As a member of the upper-middle class elite in the imperial capital, the Fang family's mansion was situated in a lakeside community in the East Third Ring Road. It consisted of six independent villas forming an inner enclave. The central villa, the "king of buildings," occupied an area of over two thousand square meters and spanned five floors.
This main villa was primarily inhabited by the direct descendants of the Fang family. Although it was past ten in the evening, the Fang family's reception hall remained brightly lit. All the direct descendants of the Fang family had returned that night. In addition to them, over twenty guards and bodyguards were stationed in the courtyard.
Furthermore, three esteemed masters, specially hired by the Fang family, were also present. Of course, this was still not enough. For the sake of security, the Fang family had also contacted the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance, requesting them to dispatch their own experts to assist.
Given the incident where the Deputy Leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance was crippled, upon receiving the Fang family's call, the leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance and two elders personally set out without hesitation, rushing towards the Fang family's residence that very night.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Zhong, who was sitting in a wheelchair, couldn't help but grin. He hummed to himself, "Tonight, as long as that brat shows up, it will be his death day. How dare he cripple our legs, this is utter treason!"
Fang Chengcheng, also in a wheelchair, said resentfully, "Not only do we have to kill that dog surnamed Xiao, but also that shameless woman Liu Ruyan. Tonight, I can't have my way with her due to my crippled legs, but I'll let the brothers in the courtyard give her a good welcome. I guarantee she'll be tortured to death!"
Fang Yuan, Fang Chengcheng's father and the current head of the Fang family, stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the hall. He couldn't help but shake his head and say, "I'm still a bit worried. Logically speaking, the entire day should have been enough for us to thoroughly investigate that kid's background and details. It's strange that no matter how we investigated, we found no clues!"
The reason the Fang family couldn't find anything was that Xiao Yunlong had instructed the Black Armored Guards to deal with those who were tracking and investigating them. With the Fang family's resources and methods, it was naturally impossible for them to uncover anything.
"Dad, you're worrying unnecessarily. That kid is a martial artist, no doubt, but it's certain he's not from the imperial capital. Even if his skills are formidable, with the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance involved, can he be more formidable than the leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance?" Fang Chengcheng sneered.
"Yes, elder brother, you're just too cautious. As long as the other party isn't from the imperial capital and isn't involved with those major clans and aristocratic families, we have nothing to worry about. Moreover, with the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance stepping in, there's even less to worry about," Fang Zhong also said.
"That's true. Fortunately, the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance is involved this time. I expect the other party won't be able to stir up much trouble. Since that's the case, let's just wait for them to show up!"
Fang Yuan pursed his lips, then turned and sat down in the main seat. Beside him were two elders with graying hair and beards. These two were the esteemed masters the Fang family had hired with a large sum of money.
The night grew deeper. The imperial capital in early spring was still swept by a howling cold wind. The Fang family members did not have to wait long before the sound of car horns echoed from outside the main gate.
"Reporting to the family head, it's the people surnamed Xiao who have arrived. There are a total of five cars and about a dozen people!" a guard responsible for relaying information rushed in to report.
"This brat, I didn't expect him to have some substance. But with just these ten people, does he think he can overturn the sky?" Fang Zhong scoffed with disdain.
"Do not obstruct them, let them in!" the family head, Fang Yuan, commanded with a wave of his hand.
"Yes!" The guard cupped his hands and retreated.
At this moment, Xiao Yunlong and Liu Ruyan had already alighted from their cars. Zhuge Wushuang, Tu Fu, Tang Bowen, Jun Bufan, and others had also arrived. In addition, Xiao Yunlong had summoned five Black Armored Guards.
Without any obstruction, Xiao Yunlong, holding Liu Ruyan's hand, strode in. The two appeared as if they were strolling leisurely, as if they were sightseeing. Even Zhuge Wushuang and the others showed no signs of nervousness.
To an ordinary person, a middle-tier aristocratic family in the imperial capital might seem lofty and unapproachable, but to Zhuge Wushuang and the others, they were nothing!
