"Unleashed Fury: A Clash of Swords and Family Turmoil"

After practicing Asura Sword Arts on the backside of the mountain, Huang Xiaolong encountered Demon Subduing Sword Arts in his training. Although Demon Subduing Sword Arts was not as domineering as Asura Sword Arts in his previous life, it possessed considerable power. Huang Xiaolong could now use Demon Subduing Sword Arts to oppose his enemies. When he displayed Demon Subduing Sword Arts, his sword movements became numerous and swift, eliminating demons and unleashing the full potential of the technique.

Upon completing his practice of Demon Subduing Sword Arts, the sunlight was bright and intense, causing a burning sensation on his body. Huang Xiaolong stopped his training and returned to Huang Family Manor. When he arrived in the yard between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., Fei Hou was waiting for him there.

"Master!" Fei Hou respectfully greeted Huang Xiaolong upon his return. He knew that Huang Xiaolong would come back from his training on the backside of the mountain at this time, so he waited in front of the courtyard door.

Huang Xiaolong nodded and entered the yard, asking, "How is your progress with Arhat Sword Arts?" Five months ago, Huang Xiaolong had completely restored Fei Hou's meridians, and then he taught him the advanced "battle skill" Arhat Sword Arts.

"Master, I have already practiced up to the tenth move," Fei Hou respectfully replied. He felt grateful in his heart, as not only had his meridians been restored by his master, but he had also been taught the high-level technique Arhat Sword Arts. In these ten months, after recovering his meridians, his Battle Qi cultivation level had advanced further.

"The tenth move," Huang Xiaolong nodded. It was rare for Fei Hou to reach the tenth move of Arhat Sword Arts within half a year.

"Squeak squeak squeak!" As Huang Xiaolong entered the courtyard, a small figure came flying through the air. Huang Xiaolong didn't dodge, and the small figure landed on his shoulder—it was the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey.

After a year had passed, the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey's appearance hadn't changed much in size. Although its appearance remained the same, its strength had become even more terrifying compared to Huang Xiaolong. Even though Huang Xiaolong was now at Rank 5 Late Stage Peak, he couldn't harm the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey without using Asura Sword Arts.

"Have you been hunting and killing Monster Beasts these days?" Huang Xiaolong smiled as he looked at the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey on his shoulder. The Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey would hunt and kill Monster Beasts and practice by devouring their Monster Cores. Its strength had been advancing rapidly, comparable to Huang Xiaolong's twin Super-level Martial Spirits, making Huang Xiaolong envious of its ability to directly practice by consuming Monster Cores.

Upon hearing Huang Xiaolong's question, the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey lifted its hands and squeaked happily, showing off its achievements in hunting and killing Monster Beasts to Huang Xiaolong.

Seeing the adorable appearance of the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey, Huang Xiaolong smiled and said, "Good job, little fellow, I know you're very powerful."

The Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey raised its head proudly, clearly conveying that it knew it was exceptional.

Shaking his head, Huang Xiaolong let the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey play while he engaged in a sparring match with Fei Hou, using Demon Subduing Sword Arts. Of course, during the match, Fei Hou restrained his Rank 5 Late Stage Peak Battle Qi.

In these two months, Huang Xiaolong had gained much combat experience through sparring with Fei Hou, a Rank 10 powerhouse. However, while Huang Xiaolong and Fei Hou were sparring, the playful Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey suddenly attacked Fei Hou, turning the match into a chaotic scene where all three were attacking each other. Sometimes Huang Xiaolong attacked the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey, sometimes the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey attacked Fei Hou, and sometimes Fei Hou attacked Huang Xiaolong. At times, Huang Xiaolong and the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey even teamed up to attack Fei Hou.

The entire yard was filled with sword shadows and the flashes of the monkey's claws.

The Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey's claws were sharp, comparable to divine weapons. If Fei Hou was not careful, he would be grasped and left with a grimace due to the pain.

With the presence of the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey and Fei Hou, Huang Xiaolong's days of training were neither dry nor boring; they were fulfilling and joyful.

Soon, twenty days passed.

The end of the year was approaching.

Huang Family Manor was still adorned with lanterns and colored streamers, and the guards, maidservants, and servants were bustling about with joyful expressions.

"Next year is the family annual meeting!" Huang Xiaolong stood in the courtyard, watching as the snow gently fell from the sky. The pure white snow extended before him, and he reached out his hand, feeling its coolness. Huang Xiaolong recalled that it hadn't snowed for three years. While he enjoyed the sunlight, he also loved snowy days—a vast expanse of whiteness that seemed to cover all the ugliness and impurities of the world.

Fei Hou stood two meters behind Huang Xiaolong, waiting.

"I wonder what Li Lu is doing now," Huang Xiaolong pondered aloud. After the birthday celebration at Li Mansion, Huang Xiaolong had been taken there by his father, Huang Peng, to see Li Lu. Since the birthday banquet, Li Lu, like Huang Xiaolong, had immersed herself in intense training.

The snow continued to fall gently. After a while, Huang Xiaolong's body was covered in a thick layer of snow.

Shaking his body, causing the snow to scatter, Huang Xiaolong turned and left the courtyard, accompanied by Fei Hou, heading towards the eastern palace.

Before reaching the eastern palace, Huang Xiaolong heard his mother, Su Yan, sobbing and speaking. Perplexed, he quickened his pace and entered the main hall, where he saw his mother hugging his younger sister, Huang Min, and younger brother, Huang Xiaohai. Their eyes were red, indicating that they had just been crying. His father, Huang Peng, also wore an angry expression.

"Who hit them?!" Huang Xiaolong's anger surged upon seeing the injuries on his younger sister and brother.

"None other than Huang Wei! Who else?!" Su Yan sobbed.

"Huang Wei!" Coldness flickered in Huang Xiaolong's eyes. It had to be him. Apart from Huang Wei, no one else in Huang Family Manor would dare to lay a hand on them.

At that moment, Huang Min cried and said, "When Xiaohai and I were playing in the village today, we encountered Huang Wei and Zhou Xuedong. Huang Wei claimed that we were blocking his path and attacked us!"

Su Yan, her voice trembling, added, "Furthermore, after Huang Wei mercilessly beat Min'er and Xiaohai, he tore their clothes to shreds!"

"What?!" Huang Xiaolong seethed with anger. He knew that, in the current severe winter weather, his younger sister and brother hadn't cultivated Battle Qi, so their torn clothes could potentially lead to them freezing to death.

"Big Brother, Huang Wei told me to tell you that he wants you to make an appearance at the family annual meeting tomorrow," Huang Min said through her tears.

"He wants me to make an appearance?" Huang Xiaolong suppressed his killing intent. Since tomorrow was the annual meeting, so be it—he would give Huang Wei the satisfaction he desired.

A night passed.

The snow stopped.

The sky was overcast, and there was no sign of sunlight. Huang Xiaolong ceased his training and, accompanied by Fei Hou, left the courtyard and headed to the eastern palace. From there, they joined their parents on their way to the Front Hall.

Upon arriving at the Front Hall, Huang Xiaolong's gaze swept across the many elders, managers, and disciples of Huang Family Manor who had gathered. He noticed Huang Ming and Huang Wei the father-son duo sitting among them.