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After parting ways with Zhao Dapeng, Ye Xiao immediately prepared to head to school, but he found a crowd gathered not far from the school. Driven by curiosity, Ye Xiao also walked over!

Only a short while after he arrived, Ye Xiao heard Zhan Bo's voice!

"I'm telling you, don't make trouble for yourselves, I don't hold back when I strike!"

Upon hearing Zhan Bo's words, Ye Xiao couldn't help but let out a wry smile. Was this kid flaunting his little bit of martial arts and playing the boss already? If that was the case, Ye Xiao really had to give him a proper lesson today; otherwise, how could he let him swagger through the martial arts world without knowing the immensity of heaven and earth?

After getting closer, Ye Xiao saw that there were several people standing with Zhan Bo. One of them was actually Lin Dieying from yesterday, who was looking quite tense. And in front of Lin Dieying and Zhan Bo stood three young men with fashionably dyed hair, who also seemed to be around eighteen or nineteen years old!

"Hey, this kid sure can talk. No restraint in your fighting, huh? Are you some martial arts master? Come on then, try to knock me down!" One of the youths laughed and taunted Zhan Bo, who was very hesitant at this point. It wasn't that he suddenly didn't want to use his martial arts; it's just that, being a novice, he hadn't seen much effect yet, and even if he tried it, it would be no different from not using it at all!

Zhan Bo knew his own strength. These youths before him were local thugs, and if he offended them now, it would likely be the end of him. None of these guys were good news!

"Come on, big shot, why don't you try fighting me and see?" One of the youths mocked and pushed Zhan Bo, who stumbled and nearly fell. The surrounding crowd roared with mocking laughter as Zhan Bo struggled to keep his balance.

However, just as Zhan Bo was pushed back, he noticed among the crowd a familiar face!

"Brother Xiao!" Zhan Bo saw Ye Xiao!

After Zhan Bo said this, several people turned their gaze toward Ye Xiao. Ye Xiao was thin and not at all bulky, so it was unlikely that many people would be intimidated by him.

The thugs looked at Ye Xiao and sized him up before one of them asked, "He calls you Brother Xiao?"

Ye Xiao chuckled and replied, "He's overestimating me!"

"You're really overestimating you, ought I overestimate you as well, Brother Xiao? Haha, fuck, go to hell with all that in front of me!" The youth sneered.

Ye Xiao, feeling disdainful in his heart, yet didn't want to escalate things. After all, he was Ling Shuya's bodyguard, and making a scene every day would be detrimental to protecting her.

So, Ye Xiao opted for a peaceful resolution.

"It was just a joke among us. Big brother, I don't know how my friend offended you, but how about I apologize to you on his behalf and you let him off? Please, give me some face!" Ye Xiao smiled sheepishly at the youths.

"Haha, who the hell are you for me to give you face, and do you even have any face to speak of?" The youth burst into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.

Even Zhan Bo was taken aback for a moment. How had the unstoppable Brother Xiao from yesterday suddenly become so timid? Was this still Brother Xiao?

Ye Xiao still smiled at the guy and said, "I may not have much face, but you've got to at least let me know what's going on, right?"

Before the youth could answer, Zhan Bo spoke up loudly, "Brother Xiao, these guys are trying to bully Lin Dieying, and she's a student at our school!"

Ye Xiao couldn't help but laugh upon hearing Zhan Bo's words. Was this kid trying to play hero saving the damsel and ended up nearly getting beaten up instead?

Ye Xiao glanced at Lin Dieying, who at this point was pale with fear and on the verge of tears, obviously feeling wronged.

Ye Xiao addressed the youth, "We're all students here. If we've offended you, please let it pass. We're young and ignorant. I'll have them apologize to you; we're sorry!"

"Fuck, what a bunch of losers. I thought you were someone impressive!" One of the youths looked at Ye Xiao with disdain, then focused his attention on Zhan Bo, saying, "You wanted to play the hero saving the damsel, huh? Today I'm going to teach you what happens when you overestimate yourself!"

Saying this, the youth strode towards Zhan Bo with a fist raised to hit him. Zhan Bo, terrified, kept retreating. He wondered what bad luck he had encountered these past two days; was he meant to be beaten up every day?

But just when Zhan Bo had braced himself for the beating, after a few seconds of waiting, the expected fist hadn't landed on him. Zhan Bo looked at the youth and saw his fist was raised in mid-air but stayed there, frozen. Although he wanted to lower or retract his fist, at this point, it was out of his hands because Ye Xiao had already grabbed the youth's wrist with an iron-like grip!

Though the youth wasn't particularly big or muscular, he wasn't weak, so when Ye Xiao grabbed his arm and made it impossible for him to let go, everyone around was startled.

All eyes were now on Ye Xiao. He really didn't want to cause trouble, but seeing someone intent on hitting Zhan Bo, despite having begged and spoken kindly, there was no choice left but to intervene.

