Xiong Bingkun brought a considerable number of people this time. In addition to the Four Vajras of the Martial Arts Association, there were over fifty other experts from the association.
Xiong Bingkun was not foolish. Knowing that even the two honored elders were no match for the opponent, he understood that the other party was no ordinary individual. Therefore, he summoned almost everyone he could mobilize from the Martial Arts Association.
Cars sped towards the university town, quickly surrounding it completely.
Xiong Bingkun’s face was grim. His hooked nose made him appear even more fierce and ruthless. He strode in angrily, his presence still imposing.
Four muscular men, their bodies covered in bulging muscles, followed closely behind. These four appeared to be the Four Vajras Xiong Bingkun had mentioned.
Xiong Youcai’s face finally regained its color. He hurried forward and said, "Dad, you're finally here. That's great, we don't have to worry anymore."
Xiong Bingkun asked in a deep voice, "Son, how are you? Are you alright?"
"Dad, I'm fine. The person who tried to attack me is right there, sitting down. Dad, you must help me get revenge this time. I already said I'll make him crawl between my legs, and I must take that beautiful woman with me tonight!" Xiong Youcai said through gritted teeth.
"Don't worry, son. Since your father is here, I will definitely help you..."
Xiong Bingkun's words were cut short as his gaze flickered towards Xiao Yunlong. He froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
"Dad, what's wrong? Why are you stunned? And Dad, why are your legs shaking? Are you alright, Dad?" Xiong Youcai shouted.
Xiong Bingkun's legs were not just shaking; his entire body trembled. A chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the crown of his head, and his face turned as pale as paper.
"Dad, what's really wrong? Why is your face so pale? Don't scare me, Dad?" Xiong Youcai asked repeatedly, still not realizing the gravity of the situation.
Xiao Yunlong remained seated, unmoved. He glanced at Xiong Bingkun with a playful look and said, "Xiong Bingkun, you were present at the dinner earlier. I didn't have the courage of a leopard or the gall of a bear. However, your legs are quite surprising. They've recovered rather quickly!"
Xiong Bingkun wanted to speak, but his mouth was dry, and his tongue felt tied. He couldn't utter a single word.
Almost instinctively, Xiong Bingkun dragged his lead-heavy feet forward until he reached Xiao Yunlong. Then, with a thud, he knelt down.
"Mr. Xiao, I was wrong." Xiong Bingkun kowtowed, burying his face almost at the sole of Xiao Yunlong's shoe.
Seeing this, Xiong Youcai's eyes widened, and disbelief spread across his face.
"Dad, what are you doing? Didn't I just tell you that this guy named Xiao is the one who attacked me? Why are you..."
Before Xiong Youcai could finish, the bald man beside him shouted, "Young Master Xiong, can't you see it yet? Your father is kowtowing to someone!"
"Kowtowing? Why kowtow?" Xiong Youcai, though vaguely sensing something, still couldn't and didn't want to believe it.
"Why? Naturally, it's because this Mr. Xiao is someone even your father cannot afford to offend. Young Master Xiong, this time you've truly kicked a steel plate!"
"Just as this fellow named Xiao said, if things go badly, that dinner you just had might truly be your last meal!"
Upon hearing this, Xiong Youcai suddenly felt as if his spine had been removed. He collapsed onto the ground.
Wei Qianqian, terrified, fainted on the spot.
Xiong Bingkun remained kneeling, continuously kowtowing, "I was wrong, Mr. Xiao, I was truly wrong. Please be merciful and forgive me again. I beg you to spare my son. Just consider us trash, consider us ants, and let us go!"
Only then did Xiao Yunlong slowly stand up and say word by word, "There's a saying in the martial world, which I'm sure you've heard: a Grandmaster is not to be insulted. Those who insult a Grandmaster die. There are some leftover dishes on that table; go and eat them. It's time to go on your way!"
Xiong Bingkun suddenly looked up and roared, "No, you can't kill me! I am the president of the Su City Martial Arts Association. Above me, there is the Jiangdong Martial Alliance backing me. If you kill me, the Jiangdong Provincial Martial Alliance will never let you off easily!"
"I'll give you two choices: either you and your son die; or I'll exterminate your entire Xiong family. I'll give you two minutes to consider!"
After speaking, Xiao Yunlong pulled Liu Ruyan up, and the two of them turned and slowly walked away.
Xiong Bingkun quickly turned to Hong Shisan and pleaded, "Thirteenth Master Hong, you have dealings with Mr. Xiao. Please, help me beg him."
