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

When they first met, Xu Sanqi assumed that Xu Yan was just secretly learning.

Even if he is an illegitimate child, it is a serious crime for him to steal skills from the Xu family. They were just looking for a reason to deal with him.

However, upon investigation, it was discovered that the martial arts techniques were given to him by the second young master.

After learning this, Xu Sanqi did consider apologizing in private.

If Xu Yanzhen actually masters it, I'll be the first one to suffer.

Although he was in charge, he still had to bow and smile obsequiously in front of the bodyguards.

However, just thinking about Xu Yan's face, which used to be so timid and submissive whenever he saw her, made her hesitate.

Xu Sanqi simply couldn't bring himself to lower his head.

The moonlight was cold and clear.

Xu Sanqi stared at the axe handle for a long time, and the last trace of hesitation in his eyes was finally swallowed up by his calculations.

The extra tasks and obstacles he's put in Xu Yan these past few days are enough for that kid to remember for a lifetime.

I refuse to believe that Xu Yan can let this go afterward!

Anyway, Xu Sanqi wouldn't.

Therefore, Xu Yan wouldn't either.

Since the feud is already set in stone, then there's nothing we can do but...

.......

the other side.

Xu Yan had no idea what Xu Sanqi was planning.

He took the silver and walked quickly toward the tavern.

We arrived at East Street.

Outside the tavern, two drunkards were punching and kicking a huddled figure.

One of them, his face flushed, kicked and cursed, "You blocked my way! You made me trip and fall!"

He had just come out of the tavern when he stumbled and tripped over a beggar sitting by the wall, falling hard.

He couldn't swallow this insult, and fueled by alcohol, he started a fight.

In front of the two men, a thin figure clung to the leg of one of the drunkards, pleading incessantly.

"Sir, stop hitting him! Stop hitting him!"

"Please, please stop hitting my father!"

Xu Yan approached and, upon recognizing the person who had been beaten as Dongfang Canghai, his gaze froze.

no???

Are you guys out of your minds?!

Stop it! You must stop fighting!

Although it is unknown what exactly happened that led to Dongfang Canghai being punched and kicked by two drunkards.

But Xu Yan knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain favor.

"Stop it!"

He strode forward, stood in front of the two, and quickly scanned their panels.

They were all ordinary people who had never practiced martial arts.

Seeing that Xu Yan was young, one of them, reeking of alcohol, shouted, "Where did this brat come from? Get lost, or I'll beat you up too!"

Before he could finish speaking, he kicked Xu Yan.

That kick was incredibly powerful. If it had happened before, Xu Yan would have been in pain for at least ten days to half a month after taking that kick.

Now, his physique is completely different from before, and he has even started practicing martial arts.

Xu Yan raised his hand, grabbed the other person's ankle, and gave him a hard shove.

The drunkard staggered, fell backward to the ground, and let out a muffled groan.

"You brat!"

Seeing his companion get the short end of the stick, another drunkard, fueled by alcohol, became even more drunk.

However, before he could even raise his fist, Xu Yan punched him in the cheek, causing him to see stars.

At this moment, the two drunkards finally sobered up a bit.

The young man in front of them was clearly a martial arts expert; he was not someone they could afford to mess with.

"Go...go quickly!"

The two dared not linger any longer and ran away as fast as they could.

After chasing the two away, Xu Yan withdrew his gaze and looked down at the thin figure in front of him.

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!"

The little beggar knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly to express his gratitude.

Xu Yan reached out and helped him up.

The moonlight was dim, but you could still see that his face was ashen and his body was thin due to long-term malnutrition.

She's not very old either.

Xu Yan looked at his panel and was somewhat puzzled.

They are just ordinary people.

There is no specific name.

Judging from the way he was addressed just now, could he be the son of Dongfang Canghai?

"What's your name?"

"My name is Xiao Qi," the little beggar replied respectfully, his eyes still showing fear.

