A Typical Reincarnation

Chapter 6 - Let's Spar For A Bit

As the patriarchs were scheming for Xu clan's businesses along with the city defense captain in Wan Qing restaurant, the funeral procession for Patriarch and Lady Xu began.

The gates of Xu Clan slowly opened, drawing the gaze from people on the streets. Young Master Xu took the lead in funeral clothing; the personnel attending the procession gradually made their appearance behind. Those familiar with Xu Clan's personnel noticed the absence of their housekeeper, Xu Pingfan, who was like a brother to Patriarch Xu. This caused the onlookers to make their own guesses amongst themselves.

Xu Qi walked with neither a hint of emotion nor tears in front of the funeral team. "That child should be the young master of Xu Clan, right? He lost his parents at such an age. How pitiful."

"Young Master Xu had never left the mansion before, but he's really cute. I should just adopt him."

"Hmph. There's no need for your charity. His clan is huge and prosperous. Who knows if you're looking to adopt the young master or his assets."

"This child isn't weeping...? Perhaps he's too young to understand the meaning of someone dying."

"Rumours are the young master is mute. Who knows whether that's true."

"What? A mute? Is that for real?"

"Of course. My paternal uncle's second aunt's son works as a sweeper in Xu Clan. My news is definitely reliable."

"Alright, that's enough. They are having a funeral procession. Why are you chiming in?"

Xu Qi heard all kinds of discussion from the people around. He'd never stepped out of his residence since arriving in this world, but he couldn't take a proper look at the world outside now; he had to quietly move on ahead.

As Xu Qi advanced blankly, a creature with a dog's head and a tiger's body suddenly pounced on him.

Oh shit, what's this?! Xu Qi almost cursed aloud, but he managed to stop himself from doing so. Xu Qi was so frightened by the creature that he fell to the ground with his eyes shut.

"Ah, whose Soulfur Tiger is that? Why is it out here?"

"You-Young Master..." The Xu servant behind him couldn't save his young master in time and could only watch as the creature known as a Soulfur Tiger pounced Xu Qi.

Right as the claws of the Soulfur Tiger were about to reach Xu Qi, a flash of green zipped past. "Arf arf..." The Soulfur Tiger whimpered as it was kicked away. Xu Qi opened his eyes. A man was standing before him, facing away and wielding a wooden sword embedded with two tiny gemstones; he was evidently a cultivator. Though, his cultivation level was unknown.

The man slowly turned around, revealing his fair skin. He looked at Xu Qi and said gently, "Be careful, little boy."

Xu Qi stood back up and dusted the dirt off himself. Then, he clasped his hand and bowed to express his gratitude. Seeing the youngster show a puzzled face, Xu Qi pointed towards his mouth and waved his hands.

It was then the youngster became aware that the child in front of him was possibly mute. He asked, "Little boy, are you telling me that you can't speak?"

Xu Qi feigned a saddened look and nodded his head.

"God, Young Master Xu is really mute!"

"Yeah, didn't expect the rumors to be true."

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The surrounding crowd immediately burst into discussions at Xu Qi's confirmation.