134: Chapter 32: Just Needs a Beating 134: Chapter 32: Just Needs a Beating Initially, when the young Taoist saw the extraordinary means displayed by Zhang Xiaoman, besides intense shock, his first instinct after processing his thoughts was to look for his flaws, much like many of the older Taoists in the audience.
There was no helping it.
Unlike the guests who knew nothing, those who had been deceiving customers for years inherently doubted and probed any tricks used by their peers.
Even though the abilities shown by the young man before him were indeed bewildering, it did not affect their habit of prioritizing its authenticity.
However, this notion vanished when Zhang Xiaoman conjured two armor-clad Star Guards out of thin air; such means were simply not achievable through mere trickery!
âThis is impossibleâŠ
How did he manage itâŠ
Could there truly be Transcendents in this worldâŠâ
At this moment, the young man stared fixedly at the two Star Guards, his face marked by utter shock, while muttering something continuously, completely oblivious to one of the Star Guards walking towards him.
âThud!â
A muffled sound echoed as the Star Guard punched the young Taoist in the face, sending him tumbling to the ground, losing two teeth in the process.
Of course, the so-called heavy punch was only how the young Taoist perceived it.
Conversely, to prevent the Star Guard from being too rough, Zhang Xiaoman had specifically commanded a milder attack.
Even so, the young Taoist was still in severe pain, his face now covered in blood.
The Star Guard did not care how miserable he looked; as long as Zhang Xiaoman did not call for a stop, he would continue the assault.
At that moment, the grand hall echoed with the young Taoistâs agonized screams.
âStop it, stop it, someone could die from further beating!â
Master Liao finally snapped out of the initial shock and urgently pleaded with Zhang Xiaoman for mercy.
The other older Taoists who had been speaking on his behalf now quietly sat back down, sealing their lips, afraid they might receive the same treatment.
Zhang Xiaoman primarily wanted to teach the other party a lesson, and it was not his intention to beat someone to death or maim them, so he immediately commanded the Star Guard to stop and spared the man.
However, even so, the young Taoist was by then thoroughly battered.
One must know that the Star Guards were wearing combat gloves fitted with knuckles.
Combined with their inherent extraordinary strength, despite being deliberately subdued, this beating would leave the Taoist bedridden for months.
Near the hall, the security responsible for the venue wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads, finally breathing a sigh of relief, as the terrifying assault had ceased.
They had never felt such pressure; not intervening seemed inappropriate since they were in charge of security, but to step inâŠ
Joking aside, this was a real Transcendent, who would dare confront him!
âAh!
Ah!
AhâŠ
It hurts to death!
Noble hero, please spare my life!â
On the stage, the young Taoist still lay there, continuously crying out.
Seeing that he was still full of energy, Zhang Xiaoman ignored him, merely tossing out a âShut up.â As soon as the other complied and kept quiet, Zhang then turned to look at the flustered Master Liao on the side.
At that moment, Master Liao suddenly started as if he had realized something, his expression turning to one of stark horror.
âYou, youâŠ
You areâŠ
Half-immortal Pei!â
His voice trembled as if his mouth held a piece of ancient ice.
Upon hearing his words, the audience finally understood the direction the event was taking, and even those who were slow to react caught on with the help of explanations from their companions.
âLook!
Look!
What did I say earlier, that Half-immortal Pei was definitely a fake!
Someone was impersonating him!
Now heâs embarrassed!
The real deal has shown up!â
âBut, how can there really be Extraordinary Power in this world!?
Arenât all those things just scams?
Do you think they could be high technology, like holographic projections or something?â
âAre you dumb?
Can a holographic projection beat that guy until heâs searching for his teeth on the ground?
If you donât believe it, why donât you go up and try?â
âNo, noâŠ
I definitely still believe it, itâs just too fantastical, Iâm a bit confused whether Iâm dreaming right now or notâŠâ
âOwwwwâŠ
what are you doing!?â
âUhhâŠ
I just wanted to check if this is a dreamâŠâ
âIf youâre checking if itâs a dream, why are you pinching me!
Pinch yourself!!â
ââŠâ
On the stage, Master Liao was drenched in sweat.
He had never expected to see that person here, and also while impersonating someone else.
He had made sure there was no sign of him among the participants when he arrived, so how could he suddenly appear now?
âYouâŠ
IâŠ
I didnât know you were comingâŠ
If there were any offense just now, please forgive meâŠâ
Master Liao stuttered.
Normally, he wouldnât be so distraught, but the scene of Star Guard beating up the young Taoist from close range had shocked him thoroughly, a big impact on someone who usually earned his living by talking.
âOh?
So if I hadnât come, you would have impersonated me?â
Zhang Xiaoman squinted his eyes.
Master Liao shivered and hurriedly explained, âI didnât mean that!
Your ExcellenceâŠ
I admit my mistake, I wonât dare do it again!â
Seeing him in this state, most of Zhang Xiaomanâs anger dissipated.
It wasnât that he felt gratified by his successful revenge, rather, he felt a deep sense of disgust rising from the depths of his heart.
Dealing with such a clownish character wasnât worth the entanglement, even winning left a foul taste.
âTake your people and get out.â
Zhang Xiaoman glanced at the guy; the latter didnât dare to delay, promptly helping the still groaning young Taoist off the stage, then without returning to his seat, he left the hall straight away.
âThisâŠ
youâre Xiao Man?â
Pei Laoliu came over hesitantly and asked in a low voice.
Zhang Xiaoman knew Master Liu had recognized him.
No helping it, the Eternal Trace Veil could shield his appearance, but not his voice.
Moreover, he had just walked over from that corner table, everything was too obvious.
It would have been really strange if Master Liu couldnât recognize him.
Without hiding anymore, he quietly said to Pei Laoliu, âMaster Liu, itâs me.
Iâll explain everything when we get backâŠâ