The name is the same as the one displayed on the panel.

Xu Yan glanced again at the huddled figure in the corner: "Is he your father?"

Xiao Qi nodded.

Xu Yan wanted to ask more questions, but the child was very wary and unwilling to reveal too much about his background.

Seeing that Xu Yan was no longer asking questions, Xiao Qi thanked him again, then walked towards Dongfang Canghai and helped him up.

Xiao Qi took out half a pancake from her bosom and handed it to Dongfang Canghai's mouth, "Daddy, have something to eat."

Xu Yan stood quietly to the side.

He discovered that Dongfang Canghai seemed to have some mental issues.

When Xiaoqi held the bread to his mouth, he must have been very hungry, because he subconsciously opened his mouth and chewed it bite by bite.

But he was mumbling incoherently, "Alcohol...I want to drink..."

Xiaoqi looked a little embarrassed when she heard that her father wanted to drink again.

He begged on the streets every day, and the food he received was barely enough to make ends meet, let alone afford alcohol.

After Dongfang Canghai finished eating, Xiaoqi used all her strength to try to help him up.

However, his body was too thin and weak, and he could only barely carry Dongfang Canghai on his back, swaying and staggering forward.

Seeing this, Xu Yan stepped forward and said, "Let me do it."

He bent down and hoisted Dongfang Canghai onto his back, then asked Xiao Qi, "Where do you usually rest?"

Xiao Qi was taken aback, clearly not expecting him to offer his help, and quickly pointed to the depths of the alley.

Xu Yan nodded: "Lead the way."

Xiao Qi responded and jogged ahead to lead the way.

Deep in the alley, Xu Yan could barely make out the two people's residence with the help of the dim moonlight.

A crooked wooden plank was used to create a corner that was barely enough to make a person fit against the wall.

Calling it a residence is an understatement; it's more accurate to call it a doghouse.

Xu Yan was somewhat surprised.

The top expert in Qing Shi Town lives in a place like this?

It's even worse than my own stable.

Xu Yan put Dongfang Canghai down and stood up.

He also had to go to the tavern to buy more alcohol to report back.

Xiao Qi was clearly unwilling to say much, and Dongfang Canghai was still in a daze.

This side story seems to require patience and can only be approached gradually.

Seemingly sensing that Xu Yan was about to leave, Xiao Qi hesitated for a moment, then reached out and grabbed the hem of Xu Yan's clothes.

"Grandpa...do you need someone at home? I can do chores, laundry, sweeping, cooking, running errands...I can do anything."

Xu Yan was taken aback, and before he could speak, Xiao Qi quickly added, "Grandpa, I don't want wages... just give me and Daddy some food."

Xu Yan sighed inwardly.

He himself was just a handyman, with no control over his own food and lodging, so how could he have the spare energy to take care of others?

Moreover, bringing the two of them back to the Xu family is not even a question of whether it's possible; just his illegitimate status as a child who cannot be brought into the open would prevent the Xu family from allowing him to cause trouble.

Xu Yan hesitated for a moment, but still said truthfully, "I'm also living under someone else's roof now, so I can't help you."

Xiaoqi felt a little disappointed upon hearing this.

He simply nodded, his fingers slowly loosening their grip on the hem of his clothes, as if he had expected this outcome.

After all, who would want a dirty little beggar?

The next moment, Xu Yan added, "But remember, I'll come find you once I've settled in."

This wasn't meant to flatter the other person.

Once he has the ability, he will definitely bring Dongfang Canghai, this great Buddha, to his side.

After hearing this, Xiao Qi didn't ask Xu Yan when, but this promise was enough.

Having made his promise, Xu Yan didn't linger any longer and turned to leave.

However, he had just taken a step when he tripped over something, swayed, and fell to the ground, getting his hands covered in mud and dust.

Xu Yan was about to stand up again when his gaze suddenly froze.

[Secret Technique: Harmony between Heaven and Man]

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