216: You have absolutely no self-awareness, how dare you look me in the face!!!

Su Fan's words echoed through the banquet hall.

In an instant, it was like a meteor hitting Earth, causing countless guests' faces to change dramatically.

He's crazy, he's crazy!

This kid is really crazy!!!!

Threatening to make the Huo Family disappear to their face, isn't that completely disregarding the Huo Family?!

"You—"

"Do you know what you're saying?!!!"

Huo Qichen's eyes widened in fury, gritting his teeth in anger.

This bastard dared to insult the Huo Family to his face; now, even if he wanted to keep him as a slave, it would be impossible.

Regarding the family's honor, as the heir of the Huo Family, how could he stand idly by!!!

At this moment, Han Xinqiao, who had been watching the show from the side, stepped forward.

She smiled, raised her wine glass, and indifferently explained for Su Fan:

"Young Master Huo, why be angry? Mr. Su is just joking!"

"Joking? You... so that's it, it's Miss Han! Su Fan, is your backing the Han Family?"

The moment he saw Han Xinqiao, Huo Qichen instantly understood.

He finally knew why Su Fan was so overconfident; it turned out he was relying on the Han Family's support!

The Han Family is a first-tier family that has risen in recent years, and its strength should not be underestimated.

Both sides primarily focus on the real estate industry, leading to constant minor business frictions.

The relationship between the two families isn't exactly hostile, but there's a subtle trend towards that direction.

Especially with the severe aging population in recent years, real estate has entered an unprecedented downturn, and the competition between the two families has become increasingly fierce... "You've misunderstood, Young Master Huo. It should be that Mr. Su is the backing of my Han Family."

"Mr. Su is a distinguished guest of my Han Family. Please show him more respect, Young Master Huo, and stop spouting nonsense."

Han Xinqiao's smile was meaningful; she did not expose Su Fan's true strength.

She didn't want a bunch of extra people trying to curry favor with Su Fan; otherwise, her Han Family wouldn't stand out.

Not to mention, the Huo Family and theirs were already business rivals.

Seeing Su Fan fall out with the Huo Family, she couldn't have been more gleeful, so why would she actively remind Huo Qichen of his foolish actions?

To be honest, she wished for the Huo Family's downfall more than anyone.

Only then could the Han Family seize the opportunity to gain the maximum benefit and swallow all the cooperation projects in their hands.

"Good, good, good..."

"It seems the Han Family intends to break ties with my Huo Family? Miss Han, are you sure you can bear this responsibility?"

"What this kid did today was too much. No one can protect him."

"If your Han Family insists on interfering, then I can only take it as your Han Family declaring war on my Huo Family!"

Huo Qichen's brows were tightly furrowed, his eyes as cold as ice, as if to freeze everything.

He couldn't just let Su Fan off so easily.

Otherwise, the Huo Family might become a laughing stock in Modu in the future.

So he made up his mind that he must make Su Fan pay the price.

As for the Han Family, he had said his piece, and he figured Han Xinqiao wouldn't dare risk a war between the two families just to protect this good-for-nothing Su Fan.

After all, the cost would be too great.

But what Huo Qichen didn't expect was... Han Xinqiao, as if she had taken the wrong medicine today, insisted on being his enemy, her cold voice echoing through the banquet hall.

"Enough, Huo Qichen. I've said it before, Mr. Su is a distinguished guest of my Han Family."

"If you consider this a declaration of war, then my Han Family is not afraid!"

Hiss~~

Hearing this, all the guests present were shocked.

They never expected... they had only come to attend the Su Family's Celebration Banquet tonight, how could the situation escalate to this point?

Two major powers, were they really going to fall out and go to war?!

Although they usually didn't get along well due to their business competition, at least the surface peace was maintained pretty well. Now, for the sake of one Su Fan, they had completely torn off their masks?

Who exactly is this Su Fan?

To make the Han Family protect him so much???

And looking at Miss Han's strong attitude, could it be... her lover?

For a moment.

Countless eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred gathered on Su Fan.

At this moment, facing Han Xinqiao's assertiveness, Huo Qichen's face was livid, and rage surged in his chest.

Is this woman sick?

Does she really want to go to war? Crazy, who gave her the courage?!!!

Huo Qichen's pupils held both anger and uncertainty.

He didn't know Han Xinqiao's character inside and out, but he understood it pretty well.

This woman was a meticulous egoist; she always considered the returns and losses of her actions and never engaged in unprofitable business.

