Singing with a Sword

The following is the main text of the novel "{?$article_title?}" ({?$jieqi_title?}) provided by {?$jieqi_sitename?}. Please enjoy! At the Vanguard Hall, Senior Brother Zhang Qiang has finally emerged from seclusion. Xu An immediately found him and recounted the events of the past few days to Zhang Qiang.

Zhang Qiang laughed and said, "One person challenging hundreds? His courage is indeed commendable, but in reality, he only killed a little over a hundred, intimidating the rest and winning the battle. If those people had been bolder and continued fighting, he might have died under a hail of blades. So, in this battle, he won more because of his courage!"

He paused, then added, "As for subduing Xiang Wuju with a single sword strike? Hmph, I don't believe it. Xu An, didn't he have any other helpers with him at the time?"

Xu An thought for a moment and said, "It seems...it seems there really is a helper." Zhang Qiang chuckled and said, "I knew it. How could Yi Ranxiao possibly subdue Xiang Wuju by herself? People always like to spread rumors and exaggerate the facts." Zhang Qiang never easily believed rumors.

Xu An added, "However, Yi Ranxiao's strength has indeed improved a lot, so now only the senior brother can teach this guy a lesson by personally taking action."

In truth, the Vanguard Hall didn't harbor any hatred towards the Divine Wind Hall; it was simply that the Vanguard Hall's challenge made them uncomfortable. It's like walking down the street one day and suddenly an ant raises its head and earnestly declares to you that it intends to defeat you! A magnanimous person might laugh it off, but competitive and self-important cultivators would be enraged!

Besides that, there was the time when Xu An tried to provoke Yi Ranxiao but failed and ended up getting a beating. These two grudges weren't very deep, so Zhang Qiang didn't take them to heart.

After a moment of silence, Zhang Qiang said to Xu An, "Xu An, don't worry. We don't need to do anything. The Divine Fist Gang will find an opportunity to retaliate against the Divine Wind Hall. I know Xiang Wuju's personality very well."

Just as Zhang Qiang had predicted, Xiang Wuju had already devised a plan to take revenge on Shenfeng Hall.

"Hmph, I certainly don't dare to attack the Divine Wind Hall, after all, it's a branch of the sect, and I don't dare to kill the people of the Divine Wind Hall at will. However, as long as I provoke them and make them make the first move, then I can rightfully retaliate and teach them a lesson!"

Thinking of this, Xiang Wuju smiled slyly.

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In the Shenfeng Hall, there is a small courtyard in the northwest corner.

This small courtyard was originally intended for Xiao Huan, but now Xiao An'an has squeezed in. Xiao An'an doesn't live with his father, Huangfu Cheng, but instead lives with his beautiful older sister, Xiao Huan. As for Xiao Fan, because he needs to cultivate, he lives nearby near the training ground and doesn't live with her.

That day, Xiao Fan came to find Xiao Huan, asking her to go shopping for wedding supplies together. However, Xiao Huan was on her period and wasn't feeling well, so she couldn't go. Xiao Fan went with Xu Chu instead. Among the disciples of Shenfeng Hall, Xiao Fan and Xu Chu were the closest. The mischievous Xiao An'an insisted on coming along, so the two of them took her with them.

It was indeed a bit strange to see two grown men taking a little girl out on the street, and it would certainly make people think. Xiao Fan and Xu Chu walked down the street, each holding one of An An's hands. Passersby occasionally cast ambiguous glances at them, which made Xiao Fan and Xu Chu realize that something was wrong. They wanted to let go immediately, but An An wouldn't allow it and insisted on being held by her two uncles.

Throughout the journey, Xiao Fan and Xu Chu didn't look up once. Once Xiao Fan finished shopping, thinking she could finally go home and be free, An An started clamoring for them to take her shopping for clothes.

Xiao Fan and Xu Chu were extremely embarrassed! They immediately made up various excuses to refuse, but An An was a clever little girl. Although she was only three years old, she was very smart. With just a few words, she got the two uncles to obediently take her to buy clothes, and she held their hands all the way.

