Chapter 8: The January Appointment

Haha! Good!" Li Wei laughed heartily, "Just you wait! I will make you bow down!"

Li Wei looked at Xu Feng with disdain. A month’s time was more than enough for him to easily play Xu Feng to death. Having obtained the answer he wanted, he turned around and left with a hearty laugh

In Xu Feng's memory, Miss Ling of the Ling family was a colossal figure, standing at less than 1.6 meters tall yet weighing over 160 kilograms. From a distance, she appeared almost like a sphere. However, this was not the most unbearable aspect; what was truly intolerable was her belief that she was as beautiful as a celestial being, coupled with her foul language.

Having finished speaking, Xu Feng did not wait for Xiao Lin's response and stepped forward to follow Xiao Yilin.

However, when a person does not wish to encounter someone, they inevitably run into that very person. Indeed, as soon as Xu Feng stepped out, he encountered Li Wei

Cousin, are you going to give it or not? Xiao Yilin stared at her with her long and enchanting eyes, fixating directly on Xiao Lin

Xu Feng ... ... '' Xiao Yilin looked at Xu Feng in shock, not expecting him to be so resolute to this extent

Xiao Yilin thought for a moment and said, "That works!"

Hmph! Isn't she just powerful because of a few followers? If it weren't for my unwillingness to take action, I would have already knocked them down. Hmph, I will ask my cousin for some followers right now

Xiao Yilin, who got the answer she wanted, did not exchange a single word with Xiao Lin and turned to leave. Seeing his cousin act this way, Xiao Lin couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh, thinking that with such limited value, it was quite tragic for a person to live to this extent.

Due to this reason, from the young masters to the servants, both families always experience friction whenever they encounter each other. Among them, the rivalry between the second young lady and the young lady of the Ling family is particularly fierce; almost every time they meet, a confrontation ensues.

Uh! Xu Feng looked at Xiao Yilin and the *illustrated* book in astonishment, but he did not consider him as much as Xiao Yilin did

Xiao Yilin felt that Xu Feng had truly lost his mind upon hearing him say this. Otherwise, how could he possibly make such a decision

Xiao Yilin stared intently at Xu Feng, and after a long while, she finally nodded.

Of course, Jiang Yuan still reminded Xu Feng to cultivate his profound skills. In Jiang Yuan's view, it is extremely difficult to stand out without practicing profound skills. It is not to say that there are no other opportunities to rise, but in this world, profound skills are the most direct route. Other paths may occasionally allow one to become superior to others, but the price paid will undoubtedly far exceed that of a practitioner.

"What a gem! Yes, she is indeed a gem! A short and stout person dares to insult me, to insult the ancestors of the Xiao family. If it weren't for my few incompetent followers, I would have overturned her table by now," Xiao Yilin said angrily, her eyelashes fluttering, complementing her seductive eyes, exuding countless charms.

Xiao Yilin seems to have found an outlet for her emotions: "It's still that fat one from the Ling family. Today, she actually beat up my subordinate. I will not let her off the hook; she really thinks I can be easily bullied."

"I bet!" Xu Feng said angrily, looking at Li Wei, "But don't think I'll bow down. If I lose, then I'll end it myself."

"Li Wei, do not be too overbearing." Xiao Yilin exclaimed upon seeing that Li Wei had actually proposed such an unequal bet

Upon hearing this statement, Xu Feng immediately understood the situation: in this small town, the Ling family and the Xiao family have the strongest backgrounds. However, these two families have always been rivals, competing fiercely for face, territory, and resources over the years, engaging in intense conflicts.

Xiao Yilin frowned slightly, and in the end, she nodded: "Hmm, hetushu.com! Then you can follow me. However, when the time comes, you will stand behind me."

Xiao Yilin watched Li Wei leave before turning to Xu Feng and scolding, "Do you know that Li Wei is a sixth-grade Xuan practitioner? He could easily crush you like an ant. You aren't even a Xuan practitioner, how can you compete with him? Moreover, even if by some luck you become a Xuan practitioner this month, do you really think you can reach the sixth-grade level?"

Miss Er's character is well understood by Xu Feng. Although she cannot be described as an absolute lady, she is indeed very kind. A woman who can provoke such anger in Xiao Yilin is certainly not an ordinary person

Li Wei's expression changed slightly, but he ultimately withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, and turned to Xu Feng, saying: "Kid, today you are lucky, but next time you won't be so fortunate. I will be here for another month and will find an opportunity to make you pay for this." Li Wei said to Xu Feng in a hushed voice.

Do not even think about reaching the sixth rank in a year, let alone in a month

Xu Feng followed Xiao Yilin to find Xiao Lin. Upon seeing Xu Feng accompanying Xiao Yilin, Xiao Lin was also slightly surprised, but her attention was soon drawn to Xiao Yilin.

"Hehe, Second Miss, you need not concern yourself with me; it would be better for you to attend to your own matters first," Xu Feng said

"What? You want to reach the fifth rank of the Xuan practitioner?" Xiao Lin looked at his cousin, feeling equally troubled. If a fifth rank Xuan practitioner were to take action, the servants of the Ling family would certainly be unable to stop them, but this would only intensify the conflict between the two families. Clearly, Xiao Lin did not want the conflict between the two families to escalate too much at this time

Xu Feng smiled at Xiao Yilin, thinking that if he lost, he would be left with broken hands and feet. Since he had already severed ties with *the book*, living or dying no longer mattered. For Xu Feng, who had died once, death was not so terrifying.

