When Ye Xiao emerged from the bathroom, he found that Song Jiamin was sitting cross-legged on the bed, actually practicing the Jade Maiden Ice Heart Skill!

This girl, Jiamin, really had an incredible desire to quickly enhance her martial arts strength. Ye Xiao now somewhat doubted whether she was only doing this to defeat him.

Song Jiamin didn't speak of it, therefore Ye Xiao naturally had no idea that Jiamin's body was that of Haina, an excellent physique for martial arts cultivation. Ye Xiao predicted that Song Jiamin would surely attain great success on the path of martial arts in the future.

Right after they had made love, during the act itself, they had also cultivated together. Ye Xiao didn't gain much benefit, but for Song Jiamin, who was at a lower level, the benefits had been immense. Now, Jiamin was digesting that portion of Inner Power True Qi she had recently acquired.

Perhaps it was because of the exhaustive exercise that he now felt hungry. He was sure that a call to the hotel could get food delivered, but Jiamin was lying on the bed in a state of dishevelment...

Hence, Ye Xiao dressed himself and was about to leave the room immediately!

However, just as the door opened slightly, he heard a familiar voice from outside!

"Uncle Guan, you better think it through; the incident from five years ago is known only to a few, but if we are in a bad mood, it won't be guaranteed that it won't suddenly become known to many!"

After hearing these words, Ye Xiao was secretly shocked. How could that voice sound so much like Xiong Tao?

And what about calling someone Uncle Guan?

Ye Xiao immediately thought of Guan Chongshan, whom he had encountered under the Tulip Inn!

Could this Uncle Guan be Guan Chongshan? But if it was Guan Chongshan, what could have happened five years ago?

Indeed, Ye Xiao then heard another voice!

"Xiong Tao, you're going too far!" Whose voice could it be, if not Guan Chongshan's?

Guan Chongshan continued, "Yes, the matter from three years ago was indeed my wrongdoing, but in these past five years, have I not sought benefits for the Xiong family? You should not push people too far!"

Guan Chongshan's voice was not loud, but it was clear enough for Ye Xiao to hear!

The previous speaker was indeed Xiong Tao!

Xiong Tao looked at Guan Chongshan while smiling and then said, "Really? Five years ago you murdered the former president of the Minghai Martial Arts Association, and you think you can dismiss us with those little favors? Uncle Guan, you should understand what I want."

"Absolutely not!" Guan Chongshan declared decisively, "Xiaonan has his own life, and I cannot let my personal reasons affect his entire life. If Xiaonan truly takes a liking to you, I have nothing to say and would naturally support you, but now Xiaonan feels no affection for you. I can't do anything about that. You might want to think of other matters; as long as I can help, I definitely will!"

"You, help me?" Xiong Tao immediately laughed, "What can you help me with? Alright, how about I let you go and kill that bastard Ye Xiao, do you have the ability to do that?"

Guan Chongshan fell silent upon hearing Xiong Tao's words!

In Minghai City, there were three people he couldn't deal with: first, the Xiong family; second, the Ling family; third was Ye Xiao!

Who was Ye Xiao? A member of the Flame Dragon Team, subordinate to Ouyang Hua!

What kind of person was Ouyang Hua? Guan Chongshan knew all too well, having once witnessed him beating up an official for going against his wishes, only to end up with a few words of criticism and nothing more!

Therefore, dealing with Ye Xiao was something Guan Chongshan dared not even contemplate!

"You should know Ye Xiao's identity, I advise you, it's not wise to go too far!" Guan Chongshan spoke.

Xiong Tao immediately gave a presumptuous laugh, "Haha, yes, his status is esteemed, but your status is not!"

Hearing this, Guan Chongshan's face immediately showed shock!

Following that, Xiong Tao said, "Alright, I don't want to waste words with you, I'm giving you one more week. Your favored disciple will also remind you from time to time!"

Guan Chongshan's expression turned icy once more upon hearing Xiong Tao mention his favored disciple, feeling an urge to roar in rage. That favored disciple whom he had always taken great pains to cultivate had now become the greatest traitor who betrayed him!

Previously, Guan Chongshan had wondered how such a secret act he committed five years ago came to be known by Xiong Tao and his son. Now, he finally understood that it was all because he had a favored disciple whom he treated as his own!

Xiong Tao finished speaking and quickly left, while Guan Chongshan walked slowly forward. At this moment, Guan Chongshan felt extremely sad and anxious. He truly feared that if the event from five years ago were to be leaked, he would certainly be finished!

The Yan Country Martial Arts Association had rules: Association members must not kill each other or betray their peers. Once discovered, the punishment would not be as simple as death!

Of course, in secret, incidents of members killing each other were not uncommon, it was just that there was no evidence!

