The courtyard finally quieted down with the embarrassed departure of Xiong Bingkun and Zhang Kuang.
Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong remained frozen in place, not daring to step forward and sit down for a moment. They exchanged glances, reading shock and even horror in each other's eyes.
It was unavoidable, as the oppressive aura Xiao Yunlong exuded was too powerful, placing immense psychological pressure on them.
Although Hong Shisan knew Xiao Yunlong was strong, he never imagined the opponent would be this formidable. That was a Martial King with Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown; they were simply not on the same level.
An unusual silence fell over the scene. Xiao Yunlong glanced back and then called out, "You two, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and come sit down for a drink and a meal."
Only then did Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong feel the stone pressing on their chests disappear. They quickly nodded and walked over to sit down.
Discreetly, neither of them mentioned Xiong Bingkun again. After a few toasts, the atmosphere finally began to loosen up, though Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong were still somewhat reserved.
Xiao Yunlong didn't force it. Midway through the meal, his phone suddenly rang.
"Brother Xiao, where are you? Something's happened on my end, can you come quickly!" Liu Ruyan cried out as soon as the call connected.
"What happened?" Xiao Yunlong's expression turned serious. From the phone, he could hear the scene on Liu Ruyan's side was very noisy, with many people seemingly present.
Liu Ruyan's teeth were chattering as she said, "It's Xiong Youcai. Just now, I was eating with three other classmates from my dorm in the University Town. Xiong Youcai suddenly burst in with people. Wei Qianqian tipped him off. Luo Liping went to argue, and now they're holding her down and forcing her to drink."
"Xiong Youcai also said that if you don't show up within ten minutes, they're going to... to me..."
"Ruyan, don't be afraid. Immediately hand the phone to Xiong Youcai. I'll talk to him!" Xiao Yunlong's anger surged, his eyes glinting with killing intent.
This was the first time since arriving in Sucheng that he had truly felt killing intent!
On the other end, Xiong Youcai took the phone and sneered, "Xiao, you brat..."
But before he could finish, Xiao Yunlong coldly interrupted, "Xiong Youcai, if you want revenge, come at me directly. What kind of skill is it to attack defenseless female classmates?"
Xiong Youcai scoffed playfully, "I'd love to attack you, but you brat aren't here. You actually ran away."
"Give me a location, and I'll be there immediately!" Xiao Yunlong commanded.
The immediate priority was to placate Xiong Youcai. Otherwise, if he truly incited the man's rage and took advantage of the situation to do something to Liu Ruyan and the others, it would be a disaster.
Therefore, despite his immense fury, Xiao Yunlong suppressed it for the time being.
"Alright, Xiao, you brat, you've got guts. I'll tell you, I'm at the Meishimeike Restaurant in the University Town. But listen carefully, my patience is limited. I'll give you half an hour at most!"
"I'll be there in ten minutes!" Xiao Yunlong said, hanging up the phone and striding out.
Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong exchanged glances, thinking that someone in Sucheng actually dared to provoke Mr. Xiao. Wasn't that like a birthday star hanging himself, finding his life too long?
"Mr. Xiao, what happened? Do you need any help?" Hong Shisan asked, thinking for a moment, and then hurried after him.
As Xiao Yunlong walked quickly towards the exit, he said, "Go get the car ready immediately. Also, call more people to clear the way ahead. I need to get to Sucheng University Town as fast as possible!"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao, I'll go do it right away!" Hong Shisan said, rushing out. He didn't ask any questions, as it was unnecessary.
Pan Wuzong said, "Mr. Xiao, my jurisdiction covers the University Town area. Shall I call immediately and have people clear the surrounding area?"
"Go ahead!" Xiao Yunlong said as he walked out of the restaurant.
"Alright, Mr. Xiao, I'll do it now!" Pan Wuzong nodded excitedly and then took out his phone. He had been wondering how to connect with this Mr. Xiao, and the opportunity had just presented itself.
The car was ready, and Xiao Yunlong immediately got in. Four cars were leading the way ahead.
With a roar, the five cars sped out.
Xiao Yunlong thought for a moment and called out, "Hong Shisan, call Xiong Bingkun immediately and tell him to relay a message to his son: if my woman loses a single strand of hair, his Xiong family will have as many coffins as they have people!"
Hong Shisan, sitting in the passenger seat, his expression suddenly serious, blurted out, "Mr. Xiao, what did you say? Xiong Bingkun's son? You mean Xiong Youcai? How dare he..."
Seeing Xiao Yunlong's stern face and murderous demeanor, Hong Shisan quickly shut his mouth and took out his phone, but it was turned off.
