From the moment Xiao Yunlong made his move to cripple Bai Zhenwei's legs and force him to kneel, everything had unfolded with incredible speed, taking less than three seconds.
The dozen or so subordinates Bai Zhenwei had brought with him hadn't even registered what was happening before their master was incapacitated.
"Damn you, how dare you lay a hand on the Director of General Affairs, you're courting death!"
A team leader roared in fury, reaching for his gun.
"You think scum like you can cause trouble in front of me?"
Xiao Yunlong snorted, his figure flashing out like lightning.
The team leader had only just managed to raise his weapon when, in a blur, the person in front of him vanished. The next moment, his weapon was snatched away.
Then, with a bang, the team leader was sent flying by a punch.
Xiao Yunlong's figure flickered again, and the hall echoed with thuds as the dozen subordinates Bai Zhenwei had brought were each thrown out.
In just a few breaths, all twelve men were sprawled on the ground in the courtyard, groaning in pain.
Bai Zhenwei, enduring the intense pain, had been about to utter threats, but upon witnessing this scene, he was utterly stunned, daring not to utter another word.
Even Liang Youming stood frozen, his face filled with shock. While he had known about Xiao Yunlong's background, this was the first time he had witnessed the Thunderous might of the Zhenbei King up close.
After all, Bai Zhenwei's subordinates were elites who had retired from the Southern Border battlefield, already formidable fighters, and they were armed.
Yet, even so, they couldn't even touch Xiao Yunlong's clothes, being subdued in mere exchanges.
"As expected of the Dragon Country's Zhenbei King, this man is truly too powerful!" Liang Youming marveled inwardly, feeling even more convinced that his decisive stance beside Xiao Yunlong was the right choice.
Xiao Yunlong clapped his hands and walked up to Bai Zhenwei, looking down at him and saying coldly, "Do you realize how ridiculous you are now? Bringing a dozen men to try and capture me, truly ignorant of the heavens and earth!"
Sweat beaded on Bai Zhenwei's face. He gritted his teeth through the pain and asked, "Who exactly are you? To possess such skill at such a young age, you are no ordinary person!"
"Who I am is not for you to know, nor are you worthy of knowing. But I can tell you this, if it weren't for your Southern Border origins and your past service on the battlefield, you would already be a corpse lying on the ground. Now, get out!"
Xiao Yunlong's stern voice boomed, his upright posture exuding an overwhelming aura.
Seeing this, Liu Hongguo finally felt a pang of sympathy and waved to his servants, "Go and carry him out. Bai Zhenwei, for the sake of our past acquaintance, I advise you not to think of revenge. Let this matter pass."
Bai Zhenwei did not reply, his teeth chattering from the pain.
Two servants, having received the instruction, went to lift Bai Zhenwei and carried him out of the hall.
Soon, the city defense guards waiting outside received Bai Zhenwei and carefully carried him into a car.
As soon as he lay down in the car, Bai Zhenwei gritted his teeth and roared hysterically, "Xiao, you wait for me! I will never let this matter rest. One day, I will flay you alive!"
The moment he finished speaking, the car door slammed shut, and the vehicle sped away.
Liu Hongguo shook his head and sighed, "It seems Mr. Xiao was right. This Bai Zhenwei is truly ignorant of his own limitations!"
Liang Youming chimed in, "This is what they call 'if you don't court death, you won't die.' Ouyang Mingquan clearly committed suicide due to guilt. To avenge his brother-in-law, Bai Zhenwei directly brought his private guards to our doorstep, even attempting to apprehend Mr. Xiao. Isn't he asking for death!"
Xiao Yunlong paid no heed to Bai Zhenwei's threats. After all, if a dog barks at a fierce tiger, does the tiger roar back? Even more so, the tiger wouldn't deign to even glance at the mad dog.
"Liang Youming, tidy up the scene, then take your men and go back!" Xiao Yunlong waved his hand.
"Yes, Mr. Xiao!"
Liang Youming cupped his fist in salute, but then paused, a frown creasing his brow. "However, Mr. Xiao, after Bai Zhenwei returns, he will surely harbor resentment and will likely report this directly to the city defense department, perhaps even sending guards to apprehend me. At that time..."
Xiao Yunlong replied calmly, "If they want to move against you, then you come to me!"
"Alright, Mr. Xiao. With your words, I am reassured!" Liang Youming said, then waved his hand, leading his thirty-odd subordinates away swiftly.
The entire Liu family estate finally fell silent. In the neighboring villa, the Liu Jianmin family had been watching from the attic of the top floor throughout the entire ordeal.
However, they couldn't see the situation in the main hall clearly, only witnessing the guards being thrown out one by one, and then Bai Zhenwei being carried out and leaving in disgrace.
"No way, even Bai Zhenwei, the Director of General Affairs of the city defense department, can't do anything to that guy Xiao Yunlong?" Huang Tingting exclaimed in astonishment as she watched Bai Zhenwei and his men drive away.