After waiting for both Xiong Tao and Guan Chongshan to leave, Ye Xiao stepped out of the room, a bitter smile on his face, for he had not expected this at all!

These past few days, Ye Xiao had also noticed some things; it seemed that Xiong Tao had some sort of hold over the Guan family, but what exactly it was, Ye Xiao couldn't fathom. However, now he knew that Guan Chongshan had ascended to the position of president of the Minghai Martial Arts Association by using dark means, even going so far as to kill his predecessor!

And the Xiong family was blackmailing Guan Chongshan because of this matter, wanting to force Guan Xiaonan into marriage!

Who is Guan Xiaonan? She is the woman Ye Xiao had already chosen for himself, how could he let Xiong Tao have her? Moreover, Xiong Tao now obviously hates him to death!

While walking toward the elevator at Tulip Inn, he pondered in his mind!

When he reached the elevator at Tulip Inn, the door had just closed—it was clear that Guan Chongshan had just taken the elevator up. So, Ye Xiao decided to wait right there!

After about five or six minutes, the elevator doors opened, and Ye Xiao immediately stepped inside!

After going downstairs, Ye Xiao went straight to the hotel's restaurant. However, as soon as he entered, he found that Xiong Tao, that guy, was actually laughing and chatting with a glamorous lady inside the restaurant; the lady was even throwing seductive glances at Xiong Tao.

Ye Xiao couldn't help but wryly smile. If he had had any intention of letting Guan Xiaonan go for Xiong Tao before, now he was even more determined not to. This guy was just too damn ridiculous, not at all faithful. He claimed he wanted Guan Xiaonan, yet here he was, flirting with another woman!

A surge of resentment filled Ye Xiao, but he failed to notice that he himself was no saint. He had just spent the entire night with Ling Shuya and the morning with Song Jiamin, and yet he was still thinking about Guan Xiaonan!

But...

Ye Xiao had one good thing going for him. He had never claimed that he would love only one woman, so while he was not a gentleman, at least he was not a hypocrite.

Since Xiong Tao was in the restaurant, and Ye Xiao did not want Xiong Tao to see him, he decided to head outside the hotel to find something to eat!

As he left the hotel, Ye Xiao walked while casually taking out his phone, inadvertently finding Guan Xiaonan's number.

Actually, Xiong Tao could also be considered tall, rich, and handsome. He indeed looked quite good. Last time, Ye Xiao had seen that Guan Xiaonan almost went away with Xiong Tao.

Guan Xiaonan was also a dutiful daughter. Although there were things she was unwilling to do, if her father was very determined, she would follow his wishes out of desperation.

However, the reason Guan Xiaonan still hadn't gotten together with Xiong Tao was naturally because of Ye Xiao!

"Ye Xiao, why are you suddenly calling me?" Guan Xiaonan was surprised to receive Ye Xiao's call.

Ye Xiao chuckled softly and said, "I missed you!"

"What?" Guan Xiaonan paused upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, and then quickly replied, "If you have something to say, say it!"

"Has Xiong Tao been bothering you these past few days?" Ye Xiao asked.

Guan Xiaonan hesitated before responding, "It's been alright."

Ye Xiao said, "Actually, the reason I called you today is just to let you know, whenever you're ready, I will always be here to give you your own sky. Remember, those people who might seem powerful to you are nothing but paper tigers!"

"Ye Xiao, what exactly are you trying to say?" Guan Xiaonan felt that Ye Xiao was somewhat off today!

Ye Xiao also felt he was a bit off. He just felt that Guan Xiaonan was currently quite pitiful, and if Guan Chongshan relented, she could become an object used to appease Xiong Tao!

"It's nothing, I just wanted to tell you that I missed you!" Ye Xiao returned to his playful and cheeky manner, continuing to speak suggestively, "Did you miss me?"

"Not at all!" Guan Xiaonan immediately replied firmly.

"Really didn't?" Ye Xiao's voice carried a tinge of disappointment.

Perhaps Guan Xiaonan picked up on the disappointment in Ye Xiao's voice, because she quickly added, "Actually, it's not like I haven't... um, just a little bit!"

Ye Xiao couldn't help but chuckle softly, but he said nothing else.

Hearing Ye Xiao suddenly laugh, Guan Xiaonan grew puzzled and asked, "Why are you laughing?"

"I'm laughing because you've already carved me into your heart, yet you still try to deny it!"

"I... I didn't!" Guan Xiaonan had been resolute, but now that Ye Xiao seemed to have seen right through her, she became flustered.

"So it really wasn't!" Ye Xiao sighed on purpose, saying, "It seems I was being presumptuous!"

"Ye Xiao!"

"What's wrong?"

"You bad egg!"

"Ah?"

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