No Brains

"Mm, then come in and have a seat!"

Xiao Han sat beside the tea table, poured himself a cup of tea, then poured one for Chen Xiangxiang as well.

Chen Xiangxiang paused without saying anything. Xiao Han did not speak either. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

In the end, Xiao Han was the first to break the silence. "Xiangxiang, you came to see me so late. Is there something you need to discuss?"

Chen Xiangxiang glanced at Xiao Han. Meeting his gaze, she ultimately lost her nerve and lowered her head. "Benefactor, thank you for saving my life today. If it weren't for you, I would probably have had no choice but to marry that beast He Dong!"

"It was nothing."

Xiao Han spoke bluntly. "You didn't come here today just to thank me, did you? You can speak frankly. I still have some time. As long as I can help, and it does not go against the principles of righteous conduct, I can help you."

"Benefactor!"

Chen Xiangxiang hesitated for a moment. Though she faced Xiao Han, she did not dare meet his eyes. After pausing, she gritted her teeth, stood up, and directly undid the black robe draped over her.

Xiao Han froze.

Beneath Chen Xiangxiang's black robe, she was wearing only a nearly transparent gauze undergarment.

Even without using his soul power, Chen Xiangxiang standing before Xiao Han might as well have been wearing nothing at all.

Chen Xiangxiang's looks were ordinary, but under the dim light, her bold exposure was devastatingly effective.

Xiao Han stood up in confusion. "Xiangxiang, what are you doing?"

Chen Xiangxiang did not dare meet Xiao Han's gaze. Blushing, she said, "Benefactor, my father's injuries have only just healed. With He Lei's cruel nature, he definitely will not let this go. Moreover, it seems that the He Family has the Wolf Head Mercenary Group backing them. I fear I must trouble you to stay for a few more days. Xiangxiang has no way to repay you, save with this body."

Of course, Chen Xiangxiang did not say that it would be best if Xiao Han never left.

Xiao Han might not have known that a woman's heart was very sensitive. From the moment he had saved her from the Black Wolf Gang some days ago, her heart had begun to stir for him.

Xiao Han bent down, picked up the black robe from the floor, and personally draped it over Chen Xiangxiang. "Xiangxiang, you truly don't need to do this. Since I promised to help resolve this hidden danger, I will never go back on my word! My word is as good as gold!"

"Really?"

Chen Xiangxiang stared directly at Xiao Han with her large eyes.

"Mm."

Xiao Han also looked straight into Chen Xiangxiang's eyes and nodded firmly.

"Thank you!"

Xiao Han only saw a black shadow flash before his eyes. Immediately afterward, his cheek felt soft and moist.

Watching Chen Xiangxiang's bashful figure leave with the black robe wrapped around her, Xiao Han touched his cheek. Only after a long while did he say, "I was forcibly kissed!"

"Chen Zilong, get the hell out here!"

A deep, powerful voice nearly echoed throughout the Chen Family residence.

In an instant, the entire Chen Family descended into chaos. Everyone rushed toward the main hall.

Following the Chen Family disciples, Xiao Han also arrived at the main hall.

There, a shifty-looking middle-aged man had led three or four hundred disciples into the hall. Every one of them held a weapon.

That shifty-looking middle-aged man was presumably the Family Head of the He Family in Youmen Village—He Lei.

The battle had already begun. With a single sword strike, He Lei forced the Chen Family Patriarch back three steps.

A long sword wound had been left across the Chen Family Patriarch's chest, blood streaming from it. He frowned deeply. "You truly broke through to the Five-star Fighter realm?"

"Nonsense."

He Lei roared impatiently, "Who killed my son? Chen Zilong, if you hand him over, I can let your entire clan die a quick death!"

Looking at He Lei, the Chen Family Patriarch hesitated. What should I do? He Lei truly broke through to the Five-star Fighter realm. And our benefactor is so young—whether he is even He Lei's match is a question worth considering!

Xiao Han had twice saved the Chen Family from dire straits. In the Chen Family Patriarch's heart, he did not want Xiao Han to be buried alongside the Chen Family.

"Stop threatening them. I'm the one who killed your son! It has nothing to do with them!"

Xiao Han slowly stepped out from the crowd.

He Lei's robes fluttered as killing intent radiated from him. "You killed my son!"

"I did!" Xiao Han admitted without hesitation.

"Then go die!"

He Lei roared and swung his longsword straight at Xiao Han.

Sunset Sword Technique

He Lei's swordplay was broad and forceful, its beginning and end echoing each other, making its flaws difficult to discern for the moment.

The Chen Family Patriarch warned, "Benefactor, be careful. This sword technique of He Lei's is a Yellow Tier Advanced combat skill. Unless your swordsmanship is exceptional, you can only avoid its edge!"

Xiao Han said arrogantly, "It's merely a Yellow Tier Advanced combat skill. I can break it with one punch!"

"Break it with one punch? What shameless boasting!" He Lei shouted, swinging his sword down at Xiao Han.

Eight Extremes Collapse

Just as He Lei's sword technique was about to strike Xiao Han, Xiao Han threw a punch in response.

Using a fist against a sword? Do you have no brains? He Lei sneered inwardly. Rather than slowing, the sword in his hand sped up, slashing swiftly toward Xiao Han. He wanted to sever Xiao Han's arm.

Xiao Han had killed He Dong, and He Lei suddenly no longer wanted to kill Xiao Han with a single sword strike. That would be letting him off too easily. He wanted to torture Xiao Han to death slowly before he could vent the hatred in his heart.

"Benefactor!"

The Chen Family Patriarch's heart clenched as he held his breath. Having fought He Lei just now, he knew full well how terrifying the power of that sword strike was.

Bang

Just when everyone had given up hope for Xiao Han, a thunderous explosion suddenly rang out in the hall. The hidden force within Eight Extremes Collapse detonated. A powerful burst of energy erupted, knocking the treasured sword from He Lei's hand. As for He Lei himself, he was sent flying, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Family Head!"

Seeing He Lei lying motionless, the He Family disciples approached him and checked his breathing, only to be utterly shocked. "The Family Head is dead!"

The He Family disciples all turned to look at Xiao Han. Before and after, Xiao Han had actually used only one move to kill He Lei. Yet Xiao Han himself had not suffered the slightest injury. He looked utterly relaxed, as though he had not even used his full strength.

"This..."

The He Family disciples stared at Xiao Han, at a complete loss.

He Lei had been killed by Xiao Han's single punch, utterly terrifying the He Family disciples.

Perhaps He Lei had never commanded much loyalty. After his death, the disciples he had brought did not even show any intention of resisting. They directly threw down their weapons and fled from the Chen Family's main hall in panic, as though they had seen a ghost.

Watching the fleeing He Family disciples, Xiao Han said lightly, "Chief Chen, I presume I don't need to handle these minor troubles myself?"

"Of course!"

A ruthless gleam flashed through the Chen Family Patriarch's eyes. He understood the principle of uprooting weeds and eliminating their roots.

The Chen Family Patriarch clasped his hands toward Xiao Han. "Many thanks for your great kindness, Benefactor. My Chen Family will never forget it. Chen Family disciples, where are you?"

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

"Follow me to the He Family and wipe out those vicious beasts!"

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

Following the Chen Family Patriarch, every Chen Family disciple set out. Even five-year-old children grabbed kitchen cleavers and followed behind the adults.

Xiao Han looked up at the vast sky. The bright moon hung overhead, and gentle breezes blew. For Youmen Village, a small village near the Monster Beast Mountain Range, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.