However, it is evident that as house servants, they do not enjoy either of these treatments. This caused Xu Feng to unconsciously pat his forehead, feeling a slight headache. Given his current situation, if Jiang Yuan could attain the fifth rank, it would be of great assistance to him

Ah? Who is being lazy? As a servant, how could I possibly have such thoughts? Second Miss, you must have misheard me; what I meant was infidelity... Ah, that was a mistake. I meant to say peeping... Ugh, that slip of the tongue, what I wanted to say is that it is definitely not laziness. Xu Feng thought to himself how unfortunate he was. He had just muttered a few words, and they were actually overheard by the second miss of the Xiao family.

Gazing at the stunningly beautiful face of Xiao Yilin, which was clearly marked by visible anger, Xu Feng could not help but ask: "Second Miss, who has offended you?"

Thank you, Miss Er. However, I would like to handle him myself. Xu Feng gritted his teeth; achieving the sixth rank in just one month is not impossible, and he is willing to give it a try. With the Dao Xuan Jing, there is at least a glimmer of hope.

"Get lost!" Miss Er said without a second thought, "And take back your dog eyes; if you keep staring at me, I will gouge them out."

Before Xu Feng could speak, Xiao Yilin interjected, "Li Wei, this is my uncle's house, not yours"

"What did that exceptional person do to provoke the second young lady?" Xu Feng asked with a smile

Xiao Lin rubbed his forehead and smiled at Xiao Yi Lin, saying: "How about this, I will send you three peak fourth-rank experts. That should be enough to deal with her few servants, right"

Xu Feng smiled at Xiao Lin and said, "Young Master, rest assured."

Xiao Lin gazed at Xu Feng's steady stride, somewhat lost in thought. This Xu Feng was increasingly diverging from the person he used to be.

"You little bastard, you actually have the guts to stay here," Li Wei's voice reached Xu Feng's ears. Xu Feng glanced over and saw Li Wei's gloomy eyes fixed on him.

"If the second young lady wants to call someone, please take me along as well," Xu Feng said. He did not wish to remain at the Xiao family home for too long; it would be best to participate in some activities. He also wanted to assess his own abilities.

Haha! Li Wei seemed to have heard a joke as he said to Xu Feng, "How about we make a bet? If you lose an arm or a leg within a month, you will kneel and call me 'grandpa.' If you don't lose an arm or a leg, I will call you 'grandpa.' Do you dare or not?"

Looking at Xu Feng, who was also preparing to turn away, Xiao Lin suddenly called out: "Xu Feng, be more careful in the future, and try to avoid appearing in their line of sight."

Xiao Yilin snorted, her beautiful face showing no less anger. Looking at the house servant who had become completely different before her, Xiao Yilin was about to scold him a few words, but then she recalled the treatment Xu Feng had received and ultimately held back. Instead, she said, "If you want to rest these days, then go ahead and rest."

The second young lady encountered such an exceptional young lady from the Ling family precisely because her mother had been subjected to excessive greetings from the other party

Li Wei looked at the second young lady with a somewhat greedy gaze, his originally sullen face transforming into a smile: "Hehe, what Miss Xiao said is true. However, keeping such troublemakers in the Xiao residence will only tarnish its reputation. Let me take care of them for you."

After a brief conversation with Xu Feng, Jiang Yuan also left to attend to his own matters

As Jiang Yuan departed, Xu Feng also left his small abode. While wandering around the residence of Xiao He, the calligrapher, Xu Feng was quietly contemplating how to help Jiang Yuan break through to the fifth rank. Typically, for an ordinary person to reach the fifth rank, they need to utilize external resources or receive assistance from others.

"Slacking off! Hmph, as a servant, how can you even think of slacking off?" A clear and crisp voice suddenly rang in Xu Feng's ears, prompting him to quickly look up. He saw the second young lady of the Xiao family, Xiao Yilin, glaring at him with her enchanting eyes, her snow-white teeth biting her rosy lower lip, looking both charming and pouting at Xu Feng. Xiao Yilin's long eyelashes were not only long but also alluring, and under her glare, they added a few more charming and cute qualities.

Xu Feng smiled slightly at Jiang Yuan's reminder and did not comment further. Seeing Xu Feng's reaction, Jiang Yuan could only sigh and did not press him too hard. In Jiang Yuan's view, the fact that Xu Feng was no longer just going through the motions was already a significant improvement. As for the profound skills, he could take his time to guide him later.

Xiao Yilin noticed Xu Feng's silence, and she shook her head and said: "Forget it! Just follow me from now on. With me around, he won't dare to deal with you"

It seems that a way must be found to help Jiang Yuan acquire some resources. As long as he reaches the fifth rank, his status in the Xiao family will undergo a tremendous change, and at that time, I can also take it easy

Xiao Yilin reprimanded him, forcing Xu Feng to confront this reality. He was only a third-tier martial artist, and reaching the sixth tier within a month was simply impossible. However, Li Wei had already cornered him with no way out.

"I am just afraid that you won't be able to defeat me." Although Xu Feng was aware of the significant gap between him and Li Wei, his inherent pride, coupled with his modern mindset, compelled him to speak these words

Hearing Xiao Yilin's reminder, Xu Feng felt a warm current surge into his heart: "Rest assured, Second Miss."