Duan Anluo, the founder of the Xuanmen sect and a peerless genius in the Xuanxue world, renowned at sixteen, mysteriously vanished at twenty-three, his fate unknown.
Five hundred years later,...
Chapter 108 I Want to Admit My Identity
Duan Anlang saw the dead black fish and fell into deep thought. Where did the fish come from?
He simply hung up the phone and switched to a video call. Seeing Duan Anluo's anxious expression, he smiled and said, "It's okay. It really is a fish. Look."
The driver stood beside the car, his face pale and his forehead covered with cold sweat.
He was so scared. He suddenly felt a black screen in front of his eyes and couldn't see clearly what was in front of him. Then there was a white light and his vision returned. However, there was a bang, and it was obvious that he hit something. He thought he hit someone.
He just couldn't understand: how could a mere fish, only about forty or fifty centimeters long, cause such a big commotion?
What was even more bizarre was that the surroundings seemed to have experienced an explosion, a large charred pit was blown out on the ground, and the air was filled with a strong, pungent fishy smell.
But strangely, Mr. Duan's car was intact, without even a scratch.
Duan Anluo's voice came from the loudspeaker, his tone urgent: "Brother, tell the driver to get in the car quickly! Si Cang has already notified the guild to deal with it. This is considered a supernatural attack!"
The situation had become so serious that his family was being targeted. Duan Anluo no longer concealed the truth and confessed directly to his brother: "The guild I joined is ostensibly about protecting the environment, but in reality... it deals with supernatural events. Brother, you must be being targeted. You must be careful in the future. I'll explain the details when I get back."
He had thought Duan Antang would be shocked and ask more questions. Unexpectedly, his elder brother simply nodded calmly and said, "I understand."
Duan Anluo was stunned. "What do you know? You just accepted it like that?" "Brother, there's something wrong with you."
Duan Anlang looked at his brother on the other side of the screen, his eyes wide open, a look that said, "There's something wrong with you." The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, "I know everything you've done."
Duan Anluo thought to himself that this was bad. His brother had known about the guild for a long time. Didn’t the president have a tight lip?
He opened his mouth, frantically trying to find an excuse. "Well... I just joined by accident. I was just going there to paint, but I didn't expect this guild to... fight demons, defend the way, and protect peace. I'm just an extra staff member, brother, really an extra staff member. I didn't participate in any dangerous operations, don't worry!"
Duan Antang nodded, his tone steady: "Okay, I believe you. As long as you don't take any risks, anything is fine."
As they were talking, the guild members rushed to the scene and began to conduct on-site investigations and extract supernatural data.
Duan Anlang asked the driver to get in the car, and then said to Duan Anluo, "Is this your colleague from the Demon Exorcist Guardian?"
Duan Anluo quickly added, "I'm half a colleague. I'm really just a non-staff member. My certificate shows that I'm a non-staff member."
Duan Antang sneered faintly, but his tone softened: "Okay, I understand."
If you don't want to tell the truth, then don't tell it. He's used to it. He paused and asked again, "Are you going home tomorrow?"
Duan Anluo solemnly promised: "I'll be back tomorrow, and I'll take Si Cang with me."
Duan Antang didn't refuse: "Okay, I'll get off work early tomorrow and wait for you."
Duan Anluo was still a little confused: Big Brother accepted Si Cang so quickly? He figured it out in just one day? The man's face really changed faster than the pages of a book.
At this moment, in the mountain villa, the housekeeper reported to the young man with a serious expression: "Master, the attack failed."
The young man's eyes glared: "What's going on?"
The butler whispered, "Duan Antang was shrouded in purple energy, so the monsters couldn't get close to him. The fish demon desperately rushed over, but it triggered the protective formation and was instantly annihilated, returning to its original form. The guild members received the news very quickly and rushed to the scene to deal with it."
He also felt it was strange. How could the people in the guild react so quickly?
There was also the defensive formation on Duan Anlang's body, which seemed as if someone had anticipated this attack and had already set it up.
Nothing has gone well this year, as if every step has been predicted, every move has been preempted, and every important plan has been disrupted.
The young man stood up suddenly and growled angrily: "Waste! All of you waste!"
He strode to the window, looked out at the mountains, and said in a gloomy tone, "Where are the offerings?"
"Everything was ready, but a dozen or so were lost and captured by the guild."
"Losing a dozen or so is nothing." The monsters in the mountains are secluded and difficult to catch. On the contrary, the "immortals" supported by humans are left unattended, and there are still quite a few of them.
