Chapter 89: I am the Junior Brother of the White-Bearded Old Man

"Senior, may I ask about your identity..." Xiao Ting looked at the figure enveloped in martial energy, who had stopped and no longer moved outward, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

Then, Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan on the other side stared intently at the person in front of them, waiting for a response.

"Do you know what happened to the He family today?"

Xiao Bei turned around, looking straight at Xiao Ting through the martial energy barrier.

His words, of course, were delivered in the same thick, muffled tone as before.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan, who had slightly relaxed, immediately tensed up again!

Because, Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan recognized that this person was directly admitting to being the masked, black-robed, muscular man who had brutalized some members of the He family today!

After all, the masked, black-robed, muscular man's intention to discipline the Xiao family had just been a matter of concern that Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan had discussed but could not prevent, only to worry about. Even more so, they had once thought that the masked, black-robed, muscular man would cruelly kill members of the Xiao family, and they could only watch helplessly and blame themselves... Now, the so-called demon they had just discussed was really standing in front of them?

Under such circumstances, how could Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan not immediately become more vigilant?

"I've already said, this time, I want to cooperate with your Xiao family, or directly give your Xiao family some benefits. The He family members I killed were mostly rebels. Don't tell me you haven't heard. If you two continue to act like this, there's no need for me to stay."

Xiao Bei continued, then pretended to turn his body as if he was about to leave.

However, the face within the martial energy barrier was still staring at Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan.

In fact, such provocative words were deliberately spoken by Xiao Bei, as he had a good grasp of Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan's temperaments, knowing that speaking this way would be very effective.

Of course, Xiao Bei also knew that even if the people he faced were not Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan, but others, as long as they had some sense, they would not miss this opportunity.

The identity of the masked, black-robed, muscular man he represented, if he wanted to cooperate with any family in the current Wu Kingdom, would likely not be refused!

Because, what he represented was no longer just a single individual, but a... very powerful force, comparable to a large family with deep roots!

So far, he was at the peak of the Imperial Rank martial artist!

In other words, he was the first among Imperial Rank martial artists! As long as one's cultivation realm did not reach the level beyond the Imperial Rank, he was invincible!

"Alright, I believe you."

Xiao Ting's martial energy, with these words, directly dissipated, no longer surging.

On the other side, Xiao Zhan's martial energy also dissipated like Xiao Ting's, his face changing slightly.

However, the doubt in Xiao Zhan's eyes did not disappear.

In contrast, Xiao Ting's expression was now calm and composed.

"Senior, may I ask, what exactly do you mean by cooperating with my Xiao family?" Xiao Ting, now calm, asked the figure enveloped in martial energy.

Xiao Bei thought to himself, if it weren't for the survival of the Xiao family, why would I care... "I just want to help you get rid of the Zhou family, who you don't like."

These words again made Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan, who had calmed down, feel a mix of surprise and doubt.

After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Ting said, "Senior, there's no such thing as a free lunch. What conditions do you have for helping the Xiao family? Senior, I hope your conditions are not too harsh, otherwise, the Xiao family will find it difficult to comply."

"Ha ha." Xiao Bei chuckled, looking at Xiao Ting through the martial energy barrier, nodding inwardly. This was the Xiao Ting he wanted to see, just like the old man with the air of a sage he had seen in the mountains behind the Xiao family estate, a man of courage and spirit.

"No conditions are needed."

After saying this calmly, Xiao Bei turned around, "Remember, I am genuinely helping the Xiao family, not pretending."

"Senior, really no conditions at all?"

When they first heard the figure enveloped in martial energy say he needed no benefits to help, Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan exchanged glances, seeing a large part of disbelief, as well as doubt and surprise, in each other's eyes.

Xiao Ting, of course, could not help but express his surprise.

The figure enveloped in martial energy nodded, causing a slight "puff puff" sound as the martial energy collided, making one involuntarily imagine the terrifying power of the emitted martial energy.

After a moment of thought, Xiao Bei, who usually did not drag things out, added, "Actually, I am the junior brother of the white-bearded old man who guided Xiao Bei. Do you understand now?"

"Wait, Senior, I have a question."

Xiao Zhan, at this moment, suddenly spoke, despite Xiao Ting's surprised and restraining look.

"What is it?" Xiao Bei turned around and looked at Xiao Zhan, responding.

Xiao Zhan, seeing the powerful figure turn around, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Senior, I want to ask about my grandson, Xiao Bei... he..."

Pausing for a moment, he gathered his emotions and continued, "Senior, I know I am of low rank, just an Imperial Rank martial artist, but I want you to pass a message to the white-bearded senior when you see him, thanking him for helping my grandson, Xiao Bei, allowing him to cultivate. He is a good child, and we... well, never mind... Senior, you must pass this message to the white-bearded senior, and I, along with my son, Xiao Feng, thank him, truly thank him..."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan's expression was somewhat complex.

However, despite the martial energy barrier, Xiao Bei directly felt the sincerity in Xiao Zhan's words.

Sincerity?

This word made Xiao Bei momentarily lose his composure.

As a result, the martial energy enveloping his body became slightly unstable, with small fluctuations.

"Alright, I will pass the message... Also, I want to say that the cooperation I mentioned is only when the Zhou family launches a large-scale invasion. I will not act proactively."

After saying this, and receiving another round of thanks from Xiao Ting and Xiao Bei, Xiao Bei directly moved his body and left.

Xiao Ting and Xiao Zhan, inside the room, watched the powerful figure disappear from the courtyard through the open door, sighing deeply.

"Father, do you think this person will really help us?" Xiao Zhan asked Xiao Ting, his eyes slightly doubtful.

Xiao Ting nodded and said, "This person has no reason to deceive us. Our strength is far inferior to his, and he has no need to do so... Moreover, he knows about the white-bearded senior and Xiao Bei, which, apart from Xiao Bei and a few of us, no one else knows. So, it is clear that this is true, and he will help us."

Xiao Zhan hummed in agreement.

Looking at Xiao Zhan's expression, and his lack of confidence, unlike his usual self, Xiao Ting smiled bitterly and said, "What's wrong, Zhan? Is it because of Xiao Bei? Sigh, this can't be blamed on you. Xiao Bei couldn't cultivate martial arts when he was young. Would you have forced him into the inevitable power struggle back then?"

Seeing Xiao Zhan remain silent, Xiao Ting did not continue but sighed, "I never thought that, in the end, at the critical moment of the family's rise and fall, we would still rely on Xiao Bei's connections. Truly... it's something to be happy about! I want to see how far Xiao Bei can go and what realm he can reach after our Xiao family becomes the most powerful family in the Wu Kingdom."

On the other side, the more Xiao Ting spoke, the more bitter Xiao Zhan's expression became. Looking at Xiao Ting, Xiao Zhan murmured, "Perhaps I was really wrong, and Feng was wrong. The so-called struggle did not bring happiness to my grandson, Xiao Bei, but instead, years of neglect made him suffer a lot. What a sin, what a sin... sigh..."

A long sigh seemed to indicate something.

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**End of Chapter 89**