Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 88 Too Presumptuous

Chapter 88: Chapter 88 Too Presumptuous

"What? Say that again! What happened to Xiao Tuan?"

Inside the Guo Family estate, Elder Guo’s eyes widened in disbelief. He stood up from the sofa and shouted at his eldest son, Guo Wenyuan.

"Dad! Xiao Tuan... he offended Mr. Ye, so his limbs were crippled!" Guo Wenyuan gritted his teeth and replied.

"Outrageous! Completely outrageous!"

Upon hearing Guo Wenyuan’s words, Elder Guo instantly threw the cane in his hand to the ground, breaking it into two pieces.

Even though Elder Guo had always cautioned the two brothers, Guo Wenyuan and Guo Huaiyuan, to never provoke Ye Fei, fearing the terrifying strength of the Innate Martial King...

Xiao Tuan was still his biological grandson after all!

And the only legitimate heir to the family!

Now that Xiao Tuan’s limbs were crippled, how could Elder Guo not be furious?

However, Guo Huaiyuan, who served as the Family Head, remained calm and reasoned, "Father, please don’t get upset. Brother, what exactly happened? Didn’t our Guo Family already establish good relations with Mr. Ye? Why would Mr. Ye still cripple Xiao Tuan?"

"This... this... sigh..."

Guo Wenyuan let out a heavy sigh and explained the entire sequence of events thoroughly.

Upon hearing that Xiao Tuan had demanded Ye Fei kneel and crawl from the fiftieth floor down to the first, Guo Huaiyuan couldn’t help but curl his lips and silently think to himself, "Serves him right!"

Ye Fei nowadays was no longer the same person he had been when he first arrived at the Guo Family!

Back then, Ye Fei had been formidable, only as an individual. While the Guo Family feared his Innate Martial King abilities, they hadn’t yet reached the point of being intimidated.

But now, the times had changed!

After Ye Fei’s battle at the United Commerce, he had decisively subdued the thirteen city chiefs of Su Province, becoming the undisputed titan of the region!

For Xiao Tuan to demand Ye Fei kneel—what difference was there from asking for death?

Still, Guo Huaiyuan understood that, regardless, Xiao Tuan was his nephew, Elder Guo’s grandson, and the Guo Family’s one true heir.

So Guo Huaiyuan could only turn his eyes to Elder Guo, waiting for his father’s decision.

Elder Guo’s expression flickered between dark and bright, indicating he was calculating the implications of this matter.

But soon, he slowly stood up and snorted coldly, declaring, "Our Guo Family cannot allow itself to be humiliated like this! Otherwise, how can we maintain our footing in Northern Su in the future?"

"Father, do you mean...?" Guo Wenyuan looked astonished.

As for Guo Huaiyuan, he let out a sigh and shook his head.

The commotion between the Guo Family and Ye Fei would undoubtedly cause a massive upheaval!

Even if they could suppress Ye Fei, the Guo Family would undoubtedly suffer significant losses.

But this was their father’s decision, and Guo Huaiyuan could only comply.

Ding-dong!

Just then, the doorbell rang suddenly, and Elder Guo’s guard, Liu Shan, stepped through the doorway in a fluster. "Elder Sou Commander, outside... someone has come to visit you!"

"To visit me? Who is it?" Elder Guo asked curiously.

Given Elder Guo’s advanced age, few in Su Province could claim the privilege of visiting him.

Seeing Elder Guo’s inquiry, Liu Shan quickly replied, "Not someone I recognize, but the elderly gentleman says his surname is Gu."

"Gu?"

Elder Guo initially didn’t give it much thought, but moments later, his face changed. "Quickly invite him in—no, I’ll go greet him personally!"

With that, Elder Guo prepared to move forward himself.

Guo Wenyuan and Guo Huaiyuan, upon seeing their father so anxious, exchanged puzzled looks, unsure who this individual might be to elicit such a reaction from him.

But before Elder Guo could take a few steps, an older man, his white hair gleaming and yet far more robust in physical stature and movement than Elder Guo, strode in while laughing heartily.

"Haha! Old Guo! We’ve been comrades for years—no need for you to greet me personally; can’t I just walk in?"

The man spoke as he led two burly middle-aged men right up to Elder Guo.

Seeing this, Elder Guo immediately straightened his back and saluted, saying, "Guo Tiansi greets Sou Commander!"

Sou Commander?

Upon hearing Elder Guo’s words, Guo Wenyuan, Guo Huaiyuan, and Liu Shan all couldn’t help but stare at the elderly man in shock.

Sou Commander!

This was typically the title for the absolute authority of a particular military unit.

Liu Shan addressed Elder Guo as Old Sou Commander only because his father had served as a subordinate of Elder Guo in the military.

But now, Elder Guo himself was calling this man Sou Commander.

Did that mean the person before them was Elder Guo’s former superior?

Considering Elder Guo’s rather high rank during his years of service...

The identity of this elderly visitor became evident.

Understanding this, Guo Wenyuan and Guo Huaiyuan unconsciously straightened their posture.

Having a Division Commander visit the Guo Family—even a retired one—was an extraordinary honor.

And this wasn’t just any Division Commander; he had been Elder Guo’s superior!

"Haha, are these your two sons? Not bad, not bad!"

Watching Guo Wenyuan and Guo Huaiyuan straighten up, the elderly visitor chuckled as he leisurely seated himself alongside Elder Guo.

Upon hearing these words, Elder Guo shook his head with a laugh. "Sou Commander, you’re jesting! Compared to the spirited lads of our Iron Blood troops back in the day, they’re far off the mark! They’re worthless!"

After speaking, Elder Guo’s gaze shifted to the two middle-aged men standing behind the elderly visitor.

"Sou Commander, your two sons truly are impressive!" Elder Guo remarked admiringly.

However, the elderly man waved his hand dismissively and laughed. "You’re mistaken, Old Guo! These two youngsters aren’t my sons; they’re today’s leaders in East China."

Division Commander and Deputy Commander?

Elder Guo was momentarily stunned as he stared at the pair in surprise.

Both men gave Elder Guo a respectful salute, saying, "Mao Wen and Lu Chen salute Elder Guo!"

"Haha! Greetings! Greetings!"

Elder Guo quickly collected himself and responded with laughter.

At the same time, a surge of excitement rose within him!

Elder Guo hadn’t encountered Division Commanders when he was younger, yet in his older years, he now had both the commanding officer and his deputy visiting him simultaneously.

His thoughts naturally turned to Ye Fei!

Despite having made the decision to confront Ye Fei over Xiao Tuan’s fate, Elder Guo realized the act could potentially bring ruination to the Guo Family.

But now, the situation was different!

With East China’s Division Commander and Deputy Commander visiting the Guo Family, what reason would they have to fear Ye Fei?

No matter how powerful the Innate Martial King was, he couldn’t possibly challenge the nation’s armed forces, could he?

As these thoughts swirled in Elder Guo’s mind, the elderly visitor who had finished introducing himself casually remarked with a chuckle, "Old Guo, I’ll be frank—the reason I’ve come here today is that I heard your Guo Family is quite established in Su Province, and I need your insight on something."

"Insight on something? Sou Commander, please go ahead!" Elder Guo immediately asked, intrigued.

The elderly man smiled faintly. "I wonder if you’ve heard of a young man named Ye Fei?"