Su Xing slightly nodded.
Soon, Baili Tu called for Baili Qi, and along with Baili Qi came several middle-aged men with powerful auras.
The three Martial Emperor Level offerings of the Baili Business Association were all here!
"Father, father, how are you? Did this villain do anything to you?"
A man as fat as a ball rolled into the bedroom, then positioned himself protectively in front of Baili Tu.
Su Xing froze upon seeing this fat man, clearly not expecting Baili Qi to look .
He wore a short-sleeved shirt with anime characters printed on it, a pair of black-framed glasses, and stood less than five foot seven, yet weighed at least two hundred pounds!
"Damn, he really looks like a total fat nerd."
Su Xing secretly ridiculed inside.
However, after Baili Qi confirmed that Baili Tu was fine, he waved his hand.
Immediately, a Martial Emperor Level offering stepped forward and, without a word, threw a punch at Su Xing.
Su Xing narrowed his eyes upon seeing this and, without hesitation, met the punch head-on with his own fist.
In an instant, a mountain-crumbling sound echoed throughout the entire Baili Mansion.
The aftershock from their clash flipped all the tables and chairs in the room.
After one punch, the Martial Emperor expert groaned and staggered dozens of steps back, tumbling into the courtyard before barely coming to a stop.
As for Su Xing, he only took half a step back, his expression unchanged.
"Outrageous! This is the Baili Mansion, how could we let you act recklessly?"
The other two Martial Emperor offerings immediately flared up, appearing ready to gang up on Su Xing.
The atmosphere became tense and hostile.
At that moment, Baili Tu shouted:
"Stop! All of you stand down! This senior is my friend, how could you act recklessly?"
After saying this, Baili Tu slapped Baili Qi's chubby face and scolded:
"You unfilial son, why did you act without thinking and attack the senior?"
"Hurry and apologize to the senior!"
Baili Qi did not argue and immediately bowed to Su Xing, sincerely saying:
"Senior, I was momentarily concerned for my father and nearly made a grave mistake. Please punish me!"
Seeing this father and son play good cop, bad cop, Su Xing did not expose them but merely sneered:
"Heh, the probing should be about done, right?"
"It's time to get to the point! Where is the item I'm looking for?"
Baili Qi showed an awkward expression, while Baili Tu, with a thicker skin, simply said:
"Senior, the item you seek, I will have my son retrieve it for you now!"
Su Xing nodded slightly, standing aside and waiting quietly.
Su Xing knew that without his father's indication, it would have been impossible for Baili Qi to have a Martial Emperor expert directly attack.
In Su Xing's mind, Baili Tu had two motives for this action.
First, if Su Xing was powerful enough and Baili Tu was unsure of defeating him, the previously discussed trade would hold, and Baili Tu would courteously hand over those instance dungeon items, even trying to win Su Xing over.
Second, if Su Xing was weaker than the Martial Emperor, Baili Tu would probably turn hostile on the spot.
Not only would he capture Su Xing, but he would also want the secret of Su Xing's Life Extension Pill!
After all, this elixir could extend one's life by five years. How could Baili Tu not be tempted?
The brief exchange just now was, in fact, a test of wits between Su Xing and Baili Tu.
Baili Tu relied on his cunning and sophistication, while Su Xing relied on his confidence in his own strength!
Under legendary status, considered invincible—that was no joke!
Returning to the topic, Baili Tu happily said to Baili Qi:
"Good boy, the senior values those instance dungeon items of yours, quickly hand all your trash to the senior!"
The previous moment Baili Qi was all smiles, but hearing this, his expression instantly turned sorrowful, like wearing a mask of pain.
He sneakily glanced at Su Xing, then whispered in Baili Tu's ear:
"Dad, what if we just eliminate him? This way, we'll benefit, and I won't lose my treasures..."
Upon hearing this, Baili Tu became livid and almost knocked out Baili Qi's teeth with another slap.
Baili Tu then scolded:
"You unfilial son, hurry and present all those instance dungeon items!"
Baili Qi looked aggrieved and tried to argue:
"Dad, those treasures were collected over two decades... giving them away just like that, I'm not willing!"
Seeing the father and son about to argue, Su Xing became intrigued and watched from the side.
Sure enough, Baili Tu's face turned red with anger, and he scolded:
"You unfilial son, you have no conscience!"
"Are your useless items more important than your father's life? You decide!"
After Baili Tu's rebuke, Baili Qi hesitated, seemingly contemplating whether his treasures or his father's life were more important.
Seeing this, Baili Tu nearly spat blood in rage and slapped him several more times before shouting:
Baili Qi still didn't move and stubbornly said:
"Dad, you've lived for over five hundred years; you've lived long enough!"
"But I'm only fifty, those treasures are half my life's work!"