Chapter 59: I Am Truly Kind-Hearted

Upon witnessing several disciples of the Xiao family being reduced to nothing but a mist of blood, Daoyuan was instantly dumbfounded.

Wait a minute!

Weren’t you, senior, someone who admired those with courage and spirit?

At this moment, Su Yifan searched the body of the Xiao family’s grand elder and retrieved a storage pouch. Opening it, he found fifty spirit stones and a wooden token inside.

“Is this... an identification token?” he murmured, reading the name engraved upon it.

Having slain so many members of the Xiao family, Su Yifan knew that if he didn’t eradicate them completely, those who survived would inevitably seek trouble for the Su family in the future.

With this thought, he turned to Daoyuan and asked, “Do you know where the Xiao family resides in Jinling?”

“I do, I do. Senior, are you planning to go to the Xiao household?” Daoyuan hurried over with a sycophantic grin.

“Of course. If not the Xiao family, should I go to yours?” Su Yifan shot him a glance.

Daoyuan laughed awkwardly and replied, “The Xiao family is located in Jinling...”

Once Su Yifan had learned the family’s address, he prepared to set out at once.

“Senior, may I accompany you?” Daoyuan asked in a low voice.

“You can follow me, as long as you’re not afraid that I might lose patience and kill you outright. Honestly, that moment feels very near,” Su Yifan said.

If not for the fact that this fellow bore him no ill will, he would have killed him already.

Hearing Su Yifan’s words—and recalling his decisive slaughter just now—Daoyuan coughed lightly and said, “Well, on second thought, I think I’d better stay and focus on cultivating this martial art.”

Seeing his cowardice, Su Yifan said nothing more. He simply soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of brilliant light that flew into the distance.

Though he had witnessed this scene before, Daoyuan’s heart was moved anew. So this is what true strength looks like.

Senior, to follow in your footsteps, I will give my all in cultivation.

...

Meanwhile, within the Xiao family’s villa in Jinling, the atmosphere was abuzz with excitement. Ever since word spread that the Immortal Palace cave would soon open, the Xiao estate had become a hub of activity. Countless powerful factions had arrived, drawn by the hope of glimpsing whatever treasures the Xiao family might extract from the cave.

Although each faction had sent representatives to the site, they knew they stood little chance against the Xiao family. Thus, they could only come to witness the spectacle.

Inside the Xiao family’s grand hall, the head of the family, Xiao Honglei, sat in the seat of honor, flanked on both sides by the leaders and core members of the major factions. All eyes turned to Xiao Honglei with deep admiration, and one after another, they spoke in deferential tones:

“Patriarch Xiao, should your family secure the treasure this time, don’t be too stingy. We’re all eager for a glimpse!”

“Yes, Patriarch Xiao, we came today only to witness the treasure. Please, don’t keep it to yourself.”

“You need not worry, everyone. The Xiao family is the preeminent martial clan of Jinling, and Patriarch Xiao is a dragon among men. He would not let us come here in vain.”

The flattery came from all sides, making it impossible for Xiao Honglei to refuse to show the treasure, even if he had wanted to.

So be it; after such praise, he reasoned, let them feast their eyes—none would dare act rashly anyway.

“Since you are all so eager, I, Xiao, shall grant your wish,” Xiao Honglei declared, rising to his feet with clasped hands and a smile.

The assembly relaxed, relieved that their host would not refuse them a look at the treasure.

At that moment, someone spoke up: “Patriarch Xiao, I hear your esteemed grand elder is about to break through to Martial Grandmaster. Let me offer my congratulations in advance!”

“Congratulations, indeed...”

Instantly, everyone present joined in offering their felicitations.

Xiao Honglei smiled quietly, saying nothing. This was precisely why he dared reveal the treasure to all present: strength was the foundation of confidence. If the grand elder succeeded in breaking through to Martial Grandmaster, together with himself, the Xiao family would have two such experts—ushering in a new era of prosperity.

“Patriarch Xiao, I believe it’s about time. Perhaps you could call and check on their progress?”

“We’d like to be prepared as well,” someone added.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Xiao Honglei could hardly refuse. Just as he reached for his phone—

Bang!

The Xiao family’s main gate was suddenly smashed open!

Everyone turned in shock toward the ruckus outside.

Who could be so brazen as to cause trouble at the Xiao residence?

A lone figure strode in from outside—it was none other than Su Yifan, who had flown all the way from Mount Taihang.

Seeing such a young man, the gathering erupted in whispers:

“Who is this kid, daring to kick in the Xiao family’s door?”

“Is he tired of living? Doesn’t he know this is the foremost martial clan in Jinling?”

“Tsk, tsk... to show such disregard for the Xiao family, I’ve never witnessed anything like it!”

Hearing this, Xiao Honglei’s expression darkened. He cast a meaningful glance at two elders beside him. Receiving their patriarch’s silent command, the second and fourth elders strode out to confront Su Yifan.

“Young man, who are you, to dare make trouble at the Xiao residence?” the second elder demanded.

Su Yifan regarded them with a frown. “And you are?”

“Second Elder of the Xiao family.”

“Fourth Elder of the Xiao family.”

The two introduced themselves.

Hearing they were both Xiao family members, a slight smile appeared on Su Yifan’s lips. “Good. I was looking for you.”

As soon as he spoke, his figure vanished. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared before the two elders, seizing them both by the throat and lifting them effortlessly.

The two elders tried to resist, but found themselves unable to muster a shred of inner strength.

The swiftness of the attack left everyone momentarily stunned. When they realized what had happened, the entire hall was filled with wide-eyed disbelief.

Who was this youth, to possess such power at such a young age? Even the two Xiao family elders were helpless in his grasp!

And then, the crowd noticed something even more unsettling: Su Yifan emitted not the faintest trace of martial energy. Normally, unless there was a vast difference in cultivation, one could always sense another’s strength, however faint.

But now, there was nothing. Which could only mean that this youth’s strength surpassed everyone present—by an unimaginable margin.

Patriarch Xiao Honglei noticed this as well. Seeing his two elders in Su Yifan’s clutches, he dared not act rashly. Instead, he stepped out and addressed him:

“May I ask, young man, in what way has my Xiao family offended you?”

“You are correct—your Xiao family has indeed offended me,” Su Yifan replied coolly.

Xiao Honglei clasped his hands and said, “If that is so, our family is willing to offer compensation. Please, release my two elders first.”

“Release them? Certainly. I am known for my kindness. Since you have asked, Patriarch Xiao, I will let them go.”

With that, Su Yifan squeezed.

Crack!

The necks of the two Xiao elders snapped instantly, and their lives were extinguished.

“There you go,” he said, tossing their lifeless bodies at Xiao Honglei’s feet as if discarding rubbish.

The other factions’ representatives were stunned into silence.

He had actually killed two of the Xiao family’s elders!

“You... how dare you—” Xiao Honglei stared at the corpses, murderous intent radiating from him.

“You only asked me to let them go. You never specified whether they should be alive,” Su Yifan said, brushing imaginary dust from his hands and curling his lip in disdain.