Chapter 377 Signing a Life-and-Death Agreement

g alongside him."I’m not quite sure. After Old Zhong had some food for dinner, he suddenly fell ill without any prior indication!" The man named Little Liao frowned as he thought about it for a moment...Chapter 377: Signing a Life and Death Agreement

"Father, what's going on Who are you going to fight"

The middle-aged man arrived and immediately spotted Xiao Yu sitting by the basketball court. Upon seeing Xiao Yu, his face turned cold, and he glanced at Mr. Li before approaching Wang Pingyuan and asking.

"We're fighting that boy who injured Jing!" When Wang Pingyuan heard his son's words, he glared coldly at Xiao Yu sitting there.

"What So Mr. Li refused to interfere" The middle-aged man exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Wang Pingyuan’s statement and looked towards Mr. Li.

"Haha, it doesn't matter. It's time for us to avenge Jing. Xiao Yu actually demanded that Mr. Li and the Song family boy not intervene. They agreed! This is truly good fortune aiding me. With them around, revenge would have been difficult. But now there are no obstacles! Furthermore, today we're signing a life-and-death agreement, with our lives as stakes, so I cannot afford to lose!"

Wang Pingyuan grinned savagely and slowly explained this to the middle-aged man.

Hearing Wang Pingyuan’s words, a look of joy initially flashed across the middle-aged man's face. Then he was worried—joy at finally avenging his son, but dread over using his father’s life as stake.

However, he quickly composed himself; he had confidence in their family's loyal followers. He then turned to the four burly men who arrived wearing masks and said: "Today we're signing a life-and-death agreement. Whoever manages to kill him will receive an additional reward of one million yuan. Furthermore, his agreement with our Wang Family ends today!"

The four people's faces lit up upon hearing this middle-aged man’s words. Although one million yuan was not insignificant, it wasn’t what they valued most. What mattered to them was the freedom promised after today.

Although their daily lives were relatively free, there was an indescribable feeling that made them feel like they weren't in control of their own lives, but rather pawns owned by the Wang Family.

However, they had all agreed to serve the Wang Family for several years. During this time, none of them returned home or wrote letters to their families; only before going to work at the secret unit did they inform their family that they were working there and would not be allowed to return home or contact anyone.

Their families had no choice but to reluctantly agree for the sake of their children’s future, hoping they could have a better life.

In the few years of serving the Wang family, they had saved quite a bit of money. Moreover, if they could kill Xiao Yu in this duel now, not only would they gain their freedom, but there was also a reward of one million yuan. This amount would be enough to ensure that all their family members back home would live comfortably for the rest of their lives. The remaining funds could then be used to start some business ventures.

Therefore, hearing what the middle-aged man said, the few people became extremely excited as if they had been injected with adrenaline. They were confident in their abilities.

Wang Yuanping and the middle-aged man looked at these four individuals with satisfaction; these were the most formidable experts of the Wang family now. Among them, two practiced external martial arts while the other two focused on internal cultivation methods—one specialized in Xing Yi Quan (Shape-Intent Boxing) and the other in Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm).

These two individuals had quite a few years of practice under their belts. They were almost at the peak stage of Ming Jing (Bright Force), needing only one more step to enter into An Jing (Hidden Force). At thirty-something, their talent and perseverance were evident.

"How about it Should we begin" Xiao Yu, who had been sitting in meditation on the floor with his eyes closed, opened them and stood up.

“Haha, since you are eager to die, we shall oblige!” The middle-aged man laughed coldly at Xiao Yu.

At this moment, both Xiao Yu and Wang Yuanping moved to the side where Zhang Dahan had already prepared a contract that stated neither party could hold each other responsible for any outcome of the duel.

The elderly men like Li Sujun witnessed the signing as well. With them present as witnesses, no one would dare to renege on their agreement.

Finally, it was Xiao Yu and Wang Yuanping's turn to sign. Without hesitation, Xiao Yu signed his name, but when it came to Wang Yuanping’s turn, a hint of hesitation appeared in his heart. Having lived a life of luxury for so many years without engaging in battles, he had grown accustomed to the benefits that came with power, instilling a sense of fear.

However, upon thinking of his grandson's ambition, Wang Yuanping gritted his teeth and signed his name.

After all, what he was betting on now wasn't just his own life but also the future prospects of their family. If something were to happen to him at this juncture, it would have a significant impact on the Wang family's future.

With these thoughts in mind, seeing his signature on the paper made him secretly regret acting so rashly and gambling with the future of their family.

"Wang Yuanping, what has become of you Where is your unyielding courage when leading troops into battle" Wang Yuanping could feel a sense of fear in his heart and couldn't help but mock himself inwardly.

