The square was already packed because of the event.
Now, with this drama unfolding, the place was so crowded that people were squeezed into three or four tight layers.
Xie Yingying's eyes glistened with tears as she rushed into Lei Li's arms like a delicate, wronged young wife.
Brother Li, you must teach that shameless man a lesson for me!" she cried, her voice trembling.
"Don't worry."
Lei Li's expression was dark and cold as he patted her hand.
"Leave this to me. I'll make him regret ever being born."
Brother-in-law!"
Xie Ting, still clutching her swollen cheek, added angrily,
"And don't forget about Lin Xia, that wretched woman! She deserves to be punished too!"
Lei Li didn't answer her, but a cruel light flashed in his eyes.
He turned his gaze on Lin Xuan and said slowly, his voice filled with murderous intent,
"Lin Xuan, was it? Which hand did you use to hit Yingying just now?"
Lin Xuan raised his left hand, frowning slightly as if deep in thought.
"Hmm… I think it was this one."
Then he suddenly switched to his right hand, tilting his head.
"No, wait. Maybe it was this one."
Finally, his expression turned playful,
"You know what? It all happened so fast, I can't quite remember.
Why don't you have your fiancée come over, and I'll demonstrate again for everyone?"
"Pfft....!"
The crowd burst into muffled laughter, desperately trying to hold it in.
Most people didn't dare to openly offend the Lei and Xie families, so they covered their mouths, their faces twisted as they suppressed their amusement.
Lei Li's face turned dark green, his body trembling with fury.
He was on the verge of exploding when suddenly...
Boom!
Loud, unrestrained laughter rolled across the square like thunder.
A group of a dozen youths appeared, all around sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in identical uniforms.
On the left side of their chests, a whirlwind-like blade emblem was embroidered.
The Crazy Blade Martial Hall!"
The crowd gasped and immediately parted to make way.
The Crazy Blade Martial Hall was one of the three great powers of Qingyang Town, standing equal to the Lei and Xie families.
They were known for their wild, unruly disciples and had long been bitter rivals of Lei and Xie.
The leader of the group was a lean youth with unusually broad, calloused palms....clear proof of his years of relentless training with the blade.
His eyes glimmered with amusement as he gave Lin Xuan a thumbs-up.
"So you're Lin Xuan from the Lin family?
Hahaha! I didn't expect you to have such guts.
I like it! You're a true man among men!"
"Wu Yun, stay out of this!"
Lei Li snapped, his tone dark and threatening.
Wu Yun was unpredictable and dangerous, a madman when it came to fighting.
Lei Li feared that if he started battling Lin Xuan, Wu Yun might suddenly backstab him.
Wu Yun just grinned.
"Don't get the wrong idea. I'm only here because I was curious which hand he used.
You two continue! I'll just watch."
Lei Li's rage exploded completely.
"Forget which hand it was....I'll cripple both of them!"
With a roar, he charged at Lin Xuan, his fists glowing with intense Qi.
The ground cracked under his feet as he unleashed the full power of his Ninth Level Body Tempering cultivation.
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed, his body flowing like the wind as he dodged gracefully.
At the same time, his mind triggered two missions:
[Mission: Battle Lei Li.]
[Reward: One bottle of Grade Four Qi Pills.]
[Mission: Defeat Lei Li.]
[Reward: +2 Bone Quality, +2 Luck.]
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Lei Li attacked like a raging storm, his twin fists leaving trails of light as they tore through the air.
Every punch carried overwhelming force, shaking the ground and scattering dust in all directions.
The crowd backed away as much as they could, but there was limited space.
Even with Lin Xuan's perfected movement technique, there was nowhere to dodge forever.
But Lin Xuan didn't plan to run.
He raised his fists and met Lei Li head-on!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The two exchanged a flurry of blows.
Lin Xuan's Tongbei Fist Technique flowed like water, every motion seamless and precise.
Although his cultivation was a level lower, his Qi was purer, and his mastery of martial arts far exceeded Lei Li's.
For ten intense exchanges, neither side backed down.
The surrounding area was wrecked, with stalls overturned and the ground cracked.
"Incredible! Lin Xuan is holding his ground against Lei Li!"
"I thought he'd be crushed instantly, but he's matching him blow for blow!"
"Lei Li's face is turning green from frustration, hahaha!"
The crowd was astonished.
Some even began mocking Lei Li openly.
"His sister-in-law got slapped, his fiancée got… well, you know, and now he can't even win the fight!"
"So much for the so-called number-one young master."
Even Wu Yun was stunned.
Originally, he had planned to step in and save Lin Xuan if necessary, just to spite the Lei and Xie families.
But now, watching Lin Xuan's calm and skillful movements, he realized Lin Xuan didn't need his help at all.
"This guy… might even be stronger than me,"
Wu Yun muttered, his admiration growing.
The Lin family members were equally shocked.
Only two months ago, during the family competition, Lin Xuan had been strong...but not this strong.
Now, he was fighting on equal terms with Lei Li, the pride of the Lei family!
Lin Hong, Lin Xuan's older brother, felt a pang of inferiority.
The younger brother he once looked down on had completely surpassed him, leaving him far behind.
Meanwhile, Xie Ting grew restless.
"Sister, should you go help Brother Lei Li?" she whispered urgently.
Xie Yingying's eyes flickered with hesitation and… disappointment.
Seeing Lei Li fail to suppress Lin Xuan, her heart sank slightly.
She glanced at Wu Yun, then at Lin Xia standing nearby, both of whom were watching the battle intently.
Biting her lip, she suddenly made up her mind.
With a surge of Qi, she gathered energy into her palm and charged forward.
Her target?
Lin Xuan's unguarded back.
"Lin Xuan! Watch out!"
Many people cried out in alarm, but it was already too late.
Lin Xuan felt the shift in the air behind him, his expression tightening.
Thanks to his perfected Flowing Wind Movement Technique, he reacted instantly, ready to counterattack....
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