The Crazy Son-In-Law

“Better safe than sorry. If Mr. Xiao cooperates, we won’t need this place. But if you resist, we can’t just fight in the street. My father told me to bring you back alive, but he didn’t say you had to be in one piece. Missing an arm or a leg, or as long as you’re still breathing, I guess it’s okay,” Gu Baiyi walked to the side of a flattened ruin, speaking as he walked.

“Master Dragon seems quite confident.” Xiao Shun followed him to the ruins, saying casually.

“I’m confident enough to deal with small fry like you,” Gu Baiyi looked at him and smiled playfully.

Xiao Shun couldn’t sense any energy fluctuations from Gu Baiyi, indicating that Gu had reached the stage of concealing his energy.

Plus, his injuries from Mount Kumi had not fully healed, and he was currently only about 60% to 70% recovered, so he didn’t have full confidence in winning. This might be the toughest opponent he had ever faced.

“I thought Mr. Xiao wasn’t afraid of anything. It seems you’re just a coward after all. But come to think of it, what qualifications does a small branch head like you have to fight with Master Dragon? Better to surrender without a fight, avoid any accidents in case Master Dragon accidentally cripples you,”

Yang Zinuo saw Xiao Shun not responding immediately, assumed he was about to back down, and quickly spoke out in mockery.

“If Mr. Xiao doesn’t resist and simply goes to Master Nie to apologize, it would be better than bringing trouble upon himself.”

“Yeah, you’re no match for Master Dragon. Don’t overestimate yourself and end up hurting yourself,” someone among the Old School Society’s top brass chimed in.

Everyone could see that Xiao Shun, this branch head, was probably on his way out, and Yang Zinuo would soon be leading the Old School Society. It was natural for them to try to curry favor with her.

Aside from Kou Zhengqing, Xiao Shun had never even met them before. He wasn’t surprised to hear them talking like this. It was probably a case of everyone pushing a falling wall.

“Bullshit! My master would never lose!”

At this moment, Song Linger’s voice suddenly came from behind.

She walked up to Xiao Shun with an unhappy face, looked at him with her bright eyes, then turned to the others and grumbled, “You bunch of idiots, I think you’re blind. Saying my master can’t beat that pretty boy, a bunch of fools!”

“Where did this brat come from, daring to speak out here? If you know what’s good for you, leave now.”

“Wasn’t she just addressing Mr. Xiao as Master? It seems that Mr. Xiao has taken on a young apprentice. This little girl really doesn’t know her place,” someone commented.

“The master lacks discipline, and so does the apprentice he teaches. Isn’t it normal for a crooked beam to produce a crooked pillar?”

“Why are you here?” Xiao Shun asked with a frown.

“I didn’t think they were good people. Afraid they might bully you, I followed. Didn’t I say I would protect you, Master?” Song Linger replied with a grin, her attractive eyes curving like crescents, appearing utterly adorable.

Xiao Shun was speechless, thinking to himself but not voicing it, “If it ever comes to the point where I really need your protection, we’re both done for…”

“With just you? Protect him? Little girl, you really don’t know what danger is,” Yang Zinuo scoffed.

Song Linger was already over twenty, not much younger than Yang Zinuo, but her face was so childlike that she looked no older than sixteen or seventeen.

Just as Song Linger was about to retort, a shadow descended gracefully from a nearby building, appearing in everyone’s line of sight and drawing her attention, as well as everyone else’s.

Xiao Shun quickly recognized her. It was the girl who had handed him the position of branch head of the Oakland Old School Society in Stillwater. Her name seemed to be Haitang.

She walked over slowly, exuding a powerful aura quite different from their first meeting, which made people feel a great pressure.

Yang Zinuo and the others bowed their heads, not daring to look directly at her.

Even Song Linger felt the air around her becoming stagnant, making it slightly difficult for her to breathe.

When Haitang approached, she smiled and said to Gu Baiyi, “Master Dragon has arrived at our place. Wouldn’t it be polite to notify us in advance? If you leave like this, I hope Master Nie won’t blame us for our poor hospitality.”

“Miss Haitang, please forgive us. The situation arose suddenly and we had to act accordingly. I will complete the necessary procedures later,” Gu Baiyi replied with a humble smile.

Haitang was Master Tiger under the head of the Central Plains Headquarters. Gu Baiyi had dealt with her a few times.

As for her strength, it should be slightly below his, but not by much.

After glancing at Xiao Shun, Haitang turned her gaze back to Gu Baiyi, “Did our Mr. Xiao really injure Master Nie’s son?”

“Indeed he did. Otherwise, why would I travel such a long distance to fetch him? I hope Miss Haitang will accommodate us,” Gu Baiyi responded.

“What if I don’t accommodate you? What does Master Dragon plan to do?” Haitang asked with a smile.

“Master Qiu is a wise person, I don’t think he would make things difficult for us over a mere branch head. That would be to no one’s benefit,” Gu Baiyi threatened subtly.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

“It seems you are determined,” Haitang laughed.

“Enough, I came here today to announce something.”

She looked at Xiao Shun, then at Yang Zinuo and the others.

“From today onwards, Xiao Shun is no longer part of the Old School Society. His position as branch head is hereby revoked. From this moment on, he has no connection with our Central Plains Old School Society.”

At these words, Yang Zinuo immediately looked delighted, while the other high-ranking members of the Old School Society looked at each other, then relaxed. Only Kou Zhengqing stood there, his brow furrowed, saying nothing.

Xiao Shun was somewhat taken aback.

This was not how the plot was supposed to go.

Shouldn’t a big shot appearing out of nowhere at this point provide timely assistance?

Why was she siding with the others?

Although Xiao Shun was unhappy, he didn’t show it too much. He had only used the Old School Society as a temporary stepping stone, so being dismissed was just fine with him.

Song Linger, on the other hand, was furious. These despicable people were ganging up to bully her master!

“Master, it’s just the Old School Society. What’s so great about it? We’ll establish an even bigger one later and defeat them,” she said, her face flushed with defiance.

Haitang naturally wouldn’t take a young girl’s words seriously. Her presence had created a significant pressure on Yang Zinuo and the others, who remained silent.

“Master Dragon, I have concluded my business. This person and I will have no connection to the Central Plains Old School Society from this point forward. Please do as you wish.” After saying this, Haitang leapt into the air, light as a swallow, and disappeared from everyone’s sight after a few jumps.

“Did you hear what that little girl just said? She wants to establish a larger Old School Society. My goodness, that’s the funniest joke I’ve heard in years.” After Haitang left, Yang Zinuo was laughing so hard he could barely stand straight.