"..."

Xiao Lan's mouth hung open dumbfoundedly, only to realize she couldn't utter a single word.

The imposing manner Xu Fan had just displayed was still replaying in her mind.

Recalling the scene of Xu Fan killing with a breath, Xiao Lan felt her skin crawl.

Zhou Jianjun probably hadn't realized what was happening before his death...

This shooting range was not a place to linger, and despite her legs having gone weak with fright, Xiao Lan forcefully nodded and followed Xu Fan out of the range.

Once out of the shooting range, they got into the car.

Given Xiao Lan's terrified state, driving was out of the question, and it wasn't until Xu Fan had driven a good distance from the shooting range that Xiao Lan finally started to catch her breath.

Walking on the edge of death was no laughing matter.

Having wiped the cold sweat from her face, Xiao Lan looked dumbfoundedly at Xu Fan, who was calmly driving.

Xiao Lan shook her head, somewhat perplexed.

After such an event, didn't this guy feel a bit of fear in his heart?

After all, there were dozens of guns that could have riddled them with bullets at any moment...

"Xu... Xu Fan, aren't you, you afraid?"

Xiao Lan asked dumbfoundedly, curious how this guy could remain so calm.

"Afraid."

Xu Fan nodded his head.

Indeed, he had been somewhat scared by the situation.

"I was afraid you would get hurt."

If he had been alone, although it had been dangerous, there might have been a slim chance of survival.

Since Sister Lan was an ordinary person and knew nothing about martial arts, protecting her would have been very tricky.

But in that situation, even if he was scared enough to wet his pants, he couldn't show it.

"That move of yours, the Breath Condensing Sword, was very... very powerful..."

Recalling the earlier situation, Xiao Lan offered Xu Fan a compliment with a grin.

Xu Fan, hearing this, couldn't help but laugh.

"Sister Lan, what if I told you that with my skill level, the Breath Condensing Sword can only kill within four meters, would you believe it?"

"What! What?"

Xiao Lan, who had finally relaxed, exclaimed from the passenger seat!

"Are... are you serious?"

Feeling a tingling scalp and seeing Xu Fan nod, Xiao Lan was almost moved to tears by fright.

This guy's nerve was simply too big, wasn't it?

Knowing that his ace move was just a bluff, yet he still dared to remain there?

And... and even telling people not to leave?

"Xu Fan, tell me, how many guts do you have..."

Xiao Lan, holding her forehead, shook her head helplessly.

She really didn't understand where Xu Fan got the courage to make that group of people kneel before him.

If it had been her, after intimidating the crowd, running away would definitely be her next move.

"Sister Lan, haven't you ever heard the saying?"

"When you're putting on a show, you've got to perform it to the fullest."

In that scenario, if he truly ran, the next second a volley of bullets would likely hit his back.

He might dodge them, but Xiao Lan wouldn't.

The only choice Xu Fan had was to bluff to the end, thoroughly shattering everyone's courage.

Judging from the current outcome, it was clear he had won the bet.

"By the way, Sister Lan."

The car was silent for a moment, and then Xu Fan suddenly looked over at Xiao Lan.

He looked at her curiously and asked, "Sister Lan, how did you know about the Breath Condensing Sword?"

From Xiao Lan's reaction earlier, it was evident she knew about it.

Xu Fan was curious where she had learned of it.

At the mention of this, Xiao Lan's expression grew somewhat sad.

He sighed and then said, "My damned brother, I saw him use it before..."

"This..."

Xu Fan listened and couldn't help but frown.

From the sound of it, Xiao Tianfang's strength might be quite similar to his own.

It might even surpass his own, having already reached the Innate Realm.

Yet with such strength, Xiao Tianfang still met a tragic death.

Xu Fan couldn't help but be curious, who could possibly have the power to kill someone of such formidable strength?

Xiao Lan didn't continue on this topic, instead resting for a moment before looking at Xu Fan with a troubled expression.

"Xu Fan, I'm afraid things in Jinling will start to get more complicated," she said.

Zhou Jianjun's position wasn't low, and this time, by killing him directly, Zhou Jianjun's group definitely wouldn't let things rest.

Moreover, Zhou Jianjun's family certainly wouldn't let the matter drop easily.

"Hehe."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fan laughed.

"Lan, even if Zhou Jianjun hadn't died today, do you think they would have let things rest?"

Killing Zhou Jianjun was merely the spark that ignited the fuse.

The fact that the shooting range's backers were Zhou Jianjun and his people was already suspicious.

The death of Zhou Jianjun merely hastened their plans for implementation.

"Today's incident was bound to happen sooner or later, better to strike first than wait," he said.

"This..."

Xiao Lan wasn't foolish, after thinking carefully, she could also understand the other peculiarities.

If not for Xu Fan accompanying her today, she might have ended up dead at the shooting range.

"So, Xu Fan, what should we do next?"

Thinking about the upcoming actions in Shanghai, Xiao Lan's face clouded with worry as she asked apprehensively.

"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Xu Fan shrugged and replied.

This matter was most likely beyond reconciliation, and there was still some time before the conflict would escalate.

All they could do was just this.

"Lan, notify everyone now to gather at Lingyan Pavilion Clubhouse," he said.

The trouble with Zhou Jianjun's group was inevitable, and it was necessary to prepare in advance.

As Xu Fan drove, he reminded Xiao Lan.

"Alright, I'll have them hurry over now," Xiao Lan earnestly nodded and started notifying everyone on her phone.

About half an hour later, Xu Fan pulled up to the entrance of Lingyan Pavilion Clubhouse.

He stopped the car, and along with Xiao Lan, walked into the clubhouse where four people hurriedly approached him.

"Master, you... you're too awesome!"

Zhou Zhanlong was visibly excited as he came over and gave a thumbs-up.

He was always quite bold; the information he had just heard from Xiao Lan's phone call was that Xu Fan alone had intimidated dozens of armed men.

"Master, tell us, how did you do it?"

"Zhou Zhanlong, are you sick?" Xiao Lan seeing his foolishly happy expression, glared at him.

Didn't he realize how perilous the situation was just now?

"Heh heh... heh heh, I... I'm just curious..."

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Zhou Zhanlong laughed awkwardly and promptly shut his mouth.

"Master, did you... did you really kill Zhou Jianjun?" Su Shouzi asked cautiously, with Hu Busan and He Si also looking at Xu Fan with concern.

They knew this was no trivial matter.

Seeing their anxious faces, Xu Fan smiled and said,

"If I hadn't killed him, do you think I could have made it back alive today?"

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