This Is My Planet - Chapter 40 - Chapter 40 – Bullying
Ling Moxue left the house as if in a dream, soared into the clouds, and flew towards the capital, seemingly wandering in a daze, not even interested in sensing the aura emitted by the Xuanyuan Sword she held.
Meanwhile, Xia Guixuan leisurely got off the plane with Yin Xiaoru and went through ticket inspection.
If there was any difference between this flight and the past ones, it was that it was much faster, the airport was less crowded, and the little fox by his side seemed much colder.
From the latter part of the flight, Yin Xiaoru hardly spoke, as if brewing some sort of female CEO’s mood. By the time they got off the plane, she had already transformed into a female CEO with a professional aura and seriousness.
When they met for the first time, the initial glimpse revealed a distant and slightly aloof lazy demeanor, which still lingered.
Far away in the capital and about to face the three-court trial, Yin Xiaoru, having left her warm nest, felt a loss of security and her emotions had been tense. Now, her mindset, built over many years of single-handedly navigating the business world as a CEO, had finally returned.
Compared to how Yin Xiaoru was like back at home… Was the woman who was a bit mischievous and carefree the same person as she is now?
Of course, it’s just like in Ling Moxue’s eyes, he also seemed like a different person at different times.
Xia Guixuan smiled, acting like a bodyguard, following Yin Xiaoru through ticket inspection.
Using her peripheral vision, Yin Xiaoru glanced at him and whispered, “The Yin family thinks you’re my boyfriend. You can act as a boyfriend, not a bodyguard.”
Xia Guixuan replied, “Depends on the situation.”
Yin Xiaoru pursed her lips and didn’t say much more. She summoned a car capsule and transformed it into a small fat car, heading straight for the Yin family headquarters.
She knew Xia Guixuan always wanted to distance himself from the boyfriend identity, including his probable intention when teaching her cultivation. The reason she always went off topic while learning was her subconscious dissatisfaction, but Xia Guixuan probably didn’t notice.
After all, she didn’t know what she wanted to do… He was just a mysterious person who happened to be involved. Her closeness and trust in him were real, and her desire to tease him was also genuine, but it seemed too early to like or dislike someone after just a few days of interaction.
If it weren’t for the Yin family’s trouble this time, due to the potion issue which he provided the formula for, causing karma, he probably wouldn’t have bothered with this matter at all…
Was he really that indifferent? Yin Xiaoru sneakily glanced at him in the rearview mirror.
Xia Guixuan was looking left and right at the streets of the capital, seeming quite curious.
Many of the outer walls of the high-rise buildings were large electronic screens displaying various advertisements. Xia Guixuan saw Ling Moxue endorsing a watch, and also keenly noticed a corner where there seemed to be signs of Yin Xiaoru’s company’s ecological drinks and civilian potions… just not very prominent.
In areas he usually didn’t pay attention to, Yin Xiaoru conducted her business quite well…
There were also combat robots patrolling the streets, no longer manned by human police officers… It was apparent that a small portion of the population had flying capabilities, but there seemed to be some special regulations in the capital, with small flying spiders patrolling the sky, ensuring people didn’t fly recklessly.
Seeing Xia Guixuan’s gaze, Yin Xiaoru sighed softly.
This guy really wasn’t interested in women at all.
Before long, they arrived at an opulent residential area. Outside the gates, a robot extended its mechanical arm, stopping them. Its crimson eyes scanned the vehicle and then made a “beep” sound, “Miss Xiaoru, identification approved. Vehicle….”
It seemed to hesitate for a moment before continuing, “No one in the vehicle… approved. Please proceed.”
In fact, Xia Guixuan blocked the scan, to avoid any issues of an unidentified male needing registration or anything annoying like that.
The mechanical arm lifted, allowing Yin Xiaoru to enter slowly. She smiled and said, “Forgot to register this floor, but your reaction was quick.”
Xia Guixuan replied, “Because I don’t have the patience to linger at the Yin family. No need to follow their rules and procedures.”
Taking the opportunity, Yin Xiaoru asked, “Then why did you play along with the identity thing at first? You seemed to enjoy being teased by me.”
“?” Xia Guixuan remained expressionless. “I think it was you who enjoyed it.”
“Hmph,” Yin Xiaoru didn’t pursue the question. The car had already reached outside the main villa.
As they stopped, the capsule collected the car. The two walked toward the villa and were immediately intercepted: “Miss Xiaoru can enter, outsiders stay back.”
Yin Xiaoru’s eyes turned cold. “Is it any of your business to be so nosy when I’m bringing my boyfriend inside?”
A voice came from inside: “Kick that pretty boy out.”
