74: Sudden change

"General Qiu, his body is fine; he was brought in on time, and his bones didn't suffer irreversible damage."

In the ward.

The Director of the National Martial Arts University's infirmary bowed slightly and reported to a middle-aged man.

"When will he wake up?"

The middle-aged man's face showed no emotion, but his words carried an inexplicable pressure.

"He's already awake now."

"Get your people out!"

The middle-aged man finished speaking, pushed open the ward door, and walked in. Qiu Xiong, lying on the bed, saw the newcomer and immediately tried to get up, despite his injuries.

"Fa..."

"Slap!"

Before Qiu Xiong could finish his sentence, the other party slapped him. Qiu Xiong didn't dare to dodge and took the blow directly.

"Useless, you've completely shamed the Qiu Family, letting a rogue Martial Artist beat you like this in front of everyone. Do you even deserve the surname Qiu?

Do you know how much this incident affects me? Your eldest uncle, third uncle, fourth uncle, and fifth uncle are all laughing at me.

Everyone in the Family is discussing this matter. How could I have given birth to such a useless person like you? Look at your younger brother!"

"Father, it was my carelessness..." A hint of fear appeared on Qiu Xiong's face.

"Carelessness? Don't you know your own limits? You shameful thing, look at your sharp-mouthed, monkey-faced appearance; you don't look like my son at all."

Listening to his father's insults, Qiu Xiong's face showed no resentment, only deep, deep fear.

The middle-aged man finished speaking and threw a Medicinal Pill from his pocket onto Qiu Xiong's body.

"This is a Martial Ascension Pill. Kill Ye Liuyun, and you are still my son."

After speaking, the middle-aged man prepared to leave the ward.

Qiu Xiong stared blankly at the Medicinal Pill on the bed, slow to react.

The Martial Ascension Pill could temporarily boost a Martial Artist's strength by at least two levels, but its side effects were equally astonishing. This item was meant for a desperate, all-out struggle in the army.

If he used it, his future path would be cut off.

His Foundation would be difficult to repair, which meant he would become a useless person.

And killing Ye Liuyun.

This was even more unexpected for him. He only wanted to challenge Ye Liuyun to a match; he had no such intention.

Just because of this small matter, he had to kill Ye Liuyun?

Qiu Xiong gathered his courage and looked at the retreating figure.

"Father, I can defeat Ye Liuyun with my own strength. Just give me time, and I can definitely do it. But killing him, this..."

Qiu Tianding stopped and looked deeply at Qiu Xiong: "Now it's not about what you want to do, but what I tell you to do.

The Qiu Family's reputation is more important than you. After you've handled it, I will provide a prosperous path for you and your mother.

As a member of the Qiu Family, this is your mission."

After speaking, Qiu Tianding left the ward without any hesitation.

His voice contained only indifference, not a trace of emotion.

The Qiu Family was a large Family, and there were nearly fifteen people around Qiu Xiong's age within it.

The drama of succession within a large Family goes without saying.

Old Master Qiu had not yet decided on his successor, so his five sons were all trying every means to cultivate their offspring, increasing their leverage.

Qiu Xiong was Qiu Tianding's eldest son.

At the National Martial Arts University, he was a Genius, but within the Qiu Family, an S-rank ability was merely a starting point.

In other words, everyone had S-rank abilities.

So he wasn't special; he was only considered average within the Family. Now that this incident had occurred, Qiu Tianding instantly became the Family's laughingstock.

This had too great an impact on Qiu Tianding.

Qiu Xiong losing wasn't the important thing, but he lost to Ye Liuyun.

And Ye Liuyun was Wang Mang's Disciple.

Wang Mang and Old Master Qiu had always been at odds.

Therefore, this was why Qiu Tianding was willing to sacrifice Qiu Xiong's Aptitude to deal with Ye Liuyun.

If this matter was handled properly, not only would he not be affected, but it might even make the Old Master happy.

To gain the Old Master's favor, sacrificing one Qiu Xiong had no impact on him.

One could even say it was extremely worthwhile.

Qiu Xiong was not his most talented son.

So he didn't feel much heartache.

Of course, if it truly came to sacrificing his most talented son, he would not hesitate either.

As long as he could become the Qiu Family Head and gain all of the Old Master's resources.

Then he could have more sons.

In the quiet ward, blood vessels gradually appeared in Qiu Xiong's eyes.

He wasn't a fool; he also knew Ye Liuyun's identity. Even if he really killed him, his fate would probably be to be slapped to death by Qiu Tianding.

Both paths led to death!

Just because he competed with Ye Liuyun, and he was defeated, he had to die?

Qiu Xiong clenched his hands, and a surge of dissatisfaction gathered in his mind.

He was an adult now, not a child as before, nor a machine.

He reached out, grabbed the Medicinal Pill, and strode out of the ward... Principal's office.

The Director of the infirmary reported with his head down.

"Principal, General Qiu Tianding stayed in the ward for a while and then left."

Su Yuhua, Headmaster rubbed her temples and nodded: "I know. You go back to your work. If Qiu Tianding comes again, let me know immediately."

"Yes, Principal."

After the Director of the infirmary left.

Director Niu walked in from outside the door.

"You need to keep a close eye on Qiu Xiong and Ye Liuyun. We absolutely cannot have any accidents. This is a school, not their battleground. Within the school, we have the right to ensure their safety."

Director Niu looked up at Su Yuhua, Headmaster with a bitter smile: "Principal, Qiu Xiong has gone in the direction of Ye Liuyun's house..."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuhua, Headmaster got up and instantly disappeared from the office.

What you fear most comes true... Bang bang bang!

Ye Liuyun had just returned home from the training hall.

As he took off his combat suit and walked towards the bathroom, there was a violent knocking on the door.

"Who is it? Can you be gentler? If you break the door, you'll have to pay me triple compensation."

Saying this, he opened the door and saw Qiu Xiong with bloodshot eyes.

"Hmm?"

Before the expression could fully form on Ye Liuyun's face, Qiu Xiong suddenly threw a punch, and the immense Five Yang Orthodox Thunder exploded from it.

"Holy crap!"

Ye Liuyun exclaimed, his body instinctively flipping backward.

Bang.

The entire door was blasted open by Qiu Xiong's punch.

"Qiu Xiong, are you freaking crazy?!" Ye Liuyun looked at the shattered door, still shaken.

Did this guy take drugs or something?

This was a residential area, not a fighting arena. If you act on your own, it doesn't matter if you're a big shot; even the Principal's son wouldn't get away with it.

Qiu Xiong was clearly out of his mind now.

He relentlessly launched a barrage of attacks at Ye Liuyun.

Soon, the first floor was wildly ravaged by Qiu Xiong, turning into a chaotic mess. The surrounding furniture was blasted away by lightning, and the room was filled with smoke.

After dodging everywhere, Ye Liuyun also reached his breaking point.

Damn it, he thought he was crazy enough, but he didn't expect this Qiu Xiong to be even crazier.

"Qiu Xiong, if you don't stop, I'm going to fight back!"

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