Slap!

Zhongliang had obviously trained before. As Yu Ningxue extended her hand, she hadn’t even hit Zhongliang when he blocked her with his hand. Zhongliang laughed, "What’s the matter? Can’t wait?"

Zhongliang grew up on the border. Mixing with mercenary groups daily, he’s well-versed in combat techniques from home and abroad. So dealing with a Yu Ningxue wasn’t a big deal. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"What, cat got your tongue? Let me tell you... Ow!!!!" Seeing Yu Ningxue looking helpless against him, Zhongliang felt extremely pleased. Just as he was about to taunt her further, a sharp pain shot through his backside, and he roared.

"Who?? Who dares to hit me??" Zhongliang turned around, only to see Xiao Tian grinning at him. It was obvious that it was Xiao Tian who made the move.

"You’re courting death!" Zhongliang gritting his teeth against the pain in his backside, charged at Xiao Tian with a punch. But Xiao Tian remained stationary. Just as Zhongliang was about to reach him, Xiao Tian suddenly disappeared.

Zhongliang was bewildered, "Where did he... Ow!!"

No sooner did the words leave Zhongliang’s mouth than Xiao Tian kicked him hard again in the backside. This kick seemed to shatter his bones, bringing tears to his eyes as he clutched his backside and ran around in a frenzy.

"I heard you look down on beggars?"

Before Zhongliang could react, Xiao Tian’s cold voice echoed. Hearing Xiao Tian’s voice made Zhongliang shudder violently. Having been kicked twice now by Xiao Tian, the pain that seemed to seep into his bones scared him to the core.

"Please don’t hit me... please don’t hit me!" Knowing he was no match for Xiao Tian, Zhongliang begged for mercy.

Xiao Tian smirked coldly, pulled out a dagger, and swiftly slashed it across Zhongliang’s body. A few seconds later, Zhongliang’s expensive suit was tattered and torn, resembling that of a beggar.

Xiao Tian pointed to a spot next to a little boy and ordered coldly, "Squat there and beg."

"You!!" Zhongliang looked at his ragged clothes, feeling both heartache and fury. But having experienced Xiao Tian’s power and speed firsthand, he dared not refuse.

After all, those two kicks from Xiao Tian felt like life-ending pain and agony for him!

Seeing Zhongliang’s hesitation, Xiao Tian casually smiled and stepped towards him, "Seems like you’re itching for more... "

"I’ll go! I’ll go!!" Seeing Xiao Tian approach, Zhongliang nearly jumped out of his skin in fear. Without another word, he squatted at the roadside, gritting his teeth, and murmured, "Spare some change... spare some change..."

Zhongliang’s bizarre appearance attracted the laughter and curiosity of countless passersby. His face turned pale as a ghost. Still, he was helpless before Xiao Tian and filled with rage.

Zhongliang’s face was twisted with embarrassment, especially after having just claimed that a beggar’s worth wasn’t even that of his pants. Yet now he himself squatted here as a beggar!

Xiao Tian, seeing Zhongliang’s sorry state, smiled in satisfaction. At this moment, Yu Ningxue also dialed the number of a city welfare institute to have them take away the poor little beggar.

After Xiao Tian and Yu Ningxue left, Zhongliang stood up furiously, glaring at their backs, and shouted, "You two just wait; I’ll find someone to finish you off!!"

"Young Master! The boss has instructed us to focus on winning the bid first and then consider revenge. In a small place like Shanghai City, how many could escape your grasp?" A subordinate quickly advised at seeing Zhongliang’s rage taking over.

Slap!

With already a foul mood, Zhongliang turned and slapped the subordinate, "You need to remind me?"

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That evening, Xiao Tian returned after a long stay to Lin Bingxuan’s villa. Using the key to enter, he found the living room lights on, and fruit laid out on the table, but there was no sign of Lin Bingxuan.

Xiao Tian frowned and began searching. Finally, the sound of running water from the bath caught his attention.

Delighted, Xiao Tian mischievously dashed to the bath, grinning mischievously, "Bingxuan darling? I know you’re in there!"

"Oh, Xiao Tian, you’re back?"

Hearing Xiao Tian’s voice from outside, Lin Bingxuan was thrilled. "Wait a moment, I’m almost done."

"Don’t!" Xiao Tian shook his head like a rattle, "I want to bathe too; let’s bathe together."

"Ah?" In the bath, Lin Bingxuan glanced at her graceful body, blushing, "No way, you wash on your own!"

"Hey!" Standing outside the bath, Xiao Tian sighed as he heard her refuse. In a somber tone, he said, "I’ve been away for a month, can’t even take a bath together? Fine, I’ll just head to a hotel to find someone who will."

With those words, Xiao Tian turned to leave. After only a few steps, a light burst from behind as Lin Bingxuan, blushing fiercely, pushed open the bathroom door in anger, "How dare you??"

"Hehe." Like a tiger pouncing on its prey, Xiao Tian swiftly rushed to Lin Bingxuan, scooped up her soft, delicate body, and laughed, "I knew my Bingxuan darling wouldn’t let me bathe alone."

Without further ado, Xiao Tian carried Lin Bingxuan into the bath. As if knowing what would happen next, Lin Bingxuan, face blazing, playfully smacked Xiao Tian’s back and playfully chided, "You’re always bullying me!"

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Next day, 9 AM. After last night’s "rejuvenation," Xiao Tian felt an ease and joy throughout his body as he drove, cheerfully humming, with Lin Bingxuan towards the "Imperial Diamond Auction" in Shanghai City.

Located at the International Center of Shanghai City, the Imperial Diamond Auction is renowned throughout Huaxia. It’s also a venue exclusively for the wealthy.

The auction’s minimum requirement for attendees is having assets worth ten million!

So those who come are all influential figures. Given the high costs, the items on offer this time are also impressive. Here, you’re always bound to see things rarely seen elsewhere, including priceless treasures.

Currently, within the auction, a group of young wealthies from Shanghai City gathered. They surrounded Zhongliang, who had a run-in with Xiao Tian last night, with flattering words.

"Haha, it’s truly our honor to have someone like Young Master Zhong at our auction!" A director from the auction hurried over to please him.