The children of the The Bennett Family have always been somewhat “xenophobic,” looking down on those from the branch families.

In front of the branch family children, they have an inexplicable sense of superiority!

As William Bennett was momentarily distracted, a gust of wind came from behind: “You little jinx! Stop right there!”

Pa!

A hand as hard as iron slammed down on his shoulder.

“It’s you…”

William Bennett staggered, nearly falling, but thanks to his solid foundation, he managed to steady himself.

The newcomer was a young man in black, strong and muscular, with thick eyebrows and fierce eyes, a hint of amusement in his gaze as he looked down at William Bennett.

“David Bennett! What’s the meaning of this?”

William Bennett’s face was filled with anger, unable to contain his fury.

When he first arrived at the The Bennett Family, William Bennett had clashed with David Bennett because David Bennett had mocked and looked down on the branch family children, and William Bennett had refused to back down.

David Bennett was a vindictive person, and ever since then, he often sought trouble for William Bennett, thinking up all sorts of ways to humiliate him.

“David Bennett! With your strength, if you can’t defeat this branch family kid in ten moves, that would be too disappointing!”

“Ten moves? David Bennett has already reached the peak of the second level of martial arts. To deal with that kid, I think three moves are enough.”

“Three moves? In a head-on fight, that might not be so easy!”

Some nearby The Bennett Family youths looked on as if watching a show.

Most people were eager for trouble and egged them on.

“Three moves? Hahaha…” David Bennett threw his head back and laughed, his face full of disdain. “You’re all underestimating me, David Bennett! To defeat this kid, I only need one move!”

Just one move!

The gathered clan youths erupted in commotion, many of them visibly shocked.

“One move?”

William Bennett raised an eyebrow, his expression changing slightly as anger surged in his heart.

He was one level below David Bennett in cultivation. If David Bennett performed well, it was indeed possible to defeat him in three moves.

But one move…

That was a blatant insult!

Facing David Bennett’s provocative gaze, William Bennett quickly calmed down: “I can’t fall for his trap. Even if I survive one move, I’ll still be humiliated afterward.”

In the past six months in the The Bennett Family, he had suffered plenty and gradually learned to endure.

“I’m quite exhausted from training today. Let me rest for a few days, then I’ll spar with you.”

William Bennett showed no expression and turned to leave.

His reaction made David Bennett and the other boys his age pause in surprise.

“Alright, kid, I’ll let you off for now. But next time we meet, don’t forget today’s ‘one-move challenge.’”

A trace of vicious cunning flashed in David Bennett’s eyes.

One-move challenge?

William Bennett’s heart skipped a beat. It seemed David Bennett was determined not to let him go.

“I must break through to the second level of martial arts as soon as possible if I want to stand a chance against David Bennett.”

William Bennett felt a sense of urgency.

Leaving the training grounds, William Bennett returned home.

Ever since William Bennett joined the The Bennett Family, his parents from the town had also “benefited” and moved into the The Bennett Family with him.

This should have been an honor for his parents.

But William Bennett always felt a bit ashamed, worried that his performance in the The Bennett Family would disappoint his parents and let down the elders of Qingye Town…

“You’re back.”

A steady, slightly weathered man came out.

It was William Bennett’s father, Andrew Bennett.

“Feng’er, come eat!”

His mother, The Bennett Family, her face full of kindness, brought out the food from the kitchen.

Whenever he came home, William Bennett felt the only warmth he had.

“Thank you, mother… This is delicious!”

William Bennett wolfed down his food, speaking with his mouth full.

While eating, Andrew Bennett and The Bennett Family said nothing, as if they wanted to speak but hesitated.

“Father, mother, what’s wrong?”

William Bennett noticed his parents’ expressions were a bit heavy, as if they had something to say.

Andrew Bennett exchanged a glance with his wife and sighed deeply.

“Let me say it. Not long ago, the clan elders sent someone with a message.”

Andrew Bennett paused slightly.

“The clan elders?”

William Bennett was puzzled.

Andrew Bennett’s expression was grave: “There’s a new clan rule: if branch family children can’t break through to the second level of martial arts, they’re not qualified to participate in the ‘Clan Martial Tournament’; and if… before the age of fifteen, they don’t reach the third level of martial arts, they’ll be sent back to their original branch family.”

What!

William Bennett’s heart skipped a beat, his face changing dramatically.

The Clan Martial Tournament was a chance for all the clan’s youths to compete and show their abilities. Those who ranked high not only received generous rewards but also had the chance to become inner clan members and receive special training.

Therefore, the Clan Martial Tournament was a golden opportunity for all outer clan children.

Losing the right to participate was equivalent to being abandoned by the clan!

But what chilled William Bennett most was the latter rule: if he didn’t reach the third level of martial arts before fifteen, he’d be sent back to his original branch family.

“No, this absolutely can’t happen…”

William Bennett’s voice trembled, his fists clenched tightly.

Neither he nor his parents could bear the shame of returning to the Qingye Town branch family like this.

“This rule is clearly aimed at the branch family children.”

His mother, The Bennett Family, showed a trace of indignation on her face.