He tempted human greed, nurtured the evil spirits from the immortals and then devoured them. Catching them now would just help him increase his own cultivation.
Wait until he recovers and go find the fake to play with him in person.
If he hadn't kicked him in the leg and taken back half of his resentment, he wouldn't still be trapped in these mountains.
On the other side, a little fox lightly jumped onto Duan Anluo's shoulder and said affectionately, "Boss, I'm here."
Duan Anluo asked hurriedly: "How is my brother?"
The little fox burped and said, "A wise fish tried to cause a car accident, but ended up getting killed on the spot. I ate it."
Duan Anluo's expression eased slightly, but he continued to warn, "Go back and keep an eye on him. You and Xuebao must protect him well. Also, don't eat anything. Isn't that dirty?"
"I know, don't worry." Yunbao said, rubbing Duan Anluo's face several times. Her mother said that if you rub good-looking people more, they will become more beautiful when they transform in the future.
After rubbing against him, it jumped onto Si Cang's shoulder and secretly nudged his face. Then, it disappeared instantly. It wasn't a crime to nudge him, so it slipped away.
Duan Anluo's tone darkened: "That man has already attacked my brother."
Si Cang held his shoulder and said in a steady voice, "My people are also protecting him in secret, don't worry too much."
Duan Anluo's eyes turned cold: "This is too passive."
He couldn't help but recall the memories he gained during his rebirth. The mastermind behind the scenes repeatedly pushed him down a path of evil, forcing him to become stronger. And harming his family seemed to be part of the plan.
When families are destroyed and people die, anyone with a bit of temper will seek revenge at all costs.
Are those tragedies destined to happen again?
The angrier Duan Anluo became, the calmer he became.
He gradually realized that the person behind the scenes had been targeting him from the beginning.
Perhaps all people named "Duan Anluo" have experienced a similar fate: their families were destroyed, they were forced to fight back, and they would seek revenge at all costs.
In the end, they will all be killed by the righteous man, or die at his hands.
He really couldn't figure out what he had done to anger God and man that would cause such deep hatred?
Si Cang gently touched Duan Anluo's head and slowed down his voice: "Just enjoy your birthday today and don't think too much. We will go to the guild early tomorrow morning and I will take care of it."
Duan Anluo pursed his lips, nodded reluctantly, and replied softly, "Yeah."
Si Cang stared at him and added, "If you're really worried, we'll go to your house tonight."
Bai Ziyue, who was standing by, immediately stepped forward and said firmly, "I'll go too."
Although Ling Feng didn't say anything, he stood aside with his hands folded, his eyes sharp and serious. His attitude was clear: he would never be absent.
Duan Anluo looked at his lover and friends around him, a faint smile finally appeared on his face, and he shook his head: "It should be fine tonight. The formations at home are all activated and can protect them. Tomorrow, it's too late, and we are all tired."
After this disturbance, Duan Anluo was no longer in the mood to celebrate his birthday. He had a simple meal and went back to sleep.
Bai Ziyue and Ling Feng were worried, so they stayed in Jiang Yuan and Qi You's room that night.
That night, Duan Anluo slept very uneasily. He seemed to hear unusual movements in his hazy state. He woke up several times and fell asleep again in a daze.
Si Cang opened his eyes in the darkness, his eyes were cold and he was really angry.
The other party chose Duan Anluo's birthday to kill his brother, the person he cared about most. The depth of his malice is simply outrageous.
If that person knew that Duan Anluo was himself five hundred years ago, what would that madman do?
Duan Anluo's identity information has always been strictly confidential. Where did his information leak from?
The next morning, Duan Anluo packed up his things and called Han Xiaoqian: "Xiaoxiao, take your luggage and follow me."
"Master, where are we going?"
"Take the exam and apply for transfer."
Han Xiaoqian had very little luggage, only a change of clothes, and his backpack was filled with the things Duan Anluo bought for him.
Duan Anluo directly transferred 20,000 yuan to him and instructed, "I'll have Uncle Bai take you shopping for clothes and shoes later. Buy at least five sets of shoes, a schoolbag, and stationery. Come find me at the guild later."
Han Xiaoqian was shocked by this generous gesture and quickly declined: "Master, I don't need so much..."
"Use the remaining money to buy food. Eat more. You're too thin."
"Master, I..."
"Shut up."
Han Xiaoqian didn't dare say anything more. He knew Duan Anluo had been holding back his anger since last night and was in a very bad mood. He had a sister too, and if someone hurt her because of him, he would go crazy too.
