Wang Wei had, after all, already stepped halfway into the ranks of experts with internal energy, so his ability to withstand attacks was absolutely formidable. Since he couldn’t escape his destined thrashing, he naturally wanted to make full use of this sparring session to thoroughly enter the state of self-cultivation.
Even Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but admire Wang Wei somewhat. Basically every two minutes, Wang Wei would fall once, yet he persisted for a whole hour. Of course, Xiao Yufan was careful with his strength, using just enough force to send Wang Wei flying—no more than that.
“Again…”
With veins popping on his forehead, Wang Wei’s wildness was completely unleashed. Vaguely, he could sense the power within his body slowly transforming. Once this transformation completed, he would step into a whole new realm.
At this moment, he resembled a wild beast from a primeval forest, continuously lunging at Xiao Yufan, only to end in defeat each time…
From a corner, Xiaodao and the other two watched Wang Wei’s current state with astonishment. They couldn’t deny that if any among them faced Wang Wei right now, they would undoubtedly lose.
“He must be about to enter the state of self-cultivation!”
Qinglong observed the trend and roughly guessed the change in Wang Wei’s strength. As soon as he finished speaking, the sparring between Xiao Yufan and Wang Wei abruptly ceased. Wang Wei stood rooted to the spot like a meditating monk.
At the same time, a faint smile suddenly appeared on Xiao Yufan’s face. Finally, he had entered the state of concentrated energy…
The internal energy slowly gathered together. Xiao Yufan could feel his entire body becoming like an energy-filled entity ready to unleash tremendous force at any moment. This feeling was far beyond merely “refreshing” or “exhilarating.”
Glancing at Wang Wei, Xiao Yufan turned and left. Naturally, he couldn’t disturb him now. Entering the state of self-cultivation required a moment of sudden enlightenment, a very important process. Xiao Yufan himself was somewhat strange—he skipped this process entirely.
Returning to the villa, Xiao Yufan suddenly sensed an eerie atmosphere…
When he entered the room, he found two men in black already lying on the floor. Tian Xuan and Dongfang Yanran wore frowns, deep in thought.
“What happened? Where’s Luan’er?”
A chill ran through Xiao Yufan’s heart. Not seeing Qingluan, a sense of foreboding slowly rose within him. That girl was the only one among the three without martial prowess; if anything had happened, she would be the first to suffer.
“Qingluan is inside the room. She was just a little frightened earlier. Brother Fan, don’t worry…”
The two girls noticed Xiao Yufan’s arrival only then. Tian Xuan stepped forward slowly, her expression more serious. Someone had actually infiltrated their residence right in the heart of the Dark Sect’s territory.
“Who are these people?” Hearing that Qingluan was safe, Xiao Yufan’s heart calmed slightly. He looked at the two groaning figures on the floor and finally asked.
“Honey, they’re from the Assassin Alliance!”
Dongfang Yanran’s eyes flashed with a trace of coldness. Her feelings for the Assassin Alliance were now completely gone, so anyone daring to come here would not leave alive.
“The Assassin Alliance dares to come to Linjiang? It seems they’re really desperate!”
A cold sneer curled Xiao Yufan’s lips. He couldn’t understand why the Assassin Alliance was so determined to kill Yanran. Was it really just because she had broken their rules?
After speaking, Xiao Yufan walked toward one of the men. He slammed his palm on the back of the man’s head. After a muffled groan, the man slowly opened his eyes, though his gaze remained dazed.
Indeed, they had come to kill Dongfang Yanran, but they hadn’t expected to be knocked unconscious the moment they arrived. If he knew it was two beautiful women, Tian Xuan and Dongfang Yanran, who had knocked them out, would he faint again?
“Why have the Assassin Alliance come to Linjiang?”
Seeing the man’s dazed expression, Xiao Yufan sneered coldly, his tone icy. Whether this man wanted to speak or not, his fate was sealed—he would never leave this place alive.
“To kill!” Soon, the assassin snapped out of his shock and answered bluntly…
“I admire your courage, but I’m honored to inform you now—your life is about to end!”
Twirling an exquisite dagger in his hand—the blood blade gifted by Dongfang Yanran—Xiao Yufan saw no fear on the assassin’s face. Death was no threat to him.
“Do you think this can scare me?”
The assassin scoffed disdainfully, looking at Xiao Yufan as if he were an idiot. Assassins lived on the edge of a blade; death might even be a form of liberation.
“I know you’re not afraid of dying, but I won’t let you die. I’ll make you suffer bit by bit, dying in agony. Believe me, I have a thousand ways to make your life unbearable!”
Xiao Yufan had already expected the man to speak like this. Naturally, he had his own methods for dealing with such people…
At this moment, the assassin’s face finally showed a hint of fear. It was true he wasn’t afraid of death, but he feared truly unbearable torment. From this man, he sensed a dangerous aura.
“Talk! Why come to Linjiang? Even if you don’t speak, your companion will!”
Xiao Yufan looked like a supreme emperor, holding the man’s life and death in his hands.
“To hold back Fenghuang of the Huangying. Our mission wasn’t to kill; we only needed to prevent her from leaving Linjiang!”
“Hold back?” Hearing the man’s words, Dongfang Yanran’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed again. What was the Assassin Alliance up to?
“What’s the reason?” Xiao Yufan was also surprised, puzzled by the Assassin Alliance’s intentions. However, he believed they must have a reason for their actions—after all, not all members of the Assassin Alliance were fools.
“I don’t know!”
“Don’t know, huh?” Xiao Yufan’s dagger sliced across the man’s face, deliberately dragging slightly, nearly tearing his skin.
“My patience is limited. Don’t challenge my bottom line with your stubbornness, or you will surely regret it!”
Xiao Yufan never considered himself a good person, especially when dealing with evildoers. He would always repay evil with evil. Although he disliked killing in front of his women, it didn’t mean he wouldn’t do it.
“The Assassin Alliance also sent people to Guan’gang City. As for their purpose, I don’t know. Our mission was only to hold back Fenghuang…”
Feeling the burning, excruciating pain on his face, the assassin finally chose to compromise. However, before he could finish speaking, Dongfang Yanran and Xiao Yufan simultaneously gasped in shock. Guan’gang was precisely where Dongfang Yanran’s mother resided. The Assassin Alliance had actually gone that far…
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