. Take that suit off him!

Boom!

A muffled thud echoed in the narrow stairwell.

Su Xiaoxiao was thrown to the ground along with her suitcase, leaving her dazed and confused.

"Zhou Ran! You're asking for it!"

Zhao Tao was completely enraged. He roared and threw a punch at Zhou Ran's face.

Zhou Ran's hand, however, had somehow gripped his wrist, his five fingers like iron clamps.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts..."

Zhao Tao's expression changed drastically. He felt as if his wrist bones were about to be crushed. Where did Zhou Ran get such terrifying strength?

"For your mother's sake, Dad won't hit you today."

Zhou Ran's voice was soft, yet it carried a hint of mockery.

He had to resist the urge to cripple Zhao Tao right now.

Otherwise, how can I humiliate him properly at the dinner table tomorrow?

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Tao was lifted up by one hand and thrown out the door.

"Brother Tao!"

Su Xiaoxiao was so frightened that her face turned pale.

Just then, a series of chaotic footsteps came from the hallway.

Four or five shady-looking young men, each wielding a gleaming steel pipe, instantly blocked the stairwell.

The bald man in the lead spotted Zhao Tao lying on the ground and immediately went to help him up.

"Who the hell is so blind as to dare mess with Young Master Zhao of our Hongyuan Group!"

Seeing that reinforcements had arrived, Zhao Tao's courage instantly returned.

He got up from the ground and roared venomously.

"That's Zhou Ran, Biaozi! Cripple him! Break his arms and legs! I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"

"Don't worry, Young Master Zhao!"

Baldy Biao grinned maliciously, weighed the steel pipe in his hand, and led his men to rush inside.

Su Xiaoxiao was so frightened that she hid to the side, but her face showed an expression of excitement and satisfaction.

She could almost see Zhou Ran beaten until his head was bleeding and he was kneeling on the ground begging for mercy.

However, what happened next was something she would never forget.

Facing the several burly men charging towards him, Zhou Ran advanced instead of retreating.

His figure moved so fast that he left only a blur.

boom!

The first thug who rushed forward hadn't even dropped his steel pipe yet.

A muffled thud of bones breaking came from his chest, and he was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall and losing consciousness.

Click!

The second thug's arm was snapped off by Zhou Ran with a chilling sound.

"ah--!"

A heart-wrenching scream echoed throughout the corridor.

Less than ten seconds.

The thugs who were just moments ago so aggressive were now all lying on the ground, none of them able to stand up.

Zhao Tao and Su Xiaoxiao were completely dumbfounded.

Their mouths were agape, as if they had seen a ghost, and their bodies trembled like leaves.

Zhou Ran walked out of the house step by step.

He was spotless, and even his breathing was steady.

The difference between a Qi Condensation cultivator and an ordinary person is truly like an insurmountable chasm!

He walked up to Zhao Tao and looked down at him.

When Zhao Tao met his gaze, he was so frightened that he wet himself.

"No...don't come any closer...Zhou Ran, I was wrong...we're brothers..."

"Don't call me that, it messes up the seniority."

Zhou Ran smiled, reached out, and patted Zhao Tao's cheek again and again.

"From now on, call me 'Dad'!"

Zhou Ran didn't look at them again, turned around and went back into the house, closing the door behind her.

Inside the house were all inexpensive household items.

Zhou Ran's gaze swept over the jar of yeast protein powder, and he laughed self-deprecatingly.

"If we bring these things back to the Heavenly Palace, the old baby will throw me out with him."

He didn't take anything.

He only took one of his usual Under Armour training outfits.

He jumped from the second floor and landed steadily on the lawn below.

He left this place filled with dirty memories without looking back.

......

An hour later, at Guihe City, the most upscale luxury shopping center in Jiangcheng.

He needs a proper outfit.

Her outfit was enough to impress everyone at tomorrow's "family dinner".

I saw an Italian handmade suit shop called "Brioni".

He didn't know what brand it was, but he figured it must be very expensive.

As soon as Zhou Ran stepped inside, he experienced what it meant to be treated differently depending on who you are.

He was wearing a cheap Adidas tracksuit and a pair of training shoes that cost only a few dozen yuan, which was completely out of place in the glittering environment.

