"Xu Fan..."

Outside the temple gate, the atmosphere instantly tensed like a string about to snap, with a confrontation likely to erupt at any moment.

With a face full of anxiety, Zhong Xingyue hid behind Xu Fan and whispered, "Let's... let's get out of here quickly."

This bunch didn't look like they could be easily provoked, and if they lingered any longer, they might really start a fight!

With herself having no fighting ability, Xu Fan's group totaled only four—how could they possibly defeat over ten of them?

"Why should we leave?"

At that moment, Xu Fan turned to look at Zhong Xingyue with a smile.

During that brief moment of distraction, Green Rakshasa took a step forward and approached the cluster of guards head-on!

"You're asking for it! Looks like you prefer punishment over a toast!"

Xu Fan's stance was clearly confrontational. Seeing his underling stepping forward, several guards sneered and rushed to meet him!

Even though they were positioned outside the temple gate, every one of them was not to be underestimated!

All were martial arts masters heavily recruited by the three major families, with substantial Neijia cultivation levels. Rising to attack together, they clearly aimed to subdue Xu Fan and his group in an instant!

In the blink of an eye, amid the whistling of fists, several guards with spectral agility surged towards Green Rakshasa! With ruthless punches, they aimed right for the vital spots!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

One would have thought that under the onslaught of several attackers, this fellow would have been finished on the spot!

But who could have imagined that the punches landing on Green Rakshasa would leave him unfazed, without a trace of pain on his face?

The punch seemed like it hadn't hit flesh but rather struck iron!

A wave of pain from the fists transmitted, followed suddenly by a blast of energy from within Green Rakshasa! The attacking guards lost control and were sent flying!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

One after the other, the figures landed on the ground in a most ignoble heap!

It seemed unlikely they would get up any time soon.

"This..."

Only moments ago worried for her companion's safety, little did Zhong Xingyue expect such an outcome.

She curled her lips, couldn't help but take a few more looks at Green Rakshasa, and wondered if his body was made of iron!

How could he be so strong?

The remaining guards who hadn't stepped forward but had been watching the spectacle with arms crossed were even more surprised.

Not even the attack of several Neijia masters could best him; the strength of this fellow was truly terrifying...

"I ask you, do I qualify to enter now?"

After Green Rakshasa stepped back, Xu Fan looked over at the group of guards.

His calm gaze stirred a major commotion in the hearts of these people!

Seeing how formidable that person was, yet willing to be so submissive to this young man, even if this youth didn't understand Martial Arts, his status must be high!

"Yes... you're qualified. Please, please come in."

A person of such status was definitely not someone they could afford to provoke. Right away, all the guards quickly dropped their contemptuous looks.

Bowing their heads, they ushered Xu Fan inside.

"Let's go in."

At that point, Xu Fan looked at Zhong Xingyue indifferently and said.

"Mhm."

Zhong Xingyue nodded repeatedly and followed beside Xu Fan.

Seeing the guards treating Xu Fan with such respectful deference, the corners of Zhong Xingyue's mouth couldn't help but curl up gradually.

She found that this man was truly formidable.

Soon, Xu Fan and his group entered the Bao Lian Temple.

Only then did the obsequious guards at the gate dare to move, hurriedly helping their injured companions up.

There was no temper to speak of; today, those who had the privilege to enter Bao Lian Temple were not people Xu Fan could afford to provoke.

All he could do was lament his poor eyesight for failing to recognize the expert.

...

"Brother, wait up!"

Just as he had entered Bao Lian Temple and hadn't walked far, he heard a calling voice from behind.

Xu Fan furrowed his brows, stopped in his tracks, and turned around.

At first, he thought it was the group of guards coming to find trouble, but it turned out it wasn't.

The newcomer appeared to be in his mid-twenties, and judging from his attire and demeanor, he didn't seem like an ordinary person.

No sign of cultivation level was evident on him, Xu Fan sized up the man, guessing he must be from one of the three major families of Hong Kong Island.

"May I know who you are?"

Seeing the other party stop in front of him with two subordinates, Xu Fan asked with a frown.

"Hello, my name is Feng Danqing."

The other party said with a smile, and handed over a business card to Xu Fan.

"Feng... Feng Danqing!"

Before Xu Fan could take a good look at the business card in his hand, he heard Zhong Xingyue covering her mouth, exclaiming in amazement!

"I'm... I'm sorry."

But quickly, she realized her overreaction, and her face reddened as she apologized.

Growing up in Hong Kong Island, it was exceedingly difficult not to recognize Feng Danqing.

The Ye, Feng, and Tang families—the three major families of Hong Kong Island—were practically known to everyone there.

Feng Danqing was the outstanding figure of the current generation in the Feng Family!

Without exaggeration, among the women of Hong Kong Island who dreamed of marrying into wealth, half of them saw Feng Danqing as their Prince Charming.

If it were not for Xu Fan, she might never have had the chance to meet Feng Danqing in her life.

Meeting such a prominent figure for the first time, Zhong Xingyue was so nervous she hid behind Xu Fan.

Xu Fan took a brief glance at the business card handed to him and got to know his status.

"So you're the eldest young master of the Feng Family. May I ask what it is you want with me?"

Pocketing the business card, Xu Fan asked nonchalantly.

"Actually, it's nothing much. I primarily wanted to make friends with you, brother."

Feng Danqing had come late due to some family matters he needed to handle.

When Xu Fan's subordinate took action to discipline the guards at the door, he had been watching from not too far away.

Seeing several of his own capable men being easily defeated by Xu Fan's subordinate, Feng Danqing was indeed shocked.

This martial arts exchange meeting, held in collaboration with the other two major families, aimed to enlist the help of experts.

Having witnessed it firsthand, Feng Danqing felt he had to muster the courage to approach and get acquainted.

"You seem a bit unfamiliar; I presume you're not from Hong Kong Island. How about you join me later on? That way, you can avoid some unnecessary trouble."

Long before the martial arts exchange meeting began, the three major families had already started their maneuvers.

To win over these masters with unique skills, they racked their brains.

Feng Danqing was no exception. These past few days, he had met with more than half of the masters participating in the martial arts exchange meeting.

This young man, however, was someone he was seeing for the first time, and most likely the other two major families hadn't met him either.

Now that he had the advantage, he had to seize the opportunity to get close and establish a good relationship.

"Alright, since Young Master Feng is so kind, then I shall trouble you to lead the way."

Feng Danqing was cozying up to him, and Xu Fan found it not too bad.

Having him as a guide was much better than stumbling around on his own, so he readily agreed...

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