Chapter 13

"Let's see who dares to harm my grandson!" Though brief, these words deeply moved Xiao Yun, his lonely heart finding solace. In this world, there were still people who cared for him, who would protect him at all costs!

This is what family is all about!

"Old Master Xiao!" The Fang family members were taken aback, their expressions changing abruptly as they all looked towards the entrance of the hall.

There, outside the living room, an elderly man in brocade clothing was walking in, his presence as imposing as a mountain. Each step he took exuded an unshakable aura, the pressure overwhelming, dispersing the air in the living room.

The old man was not tall, but slightly plump. Yet, as he walked, he seemed like a giant, steady and imposing, leaving a profound impact on everyone's hearts.

This old man was none other than the head of the Xiao family, Xiao Yuanshan.

Behind Xiao Yuanshan, there was a middle-aged man and a young girl.

The middle-aged man was Xiao Hai, who had just left and was the one who had brought the old master out.

The young girl was Xiao Ling'er.

Not only that, but many members of the Xiao family had gathered outside the living room, their faces filled with excitement upon seeing the old master emerge from seclusion.

As Old Master Xiao entered the living room, Xiao Hong immediately stepped aside.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze, and even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

"Who wanted to break my grandson's wrists just now?" Xiao Yuanshan sat at the head of the table, his eyes sharp like a lion's, scanning the elders in the hall. A fierce aura emanated from his eyes, unhidden and overwhelming.

Seeing the old master's gaze, the elders of the Xiao family were silent, not daring to speak.

This old master was one of the few True Essence Realm experts in Ziyun County!

Even the Fang family members, who had been arrogant earlier, lost their arrogance under the old master's gaze.

"Damn, this old ghost hasn't come out of seclusion for two years. Why did he come out today for this waste of a person?" The elders of the Fang family frowned, knowing that even with their family's strength, they dared not provoke a True Essence Realm expert.

"Xiao Yun used poison to injure my brother, causing him to fall into a coma. Such a ruthless person should be punished accordingly," Fang Hao said fearlessly, his composure unshaken even in the presence of a True Essence Realm expert.

"Yun'er, tell me what happened. Grandfather will take care of everything for you!" The old master was not concerned about Fang Wei's injury; instead, he looked at the young man standing beside him, his eyes gleaming with a hint of kindness.

At one time, this young man had been his greatest hope.

Hearing his grandfather speak, Xiao Yun felt a weight lifted from his heart. He then recounted the conflict with Fang Wei and others.

"Yun'er, did you really break through?" When Xiao Yun mentioned defeating several Seventh Stage Body Tempering youths, the old master's eyes lit up, a glimmer of hope shining in them. For him, this was undoubtedly the best news.

"Breaking through once in eight years, what's there to be happy about?" The people in the hall grumbled inwardly, but dared not voice their thoughts due to the old master's overwhelming presence.

"Yes," Xiao Yun nodded, "I broke through a few days ago."

"Yun'er, use your strength!" Hearing this, the old master's face lit up with excitement. He quickly grabbed the young man's wrist to test his aura, to confirm the matter.

"Yes," Xiao Yun nodded and began to channel his strength into the point where his wrist was held.

Feeling the strength of the young man, the old master's expression changed, and a smile gradually spread across his face.

"Ha ha, indeed, you have broken through! My grandson has truly broken through! Heaven is on my side, heaven is on my side!" The old master couldn't help but laugh out loud, the sound waves rolling like waves, shaking the hall and making everyone feel uncomfortable.

"This old ghost is really going crazy."

"Just a waste of a person, breaking through once in eight years, and it's worth being happy?" The Fang family members grumbled inwardly.

Fang Hao's brows furrowed. He had come to demand justice, and just when things were about to go his way, this happened.

"Old Master Xiao, my brother's condition is very serious. You should make Xiao Yun hand over the antidote," Fang Hao said with a grim face.

Now, only this young man had spoken for the Fang family.

"The old man's actions are not for you to question," the old master's eyes turned cold, glaring at Fang Hao before turning to the young man beside him to ask about the subsequent events, as Xiao Yun had only told him halfway before he became overjoyed.

Xiao Yun continued, recounting how Fang Wei had ambushed him.

"Hmph, daring to bully my grandson, you deserve to die!" The old master's eyes glinted with a killing intent, making everyone in the hall shudder, a chill running down their spines. It seemed the old master was quite protective of his family.

Xiao Yun then continued, describing the attitude of the clan members.

"Ridiculous! Who gave you the right to hand my grandson over to others for punishment? I think your brains are waterlogged," the old master's eyes narrowed, his hair standing on end as he glared at the elders, "Do you think I won't destroy you all?"

At the end, the usually calm old master even swore, making the elders fall silent.

The Fang family members also frowned.

"The old master is truly domineering."

"The old master's might is as strong as ever!" The Xiao family members outside the hall were excited, their heads craning to look inside. The Fang family had been aggressive, and Fang Hao had even boasted that the Xiao family had no one to stand up to them, making everyone feel stifled.

