"What happened to you to scare you like this? Did the Jun family cause you trouble?" Xiao Yunlong asked after thinking for a moment.
The Fat Buddha on the other end of the phone said, "It's not the Jun family. After you taught Jun Zifang a lesson that day, she hasn't shown her face for the past two days, and there's been no movement from the Jun family. It's my personal matter."
He paused and then continued, "Actually, it's an old enemy of mine. Twenty years ago, I was making a living in the underworld of Sucheng, and I clashed with the other party over territory. In the end, I used some tactics to destroy his forces, but he managed to escape."
"So, your enemy has returned to seek revenge after twenty years?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
"Yes, Mr. Xiao. That guy was originally mediocre in martial arts, even worse than me. But after twenty years, I don't know where he learned some evil skills. Half an hour ago, my two guardians were at the manor, and they were killed by the opponent with a single sword strike, a throat slit!"
The Fat Buddha said with lingering fear, swallowing hard to continue, "Fortunately, I was out on business just now and wasn't at the manor, otherwise, I might have been killed by him. Mr. Xiao, among my friends in Sucheng, your martial arts are the strongest. This time, you must save me!"
Xiao Yunlong raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. To be honest, he was not very willing to get involved in such personal vendettas.
The Fat Buddha sensed his hesitation and pleaded, "Mr. Xiao, as you've seen during this time, to ensure Miss Liu's safety, I've made arrangements in every aspect, even sending two personal guardians, the ones who were just killed with a sword strike."
"I know you have an extraordinary status, Mr. Xiao, and you're not willing to get involved in such matters. However, considering my hard work and effort these past few days, please lend me a hand. To be blunt, it's just a coincidence that Miss Liu isn't filming today. If I and those two personal guardians were watching Miss Liu at the film set, perhaps Miss Liu would also be in danger. Because that guy threatened today that he would not only kill my entire family but also everyone who has close dealings with me."
Since the other party had said so much, and during this time, the Fat Buddha had indeed been busy with Liu Ruyan's affairs.
It was indeed lucky today that Liu Ruyan was going to the Shang family for a wedding banquet, so she wasn't filming, otherwise, she might have been implicated.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yunlong nodded, "Alright, where is your manor? I'll head over now."
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao. With Mr. Xiao's intervention, I'm saved. You've been to my manor before. I'll send you the location right away."
Xiao Yunlong grunted and hung up the phone.
"What's wrong, Brother Xiao? Did something happen?" Liu Ruyan turned her head and asked.
"Nothing much, just that Fat Buddha ran into some trouble. I'm going to help him deal with it," Xiao Yunlong said with a slight smile.
Liu Ruyan nodded and didn't ask further. As they were nearing the Liu family manor, Xiao Yunlong first sent Liu Ruyan and Liu Hongguo back, then drove to the Fat Buddha's manor himself.
He arrived half an hour later. At the Buddha's manor, there were bodyguards inside and out, with rows of guards patrolling constantly. The atmosphere was tense.
The Fat Buddha, who was waiting anxiously at the entrance, saw Xiao Yunlong's car and immediately rushed over, saying, "That's great, I've been waiting for you, Mr. Xiao."
"Has he arrived yet?" Xiao Yunlong asked after getting out of the car, tossing the keys to the doorman.
"Not yet, but the opponent left a blood message on the wall, saying he will definitely come tonight!"
The Fat Buddha said with a bow, and although the weather wasn't hot yet, his forehead was covered in pearl-like sweat.
"Then let's go inside and wait!" Xiao Yunlong said and walked in, with the Fat Buddha eagerly following behind.
The sun was setting, and the residual sunlight dyed the sky and earth a bloody color, making the atmosphere even more oppressive.
The large manor was quiet, with only patrolling guards moving about. It seemed that the Fat Buddha's family had already been evacuated.
Seeing this, Xiao Yunlong asked, "Fat Buddha, since your enemy is so powerful, why did you only evacuate your family? Why didn't you leave?"
The Fat Buddha's face drooped, and he chuckled bitterly, "Mr. Xiao, it's not that I don't want to leave, but my family business and industries are all in Sucheng. Where can I go? What is destined to happen will happen, and what cannot be avoided will come. We who live in the underworld have been mentally prepared for a long time."
"You're quite open-minded. Where are the bodies of your two personal guardians? Take me to see them," Xiao Yunlong instructed.
Xiao Yunlong had seen the Fat Buddha's two personal guardians last time, and they were considered skilled fighters. However, they were killed with a single sword strike to the throat, which indicated that the opponent's martial arts cultivation was likely not simple.
Xiao Yunlong estimated that the opponent was at least at the peak of the Hua Jin Grandmaster realm, or even a San Hua Ju Ding Martial King!
"They are in the side courtyard. I haven't moved them yet. Mr. Xiao, please follow me!" The Fat Buddha said, quickening his pace to lead the way.
Soon, they arrived at the side courtyard. Xiao Yunlong went in and directly lifted the white cloth. The deceased's faces showed no signs of pain, and their bodies were normal, except for a faint black-red line on their necks.