The burly man blocking the way grinned and threw a punch at Xia Guixuan’s face.
This time, Yin Xiaoru didn’t block him as she used to. Everyone watched in amazement as Xia Guixuan simply extended… a finger.
When their fists met, time seemed to pause momentarily. To everyone’s astonishment, the big man was sent flying backward and crashed into the gate.
It was as if he cleared a path for them.
A moment of silence followed. The other Yin family guards hesitated to move, standing there dumbfounded.
Their chief guard was a Level 3 Genetic Warrior, specializing in strength…
Yet he was sent flying by just a finger, seemingly effortlessly?
Yin Xiaoru smiled charmingly and entered first. She suddenly felt exhilarated. What three-court trial? This was just a game, wasn’t it?
As for the consequences, Yin Xiaoru didn’t care much at this moment. After holding back for so many years, she was ready to let loose.
The man who was thrown into the gate got up, finding himself uninjured. He didn’t think much in his extreme embarrassment in front of everyone. He roared and rushed again, delivering another punch.
This punch had a unique characteristic.
In less than 0.1 seconds, the color of steel covered his fist and lower arm, indicating that his battle armor formed an alloy glove. This punch was not only more powerful but also much harder than the previous one.
Xia Guixuan showed a hint of interest in his eyes but still extended just a finger, maintaining the same gesture and detail.
Boom!
The ultra-alloy battle armor glove that could block divine artifacts turned to dust and scattered in the air. The big man flew backward, crashing into the main hall’s pillar. This time, he wasn’t in the same state as before. He fainted directly on the ground.
In the midst of shock, Xia Guixuan spoke calmly, “Previously, you acted on orders. It wasn’t fun to bully you, but even when I spared you, you still persisted… Sorry about that. I don’t like bullying people, but that doesn’t mean I won’t.”
After saying this, he looked towards the elderly man sitting in the main seat. “I’ve never had any interest in entangling with dull idiots. Let me ask directly: is this a commercial battlefield or an arena? Is this the interstellar era or the ancestral Yin business era? Has your Yin family not fully evolved? Why is it that whenever I rarely see such idiotic moves, they all come from your Yin family?”
“Pfft…” Yin Xiaoru burst out laughing, suddenly wondering if his “incomplete evolution” line was borrowed from her?
Several senior members of the Yin family were suddenly furious, slamming the table. “Outrageous! Do you think you can dominate the capital with a bit of force?”
Yin Xiaoru couldn’t help but laugh, “Aren’t you describing yourselves?”
“Enough,” the elderly man in the center spoke sternly, and the room gradually quieted down.
The old man was Yin Yi, the current patriarch of the Yin family.
He knew that the clan members were irritated by the scolding, and there was no way to refute it. Over the past two hundred years, the descendants of prominent families had grown accustomed to their superiority. They often bullied others casually, and whenever a problem arose, their immediate reaction was to have their subordinates handle it.
It was alright to act arrogantly in trivial matters, but facing a real challenge made them appear foolish. Being mocked was understandable, but continuing to escalate the situation would only bring shame. If they could really defeat the opponent, that would be another matter.
The man in front of them was definitely a real challenge… The person who was knocked unconscious was a Level 3 genetic warrior. Once in coordination with the battle armor, he could rival Teng Yun cultivators among the Divine Descendants. One must know that Teng Yun cultivators are the core forces of the Divine Descendants, often being referred to as immortals… And this man used just a finger…
How high could the levels of the Yin family’s estate guards be? Combined, they couldn’t possibly match this ability. It was impossible for them to swarm and subdue this man. Either they could call in the military, or they could talk it out. Continuing like this would only be embarrassing. They wouldn’t really start a gunfight at home, would they?
After being stopped by Yin Yi, the people from the Yin family gradually realized this, and they all quieted down, waiting for the patriarch to speak.
Yin Yi’s first words aimed to salvage some dignity for the family: “Great Xia values strength, which allows them to stand tall in this foreign land. We are accustomed to handling small fish and shrimp with simpler and more convenient methods in our daily lives, which isn’t really foolish. If the distinguished guest is capable, then naturally, we can discuss this.”
But Xia Guixuan wasn’t interested in engaging with them. The conversation was left to Yin Xiaoru.
At this moment, Yin Xioaru’s words became sharper, “If Patriarch’s words were to be spoken outside, they would hold some truth. Unfortunately, a renowned family, bullied by others to the extent of not daring to retaliate, and instead bullying their own people for simplicity and convenience—this isn’t just foolishness, it’s the epitome of foolishness. I’ve seen countless fools in Chinese history, but there’s hardly a family as foolish as this one here!”