Could it be that the Tang Yang this little girl mentioned is referring to Hu Dao Shangren?
Is this little girl Hu Dao Shangren’s younger sister?
Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang exchanged a look, feeling a shock of surprise.
“We must get to the bottom of this,” Ye Yunfei said.
Hu Dao Shangren was a great hero of the Tianxuan Continent. In those days, if Hu Dao Shangren hadn’t stepped up and taken action, leading the forces of Tianxuan Continent to resist the Ancient Demon Race army, this very continent would likely belong to the Ancient Demon Race by now.
Moreover, Hu Dao Shangren had founded the Hudao Academy. Because of all this, Ye Yunfei held him in high regard.
All the more so, since Ye Family members and the Tianyuan Sect had now joined the Hudao Academy, becoming part of it. To Ye Yunfei, Hu Dao Shangren was essentially family!
If the little girl before them was truly Hu Dao Shangren’s sister, Ye Yunfei would definitely intervene.
Thus, Ye Yunfei directly stepped forward, walking towards the little girl.
“Huh?
What’s that youngster trying to do?
Has he taken offense? Developed a sense of justice? Trying to step up and help that old man and little girl?”
People watching from the crowd, seeing Ye Yunfei suddenly walk forward, couldn’t help but begin discussing.
“Ah, that lad has a strong sense of righteousness. You don’t see many good people like that these days. What a shame he can’t possibly handle this matter. He’s just throwing his life away for nothing. Even a Minor Mystic Pill Realm expert can’t do anything about this. He’s only at the Grotto-Heaven Realm—he’s looking for death!” someone exclaimed with regret.
“Hey, young man! Come back here! Don’t meddle! The consequences are serious!” Someone who couldn’t bear to see this happen called out, trying to persuade Ye Yunfei.
“Haha, that kid’s really grown tired of living! Now we get to see another good show!” someone else gloated.
By now, Ye Yunfei had already approached the little girl.
“Kid, what do you think you’re doing?!” The burly men only now noticed Ye Yunfei and couldn’t help but be taken aback.
Ignoring the burly men completely, Ye Yunfei directed the friendliest gaze he could manage towards the little girl and asked in a soft voice, “Little girl, is it true what you just said? That your elder brother is called Tang Yang?”
“Big Brother, it’s true. My brother really is called Tang Yang,” the little girl replied after a slight hesitation.
Feeling Ye Yunfei’s good intentions, she wasn’t frightened just because he was a stranger.
“Damned bastard! Kid, you’re asking for death!” Seeing Ye Yunfei ignore them completely, the burly men flew into a rage.
“Then, is your elder brother a student of the Heavenly Dao Academy?” Ye Yunfei asked again.
“Xue’er, don’t talk nonsense!” Hearing Ye Yunfei’s questions, the old man who had been beaten earlier seemed both extremely wary and deeply confused.
“Big Brother… are… are you a bad guy?” Xue’er asked after another moment of hesitation.
“Xue’er, don’t worry. I’m not a bad guy,” Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
“Grandpa, Big Brother isn’t a bad person. I can tell,” Xue’er said to the old man.
“That’s right. My elder brother is a student of the Heavenly Dao Academy! He’s amazing! He’s one of the Academy’s top students! He’ll always be my idol!” Xue’er answered Ye Yunfei with a tone full of pride.
“Indeed!
This little girl named Xue’er truly is Hu Dao Shangren’s sister!”
Ye Yunfei was utterly shaken. He had finally confirmed it!
“Kid, looks like you wanna stand up for this old coot and this little brat, huh? Hmph! Don’t know your own limits! Go die!” One of the burly men sneered viciously, a murderous expression on his face as he threw a punch straight at Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
Immediately, a torrential pressure of Spiritual Force erupted from the man’s body and crushed down towards Ye Yunfei.
This brawny man was at the middle stage of the Minor Mystic Pill Realm! He thought dealing with someone at the Tenth-Level Grotto-Heaven Realm would be all too simple. He didn’t bother using any special moves, just threw a plain, straightforward punch.
A cold glint flashed in Ye Yunfei’s eyes. He also threw a punch, meeting the attack head-on.
“Haha, Zhang Wu! This brat is only at the Tenth-Level Grotto-Heaven Realm! He actually wants a direct clash with you? How laughable!”
“Zhang Wu! Kill him with one punch! Let everyone see what fate awaits those who dare interfere with our business!”
The other burly men roared with laughter.
“Big Brother, run! These bad guys are really mean!” Xue’er cried out urgently.
Pfft!
Finally, the two fists collided.
Bam! Bam! Bam…
Under the shocked gazes of the onlookers, the burly man’s fist, wrist, arm, and shoulder exploded one after another in sequence. Then, his torso, limbs, and head exploded into pieces one by one—like a string of firecrackers going off, crackling and popping.
In the end, that burly man had his entire body blasted to pieces, turning into a bloody mist of flesh and bone!
How was this possible?!
This scene caused everyone present to stare dumbfounded, unable to believe their eyes.
A Tenth Level Grotto-Heaven Realm cultivator had killed a mid-stage Minor Mystic Pill Realm expert with a single punch!
“Kid! You actually killed Zhang Wu! You’re dead!” The remaining burly men were each filled with shock and fury.
However, the combat prowess Ye Yunfei had displayed made them deeply wary. For the moment, they didn’t dare step forward and fight him.
“Xue’er, do these people often bully you and your grandpa?” Ye Yunfei asked Xue’er.
“Yes! These bad guys always bully me and Grandpa! They take all our things, leave us with nowhere to live so we’re wandering the streets, and they won’t even let me and Grandpa beg! Grandpa and I often go hungry!” Xue’er nodded, a deeply aggrieved look on her face as tears streamed down.
Judging by her features, she should have been a rather lovely girl. But due to malnutrition, her face was sallow and thin, making her look incredibly frail.
“Young man, we appreciate your kindness. But you can’t do anything about this matter. Killing their man has already gotten you into grave trouble. Leave Heavenly Dao City immediately. Get as far away as you can! Otherwise, the consequences will be severe,” the old man looked at Ye Yunfei with a grateful yet earnest and urgent expression.
“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’m not afraid of them,” Ye Yunfei said.
“Grandpa, didn’t you see just now? Big Brother is super strong,” Xue’er chimed in.
“Xue’er, you’re right. I am pretty strong. Let me help you beat these bad guys, okay?” Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
“Okay! I hate these bad guys so much!” Xue’er nodded vigorously.
Ye Yunfei slowly turned around to face the remaining brawny men.
“Hear that?
Come over here and receive your beating. Now.”
Ye Yunfei’s voice was icy.
“Kid! You’re looking for death!” The brawny men burst out in rage.
“Everyone, attack together! I refuse to believe that a mere Tenth Level Grotto-Heaven Realm brat is something we can’t handle if we combine our strength!” one of the brawny men roared.
Enraged, the several remaining men began to close in on Ye Yunfei.