The Lord of Void and Real

Chapter 227: Chapter 225: Meeting the Second Young Master Again

Outside the counter, two grand master chairs were placed. Bai Xiaoyun was sprawled out leisurely on one of them while a middle-aged and muscular man with a distinctive oblique face and wearing a round collar robe sat next to him.

Upon hearing Shen Luo’s voice, all four of them uniformly turned their attention to him.

“Why is it you again?” Bai Xiaoyun, upon recognizing that it was Shen Luo, instantly felt irritation.

The muscular man’s eyes narrowed slightly, his expression becoming somewhat displeased.

Manager Ma appeared as if he had grabbed onto a life-saving straw, his eyes filled with hope. His daughter, Ma Xiuxiu, flashed a bit of brightness in her eyes whereas Shen Luo’s gaze was slightly blurred.

“Are you not afraid that your father would be aware of your behavior?” Shen Luo asked with a partially heavy tone.

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“My father is too occupied to be bothered about these trivial matters.” Bai Xiaoyun’s gaze flickered a bit before he responded nonchalantly.

“What about your brother then?” Shen Luo further asked.

“So what if he knows? He would not be able to be back in such a short time. By the time he returns, maybe even his nephew would be calling him uncle.” As Bai Xiaoyun made this declaration, he shot a ridiculing grin at Ma Xiuxiu, who was standing behind Manager Ma, the expression on his face resembling one of a triumphant prankster.

“Just how did Bai Xiaotian discipline you last time? Did you completely forget?” Shen Luo couldn’t help but mutter, seeing Bai Xiaoyun’s don’t-care attitude.

Surprisingly though, on hearing this, Bai Xiaoyun bangs a hand down on the arm of the chair and stood up, blaring out:

“Who do you think you are, to be able to criticize my brother?”

Hearing this, Shen Luo was mildly surprised, finding it unexpected that Bai Xiaoyun, who usually showed a lot of fear to Bai Xiaotian, was now so fiercely protecting him.

“Don’t think that just because you’re on good terms with my brother that you can meddle in my affairs. Let me tell you, aside from my brother, I don’t give a damn about anyone else! Remember, you’re just a low-grade guest official who relies on my brother’s influence, don’t take yourself too seriously.” Bai Xiaoyun, still seething with rage, pointed at Shen Luo’s nose as he cursed.

“It is precisely because of my relationship with Bai Xiaotian that I’m advising you kindly. If it were anyone else behaving in such a tyrannical manner, I would have long thrown him out of the shop.” Shen Luo’s voice also turned cold.

“A lowly guest official with merely Qi Refining Fifth Level cultivation dares to be so disrespectful in front of the Second Young Master. Seems like without a bit of lesson, you won’t realize your place.” Before Bai Xiaoyun could speak, the muscular man suddenly interjected.

“Wu Daoist friend, well said.” Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoyun gave a thumbs up immediately.

“Wu Daoist friend? May I ask, is it Wu Qingchen Daoist friend, or is it Wu Tong Daoist friend?” Shen Luo asked, raising his eyebrow.

Among Bai Family’s guest officials, there were two surnamed Wu. The former had achieved Qi Refining Eighth level cultivation, while the latter only had the Sixth level.

“Wu Tong.” The muscular man frowned slightly and gave his name.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo made a mental note. He rubbed his chin and said, “It’s not about teaching, but if we can’t compete out of thin air, there should be some stakes involved.”

“What stakes are you thinking about?” Bai Xiaoyun asked.

“Is it fair enough that we have a fight, and as long as I win, you’ll no longer harass Manager Ma and his daughter?” Shen Luo asked with a smile.

“Absolutely! As long as you can defeat Wu Tong, I’ll never bother them again. However, as far as I can see, you don’t even have a thirty percent chance of winning.” Bai Xiaoyun laughed out immediately on hearing this.

“Second Young Master, he doesn’t even have a ten percent chance of winning!” The muscular man raised his head slightly and emphatically declared.

“Words are not proof, let’s see your real skills in action.” Shen Luo laughed and said.

“Master Shen, don’t be impulsive. It’s not worth endangering your life for a simpleton like me or my daughter.” Manager Ma saw this and quickly interceded.

“Master Shen, don’t fight him…” Ma Xiuxiu’s eyes slightly reddened, filled with worry as she whispered her plea.

Shen Luo didn’t respond, instead shaking his head with a smile to indicate that they didn’t need to worry.

“Shen, you are the one who initiated this duel. I didn’t force you. Let me make it clear beforehand; if Wu Tong accidentally hits too hard and injures you, don’t go home complaining nor tell my brother,” Bai Xiaoyun added with a spark in his eyes.

“Rest assured, I, Shen Luo, am not one to turn away from defeat. Just remember your promise. This place is too cramped for a proper duel. Let’s take it outside,” Shen Luo said, leading the way out of the store.

Wu Tong and Bai Xiaoyun exchanged a confident glance before following him out.

Outside, Bai Xiaotian noticed the two guards lying at the entrance but didn’t comment on it.

After a moment of hesitation, Manager Ma and his daughter followed them outside.

The street was quite empty. Shen Luo and Wu Tong quickly positioned themselves opposite each other, ready to face off.

Wu Tong was looking at Shen Luo with a faintly contemptuous expression, perking an eyebrow.

He extended a hand towards Shen Luo, beckoning him with a gesture that was somewhat provocative.

Shen Luo smiled, unflustered. Hidden in his sleeve, he held onto a Small Thunder Talisman with one hand.

Seeing Shen Luo’s unwillingness to attack first, Wu Tong suddenly shook his arms. Mana dispersed from his body, forming a layer of yellow light around him like a set of armor. He charged directly at Shen Luo.

Two steps forward and he was already in front of Shen Luo. He threw a punch at Shen Luo’s face. His speed was shockingly fast. If hit directly, one would be looking at severe injuries, if not death.

It seemed as though Shen Luo hadn’t had time to react. Only when the fist was less than half a foot away from his face did he lean back, narrowly dodging the blow.

The awe-inspiring punch brought along a gust of wind that brushed against Shen Luo’s face, cutting off a few strands of hair near his temples.

“Well done!” Bai Xiaoyun immediately applauded, shouting in delight.

“Shen, you’re merely at the Qi Refining Fifth Level. What makes you think you have the right to possess the Immortal jade? I’ve been fed up with you for a long time. Today, you’re out of luck,” Wu Tong sneered, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear.

Upon hearing Wu Tong’s words, Shen Luo realized that he, as an unconventional guest official, had inconvenienced more than a few people.

While he was pondering, Wu Tong attacked again, even faster than before. He got to Shen Luo’s side in one step, throwing a tricky punch from bottom to top towards Shen Luo’s ribs.

Shen Luo pressed his elbow down, seemingly clashing with Wu Tong’s fist. In reality, he used the momentum to slightly dodge to the side. Stumbling back several steps, he hopped around trying to regain his balance.

Bai Xiaoyun was filled with joy seeing Shen Luo’s embarrassing state.

Wu Tong, on the other hand, was surprised. His punch, amplified by the Earth Attribute Cultivation Technique he practiced, was perfectly timed and aimed. He believed Shen Luo would have no way of dodging it. If hit, it would inevitably cause severe bone-breaking injuries. However, somehow, his punch passed through Shen Luo, hitting thin air.

Despite his confusion, Wu Tong didn’t pause his attack. He pursued Shen Luo, one punch after another. Each punch stronger than the previous, aiming at Shen Luo’s forehead, armpits, lower back, and other vital points.