He lowered his head and replied softly, "Thank you, Master."
Arriving at the guild, Duan Anluo went straight to the president's office
The president went to a meeting, and Assistant Fang was working alone. The documents on the desk were piled higher than his head.
Assistant Fang was looking through the investigation report on Duan Anlang's attack. He had originally thought that since the two of them had suddenly registered, he would at least tease Duan Anluo a few times and ask him to have a meal, but he didn't expect such a thing to happen.
On the other hand, he couldn't help but wonder: How much must the other party hate Duan Anluo to choose his birthday to attack his brother?
The registration was a last-minute decision yesterday, and Captain Si had been keeping Duan Anluo's identity secret, so it shouldn't have been leaked so quickly. The only explanation was that this was a special birthday gift.
How cruel it is to murder a loved one on his birthday.
What's next? Will Duan Anluo's parents be safe?
Assistant Fang gently advised Duan Anluo, "Don't worry too much. I've already sent people to investigate, and Captain Si has also mobilized members of the Si family to conduct a secret investigation. We will protect your brother and parents."
Assistant Fang handed the document to Si Cang. "It's that same organization again. So annoying, causing trouble all the time. Recently, many immortals have been corrupted by evil spirits and have disappeared one after another. They are suspected to have been captured by that organization. They say that those who practice cultivation believe that all things have spirits, but that monster has never done anything spiritual. He practices the way of destroying everything and bringing disaster to all living beings. What exactly does he want to do?"
Duan Anluo lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "Maybe, it's because of me."
"Did you raise something in the past... and then abandon it?" Assistant Fang's thoughts coincided with Si Cang's: most likely Duan Anluo had provoked something in the past, and the other party turned hate from love and became evil and corrupt. Now Tiandao couldn't stand it anymore, so he pulled Duan Anluo over to clean up the mess.
Duan Anluo smiled bitterly, "I've raised too many. Look at those little immortals now. They come to my house hungry, and I can't help but give them food. How would I know which one will turn evil after I die?"
"Could it be your former guardian immortal?"
"Impossible. Before I died, I dissolved all the contracts and let them go. It was an equal oath, and it didn't affect each other. They had no reason to hate me."
Assistant Fang couldn't help but complain, "You're really flirting with everyone, playing cats and dogs. Maybe those people you once pulled out of the abyss and tasted warmth can't find you anymore, thinking they've been abandoned by you again and are filled with hatred. Demons are much more stubborn than humans."
Duan Anluo spread his hands innocently: "Is it wrong for me to be nice to them?"
Assistant Fang said seriously, "Think about it, which demon you saved has ever liked you but you didn't take it seriously?"
Duan Anluo held his forehead. Where could he think about it? He had saved too many monsters.
Si Cang crossed his arms and added calmly, "Vixen?"
Duan Anluo nudged him lightly with his elbow: "Shut up and stop talking about those unlucky things."
Si Cang pursed his lips, but there was a smile in his eyes, and he really didn't say anything anymore.
Assistant Fang watched with gusto, making faces and cheering, "Yo, Captain Si, do you need help contacting the Domestic Violence Protection Center?"
Duan Anluo glanced at him with disdain: "Were you bitten by a snake? You're making those weird faces. Can you be a little more normal?"
Xiaobai, who was sleeping on Duan Anluo's wrist, suddenly raised his head and looked around in confusion: Snake? Where is the snake?
Duan Anluo didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He reached out and gently pushed its head back. "It's none of your business."
He raised his head and said in a natural tone: "I thought about it for a long time last night. If I really can't do it, I'll admit it."
Assistant Fang raised an eyebrow: "Admit what?"
"I openly admit my identity, and the guild will bear witness to my actions. Since spiritual energy has revived, so too can people. It would be better to lead them directly to me to avoid implicating my family."
He gave a wry smile. In fact, he was a little afraid that his family would find out. If the news got to their ears, especially his eldest brother, who was also connected with the guild, who knew how many people he had bribed to get the information.
The old self was gone, so what difference did it make between him and death? They were so kind to him, and he didn't want to see them sad. He wondered how his mother would cry.
But it's better than them encountering an accident. Do we have to keep on guarding?
Duan Anluo hates trouble and hates threats even more, so come on, face life and death.
Assistant Fang thought seriously for a moment. "Let me think about it. We can't let this news out. What if someone comes along and says I'm Qin Shi Huang, Liu Bang, Confucius... and claims they've revived? What should we do? Should we investigate them one by one?"