Now that she was willing to become an enemy of my Huo Family for Su Fan, it meant that in her heart... the importance of Su Fan was greater than the weight of the entire Huo Family.

But isn't he a bodyguard? What kind of background could he have?!

Huo Qichen was puzzled.

But no matter what, he was now in a difficult position.

If he let Su Fan off so easily due to fear of repercussions, how would the Huo Family maintain its reputation if word got out?!

Thinking this, Huo Qichen decided that no matter what his background, he must make him pay a heavy price for his arrogant words.

"Hmph! Miss Han, remember your words today. I hope you won't regret it later."

"However, Su Fan has insulted my Huo Family today. This concerns the family's honor, and I cannot remain indifferent."

"As the saying goes, revenge should not be delayed overnight! Death can be avoided, but living punishment is inevitable!"

"Those who insult my Huo Family, no matter how far, shall be punished!!!"

"Uncle Zhou, slap him."

The Overbearing CEO originally wanted to inflict the 'tongue-cutting' punishment on Su Fan.

But in broad daylight, considering the deterrence of the authorities, he ultimately suppressed his anger and decided to have his subordinate give Su Fan a few big slaps first.

After leaving here, he would secretly send people to severely retaliate against Su Fan... "Yes, Young Master. ∠(°ゝ°)"

Receiving Huo Qichen's command, the old man named Uncle Zhou stepped forward, approaching the expressionless Su Fan with a sinister smile.

"Stop! What do you want to do? Huo Qichen, didn't I say Mr. Su is a distinguished guest of my Han Family?"

"If you dare to lay a hand on him, are you provoking my Han Family?!"

"Bodyguards! Stop that old man for me!"

Han Xinqiao feigned great anger and gave an order.

The several burly men in black she brought quickly stepped forward, reaching out to use force to apprehend Uncle Zhou.

ᕙ། ◕ – ◕ །ᕗ.

The next second, Uncle Zhou, with a look of disdain, moved among the bodyguards as if strolling leisurely.

Facing the iron fists of the muscular men, he effortlessly blocked all of them.

Then he raised his hand and, with lightning speed, delivered several hand chops to the bodyguards' necks... Bang!!!

On the ground, bodyguards instantly lay scattered, all foaming at the mouth and unconscious.

"Weak, too weak. Why are you so weak?"

"Alas, you don't even qualify to warm up with an old man like me..."

Uncle Zhou stood among the fallen crowd with his hands behind his back, adopting the posture of a 'lonely master.'

Holy crap.

A seemingly frail old man actually took down several muscular strongmen?!

This is unscientific!!!

Uncle Zhou's formidable strength made everyone present gasp in cold air.

Some sharp-eyed dignitaries immediately recognized Uncle Zhou as a Martial Artist...

"This is the legendary Martial Artist! A realm far beyond what ordinary people can imagine, where one can defeat a hundred is not a myth!"

"Uncle Zhou! I know him, Huo Qichen's personal bodyguard! His strength is unfathomable, and he's taken down countless enemies of the Huo Family over the years!"

"I heard he's a powerful Martial Artist at the minor Inner Strength level! Even against firearms and other hot weapons, he can still retreat unharmed!"

"Really? He's not afraid of firearms? Martial Artists are that powerful? Truly terrifying!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... that kid named Su Fan is in for it! After a few big slaps, how can he survive?"

"The Huo Family is indeed powerful, even such a strong Martial Artist chooses to be loyal to them!"

"..."

Listening to the awe-filled discussions of the surrounding guests, Huo Qichen's lips curled into a smug smile.

Uncle Zhou's strength was beyond doubt.

If it weren't for his grandfather's past kindness to him, gaining the loyalty of such a powerful person wouldn't be easy!

Now, let that ignorant kid experience the consequences of offending my Huo Family...

On the other side.

Han Xinqiao was slightly surprised to see that the bodyguards she had hired with a hefty sum were no match for the old man.

However, having a concept of Martial Artists, she wasn't entirely surprised; instead, she grew even more excited.

This old man, with mere Inner Strength, was already so formidable.

Su Fan, by her side, was a legendary Martial Arts Grandmaster!

How powerful must he be?!

Although she had once seen Su Fan wield a leaf as a sword, unleashing terrifying power with externalized Inner Strength.

But Han Xinqiao knew very well that it might only be the tip of the iceberg of Su Fan's strength... Indeed... only such a powerful man is worth conquering for me!!!

At this moment, Uncle Zhou's figure gradually approached.

