Chapter 207: Xiao Huan's Strength

Hearing this, I was certain. It seemed that Third Brother’s strength had inflated to the point where he didn't take anyone seriously; he had mostly likely become arrogant.

I felt exceptionally heartbroken over this change in Third Brother. After all, we had come from the same place; seeing him become like this made me feel somewhat heavy-hearted.

"Then, was the situation back then investigated clearly? Who exactly betrayed me?" I asked the question I most wanted to know.

"That hasn't been cleared up yet. It feels like anyone could have been the one. At the time, Sister Shuang and Sister Ling also had people investigate, but there was never any result. The main thing was that Li Hong, that guy, ran too fast. By the time we wanted to find him, he had already vanished. I don't know where he ran off to; he hasn't appeared to this day. However, I can be certain that he is definitely at the Li family now. I heard before that he had appeared, but the Li family has always denied it!"

Hearing this, I felt somewhat helpless. Although I had known there might be no results, receiving this news still left me feeling powerless. I had originally wanted to get some information from Old Five, but I had basically received nothing. Who exactly betrayed me remained unclear. It seemed I would still have to go find Huang Laohu and Wu Di; the two of them might know some inside information, or I might have to go directly to Li Hong.

Old Five patted my arm and said, "Don't worry, Fourth Brother. Since you're back, I will definitely help you. In a couple of days, I'll tell my dad to get me a deputy general manager position at a branch here. That way, it’ll be easier for me to come help you investigate. After all, this grudge must be avenged!"

"Sigh, only a few of us knew about that news back then. No matter who it was, I don't feel good about it. Old Five, who do you think it most likely was?" I intended to ask for Old Five's opinion.

Upon hearing my words, Old Five looked hesitant. Finally, he said to me, "Although it's hard to believe, I feel it was most likely Third Brother. It’s not that I don't believe in the bond between us brothers, but I discovered that Third Brother had changed long before your incident. But I would rather it not be him!"

Having received Old Five's answer, I frowned. What Old Five said was about the same as what I had anticipated. Could that incident back then really have been Third Brother's doing? My relationship with Third Brother had been so good; why would he betray me? And what benefit would betraying me have for him?

"Let's just wait and see about this matter. We'll investigate further. Don't tell anyone for now!"

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother. I have things to attend to, so I'll head back first. I'll come back in a couple of days!"

"Wait a second, Old Five. Can you help me find a place to stay? I don't feel at ease living at Third Brother's place right now. I trust you more!"

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother. I'll send people to handle it right now. I'll get it sorted for you immediately!"

After saying this, Old Five made a phone call. Not long after, he said to me, "Fourth Brother, it's done. Someone will bring the keys over in a bit!"

I gave Old Five a thumbs-up. This efficiency was unmatched. Not long after I mentioned it, the keys were delivered. I then said to Old Five again, "Don't reveal where I'm staying to anyone else for now!"

I was still worried. After all, I had just returned, and I figured many eyes were fixed on me. I still had quite a few enemies here. If the Li family knew I was back, they definitely wouldn't let me go, and that would be quite dangerous for Xiao Huan as well.

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother. I'm reliable!"

Not long after, someone brought the keys over. I took Xiao Huan to the new place and said to her, "Xiao Huan, you stay here for these few days. The things your brother is doing are dangerous, so I won't be taking you with me these next few days!"

"No, no, I want to be with Brother Yang Yun!" Xiao Huan pouted, grabbing my arm and refusing to let go.

"Be good, Xiao Huan. If I take you, it's hard for me to look after you. Besides, if there's danger, I won't be able to attend to you at all. Wouldn't you just be adding to my trouble then?" I patted Xiao Huan's head and tried to persuade her.

"That won't happen. I don't need Brother Yang Yun to protect me. I can take care of myself!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Let me tell you, when many people start fighting, I won't be able to look after you at all. Be good!"

"Hmph, Brother Yang Yun is just looking down on people. I'm actually very capable!"

"You're capable? How capable can you be?"

"I've been learning from Grandpa since I was little. Grandpa even praised me as a genius back then, saying I learned quite quickly!"

Hearing this, I remembered that Xiao Huan's grandfather was an incredibly formidable expert, and he had even taught me Wu Gong before. However, I still found it hard to believe that someone as young as Xiao Huan could be that capable.

Seeing that I still didn't believe her, Xiao Huan was so angry she said directly to me, "I'm not bragging, but even you, Brother Yang Yun, couldn't beat me!"

Hearing Xiao Huan's words, I was stunned for a moment. Then I said to her, "Little girl, aren't you bragging a bit too wildly? You think you can beat me?"

Xiao Huan snorted in anger and threw a punch at me. Seeing Xiao Huan wanting to fight, I didn't pay much attention and casually extended my palm to block it. But precisely because I was so casual, Xiao Huan's strike sent me flying. I slammed heavily into the wall, the pain making me grit my teeth.

Xiao Huan snorted coldly at me and said, "How about that? I told you, I'm very strong!"

"I was careless just now. Again!" Naturally, I wasn't convinced, because I really hadn't been serious just now and hadn't paid much attention. I hadn't expected Xiao Huan's strength to be so great.

This time it was my turn to attack. I rushed to Xiao Huan's front and threw a palm strike. We fought, and Xiao Huan was truly not just ordinarily strong; she was strong to a point that felt absurd. I used seventy percent of my strength and still couldn't handle her.

Xiao Huan looked at me and said with a smile, "Brother Yang Yun, if you don't use your full strength, you're going to lose!"

I never expected that one day I would be looked down upon by a little girl. I gritted my teeth and said to Xiao Huan, "Then you'd better be careful!"

After saying that, I rushed toward Xiao Huan with all my might. This time I held nothing back and used my full strength. But I found it seemed to have no effect at all. Don't let the fact that this girl is small fool you; I didn't expect her to be truly this capable. Moreover, judging by her relaxed attitude, she hadn't even used her full strength at all; it felt like she was toying with me. It destroyed my self-confidence. I had originally felt proud that I had become so much stronger over these past few months—even Zhang Yinuo might not be able to compare to me—but now it seemed I was still nothing in front of others. It truly lived up to the saying: there is always someone better than you, and there is always a mountain higher than the mountain.