Chapter 681 Pouring Out of the Nest - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

"Understood!" Wang Tong responded immediately, eagerly going off to gather people. He had recently lost to Su Xuan in the struggle for an opportunity, suffering significant injuries that might affect his future cultivation progression. Naturally, he harbored deep resentment towards Su Xuan. Now presented with such a good chance for revenge, Wang Tong was, of course, extremely excited. Watching Wang Tong leave excitedly to gather people, and the still-enraged Wang Wanli, Wang Haoran pondered. According to the usual sequence of events, Wang Wanli and Wang Tong likely wouldn't gain any advantage from going to Feiyun Pavilion; there was even a certain possibility they might not make it back alive. With this in mind, Wang Haoran suggested to Wang Wanli, "I think it's best to call upon the old forefather, just to be safe." "Just a mere Feiyun Pavilion, with me personally leading the charge along with numerous experts from the Wang family, there's absolutely no risk. No need to bother the old forefather," Wang Wanli declared confidently. Seeing the demeanor of this old fool left Wang Haoran exasperated. During the few days he had been with the Wang family, he had learned quite a bit. In the previous opportunity struggle, after Wang Wanli lashed out in anger but failed to kill Su Xuan, it proved that Su Xuan definitely had some hidden trump card. With Wang Wanli leading the team, it was unlikely they'd be able to deal with it. "I heard from Wang Tong that during the last opportunity struggle, you attacked Su Xuan and only slightly injured him, failing to kill him outright. Is that true?" Wang Haoran inquired. "Indeed. Speaking of this, I found it strange myself. Even though I used fifty percent of my cultivation, by rights Su Xuan shouldn't have been able to withstand it," Wang Wanli admitted, suddenly calming down. "This Su Xuan is not simple. If you go alone, you might not gain any advantage, especially with Xu Ao's presence," Wang Haoran reminded. "However formidable Su Xuan may be, he's merely a fledgling. As for Xu Ao... what standing does he have? Even if the two of them teamed up, I have the confidence to take them down," Wang Wanli asserted proudly. Wang Haoran frowned, tempted to scold this old fool. No wonder antagonists always seemed to struggle against protagonists—not only were they dimwitted, but they also clung to their pride while being incredibly arrogant. After failing to achieve his desired result with a single blow on Su Xuan during the opportunity struggle, Wang Wanli, fearing ridicule, held back. Had Wang Wanli been more ruthless then, Su Xuan wouldn't be as unruly now. Since Su Xuan had won that opportunity, his power must have significantly increased. According to Wang Tong's description, Su Xuan was already at the ninth level of the Saint Realm then. Gaining that opportunity and advancing to the eleventh level of the Saint Realm wouldn't be surprising. The eleventh level of the Saint Realm is equivalent to the first layer of the Foundation Building stage in cultivation terms. Su Xuan's power had fundamentally transformed. Considering how protagonists can fight above their level, Su Xuan's actual combat strength likely matched the fifth layer of the Foundation Building stage, making him evenly matched with Wang Wanli. Or possibly, Wang Wanli might not even be able to best Su Xuan. Just as Su Xuan, so was Ye Fan. Wang Haoran's certainty stemmed from having copied Ye Fan's memories, which allowed him to fight above his level too. Ye Fan's memories included all of Ye Fan's skills and immortal techniques. With these, Wang Haoran could challenge ordinary cultivators at the ninth level of the Foundation Building stage, despite himself being at the sixth. Though Wang Wanli was at the fifth level of the Foundation Building stage, whether he could handle Su Xuan remained a question. Moreover, with Xu Ao in the mix, if Wang Wanli really led the team to Feiyun Pavilion, Wang Haoran figured it would be wise to prepare a coffin for him. "Bring the old forefather along, or I will refuse my position as the young master," Wang Haoran threatened directly, tired of persuading this old fool. "Haoran, you—" Wang Wanli was taken aback. "I have a feeling this matter isn't straightforward. In any case, a lion uses all its strength to catch a rabbit—don't underestimate the situation and risk losing it all," Wang Haoran advised. "Very well then," Wang Wanli agreed. --- At Feiyun Pavilion, in a gazebo, Having heard about Su Xuan killing the Wang family's envoy, Xu Qingxuan and Xu Qingtong understood that a battle between Feiyun Pavilion and the Wang family was inevitable, and they were currently worried. Although they hadn't been in the Eastern Domain for long, they had heard from many Feiyun Pavilion disciples about the Wang family's might. Whether Feiyun Pavilion could survive this ordeal was really uncertain. "Sister, there's no trouble Su Xuan can't resolve. Everything will be fine," Xu Qingtong reassured, her words meant both to comfort Xu Qingxuan and herself. "Let's hope," Xu Qingxuan sighed. "Qingtong, there you are. I've been looking for you everywhere," Su Xuan approached from a distance, a smile on his face as he spoke to Xu Qingtong in the gazebo. "The Wang family is about to come knocking, how can you still smile?" Xu Qingtong retorted jokingly, then asked, "What did you want to see me for?" "I haven't seen you in a while, I've missed you. Come with me, I want to take you somewhere," Su Xuan said mysteriously, a fleeting mischievous glint in his eyes. He had previously had this idea but had restrained himself due to the drawbacks of the Tai Xuan Qi technique. Now that the drawbacks had disappeared as his cultivation advanced, Su Xuan naturally let his thoughts wander. Even in broad daylight, he couldn't suppress his desires. "You want to take me to see some scenery? Honestly, I'm not in the mood right now. Let's talk about it after the Wang family issue is resolved," Xu Qingtong didn't catch on to Su Xuan's true intentions. "I told you, there's no need to worry about the Wang family. Haven't I always resolved any crisis we've faced? This won't be any different. Trust me. Come with me, I'll take you to a great place," Su Xuan insisted. Xu Qingtong hesitated, glancing at her sister. "I don't need your company. If you want to go, then go," Xu Qingxuan, thinking Su Xuan intended to show her sister a scenic spot, didn't stop them. "Alright then, I'll go with Su Xuan. Sister, don't overthink," Xu Qingtong said as she stood, preparing to leave the gazebo with Su Xuan. Just a few steps out, the sound of alarm horns suddenly echoed, reverberating throughout and beyond Feiyun Pavilion. "That's the signal for an enemy invasion!" Xu Qingtong halted, listening for a few seconds before becoming utterly alarmed. "The Wang family came faster than expected," Su Xuan cursed, a flint of coldness flashing in his eyes. He initially thought the Wang family would take longer, planning to trick Xu Qingtong into a secluded place and then have his way. But the Wang family was incredibly bothersome, interrupting his plans at such a crucial moment. Su Xuan could only temporarily abandon the notion of taking Xu Qingtong somewhere secluded. After all, Xu Qingtong was his; she wasn't going to run off, so there was no rush. "Qingtong, you and your sister find somewhere to hide, don't wander around. I'll go face the enemy," Su Xuan instructed. Both Xu Qingxuan and Xu Qingtong, being mostly untrained due to their time in the world of mortals and with limited cultivation, couldn't contribute much to the confrontation with the Wang family—their best help was to not get in the way. (End of this chapter)