Han Xinqiao knew she couldn't stop him, so to avoid causing trouble, she silently retreated behind Su Fan...

Seeing this.

Uncle Zhou couldn't help but sneer, thinking Han Xinqiao was scared and chose to retreat.

"Kid, I warned you before! Young people shouldn't be too arrogant; they should learn to endure."

"It seems you completely ignored my words! Alas, not listening to elders leads to immediate losses."

"Look, even the Han Family has given up on you. Who else here can save you? Forget it, kneel and beg for mercy!"

"As long as your attitude is sincere enough, I, this old man, might go easy on you and try not to slap you to death."

"..."

Looking at the old man with his arms crossed, staring at him like prey, and a sinister smile on his face.

Su Fan frowned slightly and said indifferently, "Your head... is held too high."

"(O_o) Huh???"

Uncle Zhou was stunned; he never expected Su Fan to react this way.

Immediately, he felt a great deal of displeasure.

Is this guy looking down on me?

Before he could erupt in anger, a sharp pain shot through his cheek, and he was directly slapped to the ground by Su Fan.

Slap!!!

(￣ε(#￣)☆╰╮(￣▽￣///).

"When you speak to me, you should use a height that looks up to me. Understand? You ant-like waste!"

Looking at the old man lying at his feet, Su Fan commanded from a superior position.

???????

This sudden scene left everyone in the hall stunned.

They couldn't believe what they had just witnessed.

That powerful Martial Artist, who had effortlessly defeated several muscular strongmen, was actually slapped to the ground by Su Fan???

... "Holy crap! What's going on? Am I hallucinating?"

"Isn't Uncle Zhou an Inner Strength master? How could he be knocked down by that kid with one slap?"

"That guy named Su Fan, his speed is so fast! With the speed of that big slap, I feel like I'd also be knocked down if I went up against him!"

"No martial ethics! He actually ambushed him; the opponent is an old man, shouldn't he have let him have three moves first!"

"(⇀‸↼‶) Oh my god, are you sick! Idiot talk, the opponent is an Inner Strength Martial Artist, let him have a hammer!"

"Could Su Fan also be a Martial Artist? Otherwise, how could he possibly hit Uncle Zhou?"

"Impossible! How old is Su Fan? How could he cultivate to the Inner Strength realm?"

"Most Martial Artists, like Uncle Zhou, have to dedicate most of their lives to martial arts to achieve even a little success."

"Even if Su Fan is a prodigy, he can't be stronger than Uncle Zhou at this age! It must have been an accident just now, an accident caused by a sneak attack!"

... Ignoring the noisy discussions around him, Huo Qichen, who knew Uncle Zhou's strength well, was now the most disbelieving.

Uncle Zhou was knocked down with one slap?

Could Su Fan be playing dumb, actually stronger than Uncle Zhou???

Impossible, absolutely impossible!!!

It must be that Uncle Zhou was too careless, which allowed the sneak attack to succeed.

Yes, it must be like that!

Just as Huo Qichen was forcibly comforting himself...

Uncle Zhou spat out a knocked-out front tooth, covered his swollen cheek, stood up, and stared blankly at Su Fan, questioning his life.

I was slapped?

I was actually slapped in the face by a junior???

Ever since he entered Inner Strength, he had been invincible.

In front of him, everyone was polite.

Even the Huo Family Patriarch treated him with respect and he had never suffered such a great humiliation as today.

Anger, frustration, unwillingness, resentment, and other negative emotions surged wildly within Uncle Zhou. He glared fiercely at Su Fan, murderous intent rising in his heart.

At this moment, Uncle Zhou, completely dominated by intense anger, totally ignored why Su Fan was able to hit him... As the guests discussed, the cultivation of a Martial Artist is not achieved overnight.

Uncle Zhou had spent most of his life to gain his current strength.

He absolutely did not believe that a young punk like Su Fan possessed stronger cultivation than him.

Now he was going to slap this bastard to death, to let him know what it means... an Inner Strength master cannot be insulted!!!

"Can you withstand this slap of mine, decades of cultivation?!"

"If you can't, then die!!!"

Facing Uncle Zhou's icy gaze and incoming slap.

Su Fan's frown deepened, then he suddenly glared at the other party:

"A mere rat, an ant!"

"I told you to lower your head! Truly lacking self-awareness, do you even qualify to look at me directly!!!"

Su Fan was furious, like a provoked lion, and slapped Uncle Zhou directly on the forehead with a powerful blow, sending him face-first into the banquet hall's tiles...