Moreover, Zhuge Wushuang, Tang Bowen, and the others were also well aware that the reason their master had summoned them tonight was likely to initiate a confrontation, intending to kill the chicken that was the Fang family to warn the monkeys among the aristocratic families of the imperial capital.
It was only when Xiao Yunlong walked through the courtyard and entered the hall that the family head, Fang Yuan, sitting in the main seat, let out a heavy snort, "You are the one surnamed Xiao, the one who broke my son's and second brother's legs?"
"Yes, where is Ma Erlan?" Xiao Yunlong said coldly.
"She just finished eating hairy crabs. When you entered, I had already sent someone to escort her out through the side door. She's just a young girl. Since you're here, our Fang family's eldest young master won't do anything to her!" Fang Chengcheng snorted.
Xiao Yunlong did not speak, but turned to look at Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan understood and directly took out her phone to call Ma Erlan, finally confirming that the other party was indeed safe and had already returned to the Imperial Capital University by car.
Fang Chengcheng snorted, "Now, Xiao, it's time to settle the grievances between us, isn't it?"
"How do you want to settle it?" Xiao Yunlong looked at him coldly.
"It's very simple. You die, and your woman, I'll take her!" Fang Chengcheng snorted and directly reached out to point at Liu Ruyan.
This truly infuriated Liu Ruyan. For the first time, her beautiful eyes flashed with killing intent.
Xiao Yunlong surveyed the hall and said, "Are these all your Fang family's trump cards? If that's the case, then I apologize, you think too highly of yourselves. It's fortunate that all the direct descendants of the Fang family are present, saving me the trouble of finding them one by one. Tonight, you will all pay a heavy price for your ignorance!"
"Hmph... You're not old, but you have a big mouth!"
The family head, Fang Yuan, snorted heavily. "With just you, a mere brat still wet behind the ears, you want to show off in my Fang family's mansion? I forgot to tell you, the experts from the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance are already on their way. They should be here soon!"
"Almost forgot, and the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance. Since they are coming tonight, that's perfect. Let's just wait for them, so I don't have to make another trip tomorrow!"
Xiao Yunlong snorted indifferently, then casually pulled up a chair and sat down.
The Fang family members were already enraged. Especially the two esteemed masters, their gazes towards Xiao Yunlong were burning with fury. However, not being able to ascertain Xiao Yunlong's background and depth, they did not act rashly.
After all, the experts from the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance were on their way. It would be safer to wait for them to arrive before making a move together.
The crowd did not wait long before the sound of car horns could be heard from outside the main gate. Soon, a burly man in his fifties with a thick beard, accompanied by two elders with white hair and beards, and several attendants, strode in quickly.
This bearded man was none other than Tong Zhan, the current leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance!
The two elders with white hair and beards beside Tong Zhan were former masters of the Martial Alliance, now considered Grand Elders of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance. The other attendants were also mid-to-high-ranking members of the Martial Alliance, all martial arts experts.
"Brother Tong Zhan, you've finally arrived. This is excellent!" Fang Yuan dared not be presumptuous, as the leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance held a higher status than him, the head of the Fang family, within their circle.
"Has that brat surnamed Xiao arrived?" Tong Zhan, too lazy for pleasantries, directly asked.
"He's here, it's this kid!" Fang Yuan directly pointed at Xiao Yunlong.
Tong Zhan immediately turned his head, his bell-like eyes staring directly at Xiao Yunlong, and shouted, "Brat, you have great courage to dare to break the legs of my Imperial Capital Martial Alliance's deputy leader. Speak, how do you want to die?"
Xiao Yunlong remained seated and was too lazy to get up. He glanced at the other party indifferently and asked, "You are the leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance? You don't recognize me?"
"Recognize you? What kind of person are you, that I would recognize such a character? Don't put on airs and pretend to be a big shot. Do you really think I'll be scared off so easily? Commit suicide yourself, otherwise, everyone you brought here today will die!"
Tong Zhan sneered mockingly, his face filled with disdain and ridicule.
"That's right, given your status and position, it's normal that you don't recognize me, after all, I'm not from the Dragon Country Martial Alliance!"
Xiao Yunlong nodded, then slowly stood up and said loudly, "Everyone has arrived. Let's make a move. Annihilate them, leave no one alive!"
