C258 The New Patriarch of the Lau Family(1)

Facing the raised fist of Woo Zhengyang, the expression of the Lau mansion's protector shifted slightly, though he wasn't overly concerned.

"So what if Woo Zhengyang is a bit stronger? I'm a martial artist, and the difference in our levels is clear."

"Woo Zhengyang, do you really want to fight me? If Uncle Fu is backing you, then bring him out. As long as Uncle Fu steps in, I won't oppose Lau Qinghan becoming the head of the family."

This man, as Lau Qingfeng's advisor, had some skill. Even now, he was trying to gauge Uncle Fu's situation.

His words drew everyone's attention to Woo Zhengyang, especially Lau Qingfeng, Yu Wenqianshan, and Lee Minglang. They were most concerned about whether Uncle Fu was involved or if he was in the shadows.

Woo Zhengyang's boldness could only mean one of two things: either he was bluffing, or Uncle Fu was indeed supporting him from behind the scenes.

However, no one expected a third scenario to unfold.

Uncle Fu didn't appear, and Woo Zhengyang wasn't bluffing either. He simply threw a punch!

What astonished everyone was how the Lau family's protector, despite being an entry-level martial artist, was so easily overwhelmed by Woo Zhengyang's punch.

As Woo Zhengyang's fist flew, the protector merely sneered and raised his arm to block.

Although he didn't use any weapons, his arm was filled with energy because he knew that Woo Zhengyang, a Body Tempering cultivator, was incredibly strong. Unfortunately, he still underestimated Woo Zhengyang's power. With a single punch, a sharp crack echoed as his arm was broken by Woo Zhengyang. The momentum of Woo Zhengyang's fist didn't stop there; it slammed hard into his chest.

With a muffled groan, the steward spat blood and was sent flying several yards, crashing into the wall of the Lau mansion before collapsing to the ground. The bloodstains on the white wall were shocking, and it was unclear whether they came from his mouth or the break in his arm.

"When you plotted against my uncle to seize the head of the Lau family, you were deeply involved. I was willing to let it go, but you just couldn't keep quiet!" Woo Zhengyang withdrew his fist and coldly addressed the fallen man. After speaking, Woo Zhengyang continued to scan Lau Qingfeng and the others, asking, "Does anyone else have any objections?"

Arrogant, undeniably arrogant. Everyone had heard of Woo Zhengyang's arrogance, but they hadn't expected it to manifest in such a way! Uncle Fu hadn't appeared, yet Woo Zhengyang had sent a junior martial artist flying with a single punch, his fate uncertain...

The crowd looked at Woo Zhengyang with complex expressions, struggling to reconcile the slightly youthful face of the boy with the one who had just sent a martial artist flying with a single punch.

Is this really the same Woo Zhengyang who was once bullied at the Lau mansion? Or has he, like Uncle Fu, been quietly enduring all along?

"Hehe, you thought you had my cousin figured out, but you probably don't know that he's now an inner disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect and has reached the Martial Master Stage. Plus..." Lau Ruyan's words were cut off by a look from Lau Qinghan.

Woo Zhengyang has always presented himself as a Body Tempering cultivator, and he didn't want Lau Ruyan to reveal his secrets. After decades of ups and downs, he knows some hidden techniques that can be incredibly useful at critical moments.

The crowd, however, was too stunned to focus on that. Just hearing the earlier part of Lau Ruyan's statement was enough to leave them in shock!

A Martial Master Stage! An inner disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect! Such a status is incredibly prestigious in Bright Sun City. If you add in his identity as an Alchemist and the powerful Uncle Fu at the Shape Gathering Stage backing him, Woo Zhengyang could walk with pride even in the capital of Dongjue Country.

At this point, Lau Qingfeng and the others didn't dare to speak, each falling silent.

"Haha... Congratulations, Brother Qinghan, on recovering from your injuries and becoming the head of the Lau family again. But the biggest congratulations should go to you for having such a wonderful sister and nephew!" Yuwen Qianyuan said with a bow.

"It is indeed worth celebrating. But, my lord, should we continue with our original purpose for this visit, or is it time to wrap things up?" Lee Minglang asked coolly.

Just now, Woo Zhengyang stayed out of it because the head of the Lau family was Lau Qingfeng, and he made that clear. But now that Lau Qinghan is in charge, will Woo Zhengyang remain indifferent?

As an inner disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect and an alchemist, Woo Zhengyang could easily protect the Lau family. However, there's still a wildcard in the mix: Moh Lunhui.

Moh Lunhui's strength is at least as formidable as Woo Zhengyang's current display, if not more. If Moh Lunhui is determined to eliminate Woo Zhengyang, offending him now wouldn't be a concern, as Woo Zhengyang hasn't yet reached his full potential and likely won't.

So, after considering everything, the key player here is still Uncle Fu. Initially, without Uncle Fu's appearance and Woo Zhengyang showing no intention of entering the Lau mansion, both families believed the rumors were true—that Woo Zhengyang was staying away to avoid getting involved in this matter.