Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

"Mountain Crushing Fist!"

Gao Feng roared as he threw his punch, with a powerful force that transformed into the shadow of a mountain, crashing down with overwhelming pressure.

"Mere tricks, and you dare show off in front of an expert!"

Qin Zi sneered, then shouted, "Great Dragon of Might, Revered Earth Treasury, Prajna Buddhas, Prajna Bamāhūm, Dragon Soars in the Heavens!"

Roar! With a single palm strike, a golden dragon emerged from his body, coiling along his arm before launching forward as if it had come to life!

Boom!

With a thunderous explosion, the golden dragon pierced through the mountain, spiraling forward with unstoppable momentum and crashing into Gao Feng.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing echoed, sparks flying, as Gao Feng's feet slid backward along the ground.

"You can't break my armor!"

After being forced back by the strike, Gao Feng was both shocked and enraged, feeling utterly humiliated as he shouted in frustration.

"Why would I need to break your armor?"

Qin Zi smirked coldly, and in the next instant, his figure disappeared.

"What?!"

Gao Feng's pupils suddenly contracted as he saw a hand with spread fingers rapidly enlarging in his view.

Before he could react, his face was grasped, his body thrown backward, and his head smashed hard against the ground.

Boom!

The plaza shook slightly, the stone pavement cracking under the impact, with blood splattering out.

"You… you…"

Gao Feng's head was partially buried in the ground, his hand trembling as he pointed at Qin Zi, trying to say something, but his head lolled to the side as he passed out.

"He… he hit someone from the Gao family?"

"Isn't that Gao Feng, one of the direct descendants of the Gao family? This is going to cause big trouble."

"Yeah, if before the Gao family's young master didn't have a reason to act, now they have every right to."

The crowd around them buzzed with discussion.

Some sighed, some were gloating, but most looked at Qin Zi with a hint of respect.

Daring to strike a direct descendant of the Gao family and even winning—this was clearly a formidable individual.

At this moment, on the high platform, City Lord Bai Chen and Master Pang Qi both showed a hint of surprise.

This Qin Zi, at just seventeen years old, already possessed such strength. In the entire Jiuyang Dynasty, he could be considered top-tier.

In a few more years, he would undoubtedly grow to rival the Four Young Lords of Minghao City, or even surpass them.

However...

Showing too much talent wasn't necessarily a good thing.

The tree that stands out in the forest is the first to be felled.

Whether this young man could survive long enough to reach that point was still uncertain.

"Qin Zi, how dare you openly attack a member of my Gao family! Do you think the Gao family has no one to stand against you?"

At that moment, a young man sternly rebuked him and then called out to the crowd, "All members of the Gao family, step forward!"

"Ha!"

In response, several of the young participants who had claimed alchemy furnaces simultaneously removed their outer garments, revealing matching family attire underneath.

The backs of their clothes were emblazoned with the character "Gao."

"What now? Is it fashionable to gang up on someone after losing a fight?"

Qin Zi sneered as he glanced at them with disdain, then smirked, "But it doesn't matter. For trash like you, no matter how many come at me, I'll take you all down with one hand!"

"Fine! Since you're so arrogant, let's see if you've got the strength to back it up!"

The young man from the Gao family snorted coldly, and all the members of the Gao family began to close in on Qin Zi.

Qin Zi appeared calm on the surface, but inside, he was tense. His eyes gleamed with intense fighting spirit as he clenched his fists.

The battle was on the verge of erupting.

"What do you think you're doing?"

A calm, youthful voice suddenly broke the tension.

Whoosh! Everyone turned toward the voice to see a young man in white, who wasn't particularly handsome, stepping out of the crowd.

When he was among the crowd, he didn't stand out, but the moment he stepped forward, all eyes were drawn to him.

"Young Master!"

The Gao family members exclaimed in unison.

The words caused a ripple of shock among the onlookers, and even Qin Zi looked surprised.

The Gao family's young master… doesn't seem very handsome, and it's not just ordinary plainness—he's genuinely average! "Young Master, this is Qin Zi. He's been riding on a bit of a false reputation, openly challenging the Gao family! He's utterly reckless!"

The previous Gao family youth said, seething with righteous indignation.

"And so?"

Gao Jianli replied flatly.

"So, we…" The youth was about to say that they should gang up on Qin Zi, but the words stuck in his throat.

Some things can be done, but saying them out loud is dishonorable—especially in front of the stern young master. Such words were even harder to utter.

"If you understand that, then get back to the competition. Don't embarrass yourselves here."

Gao Jianli said calmly.

"Yes."

The youth's face flushed with embarrassment, but he ultimately lowered his head and obediently returned to his alchemy furnace.

The other Gao family youths also bowed their heads, silently returning to their positions.

It was like social death.

"Master Pang Qi, City Lord, I apologize for the Gao family's lack of discipline. Please forgive them."

Gao Jianli bowed respectfully toward the platform, speaking with apology.

"Well, at least the Gao family has someone with a sense of propriety."

City Lord Bai Chen said with a neutral expression.

If the Gao family's youths had caused a ruckus just now, it would have embarrassed him in front of Master Pang Qi.

After all, this was his territory.

It was better for the Gao family to handle the situation themselves. If he had to step in to stop them, it would have been a loss of face for everyone.

"Your name is Gao Jianli, correct? From what I see, you can't be older than twenty. Why aren't you participating in the alchemy competition?"

Master Pang Qi asked.

"Replying to Master, this junior is dedicated to martial arts. Although alchemy is a noble profession, it's not an honor meant for everyone."

Gao Jianli replied respectfully.

"Moreover, I turned twenty a few days ago. While it's only a little over the age limit, I wouldn't deceive you, Master."

"Hmm."

Master Pang Qi nodded calmly.

He didn't say anything more.

"Thank you for your understanding, Master."

Gao Jianli bowed in thanks.

Then he turned to Qin Zi.

"You've injured someone from the Gao family, so you owe us an explanation. After the alchemy competition, you'll need to answer to me."

"Why should I explain anything to you?"

Qin Zi sneered arrogantly, "He jumped out to provoke me, and I dealt with him. What more is there to explain?"

See life as trivial; if you don't like it, just fight! He wasn't interested in playing games with these people. Maybe they enjoyed manipulating and scheming, but he… had no interest!

"Oh? You're turning down the chance to explain?"

Gao Jianli raised an eyebrow.

"Heh, you think it's an opportunity? So, are you talking down to me from a high place?"

Qin Zi narrowed his eyes.

"Naturally."

Gao Jianli looked at him and said, "You might think I'm arrogant, but the world is divided into the high and low, the noble and the common. For now, my Gao family indeed has the right to look down on most people in Minghao City."

He was straightforward.

Because it was the truth.

When someone has the means to be arrogant, they naturally are. When someone stands high enough, they naturally look down on others.

As the Gao family's young master, he had to protect the family's honor. What others thought didn't concern him. "What you say makes some sense, but I don't like explaining myself. If you insist on hearing one, I'll explain with my fists."

Qin Zi said, looking at him.

"Oh, really…"

A sharp light flashed in Gao Jianli's eyes, and a bright smile appeared on his not-so-handsome face.

"In that case… excellent!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an astonishing sword intent burst from his body, forming a white column that soared into the sky, shocking everyone.

"In a month, I'll come to find you. I don't care if you explain with fists or with blades. If you can't convince me, you'll die."

"There's an age gap between us, so I shouldn't be bullying you… But refusing to bow when you're weak… is a sin!"