As Xiao Yunlong's words fell, Zhuge Wushuang and the others immediately made their move.
"Good kid, you dare to make a move? You're seeking death. Attack!" Tong Zhan shouted angrily and also waved his hand. Instantly, everyone from the Martial Alliance moved, including the two Grand Elders with white hair and beards.
"You all go up too, take care of them!" Fang Yuan also roared in response.
"Remember not to harm that stunning beauty. I still want to have some fun with her. It won't be fun if she's dead!"
Fang Chengcheng, sitting in his wheelchair, still remembered to shout.
Liu Ruyan was completely enraged. She unleashed her aura and rushed out, but one of the Fang family's esteemed masters stepped forward to meet her.
These two Fang family esteemed masters were not ordinary individuals; both were Martial Kings who had achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown. However, even so, they were no match for Liu Ruyan, as Liu Ruyan had now truly reached the Innate Opening Aperture realm.
After converting the internal vital energy into innate true qi, an Opening Aperture realm expert could completely crush a Martial King who had achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown. They were not on the same level at all.
In fact, in just one exchange, the Fang family's esteemed master was sent flying. The other Fang family esteemed master, seeing this, rushed forward, but was also sent flying by a palm strike from Liu Ruyan.
The other battles were similar. The experts from the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance, including the two Grand Elders, were no match for the five Black Armored Guards. It should be noted that these Black Armored Guards were given to Xiao Yunlong by a mysterious old man, and even Xiao Yunlong himself did not know their true origins or details.
Moreover, every so often, these Black Armored Guards would disappear, and when they returned, their martial arts cultivation would have greatly increased, even surprising Xiao Yunlong.
Xiao Yunlong hadn't even made a move. In just about ten breaths of time, all the Fang family experts and the people from the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance had been defeated and lay on the ground.
The Fang family members were all stunned by this sight, frozen in place, their faces filled with terror.
"What... what is going on? They've all fallen, even the experts from the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance have fallen!" the family head, Fang Yuan, stammered.
"It's over, we're completely finished this time. We've kicked a steel plate!" Fang Zhong slumped entirely in his wheelchair, his face paler than ever.
As for Fang Chengcheng, he was covered in cold sweat. His lips trembled, and he was unable to speak.
"Is that all? You actually intended to kill me and snatch my woman? Truly ignorant fools. Kill them, leave no one present alive!" Xiao Yunlong shouted coldly.
Tu Fu was the first to move. Tong Zhan, the leader of the Imperial Capital Martial Alliance, who had fallen to the ground, shouted in alarm, "No, you can't kill me! My brother-in-law is General Zhendong of the Tian Ce Prefecture. If you dare to kill me, you will surely die!"
"Wait, what did you just say? Your brother-in-law is a General of the Tian Ce Prefecture?" Xiao Yunlong immediately waved his hand and shouted, causing Tu Fu and the others to stop their actions.
"That's right, my brother-in-law is General Zhendong of the Tian Ce Prefecture, Ke Zhendong. What do you say, brat? Don't blame me for not warning you. Even if your skills are strong, you are merely some martial arts vagrants. If you dare to kill me, you are doomed!" the Martial Alliance leader, Tong Zhan, shouted coldly.
The Fang family members, who had thought they were doomed, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, thinking there might be a chance for a turnaround.
Tu Fu snorted heavily, "What if he's a general of the Tian Ce Prefecture? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"
After speaking, Tu Fu glared and was about to make a move, but Xiao Yunlong waved him to stop and said to Tong Zhan, "Make a call. Call your brother-in-law immediately!"
"What did you say? You want me to make a call?" Tong Zhan's eyes widened, thinking he had misheard.
"Call him to come over immediately. Of course, you can choose not to call!" Xiao Yunlong said coldly.
"I'll call, I'll call right now!" Tong Zhan said, quickly taking out his phone, while thinking to himself that since this brat was seeking death, he couldn't be blamed.
Xiao Yunlong watched coldly, a playful smile unconsciously appearing at the corner of his mouth. He had been looking for a good excuse and reason to make a move against the Tian Ce Prefecture, and now the opportunity had presented itself.