strictlysupreme Chapter 6: Did Xiao Ning get beaten so badly he vomited blood?
Chapter 6: Did Xiao Ning get beaten so badly he vomited blood?
The next morning, Xiao Chen came out of the room.
The morning light shone into the Xiao family's courtyard, where several servants were cleaning. When they saw him come out, they all bowed their heads and paid their respects.
Xiao Chen ignored him and walked straight toward the martial arts training square.
He had nothing to do today and planned to take a stroll around the martial arts training plaza to check on the cultivation progress of the Xiao family disciples.
It was supposed to be a look around, but it was really just a casual stroll.
As Xiao Chen approached the training square, he heard shouts coming from there.
Several members of the Xiao family were practicing their martial arts there, their fists and feet flying, their fighting spirit surging.
Xiao Chen glanced at it and then prepared to leave.
He had just lifted his foot when he saw a figure blocking his way.
It's Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning's face was somewhat pale; he had been blasted away by Xiao Chen yesterday and was seriously injured.
But he still came to the martial arts training square today, gritting his teeth and practicing his skills here.
He felt increasingly resentful about what happened yesterday.
He didn't believe Xiao Chen could reach the strength of a Dou Zhe.
How could a piece of trash with only three stages of Dou Qi possibly break through to Dou Zhe in three days?
Something must be wrong.
Perhaps Xiao Chen used some underhanded methods.
The more Xiao Ning thought about it, the more convinced she became, and she couldn't swallow her anger.
He came to the martial arts training square today because he wanted to try his luck with Xiao Chen again.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen delivered himself to their doorstep.
"Xiao Chen, you stop right there."
Xiao Ning stood in front of Xiao Chen, his face grim.
Xiao Chen looked at him and said calmly, "Is there something you need?"
Xiao Ning gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with resentment: "I don't accept what happened yesterday."
"You were just lucky, what's there to be proud of?"
Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this.
Seeing his calm demeanor, Xiao Ning became even more furious.
"I want to challenge you again."
"This time I won't be careless. I'll show you that you're no match for me."
Xiao Ning's voice was quite loud, and several members of the Xiao family in the martial arts training square heard it.
They stopped what they were doing and all looked over.
"Has Xiao Ning gone to cause trouble for Xiao Chen again?"
"Weren't you beaten so badly you vomited blood yesterday? How dare you come back?"
"Who knows? This guy just won't learn his lesson until he's faced with the truth."
Several members of the Xiao family whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with a sense of anticipation.
Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Ning and said calmly, "You are not worthy."
Xiao Ning's expression changed.
He is considered one of the more prominent figures among the younger generation of the Xiao family.
Xiao Chen is a good-for-nothing, yet he dares to say he's unworthy?
"Xiao Chen, don't be so arrogant!"
Xiao Ning gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
"You're nothing but a piece of trash with only a third-stage Dou Qi. What right do you have to say I'm not worthy?"
"If I hadn't been careless yesterday, do you think you could have won?"
Xiao Chen ignored his shouts and turned to leave.
Seeing his attitude, Xiao Ning could no longer suppress her anger.
A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes as he channeled all the fighting spirit within him and struck Xiao Chen's back with a palm.
Another sneak attack.
The Xiao family members in the martial arts training square were dumbfounded.
"Another sneak attack?"
"Is Xiao Ning only good at sneak attacks?"
"After getting beaten so badly in yesterday's sneak attack, you still dare to come back today?"
Amidst the murmurs, Xiao Ning's hand was already about to slap Xiao Chen's back.
A sinister smile spread across his face.
He was careless yesterday and didn't use his full strength.
He used all his fighting spirit today. Even if Xiao Chen is a true fighter, this palm strike would be enough to hurt him.
But the next moment, Xiao Ning's smile froze.
Xiao Chen didn't even turn his head, and instead struck out with a backhand palm.
That palm strike seemed casual, but the force it carried was astonishing.
"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, Xiao Ning's body flew backward.
His chest caved in, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, leaving a trail of blood in the air.
Xiao Ning fell heavily to the ground and slid several meters before coming to a stop.
His face was as pale as paper, his eyes were closed, and blood was still trickling from the corner of his mouth.
The martial arts training square was deathly silent.
The Xiao family members were stunned, staring wide-eyed at Xiao Chen.
They didn't even see how Xiao Chen made his move.
All they saw was Xiao Ning rush forward, only to be slapped away by a palm strike.
