Chapter 11

Hearing Fang Hao's slightly threatening words, the few elders of the Xiao family couldn't help but frown. Although they were angry, they had to swallow their anger. After all, why should they be blamed for having only one young generation member with a healing spirit soul, which was considered a waste?

Elder Xiao Er's brows furrowed, about to scold, but Xiao Hong, who was seated at the head of the table, waved his hand to signal him to remain silent.

Seeing this, it was clear that the head of the Xiao family, Elder Xiao Da, was somewhat wary of the Fang family.

The other elders of the Xiao family hurriedly smiled, cursing in their hearts.

"Why did Xiao Yun, that good-for-nothing, have to provoke the Fang family?"

"Truly a misfortune for the clan. Wouldn't it have been better to stay at home and be a doctor?"

Seeing the elders of the Xiao family in such a state, the people from the Fang family couldn't help but sneer, their brows filled with disdain. Once Fang Hao left the Purple Cloud City and entered the vast world of martial arts, this Purple Cloud City would be their domain.

Everyone sat there, and after half an hour, there was still no news of Xiao Yun.

"What, that brat Xiao Yun hasn't come yet?" An elder from the Fang family's eyes narrowed as he scanned the living room and asked.

"Xiao Yun went out the day before yesterday, and it might take some time to find him," Xiao Hong said with a forced smile. "Please wait a moment, everyone."

"Wait?" Fang Hao's eyes narrowed. "My brother is already poisoned and could die at any moment. How can we wait?"

"Enough talk, quickly find that good-for-nothing Xiao Yun and make him hand over the antidote," Fang Xun said coldly.

"Fang Xun, watch your mouth. Xiao Yun is not a good-for-nothing," Xiao Hai's eyes narrowed as he shouted. "Moreover, this matter still needs to be discussed. It's not up to the Fang family to decide. Don't think the Xiao family can be bullied so easily."

"Do you mean to protect that good-for-nothing Xiao Yun?" Fang Hao's eyes narrowed, his face dark.

"You brat, who are you to speak here?" Xiao Hai was furious. When had the Xiao family fallen to such a state?

"Xiao Hong, is this the attitude of your Xiao family?" Fang Xun glared at the middle-aged man at the head of the table.

"Hehe, misunderstanding, this is a misunderstanding," Xiao Hong laughed awkwardly, then looked down. "Xiao Hai, treat guests with respect, don't say too much."

"Humph, I see that my brother's resolve has softened!" Xiao Hai coldly snorted, then stood up and left in a huff.

"Please don't take offense, everyone," Xiao Hong said with a smile.

"Long have I heard that the Xiao family's spirit souls are extraordinary. My nephew has suddenly taken an interest and wants to challenge one of your young generation members. Is there anyone who can match him?" Fang Hao stood up, his eyes scanning the room, intending to challenge the young generation of the Xiao family to establish his authority.

"That would be best, to avoid sitting here idly," the elders of the Fang family nodded.

"Then please go to the training ground," Xiao Hong frowned slightly, then instructed someone to invite a few of the younger generation members.

Bang!

At the Xiao family's training ground, there was a martial arts platform specifically for clan members to use during competitions. Currently, two young men were sparring on the platform, and opposite the platform was a viewing stand where the elders of the Xiao and Fang families were seated.

Below the platform, countless members of the Xiao family had gathered.

Most of them had come to watch after hearing about the matter, as it concerned the honor of the clan.

On the platform, Fang Hao stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes looking down on everyone.

"Is this Fang Hao? I heard he is the pride of the young generation of the Fang family, having awakened the Ice Spirit Soul."

"In the young generation of the major clans in Purple Cloud City, only Fang Hao has awakened a spirit soul. He is undoubtedly the first among them!" A young man from the Xiao family looked at Fang Hao with envy. Such a person was destined to be extraordinary.

"Isn't there someone in our Xiao family who has also awakened a spirit soul?" However, someone else said with a frown.

"Are you talking about that good-for-nothing Xiao Yun?" A young man beside him said, "Can that thing even be called a spirit soul?"

"Just a doctor who treats illnesses, what future does he have?"

"Alas, what a pity!" Hearing this, some people from the Xiao family shook their heads.

Whoosh!

At this moment, a young man leaped onto the platform.

"It's Xiao Qian."

"Is he going to spar with Fang Hao?"

"Among our young generation, only Xiao Qian can match Fang Hao." Seeing Xiao Qian appear, the young men of the Xiao family finally smiled, speaking with more confidence, feeling a sense of redemption.

Fang Hao's provocation was clearly a challenge to the Xiao family, and who would be willing to endure such an insult?

Xiao Qian, dressed in white, with his long hair flying, looked extraordinary. At just sixteen, he had already reached the peak of the ninth level of the Body Tempering stage, about to enter the Innate realm. Such a person was considered a genius in the entire Purple Cloud City.

Xiao Qian had been in seclusion, trying to break through to the Innate realm, but upon hearing that Fang Hao had come to cause trouble, he had specially come to challenge him.

"Hehe, Xiao Qian, long time no see!" Fang Hao still had his hands behind his back, raising an eyebrow and looking at the young man who had leaped onto the platform. Although he smiled, the disdain in his eyes was obvious. He didn't take Xiao Qian seriously, despite both being geniuses.