Duan Anluo was amused. "You're usually quite smart, how come you suddenly can't figure it out? You just said you made a mistake afterwards and put all the consequences on me. Anyway, I'm a non-staff member, so I can just quit."
Assistant Fang's mouth twitched. "You want me to cross the river and then destroy the bridge?"
"What are you afraid of? Just tear it down if I tell you to. To be honest, I can't make much money in the guild. It's better to earn more by reading Feng Shui for the rich." Duan Anluo looked at Si Cang and said with a smile, "If I can't make any money, will you support me and my dowry?"
Si Cang said without hesitation: "Raise it."
Duan Anluo spread his hands and said, "Look, I have someone to support me."
Assistant Fang: “…”
"Before the announcement, I'll go home and stay for a few days. Si Cang will come with me." Duan Anluo hooked Si Cang's fingers and said domineeringly, "He's mine now. If the guild wants to send him on a mission, they have to ask me first."
Si Cang's mouth twitched, and he said to Assistant Fang: "Listen to him."
Assistant Fang sighed, "You guys... all right, Captain Si, please stay close to him and protect him. Remember, keep close to him and protect him. Don't let him out of your sight. Wait for my instructions."
Duan Anluo hugged Si Cang's arm and pressed himself against him, "Fang Fang, is that so?"
Assistant Fang took a deep breath and said, "You two are really... Don't move. I'll take a picture. It's quite pleasing to the eye."
Duan Anluo reminded him: "Take a good-looking picture and send it to me. I want to use it as my screen saver."
After this incident, Duan Anluo's annoyance was relieved. He really didn't believe that there was anything he couldn't solve when he was with Si Cang.
At this time, Bai Ziyue pushed the door open and came in, saying loudly: "Brother Duan, I've brought your apprentice to you!"
Following behind him was Han Xiaoqian, who had just returned from shopping, holding several full shopping bags in his hands, obviously having made a good harvest.
Duan Anluo looked up, the corners of his lips raised, and his tone was a bit boastful: "It's just right, let me introduce you, this is my sixth apprentice, isn't she beautiful?"
Han Xiaoqian still looks very handsome even after changing back into men's clothes, with red lips and white teeth, and a pair of peach blossom eyes that are particularly eye-catching.
When he smiled, his eyes and eyebrows curved, making him look particularly well-behaved and harmless.
Fearing that Duan Anluo would call him "Xiaoxiao" again, Han Xiaoqian quickly took the initiative to speak: "Hello uncle, my name is Han Xiaoqian."
Duan Anluo casually ruffled his hair, and the other assistant said, "I want him to go to the same school as Qi You. You can arrange an exam and see if it works."
Assistant Fang responded quickly, "No problem, I'll arrange it."
Duan Anluo actually didn't hold out much hope. This kid was smart, but he hadn't focused on studying before, so he thought it would be a tough time.
When the results came out, it was indeed not good, and the difference was not just a little bit.
Duan Anluo held the report card, still smiling, and said gently: "Follow me."
He brought Han Xiaoqian into Si Cang's lounge, closed the door, sat down leisurely, looked at the other party with a smile, and said "huh" softly.
Han Xiaoqian's heart skipped a beat. Although his master was smiling, the smile didn't even reach his eyes. It looked scary no matter how he looked at it!
But on the surface, he still had that "indifferent" look, and said with a smile: "Master, I'm really not as good as my senior brother..."
Duan Anluo interrupted him with a smile: "You haven't officially performed the apprenticeship ceremony yet, so I won't let you kneel and listen. Come here and squat."
Han Xiaoqian: “…”
"Don't make me say it a second time."
Han Xiaoqian saw that the aura around his beautiful and gentle master suddenly became heavier, and the flow of spiritual energy in the air could be seen to accelerate.
A holy lotus rose under his feet, and resentment suddenly began to condense, and the white spiritual energy inside turned black.
What’s even more terrifying is that the spiritual energy outside the resentment is actually filled with purple lightning!
Crackling, the master could kill him with just a thought.
Han Xiaoqian didn't dare to hesitate any longer. He squatted down beside Duan Anluo's legs and called out flatteringly, "Master..."
Oh my god, how could his master control the spiritual energy so precisely? How many methods did he practice?
After thinking for a while, Han Xiaoqian knelt down and said, "Master, I feel that this position is more comfortable for me to listen to you."
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Xiaoxiao: Dad, I feel so smooth when I kneel down~~ORZ