Xiao Yunlong's gaze sharpened upon seeing this, and he exclaimed, "Truly a swift sword. It seems this person's swordsmanship has reached the pinnacle of perfection, and his internal energy has likely reached the San Hua Ju Ding realm. No wonder they couldn't withstand a single move!"
"San Hua Ju Ding? That means a Martial King?" The Fat Buddha's face changed, and he asked uneasily, "Mr. Xiao, do you have confidence?"
Xiao Yunlong did not answer him. He covered the white cloth again and turned to walk out, and the Fat Buddha had to quickly follow.
Returning to the front hall, the Fat Buddha asked, "By the way, Mr. Xiao, you probably haven't had dinner yet. Shall I have someone prepare some small dishes and two jars of good wine?"
Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly and then leisurely walked to a pavilion by a lake in the courtyard to sit down.
The food and wine were soon prepared. Although not plentiful, they were exquisite and refined, and the wine was naturally good.
Just as the Fat Buddha raised his wine glass to toast, a rough, cold shout suddenly came from the outer courtyard.
"What do you mean, Fat Buddha? You invited me, but you're not greeting me at the main entrance. Are you disrespecting me?"
As the voice sounded, a middle-aged man in a black long gown with a goatee strode in with a swagger.
The Fat Buddha slapped his forehead and muttered, "Damn it, I completely forgot about him."
Saying that, the Fat Buddha hurried over and said, "Master Mo, I'm truly sorry. I was flustered and forgot about you. Please forgive me!"
"Forgot? After receiving your message, I immediately rushed over from Jiangdong Province to help you, and you forgot?" Master Mo sneered.
"I'm truly sorry, it was indeed my poor hospitality. I apologize."
As the Fat Buddha spoke, he winked at the butler beside him. The butler understood and turned to leave, soon returning with a plate full of gold bars.
The gold bars emitted a golden glow under the light. The butler's strained posture as he carried them indicated their considerable weight.
"Master Mo, this is my apology. Please calm your anger. After the trouble is resolved, there will be a generous reward!" the Fat Buddha said.
Master Mo then stroked his goatee and grunted, appearing quite imposing.
Throughout this time, Xiao Yunlong merely glanced at him lightly before looking away and taking a sip of his wine.
The Fat Buddha looked at Xiao Yunlong and said, "By the way, Master Mo, this is Mr. Xiao, whom I've also specially invited to assist..."
However, before he could finish, Master Mo slammed his palm on the table and roared, "Fat Buddha, what do you mean? Since you've invited me to assist, you've also invited others. Are you doubting my strength or looking down on me?"
The Fat Buddha's face was full of difficulty, and he could only explain, "It's not that, Master Mo, you've misunderstood. Mr. Xiao is from Sucheng. Considering that Mr. Xiao might not be willing to help, I contacted you first. Later, thinking it might not be stable enough, I contacted Mr. Xiao."
"Not stable enough? You're clearly underestimating me, Fat Buddha. I am from the Jiangdong Pavilion. Goodbye!"
Master Mo snorted coldly and got up to leave.
The Fat Buddha quickly stepped forward to stop him, "I'm truly sorry, Master Mo. This was my oversight. However, it's because my enemy is too powerful. I thought Mr. Xiao is also a martial arts master, and with both of you assisting, it would be foolproof. I have no intention of looking down on you."
"You say he's a martial arts master?"
Master Mo turned and glanced at Xiao Yunlong, then chuckled dismissively, "Him? A brat who hasn't even grown a beard, and a martial arts master?"
Xiao Yunlong frowned upon hearing this and slowly put down his wine glass.
The Fat Buddha was almost in tears, thinking, "It's already so difficult for me today, can't you just stay quiet."
Of course, he dared not complain aloud and could only smile obsequiously, "Although Mr. Xiao is young, his skills are indeed extraordinary. Of course, Master Mo, as someone from the Jiangdong Pavilion, you are naturally a top-tier Grandmaster. There are few in Sucheng with your martial arts attainment. So, Master Mo, please, stay tonight and help me!"
Master Mo's tense face finally softened slightly after being flattered. He grunted, "If you want me to stay, I can, but I have a condition."
"Master Mo, please speak!" the Fat Buddha said quickly.
Master Mo glanced at Xiao Yunlong again before saying, "When your enemy arrives later, let this kid stay aside and not interfere. I don't need him to make a move. If you don't agree, I'll leave now."
The Fat Buddha looked at Xiao Yunlong with a troubled expression.
Xiao Yunlong shrugged and said with a faint smile, "It's fine. I don't need to make a move. Isn't it better to have some drinks and watch the show?"
"You're sensible, kid!" Master Mo sneered and then turned to sit down again.
The Fat Buddha breathed a sigh of relief.
However, at that moment, a guard rushed in and shouted, "He's here, Buddha! He's here! That guy is here!"
Suddenly, a cold wind blew through the courtyard for no reason, and the atmosphere became tense.