"Alright, if there's nothing else, you should leave first."

Regarding the matter of Honda Tsubasa, Xu Fan still needed to ponder carefully. After speaking briefly with Miyamoto Kuro, he let him leave first.

"Alright, master, I'll come find you when it's time, and we'll go together."

Miyamoto Kuro, understanding the situation was not an ideal time to disturb Xu Fan, nodded and left the villa directly.

"Phew..."

At this moment, Xu Fan leaned back on the sofa, unable to suppress a deep sigh.

Initially, he thought he could rely on his own strength to make the entire Dongying martial arts world submit.

Easily placing Honda Tsubasa in the position of Dongying's Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch.

Yet who knew, these Dongying martial arts families had already set the rules for a family duel...

In a family duel, as a Huaxia person, it was really inappropriate to interfere...

In two days, it would be the grand competition of these Dongying martial arts families, and by then, Honda Tsubasa would be fighting alone. Who knows if it would be a blessing or a curse?

He must think of a way to help her.

But as a Huaxia person, how could he possibly help her?

"Hmm?"

As he was contemplating, someone suddenly sat down across from him.

It was none other than Igarashi.

This guy, with a face full of a sneering smile, looked straight at him.

He really made Xu Fan a bit uncomfortable.

"Did you hear everything just now?"

This guy, gloating, looked at him, obviously having overheard the previous situation.

Xu Fan unceremoniously rolled his eyes at him.

This guy wasn't polite either, teasingly looking at Xu Fan, he said, "I really can't believe it, there's actually a time when even you, Xu Fan, can't do anything."

"Heh, with just two days, how do you think you can help her?"

This guy was clearly just trying to annoy him...

Xu Fan listened, speechless.

Indeed, two days was too short. Even if he spent every minute guiding Honda Tsubasa without rest, it was impossible for her to have significant improvement.

This duel was related to a reshuffling of power in the Dongying martial arts world; those martial arts families would not casually send someone out.

Even if Honda Tsubasa was a standout in the Dongying martial arts world, facing many martial artists, it would be hard to achieve a good result.

He might even worry that those martial arts families would take the chance to harshly retaliate against Honda Tsubasa for past grievances with them.

"Cough, cough..."

The more he thought about it, the more stressful it felt. Xu Fan was mulling over it when he heard Igarashi cough heavily.

Xu Fan frowned and couldn't help but look over at him.

"Are you dying?"

"You!"

This guy, really couldn't take a joke. Igarashi unceremoniously glared fiercely at Xu Fan.

"Hmph, Xu Fan, what you can't do doesn't mean I, Igarashi, can't."

"Why don't you ask nicely..."

"Hey! You!"

Now being considered an ally with Xu Fan, when he's in such trouble, offering a helping hand seemed appropriate.

However, Igarashi was considering letting Xu Fan plead with him nicely.

But before he could finish speaking, Xu Fan went straight toward the door.

This was clearly giving him no face!

It almost drove Igarashi to rush up and fight him!

"Hey! Do you think I'm deceiving you?"

"Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"

It's rare to see Xu Fan in such a predicament, just letting him walk away felt like a missed opportunity.

Igarashi shouted to stop Xu Fan and once again tried to persuade him.

This guy, just humbly ask for my help, and I would definitely assist him, right?

"Heh heh."

At this moment, Xu Fan turned back with a smile.

"Igarashi, asking for your help would only make things worse."

"Don't forget what you've done to those Dongying martial arts families."

"Hey! You! If you don't say anything, who would know?"

After speaking, Xu Fan ignored the explaining Igarashi behind him and walked straight out the door.

He didn't doubt Igarashi's ability; if he could replace Honda Tsubasa in the battle, he would definitely achieve final victory.

But Xu Fan hasn't forgotten that this guy had previously stolen secret manuals from the entire Dongying martial arts families to open the gate to the Underground Palace Tomb.

If this matter were exposed, it would only exacerbate conflicts.

Be aware, martial arts is something that can't be concealed just by keeping quiet.

If Igarashi had taught those martial arts to his subordinates, surely he himself had practiced them.

Martial arts, once practiced, is hard to hide.

Every gesture and movement would surely reveal flaws.

Not to mention, facing those Dongying martial arts families.

If Igarashi retaliated using their techniques against them, the issue would escalate.

So relying on Igarashi was less credible than believing pigs could climb trees.

Having exited the villa doorstep, Xu Fan soon found Honda Tsubasa's figure in the garden within the courtyard.

Clearly, this woman had taken the matter seriously and had begun training directly.

She was so immersed in practicing her punches that she continued even as Xu Fan approached.

Standing beside her, Xu Fan watched her practice with furrowed brows, unable to suppress a sigh.

Perhaps she knew herself just how much pressure she was facing this time.

Maybe he should ask her to give up?

Suddenly, this thought emerged in Xu Fan's mind, but soon he recalled what Miyamoto Kuro had said before.

His refusal might truly leave her with lifelong regret...

"Xu Fan?"

In the midst of a dilemma, Xu Fan was suddenly lost in thought when he heard Honda Tsubasa's voice in his ear.

"Ah?"

He snapped back to reality and looked over at Honda Tsubasa.

"Wh... what's wrong?"

He asked in a flustered manner.

"Pfft, look at you."

Honda Tsubasa, with a gentle smile, touched Xu Fan's cheek and said, "Were you watching me practice my punches just now?"

"You have a higher cultivation level than me, can you tell me if there was anything wrong just now?"

"This..."

Hearing Honda Tsubasa's inquiry, Xu Fan couldn't help but awkwardly smile.

If he had really been watching carefully earlier, he might be able to point out something.

But just then, his mind was preoccupied with those troubling thoughts.

Seeing him silent for a while, Honda Tsubasa couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.

"Xu Fan..."

She grasped Xu Fan's hand and said, "I know what you're worried about, and I know you've always cared about me."

"But I beg you, give me this chance, alright?"

"This time, I want to prove myself, and I want to end things with the Honda family..."

"..."

Apparently, his worries did not escape her notice.

Looking into her pleading eyes, Xu Fan couldn't help but feel a bit soft-hearted.

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