Immortal Spear

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Winter, dusk.

The blood-red remnants of the sun shone upon the battered gates of the Lei Family Fortress, casting its glow over a thin and pallid youth. He bore a bundle of firewood taller than himself on his back, his tattered coat soaked through with sweat, clinging tightly to his body.

"Lei Xiang, are you as slow as a pig? Only just now returning? Hurry to the back courtyard and report, and don’t forget to hand over my fifty pounds," shouted a plump boy in a brand-new silk cotton coat as he strode over.

Lei Xiang said nothing, keeping his head low as he quietly skirted past.

The chubby boy’s temper flared. "Are you deaf? Didn’t you hear me? I think you’re itching for a beating. Three days without a thrashing and you start tearing the tiles off the roof!" He shoved Lei Xiang sideways, making him stagger back several steps before falling hard on his rear. Fortunately, the bundle of firewood cushioned his fall, or he would have been badly hurt.

Lei Xiang struggled to his feet, glaring fiercely at the chubby boy, his right hand clenched into a tight fist—yet he did not strike. He knew well that Lei Xiaowu was the legitimate grandson of the Lei family, and as an outsider, he could not afford to offend him. Besides, Lei Xiaowu was at the fifth level of Qi Refinement, two levels above him. Even if he tried, he would not win.

At that moment, Lei Xiaowu frowned. Normally, this cowardly wretch never dared resist, but today he seemed almost ready to fight back. He ought to be taught a harsh lesson. With that