"This...how is this possible?"
"Xiao Ning used all his strength in a sneak attack, but was still slapped like this by a counter-attack?"
Just how strong is Xiao Chen?
A murmur arose, and everyone stared at Xiao Chen in disbelief.
Xiao Chen withdrew his hand, not even glancing at Xiao Ning on the ground, and left the martial arts training square directly.
Several members of the Xiao family looked at Xiao Chen's retreating figure, then at Xiao Ning lying on the ground, exchanging bewildered glances.
"Go quickly and call someone; Xiao Ning seems to be seriously injured."
"His breathing is so weak, I hope he's alright?"
Several people rushed over in a flurry and helped Xiao Ning up from the ground.
Xiao Ning's face was deathly pale, and her breath came and went; she was unconscious.
……
After leaving the training square, Xiao Chen went directly to the hall.
As soon as he walked in, he saw Xiao Zhan sitting there.
Xiao Zhan appeared to be in his forties, with a robust build, a resolute face, and a touch of authority between his brows.
But at this moment, Xiao Zhan's face was filled with worry.
Nalan Yanran's annulment of the engagement dealt a significant blow to the Xiao family.
The entire Gama Empire was watching the Xiao family make a fool of themselves.
As the clan leader, Xiao Zhan was under a lot of pressure.
He saw Xiao Chen walk in and waved.
"Chen'er, come and sit down."
Xiao Chen walked over and sat down opposite Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan looked at him and asked, "Have you gone to see Yan'er?"
Xiao Chen nodded: "I went to see him at the back mountain yesterday."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan sighed.
"Nalan Yanran's decision to break off the engagement must have been a huge blow to Yan'er."
"He's been a strong-willed child since he was little. He must be feeling terrible after suffering such a humiliation."
As Xiao Zhan spoke, a hint of heartache flashed in his eyes.
Xiao Chen did not speak.
Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Chen again, his eyes filled with regret.
His third son wasn't particularly talented either.
After cultivating for so many years, I'm still only at the third level of Dou Qi.
"Chen'er, don't be discouraged."
Xiao Zhan comforted him, saying, "The path of cultivation is about accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing its full potential."
"I'll go buy some fighting techniques and pills in a couple of days. You should practice diligently, and you'll definitely improve."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen said calmly, "Father, don't worry, I will become stronger."
Xiao Zhan smiled, assuming he was just saying it casually.
Xiao Chen added, "From now on, I will bring the entire Xiao family back to its former glory."
Xiao Zhan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile.
He didn't believe Xiao Chen could do it.
It's unrealistic for a young man with only three levels of Dou Qi to say he can bring the Xiao family back to its peak.
However, Xiao Zhan was still very gratified that Xiao Chen had this intention.
"It's good that you have the intention."
Xiao Zhan nodded and said nothing more.
Xiao Chen got up to say goodbye and left the hall.
Not long after he left, a member of the clan rushed into the hall.
"Chieftain, something terrible has happened!"
Xiao Zhan frowned: "What is it?"
The tribesman was pale and stammered, "Xiao Ning... Xiao Ning is seriously injured and unconscious."
Xiao Zhan's expression changed: "What's going on?"
The clansman swallowed hard and whispered, "It was...it was the Third Young Master who did it."
"Xiao Ning ambushed the Third Young Master, but was slapped away by the Third Young Master and is now unconscious."
"His breath comes and goes, I'm afraid... I'm afraid he's seriously injured."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with shock.
He severely injured Xiao Ning with a single palm strike?
Isn't Xiao Chen at the third level of Dou Qi?
How could someone possibly beat Xiao Ning, who was at the fourth level of Dou Qi, into such a state with just one palm strike?
Xiao Zhan looked at the clansman and said in a deep voice, "Are you sure it was Chen'er who did it?"
The clansman nodded: "The disciples in the martial arts training square all saw it."
"Xiao Ning ambushed the Third Young Master, but the Third Young Master didn't even turn his head and retaliated with a palm strike."
"Xiao Ning was sent flying several meters away, and immediately vomited blood and fell unconscious."
Xiao Zhan's expression shifted rapidly, his heart filled with shock.
He originally thought Xiao Chen was only at the third level of Dou Qi, and even said he would buy pills and fighting techniques to help him cultivate.
As a result, Xiao Chen severely injured Xiao Ning with a single palm strike.
How is that possible?