"Xiong Bingkun's phone is off. I'll call Zhang Kuang to see!" Hong Shisan quickly dialed another number, but it wasn't answered.
"Mr. Xiao, it's not connecting. What should we do?" Hong Shisan asked.
"Forget it if it's not connecting. Tell the cars ahead to drive faster!" Xiao Yunlong commanded.
Hong Shisan immediately nodded, picked up the intercom, and roared, "You four cars ahead, immediately increase your speed to the maximum. I'll take responsibility for any consequences!"
The four cars instantly roared to life, speeding madly and ignoring any traffic lights, clearing the way ahead like roaring buffaloes.
At the same time, Pan Wuzong also made a call, and instantly, the forces and personnel in the Jianghu world within the University Town area were mobilized. Cars darted out from all corners, clearing vehicles and any students potentially crossing the streets in the vicinity of the University Town.
Eight minutes later, after three lead cars had been scrapped, the extended limited edition luxury car suddenly appeared in front of the Meishimeike Restaurant with a whoosh.
Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Xiao Yunlong had already pushed the door open and stepped out, then dashed into the restaurant. Hong Shisan and Pan Wuzong followed closely behind.
The noisy scene in the restaurant's main hall was quite chaotic, with many people. This time, Xiong Youcai seemed to have brought at least thirty or so men.
As soon as Xiao Yunlong walked in, he immediately saw Liu Ruyan and the others.
The five girls were forced into a corner, trembling. Luo Liping and another girl had messy hair and were wet all over, with even bloodstains seeping from the corners of their mouths. It looked like they had been forced to drink by Xiong Youcai's men on the table earlier.
However, Liu Ruyan seemed fine. As for Wei Qianqian, she was now standing next to Xiong Youcai, indicating that this damned woman was indeed behind everything.
Xiao Yunlong's expression turned extremely grim as he strode directly towards them.
Seeing him arrive, Liu Ruyan was overjoyed and said, "That's great, Brother Xiao, you're finally here."
Xiong Youcai was at a nearby table, eating and drinking with two middle-aged burly men, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely.
Upon hearing that Xiao Yunlong had arrived, Xiong Youcai put down his chopsticks and was about to stand up.
A broad-faced burly man sitting to his left waved his hand and chuckled, "What's the hurry, nephew Youcai? Eat first. With us here tonight, we guarantee to help you get things done beautifully."
"That's right, fill your stomach first. With us here, even if the sky in Sucheng falls, nothing will happen to you. Moreover, the ones who are coming are just insignificant characters. We brothers don't even need to put them in our eyes!"
Another bald, burly man shouted loudly, clearly intending for Xiao Yunlong and his group to hear.
Xiao Yunlong naturally heard them but did not respond for the moment. He looked up and down at Liu Ruyan and asked, "How are you? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Brother Xiao. Fortunately, thanks to this classmate who spoke up just now, otherwise, I might have been forced to drink like Luo Liping and the other two," Liu Ruyan said.
Xiao Yunlong turned to look at a long-haired, artistic young man wearing a branded tracksuit beside them and was surprised, "It's you? What are you doing here?"
This long-haired, artistic young man was none other than Young Master Jun, whom Xiao Yunlong had accidentally encountered in the woods on the university's back mountain this afternoon.
Young Master Jun immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and smiled, "Hello, Mr. Xiao. It's like this, I'm also a student in the sports department at Sucheng University. I was eating here with two friends just now and happened to run into this situation, so I stepped forward to help and say a few words."
"So that's how it is. Thank you!" Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly.
"You're too kind, Mr. Xiao. I have some acquaintance with that Xiong Youcai, so what I said had some effect. Now that Mr. Xiao is here, I won't interfere anymore."
Young Master Jun said, cupped his hands, and then turned to leave.
Xiao Yunlong watched his retreating back, his expression thoughtful.
In fact, Young Master Jun's departure at this moment was entirely strategic. Firstly, he had already made an appearance before Xiao Yunlong and successfully established a connection, albeit a very slight one. In the Jianghu world, many matters, not just martial arts sparring, emphasized knowing when to stop.
Secondly, Young Master Jun knew very well that Xiong Youcai was bound to suffer next. If he were still present, would he help or not?
It was precisely for this reason that he cleverly and timely avoided the situation, which was also what Xiao Yunlong was contemplating. It was clear that this artistic young man with long hair was very perceptive and wise.
Liu Ruyan then gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Xiao, Xiong Youcai is over there, still sitting there eating."
Xiao Yunlong glanced over and said coldly, "It's fine. After all, it's his last meal. Let's let them finish eating for now!"