Chapter 103: A Twisted Desire for Revenge

Chapter 103: A Distorted Revenge Mentality

From beginning to end, Qiu Yan never glanced at the two embroiled in the brawl. The moment that brazen man declared war on Xu Yun, she knew he was doomed. Xu Yun’s terrifying strength was something she understood better than anyone.

That night, when Qiu Yan realized Xu Yun could harness true energy to force poison from her body, she was utterly astonished. She had no idea Xu Yun had only broken through his mental barriers after battling Red Scorpion; she had assumed he had always been a hidden faction’s supreme master.

Guoguo stuffed the half piece of pizza into her mouth, shaking her head with some dissatisfaction. She clearly hadn’t enjoyed the spectacle. That loser was no match for Dad, yet he started off so arrogantly, blabbering nonsense—simply a fool who didn’t know his limits.

Su Xiaoran, however, was far less composed than them. Gazing at the down-and-out Liu Tianyi, she sighed softly, “What... what should we do now?”

“Boss,” Xu Yun turned to the buffet owner. “I’ll help you prove it. He promised double compensation for your losses. After you swipe the card, remember to notify his family to ‘collect the body’.”

Good heavens! The buffet owner’s legs went weak at the mention of death. How had this escalated to such a degree?

Xu Yun waved a hand, smiling lightly. “Just kidding, don’t be so nervous.”

The restaurant owner dared not believe this man but also refrained from calling the police, waiting for the beast to leave. After all, the store had surveillance cameras—they wouldn’t escape.

Thinking of this, the owner glanced at the cameras and was startled. At some unknown time, each camera had a chopstick stuck into it! It was outright sabotage.

“Teacher Su, I’ve finished eating. When are we leaving?” Guoguo wiped her mouth, clearly knowing when to make a move.

Su Xiaoran’s appetite was long gone; now, she just wanted to figure out what to do about Liu Tianyi. “He’s like this... should we take him to the hospital?”

“Let’s go, Teacher Su. He won’t die.” Qiu Yan also stood up. “People like him don’t deserve sympathy.”

Still, Su Xiaoran felt uneasy, but Guoguo ignored it, pulling her toward the exit.

Xu Yun stood there, stunned for a moment. “Weren’t you inviting me to eat? I just got here, and you’re leaving? I haven’t eaten a bite.”

“How can we eat with all this chaos?” Guoguo shook her head helplessly. “Forget it, Dad, just go home. Maybe Mom saved some food for you.”

“...” Xu Yun truly lost this round. Guoguo never intended to invite him to eat; she only wanted him to teach a lesson to that shameless man. Alas, he had been duped.

Qiu Yan clearly hadn’t forgiven Xu Yun for leaving Guoguo alone at school this morning, and Xu Yun wasn’t eager to bring it up. They parted ways outside the buffet.

The medicinal cuisine restaurant was busy now, with at least an hour before the next meal. Xu Yun wasn’t in a hurry and strolled back leisurely. At this hour, many beauties were out—mostly urban white-collar workers on lunch break—making Xu Yun’s desires stir.

Suddenly, Xu Yun stopped. His expression tightened, and his ears strained to pick up a sound amid the noisy street. Despite the clamor, he recognized a familiar engine noise. He spun and ran toward the source, but the sound gradually faded away.

Could it have been a mirage?

Xu Yun’s mind was in turmoil. No, it couldn’t be a hallucination. A woman appeared in his thoughts—the ponytailed figure he’d seen eating at the medicinal cuisine restaurant at noon. Now, he desperately wanted to see her again, to ask who she really was.

Why had the medicinal cuisine restaurant suddenly become the center of attention? It must be connected to Red Scorpion. Xu Yun deeply regretted not finishing him off that day, which would have prevented today’s situation of hidden enemies and open threats.

Returning swiftly to the restaurant, Xu Yun arrived just as Ruan Qingshuang and the others finished their meal. He finally joined them. Ruan Qingshuang wanted to ask why Xu Yun’s appetite was so good—after a buffet, no less.

Shan Jiahao stayed silent the entire meal and, after everyone finished, immediately cleared the table to wash dishes. Ruan Qingshuang was surprised—was this really the same arrogant young master from yesterday? He had turned into a tame little cat.

Lv Wenyi busied herself wiping tables and tidying chairs. Liang Shan, a burly man, refused such chores and simply dragged two chairs to lie down and nap, worn out from cooking all morning.