Hong Shisan shook his head, "Xiong Bingkun, although I have some dealings with Mr. Xiao, Mr. Xiao has already spoken. I can't do anything. Moreover, I repeatedly warned your foolish son earlier, but he was blindly arrogant and didn't listen to me. This is what they call 'if you don't court death, you won't die'!"
"Damn it, we're going to die either way! Four Vajras, attack him!" Xiong Bingkun suddenly roared and lunged forward.
At that moment, Xiao Yunlong was walking with Liu Ruyan past the Four Vajras. Hearing the shout, the Four Vajras attacked, lunging at Xiao Yunlong like tigers and leopards.
Xiong Bingkun, however, lunged at Liu Ruyan, his five fingers like hooks aimed at her throat. It seemed he intended to take a hostage even if it meant his death.
Xiao Yunlong's eyes narrowed. He moved like lightning, sidestepping to shield Liu Ruyan behind him, and then unleashed four punches in quick succession.
Bang bang bang!
The muscular Four Vajras were sent flying backward instantly.
Xiao Yunlong followed up with a kick, sending Xiong Bingkun flying over ten meters away. He crashed heavily into the wall, half his body embedded in it. It looked like even if he didn't die on the spot, he wouldn't survive until tomorrow.
"Hong Shisan, send these two on their way, and clean up the scene!"
Xiao Yunlong glanced at Xiong Youcai and Wei Qianqian before leaving with Liu Ruyan.
He was too lazy to bother with the aftermath. They walked to the school parking lot opposite, got into the car, and drove away.
It was already eleven o'clock at night when they returned to the Liu family manor. The manor was quiet.
"It's very late, Ruyan. You should go to bed early," Xiao Yunlong instructed and prepared to head to the attic on the third floor.
Liu Ruyan suddenly called out, "Brother Xiao, I'm so hungry."
"Hungry? Didn't you eat dinner at the restaurant earlier?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
Liu Ruyan shook her head. "No, we were just about to eat when that dog, Xiong Youcai, barged in with his men."
Xiao Yunlong said exasperatedly, "Then why didn't you think of eating something while you were with me for so long?"
Liu Ruyan mumbled, "You kept saying 'eat your fill and prepare to die.' In that situation, how could I have any appetite?"
"..." Xiao Yunlong was speechless.
"Brother Xiao, can you accompany me to the kitchen? It's just the two of us in this villa, and I'm a little scared," Liu Ruyan said.
"No problem, let's go. I'll take you to the kitchen!" Xiao Yunlong shook his head and led her towards the kitchen, holding her hand.
Liu Ruyan smiled sweetly. Upon reaching the kitchen, she asked, "Brother Xiao, can I make a small request? Today is a special day for me."
"Special day?" Xiao Yunlong asked in return.
"Yes, eighteen years ago today, Grandpa brought me back to the Liu family. I don't know my birth date, so I consider today my birthday."
"I see. What request do you have?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
"I want a bowl of noodles, egg noodles, with two eggs!" Liu Ruyan said.
Xiao Yunlong had expected her to make some grand request, but she only wanted noodles. He smiled and said, "No problem, I'll make it for you right away!"
The noodles were soon ready. Liu Ruyan held the bowl with her chopsticks, a look of contentment on her face.
"Thank you, Brother Xiao."
"Eat it while it's hot. It won't taste as good when it's cold!" Xiao Yunlong smiled slightly.
Liu Ruyan began to eat heartily. She vaguely remembered that when she was brought back to the Liu family, she had also eaten egg noodles that night.
After a moment's thought, Liu Ruyan suddenly asked, "Brother Xiao, I want to ask you a question. I hope you can answer me sincerely and truthfully."
"Yes, ask away," Xiao Yunlong nodded.
Liu Ruyan put down her chopsticks, her expression suddenly becoming serious and earnest. "Brother Xiao, I want to ask you, you've said in many public places to outsiders that I am your woman. I want to know, are you just saying that casually, or do you mean it?"
Xiao Yunlong thought for a moment before looking up to meet her gaze. "Of course, I mean it!"
Liu Ruyan smiled, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower, breathtakingly beautiful.
Xiao Yunlong couldn't help but reach out and gently tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear.
After finishing the noodles, the two leaned against each other and naturally walked into the bedroom, into Liu Ruyan's boudoir. That night, she gave herself to him, her first time.
Suddenly, a storm raged outside the courtyard, and at this very moment, a storm was also brewing within the room.