Chapter 1231 - 1230: Passing Three Trials!
As soon as Mr. Ximen saw the scene before him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes!
Mr. Ximen was very familiar with the guards around him; each one was an elite in the army, highly skilled, and not easy to approach even for seven or eight strong men!
Yet, in Lin Fan’s hands, they were struck down with a single palm!
Furthermore, Mr. Ximen was also a practitioner. He could see from Lin Fan’s dodge of the guard’s punch earlier that Lin Fan’s skill was certainly terrifying!
"All of you, go at once, capture this man immediately, don’t let him harm the old leader!"
After one guard shouted, he quickly lunged towards Lin Fan!
Lin Fan still didn’t strike first. His feet moved like they were on wheels, swiftly sliding to the side!
Then, Lin Fan’s palm struck out again!
Lin Fan’s palm speed was incredibly fast, incomparable to the guard’s. The guard didn’t even have time to evade, and was similarly hit by Lin Fan’s palm, falling to the ground!
"Do you really think you few can stop me? Better go home and practice more!"
With a cold laugh, Lin Fan finally stopped solely defending. His feet slid, quickly rushing to a guard in front, and struck out with a palm!
"Crackling and rattling!"
A sound of fighting erupted!
But it lasted less than a minute; those seven or eight guards were seen clutching their chests, slumped on the ground, unable to stand!
Meanwhile, Lin Fan’s clothes were tidy, not a speck of dust on them!
Lin Fan provocatively looked at Mr. Ximen, and said: "Old man, your subordinates are too weak. How about... you come and spar with me?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ximen’s sons couldn’t sit still!
The Ximen family’s strength now was due to Mr. Ximen’s presence. For a family with such heritage, having an elder is like having a treasure, and with Lin Fan’s formidable skill, if anything happened to Mr. Ximen, who could bear the responsibility!
"Boom!"
Ximen’s second son angrily slammed the table, yelling: "The Lin-named, this is Ximen’s house, it’s the Northeast, not your Yanjing, daring to make trouble here, I think you’re tired of living!"
"Indeed! The dignity of Ximen is not for a junior like you to insult. Immediately shoot this kid dead!"
Ximen’s third son also rose angrily and shouted!
"Get people here immediately! Enforce the law on the spot!"
Ximen Huwei similarly waved his arm and shouted loudly towards the main hall’s door!
Upon hearing this, Ximen Ding, hiding behind Ximen Huwei, revealed a sinister expression!
He was no match for Lin Fan, but now with his father and uncles together, he didn’t believe they couldn’t handle Lin Fan!
"Kid! Today is your death day!"
Ximen Ding thought viciously in his heart!
"Hold it!"
Suddenly, Mr. Ximen’s voice came over!
Ximen Huwei and others quickly turned their heads, looking at Mr. Ximen with confusion!
They saw Mr. Ximen, leaning on a cane, walking forward a few steps, waving his hand and saying: "Just a sparring match, no need for such a fuss!"
"But, Dad..."
Ximen Huwei still wanted to speak, but was stopped by Mr. Ximen, who waved his hand!
His protruding eyes glimmered brightly, squinting at Lin Fan, saying: "Kid, you truly have impressive skills, making this old man sees you in a new light!"
"If Elder Ximen wants to see a junior’s performance, I won’t hold back!" Lin Fan said with a soft smile.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ximen’s wrinkled forehead creased with surprise!
Actually, Lin Fan wasn’t initially sure if Mr. Ximen was deliberately making things difficult, but seeing him stop Ximen Huwei, he confirmed it in his heart!
If Mr. Ximen was truly angry, how could he have stopped Ximen Huwei!
"I really underestimated you, no wonder Old Feng protects you so much!" Mr. Ximen laughed!
Lin Fan smiled gently, and said: "Mr. Ximen, now that I’ve passed the three challenges, can we discuss the real matter?"
"You know about the three challenges too?" Mr. Ximen was surprised!
Passing the three challenges was an old tradition handed down, known by few young people today, yet Lin Fan was so well-informed!
"I was born in a rural backwater where such customs still exist, so I’m naturally familiar!" Lin Fan said!
The so-called three challenges, in ancient days, were meant to make things difficult for people!
Anyone with a grievance visiting would face three obstacles, aimed to make them lose face, asserting one’s prestige!
From Lin Fan’s entry onwards, there was the imposing posture of two guards at the entrance, then the attack from two Tibetan mastiffs, finally Mr. Ximen’s anger and the combined battle with the guards—this was undoubtedly the three challenges!
"Good! Didn’t expect the essence handed down from ancestors hasn’t been completely forgotten by descendants. You kid, truly makes me see you in a new light. Elder Feng’s matter with Chengcheng, he’s already discussed with me, and our Ximen family will cease the marriage with the Feng family!"
Mr. Ximen waved his hand!
"Cease... cease?"
Upon hearing this, Ximen’s three sons and Ximen Ding were really shocked!
The Ximen family, a prestigious Northeast house, having someone break off the marriage—if word got out, it would be an enormous disgrace!
"Dad! This matter cannot be left like this!" Ximen Huwei said unhappily!
"Indeed! Grandpa! This Lin-named kid is here to insult our Ximen family!" Ximen Ding urgently stood up and shouted!
He still wanted to use family influence to punish Lin Fan; how could he let go of this opportunity!
Mr. Ximen stared at Ximen Ding and said indifferently: "Simply based on passing the three challenges, you think you can compare with this Lin-named kid? You’re competing with him for the Feng family’s girl? Rather than disgrace yourself, it’s better to cease the marriage!"
"Grandfather, who says I can’t compete with him!" Ximen Ding gritted his teeth and said!
"Oh? How do you plan to compete? By drinking? Or fighting?"
Lin Fan looked at Ximen Ding with amusement, and laughed coldly!
Upon hearing Lin Fan’s words, recalling Lin Fan’s drinking capacity and skill, competing with him seemed suicidal!
But besides this, what else could be done? Compete backgrounds? The Feng family was behind him!
Could it be to compete who is whiter? Apparently... this guy is whiter than him!
For a moment, Ximen Ding didn’t really know what to compare with Lin Fan, feeling somewhat helpless!
"Grandfather! Are you really letting this kid break off the engagement, making our Ximen family lose face?" Ximen Ding asked Mr. Ximen!
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ximen’s eyebrows shot up, showing a bit of anger!
"Pa!"
Suddenly, a crisp sound was heard!
Mr. Ximen swung his arm abruptly, slapping Ximen Ding’s face, leaving a bright red palm print!