"Yes, yes, I’ll get out of the way right now!"
Scolded by the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley in front of everyone, Zhou Haitong’s old face flushed red, but he still obediently stood to the side, not daring to talk back.
There was nothing he could do. This was the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, after all.
Seeing how familiar the two seemed, the already anxious hearts of the Xiao Family members sank completely.
Now, even Medicine King Valley was here to destroy them.
The Grand Elder asked in confusion, "Patriarch, do we have a grudge with Medicine King Valley?"
Xiao Zhan guessed, "It might be because of Xiaomo."
The Xiao Family and Medicine King Valley had always kept to themselves. Forget a grudge, they’d never even had any contact.
Other than Su Mo, who had gone to Medicine King Valley to ask for medicine, he couldn’t think of any other reason.
Sigh...
A wave of sighs went through the Xiao Family members.
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley asked politely, "You must be the Xiao Family’s Patriarch, Xiao Zhan?"
Xiao Zhan said, "I am."
The Valley Master continued, "Then what is your relationship with Su Mo?"
Xiao Zhan replied, "Su Mo is our Xiao Family’s son-in-law, and also our Young Master!"
"And you?"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley then looked at Xiao Qingxue.
Xiao Qingxue answered, "Su Mo is my husband!"
"That settles it!"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley nodded in satisfaction.
Xiao Zhan’s face was grim.
’Just as I guessed. When Su Mo went to Medicine King Valley for medicine, he must have accidentally offended them. That’s why they’ve come to destroy our Xiao Family, with the Valley Master himself leading the charge.’
The Grand Elder mustered his courage and said, "Either way, our clan is facing annihilation. One more enemy or one less doesn’t matter. As long as the Young Master is alive, he can avenge us!"
"That’s right. The Young Master is exceptionally talented. In just thirty years—no, just ten—the Young Master will complete his Cultivation and destroy everyone here," the Second Elder agreed.
Xiao Zhan flicked his sleeve and said with grim determination, "Then today, let us face death together."
It was a hopeless situation. There was no point in worrying anymore.
Wei Tianli said excitedly, "That bastard Su Mo is a real troublemaker. Offending us was one thing, but he even dared to offend Medicine King Valley."
Zhou Haitong laughed. "Isn’t that the truth!"
Wei Tianli said gleefully, "With the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley joining us, our chances of wiping out the Xiao Family are even better."
"Heh, it’s certainly lively here!"
Just as Wei Tianli and the others were about to make their move, another laugh came from the direction of the city gate.
The newcomer was Huang Xu, and he was accompanied by a young disciple.
Wei Tianli said in surprise, "Isn’t he the president of the Array Master Guild? Why isn’t he in the Imperial City studying Arrays? What’s he doing here at the Xiao Family’s estate? Could it be that he’s also here to destroy the Xiao Family?"
"Definitely!"
Zhou Haitong said excitedly, "Su Mo doesn’t know his place. If he dared to offend the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, he must have offended President Huang Xu as well."
’If we had known this earlier, our Zhou Family wouldn’t have had to spend so much money to hire the Celestial Defect Blade Master.’
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley and Huang Xu alone would be enough to completely annihilate the Xiao Family.
TSK TSK TSK!
Beside them, Zhao Xu looked on with a sigh of wonder.
’I can’t believe it. Besides us, the Famous Sword Manor, and the Zhou Family, even Medicine King Valley and the Array Master Guild have joined in.’
’The Xiao Family has truly incurred public wrath!’
The Celestial Defect Blade Master said coldly to Zhou Haitong, "No matter how many people get involved, the payment your Zhou Family promised me cannot change."
"Of course!"
Zhou Haitong agreed.
Wei Tianli stepped forward and said, "Since everyone is here, let’s get started. No need to take turns. Let’s attack together and utterly exterminate the Xiao Family!"
SLAP!
The moment Wei Tianli finished speaking, he was dealt a solid slap across the face.
The one who struck was the young disciple following Huang Xu.
Wei Tianli froze on the spot!
