Qian Jin stared coldly at Sixtack. If he could avoid trouble, he truly didn't want to stir things up immediately upon arriving in Eternal Flow City, especially by offending the Vice President of the Crystal Magic Tower, one of the Eight Great Powers of Eternal Flow.

But this man before him, under the guise of politeness, was clearly attempting an indecent advance! And worse, he was trying to lay a hand on Luo Qingqing! Qian Jin couldn't tell if it was male possessiveness, or if Luo Qingqing had truly taken root in his heart, or perhaps it was because of Fatty Luolin; whatever the reason, seeing Sixtack attempt to touch Luo Qingqing made him profoundly uneasy. Could a man truly remain impassive when his woman was being freely touched or embraced by others?

"Politeness? Upbringing?" Qian Jin gave a cold laugh. "If the person emerging from the room were so hideous that one look would haunt your nightmares for a month, with festering sores on their hands, would you still adhere to your so-called politeness, which clearly aims to take advantage of people?" "As for who I am?" Qian Jin smiled languidly at Sixtack, whose face was about to freeze over. "I am the First Guardian of the Luo Family. According to the Guardian Charter, a Guardian must protect the family's safety. The moment I saw you, my instinct told me you posed a threat to the Luo Family Head, Luo Qingqing, my fiancée. I came out specifically because of it."

Guardian? Fiancée? Sixtack's eye twitched violently. Qian Jin? That name sounded familiar! Ah! Right! Aibijia had mentioned an irritating warrior in that escort convoy, whose name was Qian Jin! Qian Jin... Qian Jin! Sixtack nodded repeatedly. This was the brat who had tossed his precious daughter into the mud! And now he was Luo Qingqing's fiancé! Good! Very good!

"What is it, Sixtack? Are you here for a visit, or specifically for a fight?" Fabredis stepped out of the hall, holding his unsheathed Heaven's Reed Sword, which shimmered with cold light reflected by the sun. "What are you looking at? Believe it or not, I'll beat you so badly you’ll be resting like a dead dog for another six months?"

Sixtack visibly flinched upon seeing Fabredis. The fury in his eyes instantly melted into fear. Listening to those almost insulting words, the fear slowly receded, replaced by a simmering rage. He couldn't fathom why Fabredis was here.

"Fabredis... I am not the same person I was before..." Sixtack gritted his teeth fiercely. "I am now..." "Still a dead dog that I can beat with one hand," Fabredis drawled with an expression of impatience. "If you don't believe me, let's try? Against someone like you, I could cleave three dead with one sword stroke, you believe that?"

Sixtack’s palm clenched tightly around his staff, veins bulging visibly on the back of his hand. His body trembled uncontrollably with fury. How many years had it been? How many years since anyone dared to speak to him this way? The mages of the Crystal Magic Tower, their faces contorted in anger, gripped their staves tightly, some even reaching into their robes for magic scrolls. If their Vice President gave the order, they would instantly blast this arrogant warrior into dust.

Qian Jin watched the standoff between Fabredis and Sixtack, wondering what their past relationship was. How could Fabredis emerge brandishing the Heaven's Reed Sword, looking almost eager for Sixtack to make the first move? His usually decent temper had suddenly become so domineering?

"Hmph..." Sixtack let out a long, suppressed breath toward the sky. His expression softened again, yet his eyes were shrouded in an indescribable, chilling coldness, directed at Qian Jin and Fabredis. "I am here today to visit the Luo Family Head, Miss Luo Qingqing, not to cause trouble." "Miss Luo, please do not take this morning's unpleasantness to heart." Sixtack smoothed his smile. "Regarding the Luo Family, we at the Crystal Magic Tower have immense sincerity for cooperation. In Eternal Flow, the Crystal Magic Tower holds considerable influence and can offer assistance in many matters. I hope you will consider this carefully; we can negotiate anything. With that, I shall take my leave and visit again another time."

Sixtack stepped aside, executing a chivalrous bow, then turned and waved goodbye to his subordinates, his pace significantly quicker than when he entered the courtyard.

Qian Jin turned to look at the displeased Fabredis. "What, Uncle? Did you have a grudge with that guy just now?" "Yes! When I left the Torrent War Fortress, he played no small part in things," Fabredis replied, his face icy. "That's why I despise Eternal Flow City. It's the dirtiest place I've ever seen. Everyone outside the Torrent War Fortress is either more arrogant or more corrupt."

Qian Jin nodded in agreement. Eternal Flow City truly wasn't a good place, but it seemed he might have to stay here for a few more years. If that was the case, perhaps he should transfer to another War Academy? But those places were too far from the Luo Family. If he went to another War Academy, it would effectively mean abandoning the Luo Family's assets entirely.

Luolin was dead. If the Luo Family's assets were truly ruined... Qian Jin shook his head slightly. Even if Fatso agreed, he still wouldn't do it. The Luo Family's assets and Luo Qingqing were the last remaining ties between him and Fatso.

"Damn it, Fatso! I told you not to get involved with that woman, Zhu Lisi, you just wouldn't listen!" Qian Jin sighed deeply, muttering under his breath. "Otherwise, you wouldn't have..."

