"Great Elder, are we just going to wait like this? If Cao Meng gets through this, our future days will be miserable!"

"Exactly!"

They knew that Cao Meng was in a tough spot now!

But once he got through this difficult period, he would completely recover.

By then, Cao Meng would definitely come looking for payback because they hadn’t helped him during his hardest times.

Previously, due to various matters, their relationship with him had already soured.

After this incident, the relationship would become even more strained, potentially leading to a situation of irreconcilable conflict!

Hearing their worries, the Great Elder laughed, "Indeed, if he survives, there will definitely be payback, but what if he doesn’t make it?"

"Great Elder, what do you mean?"

"I just think we can take a gamble, bet that he won’t make it through this time!"

"Is that likely?"

The Great Elder glanced at them, confidently saying, "I think it’s quite likely. Didn’t that young man just say, even when all of Cao Meng’s subordinates rushed in, they didn’t have any effect on the opponent? That shows the opponent’s strength is really formidable, so Cao Meng might really not withstand it."

"True!"

Seeing them all nodding, the Great Elder chuckled, "Since Cao Meng might not hold out, there’s really no need for us to rescue him. We should retain our strength to the greatest extent, so we can face any unforeseen situations in the future."

"We’ll follow your lead!"

They exchanged glances and quickly agreed.

They understood that this might be the best approach right now, so they all decided to follow his lead without question.

The Great Elder smiled, seeing they trusted him, "Since you all trust me, I will definitely help you well. Actually, it’s not just help for you, but for myself as well, since we are all part of the same boat. A leaking boat doesn’t benefit any of us."

"Right!"

Nodding slightly, they began discussing various details among themselves once again...

At this moment, they knew they were allies on the same boat with the other party, so they were completely open with each other.

...

Xiaobei was unaware of their plan to act in their own self-interest, as he was currently smiling at Cao Meng, whose expression didn’t look too good.

Cao Meng was still struggling internally...

"It seems you still don’t know how to choose, so let me give you a hand!"

As he spoke, Xiaobei suddenly raised his hand.

"He’s going to hit me, dodge quickly!"

Seeing Xiaobei raise his hand, Cao Meng guessed Xiaobei’s intention.

After guessing, he wanted to dodge but couldn’t, as if nailed to the spot...

"I can’t move, what’s going on!"

Roaring in terror, Cao Meng saw Xiaobei’s palm getting closer and closer.

"Damn it!"

He cursed under his breath, hearing a crisp sound. In that instant, his ears buzzed.

At the same time, he felt a wave of dizziness washing over him.

Before he understood what was happening, he heard the whooshing wind beside his ear.

"Am I... am I being sent flying?"

Talking to himself in confusion, he looked around, and in that instant, he realized it was the truth.

"The gap between me and him is really that big!"

Thinking bitterly, he felt a terrifying, suffocating pain on his back.

"Am I about to crash into something?"

The moment he figured it out, he heard a booming impact.

Just like that, feeling nearly shattered, he lay on the ground like a salted fish.

At this moment, he wanted to say something grand, but he gave up. Since his entire face was swollen, no one could understand him anyway.

...

"Good thing I didn’t charge up earlier, otherwise I’d be the miserable one now!"

Seeing Cao Meng’s miserable look, Cao Yan, standing not far away and seeing it all, was scared out of his wits.

He had previously sensed Xiaobei wasn’t simple...

Now, he knew he had underestimated Xiaobei. Xiaobei was beyond just not simple; he was terrifying.

Not only Cao Yan, but everyone was secretly relieved...

Xiaobei didn’t look at them. He looked at Cao Meng and said, "Now, have you thought it over? Are you going to keep our agreement?"

"I’ll abide by it!"

Cao Meng replied with great effort.

He knew he had no choice but to agree, as opposing Xiaobei would only lead to greater misery.

As he spoke, he recalled the scene of borrowing money earlier.

At that time, Xiaobei had transferred sixty million without hesitation.

He thought Xiaobei was a fool then...

Now he realized it wasn’t so. Xiaobei had transferred the money with such ease because he was confident in his strength.

"I was really deluded to think I could beat him earlier!"

Hearing his words, Xiaobei smiled faintly, "Had you made up your mind earlier, things wouldn’t have developed like this, right?"

"Yes! It was my fault, my fault!"

As he spoke, he struggled to stand up...

At this moment, his whole body was still trembling...

He knew he would be shaking uncontrollably in front of Xiaobei for a while because he now feared him...

Xiaobei looked at him and said, "Don’t be nervous, we’re like family now, there’s no need to be so tense, right?"

"Master Xiaobei, you’re right!"

Giving a glance at the embarrassed Cao Meng, Xiaobei said directly, "Alright, why don’t you show me around now! Oh, and first, let everyone leave! Surrounding like this isn’t proper, right?"

"Right!"

Quickly agreeing, Cao Meng looked at the surrounding people and quickly said, "Okay, there’s nothing more here, everyone can leave now!"

"Yes!"

They agreed and quickly dispersed!

They really wanted to ask what was going on, but they didn’t dare because Cao Meng now looked truly fierce.

In front of Xiaobei, Cao Meng was as docile as a sheep, but to them, he was a terrifying presence, so they dared not say more...

Seeing everyone leave, he fawningly looked at Xiaobei, "Master Xiaobei, now I’ll take you around!"

Hearing Cao Meng’s words, Xiaobei glanced at him and said straightforwardly, "No rush, wash your face first! You look too unsightly!"

"Yes!"

Cao Meng agreed and quickly ran off!

He knew his current appearance was indeed quite pathetic, so it was good to wash his face...

"Brother Xiaobei, handling the situation was even simpler than I imagined!"

After Cao Meng ran off, Lin Ya smiled lightly at Xiaobei and spoke.

She was truly surprised at this moment...

Previously, she thought the process would be more troublesome, but it turned out to be much simpler than she had imagined.

Hearing Lin Ya’s surprised comment, Xiaobei chuckled, pretending to be proud, "That’s because I’m strong. If it were someone else, it wouldn’t have been settled so quickly!"

Feeling Xiaobei’s pride, Lin Ya smiled and said helplessly, "Yes, yes, yes! You’re amazing, okay!"

"Oh, why do I sense a bit of reluctance? Am I not amazing?"

Rolling her eyes at Xiaobei, Lin Ya said directly, "Yes! You’re amazing, but your skin is also super thick!"