraid the Baili family group's stock would fluctuate tomorrow!"
"But inviting him into the inner hall is different. The inner hall is filled with the direct descendants of our two families. If the door is closed, it won't get out. This is equivalent to closing the door to beat the dog. As the saying goes, 'a small impatience can spoil a great plan.' Son, do you understand your old father's good intentions now?"
Baili Liuyun nodded heavily and said, "Well said, 'a small impatience can spoil a great plan.' Father, your strategy of retreating to advance and closing the door to beat the dog is truly brilliant. My son has learned a lot!"
Baili Xiong chuckled and exchanged glances with Ouyang Qingshan behind him. Both of them saw coldness and killing intent in each other's eyes.
The wedding proceeded as usual, and guests continued to arrive one after another.
In fact, most of the guests present were old foxes who had been through the ups and downs of the business world for many years. They naturally understood what Baili Xiong was thinking.
"Baili Xiong is indeed a patriarch. He can bend and stretch, is decisive, and is ruthless. He is a formidable figure!"
"Yes, the Baili family's current power and status are mostly due to Baili Xiong's efforts!"
Many guests entered in an orderly fashion amidst sighs of admiration. As it was almost time, Baili Xiong, Ouyang Qingshan, and other important members walked in.
At this time, in the inner hall, led by the old butler, Xiao Yunlong and his group sat down at a table on the left side.
The inner hall was not very large, with six tables. It was not as noisy as the outside, and there were not many people.
However, at the table next to the main table sat more than a dozen people, four elders and seven youths, a total of eleven people. All of them were dressed in blue robes, and each held a long sword.
Xiao Yunlong glanced at them and then withdrew his gaze. However, he clearly knew that these people should be disciples of the Qingcheng Sect.
These people were the Qingcheng Seven Sons and Qingcheng Four Elders mentioned earlier by Baili Xiong. The Qingcheng Sect had dispatched so many experts today, firstly to attend the Baili family wedding, and secondly, more importantly, to deal with Xiao Yunlong.
Of course, Xiao Yunlong knew this, but these people were far from enough for him.
They sat two tables apart, and for a time, no one spoke. The large red coffin was placed in the small courtyard outside the inner hall, making the atmosphere very strange.
Originally, there were a few distinguished guests in the inner hall. At Baili Xiong's instruction, the old butler had invited them to the middle hall.
Baili Xiong's intention was very clear: he wanted to resolve the matter in the inner hall!
Neither side waited long. Soon, Baili Xiong, Baili Liuyun, Ouyang Nana, and the important direct family members of both families hurried in.
Accompanying them were more than a dozen martial arts experts who had been heavily recruited by the two families.
Then, with a clang, the corridor door leading outside was closed. This meant that the "closing the door to beat the dog" that Baili Xiong had mentioned was now in effect.
Of course, whether it was "closing the door to beat the dog" or "dog beating a dog bun," it was still hard to say!
The guests in the middle hall outside saw this scene and began to murmur and exclaim again.
"It seems the Baili family wants to resolve this matter inside. That brat named Xiao is really brave. Isn't this like a frog drilling into a snake's hole and seeking its own death?"
"Guess who will come out of there in the end? The Baili family or Xiao Yunlong of the Xiao family?"
"Does this need guessing? Of course, it's the Baili family. This is beyond doubt!"
Facing the murmuring and discussion of the guests in the middle hall, the old butler waved his hand and said, "I'm very sorry, but our Baili family needs to resolve some private matters. We apologize for the inconvenience, but it won't take long, just a few minutes. Please bear with us!"
The crowd quieted down slightly upon hearing this.
At this time, in the inner hall, upon seeing Baili Xiong enter, Baili Feiyun, dressed in blue and also one of the Qingcheng Seven Sons, suddenly stood up and pointed at Xiao Yunlong, saying, "Father, is this kid that stray dog from the Xiao family?"
Baili Feiyun was actually around the same age as Xiao Yunlong. They were both from prominent families in Chuan City and should have known each other. However, Baili Feiyun had started learning martial arts from a young age and was later favored by the Qingcheng Sect, so they had never interacted before.
Baili Xiong's smiling face was completely gone. He gritted his teeth and said, "That's right, it's him. He's that stray dog from the Xiao family!"
"How outrageous! On my younger brother's wedding day, this dog actually sent a coffin. This is simply a great humiliation!"
Baili Feiyun gritted his teeth and roared, holding his long sword and walking directly towards Xiao Yunlong. Then, he pointed the hilt of his sword directly at Xiao Yunlong and said word by word, "You named Xiao, do you know who I am? Do you know who they are?"
Xiao Yunlong was about to speak, but Baili Feiyun raised the corner of his mouth and arrogantly said first, "Let me tell you, my name is Baili Feiyun, and I am a true disciple of the Qingcheng Sect. These six people beside me are honored by the martial arts world of Southern Xinjiang as the Qingcheng Seven Sons. As for these four seniors, they are even more extraordinary. They are the famous Qingcheng Four Elders!"
It had to be said that his introduction was quite intimidating. If ordinary martial artists heard it, they would surely be frightened.
However, to Zhuge Wushuang, Tu Fu, and others, it sounded inexplicably amusing. As for Xiao Yunlong, he didn't smile; his face was expressionless.
Seeing this, Baili Feiyun's malice grew even stronger. He roared, "You dog, what are you still standing there for? For the sake of my brother's wedding today, I will allow you to choose your own way of death. Hurry up and take your own lives!"
It had to be said that Baili Feiyun, one of the Qingcheng Seven Sons, was very arrogant, extremely arrogant!