Chapter Four: A Single Kick to Death

Although easily defeating Jiang, they might not be a match for the two of them.

Jiang was taken aback when, just as he lunged forward, two retainers were kicked flying with a single strike of the foot.

The family allowed its descendants to spar and compete, but strictly forbade them from killing one another. Jiang would have been punished for murder, but no such mercy was shown to these two retainers.

Thud.

Thud.

The two retainers fell to either side of Jiang, their eyes wide with disbelief, already dead.

Their eyes were closed in death.

They never expected to lose their lives from just a kick; they had completely underestimated Jiang’s strength.

Swallowing nervously, Jiang’s face was filled with terror and lingering fear.

If these had been family descendants, they likely would have ended up like these two retainers—lifeless corpses.

At this moment, a glimmer of relief stirred in Jiang’s heart. It seemed that being slapped a few times was already a lenient outcome.

“Just a misunderstanding earlier. Let’s call it even and pretend it never happened. What do you say?” The other spoke with a wry smile, eyeing Jiang apprehensively.

“Call it even? Do you think that’s possible?” came a cold sneer.

Had Jiang’s strength not suddenly surged, he would have been beaten senseless and likely met a deadly fate by now.

“Then what do you suggest?”

Jiang’s heart trembled.

“If you dare to have designs on me again, I won’t hesitate to ruin your manhood. You’ve injured me, so leave behind the silver you have on you as compensation, then get out.”

A chill swept through his groin; Jiang shivered instinctively, his face aching as he tossed over a thousand taels of silver—his savings accumulated over many years.

In disgrace, he fled the courtyard, vowing never to let this matter rest peacefully.

Reporting to the family would surely lead to the entire clan learning about it, so he could only seek help from the family’s outstanding younger generation.

“I won’t let you suffer injustice.”

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The fire dragon swept through, burning the two retainers’ bodies to nothingness. Apologies filled her tear-streaked face; so young, she had sacrificed so much without regret, yet failed to protect him, which weighed heavily on her conscience.

In this ruthless world, lacking sufficient strength meant you couldn’t even protect those close to you.

She must quickly enhance her power to ensure such things never happen again.

Seeing the concerned gaze before her, her heart felt as sweet as honey, her delicate face flushed with a rosy glow. “Young master, I’m useless and have only been a burden. If only I could cultivate, then I could protect you.”

A flicker of disappointment crossed her beautiful eyes. At twelve years old, she had yet to awaken, and likely never would in this lifetime.

“Don’t lose heart. There’s still a chance to awaken before sixteen,” she was comforted.

Obediently, she nodded, pressing her cherry lips together. A trace of stubbornness flashed in her eyes as she resolved silentlyI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.