C166 – House of Martial Arts
“Is the Xiao family really that formidable?”
“Even the nation’s leader must show them a measure of respect.”
“That powerful, huh?”
“The Xiao family has been a prominent House of Martial Arts for centuries!”
“A House of Martial Arts?”
“Are you familiar with Innate masters?”
“In the House of Martial Arts, Innate experts are a dime a dozen. There are even many who have surpassed that level and reached the Mountain’s Echo, not to mention those in the Sea-overturning realm.”
“Experts at the Mountain’s Echo can shake mountains. Just imagine the strength they must possess.”
“So, by that logic, experts in the Sea-overturning realm could actually overturn seas?”
“Exactly. That’s why it’s called the Sea-overturning Realm.”
As the Glento elite divulged these secrets of the House of Martial Arts, the audience grasped the true might of the Xiao family.
The Lin, Zhou, and Zheng families, Glento’s three top-level families, couldn’t even secure the presence of an Innate Realm expert.
Yet the Xiao family boasted a multitude of Innate masters.
The House of Martial Arts was indeed a force to be reckoned with!
But it seemed the owner behind the scenes at the Immortals Retreat was even more formidable.
He had just declared his intention to annihilate the Xiao family!
Seconds ticked by.
After about five minutes, a chilling voice echoed throughout the venue.
“Who said they wanted to destroy the Xiao family?” The voice was ice-cold, and with it, the ceiling of the Immortals Retreat shattered. Debris and dust cascaded downwards.
To the astonishment of all present, the fragments and dust eerily hovered above their heads, as though held aloft by an unseen force.
Amidst the audience’s shock, the debris swiftly coalesced into a massive sphere and launched a vicious assault upwards.
Xiao Luori realized that Ye Hao was expecting compensation.
With that in mind, Xiao Luori apologized to Ye Hao and hurriedly ran back to his home.
The club members present were all looking around in confusion. They were eager to identify the mysterious individual who had intervened. Despite their efforts, they were unable to determine that it was Ye Hao.
“This person is truly formidable,” Zhou Wanqing murmured to Ye Hao after a brief search.
“He’s not as formidable as he could be,” Ye Hao replied, shaking his head slightly.
Zhou Wanqing’s face paled, and she quickly covered Ye Hao’s mouth with her hand. “You shouldn’t speak like that.”
Lin Rou’er, who had been observing Ye Hao, felt a twinge of displeasure at this interaction.
The Zhou and Lin families were rivals, after all!
Ye Hao’s closeness to Zhou Wanqing implied he might grow distant from Lin Rou’er.
However, when Lin Rou’er considered that the Lin family’s actions had driven Ye Hao closer to Zhou Wanqing, her mood darkened.
“Rou’er, what’s the relationship between Ye Hao and Wanqing?” Lin Tu, who had been out of the loop due to his unconscious state, inquired.
Lin Rou’er recounted the recent events in detail to him.
Despite his vast experience, Lin Tu was astounded by Ye Hao’s audacity.
How could he have dared to have Faang Wen imprisoned?
“We really shouldn’t get too close to Ye Hao,” Lin Tu finally said after a long silence, closing his eyes.
“Grandfather,” Lin Rou’er interjected anxiously.
“Our situation is precarious. We can’t afford to antagonize the Faang family any further,” Lin Tu sighed.
“But Ye Hao has been our benefactor,” Lin Rou’er insisted.
“At least we haven’t taken advantage of the situation to act against Ye Hao,” Lin Tu pointed out. “You’ve seen similar scenarios unfold over the years.”
Lin Rou’er was at a loss for words.
She was acutely aware that maintaining her relationship with Ye Hao could potentially harm the Lin family’s prospects.
Just then, Xiao Luori, accompanied by a few young members of the Xiao family, entered the hall carrying three brocade boxes.