Less than half an hour passed when Xu Hao received a reply from the Zhang Family: They could compensate Xu Hao with a quarter of the territory in the Northern Second District, and they could also offer more wealth, but they couldn't give any more territory.

After reading the Zhang Family's reply, Xu Hao sneered, "The Zhang family really won't shed tears until they see the coffin! It seems like the Zhang family members are prepared to abandon you."

Zhang Yu angrily retorted, "They've agreed to give you a quarter of the Northern Second District and a large amount of wealth; isn't that enough for you? Your greed knows no bounds. If you don't know when to stop, you'll be beaten to death sooner or later!"

"Smack!"

Xu Hao slapped her face without the slightest pity, striking her so hard that she saw stars and the world spun around her.

Xu Hao said coldly, "I don't need your guidance. This is just a warning. If you utter one more word, I'll chop off one of your arms! Make it clear to yourself, in front of others you might be the noble Third Miss Zhang, but in front of me, you are nothing, not even worth a fart!"

It took a good while for Zhang Yu to somewhat recover from the dizziness.

However, even after being humiliated by Xu Hao like this, she dared not speak another word.

Seeing Zhang Yu completely subdued, joy appeared on everyone's faces.

Someone even said directly, "Hmph! You used to bully the locals as you pleased, and now you've been dealt with, serves you right! It's been five years, but I still remember how you cornered my daughter at school with a group of people. Not only did you force her to give you all her money, you also made her kneel and call you 'Master.' You're not even human!"

Zhang Yu turned to glance at the person but realized she didn't recognize them.

The person said coldly, "Of course you don't recognize me. You probably don't even recognize my daughter anymore, since you've bullied too many children—how could you remember one that you've tormented? Later, my poor girl developed depression, and when I, as her father, went to confront the Zhang family members, I ended up with a broken leg!"

As he spoke, he took a couple of steps, and indeed, people noticed that his leg was crippled.

Zhang Yu remained silent.

Then someone else said, "She didn't just bully children, she even bullied those older men and women who sweep the streets. Just a few days ago, I saw her spit on an old lady who was sweeping the street as she drove past in her car, slowing down just to do it, and then she sped away laughing loudly."

Even those who held no grudge against Zhang Yu looked at her with extreme anger at this point.

The old lady was sweeping the streets relentlessly through wind and rain, wasn't that hard enough?

Yet she took pleasure in the pain of others, which is something no human should do!

That's just inhuman!

Xu Hao was somewhat speechless at this moment. He hadn't anticipated Zhang Yu to be so arrogant and overbearing.

It was quite normal for a Noble Family's Disciple to produce a few degenerates. In fact, it would be abnormal if they did not.

After all, this was similar to what the spiritual leader "Brother Dali" once said, "I must squander my family's wealth; if I don't, wouldn't I just waste my parents' ability to earn money?"

Of course, this was a jest, but as the old saying goes, "A doting mother is liable to spoil her children." Being born in a great family, some know how to strive forward, leading their family to even greater glory, akin to the "Renaissance Monarchs" of ancient royal families. However, just as the ancient dynasties inevitably faced decline, it was because they bore prodigals within their ranks.

But the degree of Zhang Yu's, the Third Miss Zhang's, profligacy stunned everyone and made Xu Hao realize how vast and diverse the world could be.

I've never seen such brazenness!

Someone said, "Young Master Xu, we understand that North Districts three and four are your turf. We ordinary folks living here aren't asking for much, just that those family bullies get their punishment."

Xu Hao nodded slightly and responded, "Rest assured, everyone. I, Xu Hao, guarantee that today, I will eradicate all the evil forces from North Districts three and four, making sure all those bullies and scum have nowhere to hide!"

The crowd cheered loudly, with even someone shouting, "Young Master Xu, I'm from the Northern Second District. I sincerely hope you'd take over our district too and not let those noble families take it over."

"Hahaha! And that includes North District One!"

"And West District Three as well!"

"East District Two!"

"..."

The crowd was abuzz with calls, all hoping that Xu Hao could hasten his pace and drive away the family powers from their areas.

Seeing the myriad complaints, Xu Hao felt somewhat moved but also concerned. Content presented by *.

The legend goes that after a hero successfully slays a dragon, he becomes a dragon himself.

I surely wouldn't become like that, right?

Shaking his head to cast away these superfluous thoughts, Xu Hao then calmed the crowd and said, "Guo Lan, go back with your daughter. All the teachers can leave too. Xiao Lan and I will pay a visit to the Zhang Family."

Upon hearing Xu Hao would take her to the Zhang Family, Xiao Lan became instantly excited and eagerly said, "Does that mean I can show my skills too? Do you know? I think I can take on ten by myself right now!"