Long Xiao saw the Ji family members attacking and was about to stand up when Xue Hu reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Brother Long, I'm treating today," Xue Hu said.
The Xue family was one of the four great families in the capital, and in China, the Xue family was a top-tier family.
Since Xue Hu was treating today, Long Xiao said nothing and sat back to watch the show.
Xue Hu looked coldly at the middle-aged man and said, "I don't care who you are. Get out immediately and don't spoil my good mood."
The middle-aged man sneered and said, "Young man, you're quite arrogant. In Donghai, you're the first one to dare speak to me like this, Ji Tianyi."
After arriving in Donghai, Xue Hu had investigated the various forces in the city, so he naturally knew who Ji Tianyi was.
"Ji Tianyi, is it? I'm telling you, even Ji Tianhu would have to get out if he came here."
Ji Tianyi's arrogance in Donghai was entirely thanks to his elder brother, Ji Tianhu. Ji Tianhu was one of the Two Tigers of Donghai, and he had the dominant backing to act so brazenly in Donghai.
When Xue Hu mentioned Ji Tianhu's name, it was clear he knew of Ji Tianhu and understood his strength.
Someone who didn't regard Ji Tianhu with respect was definitely no ordinary person.
"Young man, arrogance requires backing. Tell me, which family's son from Donghai are you?"
Ji Tianyi was still somewhat unconvinced. He didn't recognize the people in the room and thought that even if they were from a Donghai family, they wouldn't be core members.
Seeing that Ji Tianyi wasn't willing to leave and still wanted revenge for his son, Xue Hu said, "I'm not from Donghai. I'm from the Xue family in the capital, my name is Xue Hu. If you want to fight, I'll accompany you."
Upon hearing "Xue family of the capital," Ji Tianyi involuntarily took a step back. Although the Ji family was a prominent family in Donghai, they were insignificant in comparison to the Xue family.
In terms of assets, personnel, and family scale, the Ji family was not on the same level as the Xue family.
Ji Lin didn't notice his father's apprehension. He pointed at Long Xiao and Xue Meiqin and said, "Dad, it was this woman who hit me. Today, I'm going to take her to bed and show her my power."
Ji Tianyi hesitated for a moment, then pointed at Xue Meiqin resentfully and said, "This woman hit my son. This matter cannot be let go today."
Xue Hu's expression grew increasingly displeased. He had already revealed that he was from the Xue family of the capital, yet Ji Tianyi still wanted to settle the score with Xue Meiqin. In Xue Hu's opinion, this was the Ji family slapping the Xue family in the face.
"Since our Xue family's face doesn't matter in front of your Ji family, let's settle this with strength," Xue Hu said with a chilling voice.
Seeing that the situation had escalated, Ji Tianyi waved at the four bodyguards behind him and said, "Take them away."
The four bodyguards lunged forward to grab Xue Meiqin. Tian Zhendong stood up and slapped the chest of the foremost bodyguard.
With a bang, the bodyguard was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood and convulsing on the ground.
The other three bodyguards, seeing Tian Zhendong make a move, drew their guns and pointed them at him.
The appearance of firearms changed the nature of the situation, and Tian Zhendong no longer held back.
Before the three bodyguards could even raise their guns, Tian Zhendong's hands had already grasped them.
With three crisp snaps, the wrists of the three bodyguards were broken, and their guns fell to the ground.
With three bangs, the three bodyguards were also sent flying, convulsing a few times on the ground before becoming still.
"You, you dare to kill my bodyguards!" Ji Tianyi trembled, pointing his right hand at Tian Zhendong.
"I didn't kill your bodyguards. My young master encountered armed bandits, and I eliminated them," Tian Zhendong said calmly.
Seeing that Tian Zhendong dared to kill his four bodyguards in front of him, Ji Tianyi was so frightened that he retreated a few steps, preparing to flee.
"Trying to leave? It's not that easy."