“Sister Qingshuang, you should go rest too. I’ve got things covered down here.” Xu Yun sat at the reception desk and brewed some tea. He suddenly noticed a flyer for the Hedong City International Hotel, advertising medicinal dishes identical to those at the restaurant.

When he had time, he really needed to investigate who was behind this—who had stolen and sold the secret recipes of the medicinal cuisine.

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Half an hour later, Liu Tianyi, who had been beaten by Xu Yun, finally regained his strength. Though he had taken shortcuts, he was a master who had opened his meridians and would not be hospitalized for mere external bruises.

Xu Yun’s reprimand hadn’t involved real force—no true energy or internal power was used. If it had been a genuine fight, Liu Tianyi wouldn’t have survived a single punch.

The restaurant owner fretted over how to handle the matter when the severely injured man suddenly stood. The owner jumped in fright.

Liu Tianyi’s eyes flickered coldly. He had never imagined his opponent was also a master. Fortunately, he hadn’t engaged him earlier, or he would have been dead.

He would never let this matter rest. Now backed by a top-tier master, he had no fear. He could not swallow this humiliation. He had aimed to show off in front of Su Xiaoran but ended up losing face and suffering a grievous injury.

“Are you... alright?” the owner cautiously asked.

Liu Tianyi waved him off impatiently. “How much are you paying? Don’t waste my time!”

The owner didn’t expect him to be reasonable. Without calculating, he shoved his wallet toward Liu Tianyi. “Two... two hundred thousand?”

Without hesitation, Liu Tianyi swiped a gold card and promptly left, driving straight to his master.

When the disheveled Liu Tianyi stood before his father Liu Sheng and master Red Scorpion, Liu Sheng nearly spat out his tea. His son, now a master, had been beaten so badly—how could this be?

Red Scorpion frowned, surprised that such a small city as Hedong still harbored other masters. After all, those who had broken through to the initial realm usually wouldn’t settle in a small city; they would flock to metropolises to make their mark.

“What exactly happened?” Liu Sheng asked, shocked. “Who did this to you?”

“A bastard fought me over a woman. Dad, I absolutely can’t let this go!” Liu Tianyi said angrily.

Liu Sheng exploded in fury. “Women, women, what else is on your mind but women every day? To let yourself become like this over a woman—can’t you have any pride?”

Liu Tianyi snapped back, angry. “Dad, I don’t care. I want that woman! I must have her, and I’ll marry no one else in this life! This is true love. You have to help me get her!”

“Are you trying to kill me with worry?!” Liu Sheng wondered what sins he’d committed in a past life to have such an unfilial son.

Liu Tianyi’s face was stubborn, no sign of backing down.

Red Scorpion spoke with curiosity. “Tianyi, you mean the man who fought you over a woman is the one who beat you?”

“Yes!” Liu Tianyi clutched at the lifeline. “Master, you have to help me! That guy is definitely a master. The moment he struck, I knew I wasn’t a match!”

Red Scorpion sneered. Of course, he knew. Masters who reach their level through shortcuts like Liu Tianyi were the lowest tier among masters. Their abilities might astonish ordinary people, but among masters, they were barely worth a glance.

“Master, please help me,” Liu Tianyi gritted his teeth.

Red Scorpion smiled faintly. “Matters of women must be settled by oneself. If I intervene, it’s meaningless.”

Liu Tianyi felt disappointed. “But I can’t beat him.”

Red Scorpion’s face twisted with a sinister expression. “Must you fight? Avoid his sharp edge, and when he’s distracted, take the woman you want. Forced conquest—you won’t know how? After the deed is done, telling your rival is the best punishment.”

Liu Tianyi flushed red and white. “Master, you mean... force her...”

Red Scorpion cut him off sharply. “A man who wants to succeed must use any means necessary. I’m not refusing to help, but I won’t help you forever. I must teach you how to act. This is called ‘No poison, no manhood.’”

Liu Tianyi still struggled to accept forcing Su Xiaoran, unlike the others whom he’d treated like possessions. “What if she swears never to yield? What if she reports me? She’s not that kind of girl; she won’t submit so easily.”

Red Scorpion sneered. “Then it depends on whether you can seize what she most wants to protect. Under threat, people will comply with anything. What ifI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.