Outside the martial arts hall, several passersby watched the commotion, their faces filled with shock.
As Chen Fan walked by, they quickly made way, their expressions fearful.
Chen Fan remained composed, as if nothing had happened, and drove away.
Inside the martial arts hall, the middle-aged man rushed to Xu Xicheng's side, checking his condition.
"Quick, call for an ambulance!"
Xu Donglai was startled by the voice and looked over in a daze. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
The Xu family bodyguards scrambled into action.
Fortunately, this was not an isolated area, and an ambulance arrived quickly, taking Xu Xicheng away.
The middle-aged man did not leave. He walked to Xu Donglai, who was still slumped on the ground.
"Young Master!"
The middle-aged man called out.
Xu Donglai looked at him blankly.
The middle-aged man sighed inwardly and said, "Now, you should pull yourself together. Losing once doesn't mean losing everything. You should call home."
"Call home?"
Xu Donglai's expression flickered.
"When has the Xu family of Xiling ever suffered such a loss?"
The middle-aged man said sternly, "Anyone who dares to harm someone from my Xu family will die!"
Xu Donglai took a deep breath and slowly nodded.
This was the pride of a century-old prominent family.
He slowly stood up, patted his clothes, and narrowed his eyes.
Deep hatred welled up in his eyes.
As the heir of a century-old prominent family, when had he ever suffered such a significant loss?
Not only was he injured, but even Xi Bo, a master within the clan, was severely wounded and might not recover.
It was conceivable that even if his injuries healed, his strength would not return to its previous level.
However, the Xu family of Xiling had more than just Xi Bo as a martial arts master.
In front of everyone, he had been scared into a state of shock by Chen Fan, completely losing his ability to think... This humiliation must be avenged.
Otherwise, the position of the future head of the Xu family would likely not belong to him.
The position of patriarch of a century-old prominent family was glorious, but it was not predetermined!
The entire Xu family had more than just him as an heir; there were several other heirs lined up below him. It was just that those individuals were not as well-born or as high-ranking as he was.
Suffering a loss was not the issue. If he couldn't retaliate, he would leave a reputation for being incompetent in the eyes of the clan elders and superiors.
Now, with his ability to think restored, he said hatefully, "Uncle Yun, you call home and say that Xi Bo was severely injured and is in critical condition, and has been rushed to the hospital. As for me, I am also dealing with my injuries!"
The middle-aged man nodded silently, took out his phone, and began to make the call.
After a while, the middle-aged man said, "The Patriarch said he has contacted Uncle Lou. He is currently abroad and will arrive in Hangjiang within three days."
"Three days?" Xu Donglai's eyes lit up. He nodded and sneered, "Uncle Lou is the family's top master. He has already cultivated internal energy. I don't believe he can't deal with that surname Chen!"
He turned and strode forward, saying, "Let's go to the hospital!"
After a few steps, he paused again, his face darkening as he said, "Spread the word that the Dragon-Patterned Compass is in Chen Fan's hands!"
"Young Master?" the middle-aged man hesitated.
"Just do as I say. There's only one Dragon-Patterned Compass. It doesn't matter if we can't get it. But this Chen Fan must die!" Xu Donglai's eyes were filled with icy killing intent. "I underestimated his combat power today, but I will never underestimate him again!"
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The Su family.
Yuan Liangping tidied his clothes and opened the door.
Su Yingxia walked in and asked, "Brother Yuan, has the Raptor Brigade really left Hangjiang?"
Yuan Liangping nodded, poured Su Yingxia a glass of water, and said with a smile, "I've already sent people to check. The Raptor base is indeed empty!"
"The news from the military district is that the base's usage rights were returned to the military district yesterday!"
"Brother Yuan, does that mean my Shao Long can be rescued?"
Su Yingxia said with some surprise.
Yuan Liangping replied, "I've inquired. It's a bit difficult, but not impossible. It's just that..."
"Just what?"
Su Yingxia's heart tightened.
"It's just that not much of the Jiang family's seized assets and wealth can be recovered."
Yuan Liangping sighed and said, "There is substantial evidence indicating that the Jiang family was involved in illegal operations in the financial market. The fines and required payments are not a small sum."
"In addition, the Jiang family is also suspected of illegal fundraising, unfair competition, and many other crimes."
"Someone must be held accountable for these crimes. Jiang Shaolong returned from abroad not too long ago, so he might not be involved. But his father, Jiang Lizong, certainly cannot be released."
Su Yingxia's expression turned grim.
If that was the case, even if Jiang Shaolong were rescued from prison, he would be penniless?
Then her marrying him would be in vain, ending up with nothing?
What was she aiming for?
"Yingxia, I also have to remind you that if you want to rescue Jiang Shaolong, the expenses for 'handling things' will not be small."
Looking at Su Yingxia's changing expression, Yuan Liangping said, "Yingxia, think it over carefully. I will do my best to help you."
Su Yingxia recalled that it was Yuan Liangping's idea when her own Su family was detained by the Raptor Brigade that time.
She felt quite grateful to Yuan Liangping.
"Then I'll trouble Brother Yuan to help!"
Su Yingxia said hesitantly.
"Alright!"
Yuan Liangping readily agreed and said, "Then I'll start making calls to find connections. However, after rescuing him, Yingxia, are you still sure you want to stay with him?"
"I... I..."
Su Yingxia didn't know how to answer.
Deep down, she felt that if Jiang Shaolong became penniless, how could they continue living?
But divorcing him right after rescuing him would be too much, wouldn't it?
If Miss Chen found out, what would she think of her?
These past two days, she had actually been doing quite well.
Ever since Miss Chen showed her a discerning eye at that banquet, many young noblemen and socialites had exchanged contact information with her, signaling their desire to befriend her.
She had taken one step into a circle she previously couldn't reach.
However, what would happen if she didn't divorce Jiang Shaolong?
How would Jiang Shaolong, who had lost everything, treat her?
Thinking of this, she remembered Jiang Shao's past violence towards her.
"Actually, Yingxia, you have another option!"
Yuan Liangping said with narrowed eyes, "You can divorce Jiang Shaolong first!"
Su Yingxia's body trembled slightly.
Yuan Liangping's hand rested imperceptibly on Su Yingxia's shoulder and he said, "Go visit him, have him sign the divorce agreement, and then get him out.
"Once he's out, he'll have nothing to do with you!"
Yuan Liangping said softly, "Yingxia, when I called you that night and heard your crying, I felt so distressed!"
Su Yingxia's face turned slightly red, and she said shyly, "Brother Yuan, this isn't very good, is it?"
"You deserve someone better, a better life."
"If Jiang Shaolong could be violent once, he can do it again and again!"
"I don't want you to fall into a sea of suffering."
Yuan Liangping said, "Rescuing him is already the utmost benevolence, isn't it?"
After a moment of hesitation, Su Yingxia nodded silently.