In middle age, one's comprehension becomes extraordinary.

Yuan Zheng is an eighth-rank martial artist. Her blocking of Li Yuan's move could seriously injure him.

The reason was already prepared: it was to protect Jin Fan, and they were forced to take action.

What we are seeing now is an unexpected situation.

But it was still under control; Yuan Zheng could quell the crisis with her intervention.

But she never expected that Xia Zhao would directly attack her.

"Miss Xia, let's keep to ourselves."

As you just saw, this person used such force against Jin Fan, indicating malicious intent.

That move was clearly meant to kill!

Yuan Zheng's expression was serious, and her words already carried a hint of warning.

She knew Xia Zhao's identity, but she was also a person of status and position.

She thought Xia Zhao was simply upholding justice.

She hoped to persuade Xia Zhao with a few words that he didn't need to help her and just shouldn't interfere.

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhao's expression grew even colder.

"If he used such a heavy hand, the other party would naturally be able to use a heavy hand in return."

"If it was said before that no one was allowed to interfere, then that means no one is allowed."

Xia Zhao's tone was cold and forceful.

Yuan Zheng, however, failed to perceive the firmness of her attitude; her face held an even stronger sense of threat.

"Miss Xia, are you trying to completely antagonize me and the Jin family?"

Jin Fan is the most valued junior in the Jin family and a disciple of Grandmaster Yao Jianyue.

If you stop me, you're making an enemy!

As Yuan Zheng spoke, Li Yuan's punch landed on Jin Fan.

With a significant increase in speed and power, they seized upon his weakness and attacked.

How could his slight advantage in martial arts realm help him avoid being protected?

The fist landed heavily, and Jin Fan was sent flying quite a distance by the force of the punch.

A sweet taste rose in his throat, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood instantly.

"Jin Fan!"

Seeing this, Yuan Zheng attacked Li Yuan again without waiting for Xia Zhao's reply.

Yuan Zheng is a martial artist at the peak of the eighth rank of martial arts.

Given the difference between their two major realms, if she were to strike with ruthlessness, crippling Li Yuan would be the least of her worries.

But just as she unleashed her move, Xia Zhao charged forward again.

Xia Zhao didn't give Yuan Zheng a chance to make a move at all, completely stopping her.

Xia Zhao is much younger, but in terms of strength, the two are not that far apart.

A top genius like Xia Zhao has already reached the eighth rank in martial arts.

In terms of martial arts skills and agility, Xia Zhao is superior to Yuan Zheng.

Sometimes, it's not true that getting older makes you stronger.

"Xia Zhao, you can protect him once or twice, but can you protect him for a lifetime?"

He injured Jin Fan; such a vicious and ruthless person could never escape punishment.

"Your protection of evildoers is an insult to the law, and an insult to the Xia family!"

Yuan Zheng continued to threaten Xia Zhao with words, trying to force Xia Zhao to stop.

Hearing this, Xia Zhao still stood in front of Li Yuan.

"If he's willing, I'd protect him for the rest of my life."

Xia Zhao replied.

Actually, this statement is somewhat ambiguous, and it sounds like it's trying to express one's feelings.

But no one else around them thought that way.

They assumed Xia Zhao's words were merely an attempt to bolster Li Yuanzhuang's morale.

How could an ordinary middle school teacher possibly be worthy of Xia Zhao's kindness?

Seeing Jin Fan cough up blood, Li Yuan slightly stopped.

It's not that I don't want him to die, but I don't want to give others any ammunition or an excuse to use against me.

At this moment, it can only be considered a friendly exchange.

When sparring, pay attention to the circumstances under which you make your move.

Jin Fan was beaten until he coughed up blood and was unable to fight back for a while.

To attack him at this moment would confirm that you intend to harm him.

No matter what excuse you try to use, such as "mistake," it won't make sense.

Hesitantly, Jin Fan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

He pulled a damaged set of inner armor from his body.

He didn't seem to be seriously injured; the inner armor blocked much of Li Yuan's punch.

Because his injuries weren't severe enough, Jin Fan got up again and attacked Li Yuan once more.

Li Yuan was very satisfied with his performance.

That's exactly what we're talking about: don't give up, don't hide.

"Jin Fan! Return to your seat immediately!"

Yuan Zheng was blocked by Xia Zhao, so she couldn't step forward to protect Jin Fan.

Furthermore, Xia Zhao's attitude today was extremely tough, showing no respect whatsoever to Yuan Zheng.

The Xia family is indeed capable and talented, but in everyone's perception, the Xia family is not as arrogant as they seem.

Generally speaking, the core interests of all parties will be taken into consideration to some extent.

But today, Xia Zhao's attitude is frighteningly tough.

Even her assistant Cheng Jing, who was standing on the periphery, was surprised.

She had been with Xia Zhao for many years, but in all those years, she had never seen Xia Zhao like this, with this kind of attitude.

In the past, when she participated in various trials and competitions, she faced unfair judgments and some people tried to take away the benefits she deserved.

Faced with this situation, Xia Zhao would have fought for it, but never like today.

Cheng Jing sensed that her Miss Xia Zhao was truly angry.

If Yuan Zheng dares to fight again, Xia Zhao will never back down and will deal even more severe blows to her!

In the center of the training ground, facing Jin Fan's renewed attack, Li Yuan was ready to kill him with a single blow.

With the help of his photographic memory, Jin Fan's martial arts techniques were completely etched into Li Yuan's mind.

Compared to before, Jin Fan's strength has actually decreased in front of Li Yuan.

When they sparred again, every move he made was extremely familiar to Li Yuan.

In his next move, Li Yuan will create the situation of "mistake".

He completely replicated the revenge that Jin Fan had prepared for him onto him.

Jin Fan's eyes were red; not from bloodlust, but from anger.

Thinking he was so great, he ended up getting hurt.

He was still hurt by someone he looked down on.

Just before he came, he kept talking about Gu Yu.

He was annoyed that Gu Yu had lost both of his two matches against Li Yuan.

Even when talking to his mentor Yao Jianyue, he said something like that, expressing his disdain for Gu Yu's abilities.

But all that disdain has now come full circle and landed on him.

I felt frustrated, uncomfortable, and even a little hopeless.

Given this mindset, getting Jin Fan to stop is no easy task.

Before Li Yuan could even make a move, another palm strike came from the side.

The palm strike is extremely powerful and fast; it's a method designed to kill.

Li Yuan has a solid physical foundation, and his eyesight and hearing are far superior to those of other martial artists at the same level.

Li Yuan was aware of the sudden palm strike.

But this palm strike was something a martial artist like Li Yuan should never encounter; he had almost no ability to dodge it.

When the Wind River Technique is used to its fullest potential, it relies on superior movement skills and a deeper understanding.

Li Yuan used the Wind River Technique to barely move an inch.

The first palm strike failed, and in the blink of an eye, the man unleashed another palm strike...

This time the distance is even closer, making it even harder to hide.

Xia Zhao exuded an aura of power, and she already held a long sword in her hand.

The sword slashed, heading straight for the palm strike.

The man who attacked Li Yuan withdrew his sword and dodged, forcing Li Yuan to retreat as well.

Taking advantage of this moment, Jin Fan seemed to think he had seized an opportunity and thrust his palm forward.

The next moment, Li Yuan's heavy fist landed directly on his waist.

The punch finally landed on Jin Fan...