"What… what on earth is going on?"
"Elder San, are you alright? What happened?"
Jun Zifang and two other young men from the Jun family shouted in shock, rushing over.
The two bodyguards in black were also terrified, completely confused about the situation. Everything was fine just moments ago, so why did Elder San suddenly spit blood?
As Jun Zifang rushed forward to check, Jun Yuanwei quickly said, "Don't… don't touch him, absolutely don't touch him!"
Jun Zifang was undoubtedly scared. He froze, his outstretched hand suspended in mid-air, daring not to move.
The tea room was eerily quiet and oppressive, with only the sound of boiling water.
After a long while, Jun Yuanwei finally suppressed the agitated energy within him and exhaled deeply. His face, which had been as pale as paper, gradually regained some color.
"Elder San, how did you get injured?" Jun Zifang asked, handing him a tissue.
Jun Yuanwei took the tissue, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and then sighed, "How else could I be injured but by that fellow named Xiao."
"What did you say, Elder San? Are you saying you were injured by that dog, Xiao Yunlong?" Jun Zifang and the other two Jun family youths asked in shock.
"Yes, I misjudged him this time. Bu Fan was right, this fellow named Xiao is indeed a master!" Jun Yuanwei shook his head repeatedly, sighing.
Jun Zifang and the other two exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.
A bodyguard in black stepped forward and asked, "Elder San, you say you were injured by that fellow named Xiao, but we were both present just now, and that guy didn't make a move. You didn't exchange blows."
"Yes, we were just wondering. After that fellow named Xiao finished his tea, he left directly," the other bodyguard said.
Jun Yuanwei chuckled wryly, "The duels between masters are not something you can see. In fact, when I slapped the tea table just now, I secretly sent out a surge of energy, intending to teach that kid a lesson. But who knew, not only did he not get hurt, but my force was reflected back, injuring me on the spot."
"And the tea table, as you can see now, was broken by the dark energy that kid sent back!"
Jun Feifan, a long-haired young man from the Jun family, asked, "Elder San, is that kid really a master? Is he truly that strong?"
Jun Yuanwei shook his head again with a wry smile, "Very strong. To be able to reflect my energy back without a trace and without showing any reaction, he is at least at the peak of the Huajin Grandmaster realm. His internal energy has reached a state of perfect proficiency and extreme fluidity. Jun Bu Fan is right, with such profound martial arts attainments at such a young age, this kid is by no means ordinary."
Speaking of which, Jun Yuanwei looked up at Jun Zifang and said, "Zifang, listen to your third grandfather's advice. You and that Xiao Yunlong don't have any deep-seated hatred. Let's just let this matter go. Later, have Bu Fan mediate. It's better to resolve enmity than to create it!"
"Let it go just like that? How is that possible!"
Jun Zifang's eyes widened, and he shouted angrily, "The day before yesterday on the film set, that guy not only broke my assistant's hands in front of everyone, but he also hung me up. Even more infuriating, he incited people to take photos and post them online, ruining my reputation. I haven't dared to appear in public for the past two days. How can I possibly tolerate such audacious and humiliating behavior from that dog?"
The short-haired young man, Leng Junfeng, said, "Exactly. Think about how much injustice cousin has suffered these past two days. If we just let it go, wouldn't she have been bullied for nothing? And there were so many people on the set, even Jun Bu Fan was there. If we don't punish that fellow named Xiao severely, where will our Jun family's dignity go?"
Jun Yuanwei fell silent. He had also suffered a loss this time. Deep down, he naturally didn't want to let it go. After all, the Jun family was an ancient noble family in Suzhou, and they had never been bullied and humiliated like this in decades.
"That fellow named Xiao might indeed be a master, but we might not be afraid of him. If absolutely necessary, we can ask Great Grandfather to intervene!" Jun Feifan suddenly declared.
"That's right. Great Grandfather is one of the top masters in the Jiangdong Martial Alliance. If we ask him to intervene, he can definitely suppress that kid!" Jun Zifang gritted his teeth.
Upon hearing this, Jun Yuanwei shook his head, "It's not impossible to ask my elder brother to intervene, but you must remember, you cannot directly confront that fellow named Xiao. Even I am no match for that kid, let alone you!"
"Don't worry, Third Grandfather, we won't be that foolish to confront him directly!" Jun Zifang said sinisterly.
"Alright then, I'll go back to recuperate. You guys handle this matter. Zifang, your Great Grandfather dotes on you. If it's really necessary, call him back!"
Jun Yuanwei said, staggering to his feet, and then walked out with unsteady steps. The two bodyguards in black quickly followed.
The tea room soon became quiet. Jun Zifang sat down, crossed his legs, and pouted, "You two, help me brainstorm how I can get my revenge!"
Jun Feifan frowned, "That fellow named Xiao injured even Third Grandfather, which proves his skills are extraordinary. I was originally thinking of sending family guards to apprehend him, but it seems that approach won't work."
Leng Junfeng suddenly said, "Since we can't confront him directly, let's attack from the side. I think you mentioned before, Zifang, that the fellow named Xiao has a fiancée who is currently filming on set. I heard she's quite good-looking?"
"That little slut is called Liu Ruyan. She's passable, but what do you want to do?" Jun Zifang glanced at him.
"This little slut stole the female lead role that originally belonged to you. Since we can't deal with that fellow named Xiao directly, why don't we start with this Liu Ruyan? I have an excellent plan here, do you want to hear it?" Leng Junfeng said with a sly smile.
