Xiao Qingdi had been watching Ye Qiu’s ‘performance’ with disdain at first, not believing that a mere doctor could cause any trouble. It wasn’t until Chen Tianzheng was sent flying that his expression changed slightly.

After that, Ye Qiu took down dozens of Crystal Palace security guards.

Only then did Xiao Qingdi seriously size up Ye Qiu.

If sending Chen Tianzheng flying could be attributed to some trickery, what about defeating dozens of guards? Clearly, it was no trick.

There was only one conclusion: Ye Qiu knew martial arts, and he was skilled.

Next, Ye Qiu cracked Feng Youling’s head with a wine bottle, showing his dominant side.

Appreciation appeared in Xiao Qingdi’s eyes.

Just at that moment, Ye Qiu kicked Feng Youling away, looked up, and locked eyes with him.

Their gazes met.

Xiao Qingdi instantly understood what Ye Qiu was thinking and said, “I don’t know when it started, but those melodramatic romance dramas always instill a wrong idea—that if a major family has two brothers, one must be outstanding and the other a complete waste.”

“I wonder if it’s because of the influence of these dramas that many people think my brother is the dragon among men, and I am the trash.”

“But they forget one fact, Xiao Jiu and I are born of the same mother.”

The bystanders were baffled, not understanding the meaning behind Xiao Qingdi’s words.

Ye Qiu, however, grasped the hidden message in Xiao Qingdi’s speech, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Xiao Qingdi looked at Ye Qiu with a smile and said, “Your performance has surprised me, to the point where I’m somewhat reluctant to kill you. If you’re willing to become my servant, I’ll let bygones be bygones regarding today’s events. What do you say?”

“Not interested,” Ye Qiu replied coldly.

“It seems you don’t know the benefits of being my servant,” Xiao Qingdi said. “I can give you endless money, countless women, as well as glory, wealth, and overwhelming power.”

“Really?” Ye Qiu was skeptical.

Xiao Qingdi nodded with a smile: “Of course, my word is as good as gold.”

“Alright then, give her to me. I want her,” Ye Qiu said, pointing at Bai Bing.

In an instant, everyone’s gaze fell on Bai Bing’s face.

Bai Bing, with her acupoints sealed and unable to move, blushed with shame and anger under the scrutiny of hundreds of eyes, glaring fiercely at Ye Qiu.

Xiao Qingdi caught her expression.

His suppressed rage flared up instantly. He knew Bai Bing too well; she was always distant towards others, only showing shyness to those she deemed important.

Could it be that this kid really was having an affair with Bai Bing?

Recalling the earlier rejected marriage proposal, Xiao Qingdi was completely infuriated.

“Provoking me is a foolish move. I’ll ask you one last time, do you choose to be my servant or choose death?”

Xiao Qingdi’s voice was ice-cold, his handsome face filled with murderous intent.

“I may be a nobody, but I won’t be anyone’s dog,” Ye Qiu responded indifferently.

“So you choose death?”

Ye Qiu remained silent.

Silence was consent.

“Good, you’ve got guts! Later, I’ll break every bone in your body, and we’ll see if you’re still so tough,” Xiao Qingdi sneered.

“When I’ve knocked you down, let’s see if you’re still as arrogant,” Ye Qiu retorted, charging at Xiao Qingdi.

There’s an old saying: strike first to gain the upper hand.

Unsure of Xiao Qingdi’s strength, Ye Qiu decided to take the initiative.

As he was about to reach Xiao Qingdi, a furious shout came from the side: “Don’t you dare harm my young master.”

Following that, Chen Tianzheng appeared, intercepting Ye Qiu.

“Get lost!”

Ye Qiu’s fist shot out straight.

Chen Tianzheng, a renowned expert on the Tiger Ranking, had plenty of combat experience. Seeing Ye Qiu’s fist coming, he rolled backward to dodge swiftly, then propped himself up with one hand, his legs kicking towards Ye Qiu’s shins in mid-air.

Ye Qiu stepped back.

Seizing the opportunity, Chen Tianzheng leaped up and aimed his most proficient Eagle Claw Skill at Ye Qiu’s throat—a deadly move.

Chen Tianzheng wanted to finish Ye Qiu off as quickly as possible.

For ten years, he had served the Xiao family, always following Xiao Qingdi. Although he had struck many times, he had never been as embarrassed as today.

What he couldn’t stand the most was being injured by a mere doctor—a humiliation.

Ye Qiu couldn’t afford to be careless, leaning to the side to dodge Chen Tianzheng’s attack, then with a lightning-fast kick, he struck Chen Tianzheng’s groin.

Bang!

Chen Tianzheng knelt on the ground, clutching his groin, his face pale with pain, his body trembling uncontrollably.

The guests all opened their mouths wide, staring at Ye Qiu in disbelief.

This guy was shameless!

Bang!

Ye Qiu followed up with another kick, sending Chen Tianzheng flying.

With a clang, Chen Tianzheng crashed at Xiao Qingdi’s feet, struggled a bit, but didn’t get up, whispering, “My apologies, young master!”

“Useless!”

Xiao Qingdi cursed and looked up at Ye Qiu, his eyes filled with cold murderous intent.

“You’ve successfully angered me. Even if a god came today, they couldn’t save you.”

After saying this, Xiao Qingdi charged at Ye Qiu like a thunderbolt.

Ye Qiu saw a blur rushing towards him, and before he could throw a punch, a sharp pain erupted in his chest.

Then, his body was sent flying.

Boom!

He crashed hard at the entrance of the banquet hall.

At that moment, Ye Qiu felt as if his body had fallen apart, aching all over.

The guests were shocked, holding their breath, not daring to make a sound.

Only now did they understand what Xiao Qingdi meant by his earlier words—born of the same mother, sharing the same genes. Xiao Qingdi might not be as dazzling as the champion Xiao Jiu, but he was certainly no waste.

The scene before them was the best proof.

Ye Qiu had injured the Tiger Ranking expert Chen Tianzheng, which was impressive enough, but he couldn’t withstand a single blow from Xiao Qingdi, showing just how formidable Xiao Qingdi was.

“Trash!” Xiao Qingdi cursed as he approached Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu struggled to stand, his face flushed, forcibly suppressing a mouthful of blood.

“Boom!”

Xiao Qingdi launched another attack, the same move as before, only faster and stronger.

Ye Qiu couldn’t defend himself and was sent flying again.

This time, even the banquet hall’s door was smashed, and he broke two bones.

“Stop! Xiao Qingdi, stop! Don’t hurt Ye Qiu!” Bai Bing yelled tearfully.

However, Xiao Qingdi paid no heed and continued to walk towards Ye Qiu, his eyes glinting with icy murderous intent.