Thinking of this, Wang Pingyuan suddenly felt a surge of courage and said, "Kid, you know the Back Plum Blossom technique!"

Xiao Yu ignored Wang Pingyuan and walked straight to the basketball court.

Wang Pingyuan returned to their side and started discussing how to make an entrance.

"Uncles, is Xiao Yu okay" Song Hushan looked at Xiao Yu standing in the center and asked Li Lao and the others.

"I’m not very clear about his specific skills. I remember that Dahuai once said he had fought with Xiao Yu and they ended up drawing." Upon hearing what Song Hushan said, Li Suigun thought for a moment before responding.

He was also uncertain about the specifics of Xiao Yu’s abilities. He didn’t sense any inner energy from him at all; it was worth noting that even an ordinary-looking person like Song Hushan, who had reached peak dark energy cultivation level, would be exposed in his eyes.

According to Zhang Dahuai, Xiao Yu's strength was on par with his own. Although he still had a trump card up his sleeve, he couldn’t guarantee that Xiao Yu didn’t have any either.

This was why when Li Suigun looked at Xiao Yu, the latter appeared no different from an ordinary person, leaving him feeling as though Xiao Yu was shrouded in mystery.

Even if Xiao Yu had reached the realm of transforming energy (hua jing), he would still be able to see something amiss. Li Suigun’s cultivation level was such that even in ancient times, he would have been considered a patriarch; there were only a few people at present who could match him.

"Even you can’t see through him" Upon hearing what Li Suigun said, Song Hushan exclaimed and then looked over to the elderly men beside Li Suigun.

When they saw that Song Hushan was looking at them, they understood his meaning and shook their heads in unison.

"Oh right, Uncles, Xiao Yu said he practices Daoist longevity techniques!" Suddenly remembering what Xiao Yu had mentioned earlier, Song Hushan quickly informed Li Suigun and the others.

"Daoist longevity techniques" Upon hearing this, both Li Suigun and the elderly men were taken aback. They exchanged glances with each other, seeing bewilderment in one another's eyes. While they all knew about Daoist longevity techniques, these skills had no offensive power whatsoever. Moreover, during the initial stages of practice, there was hardly any sense of progress, and even decades later when proficiency was achieved, their offensive capabilities were still not impressive—merely extending life.

They were all close to a hundred years old, having seen every kind of person imaginable. They also knew several people who practiced Taoist health cultivation techniques, and these individuals told them that it was very difficult to achieve success in practicing this technique nowadays, especially in urban areas.

If one wanted to practice Taoist health cultivation techniques well, going deep into the mountains would be best as it is closest to nature. And why is this technique called a Taoist health cultivation technique It’s because this method is used for nurturing life and has no offensive capabilities whatsoever.

Thus, when they heard that Xiao Yu was practicing Taoist health cultivation techniques, they found it strange. Apart from Li Suijun, the old men felt unconcerned about Xiao Yu; who lived or died between him and Wang Pingyuan had little to do with them, as they were just watching a show.

They also wondered why Li Suijun would intervene in this matter. For many years, Li Suijun hadn’t cared about worldly affairs; if it was for Zhang Dahai’s sake, he could have simply let Zhang Dahai handle the situation! There was no need for him to personally come out of retirement!

After not mentioning this incident anymore, they had once asked Li Suijun about it. However, Li Suijun only smiled and remained silent; thus, they were also quite helpless.

Later on, when asking their own children, they learned that Xiao Yu was Zhao Lingyun’s son. But even if he was Zhao Lingyun's son, there was no need for Li Suijun to come out of retirement!

But since Li Suijun didn’t say anything, they were also quite helpless and could only take a watchful attitude.

They all knew about Zhao Lingyun and held him in high regard. Back then, Zhao Lingyun was appointed as the first director of Thirteenth Bureau under their recommendation.

And back then, they didn’t like Old Wang Family’s approach; after all, they had all been peasants from humble origins back in the day. It was just that this was a family affair, so they couldn't say much about it; at the time, there happened to be a mission in Lourou where Wang Pingyuan made Zhao Lingyun go on it, which led to him not returning.

Soon after, someone came out of the crowd of Wang Family people. This was a man in his thirties with short hair and a long scar on his face.

"Haha, brat, you're unlucky to meet me! Remember, there are some people who aren't worth provoking!" said the scarred man with a mocking laugh.

When this man laughed mockingly, the scar on his face looked like a climbing centipede, giving one an eerie and terrifying feeling.

Xiao Yu paid no heed to this man’s taunting. Instead, he stretched out his index finger and beckoned at him, wearing a look of disdain.be nervous. I do have some connection with your family. As for what kind of connection You wouldn’t believe me if I told you anyway, so it's better not to say! In short, I won't harm the Li Family!"Xi...