Now, with the old master's appearance, the stifling atmosphere was lifted.

"Xiao Hong, are you my son? How could you hand your own nephew over to others for punishment?" After scolding the elders, the old master glared at his eldest son, "Having a son like you makes me feel ashamed. If it weren't for my second son informing me, I would have crippled you."

These words made the Xiao family members outside the hall cheer.

"Is this old master really so straightforward, even scolding his own son?"

"Hehe, the eldest son was indeed weak, not daring to speak up against the Fang family."

Hearing these comments, Xiao Hong's face turned red, "Father, you don't know, this Fang Hao..."

Xiao Hong looked miserable. He didn't want to hand over Xiao Yun, but Fang Hao was a prodigy destined to become a powerful figure. If he offended him now, it would bring disaster to the Xiao family. To protect the greater good, he had to make this painful decision, only to be scolded by his father.

"Fang Hao?" The old master raised an eyebrow, staring at the young man, "You are the one from the Fang family who awakened a martial soul?"

"Yes, that's me," Fang Hao replied calmly.

As someone who had awakened a martial soul, Fang Hao had a certain pride, even in the presence of a True Essence Realm expert.

"Get out, or I will cripple you immediately. A pride of heaven? Ten Fang Haos are not as valuable as one of my grandsons," the old master's killing intent was palpable, a powerful True Essence aura spreading, shaking the chair he was sitting on to pieces.

"You!" Fang Hao frowned, his eyelids twitching, not expecting the old master to be so domineering.

"A brat who relies on a bit of talent to come to my Xiao family and show off. Don't you know that a talent who hasn't grown up is nothing?" The old master's words clearly indicated that he would not hesitate to destroy Fang Hao if provoked.

This made the Fang family elders extremely nervous.

"Damn, if we knew this old ghost would come out of seclusion, we should have had our old master come."

"Old Master Xiao, are you sure you want to break ties with the Fang family?" Fang Hao remained calm, his eyes cold.

"What about the Fang family?" the old master replied, "Even if that old ghost Fang Tianhun were here, I would still tell him to get lost!"

The word "get lost" echoed like thunder, shaking the hall and making it seem as if it might collapse.

Fang Hao's eyes flashed with cold light, "Fine, we will remember this. But please give us the antidote for my brother's poison."

"Antidote?" The old master sneered.

"Sorry, this is the poison of the Purple Cloud Beast, and I don't have the antidote," Xiao Yun said, his arms crossed, a cold smile on his lips.

"What! It's the poison of the Purple Cloud Beast!" Fang Xun's heart sank, then he said, "I heard you can help Miss Yan remove this poison. Please do the same for my son, and we will not pursue this matter further. What do you say?"

Xiao Yun raised an eyebrow, looking at his grandfather.

"Ridiculous! Your son's poisoning is his own fault. Do you think I will help him? What do you take us Xiao family men for?" the old master coldly replied, "Speaking of which, I haven't even held you accountable for attacking my grandson."

Dominant!

Truly dominant!

Hearing the old master's words, Xiao Yun felt a surge of respect.

He had thought his grandfather would be cautious and ask him to remove the poison, but he never expected this outcome.

"Truly a leader of a family!" The Xiao family members outside the hall were greatly inspired.

Fearless in the face of enemies, this is what a true man is.

If one is timid, the whole world will ride on one's head and urinate.

"Fine, the Fang family will remember this." Fang Hao stood up, coldly said, "Let's go."

With that, he walked out.

Fang Xun and others followed, taking their cues from him.

"By the way, I remind you, in three months, there will be the Ziyun County Competition. I will surely win first place, then join a great sect, soaring in the heavens. You will be mere ants, and with a single thought, I can destroy your Xiao family." Fang Hao paused, looking back at the old master in the hall, and grinned.

"If you hand Xiao Yun over to the Fang family, the Xiao family will have a chance to survive. Otherwise, when I join a great sect, it will be the end of your Xiao family." Fang Hao's words were filled with unhidden threats, showing that he was determined to destroy the Xiao family.

"Brat, I will destroy you now." The old master's eyes glinted, and he suddenly pounced like a lion.

"You can destroy me, but I have been noticed by an elder of the Tianyuan Sect. If anything happens to me, the Xiao family will be destroyed." Fang Hao was fearless, even in the presence of the True Essence Realm expert, his composure and calmness making others uneasy.

The old master, who had pounced, suddenly stopped, his feet stomping the ground, causing the hard rock to crack.

"Tianyuan Sect!" The old master muttered, a hint of fear finally showing in his eyes.

"Ha ha, old master, I'm leaving." Fang Hao laughed madly.

"Remember, bring Xiao Yun to us within three days, or you will bear the consequences." With a few more mad laughs, Fang Hao left the hall, leading the Fang family members away in a domineering manner.

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