Chapter 157: Long Hao of the Long Family

As this voice rang out, Xiao Yu and his two companions all came to a halt, then slowly turned around. When the young woman beside Gu Jian caught sight of the newcomer, her arm supporting Gu Jian trembled slightly, and her expression turned rather unsightly at that moment.

Naturally, Gu Jian noticed the woman's unusual reaction, so he turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Do you know this person?"

Hearing this, the woman nodded, the anxiety on her face deepening. She whispered into Gu Jian's ear, "Let's get out of here quickly. This is someone we cannot afford to offend."

Upon hearing her words, Gu Jian flashed a smile, patted the arm she was using to support him, and said calmly, "Don't worry. When it comes to status and background, this brother of mine fears no one."

Hearing Gu Jian boasting like this, Xiao Yu couldn't help rolling his eyes at him. Xiao Yu had already divulged everything about being a Battle King. When Gu Jian and Lu Yining learned that Xiao Yu was actually a Battle King, both had shown a trace of astonishment. As for Xuan Yuan Jian, he had already learned of Xiao Yu's identity from Xuan Yuan Huangdao beforehand, so he appeared quite calm.

"All right, be careful not to blow your own horn. Go find Xuan Yuan Jian and the other guy first, leave this to me," Xiao Yu said calmly. With that, his gaze fell directly on the person who had spoken.

Neither Gu Jian nor the woman was in a hurry to leave. Instead, they retreated to the side, sat down, and prepared to watch the show.

"Was that you speaking just now?" Xiao Yu asked, tilting his head as he looked at a young man standing not far away.

"That's right! It was your grandpa here! What, you think you can beat up my people and just walk away?" the young man said with a sneer.

As the youth's voice faded, Xiao Yu's previously smiling face instantly darkened. A bone-chilling frost emanated from his body, causing everyone around to shiver involuntarily.

"If you don't know how to speak properly, I don't mind teaching you!" Xiao Yu said coldly.

Feeling the biting chill radiating from Xiao Yu, the young man was startled into taking two steps back. But immediately recovering his composure, he was overcome with rage at the thought that he had actually been intimidated by Xiao Yu. Stepping forward fiercely, he barked, "Punk, do you even know who you're talking to? Go out and ask around, who in this territory doesn't know me, Dragon Hao!"

As the name Dragon Hao dropped, a sharp intake of breath swept through the surrounding crowd, followed by a rising wave of whispered discussions.

"Dragon Hao? So this fellow is that notorious troublemaker Dragon Hao."

"A notorious troublemaker? Could he be Dragon Hao of the four major families in the capital?"

"Who else could it be? Relying on his status as a member of the Dragon family, this guy has committed countless outrageous acts that infuriate both gods and men, yet he always manages to walk away unscathed. You have to admit, having a powerful family background is truly a wonderful thing."

Hearing the murmurs of the crowd, Xiao Yu finally realized the identity of the young man before him. To his surprise, this fellow actually belonged to the Dragon family.

Naturally, Xiao Yu was well aware of the Dragon family among the four major families of the capital. Not only did he know them, but he even shared a life-and-death friendship with Dragon Hao, the head of the Dragon family. Back when he helped Ye Shihang secure a bank loan, Xiao Yu had simply asked Dragon Hao for a favor, and it was settled effortlessly.

"Dragon Hao? What relation are you to Dragon Hao?" Xiao Yu asked indifferently.

Hearing this person casually call out his grandfather's name, the youth was clearly stunned for a moment. But then he figured that given the prominent status of the Dragon family in the capital, there were plenty of people who knew the family head, Dragon Hao. With that thought, Dragon Hao sneered inwardly, completely assuming that Xiao Yu had just dropped his grandfather's name to try and cozy up to him.

"Punk, you've got some nerve, daring to address my grandfather by his full name."

Hearing Dragon Hao's words, Xiao Yu smiled and calmly replied, "Just a minor head of a tiny Dragon family, is there anyone I wouldn't dare to address directly? So young yet so unlearned, I suppose that old fogey Dragon Hao really is getting senile to allow his own descendants to run wild outside!"

"Damn it, say that one more time if you dare! See if I don't make you vanish from this world right now!"

Being cursed at in front of so many people, Dragon Hao completely lost his temper and pointed furiously at Xiao Yu, screaming abuses.

"Fine then. By seniority, you should actually be calling me uncle. Since a junior like you is so lacking in manners, I'll teach you a proper lesson today on behalf of your grandfather!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yu walked straight toward Dragon Hao. Dragon Hao, hearing Xiao Yu claim he would teach him a lesson on his grandfather's behalf, felt his anger soar to new heights. As a member of the Dragon family, who wouldn't give him a modicum of respect when he went out? Yet today, someone was deliberately crossing him.

Seeing Xiao Yu steadily approaching, Dragon Hao retreated a few steps and waved his hand furiously, barking, "Take this punk down for me! I want him bedridden for the rest of his life, I want him to wish for death and be unable to die!"

Following his command, the four bodyguards who had been standing respectfully behind him slowly stepped forward, shielding Dragon Hao behind them.

"Hey, do you think your friend will be all right?" Although the woman had witnessed Xiao Yu's martial prowess earlier and knew he was no ordinary person, those previous opponents were merely idle thugs. In contrast, these four men clearly looked like rigorously trained professional bodyguards judging by their builds.

"Don't worry," Gu Jian said with a faint smile. "Against just a few pieces of trash like these, Brother Xiao only needs to lift a finger to wipe them out."

Hearing Gu Jian's words, the woman nodded gently and turned her gaze back toward Xiao Yu's direction.

Just as Gu Jian had predicted, these four seemingly well-trained bodyguards appeared as fragile as children in Xiao Yu's hands. With just four casual palm strikes, all four bodyguards were sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Seeing Xiao Yu dispatch the four bodyguards with such effortless ease, gasps of astonishment broke out among the onlookers. This commotion happened to catch the attention of Xuan Yuan Jian and Lu Yining. Lu Yining, who loved a lively scene, quickly stood up, waved to Xuan Yuan Jian, and walked toward the front.

Due to the formidable aura emanating from Xuan Yuan Jian, the onlookers instinctively parted to clear a path as the two walked along. Soon, they reached the front where Gu Jian was standing.

"What's going on here?" Seeing that the person fighting was none other than Xiao Yu, Lu Yining couldn't help asking Gu Jian.

Gu Jian merely shrugged, withholding the details of what had happened. After all, if he admitted that he had just been beaten to a pulp, Lu Yining would undoubtedly mock him mercilessly.

"You're supposed to be a young master of the Dragon family, yet when you go out, do you really only bring these pitifully weak bodyguards?"

After disposing of the four bodyguards, Xiao Yu walked toward Dragon Hao once again with a smile. Watching Xiao Yu advance step by step, Dragon Hao retreated continuously. By now, he realized he had likely provoked someone he shouldn't have. As a young master of a prominent family, he was well aware of certain things ordinary people knew nothing about.

Judging by Xiao Yu's speed and explosive power, it was crystal clear that the man before him was a martial artist—and a formidable one at that.

At that realization, Dragon Hao's complexion turned dreadfully pale.