As Wang Wu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the alley instantly froze.

An immense aura erupted from him, forcing Song Zhong to stumble back several steps, his expression souring.

Ye Chen looked at Wang Wu darkly. "Uncle Wu, must you oppose me for the sake of a commoner?"

Under the influence of Wang Wu's intimidating presence, he couldn't immediately fathom why Wang Wu would protect Xu Ke.

Is he just righting a wrong he stumbled upon? How could that be possible? Or is it to spite the Ye Family? Is he going to take Xu Ke back and splash accusations of the Ye Family bullying commoners all over the front-page headlines? His mind raced, but he couldn't figure it out.

"Oppose you?" Wang Wu's sneer deepened. "A junior like you has a lot of nerve..."

"What makes you think you're worthy of my opposition?" Wang Wu bellowed.

Oppressed by the powerful aura, Ye Chen immediately felt an incredibly uncomfortable, stifling pressure in his chest.

Siao Jia, who was standing nearby, was also caught up in it. She staggered, her face deathly pale.

She couldn't understand. Who was this extraordinary person? How could a single word strike such bone-deep terror into people? Moreover, this man was acting so arrogantly toward the Ye Family, yet Ye Chen didn't dare to utter a peep... Who in the world is he? And how did Xu Ke find such a powerful backer?

Although Xu Ke was still too weak to move from Song Zhong's punch, his mind was clear. Lying on the ground, he looked at Wang Wu with gratitude in his eyes.

If Wang Wu hadn't appeared when he did, I really would have met my end here today.

But at the same time, Xu Ke was also shocked. What was this superhuman power that Wang Wu and Song Zhong possessed? Moreover, he didn't know if it was just his imagination, but that power felt strangely familiar.

"Senior, please... please spare us," Song Zhong stammered.

It was a time to bow to a superior force. He had no chance of defeating Wang Wu. In this situation, protecting himself and Young Master Ye was more important than humiliating Xu Ke.

Seeing this, Ye Chen's eyes filled with extreme frustration. He had come here to embarrass Xu Ke, only to be repeatedly thwarted himself. It was utterly shameful. When had he ever failed like this before?!

"Spare you?" A mocking expression was etched on Wang Wu's face. "Very well. Each of you sever one of your arms, and I'll take him away."

Now that he had revealed his affiliation, Wang Wu didn't mind playing the villain and collecting some interest on Xu Ke's behalf. He knew that if the Young Miss were here, she would surely be even more thorough.

"Sever an arm?"

The faces of Song Zhong and Ye Chen immediately turned ghastly.

Just then, a voice laced with mockery drifted over.

"Picking on the weak... the Wang Family certainly knows how to throw its weight around."

The voice was somewhat hoarse. It was as unpleasant as the sound of grating sandpaper.

Yet, upon hearing this voice, expressions of wild joy appeared on the faces of Song Zhong and Ye Chen.

Standing beside Ye Chen, Siao Jia was taken aback when she heard "Wang Family."

So, the old man protecting Xu Ke is from the Wang Family?

Then, it was as if her mind had been struck by lightning, and a loud buzzing filled her ears. Her previous speculation with Yang Qing resurfaced, and her heart was instantly thrown into turmoil.

Someone from the Wang Family came to protect Xu Ke?! Could it be? Is Xu Ke really Wong Qifu's fiancé? How is that possible?!

When Wang Wu heard the hoarse voice, however, his expression turned extremely ugly.

What's going on? Why has this old woman shown up now of all times?

From behind Xu Ke, Ouyang Shuang and Huang Qi walked over.

A triumphant smile spread across Huang Qi's face, his eyes gleaming with excitement and exhilaration.

I made the right bet! I absolutely made the right bet!

In truth, Huang Qi and Ouyang Shuang had arrived some time ago. But when they saw the Ye Family cornering Xu Ke, they decided not to act rashly. Huang Qi had assumed the Ye Family was also aware of Xu Ke's identity. It wasn't until later that he realized Ye Chen was only there to humiliate Xu Ke because of Siao Jia.

Upon seeing this, Ouyang Shuang had been somewhat somber. If Xu Ke could be humiliated like this without a single powerful figure appearing to help him, how could he possibly be Wong Qifu's fiancé?

Huang Qi had also harbored some doubts. But when Wang Wu finally appeared, their uncertainty vanished, and Huang Qi was overjoyed.

Wang Wu himself had appeared. Nothing more needed to be said.

As for Ouyang Shuang, her eyes first widened in surprise, then filled with admiration and awe. This admiration wasn't for Huang Qi, but for Huang Sheng, who had come to her the night before.

If not for the price Huang Sheng had already paid, I would have never come out to help Huang Qi. Now that Huang Sheng's judgment has been proven correct... he truly has divine foresight. With Huang Sheng leading the Huang Family... its rise to prominence is all but assured!

"Ouyang Shuang, what do you intend to do?" Wang Wu watched the approaching Ouyang Shuang with a grave expression, a trace of wariness on his face.

Although Ouyang Shuang was weaker than him, she and Song Zhong together would be enough to keep him occupied. That would put Xu Ke in danger.

"What am I doing?" Ouyang Shuang's expression was placid. "I'm taking this boy away."

Now that it was confirmed Xu Ke was Wong Qifu's fiancé, using him as leverage against her was the best possible move.

"Take him away?" Wang Wu took two steps back, positioning himself closer to Xu Ke. He looked at Ouyang Shuang with a cold smile. "What? Does the Huang Family also want to bully a commoner?"

"A commoner?" Huang Qi's face held a hint of mockery. "Uncle Wu, we're all people in the know here, so let's stop playing dumb."

Wang Wu's expression grew even uglier. He knew Ye Chen was only targeting Xu Ke because he was Siao Jia's ex-boyfriend. But Huang Qi's attitude made it clear: the Huang Family already knew Xu Ke was Wong Qifu's fiancé.

Getting away with Xu Ke is going to be difficult now!

"What?" Seeing this, Ye Chen frowned. Did I miss something?

Song Zhong retreated to Ye Chen's side, his expression shifting slightly. "Young Master Ye, did we overlook some information about this Xu Ke?"

Ye Chen turned to Siao Jia, his face cold, and snarled in a low voice, "What else haven't you told me?"

That both the Wang and Huang families were now vying for Xu Ke meant he undoubtedly represented some major underlying interests. If Siao Jia caused him to miss out on matters concerning the six great families, he would definitely kill her.

Startled by Ye Chen's tone, Siao Jia's lips trembled. "I... I didn't know either! I thought he was, but then Yang Qing told me he wasn't! How could a good-for-nothing like him... how could he possibly be qualified..."

"What?" Ye Chen froze and grabbed Siao Jia. "What did you say? What is he? Get to the point!"

"He... he's Wong Qifu's fiancé..." Siao Jia stammered in fear.

Ye Chen's eyes widened as he stared at Xu Ke, who was struggling to his feet.

How can this be possible?!

At this moment, Ouyang Shuang looked at Song Zhong. "You're a junior of the Ye Family?"

Song Zhong lowered his head. "I am, Senior."

"If you all leave now and keep this a secret, I will overlook your presence here today," Ouyang Shuang said nonchalantly.

Hearing this, Song Zhong's face turned grim. If he hadn't learned that Xu Ke was Wong Qifu's fiancé, he might have been grateful to Ouyang Shuang for saving him from Wang Wu. But now that he knew, they couldn't possibly leave so easily.

"Senior, isn't that asking too much of us?" Ye Chen spoke up, his head lowered.

The Ye Family must have Xu Ke.

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