Yang Guo: I'm invincible in the opening battle against Aunt Guo!

In the inner courtyard of the Guo residence, Yang Guo returned to his familiar room.

Two and a half years have passed, and the windows are still bright and clean, with the furnishings unchanged, indicating that someone cleans it regularly.

He put down his luggage, looked around the house where he had briefly lived, and felt a pang of emotion.

When he left, he was a young man with poor martial arts skills and an uncertain future.

Now he has returned, a grandmaster-level expert who has concealed his identity.

He also developed an unspeakable, secret bond with the mistress of the mansion.

After a short rest, a servant came to invite us to dinner.

The dining room was spacious and bright, and several people were already seated around a large mahogany round table.

Seated in the main seat was a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a composed demeanor; he was none other than the world-renowned Guo Jing.

There was an empty seat next to him, clearly reserved for Huang Rong.

Sitting to his left was an old man with white hair and beard, a serious expression, holding an iron staff. He was none other than Ke Zhen'e, the leader of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan.

Further down were two young men of similar age to Yang Guo, both dressed in close-fitting clothes. One appeared somewhat composed, while the other had lively features. They were the brothers Wu Dunru and Wu Xiuwen.

Guo Fu had changed into a pale yellow casual dress and was sitting on the other side of Huang Rong's seat.

On the way here, Yang Guo also met Huang Rong, and the two walked in together.

Seeing Huang Rong bring Yang Guo in, Guo Jing immediately stood up, a simple and sincere smile on his face: "Rong'er, you must be tired from your journey!"

His gaze then fell on Yang Guo, and after a careful examination, a hint of surprise and relief flashed in his eyes.

"Guo'er? It's been years, and he's grown into such a tall and handsome young man! Good, good!"

"Uncle Guo." Yang Guo stepped forward a few steps, bowed respectfully, his expression natural, showing the respect due to a junior.

"Sit down, everyone, sit down," Guo Jing said, gesturing for everyone to take their seats.

Huang Rong sat down next to Guo Jing, while Yang Guo was seated below Guo Fu, facing the Wu brothers.

Guo Fu happily served Yang Guo some food: "Brother Yang, try this! It's smoked fish, a specialty of Xiangyang, it's delicious!"

Her intimate gesture immediately made Da Wu and Xiao Wu's expressions turn somewhat unpleasant.

Wu Xiuwen, being more impatient, couldn't help but say sarcastically:

"Fu-mei, you two have such a good relationship, taking such good care of each other as soon as you got back."

Wu Dunru also said in a deep voice, "Brother Yang has been away from Xiangyang for many years. Now that you've returned, your martial arts must have improved greatly. I wonder what unique skills your master's wife has taught you?"

Yang Guo remained calm and smiled, "Thanks to Master Gan's careful instruction, I have learned some basic skills from Peach Blossom Island. I dare not say that I have made progress, but it has only helped me improve my health."

"Master Gan?" Guo Jing looked at Huang Rong with some confusion upon hearing this.

Huang Rong put down her chopsticks and spoke calmly:

"Brother Jing, I was just about to tell you this. Guo'er came back to Peach Blossom Island with me this time. I saw that he was intelligent and resilient, and that he was a promising talent. So I took him as my 'disciple' and taught him the martial arts of Peach Blossom Island. He calls me Master Gan, and he and Fu'er are now fellow disciples."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere at the table subtly changed.

Guo Jing was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter:

"Great news! Excellent news! Guo'er is the heir of Kangdi, so he should be taken care of. It would be even better if you personally taught him, Rong'er! Guo'er, you must study hard and not let down your Aunt Guo... oh, Master Guo's painstaking efforts!"

Ke Zhen'e had been listening in silence, but now he let out a cold snort. Although he was blind, his hearing was sharp, and he still harbored resentment towards Yang Guo and his son.

However, upon hearing that Yang Guo had become Huang Rong's disciple, and that Huang Rong spoke highly of this young man, although he still disliked him, he no longer expressed his dislike as directly as before, but simply said:

"Now that you have joined Master Huang's school, you must abide by the rules, practice martial arts diligently, and lest you tarnish the reputation of Peach Blossom Island."

"Yes, I will keep in mind Eunuch Ke's teachings." Yang Guo's attitude was respectful.

The brothers, Da Wu and Xiao Wu, exchanged a glance, their resentment growing.

Become a disciple?

What makes Yang Guo so special that he's on the same level as them?

Seeing Guo Fu's joy and the attitude of her master and mistress towards this child, they felt a strong sense of threat.

Dinner took place in a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Guo Jing asked about Peach Blossom Island and his experiences on the road, and Huang Rong gave brief answers, omitting details about Li Mochou and others.

Yang Guo occasionally responded with a few words, his words always appropriate.

Guo Fu chattered on and on, mostly about how amazing her Brother Yang was, how good his stories were, how delicious the roasted meat was, and so on, which made Da Wu and Xiao Wu's faces grow increasingly gloomy.

After the meal, everyone moved to a side hall for tea.

Wu Xiuwen finally couldn't contain himself any longer, stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Guo Jing and Huang Rong, and said:

"Master, Mistress, Brother Yang is your highly skilled disciple, so his martial arts must be extraordinary. My elder brother and I have been practicing diligently for the past two years, and we believe we have made some progress as well."

"This is a rare opportunity. I wonder if I could ask Brother Yang for a few pointers, so that we could broaden our horizons and witness the splendor of Peach Blossom Island's unique martial arts?"

Although he spoke politely, his eyes were full of provocation as he looked at Yang Guo.

Wu Dunru also stood up and echoed, "Please grant my request, Master and Mistress. This disciple also wishes to verify what I have learned."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing raised his thick eyebrows slightly, and a hint of eagerness flashed in his eyes.

He was kind and honest by nature, but he was also a martial arts fanatic, especially valuing the inheritance of martial arts skills.

Yang Guo was Huang Rong's disciple, and Da Wu and Xiao Wu were his disciples. This was like a small "teaching results competition" between him and Rong'er.

He looked at Huang Rong and smiled, "Rong'er, look at this... it's a good thing for young people to learn from each other. As long as we stop when we've reached a point of mutual understanding, it's fine, isn't it?"

Huang Rong sighed inwardly, how could she not know what her brother Jing was thinking?

What she knew even more clearly was that Yang Guo's strength was now unfathomable; if they were to actually fight, he could probably knock down Da Wu and Xiao Wu with just a breath.

But she couldn't stop it, otherwise it would only arouse more suspicion.

She looked at Yang Guo and, seeing his composed expression, nodded slightly, but said, "Guo'er, your senior brothers Wu and Wu junior brothers want to spar with you, so you should exchange a few moves with them. Remember, when sparring among fellow disciples, stop when you've made your point, and don't ruin the harmony."

As she spoke, her eyes met Yang Guo's, and her gaze carried a clear warning and instruction—conceal your strength and know when to stop.

Yang Guo understood, stood up, and cupped his hands in greeting: "Master Gan, Uncle Guo, since you two martial brothers have such an interest, I will certainly keep you company. Please, both of you, show mercy."

"Alright! Let's go to the training ground!" Guo Jing got up with great enthusiasm.