55: Chapter 55 Easy Leveling Up

As soon as Ouyang Changgong spoke, Xiang Tian stumbled.

He nearly fell flat on the ground.

He quickly steadied himself, clicking his tongue inwardly.

Uncle is really too bold with his words!

In his past life, this would definitely be considered close relatives; it was absolutely out of the question!

He hurriedly suppressed this ridiculous thought.

"Dad! What nonsense are you talking about!" Ouyang Yuexi instantly bristled.

She rolled her eyes beautifully. "How can you just make a bet like that?"

"I think this bet is quite good." To everyone's surprise, Xiang Ting actually smiled and agreed.

"Mom! You... you're actually joining Dad in this nonsense!" Ouyang Yuexi was completely speechless.

Her own parents were hell-bent on pushing her into a pit of fire.

"Xiaoxi, listen to me." Xiang Ting's smile faded.

She said seriously, "If Xiao Tian really manages to win the Xiang Family's competition..."

"...that would mean he is strong and talented enough."

"He would also be able to protect you. Such a person is worthy of you."

"Hmph! Mom, you just can't wait to marry me off to your nephew!" Ouyang Yuexi said huffily.

"If he didn't have any Dao Companions, I might consider it, but he already has several!"

To dispel her parents' ideas...

...Ouyang Yuexi simply exposed all of Xiang Tian's secrets.

She even mentioned that he had Xiahou Yu and Duanmu Hongdie back at the Haotian Sect.

She thought her parents would give up the idea then and there.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Ting smiled even more gratifiedly, "Oh my! Our Xiao Tian has actually become so capable!"

Ouyang Yuexi almost fell over on the spot upon hearing this.

What kind of logic was her mother using?!

On the other side, Xiang Tian was about to persuade Ouyang Changgong to take back the bet.

But the other man spoke first, "Xiao Tian, you don't really think you can become the Young Lord of the Xiang Family, do you?"

Ouyang Changgong had a helpless expression on his face.

He muttered to himself.

This kid was good in every way, but he loved to boast too much; that wouldn't do.

"Uncle, I have confidence in myself," Xiang Tian said firmly.

"Forget it, we'll talk about it later." Ouyang Changgong waved his hand.

"I'll take you to meet the Disciples of the Ouyang Family now, so you can gain some experience."

"Mhm!" Xiang Tian nodded in agreement.

Just as the two were about to leave, Xiang Ting suddenly spoke up, "Xiao Tian, come here."

"Aunt, is something the matter?" Xiang Tian stopped.

"What could be the matter?" Xiang Ting smiled suggestively.

"I heard from Xiaoxi that you have two wives. Come and tell me all about it!"

As she spoke, she gestured for Xiang Tian to sit beside her.

Xiang Tian had no choice but to sit down obediently.

He recounted his stories with Xiahou Yu and Duanmu Hongdie in detail.

This conversation lasted for several hours.

"What did you say? I've become a great-aunt?" When she heard that Xiahou Yu had given birth to a son, Xiang Yi...

...Xiang Ting was so excited she almost jumped up.

"Yes, Aunt. The child is named Xiang Yi; Xiaoyu gave birth to him," Xiang Tian said.

"That name is way too casual!" Xiang Ting chided.

Then she sighed, "Sigh! I really want to go and hold that little fellow right now. Unfortunately, the Xiang Family is currently sealed off, so I won't be able to see him for a while."

Afterward, she pulled Yan Qingyu to her side.

She asked about her family background and cultivation, chatting happily until late at night.

"Xiaoxi, it's getting late. Take the two of them to rest first." Xiang Ting yawned.

She instructed, "Tomorrow, have your father take Xiao Tian to the Branch Family Disciples' area to Cultivate and temper him properly."

"I know, Mom." Ouyang Yuexi nodded.

She led Xiang Tian and Yan Qingyu toward the guest rooms.

After the three of them left...

...Xiang Ting acted coquettishly toward Ouyang Changgong, "Changgong, I can't walk anymore. Hurry and carry me inside."

