Chapter 15: The Arrogant Young Master and His Defeat
Xiao Feng walked down the bustling streets of Haicheng, his expression calm and indifferent. The city's energy was vibrant, with people hurrying about their business, unaware of the powerful cultivator moving among them. He had been handling some personal matters, keeping a low profile, just as he had done since returning to Earth. Yet, despite his efforts to avoid attention, trouble always seemed to find him.Today, that trouble took the form of a wealthy young master. The young master, dressed in expensive robes and flanked by two middle-aged men, exuded an air of arrogance. He was well-known in Haicheng for his haughty attitude and his family's vast wealth, which afforded him the services of some of the most renowned martial artists in the city. Those who knew him either feared or hated him, but no one dared to oppose him openly.Xiao Feng was minding his own business, passing through the area where the young master and his entourage were loitering. As he moved past them, the young master caught sight of Xiao Feng's unassuming appearance and felt an immediate sense of superiority. How dare someone like this walk by without even acknowledging him?"Hey, you!" the young master called out, his voice dripping with disdain. "Are you blind, or just stupid? Don't you know who I am?"Xiao Feng paused, turning his head slightly to regard the young master with a cool gaze. He didn't bother responding, his expression showing no interest in engaging with the arrogant man. This only fueled the young master's anger."Do you think you're too good to greet me?" The young master sneered, stepping forward. The crowd that had gathered began to murmur, recognizing the young master and anticipating some drama. "Looks like someone needs to be taught a lesson in manners."Xiao Feng remained silent, his patience wearing thin but his control impeccable. He had no interest in wasting his time with this petty figure, but the young master seemed determined to provoke him.The young master glanced at the two men beside him. These were the so-called renowned masters he had hired with his family's wealth. They were respected in Haicheng, known for their martial prowess, though their cultivation levels were not particularly high by Xiao Feng's standards. Nevertheless, in a place like Earth, where true cultivators were rare, they were considered powerful."Teach this fool a lesson," the young master ordered, his voice laced with cruelty. "Make sure he remembers who he's dealing with."The two masters stepped forward, eyeing Xiao Feng with a mix of confidence and condescension. They had faced plenty of opponents before, and this young man didn't seem like much of a challenge.The first master struck out, his fist aiming straight for Xiao Feng's chest. To his surprise, Xiao Feng didn't even flinch. Instead, with a swift and almost imperceptible movement, Xiao Feng deflected the blow effortlessly. The master stumbled back, his eyes widening in shock. He had put considerable force into that strike, yet it felt as if he had hit an unyielding wall.Before the master could recover, the second one attacked, hoping to catch Xiao Feng off guard. But the result was the same—Xiao Feng moved with such speed and precision that the master's attack was nullified before it even had a chance to connect. It was as if they were moving in slow motion compared to Xiao Feng's superior reflexes.The young master, watching from the sidelines, frowned. "What's taking so long?" he demanded, frustration clear in his voice. "Are you two playing with him? Stop wasting time and finish this!"The two masters exchanged a glance, their earlier confidence now replaced with uncertainty. They hadn't been holding back as much as the young master thought. Realizing they were outmatched, they decided to combine their strength for one final, full-force attack.They moved in unison, their auras flaring as they channeled all their energy into their next strikes. The air around them seemed to hum with the power they were gathering. To the onlookers, it appeared as though Xiao Feng would finally be overwhelmed.But Xiao Feng remained calm, his expression unchanged. As the two masters launched their combined attack, Xiao Feng raised his hand, and with a simple wave, unleashed a surge of his own energy. The force of his aura collided with theirs, instantly overpowering them. The masters were thrown back, crashing to the ground with a force that left them gasping for breath.The crowd fell into a stunned silence, watching as the two masters struggled to stand, their faces pale and eyes wide with fear. They had never encountered such overwhelming power before. They had been utterly defeated, and they knew it.The young master, who had been so sure of his superiority, was now trembling. He had never seen his hired masters so thoroughly outclassed. His confidence shattered, and he stumbled back, fear evident in his eyes."Who… who are you?" the young master stammered, his bravado gone.Xiao Feng looked at him with a gaze that seemed to pierce through his soul. "Someone you should not provoke," he replied, his voice calm but carrying an undeniable weight.Realizing the gravity of his mistake, the young master fell to his knees, begging for mercy. "Please… spare us. We didn't know who you were. I was wrong."Xiao Feng regarded him for a moment before turning his back on the groveling young master. "Consider this a lesson," he said, his tone cold. "Do not let arrogance blind you to the truth."With that, Xiao Feng walked away, leaving the young master and his defeated masters in the dust. The crowd quickly parted, giving him a wide berth as he passed. His display of power had left an indelible mark on those who witnessed it, and word of this encounter would surely spread through Haicheng like wildfire.As Xiao Feng continued on his way, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dissatisfaction. Earth was filled with people like that young master—arrogant and ignorant of true power. But he knew that his journey was just beginning, and he had far more important matters to attend to than dealing with fools who didn't know their place.Chapter 15 ended with Xiao Feng's reputation growing ever stronger, even as he remained focused on his ultimate goal—revenge against those who had betrayed him and the pursuit of true power that transcended anything Earth had to offer.