He was completely stunned by the blow!
Everyone else stared at Huang Xu’s young disciple in confusion, wondering why the young man had hit Wei Tianli.
The young man asked in a cold voice, "You have the guts? Say that again!"
Wei Tianli’s face was full of frustration.
Even though his opponent wasn’t old, with Huang Xu, the president of the Array Master Guild, standing right there, he didn’t dare to retaliate.
Even the Celestial Defect Blade Master fell silent.
The Array Master Guild had branches all over the world and was hundreds of times more powerful than their Celestial Slaughter Hall. They absolutely couldn’t afford to offend them.
"Fine, you and your master can be the first to destroy the Xiao Family! Is that acceptable?"
Wei Tianli was speechless.
’If you wanted to be the first to destroy the Xiao Family, you could have just said so. Was it necessary to hit me?’
’So many people are watching.’
’How humiliating!’
Although he had lost face, Wei Tianli was actually quite pleased.
’Huang Xu is rushing to be the one to destroy the Xiao Family. That’s just more proof that Su Mo has completely and utterly offended him.’
As for Huang Xu showing Su Mo any respect, Wei Tianli wouldn’t even dare to imagine it.
’He’s the president of the Array Master Guild, such a massive organization. Why would he need to give face to a little brat like you?’
But who would have thought...
SLAP!
Wei Tianli was once again dealt a solid slap by the young man. His eyes widened as he stammered, "You..."
’Is there any need to bully someone like this?’
’Even if your Array Master Guild is powerful and nobody can afford to offend you, humiliating someone over and over again is just unreasonable.’
Wei Tianli was dumbfounded with rage!
The young man said angrily, "You said it wrong. Say it again!"
Wei Tianli clamped his mouth shut!
’Say it again? My ass!’
’The more I talk, the more I get hit. It’s better to say nothing at all.’
"If you’re full of shit, then keep your mouth shut!"
The young man shot a fierce glare at Wei Tianli, then walked over to Huang Xu and said respectfully, "Master, I have taught him a lesson."
"Very good."
Huang Xu nodded in satisfaction.
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley pulled Huang Xu over to Xiao Zhan and said politely, "Let me make an introduction. This is Patriarch Xiao."
"Ah... so this is Patriarch Xiao!"
Huang Xu exclaimed in surprise, then immediately bowed politely. "I am Huang Xu, President of the Array Master Guild. It is an honor to meet you, Patriarch Xiao!"
Huh?
The President of the Array Master Guild was being so polite to Xiao Zhan.
The crowd rubbed their eyes in disbelief.
Xiao Zhan was also stunned!
’What on earth is going on?’
Not understanding the situation, Xiao Zhan said fearfully, "If Xiaomo has offended you two in any way, I beg your forgiveness. Please don’t hold it against him. I apologize to you both on his behalf."
With that, Xiao Zhan was about to bow to them!
"Don’t, don’t, don’t!"
Alarmed, Huang Xu rushed forward to support Xiao Zhan, breaking out in a cold sweat. "Patriarch Xiao, you mustn’t! You’ll be the death of us! If our Master found out, he would surely beat us both to death!"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley added, "Patriarch Xiao, if you truly have our best interests at heart, please don’t be so polite with us. We truly cannot bear it."
Now, Xiao Zhan was completely baffled.
’One moment they’re talking about being beaten to death, the next they’re telling me not to be polite. What on earth are these two talking about?’
Xiao Qingxue said coldly, "Kill us or torture us as you please, but can you at least speak clearly and stop toying with us?"
But who would have thought...
THUD!
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley fell to his knees and said, "Old Huang, this is the Mistress! Hurry up and kneel to pay your respects!"
THUD!
Huang Xu’s knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground, saying respectfully, "Huang Xu pays his respects to the Mistress! I kowtow to the Mistress!"
"Me too! I pay my respects to the Mistress."
The young man also ran in front of Xiao Qingxue, knelt, and kowtowed to her.
Th-this...
Xiao Qingxue stood there, dumbfounded and utterly confused.