"What are you going to do about it? I'm counting on you!" The burly man had barely finished speaking when he suddenly felt a flash of white light before his eyes.
The burly man at the head of the group stared wide-eyed at Ruan Xiyan, as if he wanted to say something, when blood spilled from his mouth.
He clutched his bleeding neck and collapsed to the ground.
"Brother Zhuang!"
Upon seeing the leader dead, the men behind him panicked for a moment, then roared, "You brat, you dared to kill Brother Zhuang? You're asking for death! Attack him together and avenge Brother Zhuang!"
The remaining people rushed forward, and Ruan Xiyan's lips curled into a slight smile as she released her folding fan.
The folding fan flew away like a sharp blade, slicing past the people's eyes.
Before they could dodge, the folding fan slit their throats at an extremely tricky angle, ending their lives.
The folding fan spun around and returned to Ruan Xiyan's hand. With a flick of her fingertips, the blood droplets on the fan were shaken off, and the people fell to the ground in unison.
"Hiss—this young man is no pushover either." Those present gasped at the unexpected scene before them.
"These people weren't the strongest in the chaotic city, but they weren't weak either. They were so easily killed by this young man."
"It seems that no one who travels in this chaotic land is easy to mess with. Sure enough, there are many hidden talents in this area, and they should not be underestimated," someone remarked.
With a snap, the folding fan closed, and Ruan Xiyan, holding the fan, walked towards an inn in the chaotic city.
In chaotic places, the more chaotic the place, the more strife there is. And in places with strife, she can improve her combat experience through actual combat, thereby breaking through her bottleneck.
This chaotic place is perfect for her to train. She'll find an inn to stay in for the day and then think about training here for a long time.
"Young master, why don't you come up for a drink?" A man sitting in a private room on the second floor of an inn smiled at Ruan Xiyan.
Ruan Xiyan looked up and raised an eyebrow slightly. She was surprised to run into an acquaintance in this place.
She entered the inn and went to a private room on the second floor.
"Sect Leader Fu, we meet again." Ruan Xiyan said, looking at the man in front of her.
"Long time no see, Sect Leader Ruan, please have a seat," Fu Chishang greeted.
Ruan Xiyan wasn't too surprised that Fu Chishang could recognize her at a glance, and she sat down in the chair opposite him.
Fu Chishang picked up the wine pot, about to pour wine for Ruan Xiyan, but after thinking for a moment, he put it down and picked up the teapot next to him to pour her a cup of tea.
"Drinking is bad for your health. Young ladies should drink less alcohol."
Whether to drink tea or wine, Ruan Xiyan didn't care. However, she felt that the attitude of this Sect Master Fu was strange. His words were so familiar that it was as if he was caring for a junior.
She only met this Master Fu once, so it must be her imagination.
"I had some business to attend to before, so I couldn't go to the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering organized by the Twilight Thunder Sect. I missed the sight of Sect Master Ruan's overwhelming power." Fu Chishang's tone was full of regret.
"However, Sect Master Ye has already told me the whole story. The mineral resources of the Twilight Thunder Sect belong to the Illusionary Hidden Sect, and Sect Master Ruan deserves to receive them."
"Thank you," Ruan Xiyan said politely.
"But there is still one thing I don't understand. Since I have happened to meet Sect Leader Fu here today, I would like to ask Sect Leader Fu to answer my question."
"Sect Leader Ruan, please speak," Fu Chishang said gently.
"Why did Sect Master Fu send someone to my Illusionary Hidden Sect?" Ruan Xiyan asked bluntly.
This question had been weighing on her mind for a long time, and she had wanted to ask him about it for a long time, but unfortunately she did not see him at the last Thunder Listening Spring gathering.
I never expected to see her here, so this is a good opportunity for her to find out more.
"It seems that Ji Xiao has been discovered. With Sect Leader Ruan's intelligence, it was only a matter of time before he discovered him. Now that Sect Leader Ruan has discovered him, he must have learned the reason from Ji Xiao."
“He said you asked him to protect me,” Ruan Xiyan replied.
"Yes, his answer is my answer."
Hearing Fu Chishang say this, Ruan Xiyan looked even more puzzled. "Why? I only met Sect Leader Fu once. Sect Leader Fu went to great lengths to have someone infiltrate the Illusionary Hidden Sect just to protect me."
Fu Chishang smiled and said, "That's right, it's that simple. I always do things as I please. I find Sect Leader Ruan pleasing to the eye, so I sent people to protect her."
Ruan Xiyan was silent for a moment. This reason was really unexpected, and it was so absurd that it actually made sense.
His tone was sincere, and he didn't seem to be lying.
"I appreciate Sect Leader Fu's kindness, but our Illusionary Hidden Sect has quite a few strong individuals now. Sect Leader Fu, you should take your people back."
Fu Chishang's face showed a thoughtful expression. "Is it because Ji Xiao does not meet Sect Master Ruan's expectations? If so, I can recall him and replace him with someone who satisfies Sect Master Ruan."
"Or I can find more for Sect Leader Ruan to choose from, and Sect Leader Ruan can keep all of them that catch his eye."
Ruan Xiyan's eyelids twitched. Something about what she was saying sounded strange.
Seeing Fu Chishang's enthusiastic manner, as if he was about to stuff everyone from the Snowfall Sect into the Illusionary Hidden Sect, Ruan Xiyan quickly changed her mind and said, "No need, Sect Master Fu, Ji Xiao is very good, let's choose him."
The Illusionary Hidden Sect is not short of food. Ji Xiao has already become familiar with the other members of the Illusionary Hidden Sect. If someone else were to come, it would only cause trouble.
“Alright, if that kid has offended Sect Leader Ruan in any way, Sect Leader Ruan, please don’t hold back. Just tell me and I’ll take care of him for you.”
Fu Chishang stared intently at Ruan Xiyan, his kind gaze as if he were looking at a younger family member.
His niece is really beautiful; she's no wonder she's his older sister's daughter.
Unfortunately, I can't acknowledge this little girl yet, and I don't know what's wrong with my older sister.
Although his sister's ordeal was deliberately covered up, he still managed to find some clues.
The account of his sister's ordeal was completely different from what he had investigated. Could it be that his sister's memories of her ordeal had been altered? And why would that person do such a thing?
These matters have not been investigated thoroughly, and we cannot rashly tell everything to this young girl.
Regardless of whether she would believe him, she would likely be in danger once she learned of these deliberately hidden secrets.
Seeing Fu Chishang staring at her, Ruan Xiyan touched her face in confusion, "Is there something on my face?"
"No, it's just that I think Sect Leader Ruan looks incredibly dashing in disguise."
Fu Chishang seemed to think that no matter what Ruan Xiyan did, she was the best. Zi Ren, who was standing behind him, coughed lightly and whispered a reminder: "Your Highness, please tone down your gaze."
His eyes were practically glued to her; anyone who didn't know better would think he was interested in Lord Ruan.
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