"Speak!" Jun Zifang shouted.
Leng Junfeng then leaned in and whispered into Jun Zifang's ear.
"Good, this plan is excellent. At that time, I'll also strip that little slut's clothes, take photos of her, and post them all online. I want her to taste what it's like to be exposed too!"
Jun Zifang said with a look of venom, "Let's do as you say. I'll make a call now to set things up in advance, and then you can cooperate!"
The three of them quickly left the tea room.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yunlong, in Jun Bu Fan's car, had already returned to the Liu family manor.
After parking the car, Jun Bu Fan hurried out, went to the back seat, and opened the door for Xiao Yunlong to get out.
"Mr. Xiao, I am truly sorry about this. I hope you don't take it to heart," Jun Bu Fan said apologetically.
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand, "It's fine. It's not your fault. You can go back."
Jun Bu Fan nodded, then thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Xiao, there's something I really don't understand and would like to ask..."
Before he could finish, Xiao Yunlong smiled and said, "You want to ask why your Jun family's Third Elder let me leave so easily in the tea room just now, right?"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao. I really can't figure it out. Elder San shouldn't be so easy to talk to," Jun Bu Fan said with a wry smile.
"If you want to know the answer, go ask your Third Grandfather. Ask him if it felt good to be beaten until he spit blood!" Xiao Yunlong chuckled.
"Beaten until he spit blood? Did you already exchange blows just now..."
Before Jun Bu Fan could finish speaking, Xiao Yunlong had already walked into the main building, leaving Jun Bu Fan alone and bewildered.
"So they already fought just now, but I couldn't even tell. It seems the gap between me and Mr. Xiao is not just a little bit."
Jun Bu Fan shook his head inwardly, then drove away.
As Xiao Yunlong entered the hall, the servants of the household came to inform him that lunch was ready.
Since Liu Ruyan had to film on set all day, she usually didn't come back for lunch. Xiao Yunlong then got up and went to the living room to have lunch with Liu Hongguo.
However, as soon as he sat down and picked up his chopsticks, his phone suddenly rang. It was Liang Youming, the Director of the Supervisory Bureau.
Xiao Yunlong raised his eyebrows and pressed the answer button.
On the other end of the phone, Liang Youming said with a wry smile, "Mr. Xiao, it seems there will be trouble again."
"Speak, what is it?" Xiao Yunlong asked calmly, eating as he spoke.
"It's like this, Mr. Xiao. Do you still remember Ouyang Mingquan, our former captain of the Supervisory Bureau, Ouyang Mingquan?" Liang Youming asked.
Xiao Yunlong did not reply.
Liang Youming continued, "This Ouyang Mingquan, who was afraid and committed suicide last time, the matter was supposed to be over. But this Ouyang Mingquan has a brother-in-law named Bai Zhenwei, and this Bai Zhenwei is the Chief of General Affairs of our Suzhou City Defense Bureau."
Xiao Yunlong couldn't help but say, "Last time Ouyang Mingquan said he had connections in the City Defense Bureau, he must have been referring to this brother-in-law, right?"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao. Although Ouyang Mingquan deliberately staged a drunk driving incident to plunge into the river and commit suicide, someone anonymously reported to Bai Zhenwei this morning that you murdered Ouyang Mingquan, and also said that everyone in the office saw you having a conflict with Ouyang Mingquan!"
Liang Youming paused here, then continued, "Just now, Bai Zhenwei called me directly to inquire about this matter."
"Since he called you, then tell him about Ouyang Mingquan's crime of hiring someone to murder," Xiao Yunlong said indifferently.
"I did tell him. I told him that Ouyang Mingquan committed suicide out of guilt, but Bai Zhenwei didn't believe it. He also said he had witnesses and insisted that you murdered Ouyang Mingquan. I suspect that so-called witness is most likely Ouyang Mingquan's trusted henchman from when he was alive."
Liang Youming sighed at this point, then continued, "Bai Zhenwei is the Chief of General Affairs of the City Defense Bureau. His rank is higher than mine, and his power is greater than mine. Moreover, he was promoted from the Supervisory Bureau back then. Mr. Xiao, that guy has now mobilized his subordinates and is preparing to go to the Liu family to find you."
Xiao Yunlong chuckled, "If he wants to come, let him come."
Liang Youming thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Xiao, do you want me to go over there? Of course, Bai Zhenwei's power is greater than mine, so my going might not be useful. He won't listen to me..."
Before he could finish, Xiao Yunlong nodded and said, "You come over. Bring the prisoner that Ouyang Mingquan hired back then, and explain it to Bai Zhenwei again. Of course, if he remains stubborn and insists on his own way, then he can't blame me!"
"Understood, Mr. Xiao!" Liang Youming immediately nodded, but inwardly cursed himself. Why did he offer to go over? Wasn't he just looking for trouble?
"What's wrong, Mr. Xiao? Did something happen?" Liu Hongguo, sitting opposite him, asked after seeing Xiao Yunlong hang up the phone.
"Just some minor matters. Let's continue eating!" Xiao Yunlong shook his head slightly.
However, at that moment, the sound of car horns suddenly echoed from outside the hall.
A gatekeeper rushed in and shouted, "Bad news, Patriarch! A lot of people, a lot of people are charging in!"