Chapter 297: Distress
"A bunch of grown men ganging up on an old man and a girl, you truly are a disgrace."
Hearing this voice, everyone turned their heads to look.
In their eyes, a young man in white slowly walked in from the courtyard gate, step by step. The person who arrived was none other than Wang Yufan.
The burly man at the head narrowed his eyes, and his large saber instantly appeared. He then coldly shouted, "Where did this ignorant Little White Face come from, daring to meddle in your grandpa’s business? Are you tired of living?"
"Exactly, but Boss, this Little White Face seems to be wearing something of value," the man next to the burly man reminded him.
Hearing what the person next to him said, the burly man suddenly seemed to realize something and began to laugh, then said, "Hahaha, today really is a good day. There’s a good thing delivered right to our doorstep. It looks like us brothers can not only get a little beauty but also make a big fortune."
Looking at the burly man’s smug expression, Ni Chang shook his head and said, "Under the jurisdiction of the Mingyue Empire, there are still people like you who bully others by relying on power, and some who are utterly clueless. You truly don’t know if your life is tough or if you’re just ignorant."
Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, the old man, fearing that Wang Yufan would get involved because of him, quickly moved to Wang Yufan’s side and said, "Young man, be careful. These people are all local ruffians. This old man knows you mean well, but you really shouldn’t meddle in this business."
"Yes, my grandpa is right, Big Brother, hurry and leave," the girl clutching the old man’s arm also said to Wang Yufan.
Hearing the old man’s words, Wang Yufan knew that the old man was looking out for him, afraid that he would provoke these people because of this matter.
However, just as the old man and his granddaughter finished speaking, the leading burly man sneered, "Want to leave? From the moment you stepped into this courtyard, it was destined that no one could leave, so don’t even think about it."
Hearing the burly man’s words, Wang Yufan spread his hands to the old man and said, "You see? It’s not that I insist on staying here. Even if I wanted to leave now, they wouldn’t let me. So I can only use my own method to leave this place."
The old man heard this and said, "Alas, why did you have to get involved in my messy situation, young man? These people are ruthless killers. If you came here, you won’t be able to leave. It’s all this old man’s fault for harming you. Later, take my granddaughter and escape from here. She is my only granddaughter. She also has a father who is a cultivator in the Mingyue Empire. You just need to find him. Later, I, this old man, will use my greatest strength to hold them back."
Hearing the old man’s words, his granddaughter’s eyes were red as she said, "No, Grandpa, I won’t go anywhere. I’ll stay here with you. If I die, your granddaughter will die with you."
"Nonsense! I’m an old man. I hope you leave here safely and find your father. You haven’t seen your father in many years, but I believe your father will definitely recognize you," the old man rebuked.
Their conversation reached the ears of the burly men nearby, who paid no attention but said impatiently, "Alright, alright, Old Man Liu, today you don’t need to think about it. No one is leaving. We’re taking this Little White Face back, and we’re taking your granddaughter too. As for you, we brothers, out of the benevolence of Heaven, will spare you. You can fend for yourself. If your useless son comes back, just tell him his precious daughter has become our wives."
Hearing such words from the burly man, an unnameable rage surged in the old man’s heart, with nowhere to vent.
"You’re going too far! Even if I have to risk my life, I won’t let your schemes succeed!"
Hearing the old man’s words, the middle-aged burly man didn’t take it seriously.
"Brothers, go and grab that girl for me. I’ll have some fun first. As for that white-clothed Little White Face, take him down. After we’re done with our business, we’ll settle the score with him properly," the middle-aged burly man said.
"Understood, Big Brother. Watch us brothers. You just relax. Come on, brothers, let’s grab Old Man Liu’s granddaughter first. As for this Little White Face, no need to rush," the man next to the middle-aged burly man said to the others.
Then, several people rolled up their sleeves and headed towards the old man and his granddaughter.
The old man kept retreating backward.
"Don’t come any closer! If you come any closer, I’ll fight you! Yuru, you and this young master hurry and run towards the courtyard. I, this old man, will block these people," the old man said to his granddaughter beside him. But when he saw Wang Yufan’s indifferent expression, he was already somewhat disappointed.
"Young man, why are you still standing there? My precious granddaughter is entrusted to you. Take good care of her. You must remember what I just said."
The old man continued speaking, but at that moment, Wang Yufan raised a finger and said, "No worries, we don’t need to leave today. They are just a bunch of small fry. I’ll take care of them for you." As Wang Yufan spoke, he looked at the figures rushing towards him and sent out a palm strike. A huge palm print condensed directly in the air and collided with the rushing figures.
"Oh no, he’s a cultivator! Brothers, run! Go find our unit’s Big Brother to deal with him!" The leading middle-aged man finished speaking and was the first to jump out of the courtyard.
The others who were sent flying by Wang Yufan felt their bones fall apart. Wang Yufan hadn’t used lethal force just now; he had only caused a few of the rushing individuals to suffer some injuries. Looking at the fleeing people, Wang Yufan had no intention of killing them. He had just heard them mention another Big Brother, who seemed to be a cultivator as well. Even if he dealt with these few people, if the ultimate bad guy wasn’t eliminated, then after he left, this grandfather and granddaughter pair would likely be bullied by them again.
Looking at the fleeing people, the old man showed shock, then said, "I didn’t expect, young man, that you are actually a practitioner. Yuru, quickly thank our benefactor." As the old man spoke, he pulled his granddaughter, Liu Yuru, to prepare to kneel before Wang Yufan.
Wang Yufan saw this scene and directly raised a hand, lifting the grandfather and granddaughter up.
"You don’t need to thank me. I was just passing by and saw an injustice here, so I acted on impulse. Now that those few people have been driven away by me, you two should quickly leave this place. If they come back again and I’m not here, then you two, grandfather and granddaughter, will suffer," Wang Yufan said.
"Thank you, benefactor. This old man’s words just now had many inappropriate parts; I hope you can forgive me. This old man now wishes to ask the benefactor to take my granddaughter away. She is grown now, and if the benefactor hadn’t come today, her fate would probably be... Alas. As for this old man, I am already old, so it doesn’t matter."
Hearing her grandfather say such words, his granddaughter, Liu Yuru, was already sobbing uncontrollably.
