Singing with a Sword

The following is the main text of the novel "{?$article_title?}" ({?$jieqi_title?}) provided by {?$jieqi_sitename?}. Please enjoy! Upon hearing this, Xu Zhongwen's emotions seemed to stabilize. Living a life of peace and tranquility is indeed a refined pursuit. But the problem is, even if you don't provoke others, they will still provoke you! Just like now—

Xu Jingyi's brows suddenly furrowed, and he said loudly, "Why don't the guests outside show themselves openly and honestly?"

"Haha! Haha! So Uncle Xu's cultivation is still so powerful. Your junior nephew almost completely concealed his aura, yet you still managed to sense it."

That was Wen Erya's voice! Immediately afterward, a series of footsteps came from outside the door, and then the door creaked open, revealing Wen Erya, followed by four junior brothers.

Xu Jingyi and his son's expressions suddenly turned serious. Why was Wen Erya coming to find them? Was he here to cause trouble?

Wen Erya walked up to Xu Jingyi, bowed, and said directly, "Uncle-Master, I am here on orders to investigate Uncle-Master Xu."

Actually, he had overheard some of Xu Jingyi's words outside the house. From them, it was easy to tell that Xu Jingyi only wanted to live a peaceful life and that the person who came to steal the secret manual was probably not him!

This made Wen Erya very unhappy. If you were the thief, and I found evidence with you, wouldn't I have done a great service? But now—the imagined credit has flown away like a cooked duck. Wen Erya was somewhat angry, so he wanted to find a way to teach Xu Jingyi a lesson, so he came in.

Upon hearing that he was going to investigate him, Xu Jingyi's brows furrowed into a deep frown. "Oh, why does your master want to investigate me?"

Wen Erya laughed and said, "We suspect you are the thief who stole from the sect's library! So we are going to search your room, Uncle-Master." Wen Erya was prepared to humiliate Xu Jingyi like soldiers searching a civilian's house.

Xu Zhongwen was furious and pointed at Wen Erya, shouting, "Watch your mouth! How could my father be a thief?" Wen Erya glanced at him unhappily and said, "Whether he's a thief or not, let me search him and the truth will be revealed."

"The innocent are innocent," Xu Jingyi said calmly. "Go ahead and search!"

Xu Zhongwen was somewhat displeased. How could they allow others to search their home at will? But his father had already spoken, so what could he say?

Wen Erya made a gesture, and the four behind her understood, immediately launching a rude, thorough search of the thatched hut. A simple search would have been one thing, but their actions were far too excessive! Pots and pans flew everywhere, and the furniture was left in a chaotic mess.

Xu Zhongwen, his brows furrowed, roared, "Are you robbers? Can't you behave yourselves?"

The four men completely ignored him. Xu Zhongwen immediately wanted to go over and beat them up, but Xu Jingyi quickly stopped him, shaking his head to signal him not to act impulsively. Xu Zhongwen's anger intensified, partly because these men's behavior was excessive, and partly because he resented his father for not teaching these rude guys a lesson. These guys are like ants to you; how could you let a few ants cause trouble at your residence? How could you let them bully you like this?

However, he was still his father, and he couldn't disobey his father's orders, so he suppressed his anger and watched as these people continued to act lawlessly.

After searching for a while without any success, Wen Erya was not frustrated at all; on the contrary, he was very happy, since he had achieved his goal.

The four junior brothers continued to cause trouble for a long time without finding anything. Wen Erya, however, became interested and joined the search. She walked up to Xu Jingyi and said, "Uncle-Master, please stand up for a moment so I can check if there's anything wrong with where you're sitting."

Xu Jingyi was also slightly angry, but he still stood up. He thought to himself that these people were definitely here to cause trouble, but they were Shen Fanba's men, so why should he fight them? He should just bear with it; it would pass.

Wen Erya grabbed the futon from the ground, examined it, found no problem, and then threw it away! She tossed it away as casually as if it were trash!

Xu Zhongwen finally couldn't hold back any longer and roared, "Wen Erya! Are you here to provoke me?!" Wen Erya smiled and ignored him, walking towards the inner room on her own. "There's no problem outside, but there might be stolen goods hidden in my master's bedroom."

Just as he was about to step over the threshold, Xu Zhongwen dodged and blocked his way, glaring angrily at him and shouting, "My father's bedroom is not a place you can just walk into!?"

Wen Erya shook his head, thinking to himself that this person was really ungrateful. Just as he was about to say something, one of the four people he brought, who had a vivid imagination and was rather lewd, immediately grinned and said, "Could it be that there's a beauty hiding inside?"

Another, with an even richer imagination, chimed in: "I think what's hidden inside is a 'chéngrén's item,' a toy doll, isn't it?"

