"I... I'm not dead?"

After a while, the cool sensation from his lower half finally made the guy realize he was still alive.

He timidly opened his eyes, wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, and looked at Xu Fan.

The confused look in his small eyes clearly showed he didn't understand how he survived Xu Fan's god-like sword strike.

"..."

The exotic Dongying-style underwear he was wearing in his crotch area was really eye-catching. Xu Fan saw it and was speechless.

"If I call you an idiot, would you dare to respond?"

"Pfft."

Miyamoto Kuroichi and his gang watched from the side, unable to hold back their laughter.

There's no denying this guy's disguise skills were really impressive; he didn't even spare the underwear. But now, seeing him looking silly in underwear, it was hard not to laugh.

"I..."

He looked at Xu Fan with frustration, almost shedding tears.

He regretted it; if he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have stayed around to court disaster.

Defeated under Xu Fan's sword, there's no chance to run. Plus, running out in just underwear?

It's broad daylight now; running out in underwear would be really embarrassing.

Xu Fan's sword earlier bypassed him, but that doesn't mean he won't kill him next.

The guy trembled as he looked at Xu Fan, recalling his previous words.

With a thud, he knelt down directly in front of Xu Fan.

"If I call you daddy, could you spare me?"

"Oh, quite humorous..."

Looking at the guy's woeful expression, Xu Fan couldn't help but laugh.

He put away his longsword and walked toward the guy.

That earlier sword strike was to completely intimidate the guy, deploying all his cultivation level.

The result was good; the guy was scared out of his wits. Xu Fan figured that even if given a chance, he wouldn't dare try to escape now.

Standing in front of the guy, Xu Fan scrutinized him, feeling somewhat familiar.

Though he had never seen this face before, he felt he had dealings with the guy.

"Huh?"

His gaze carefully scrutinized the guy's face, and soon, Xu Fan found a clue.

With one hand, he grabbed and pulled at the guy's ear.

With a hearty pull, a human skin mask peeled off the guy's face.

"Oh? Mr. Hua?"

Peeling off the mask from the guy's face, his true identity quickly revealed before Xu Fan.

Xu Fan glanced at him and recognized him.

It was Mr. Hua, whom he had met once before in the Jinling military district.

Suddenly, the previous confusion became clear.

The superiors previously sent this guy to Jinling to solve the case of the stolen treasure vault from the military district.

It wasn't difficult for him to investigate within a month's deadline.

Even rumors about Xu Fan stealing secret manuals from Dongying's martial arts families might be linked to this guy.

This guy targeted Xu Fan due to a previous conflict.

Following Xu Fan to Dongying, he kept obstructing him. Thinking about the past few days' experiences, Xu Fan sneered.

"Mr. Hua, since you've been playing with me this whole time, how should I thank you?"

"Dad! Dad! I'm innocent!"

Hearing Xu Fan's words, Mr. Hua was so terrified he nearly wet his pants!

Indeed, following Xu Fan to Dongying was all about venting.

He imagined taking revenge and regaining his pride, never thinking he'd be caught by Xu Fan again.

Shamelessly calling him dad, he begged Xu Fan for mercy.

"I don't have a son like you. Explain to me how you're innocent?"

Hearing Mr. Hua's words, there seemed to be more behind it, and Xu Fan asked him.

"These... these things were indeed my doing, but I... I was forced!"

"And moreover, spreading rumors, that was someone else's doing. I... I don't have the capability..."

Mr. Hua knelt before Xu Fan, explaining with a face full of grievance.

The poisoning yesterday and today were indeed his actions. Though he was quite willing, it was indeed because of compulsion.

He looked at Xu Fan, eager to shift all the blame onto someone else.

"Give me a bit of time, and I can explain everything clearly!"

"Oh, seems quite interesting."

Seeing Mr. Hua desperately proving his innocence, Xu Fan smiled, squinting and said, "Don't rush. I'll give you plenty of time to explain later."

Although Xu Fan was curious about what situation Mr. Hua encountered, too many people were around to ask thoroughly.

Xu Fan stopped Mr. Hua and extended his hand. The Jade Silkworm emerged from his sleeve.

The Jade Silkworm darted out and landed on Mr. Hua's neck.

"This..."

Feeling the little thing sucking his essence blood at his neck, Mr. Hua instinctively wanted to resist.

But realizing Xu Fan was glaring intently, he didn't dare move, letting the Jade Silkworm suck blood.

He didn't let the Jade Silkworm suck Hua dry, planting the Cold Jade Poison in him, then whistled to retrieve the Jade Silkworm.

"Alright, you'll clean up your own mess."

"You're responsible for detoxing everyone here. A month later, if anyone dies, I needn't explain the consequences to you, right?"

"Ye... yes..."

Mr. Hua nodded with a woeful face.

He originally thought to use these people to restrain Xu Fan's cultivation level, but now, they're burdens pressing on him.

If he couldn't save them after a month, his life would be forfeited.

Xu Fan just planted something unpleasant inside him!

Mr. Hua felt relieved that it wasn't an unresolvable poison he administered.

Otherwise, he would likely be dead by now.

"Then... what about the thing you just administered..."

Standing up in embarrassment, he prepared to detox the Miyamoto Family members.

Recalling what Xu Fan fed them earlier, Mr. Hua couldn't help but ask.

Xu Fan hadn't explained what that thing was; if he had to detox it, he'd have no solution.

"Don't worry, it's disgusting but quite nourishing, won't kill anyone."

Casually explaining, Xu Fan looked at Miyamoto Kuro.

"Once this guy is done, bring him to me."

"Tsubasa, let's go."

After saying that, Xu Fan led Honda Tsubasa away.

Mr. Hua's gaze left the door, looking at the wounded around him, he couldn't help but slap himself.

Why did he have to court disaster?

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