OBS Chapter 7: Xiao Xun'er's Favorability Doubles
Chapter 7: Xiao Xun'er's Favorability Doubles
When Xiao Zhan arrived at the Grand Elder's courtyard, a large crowd had already gathered at the entrance.
Several members of the Xiao family stood outside, their faces pale, whispering among themselves.
Seeing Xiao Zhan approaching, they quickly made way for him.
Xiao Zhan strode in and immediately saw Xiao Ning lying on the bed.
Xiao Ning's face was as pale as paper, her lips were completely bloodless, and there were bloodstains on her clothes.
His eyes were closed, and his breath came and went. If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, he would have been no different from a dead man.
The Grand Elder stood by the bed, his face ashen.
He is Xiao Ning's grandfather and holds a very high position in the Xiao family. Even Xiao Zhan usually gives him some face.
Seeing his grandson beaten like this, his eyes were filled with rage.
"Xiao Zhan, you've come at the perfect time."
The Grand Elder turned his head and stared at Xiao Zhan with a cold gaze.
"Your son beat my grandson like this, you have to give me an explanation."
Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Ning on the bed, and was also somewhat shocked.
When he heard the news, he knew that Xiao Ning was seriously injured.
But when he saw it with his own eyes, he realized it was much more serious than he had imagined.
His breathing was intermittent, and the bones in his chest had sunken in.
The power of this palm strike was definitely beyond what a third-stage Dou Qi could achieve.
"Xiao Zhan, did you hear me?"
Seeing that he didn't speak, the elder raised his voice a few decibels.
"My grandson was beaten like this, shouldn't you, as the clan chief, give me an explanation?"
Xiao Zhan withdrew his gaze, looked at the Grand Elder, and said calmly, "What explanation do you want?"
The First Elder snorted coldly: "Xiao Chen injured Xiao Ning. According to clan rules, he should be severely punished."
"To cripple his cultivation and expel him from the Xiao family would not be too much."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's expression darkened.
"Cripple his cultivation? Expel him from the Xiao family?"
He looked at the Grand Elder, a cold glint in his eyes.
"Why don't you ask why Xiao Ning was beaten?"
The Grand Elder's expression changed: "What do you mean?"
Xiao Zhan ignored him and turned to look at the other members of the Xiao family beside him.
Who was present at the time?
A young man stepped forward, his voice trembling slightly: "Clan...Clan leader, I'm here."
Xiao Zhan looked at him and said, "Tell me, what happened back then?"
The young man swallowed hard and whispered, "This morning, Xiao Ning stopped the Third Young Master in the martial arts training square and said he wanted to challenge him."
The Third Young Master ignored him and turned to leave.
Xiao Ning launched a sneak attack from behind, striking the Third Young Master in the back with a palm strike.
"Then...then the Third Young Master didn't even turn his head, and with a backhand slap, Xiao Ning flew out."
After the boy finished speaking, he lowered his head, not daring to look at the elder's face.
After listening, Xiao Zhan turned to look at the Grand Elder, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
"Elder, did you hear that?"
"Your good grandson ambushed my son, and as a result, my son beat him up like this."
"Serves you right."
The elder's face turned pale and then red, and his lips trembled.
He never expected that Xiao Ning would strike first.
It was still a sneak attack.
If this got out, Xiao Ning would lose all face.
Even so, Xiao Ning was beaten so badly that he, as her grandfather, couldn't just ignore it.
"Even if Xiao Ning struck first, Xiao Chen shouldn't have used such force."
The elder gritted his teeth, his voice somber.
"Look at how badly Xiao Ning is injured! He's barely breathing, he was almost dead."
"How could Xiao Chen, a piece of trash with only a third-stage Dou Qi, possibly beat Xiao Ning like this with a single palm strike?"
"He must have used some underhanded methods."
Xiao Zhan sneered, "You failed in your sneak attack and got injured instead, and you still have the nerve to say that?"
"Elder, if you feel this is unfair, you are welcome to go to the clan to seek justice."
"I want to see if Xiao Ning, who launched the sneak attack first, is the one who deserved to be seriously injured, no matter how you look at it."
The Grand Elder was so angry that he trembled all over, pointing at Xiao Zhan, unable to utter a single word.
Xiao Zhan looked at him and said, "If you want to stand up for your grandson, feel free to come to me."