"Fuck, you dare to block me!" Another youth didn't know how strong Ye Xiao was and thought he was only trying to mediate. Seeing Ye Xiao grab his friend's arm, he immediately moved to grab Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao stepped back and swiftly pulled the arm of the first youth, causing the second youth to grab onto his friend's arm. In that moment of shock, Ye Xiao landed a kick in the belly of the second youth. It wasn't very hard, but the pain was enough to send him reeling!

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Ye Xiao suddenly jolted, the arm of the young man he had caught instantly dislocated!

Immediately, a cry like that of a slaughtered pig rang out!

Ye Xiao let go, walked straight over to Zhan Bo and Lin Dieying, and the remaining youngster was hesitating whether or not to fight Ye Xiao. If he didn't fight, his brother was already injured, and if he didn't step in, it would seem disloyal. After all, in their world, loyalty was everything. But clearly, he wouldn't be able to beat this thin student in front of him!

Ye Xiao knew exactly what the guy was hesitant about and said with a smile, "Don't hesitate anymore, hurry up and take your friend to the hospital. If you're too late, it won't just be a dislocation you're dealing with, it could lead to disability!"

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, the guy took the opportunity to back down, helping his companion while still throwing out tough words, "You just wait, we will be back!"

Ye Xiao heard their words and immediately laughed, "That sounds like Hui Tailang's catchphrase, doesn't it?"

This made Lin Dieying, who had been scared out of her wits, suddenly chuckle!

Ye Xiao said, "Alright, it's over, everyone disperse. Zhan Bo, you take Lin..."

Ye Xiao suddenly couldn't remember Lin Dieying's name, but Lin Dieying suddenly said, "Lin Dieying!"

Ye Xiao continued, "Right, take Lin Dieying back to class!"

Lin Dieying said, "No need, I can make it to class by myself. Um, what's your name? Thank you so much for today!"

Ye Xiao could tell Zhan Bo kinda had a thing for Lin Dieying, so of course, he couldn't steal his thunder, "A name is just a code, not worth mentioning. You should thank Zhan Bo a lot more!"

Lin Dieying said to Zhan Bo, "Thank you!"

Zhan Bo immediately chuckled shyly, "No worries, it's no big deal. One should always be ready to draw their sword to help others when roaming the martial arts world!"

Hearing Zhan Bo's words, Ye Xiao was speechless. Was the kid missing a screw or what? What a dope!

Just when Lin Dieying wanted to thank Ye Xiao again, she realized that he had already started walking towards the school!

Lin Dieying was very curious about who this person was and why he was so powerful. Plus, Zhan Bo even called him 'Brother Xiao'. How come she'd never heard of him at school before!

Zhan Bo, on the other hand, listened to Ye Xiao closely. When the latter told him to take Lin Dieying back, he immediately said to Lin Dieying, "Brother Xiao asked me to escort you to class, let's go!"

Lin Dieying initially didn't want Zhan Bo to escort her, but Zhan Bo really had been quite valorous, so she didn't refuse.

On the way, after hesitating a bit, Lin Dieying finally asked Zhan Bo, "The guy you called Brother Xiao, who is he? What's his name?"

Zhan Bo immediately said, "You mean Brother Xiao? His name is Ye Xiao!"

"Ye Xiao," Lin Dieying murmured, then said to Zhan Bo, "Our class is just ahead, you can go back!"

Zhan Bo had been happily walking because walking with Lin Dieying had garnered many envious glances, which was quite a triumph. Zhan Bo really enjoyed that!

But when Lin Dieying said that, Zhan Bo deflated like a punctured ball but didn't dare say anything more.

As he walked back to class, Zhan Bo felt quite helpless. He wasn't dumb; he had seen Ye Xiao trying to set him up with Lin Dieying. But little did he know, Lin Dieying only had eyes for Ye Xiao. Zhan Bo was a man aware of his limits.

Since Lin Dieying's classroom wasn't far from first class's room, Zhan Bo quickly caught up to Ye Xiao, who was strolling back to the class.

"Brother Xiao!" Zhan Bo ran to catch up with Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao saw Zhan Bo return so soon and said, "You're back already? I thought you'd chat with Lin Dieying a bit longer!"

Zhan Bo said, "How could I? Didn't you see? In Lin Dieying's eyes, there's only you, Brother Xiao. But it's okay, at least Lin Dieying isn't easy for anyone else. That's a good thing!"

"What are you talking about? Don't you like Lin Dieying?" Ye Xiao said with a laugh!

Zhan Bo said, "How could I not like her? But you can't force these things, a melon forcibly twisted off the vine is not sweet; I understand that. Brother Xiao, you go for it. I'll find someone suited for me!"

Ye Xiao looked at Zhan Bo's dejection and sighed, "I'll help you find a beauty!"

"Alright, Brother Xiao, you promised!"

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