Chapter 88: Reappearing in Another Identity

After a moment, Xiao Ting raised his head and looked at Xiao Zhan, saying, "Zhan'er, I once heard you mention that Xiao Bei became the genius he is today due to a stroke of luck with a powerful person?"

"Yes, Xiao Bei did mention that. The reason he could transform from someone unable to practice martial arts into what he is now is all thanks to an old bearded man. A few months ago, it's said that Xiao Bei met this old bearded man while chopping wood on the mountain. The old man gave him a pill and then refined his bones and marrow... According to Xiao Bei, this old bearded man should at least be an Imperial Rank martial artist," Xiao Zhan replied to Xiao Ting.

"Hmm, it's possible. Independent cultivators often have peculiar temperaments. Has this old bearded man not shown up since then?"

Xiao Ting clearly cared about the old bearded man's current whereabouts.

After all, it was no wonder Xiao Ting was so worried... The masked, black-robed, muscular man who had threatened to discipline the Xiao family had deeply troubled him!

Xiao Ting knew that if such a powerful person really came to discipline the Xiao family, no one in the Xiao family would be a match for him!

Everyone would be destroyed.

"He only appeared once, when Xiao Bei went to the back mountain to practice alone. The people sent to follow him lost him, and the details are unclear... However, after Xiao Bei returned that time, his strength advanced even further and has been growing ever since," Xiao Zhan answered truthfully.

"Ah, I wonder if that old bearded man will help us if the Xiao family is truly in trouble," Xiao Ting said with a bitter smile.

Xiao Zhan looked at his father Xiao Ting, his eyes filled with hope, and said, "Father, should I talk to Xiao Bei and ask him to find the old bearded man?"

Xiao Ting waved his hand, "I doubt he can persuade him. If what Xiao Bei said is true... After all, powerful people don't easily show themselves. Moreover, that masked, black-robed, muscular man is extremely strong, likely at the peak of the Imperial Rank. The old bearded man's strength is probably at this level too. He wouldn't risk provoking a peer for the sake of the Xiao family. Besides, the old bearded man might not be stronger than the masked, black-robed, muscular man. Ah..."

"Then, Father, are we just going to sit and wait for our doom?" Xiao Zhan's face changed, and he asked Xiao Ting.

Xiao Ting didn't speak, his gaze lifting slightly as he changed the subject, "The Xiao family has a son named Xiao Bei. Haha, it seems that besides the masked, black-robed man, everyone outside is talking about our Xiao family's Xiao Bei... This boy is undoubtedly a wise and talented genius. The day I met him, he was not only smart and insightful but also calm and composed in handling situations, skilled in analyzing and understanding human psychology, and quick and decisive in making decisions. He is truly a martial arts prodigy. With this opportunity, he has indeed soared to new heights. Given enough time, this boy will surely bring great fortune to the Xiao family. Unfortunately, unfortunately, our Xiao family is now in grave danger..."

"Huh?"

Just as Xiao Ting was lamenting the fate of Xiao Bei, he suddenly felt a very strong aura coming from outside the room!

That aura was far beyond his level. He was not even on the same tier, even if they were both at the Imperial Rank!

Who was it? Was it the old bearded man who had bestowed his skills to Xiao Bei... or the masked, black-robed, muscular man who had appeared at the He family and slaughtered them?

These thoughts flashed through Xiao Ting's mind!

Especially the last thought made Xiao Ting's body turn cold and a layer of cold sweat appear on his back as he stood up!

Because the moment he thought of the masked, black-roaked, muscular man, he couldn't help but remember his threat to discipline the Xiao family!

Could it be that this person was the masked, black-roaked, muscular man, here to discipline the Xiao family and slaughter them? Even if I die, I won't let him succeed!

Xiao Ting's eyes, filled with determination, looked at Xiao Zhan, whose face had turned pale.

"The Xiao family cannot fall. Even if I die, I will not back down! Let's go!"

As he spoke, martial qi surged from Xiao Ting.

On the other side, although Xiao Zhan's face was tense and pale, the martial qi of a Royal Rank martial artist also burst forth from his body.

"Father, rest assured. Although our family has a rebellious son, the Xiao family is not short of brave men!"

Xiao Zhan's words were firm and resolute.

Xiao Ting nodded.

However, Xiao Ting noticed that a powerful martial qi was enveloping the room, preventing his and Xiao Zhan's martial qi from leaking out.

"Relax, I have no ill intentions."

The words floated into Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan's ears.

The voice was a bit dull and buzzing, not sounding like a person's normal voice.

"Click" ... With that sound, the door opened.

Outside the door, under the cold, stern gazes of Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan, a person enveloped in martial qi, whose appearance they couldn't see, walked in.

The martial qi surrounding this person was so powerful that it created a barrier between his face and the space outside, causing a "sizzling" sound with each step he took.

Even touching that aura made Xiao Ting feel a backlash, and Xiao Zhan was even worse, almost losing his balance with just a touch.

This person was too strong! They couldn't match him!

This was the reality that both Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan acknowledged!

"Ha ha, I said I have no ill intentions. Moreover, the martial qi aura I carry should convey a message to you. Even if you guard against me, it won't do any good."

The person stopped not far from the door and spoke word by word.

On the other side, Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan exchanged glances but didn't speak. Their tense bodies didn't relax, as they wouldn't let their guard down just because of a few words from this mysterious person whose face they couldn't see.

The person enveloped in martial qi looked at Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan, who hadn't backed down, shook his head, and said, "What? You don't believe me? What a pity. I thought the people of the Xiao family were brave and spirited... What a pity, the people of the Xiao family have disappointed me."

The person turned around and waved his hand, "Since the people of the Xiao family lack courage and spirit, I have nothing more to say. Let you slowly fall apart under the Zhou family's plot."

As he spoke, the person lifted his foot and was about to leave.

"Senior, please wait..."

Xiao Ting's voice came from behind!

Xiao Bei, with a smile on his lips, stopped in his tracks... Yes, this person enveloped in martial qi was none other than Xiao Bei, who had returned to his courtyard, thought for a moment, and decided to appear as the masked, black-robed, muscular man to discuss his plans with Xiao Ting.