Not long after Qin Xuan's car had left.
Two black Audi A8s elegantly glided to a stop at the exit of the parking lot.
The men in the cars were prominent figures in the capital.
Xiao Hongzhang, the eldest son of the Xiao family, was a martial artist at the peak of the Xiantian realm, with rumors suggesting he would break through to the Huajin realm within a year.
Xiao Yiying was his only son.
"Ah Kuang, go and see why Yiying hasn't come out after all this time."
Outside the car door, a young man in green bowed slightly, then turned and walked towards the airport.
"Young Master, the Dragon Country Martial Arts Exchange is about to be held. It is likely that after this event, the Master will hand over the position of family head to you," said Qiu Mao, Xiao Hongzhang's confidant, from the passenger seat as he leaned over.
"It's all up to the Master's wishes," Xiao Hongzhang replied, looking at Qiu Mao and smiling as he adjusted the cuffs of his Tang suit.
"We just need to do our own jobs well and contribute to the Xiao family."
"Your vision, Young Master, is indeed beyond our comprehension," Qiu Mao chuckled.
"Now that you've achieved the peak of Xiantian and are one step away from Huajin, you'll have a significant voice in the capital."
"That's not entirely true," Xiao Hongzhang said with a smile.
"The capital is full of hidden talents, so it's best for us to remain low-key."
"As for Huajin, it requires opportunity. The Master has been at the peak of Xiantian for twenty years and has finally achieved Huajin. Our Xiao family only has a few Huajin powerhouses."
Qiu Mao pursed his lips and nodded, appearing enlightened.
"You," Xiao Hongzhang sat up and gently patted Qiu Mao's shoulder.
"One thing is certain, and that is change. Until everything settles, there are variables. Just focus on what you need to do."
Qiu Mao nodded vigorously, looking deeply convinced.
He knew his master's ways thoroughly.
Flattery couldn't be too direct; it had to be subtle.
Qiu Mao's phone rang. He looked up at Xiao Hongzhang, and seeing his young master nod, he answered the call.
He heard Zhao Kuang's deep voice on the other end.
"Third Brother, hurry in, the young master... something has happened."
Qiu Mao hung up the phone, looked at Xiao Hongzhang, and seeing his young master's grim expression, he quickly got out of the car to open the door for him.
"Brat, what trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?"
Xiao Hongzhang got out of the car and said to the car parked ahead.
"Leave one person here. The rest of you, follow me."
...
At the airport parking lot exit, cars were leaving one by one.
Although Xiao Yiying's small Mercedes had been moved, the long queue it had caused couldn't be cleared instantly.
As people passed by Xiao Yiying, many pointed and whispered.
"That young master of the Xiao family, everyone knows what he's trying to do."
"Exactly. He likes the girl, why not just say it directly instead of doing this."
"If he reveals his identity as a member of the Xiao family, who wouldn't comply with him? He insists on causing trouble."
"In my opinion, he's disgracing the Xiao family."
"Hey, you, say less. If the Xiao family overhears, you'll be in trouble."
"I tell you, that tough guy earlier was really something. That was the Xiao family!"
...
The traffic was bustling and orderly.
Perhaps it was Xiao Yiying's usual arrogant and overbearing behavior, or perhaps it was just bad luck that day.
Not a single person who passed by offered to call for him.
After Xiao Yiying took Qin Xuan's elbow strike, his chest felt as if it were being crushed by a boulder.
He didn't even have the strength to groan, let alone call home.
"Young Master? Young Master!"
Zhao Kuang, clad in green, had been walking leisurely. When he saw Xiao Yiying's car and then recognized him, he panicked.
"Qin... Qin Xuan." Xiao Yiying managed to hold on until his own people arrived. After uttering two words, he lost consciousness.
Zhao Kuang was in a state of disarray. He felt Xiao Yiying's pulse but couldn't ascertain his condition.
With no time to think further, he quickly dialed Qiu Mao.
"Hurry in, the young master... something has happened."