"I, Xiao Zhan, will fight you to the end."
After saying that, Xiao Zhan turned and left, leaving the Grand Elder standing there alone, his face ashen.
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After leaving the hall, Xiao Chen did not return to his residence, but went to the side courtyard.
The side courtyard is located to the east of the Xiao family's residence. It is usually quiet and rarely visited.
Xiao Chen found a place to sit down and was about to meditate when the system's voice suddenly sounded in his mind.
"Ding, it has been detected that Xiao Yan, the bound object, has given a hairpin to Xiao Xun'er."
"Xiao Xun'er's favorability towards Xiao Yan increased by 10%."
"The host has received feedback."
"Feedback calculation in progress..."
"Congratulations, host, you have gained: Xiao Xun'er's favorability has increased by 50%."
Xiao Chen was stunned when he heard about the reward.
Can favorability be rewarded?
Xiao Yan gave Xiao Xun'er a hairpin, which increased her favorability towards him by 10%.
As a result, he directly received fifty percent?
Xiao Chen couldn't help but laugh.
This system is really interesting.
Strength can be rewarded, combat skills can be rewarded, elixirs can be rewarded, and now even popularity with women can be rewarded.
And it's doubled.
Xiao Yan went through all the trouble of giving away a hairpin, only to gain 10% favorability in return.
He doesn't have to do anything; he gets fifty percent directly.
Xiao Chen shook his head, feeling a pang of emotion.
It feels really good to snatch this win.
As he was thinking, he heard a soft footstep coming from outside.
Xiao Chen looked up and saw a slender figure walk into the side courtyard.
It's Xiao Xun'er.
Today she wore a light blue dress, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders; her face was stunningly beautiful, and her demeanor ethereal.
Seeing Xiao Chen sitting here, Xiao Xun'er quickened her pace and walked over.
"Xiao Chen, are you alright?"
Xiao Xun'er looked Xiao Chen up and down, her eyes filled with concern.
Xiao Chen said calmly, "What could possibly happen to me?"
Xiao Xun'er was relieved to hear this.
When she heard the news, she thought Xiao Ning was coming to cause trouble for Xiao Chen again.
When she heard that Xiao Ning had been severely injured and was unconscious, she could hardly believe it.
She had witnessed Xiao Chen's strength firsthand at the training ground yesterday.
Xiao Ning was no match for him at all.
To beat someone so badly that they fall into a coma is no small matter in the Xiao family.
"I've heard about Xiao Ning."
Xiao Xun'er sat down next to Xiao Chen and said softly.
"The Grand Elder will definitely not let this go, and he's already putting pressure on Uncle Xiao Zhan."
Xiao Chen nodded without saying anything.
Xiao Xun'er looked at him and said, "But don't worry, I will handle this matter."
Her voice was soft, but her tone was firm.
Xiao Chen glanced at her but didn't say anything.
Xiao Xun'er holds a special position in the Xiao family, and her words do carry weight.
No matter how dissatisfied the Grand Elder was, he didn't dare to go against her.
Seeing his silence, Xiao Xun'er continued, "Xiao Ning launched the sneak attack first. Even if it escalates to the clan level, he is still in the wrong."
"The Grand Elder only went to make trouble with Uncle Xiao Zhan because he felt sorry for his grandson."
"Once he calms down in a couple of days, this matter will be over."
Xiao Chen nodded: "I understand."
Xiao Xun'er smiled and stood up.
"I'll be going now, you get some rest."
"If you need anything, feel free to come to me anytime."
Xiao Chen responded.
Xiao Xun'er turned and left the side courtyard. After taking a few steps, she turned back to look at it again.
She looked at Xiao Chen, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.
Just how strong is Xiao Chen?
Xiao Xun'er withdrew her gaze, turned around, and left.
Xiao Chen sat there, watching her departing figure, without saying a word.
He closed his eyes and began to meditate.
The fighting spirit within his body circulated slowly, flowing through his meridians.
A Dou Wang at the third level is already considered a top-tier expert in the Jia Ma Empire.
But he knew that wasn't enough.
Soul Clan, Ancient Clan, Flame Clan, Thunder Clan...
Among those ancient races, there were quite a few powerful individuals at the Dou Sheng level.
His strength was simply not enough to compete with those people.
We need to keep getting stronger.