Chapter 79: Breaking Your Arms

None of the people on the scene could have imagined that the ruthless person who had just fought Shan Yanghui to a draw… was actually a live-in son-in-law?

Hearing the snickering from the crowd around him, Xiao Fan's expression also sank.

He turned his head and cast a cold glance, and the people who had been laughing loudly just a moment ago immediately shut their mouths.

They had almost forgotten that the person before them was a ruthless figure… the one who had thrown Li Dong half to death…

Even if he was a live-in son-in-law, he was not someone they could afford to provoke.

However, just because they stopped laughing did not mean Li Dong would keep his mouth shut.

"Kid, I really didn't expect you to be a live-in son-in-law. Why aren't you at home serving your wife properly instead of running here?"

The four people behind Li Dong also wanted to speak up… but after seeing Xiao Fan's gaze, they all behaved themselves.

Li Dong dared to mock him, but they certainly did not.

The managing deacon sneered, "So you are a live-in son-in-law. Those who live off women deserve punishment even more… I will break one of your arms to teach you a lesson so you can be more careful in the Jixian Sect in the future."

He had heard that Xiao Fan was a live-in son-in-law, and in his impression, Jingchuan was an insignificant little city… therefore, he would not be the least bit polite to Xiao Fan.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan's expression darkened further. He said in a deep voice, "Why only punish me? They were the ones who came to cause trouble; shouldn't they be punished too?"

"Kid, are you questioning me?" The managing deacon's voice instantly grew louder.

A ball of anger rose in Xiao Fan's heart. He was just about to lash out, but Zhu Gang walked up from the side.

"My lord, my lord, please calm your anger. I am from the Zhu family of Pingwan City. I beg you to forgive my brother this time, considering his ignorance…"

Zhu Gang put on a fawning smile, and then took a Storage Pouch from his bosom and shoved it into the managing deacon's arms.

"The Zhu family of Pingwan City… no wonder you little fatty are so slick." The managing deacon looked at Zhu Gang with a smile, then glanced sideways at Xiao Fan, "Considering this is your first offense, the punishment of breaking an arm is a bit too heavy. I will lighten the sentence and punish you with one hundred lashes to serve as a warning to others…"

Zhu Gang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he didn't lose an arm, it was fine.

"Wait!" However, at this moment, Li Dong's voice rang out. He then whispered into the deacon's ear, "My lord, I have a blood feud with this Xiao Fan and hope you can punish him severely… My second brother is the Inner Sect Disciple Li Qishui. I hope you can do me this small favor for the sake of my brother's Face."

After saying this, Li Dong showed an expression of heartache as he took a Storage Pouch from his bosom and handed it to the managing deacon.

Li Qishui was quite famous in the Jixian Sect and was an outstanding figure among the Inner Sect Disciples. His cultivation was the same as this managing deacon, both being in the Tongtian Realm.

The managing deacon checked the Storage Pouch Li Dong gave him, and even he was somewhat shocked. Inside were a full one thousand Spirit Stones… This was a large sum; Zhu Gang had only given two hundred just a moment ago…

"Rest assured, we are all our own people." The managing deacon nodded at Li Dong with a smile.

Then he turned his head and immediately changed his expression. He threw the Storage Pouch Zhu Gang had given him back and said sternly, "Zhu Gang, what do you take this deacon for? To dare to openly bribe me! Considering this is your first time, I will let it slide, but if there is a next time, I will punish you severely without leniency!"

At this moment, the managing deacon had already forgotten what he had just said… putting on a look of impartiality.

Zhu Gang was stunned. He glanced at the beaming Li Dong and immediately understood the reason.

Xiao Fan naturally saw all of this, and without even needing to think, he knew it must be because he had received benefits from Li Dong.

"Damn it…" Xiao Fan cursed inwardly. He kept his composure, but silently began to circulate the Nine Transformations of Qi. If this deacon really intended to attack him… even if he knew he was no match, he would still resist!

The deacon looked at Xiao Fan and said coldly, "Xiao Fan, you have wantonly caused trouble, damaged sect buildings, and defied your superiors. I sentence you to have both arms broken; execute the punishment immediately."

His voice was loud, and everyone around could hear it clearly. The expressions of the youths who were watching and waiting to participate in the selection also changed…

Although they hadn't seen what happened, they could guess that it must have been Li Dong and the others who started the trouble. Yet, it was Xiao Fan who was going to be punished?

However, no one spoke up. Who would offend an Outer Sect deacon for the sake of a complete stranger?

"My lord, please show mercy… that is not what you said just a moment ago." Zhu Gang panicked and hurriedly spoke up, wanting to defend Xiao Fan.

However, the deacon didn't even glance at him. Li Dong's Face was filled with a triumphant smile as he looked at Xiao Fan, as if saying to him: See? So what if you are strong?

Shan Yanghui did not speak. Whatever happened next had nothing to do with him… He only looked at Xiao Fan with some pity. Even though the other party had good talent, he lacked a good background and was destined to be at the mercy of others.

Xiao Fan's eyes were cold and sharp. He did not speak, having already prepared himself for a fight to the death.

"Xiao Fan, why haven't you come over to accept your punishment yet…" The managing deacon said coldly. He took a step forward, and a wave of pressure enveloped Xiao Fan.

However, at this moment, the majestic voice of a middle-aged man echoed from mid-air. "Considering this is Xiao Fan's first offense, he is given a warning. This matter is dropped."

It was a plain sentence without any nonsense. Everyone present was stunned and looked up into the air, but they saw nothing.

However, the managing deacon's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly said, "As you command."

There was no reaction from mid-air, and the voice did not appear again. Li Dong and Shan Yanghui were also stunned, but upon hearing that Xiao Fan was safe, Li Dong's expression became ferocious.

"Deacon, you clearly just announced the punishment for Xiao Fan. How can you change your mind just like that!" Li Dong had not noticed the managing deacon's expression just now and was filled with anger.

"Shut up!" The managing deacon shouted hurriedly. His shout caused Li Dong to regain some clarity.

The other party could transmit their voice without even showing themselves… and the managing deacon was so afraid. The other party was at least an expert of the Xuandan Realm!!

"This matter is dropped. Xiao Fan is innocent." The managing deacon left this one sentence and hurriedly turned and left… unwilling to stay a moment longer.

Xiao Fan was stunned. Was he really okay just like that?

Zhu Gang hadn't reacted either, but it was fine as long as Xiao Fan was safe.

The crowd dispersed. Many people were whispering about who the person who had spoken just now was… No one could guess, but one thing was certain: the person must be a big shot in the Jixian Sect's Outer Sect…

"Damn it…" Li Dong glared fiercely at Xiao Fan and then turned and left. Shan Yanghui's expression was somewhat strange. He took a deep look at Xiao Fan and also turned and left.

"Big Brother, it's over, right? You scared me to death just now." Zhu Gang patted his chest, panting heavily.

"It's fine, let's go." Xiao Fan said. Although he was inwardly puzzled as to why the person who spoke had helped him… since the other party hadn't revealed themselves, there was no need for him to be impatient and insist on knowing their identity; it was enough to just remember this favor.