After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

Xiao Hongli got out of the car, took out a black invitation card with gold foil stamping from her bag, and handed it to the security guard at the door.

After the security check was completed and everything was in order, they respectfully bowed and let him pass.

As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, a commotion reached my ears.

Unlike the desolate outside, the courtyard is a hidden paradise.

Passing through the quiet courtyard and descending a winding jade staircase, an extremely luxurious underground world suddenly opens up before you.

Crystal chandeliers cast dazzling light, amidst the elegant attire and the clinking of glasses.

Everyone who can appear here is a prominent figure in Jiangcheng or even the provincial capital.

"Mr. Xiao!"

Xiao Hongli's appearance was like a piece of ice thrown into boiling water, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Countless business luminaries, holding wine glasses and beaming with eager smiles, gathered around.

Xiao Hongli was already used to this kind of scene.

Her exquisitely beautiful face was devoid of any superfluous expression; with just a slight nod, she exuded a powerful aura that kept strangers at bay.

Just then, a strange, sarcastic voice came from the side.

"Hey, isn't this our beautiful Xiao?"

"How come you have time to come to a place like this today? Why aren't you at the hospital with that old man who's about to die?"

A young man in a white Versace suit walked over, arm in arm with an internet celebrity whose face was covered in hyaluronic acid fillers, swirling a wine glass in his hand.

The man had a rather effeminate appearance, with dark circles under his eyes from excessive indulgence, but his gaze toward Xiao Hongli was filled with undisguised greed and possessiveness.

Xiao Hongli's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"Song Yunfei, one day I will tear your mouth apart."

"Tsk tsk tsk, Mr. Xiao still has such a big temper."

Song Yunfei was not afraid at all; instead, he laughed even more unrestrainedly. He stood in front of the two of them, his gaze sweeping over Zhou Ran up and down with a flirtatious look.

"This guy looks unfamiliar."

Mr. Xiao's new favorite?

With such delicate skin and flesh, her skills must be quite impressive, right?

As he spoke, he actually reached out and tried to touch Zhou Ran's chin with his wine glass.

Xiao Hongli was about to lash out.

Zhou Ran, however, made a move.

Snapped!

It was as fast as a phantom.

The crisp sound of a slap echoed through the luxurious underground venue, abrupt and jarring.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone froze, hands holding wine glasses hung in mid-air, and conversation abruptly ceased.

Song Yunfei was struck by a tremendous force and spun half a circle on the spot before collapsing to the ground like a lump of mud.

The internet celebrity he brought emitted a scream loud enough to pierce eardrums, retreating in terror, afraid of getting involved in anything.

Blood mixed with a few broken teeth gushed from Song Yunfei's mouth, instantly staining the expensive carpet in front of him red.

Most horrifyingly, on his otherwise handsome, effeminate face, there was a deep, bloody gash that ran from the corner of his mouth all the way to his ear, with the flesh turned outwards, revealing his stark white gums.

Zhou Ran slowly withdrew his hand, as if he were merely dusting off the dust on his sleeve.

He didn't glance at Song Yunfei twice, but turned his head to speak to Xiao Hongli.

"Mr. Xiao, I've already torn his mouth apart for you."

Hearing this, Xiao Hongli felt even more dizzy.

The sky is falling!

Zhou Ran has committed an utter disaster!

Song Yunfei is backed by a behemoth that dominates the capital, and he is the second young master of the Song family, who dotes on him.

Zhou Ran's slap wasn't just aimed at Song Yunfei, but at the entire Song family!

The surrounding guests were in an uproar.

"Crazy! Who is that kid?"

He actually dared to touch Song Yunfei?

"It's over, even if the Heavenly King himself came, he couldn't be saved now!"

The Song family is ruthless and heartless!

"This pretty boy probably doesn't know the meaning of death. He's willing to risk his life just to show off in front of Xiao Hongli."

The discussions surged like a tide, a mixture of shock, schadenfreude, and pity.

Song Yunfei's two bodyguards then reacted, roaring as they rushed forward, their large, fan-like hands aimed straight for Zhou Ran's neck.

The two bodyguards exuded composure, their suit sleeves billowing, clearly indicating they were masters of internal energy.

However, Zhou Ran didn't even look at it.

He simply lifted his foot slightly.

boom!boom!

Two dull cracking sounds rang out.