"How old are you? You're about to become a great-aunt, yet you still want me to carry you." Ouyang Changgong shook his head helplessly.

"I don't care, I want you to carry me!"

"I really can't do anything with you." Ouyang Changgong bent down and picked up Xiang Ting.

He slowly walked into the inner room.

Ouyang Yuexi, walking ahead, looked completely helpless.

She had long since grown accustomed to this kind of public display of affection.

Her parents frequently flaunted their love in front of her.

Sometimes she even wondered if she had been picked up from the streets.

After bringing the two of them to the door of a luxurious guest room...

...Ouyang Yuexi turned to leave. "Rest well. My father will come to call for you tomorrow."

"Husband, I want a hug!" Yan Qingyu stretched out her arms.

"We're already at the door; just go in yourself." Xiang Tian was a bit speechless.

Why was this woman suddenly acting coquettishly?

"I want you to carry me inside," Yan Qingyu insisted.

Helpless, Xiang Tian could only bend down and pick her up.

He pushed the door open and walked into the guest room.

The interior was extremely luxurious, comparable to a presidential suite from his past life.

It didn't just have a bedroom; there was also a study, a tea room, and several other rooms.

Everything was provided.

Early the next morning.

After Xiang Tian finished washing up, he followed Ouyang Changgong to the Branch Family Disciples' cultivation area.

"Xiao Tian, you should understand what your aunt meant, right?" Ouyang Changgong asked on the way.

"Of course. Isn't it just to let me temper my Heart-Nature and improve my strength here?" Xiang Tian replied.

"As long as you understand." Ouyang Changgong nodded.

He handed Xiang Tian a yellowed manual. "This is a Profound Rank Martial Skill called 'Mount Tai Fist.' Its power is impressive; Cultivate it well."

"Thank you, Uncle." Xiang Tian took the manual, his heart stirring.

The two arrived at the cultivation grounds.

Ouyang Changgong called out loudly to the Disciples present, "Everyone, quiet down!"

"Fifth Lord!" Seeing him...

...the Disciples stopped their Cultivation one after another and cupped their fists in salute to Ouyang Changgong with respectful attitudes.

"There's no need to be so formal." Ouyang Changgong waved his hand.

"I'm here today because I want to introduce a new member to you."

He stepped aside to reveal Xiang Tian behind him.

He continued, "He is my nephew, Xiang Tian. He will be Cultivating here with you from now on. Everyone, look out for each other."

After saying that, Ouyang Changgong turned and left.

He knew deep down that only by letting Xiang Tian grow under pressure...

...could his will truly be tempered, allowing him to become a man who stands tall between heaven and earth.

As soon as Ouyang Changgong left, the originally quiet cultivation grounds instantly became noisy.

A group of Disciples surrounded Xiang Tian, their eyes filled with disdain and mockery.

"Yo! Who is this? He actually dares to come to our branch family Disciple area?"

"Just an outsider with a different surname; is he even worthy of Cultivating with us?"

"Haha! Exactly. If it were me, I would have packed my bags and left long ago. How could I have the face to stay here?"

"Does this kid not know his own situation? Outsiders in the Ouyang Family are basically dispensable!"

"Reckless fool, he actually dares to come here to leech resources!"

"..."

Various mocking remarks surged toward Xiang Tian like a tide.

They didn't hide their hostility in the slightest.

Xiang Tian's brow twitched slightly as he put the 'Mount Tai Fist' into his Storage Pouch.

He thought to himself, "System, master the 'Mount Tai Fist'!"

[Ding! 300 face-slapping points consumed. 'Mount Tai Fist' has been mastered!]

As soon as the System notification sounded, countless Cultivation insights regarding the 'Mount Tai Fist' flooded into Xiang Tian's mind.

Every Move and every exertion technique in the manual...

...he knew them like the back of his hand.

"Haha! Look at this kid; he's actually spacing out. Could he be dazed by what we said?"

"I think he's just a coward who doesn't dare to talk back!"

"Kid, I advise you to get lost quickly. This isn't a place you should be!"

Facing everyone's mockery, Xiang Tian let out a sneer.

