Chapter 378: Worlds Apart

Seeing everyone's envious looks, Nan Gong Xue's face showed a proud expression.

She was not proud of having something others didn't have.

But she was proud that Lin Yang gave her such a protective talisman in front of so many people!

This was impressive, whether in practicality or for show.

She smiled and said to Lin Yang.

"Thank you."

Liang Xu snorted angrily and turned to leave.

As Liang Xu left, Nan Gong Yue and the others who had been watching from the stairs retreated back to the living room.

Nan Gong Yue's face was full of shock.

"So he's a Xuánmén Person!"

"No wonder he dares to be so arrogant!"

Hou Linhai naturally saw that scene just now.

Hearing his wife's words, he said fiercely.

"Regardless of whether he's a Xuánmén Person, I will make him pay the price!"

"If I don't hit him, he'll think everyone from Yanjing is easy to bully!"

Looking at the angry Hou Linhai, Nan Gong Zheng was thinking.

He wondered whether he should let his daughter marry into Yanjing.

A third-rate family like the Hou family acts so high and mighty.

If his daughter married into a second-rate family, wouldn't she encounter even more arrogant people?

By then, would his daughter be bullied? No one can say for sure!

Nan Gong Yue saw his silence and spoke.

"Second brother, this isn't Hou Linhai relying on his status to bully people; it's Lin Yang that jerk seeking his own death!"

"Over a disagreement, he beat my brother like this—do you say he's not asking for death?"

Nan Gong Zheng remained silent, saying nothing.

Seeing Nan Gong Zheng not speak, Nan Gong Yue frowned slightly and said.

"Could it be that you think my husband deserves to be beaten?"

Hou Linhai, upon hearing that, immediately looked at Nan Gong Zheng.

Nan Gong Zheng gave an embarrassed smile and said.

"I was just thinking about something and didn't hear your words clearly."

Hou Linhai snorted and said.

"You'd better not be thinking of anything else!"

"I know what you're worried about; don't worry, I'll go ask the Xuánmén People of Yanjing right now!"

"I'll make sure that brat knows there's always someone stronger and heavens beyond heavens!"

Watching Hou Linhai make another phone call, Nan Gong Zheng sighed.

He had originally wanted to go down and talk with Lin Yang to ease their conflict.

And, he wanted to assure Lin Yang that the Nan Gong family would never be his enemy.

But now it seems he can't get out of it.

The Hou Linhai who had hung up the phone said to Nan Gong Zheng.

"Second brother, brother-in-law, this is for your family's good; don't overthink it."

"Also, from now on, don't let Xue'er associate with that brat."

Nan Gong Zheng frowned and said.

"Xue'er is already an adult; I can't control who she befriends."

"What do you mean you can't control? She's your daughter, you're her father—what can't you control?"

"If you really can't control her, just lock her up!"

Hearing Hou Linhai's words, Nan Gong Zheng chose silence.

When the birthday banquet ended, Lin Yang drove Wu Shiya toward the villa.

Wu Shiya, sitting in the car, looked at Lin Yang and asked.

"Do you like Xue'er?"

Seeing Wu Shiya's lively eyes looking at him, Lin Yang smiled and asked.

"Why do you say that?"

"Otherwise, how could you give such a precious gift!"

"The crystal came from the Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association, and that formation is especially practical."

"If put up for auction, it would be worth at least tens of millions."

"This gift could even be said to be priceless!"

Looking at Wu Shiya staring intently at him, Lin Yang laughed.

"Aren't Xue'er and I friends?"

"If it were your birthday, I would also give you a gift no less than that."

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Wu Shiya happily said.

"Really?"

"Of course it's true."

After getting Lin Yang's answer, Wu Shiya stretched out her pinky and said.

Then let's pinky promise, otherwise you'll definitely renege later!

Seeing the finger stretched out before him, Lin Yang laughed.

Good!

Suddenly, the smile disappeared from Lin Yang's face, and the vehicle came to a stop.

Seeing Lin Yang stop the car, Wu Shiya asked, puzzled.

What's wrong?

Someone's come looking for death.

Seeing Lin Yang's serious expression, Wu Shiya knew he wasn't joking, so she chose to remain silent.

Lin Yang, aren't you a person of the Xuánmén?

What are you afraid of? Get out of the car quickly.

Lin Yang said to Wu Shiya, "Stay put in the car."

Wu Shiya obediently nodded.

As soon as Lin Yang got out of the car, he saw Liang Xu and a person about his age.

In the car's headlights, that person's complexion looked somewhat pale.

Behind him, an old man in black clothing was sizing up Lin Yang.

Young Master Duan, this is the guy.

This guy claims to be a Xuánmén person, constantly showing off in front of me and bullying me nonstop.

If I hadn't been badly bullied today, I wouldn't have come to you.

The person called Young Master Duan nodded, sizing up Lin Yang from head to toe.

Kid, are you a Xuánmén person?

Lin Yang didn't answer but countered, "Your surname is Duan?"

The Duan family of Jinling, the one that rose six years ago?

Upon hearing that, the young man let out a cold laugh and said.

Yo, I didn't expect you to know so much about my family.

But that's not a reason for me to forgive you.

You slapped my brother's face, which is like slapping mine; I won't let you off today.

Hearing that, Lin Yang shook his head and said.

I won't hit your face.

Upon hearing that, Liang Xu and Duan Wei exchanged a glance and both let out a cold laugh.

Yo, you regret it now?

Too bad, it's useless!

Lin Yang shook his head and said.

I won't hit your face, because I'll kill you!

I'll kill any youngster of the Duan family I meet!

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Duan Wei's face darkened.

Feng Lao, just break this kid's arms and legs later!

I want to personally torture and kill him!

The black-clothed old man standing behind Duan Wei instantly stepped in front of the young man.

He looked at the young man and said with a chuckle.

Don't worry, I know what to do.

As he spoke, the old man drew a short sword from his sleeve.

Kid, I sense your aura; you're roughly at the sixth layer of Qi Refining, no wonder you're so arrogant.

Too bad you met me—I've reached the eighth layer!

That two-layer gap will show you what a world of difference means!

Hearing the old man's words, Liang Xu laughed loudly.

Hahaha, Feng Lao is mighty; just let him know how powerful you are.

Don't think knowing association members makes you impressive; they can't protect you either!

Lin Yang ignored Liang Xu, looked at the old man, nodded and said.

Not bad, I should let you know what a world of difference means!

Old man, later you'll find out just how big our gap is!

The old man heard Lin Yang's words and burst out laughing.

An ignorant youngster who doesn't know the height of heaven or depth of earth!

I'll give you one chance to strike; after you finish your move, it'll be my turn to kill you!