Xiao Fan and Xu Chu's world turned incredibly dark on this day...

After wandering around for a long time, they arrived at the most famous children's clothing store in town, which was also the busiest with customers. The moment the three of them crossed the threshold, dozens of shop assistants and customers inside cast their burning gazes at them. Xiao Fan and Xu Chu felt like they wanted to disappear into the ground. Damn it, did they offend this little girl in their past lives?!

But Xiao An'an smiled and said, "Wow, so many uncles and aunties!" Since it was a children's clothing store, most of the customers inside were parents with one or two children. These parents looked at Xiao Fan and Xu Chu with surprise. They were a very special couple. But it didn't matter. Love is free.

Xu Chu and Xiao Fan scratched their faces and ears, keeping their heads down as much as possible, feeling extremely ashamed. Fortunately, An An saw a pretty floral dress on the right, let go of their hands, and ran over like the wind.

Xiao Fan and Xu Chu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately moved away from each other, then deliberately avoided An An, otherwise she would try to hold their hands again. Because this was a legitimate shop, the two were not worried that An An would be kidnapped by bad people.

But things didn't go as planned. After a short while, Xiao Fan and Xu Chu still hadn't seen An'an. Had the little girl fallen asleep while looking at the clothes? The two hurriedly went to look for her, but An'an was nowhere to be found. Just then, a voice came from the doorway:

"Uncle, what is this thing? How do you play with it? Why can't I open it?" It was An'an's voice. Xiao Fan and Xu Chu immediately looked over and saw An'an standing at the door, holding a toy in her hand, playing with it with great interest.

However, standing in front of An'an were seven or eight fierce-looking men! The one leading them was none other than Xiang Wuju, the leader of the Divine Fist Gang! These people were indeed from the Divine Fist Gang!

Xiao Fan's expression changed drastically; An An had actually fallen into Xiang Wuji's hands! He immediately ran towards the door, shouting, "An An, come here quickly!"

Xiang Wuju immediately stepped in front of An'an. An'an then peeked out from behind Xiang Wuju with a cute little head and said to Xiao Fan, "Uncle Xiao Fan, this uncle is a good person. He gave me a toy to play with, look." As she spoke, she waved the toy in her hand in the air.

Xiao Fan cried out anxiously, "An'an, come back quickly! This uncle is not a good person! Come back quickly!" Xiang Wuju and the others laughed loudly, thinking, "You think you can just let her go back like that?"

An'an was a clever child and immediately realized what was happening, so she tried to walk towards Xiao Fan. Xiang Wujue's large hand immediately pressed down on her shoulder. An'an looked up, pouted, and said pitifully, "Uncle, Uncle Xiao Fan told me to go back. Here's your toy back."

Xiang Wuju chuckled and said gently, "An'an, Uncle has more than just toys here, there are lots of delicious things too. If you leave, you won't be able to eat them." With that, he took out a piece of cake from his pocket.

An'an looked at the delicious pastries, swallowed hard, and finally said resolutely, "Uncle, I want to go back. Uncle Xiaofan and Uncle Xu are taking me home." Xiang Wuji's smile suddenly turned cold, and he said in a low voice, "Oh, you want to go back?"

At this moment, Xiao Fan immediately shouted, "Xiang Wuju, release An'an! If you have a problem, come at us adults. Why be so shameless as to deal with a three-year-old child?!" At this moment, Xiao Fan was no longer the innocent boy he usually was, but a man who dared to protect his juniors!

Xiang Wuju pretended to be innocent and said, "Ah, I, Xiang Wuju, am a good person. How could I deal with such a cute little baby?" As he spoke, he squatted down and stretched out his two rough and strong hands to pinch An'an's cheeks, kneading them like dough.

An'an immediately burst into tears, tears streaming down her face.

Xiao Fan glared at Xiang Wuju with furious eyes and roared, "Xiang Wuju! You're not a man!" Xiang Wuju pretended to be concerned and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, An'an, Uncle used too much force. Don't cry! Uncle will give you a cake!" As he spoke, he put the cake in front of An'an's mouth.