Liu Jianmin turned and sat down in his rattan chair, sneering faintly, "What's so strange about that? Even Shang Fagu, the inspector of the Jiangdong Provincial Capital, couldn't defeat him, let alone Bai Zhenwei, the Director of General Affairs of the Su City Defense Department."
Huang Tingting also walked over and sat down, saying, "It seems this Liu family son-in-law, Xiao Yunlong, is truly extraordinary. I wonder what his background is!"
Liu Feiyan rolled her eyes and said coldly, "There's a saying, 'He who desires a man's ruin must first drive him to madness.' This Xiao Yunlong is becoming more and more arrogant and presumptuous. Didn't you hear Bai Zhenwei say when he left that he would never let this matter go? Bai Zhenwei has the Su City Defense Department behind him, and behind Su City is the entire Jiangdong. I don't believe they can't deal with this detestable son-in-law!"
Liu Jianmin glared at her, "You can say these things at home, but don't speak carelessly in front of him again."
Liu Feiyan looked unconvinced, "I know that, of course. Although I don't dare to offend him again, I'll just wait. I believe one day, I will definitely see this brat flayed alive and his bones crushed!"
Liu Jianmin shook his head helplessly and said nothing more.
At this moment, Xiao Yunlong was sitting on the living room sofa, casually picking up a newspaper to read.
However, just then, Butler Fo's call suddenly came through.
Xiao Yunlong knew that if this guy was calling, it might be about Liu Ruyan, so he had to answer.
"What is it?" Xiao Yunlong pressed the answer button.
"Mr. Xiao, there are some situations regarding Miss Liu that I feel I must report to you," Butler Fo said directly.
"Go ahead." Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly.
Butler Fo continued, "There are two matters. Firstly, the online media, including many public accounts, are maliciously spreading rumors and smearing Miss Liu, saying that Miss Liu only got the leading role in this film by sleeping her way into it..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yunlong's sword-like eyebrows immediately shot up. "Have you found out who is behind this?"
"We are still investigating, but I have already used my connections to block many media channels, and the impact is rapidly diminishing."
Butler Fo paused for a breath and then said, "Also, Mr. Xiao, my people have discovered that a young master seems to be pursuing Miss Liu. He deliberately sent flowers and tried to curry favor with Miss Liu at noon."
"Investigate the other party's background and origins. If necessary, have your people give him a warning!" Xiao Yunlong said with a sneer.
"Understood, Mr. Xiao. By the way, regarding these rumors and smears, should I inform Miss Liu?" Butler Fo asked.
"No, let her focus on filming. Remember to have your people keep a close watch on her at all times. The eldest daughter of the Jun family is likely to cause trouble," Xiao Yunlong said gravely.
"Rest assured, Mr. Xiao. My people are watching twenty-four hours a day, guaranteeing that not a single hair on Miss Liu's head will be harmed!"
Xiao Yunlong nodded, then hung up the phone.
Liu Hongguo, who was beside him, asked, "What is it, Mr. Xiao? Has something happened to Ruyan?"
"It's just some trivial matters, no need to worry." Xiao Yunlong smiled, got up, and went upstairs.
There was nothing significant happening in the afternoon. Xiao Yunlong had originally planned to visit Liu Ruyan on set, but after some thought, he decided to stay home and cultivate.
After all, he was still in a period of dormancy. To return to the capital to exact revenge as soon as possible, he naturally had to improve his strength as much as possible. The capital was a place where dragons and tigers lay hidden, and without sufficient formidable strength, it would be difficult to contend with the major aristocratic families.
As he entered his cultivation state, time slipped by unnoticed. The entire afternoon passed quickly, and the sky had completely darkened.
It was only past eight o'clock in the evening when Xiao Yunlong emerged and walked downstairs.
"Old Master Liu, has Ruyan not returned yet?" Xiao Yunlong asked after looking at the brightly lit hall.
Liu Hongguo replied, "Ruyan called this afternoon, saying that the film crew was having a small gathering, and as the protagonist, she couldn't possibly miss it, so she wouldn't be back for dinner."
Xiao Yunlong nodded upon hearing this. However, just then, his phone suddenly rang.
It was Butler Fo calling again. As soon as he answered, the stout Butler Fo roared, "It's bad, Mr. Xiao! Miss Liu is in trouble! It's the Jun family, at the Gui Chun Road Weiyang Qing Bar. Hurry over, the situation is quite serious, and I fear I can't handle it."
The phone call from Butler Fo was chaotic, with even sounds of fighting. Xiao Yunlong did not dare to delay, his face darkening as he rushed towards the garage.
With one hand setting the navigation and the other driving, his car shot out of the courtyard and sped through the night.
"The Jun family, it's the Jun family again! This time, I hope Ruyan is alright. Otherwise, I will make your Jun family pay with their lives!"
Xiao Yunlong roared coldly, his eyes flashing with intense killing intent.