The Crazy Son-In-Law

In the world today, probably only Xiao Shun dared to mock the four great Veterans of the Old School Society. Having even defeated Nie Jiuchong, Xiao Shun felt no need to show courtesy to Qiu Zhan either. Seeing the Veterans treated with such disrespect, Haitang was greatly indignant and warned Xiao Shun.

“Do not think that defeating Master Nie means you can disregard everyone else. Mr. Qiu’s personal strength surpasses his, and now with the Old School Society’s two great Veterans joining forces, you will ultimately not escape death!”

Hearing this, Xiao Shun looked at Haitang with a calm expression and chuckled lightly. “If that’s the case, what are we waiting for?”

“You…” Haitang found herself at a loss for words. She and Qiu Zhan had not come to confront Xiao Shun today but to represent the Old School Society in negotiating a collaboration with the Xiang couple, aiming to establish a branch in Riverdale to recruit local talents and discuss a film production.

Riverdale was a burgeoning city, miles ahead in development compared to others in the region of Wradeogon. Due to the red movement of the last century, many sects had relocated there, making it a hidden dragon and crouching tiger, a match for the Old School Society. Establishing a branch there would surely attract numerous adept hands, strengthening the Old School Society’s power and solidifying their dominant position.

“Watch yourself!” Haitang spat out harshly before quickly walking away. Xiao Shun merely shrugged his shoulders and continued enjoying his meal.

“It seems you’ll face quite a bit of trouble ahead. With the two great Veterans against you, you really are a unique figure in this era!” Cao Wanqing remarked with a deep look of admiration, yet worry, in her eyes.

Xiao Shun never cared much for titles such as ‘the first person of his time,’ merely responding with a wry smile and a shake of his head. “Even together, they’re just fighting their own battles. The Old School Society will never be united!”

Why was this man always so confident? Cao Wanqing wondered, unable to comprehend. Yet, it was this confidence that made her regard him highly.

Just then, a couple descended the stairs on the second floor of the venue. The man, around fifty, was tall and thin, serious and reserved, while the woman appeared younger, likely in her thirties, with a fuller figure and a kindly face.

“There are the Xiangs, the guests of honor tonight!” Cao Wanqing whispered to Xiao Shun, who appeared uninterested; his presence here was merely to accompany Cao Wanqing looking for opportunities.

After a burst of applause, the crowd began interacting with the Xiang couple, who were open and approachable, showing no airs of superiority. Cao Wanqing, unable to contain her excitement, excused herself to Xiao Shun and dove into the crowd to engage Mrs. Xiang, named Chen Hailan, the second wife of Xiang Qianghua. Since marrying her, the once leader of the merchants began transitioning toward legitimate business dealings.

Xiao Shun, after watching for a moment, lost interest and decided to find a place to sit and rest. However, just as he was about to move, he saw Qiu Zhan and Haitang approaching Xiang Qianghua, starting to engage intimately. Xiao Shun paused, recalling a plan to recommend Riverdale’s movie production team to the New School Society for a promotional film-an idea he had almost forgotten due to recent busy events.

Just then, a stern-faced man briskly passed by him, stirring a gust of wind-a clear sign of a skilled martial artist. Simultaneously, this stern-faced man approached Xiang Qianghua and defiantly addressed Qiu Zhan.

“Is this Mr. Qiu of the Old School Society?” Qiu Zhan, a skilled and perceptive man, detected the hint of challenge in the other’s tone and responded without fear, nodding his head.

“Indeed, it is I!”

“Word has it Mr. Qiu plans to establish an Old School Society branch in Riverdale?” “Correct!” Qiu Zhan confirmed, and the man burst into contemptuous laughter.

“Haha, you think your inland cats and dogs can strut around in Riverdale?” At this, Qiu Zhan’s eyes narrowed, a chill of murderous intent spreading. As a Veteran of the Old School Society, he was not accustomed to such disrespect.

“Even cats and dogs have their day,” Haitang retorted sharply, stepping forward, “Lucky for you that you were born in such a trivial place, or you might already be lying in a desolate grave, unable to lament your sad fate!”

The man, Ye Bang, scoffed. “Joke. My master is a true heir to the ancient martial arts of Hong Quan, transcending the mundane world. To think you can defeat his direct disciple with your rubbish skills-maybe I’m being too harsh. Let’s extend your deadline by a hundred years instead!”

Haitang’s face darkened, her eyes flickering with undisguised killing intent. “Oh, struck a nerve, have I? Speechless, are we?”

With a sneer, Ye Bang continued arrogantly, “I advise you trash not to bother with Riverdale. You’d only embarrass yourselves. A mere ‘Anterior’ level practitioner like you only counts for something in these backwaters!”© NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

Hearing this, even the usually detached Xiao Shun was taken aback. Such bold words-what kind of mighty sect could Ye Bang belong to? In the current martial world of the mainland, someone of the ‘Anterior’ level was already a rare gem, yet this young man belittled it so?

“Ye Bang, are you not listening to me? These are the top figures of the mainland’s Old School Society, not to be insulted like this!” Xiang Qianghua intervened again, his timing as ineffective as it was revealing.

Indeed, even his intervention seemed to inadvertently underscore the insult.