EBE Chapter 107 You're not worthy to make me kneel.
Chapter 107 You're not worthy to make me kneel.
Jiang City gets its name from a large river that runs through it.
Somewhere along the river, there is a huge Chinese-style courtyard.
This is where the Xiao family branch in Jiang City is located.
The main family is a super-powerful family in the capital. There are three branch families, with the one in Jiang City being the strongest and most closely connected to the main family. Therefore, this place has been designated as a training ground for the branch family's children.
Xiao Chen paused for a moment outside the gate before stepping forward and shaking the brass ring on the door.
A moment later, the door was opened.
The old man who opened the door gave Xiao Chen a brief, indifferent look.
"Hmm?" Xiao Chen frowned slightly.
Are these servants from the Jiang family branch?
Their strength is almost on par with his Netherworld Guards...
Is the Xiao family of Jiang City really that powerful?
What level is the main family at?
In his previous life, Xiao Chen stopped at the Jiang City branch family and never went to the main family in the capital.
Before he came to the family to separate, his parents had forced him to abandon his martial arts skills, so he had no sense of the experts in the family.
Now that it's here, it's a completely different experience.
Looking through the gate, it was clear that the interior layout was well-organized; there weren't many places in the Xia Kingdom with such an arrangement.
"Who are you? What brings you here?" the old man asked Xiao Chen expressionlessly.
"Xiao Chen from the South City branch is here to report for duty," Xiao Chen replied, presenting his credentials.
Upon hearing this, the old man's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly as he took the voucher and examined it.
"Come in."
"Stay behind me and don't wander off even for a second, or you'll die without even knowing how you died," he said grimly.
Xiao Chen didn't say anything and followed behind him.
"There are traps everywhere in this Xiao family compound..." Xiao Chen noticed the special nature of the place with just a glance around.
There are also many considerations regarding feng shui layout.
Without a doubt, the Xiao family is an ancient martial arts family with a profound heritage.
"If I'm not mistaken, some of the arrangements, though well-concealed, are things only found in ancient royal homes..."
Xiao Chen's expression changed.
Could it be that the Xiao family's ancestors were royalty?
In that case, it's not surprising that the Heavenly King's Palace has something on its mind.
The old man who was leading the way had been silently observing Xiao Chen's reaction.
Seeing that Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged, and he was merely observing with curiosity, he snorted inwardly.
"He's just a country bumpkin after all, with no experience whatsoever."
Among the branch family members summoned this time, which of the promising talents didn't have a solemn expression when they came in?
The old man led Xiao Chen through the garden and straight to a hall in the Xiao family's residence.
There were some people sitting in the hall, who seemed to be the people in positions of authority here.
The man in the main seat had a square face, exuding an air of authority and extraordinary bearing.
Upon entering the hall, the old man respectfully bowed to the people inside.
"Reporting to the patriarch, Xiao Chen, the son of the Nancheng branch family, has come to report for duty," he said, bowing.
"brush!"
In an instant, several gazes were cast upon Xiao Chen.
Every gaze carries a different meaning, but all are filled with pressure.
Xiao Chen stood ramrod straight, calmly meeting their gaze.
This amount of pressure is nothing to him.
But the group gradually revealed a strange expression.
The branch family members who entered were almost all covered in sweat, unable to lift their heads under the pressure.
Only a few people can maintain a balance of humility and arrogance.
But Xiao Chen is the only one who doesn't react at all and brazenly scrutinizes the higher-ups!
It was as if those people were the ones standing below the stage, being looked down upon by him.
"How dare you!" the old man beside him shouted.
"You are a junior member of the Nancheng branch family. How dare you look directly at the patriarch and the core members? You can't even show proper courtesy. Is this how the Nancheng branch family teaches you manners?"
Xiao Chen's expression remained flippant as he replied, "The Southern City branch family never taught me. What, you want to teach me?"
The old man's face immediately darkened, and his eyes turned cold.
A man stood up from the seat on the left, his face grim.
"What a rude and ill-mannered junior from the branch family! Xiao Yichen is also from the South City branch family, but the two are incomparable, like heaven and earth!"
Xiao Chen glanced at the person.
He could sense the other person's strong dissatisfaction with him.
"Huh? You dare glare at me? Zhang Benquan, teach this kid some manners!" the man roared.
"Yes." A ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the old man beside Xiao Chen, and he suddenly made a move, grabbing at Xiao Chen's shoulder in the shape of an eagle claw.
Judging from the sound of the wind, the eagle's talons are quite powerful; they can even crush stones.
This person clearly wanted to take advantage of the situation to harm Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen remained expressionless and motionless, letting him grab him.
Soon, the old man's hand gripped Xiao Chen's shoulder.
"Kneel down and apologize to Master Jing!" he shouted, pressing down on Xiao Chen to make him kneel.
No matter how hard he pressed, Xiao Chen remained unmoved and stood upright.
The old man's pupils contracted, and his expression changed.
He clearly used all his strength, holding nothing back; his goal was to cripple Xiao Chen.
But he couldn't suppress this kid...
"You're not worthy to make me kneel," Xiao Chen said calmly, his shoulders twitching slightly.
In an instant, a powerful recoil force was transmitted to the opponent's hand.
"boom!"
His hand was suddenly flung away, causing him to stumble backward several steps before finally managing to stop.
"what?"
Those who were seated were startled and showed surprise.
The head of the household, sitting in the main seat, also had a strange expression.
How could a discarded son of a family that split up in the south of the city have such abilities?
Zhang Benquan, as the Xiao family's steward, is quite capable.
His Eagle Claw Kung Fu has rarely failed.
The key figures exchanged bewildered glances as they looked at Zhang Benquan, who stood by the door in disbelief.
"Zhang Benquan, how are you?" the patriarch asked.
"Master, it was just a momentary lapse in concentration, nothing serious," Zhang Benquan replied, enduring the sharp pain in his arm.
"Alright, let him go where he belongs," the patriarch said.
Xiao Chen didn't linger, turned around and left, ignoring these people.
“Another promising talent,” the family head said.
"Hmph! Persecuting one's own blood relatives and being ungrateful, what use is a little talent to such a beast? He can only become their stepping stone!" the man who stood up said disdainfully.
……
In the garden, Zhang Benquan knelt on the ground, before a handsome young man in fine clothes.
"Second Young Master, I'm sorry, I couldn't cripple Xiao Chen," Zhang Benquan said.
"It seems this pawn does indeed have some skill. No matter, there are still many opportunities. Since I promised Wushuang, I will keep my word."
As they were talking, Zhang Benquan suddenly felt a sharp pain, and a look of agony appeared on his face.
"Second Young Master, my hand..." he cried out for help.
The young man frowned and grabbed his arm to examine him.
Upon seeing this, the young man's brows furrowed.
Zhang Benquan's arm veins were disordered and were undergoing damage.
He immediately used his internal energy to control Zhang Benquan.
"boom!"
Zhang Benquan screamed in agony, his arm twisted limply, and he fainted.
The young man stared at the ground with a gloomy expression.
Zhang Benquan's arm is ruined...
Even with his intervention, it had no effect whatsoever.
What exactly is going on?