"The Warrior Guild Torrent War Fortress Commander, Mu Gui Wuxin, seeks an audience."

The loud announcement from the doorway immediately recaptured everyone's attention. Qian Jin quickly looked up, curious, toward the entrance. Along the way, Fabredis had mentioned the Torrent War Fortress and the name Mu Gui Wuxin frequently. If he hadn't confirmed with Guyue Jiaying that Mu Gui Wuxin was indeed male, Qian Jin would have seriously suspected Fabredis had some improper relationship with him.

A bear-like body! That was right! The first reaction Qian Jin had upon seeing the figure suddenly appear at the door was that a great mountain bear had wandered into Eternal Flow City, and nobody was stopping it! Standing at a colossal two meters thirty, his body was as thick as a great bear, yet he was clad in black velvet warrior attire, complemented by close-cropped hair and a bushy beard—the very image of a massive bear! One didn't need battle aura or a clear view of his fierce countenance; simply observing that enormous physical bulk was enough to instill fear. His weight, three to four hundred pounds, meant that without even fighting, just crushing down on someone could easily kill them instantly.

"Fabredis, I missed you dearly." Mu Gui Wuxin strode rapidly into the courtyard, opening arms as thick as pillars. Compared to him, Fabredis's physique, which usually appeared strong and tall, suddenly looked slender. "Scram!" Fabredis flicked the Heaven's Reed Sword, clearly intending to stab Mu Gui Wuxin if he took another step forward. "Come, let me introduce you. This is the young warrior Qian Jin I mentioned to you."

Mu Gui Wuxin’s large eyes, set beneath thick eyebrows, rolled as he looked at Qian Jin. He suddenly spread his arms wide, revealing a kindly smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I’ve heard ten fighters mention you many times, and Chuandong often speaks of you too."

For the first time, Qian Jin felt there was someone pleasant to look at in Eternal Flow City. This Commander of the Torrent War Fortress radiated straightforward warrior sincerity in every word. He opened his arms in return, locking Qian Jin in a solid embrace with arms as thick as stone columns. The grip felt like a tightening steel hoop, the force making Qian Jin pause slightly. He instantly understood that besides a greeting, this War Fortress Commander was testing his strength, simultaneously applying pressure with arms honed by years of forging and blacksmithing, built on sheer brute force.

Mu Gui Wuxin felt the immediate tightening of Qian Jin's arms and immediately paused. What kind of brute strength was this? His body only looked as strong as an ordinary warrior, yet he could unleash such terrifying raw power without the aid of battle aura? Did this brat possess Barbarian blood? As both sides relentlessly applied pressure during the embrace, the sounds of straining muscle and bone echoed within the courtyard. Mu Gui Wuxin gradually felt pain where he was held, and Qian Jin’s strength continued to increase. No matter how hard he pushed, he couldn't overpower his muscles; it felt like hugging an iron man.

In just a dozen seconds, Mu Gui Wuxin's face began to flush scarlet, and his heart trembled with shock. All this bulk on his body was solid strength! If he didn't use battle aura, this raw power alone could terrify people. How could this youngster possess greater brute strength than him? Had he practiced a battle aura like the Great Strength Ox Battle Aura? Only such techniques could subtly strengthen the physical body, but they should also result in a much more robust appearance!

Another dozen seconds passed. Mu Gui Wuxin’s mouth began to twitch. Why was this kid’s brute strength still increasing? The hug was starting to hurt! If this continued, he would need to summon protective battle aura or risk having his ribs broken! His brute strength was greater than his own! He had the Sky Bear Battle Aura!

"Stupid bear, you can't win against Qian Jin's strength," Fabredis said, looking at Mu Gui Wuxin’s face, now flushed purple, wearing a mischievous grin. "This kid is a monster; his raw strength is astonishing. When we arm-wrestled on the road, he told me to use both hands..."

"Heh heh... heh heh..." Mu Gui Wuxin released his arms from around Qian Jin, feeling Qian Jin retract his strength as well. His massive head turned toward Fabredis in mock anger. "This is the surprise you told me about when you messaged me about hugging him?"

Fabredis’s face showed nothing but a wide grin. "Weren't you surprised just now?" "Surprised! Truly surprised!" Mu Gui Wuxin turned to look at Qian Jin. "How did you train this raw strength of yours?"

How was it trained? Qian Jin smiled helplessly. Hitting the anvil with Uncle Black for ten hours every day, this raw strength had to develop naturally. Furthermore, every time the Wind-Cloud Golden Body advanced, his brute strength increased along with it.

A: Yesterday at a coffee shop, I saw something quite amusing for many single people. On Valentine's Day, a man treated a beautiful woman to lunch. After lunch, as they stood up to leave, the man reached out to grab the woman's hand, but she quickly drew her hand back, and the man missed. The man, unwilling to give up, tried again, and the woman pulled back again. The poor fellow missed a second time. Helplessly, the man put his hand back in his pocket and walked alongside the woman...