"Enough talk, let's fight." Xiao Qian's eyes narrowed, and he didn't waste words, speaking directly.

He already knew why Fang Hao had come and saw no need for formalities.

"Hehe, you're still as arrogant as ever." Fang Hao laughed loudly, lowering his hands, his eyes growing cold. "I don't need to make the first move to deal with you." He looked at the young man with disdain.

"How arrogant this Fang Hao is!"

"This guy is too arrogant." The young men of the Xiao family were furious. Xiao Qian was a genius among their young generation, almost representing the entire Xiao family. How could they allow someone to provoke him like this? Wasn't it a slap in their face?

"Watch this!" Xiao Qian's face was stern as he stepped forward, his hands moving like dragons and snakes, agile and fluid, attacking Fang Hao.

The fierce wind whistled, as if slicing through the air, making everyone's hearts tighten with each sound.

"This is the Xiao family's Profound Rank martial technique, the Dragon and Snake Spirit Technique!"

"This technique can only be mastered by those at the Innate realm, and Xiao Qian, at the peak of the ninth level of Body Tempering, can already use it. He truly is a genius of our Xiao family. If he reaches the Innate realm, his movements will be like dragons and snakes, with boundless power."

"Xiao Qian, beat that Fang Hao to the ground!" Seeing Xiao Qian attack, the young men of the Xiao family felt their blood boil.

"This Xiao Qian has good talent, but it's a pity he didn't awaken the battle spirit soul of our Xiao family." The elder on the platform nodded slightly, a hint of regret in his eyes. If this young man had awakened the battle spirit soul, not only in Purple Cloud City, but even in the Fengyue Dynasty, few could match him.

Xiao Zhantian, in his time, had swept through all directions with his awakened battle spirit soul, leaving this small place to enter the vast world of martial arts.

"Dragon and Snake in Tandem!" On the platform, Fang Hao smiled coldly, a hint of icy coldness on his lips. "This petty trick is useless against me. Watch how I defeat you, the so-called genius of the Xiao family, in one move."

As he spoke, he moved his hands, and cold energy surged from his palms, making the air in the entire training ground seem to freeze. A bone-chilling cold swept over everyone, making nearby cultivators shiver.

"What a cold aura!"

"Is this the power of the Ice Spirit Soul?" The cold air made the young men below the platform step back, their faces filled with fear as they looked up at the platform. They saw Fang Hao, his face stern, his hands moving, and the air shimmering with ice.

"Oh no!" Xiao Qian, who had just attacked Fang Hao, frowned, feeling his body almost freeze. His movements, which had been agile and fluid, like dragons and snakes in the sea, were now stiff, losing all initiative.

Immediately, a cold force surged from Fang Hao's palms, hitting Xiao Qian.

Stunned, Xiao Qian couldn't defend against the attack.

Bang!

With a dull thud, Xiao Qian's body trembled, as if hit by an iceberg. He was thrown off the platform, landing with a groan, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. His hands were covered in ice.

"The spirit soul is indeed extraordinary!" Xiao Qian sighed, the sharpness in his eyes fading, admitting the other's superiority.

"Xiao Qian actually lost!"

"Those who have awakened spirit souls are truly exceptional!" The young men of the Xiao family all shook their heads in sorrow.

The elders on the platform also felt a heavy heart.

Xiao Hong waved his hand, instructing an elder to take Xiao Qian away to remove the cold energy from his body.

The elders of the Fang family smiled, looking even more arrogant.

"Hehe, are there any other young generation members of your Xiao family who dare to challenge me?" Fang Hao, with his hands behind his back, looked down on everyone.

His tone was light and disdainful, making people hate him, but the young men of the Xiao family dared not step forward.

Even Xiao Qian had lost. Who among their peers could match him?

Fang Hao, having awakened a spirit soul, was almost unmatched below the Innate realm.

"It seems your Xiao family has no one left." Fang Hao's lips curled, his face full of arrogance.

His words were extremely arrogant, making the elders of the Xiao family feel as if they had been slapped.

But no one dared to contradict him.

"Hehe, Nephew Fang, your talent is extraordinary, far beyond ordinary people," Xiao Hong said with a smile.

"Since that's the case, are you willing to hand over that good-for-nothing Xiao Yun?" Fang Hao pressed, staring at Xiao Hong.

"This..." Xiao Hong frowned.

"Since Young Master Fang has spoken, that good-for-nothing Xiao Yun should be handed over to you," an elder with white beard beside Xiao Hong said. "Please wait a moment. I have already sent someone to find him, and he should be here soon."

Hearing this, Xiao Hong's brows furrowed.

However, others immediately agreed.

"Xiao Yun, that troublemaker, should be punished for not focusing on cultivation and instead learning some side techniques to harm others."

These were all elders of the Xiao family. After seeing Fang Hao's strength, they had decided to abandon Xiao Yun.

Xiao Hong pursed his lips, wanting to speak but ultimately remained silent.

If he didn't hand over Xiao Yun, he would face the revenge of this young genius, which could bring disaster to the entire Xiao family.