Another person, with an even more imaginative mind, immediately chimed in: "And besides, the father and son might even share one! They're probably doing *that* every night!"

The last one, whose imagination was anything but who didn't want others to think so, immediately spoke up: "Go away, go away, where do we need a doll? The father and son can just do it to each other."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhongwen's eyes turned bloodshot! This was the color of death! These thugs dared to insult him and his father like this! They deserved to die! Even if you are Shen Fanba's man! Even if you are the sect leader, I will still kill you!

"You're courting death!" Xu Zhongwen drew his longsword and was about to rush over and kill the four glib-tongued fellows! But don't forget, there was Wen Erya standing in front of him!

Wen Erya, he is a super strong expert in the Night Realm! He is the strongest among the younger generation of the sect!

"Anyone who obstructs me from performing my duties is asking for death!" Wen Erya said, then flipped her hand and took out a golden spiked club, swinging it across the room! Xu Zhongwen's longsword immediately slashed back!

Clang!

The moment the exchange began, Xu Zhongwen was sent flying into the inner room! He coughed up a mouthful of blood! Xu Zhongwen was no match for Wen Erya!

Having landed a successful blow, Wen Erya put away her spiked club and said to Xu Jingyi with conviction, "Uncle-Master, we have official duties to perform. Junior Brother Zhongwen dared to launch a sneak attack on us, which is tantamount to openly opposing the sect. This is a serious crime! However, considering that we are fellow disciples, I will not pursue the matter further." With that, she entered the inner room.

Lying on the ground, Xu Zhongwen clutched his chest, watching helplessly as Wen Erya finally crossed the threshold and entered his father's bedroom. His eyes were bloodshot, but he was powerless to stop it! He could only look at his father. Father, you've been bullied so badly, aren't you going to say anything?

Xu Jingyi's expression remained calm, but he slowly walked into the bedroom. Wen Erya and the four people he brought were somewhat nervous. This pushover wouldn't... wouldn't he make a move? Probably not... wouldn't!

To be honest, even someone as seemingly gentle and refined as Wen Erya, who was actually incredibly arrogant, was a little scared. After all, Xu Jingyi was a powerful expert at the Dawn Realm! No matter how strong someone at the Night Realm was, how could they possibly defeat someone at the Dawn Realm?

A glint of joy flashed in Xu Zhongwen's eyes. Damn it, Dad's finally going to make a move! Who said Dad was weak? Actually, Dad was just being modest. When the time comes, Dad will still make a move! Hmph, you bunch of bullies who are just taking advantage of others, just wait to die!

Unexpectedly, Xu Jingyi bypassed Wen Erya and went straight to Xu Zhongwen's side, saying softly, "Zhongwen, why did you have to stick your neck out? Let your father heal your injuries." With that, he channeled a stream of energy into Xu Zhongwen's body. Xu Zhongwen was somewhat surprised, and even more disappointed!

Father still didn't make a move!

Wen Erya breathed a sigh of relief; Xu Jingyi was ultimately a pushover! "Uncle-Master, then I'll continue the search!" she said smugly. The four people outside exchanged glances; this Xu Jingyi was truly pathetic! They then came in to assist Wen Erya with the "search."

Xu Zhongwen looked at Xu Jingyi unwillingly. "Father!" Xu Jingyi shook his head and said, "They're just doing their job. Let them investigate."

Wen Erya and the other four casually flipped through the books for a while, but found no secret manuals. They then said, "Uncle Xu, it seems we have wronged you. Wen Erya apologizes." After saying this, they simply bowed slightly.

Xu Zhongwen glared at Wen Erya with resentment. Xu Jingyi, however, said calmly, "Then you may leave." His tone suddenly shifted, becoming sharp, and he added, "But if you offend me or anyone around me again without cause, I, Xu Jingyi, will absolutely not let you off!"

This time, Wen Erya was just going through the motions and had a legitimate reason. In addition, Xu Jingyi was unwilling to fight with Shen Fanba and his people, which is why he allowed Wen Erya and others to search so recklessly. However, he is by no means a complete coward! If you dare to bully me, Xu, for no reason, then I will make sure you come in upright and leave horizontally!

However, faced with Xu Jingyi's warning, Wen Erya and the other four exchanged smiles, thinking, "You're such a pushover, daring to threaten us? But considering you're our senior uncle, we won't embarrass you in public." With that thought, the five of them swaggered away from Xu Jingyi's small thatched hut, showing absolutely no respect. They hadn't gone far when they suddenly saw someone climbing the mountain in the distance. Wen Erya's eyes lit up, "Yiran Xiao!" (I'm going to be running around naked this week, please recommend and collect to support me. Also, I'll be a little late going to driving school, so this update will probably be around 2 PM.)