I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

Wearing official robes, Xu Yan knew he couldn't break the law.

So he didn't take Xu Sanqi's life, but instead made him suffer a bit, giving him a chance to get back the humiliation he had suffered in the Xu family.

The next day.

Xu Jiao looked at Xu Sanqi's face, which was swollen like a pig's head, and his brows furrowed.

"Is this boy... truly so arrogant?"

Inside the main hall, Xu Sanqi knelt on the ground, sobbing and crying, "Master, everything I said is true!"

"Xu Yan doesn't respect you at all. I was just ordered by you to invite him back, and he beat me like this."

"Master, you must do justice for this old servant!"

Xu Jiao's face darkened after hearing this.

He knew, of course, that Xu Sanqi's words were embellished, but the facts were undeniable.

Xu Yan did not return.

In this world, the illegitimate children of powerful families have such a lowly status that they have almost no human rights whatsoever.

Therefore, in Xu Jiao's eyes, Xu Yan, who is not worthy of being discussed in public, should stay in the Xu family obediently, even if he spends his whole life chopping wood and feeding horses.

Now he not only dares to switch allegiances without permission, but he also dares to lay a hand on Xu Sanqi.

This is blatantly slapping oneself in the face.

Just because you've learned a little martial arts doesn't mean you're all arrogant and ignorant.

"Alright, you can go now." Xu Jiao waved his hand impatiently.

Xu Sanqi dared not say anything more and bowed his head as he withdrew from the main hall.

After he left, Xu Jiao said to the maid beside him, "Go and call the second young master here."

"Yes, sir." The maid replied and withdrew.

Xu Jiao has some important business to attend to and needs to leave Qingshi Town.

Therefore, the matter can only be left to Xu Yun to handle for the time being.

......

On the other side, Zhou Tong was still worried about what happened last night. After thinking it over, he decided to tell Chen Xuan the truth about Xu Sanqi blocking the road.

Upon learning this, Chen Xuan immediately adjusted Xu Yan's shift, changing him from night patrol to guard duty at the yamen.

Xu Yan understood that Chen Xuan was worried that he would run into trouble if he went out again, so he did not refuse and agreed.

Being on duty at the government office is extremely boring.

The process was similar to that of a security guard in my previous life.

Fortunately, Chen Xuan told Xu Yan that he had already submitted a letter of recommendation for him to the higher authorities.

If he passes the test, he might be able to officially join the Bureau of Arrest.

Time quickly passed and evening arrived.

After finishing his shift, Xu Yan didn't delay and went straight home.

After finishing my meal, I still need to hurry up and practice martial arts.

After pushing open the courtyard gate, Xu Yan saw someone she hadn't expected.

Xu Yun was sitting on the stone bench when she heard the door open and turned around.

He glanced at Xu Yan, then at Xiao Qi beside him, and asked with interest, "When did you make such a young friend?"

When Xiao Qi saw Xu Yan return, she looked somewhat guilty: "Brother Xu, he said he's your elder brother, and that you can confirm it when you come back..."

"I couldn't stop him..."

Xu Yan had told him not to let strangers into the yard.

Hearing this, Xu Yan didn't blame him and shook her head, "It's alright, he really is."

Xiaoqi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Yun stood up, patted the hem of her clothes, took two steps closer to him, and began to look around.

"Your place is quite well-maintained."

Xu Yan ignored his response and went straight to the point: "May I ask what brings you here today, Second Young Master?"

Seeing that he asked so directly, Xu Yun stopped beating around the bush.

"Come back with me."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan felt a surge of anger.

He tried to suppress his emotions and said, "Second Young Master, aren't you curious why I left the Xu family?"

Without waiting for Xu Yun's reply, he recounted what had happened in the dungeon, word by word.

"Second Young Master, my mind is made up."

"From this day forward, I, Xu Yan, am no longer a member of the Xu family."

After listening, Xu Yun frowned deeply.

Only Xu Sanqi and Xu Jiao knew what happened in the dungeon that day; he was unaware of the details.

Even so, Xu Yun did not change his mind.

In his view, the father's command is absolute, and since Xu Yan has the surname Xu, he should obey the Xu family's arrangements.

Seeing that Xu Yun was not going to budge, Xu Yan stopped talking and silently pulled up his panel to take a look.

【Xu Yun】

【LV: 21】

[Qi and Blood Value: 2340/2340]

[Internal Force Value: 620/620]

External Attack: 162

[Internal Attack: 72]

External Defense: 134

Internal Defense: 42

It must be admitted that Xu Yun, as a direct descendant of the Xu family, has relatively balanced attributes.

Clearly, he has mastered at least two martial arts techniques to the level of minor or major mastery.

With his current strength, even with triple the power of his punches, he wouldn't have the upper hand in a head-on confrontation.

Even if one achieves harmony with nature, the chances of winning are not very high.

After all, the difference in qi and blood brought about by different realms is simply too great.

Even so, Xu Yan had no intention of surrendering.

He would never return to the Xu family and continue living a life where he was manipulated by others.

Seeing his expression, Xu Yun sneered, "Looks like you've made up your mind not to leave?"

He took half a step forward, his gaze scrutinizing. "Very well, let me see how much you've improved these days."

After exchanging blows, Xu Yan discovered that the difference in cultivation level was not just a matter of qi and blood.

There's even a difference in speed.

Xu Yun dodged with ease each time, even managing to speak during the gaps in the movement.

"This fist technique is of a high level. Where did you learn it?"

Xu Yan didn't answer, but threw another punch straight at his face.

He didn't plan to reveal his hand too early, intending to first test Xu Yun's playing style.

However, Xu Yun only dodged and never attacked from beginning to end.

Like a cat teasing a mouse, she deftly dodged every punch from Xu Yan.

Not long after, Xu Yun seemed to have had enough fun. When Xu Yan threw another punch, Xu Yun reached out and grabbed his wrist, then forcefully flung him down onto the corridor.

Looking at Xu Yan's somewhat disheveled figure, Xu Yun sighed softly, "Why did it have to come to this?"

"Come back with me, and I will speak up for you before Father."

He never expected that Xu Yan would make such progress in martial arts after only a few months of practice.

This set of fist techniques has probably been mastered to a high level, while Xu Yan is currently only at the Body Tempering stage.

Remembering the promise she couldn't keep because of her father's interference, Xu Yun decided to plead for Xu Yan.

It would be a real shame to have their hands and feet crippled like this.

Xu Yan propped himself up, gritted his teeth, and said, "Even if I die, I will never go back to the Xu family!"

He was planning to take a gamble and forcefully achieve harmony between man and nature.

A somewhat puzzled voice suddenly came from the side: "Brother... have you offended someone?"

Xu Yan turned his head and saw that Dongfang Canghai was sitting to the side, holding a wine gourd in his hand, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

He had already drunk all the wine in the gourd. Xiao Qi didn't want Xu Yan to spend any more money, so he filled it with water and coaxed him into thinking it was wine.

Xu Yan looked at Dongfang Canghai, and suddenly an idea struck him: "Would you like to drink something to give you some energy?"

Dongfang Canghai, who had been leaning lazily against the wall, immediately brightened up upon hearing this.

"think!"

Xu Yan gestured towards Xu Yun, who was not far away, with his lip: "If you win him over, I'll treat you to as much as you want to drink."