The bodyguard who rushed to the front had his knee bent backward by Zhou Ran's kick, letting out a miserable scream and falling to his knees on the spot.

Before the other bodyguard could recover, Zhou Ran casually swung him away, sending him flying and smashing over a row of champagne towers, the sound of shattering glass echoing everywhere.

The entire process was extremely fast.

Zhou Ran didn't even let go of Xiao Hongli's arm.

At this moment, Xiao Hongli finally snapped out of her shock. She grabbed Zhou Ran's arm and pulled him away with all her might.

The only way to survive now is to escape!

If we flee back to the Xiao family immediately and use all the family's resources, we might still be able to save his life!

"Zhou Ran, hurry...come with me!"

"Mr. Xiao, the auction hasn't started yet."

Zhou Ran, however, took her cold hand in return, appearing completely calm and composed.

Not to mention that his current cultivation level surpasses that of a Grandmaster of Transformation Realm, second only to a Land Immortal.

Deep down, he was still a demonic cultivator; how could he put up with this humiliation?

Song Yunfei fell to the ground, clutching his bloodied and mangled face, letting out a wounded, beast-like roar.

"Kill him! Kill him!"

The surrounding guests retreated as if avoiding a snake or scorpion, fearing they might get splattered with blood.

This is the second young master of the Song family!

No one in Jiang Province has ever dared to humiliate the Song family like this.

Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, the remaining Song family bodyguards were preparing to pull out their weapons and fight to the death.

An aged yet powerful voice came from the spiral staircase on the second floor.

"Who dares to cause trouble at my Tianbao Pavilion!"

The sound wasn't loud, but it contained an extremely powerful internal force, causing everyone present to have their eardrums buzzing and the crystal chandelier to sway slightly.

An elderly man dressed in Tang suit and holding a sandalwood dragon-head cane slowly walked down the stairs.

The old man had white hair and beard, bright eyes, and a steady gait, indicating he was a skilled martial artist.

"It's Elder Qin!"

"Third Master Qin is here! This is going to be good."

Someone recognized the old man as Qin Sanye, the master of Tianbao Pavilion and a respected figure in Jiangcheng's martial arts world.

With his cultivation level as a Grandmaster of Internal Energy, Master Qin was a figure whose every move could shake the ground throughout Jiang Province.

Even the patriarch of the Xiao family had to treat him with respect and give him some face.

Old Qin walked down the stairs, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over Song Yunfei and the two bodyguards with severed arms and legs on the ground, his face immediately darkening.

"Young Master Song, what's going on?"

Seeing that Elder Qin had arrived, Song Yunfei immediately gained confidence and pointed at Zhou Ran, screaming:

"Old Qin! You've come at the perfect time!"

This bastard messed with me in your territory; he clearly doesn't respect Tianbao Pavilion!

Kill him! The Song family will take responsibility if anything happens!

Following Song Yunfei's finger, Old Qin looked at the young man with one hand in his pocket and a calm expression.

too young.

He didn't exude any martial arts aura; he looked just like an ordinary college student.

Yet this seemingly ordinary young man was able to cripple two bodyguards from the Song family who had been immersed in internal energy cultivation for many years in the blink of an eye.

Old Qin frowned slightly and slammed his dragon-headed cane heavily on the ground.

"Young man, wasn't that a bit too harsh?"

Our Tianbao Pavilion has rules prohibiting private fights.

You broke my rules, shouldn't you give me an explanation?

Master Qin mustered all his strength, releasing his inner energy as he pressed down on Zhou Ran.

Guests who were nearby felt a tightness in their chest and could not breathe.

Xiao Hongli, pale-faced, forced herself to endure the discomfort and stepped forward to shield Zhou Ran.

"Elder Qin, Song Yunfei provoked us first..."

"I'm asking him a question."

Old Qin didn't even glance at Xiao Hongli; his gaze was fixed on Zhou Ran.

However, Zhou Ran simply held Xiao Hongli gently in his arms and easily neutralized the internal force.

The difference between divine sense pressure and internal strength is like heaven and earth; Zhou Ran was confident enough to intimidate Elder Qin.

He simply took a step forward.

This step has been taken.

Old Qin felt a blur before his eyes.

That was an aura that surpassed even internal energy!

An absolute suppression originating from the level of life itself!

This oppressive force didn't act on the surface of the body; it felt as if a pair of giant hands were tightly gripping the heart.