Tian Zhendong's figure flickered, and like a nimble cat, he pounced towards Ji Tianyi.
Ji Tianyi was not weak himself and threw a punch at Tian Zhendong. He felt a blur before his eyes, and Tian Zhendong vanished.
Just as Ji Tianyi was about to turn, he heard a "crack" and felt a sharp pain in his calf, losing his balance and falling to the ground.
Ji Tianyi had reached the Profound Realm, and there were few people in Donghai who could match him. He never expected that in a confrontation with Tian Zhendong, he would not only be unable to retaliate but wouldn't even have a chance to escape.
Tian Zhendong placed a hand on Ji Tianyi's head and asked, "Ah Hu, do you want him alive or dead?"
Tian Zhendong's martial prowess instilled endless fear in Ji Tianyi and his son.
Seeing that Tian Zhendong intended to kill his father, Ji Lin's legs went weak with fright. He knelt before Xue Hu and pleaded, "Young Master Xue, please don't kill my father, spare us!"
Xue Hu glanced at Long Xiao and said, "You're asking the wrong person. You've offended my distinguished guest. If he doesn't spare you, you will die today."
Ji Lin turned to Long Xiao and said, "Young Master Long, please, for the sake of us being fellow Donghai residents, spare my father and me."
Long Xiao pointed at Xue Meiqin and said, "That depends on our beautiful Xue. If she's in a good mood, she might spare you."
Xue Meiqin, seeing that Long Xiao had entrusted the decision to her, stood up triumphantly and said, "Dare to trouble this grandma, scared now?"
Ji Lin hurriedly said, "Grandma, please spare us."
Ji Tianyi, enduring the pain, also said, "I apologize, it was our fault. Please spare us."
Xue Meiqin kicked Ji Lin in the face and said, "Get lost. From now on, if you see me, take a detour, or I'll beat you every time I see you."
Although Xue Meiqin let Ji Lin and his father go, Ji Lin hated her to the bone. As he helped his father retreat, he thought, "When the Xue family isn't around next time, I'll definitely kill you."
After the Ji father and son left, the manager of the Donghai Grand Hotel quickly sent people to remove the bodies of the four bodyguards.
In the afternoon, Long Xiao returned to Xinglin Grass Hall. As soon as he sat down, intending to rest, he saw a burly man carrying an old man on his back, followed by a woman, rushing in.
"Doctor, help, please help!" the woman cried out loudly.
The people queuing to see the doctor automatically made way, allowing the burly man to carry the old man into the consultation room.
The burly man placed the old man on the bed, and the woman immediately knelt before Mi Tianfu, grabbing his pant leg and desperately begging him to save the old man's life. The old man's face was dark, clearly poisoned. Mi Tianfu quickly went forward to check his pulse, trying to determine the type of poison.
Upon seeing the old man's complexion, Ming Yue hurried into the courtyard and called for Long Xiao. She knew that no matter what poison it was, she couldn't detoxify it quickly.
Long Xiao had been observing the burly man since he entered the courtyard. He noticed that the burly man had a steady gait and carried the old man effortlessly, indicating his strength was at least at the peak of the Yellow Realm. The woman following behind, though appearing very anxious, had a noticeable performative quality, suggesting she wasn't truly concerned about the old man's life or death.
Hearing Ming Yue's call, Long Xiao unhurriedly entered the consultation room. He took a look at the old man on the bed and said, "Hurry and send him to the hospital. It'll be too late otherwise."
The woman immediately protested upon hearing Long Xiao suggest sending the man to the hospital. She shouted, "What kind of lousy clinic is this? The person is dying and you won't treat him, telling us to send him to the hospital? If it were still possible to send him to the hospital, why would we come here?"
Long Xiao stared back at the woman and asked, "How do you know it's too late to send him to the hospital? Do you know what poison he took?"
"How could I possibly know? Hurry up and save him. If he dies, I'm not done with you."