He could tell that the Cultivation of these Disciples was all in the Supernatural Realm.

They indeed had the capital to be arrogant.

But in his eyes, they were nothing more than a bunch of clowns.

"Since none of you think much of me, how about this: I'll fight you. Do you dare to accept?" Xiang Tian slowly walked onto the arena stage in the center of the training grounds.

His gaze swept over the Disciples present, his tone indifferent.

This action of his actually surprised the Disciples present.

They all looked over.

"Yo! This kid actually has some guts, daring to challenge us proactively?"

"Who among you will go up and fight him? Give this ignorant kid a good lesson!"

"But this kid is only at the third level of the Supernatural Realm. If we hit him too hard and make him cry, it'll be troublesome if the Fifth Lord blames us."

"Right! Could this kid be trying to play the 'self-injury' card? Intentionally letting us hurt him so he can go complain to the Fifth Lord?"

"Holy crap! I almost fell for it! This kid is too devious!"

"What are you afraid of? We'll find a Disciple who is also at the third level of the Supernatural Realm to fight him. Even if we win, the Fifth Lord won't have anything to say!"

"..."

The crowd discussed for a moment.

Eventually, they chose a thin and small male Disciple.

That male Disciple stepped onto the stage.

He curled his lip disdainfully at Xiang Tian. "Kid, if you know what's good for you, jump off the stage yourself, lest you get beaten black and blue and make a fool of yourself!"

"Too much nonsense." Xiang Tian couldn't be bothered to waste words on him.

His figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in front of the other person.

"Slap!"

A crisp slapping sound rang out.

Before the male Disciple could react, he was sent flying by Xiang Tian's slap.

He fell below the stage, spitting blood, and fainted.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for a successful face-slap. Cultivation increased by one level. Reward: 1,000 face-slapping points!]

The Disciples present were instantly petrified, the mocking smiles on their faces freezing.

"He... he was actually insta-killed?"

"One slap? Just one slap sent a third-level Supernatural Realm Disciple flying?"

"What is this kid's background? How can he be so strong?"

Everyone looked at Xiang Tian again, their eyes filled with wariness.

They no longer dared to show the slightest contempt.

Xiang Tian stood on the stage, looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

He said indifferently, "Next. This Young Master is in a hurry."

"Damn! This guy is way too arrogant! I can't help but want to go up and teach him a lesson!"

"Me too! I don't believe he's really that powerful!"

"Hmph! Maybe that Disciple just now was intentionally taking it easy on him. I can definitely win if I go up!"

A tall male Disciple walked onto the stage in a rage.

His Cultivation had already reached the fifth level of the Supernatural Realm, one level higher than Xiang Tian.

"Kid, you were lucky just now to run into a piece of trash. Now that you've met me, let's see how you can still be so arrogant!" The male Disciple grinned savagely.

Xiang Tian glanced at him, too lazy for words.

His figure flashed again, his speed reaching the extreme.

"Slap!"

Another crisp slapping sound.

That fifth-level Supernatural Realm Disciple didn't even have a chance to react.

He was sent flying by Xiang Tian's slap.

He crashed into the ground and struggled for a long time without being able to get up.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for a successful face-slap. Cultivation increased by one level to the fifth level of the Supernatural Realm. Reward: 1,000 face-slapping points!]

After two consecutive insta-kills, both settled with a single slap, the Disciples present were completely dumbfounded. The cultivation grounds were dead silent; one could hear a pin drop.

"He... this kid actually used only one slap again!"

"A fifth-level Supernatural Realm was also insta-killed? This is way too ridiculous!"

"I clearly saw him at the third level of the Supernatural Realm just now; how did he suddenly become fifth-level?"

"Even for a peerless Genius, nobody levels up this fast, right? This kid is definitely hiding his Cultivation!"

"So he was pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger! We were all fooled by him!"

"What should we do? We're no match for him at all!"

"How about... we go ask the Core Disciples for help?"

"That's our only option; otherwise, we'll have to suffer a setback here today!"

"..."

The Disciples whispered among themselves; no one dared to step forward to challenge Xiang Tian anymore.