The clash between Lin Xuan and the Xie family had reached a boiling point.
Just as Xie Yingying's strike was about to land, a sudden blur cut across the field like lightning.
It was Lin Dong.
Calm as still water only moments ago, he now moved like a rabbit breaking free of a trap.
Without hesitation, he rushed forward and planted himself directly between Lin Xuan and Xie Yingying.
With a loud "Pa!", Lin Dong's energy flared. His left arm snapped upward, blocking Yingying's claw strike with a raised elbow.
At the same time, his right fist shot out with the strength of a whip cracking through the air.
His punch connected squarely with Xie Yingying's chest.
The impact echoed sharply, like a slap laced with thunder.
Yingying stumbled back, her feet dragging across the floor as if she were sliding on gravel.
She only stopped after slamming into the arms of her older sister, Xie Ting.
Her chest heaved.
Pain flooded her body, a tightness pressing against her ribs where Lin Dong's fist had landed.
The blow had struck the exact same spot Lin Xuan had attacked earlier, doubling the pain. Her face twisted in shock and humiliation.
Around them, the crowd gasped.
"Ah!" someone hissed. "That looks painful…"
"Not just painful....it looks humiliating," another whispered.
It was true. The Xie family's proud young lady had not only been defeated twice, but in front of so many witnesses.
Even Lin Xia, who usually despised Xie Yingying, shuddered.
She instinctively glanced at her own chest, suddenly grateful that she hadn't been on the receiving end. Hatred or not, she almost felt pity.
Lin Xia had once encouraged Lin Xuan and Lin Dong to hit Yingying hard if they ever faced her.
But now… she felt her grudge dissolving.
These two brothers are ruthless, she thought with relief. Thank heavens they're on my side.
Lin Dong scratched the back of his head awkwardly. He hadn't meant to make things this ugly.
The truth was, the distance had been too close and the moment too sudden.....he had no choice but to punch straight out. He wanted to explain, but what good would words do now?
So he sighed inwardly. Guess I'll just take the blame. If anyone asks, I'll just say I copied Brother Lin Xuan.
"Yingying!"
Lei Li finally broke free from Lin Xuan's pressure and rushed to her side. His face darkened as he saw her trembling with pain.
"Brother Li…" Yingying whimpered, her voice full of shame. Tears welled in her eyes, but she tried to hold them back.
Lei Li's expression turned as black as storm clouds.
His chest burned with rage. Never in his life had he felt this humiliated....his woman beaten twice, while he stood powerless.
"Ahhh!" Lei Li roared, his voice echoing like a beast's.
He glared at Lin Xuan and Lin Dong, his eyes bloodshot.
"I'll kill you both!" he shouted and charged forward.
But before he could move, a voice like rolling thunder froze him in his tracks.
"Enough!"
Everyone turned. A middle-aged man approached, flanked by guards in heavy armor.
His aura pressed down like a mountain.
"It's Steward Wang Jin!" someone whispered.
Wang Jin, the overseer of the trading fair, was a cultivator of the Earth Origin Realm. His reputation alone was enough to silence even the boldest hotheads.
Lei Li clenched his fists, shaking with suppressed fury.
But in the presence of Wang Jin, he dared not make another move.
"This is a place of business," Wang Jin said coldly. "If you want to fight, take it elsewhere."
The words were calm, but the authority behind them was undeniable.
Lei Li's jaw tightened.
He couldn't win here, not with this man watching. Instead, he spat venom through his words.
"Fine," he growled. "Consider yourselves lucky today.
But at the hunting competition, we'll meet again. And then...I'll make you regret everything."
Hatred burned in his eyes as he pulled Xie Yingying and Xie Ting away.
The sisters glared at the Lin family, their faces twisted with venom.
But for now, they could only swallow the humiliation.
The crowd, sensing the storm had passed, began to scatter.
Only the Lin family and their allies from the Crazy Blade Martial Hall remained.
Wu Yun, their boisterous representative, chuckled. "Hah! I've never seen Lei Li and Xie Yingying so embarrassed.
That was beautiful! But… you've truly made enemies now."
Lin Xia crossed her arms proudly. "So what? They were already looking for trouble.
Better to face it head-on and show them the Lin family won't be pushed around."
Wu Yun held up his hands. "Hey, don't glare at me.
I wanted to help, but those two"....he pointed at Lin Xuan and Lin Dong...."were too fast. You didn't even need me."
Then his grin returned, sly and mischievous. "Don't worry. At the hunting competition, I'll be there.
We'll deal with Lei Li and the Xie sisters together. Until then, I'll call us allies."
He laughed again and left with his men, waving casually over his shoulder.
The Lin family stood together outside their shop, the dust settling around them.
Lin Hong and Lin Shan shifted uncomfortably.
Their gazes flicked to Lin Xuan and Lin Dong.
Once, they had mocked them, bullied them even. But now? The tables had turned completely.
Lin Hong swallowed. "Th… thank you," he muttered, forcing the words out.
"Yeah," Lin Shan added quickly. "Thank you, Lin Xuan.
And you too, Lin Dong." His tone was smoother, almost sincere.
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