A female shop assistant with exquisite makeup merely glanced at him.

Perhaps because of his good looks, he managed to squeeze out a "Welcome!"

Zhou Ran didn't mind and continued browsing in the store.

After becoming a cultivator, his senses were amplified to an infinite degree, allowing him to clearly distinguish the texture and feel of different fabrics.

Finally, his gaze fell on a dark gray suit with subtle patterns that was prominently displayed in the shop window.

The perfect tailoring and the understated yet luxurious fabrics all showcase the prestige of a top brand.

"Hello, I'd like to try on this dress."

Zhou Ran said to the female shop assistant.

The female shop assistant looked up, her face showing impatience, but out of professional courtesy, she still walked over.

When she saw that Zhou Ran was pointing to the store's prized set, a contemptuous smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

"Sir, this is a limited edition set designed by our chief designer. It costs 166,000 and there are no discounts."

"I already saw the price. Please take my size, thank you."

Zhou Ran said calmly.

The female shop assistant was stunned for a moment, then looked as if she had heard the funniest joke of the year.

"Sir, I'm sorry, this suit is very expensive. Our policy is that only customers who have confirmed their purchase can try it on."

Her subtext was obvious.

You poor wretch, don't even think about wearing our clothes to take selfies in the fitting room and post them on social media.

Zhou Ran was too lazy to waste words with her.

He pulled the black card that Chen Ya had given him directly from his pocket.

When the female shop assistant saw the card, her expression froze instantly.

As an employee of a top luxury store, she received specialized training.

He naturally recognized this black card, which symbolized supreme power in Jiangcheng's high society circles.

In the entire city of Jiangcheng, only a handful of people possess this card, and they are all big shots standing at the top of the pyramid!

Her face turned deathly pale, and her attitude underwent a complete 180-degree turn.

"I'm so sorry, sir! I... I'll get it for you right away!"

Soon, she brought out a brand new suit and respectfully invited Zhou Ran into the VIP fitting room.

A few minutes later.

The moment Zhou Ran walked out of the fitting room, everyone in the store was drawn to her.

His already tall and upright figure appeared even more imposing in the well-tailored suit, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, forming a perfect inverted triangle.

His cold and aloof temperament, honed by the cleansing of his bones and marrow, combined with his godlike and handsome face.

He doesn't look like a male model; he's more like a young, powerful figure in charge of a vast business empire.

The female shop assistant's eyes were filled with amazement and deep regret.

"This is the set, wrap it up."

Just as the card was swiped.

A familiar yet sharp voice rang out at the door.

"Oh, who do we have here? Isn't this our head personal trainer, Zhou Ran?"

Zhou Ran turned around.

Zhao Tao was standing at the door, dressed in a glittering gold outfit, with a huge Mercedes car key on his waist that made people dizzy.

He had long forgotten the insults he received in Sunshine Community.

Relying on the fact that it was a public place like a shopping mall, Zhou Ran didn't dare to make a move, and his unruly spirit returned.

Beside him, arm in arm with Su Xiaoxiao, who was also dressed up meticulously.

It seems that after leaving the rented house, they didn't go home, but instead came here to shop and relax.

These two scoundrels have incredibly strong mental fortitude.

When Zhao Tao saw Zhou Ran, he was taken aback at first, then his face was full of mockery.

He looked Zhou Ran up and down in his suit and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"What? My mom's not continuing your lessons, so you've come here to be a model, wearing a dragon robe to satisfy your craving?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Zhou Ran, whose demeanor had changed drastically after putting on a suit.

Complex emotions flashed quickly across his eyes, but were soon masked by intense jealousy and contempt.

She took Zhao Tao's arm and acted coquettishly.

"Brother Tao, ignore this poor guy, let's go buy some Louis Vuitton."

She deliberately dragged out the last two words.

But his eyes were fixed on Zhou Ran, trying to see embarrassment and awkwardness on his face.

Zhao Tao really enjoyed this feeling.

In order to completely regain face in front of Su Xiaoxiao and everyone else, he raised his voice.

"waiter!"

He pointed at Zhou Ran,

"I want that suit he's wearing! Take it off right now!"