"Uh..."

Just moments ago, Asao Mai was anxious to tell Xu Fan that his current situation was very dangerous. She wasn't thinking about anything else, but now, prompted by Xu Fan, she realized she might have said too much.

It's important to note that ordinary people wouldn't know about things like Ancient Cultivators.

A hint of panic flashed in her eyes, and quickly, Asao Mai said, "I heard this from someone else."

"No... But you must take it seriously, those Ancient Cultivators really won't spare you."

"Pfft."

This woman truly needs more practice in lying; watching her try to explain, Xu Fan couldn't help but laugh.

However, speaking of which, it was indeed thanks to her warning this time.

If not for her, he wouldn't have known that casually knocking a small thug could lead to such a situation.

Indeed, the force he used just now could easily attract the attention of those Ancient Cultivators.

Letting things continue like this would surely impact his tracking of the guy who stole the Seven Treasures Relic.

However, there is still a chance to remedy the situation.

"I say..."

"If I let you go and they come looking for me and catch you, aren't you afraid?"

Asao Mai was clearly just worried about Xu Fan, not considering at all that she might get into trouble because of him.

If he left, those Ancient Cultivators would surely come after her to track him down.

If he just walked away, this woman might very well end up dead because of him.

Those Ancient Cultivators are not necessarily good people.

"This... this..."

Just as Xu Fan thought, Asao Mai hadn't considered this problem at all.

Only now, reminded by Xu Fan, did she come to this realization.

"No... no problem, you helped me, I can't let you get into trouble."

"Don't worry, once you're gone, I'll take them to hide. Yes, they won't find us."

She waved her hand nonchalantly as she spoke.

"..."

This woman is really something else; she just doesn't want to burden him. However, she forgot that even if she moves, won't those loan sharks find her again?

"Alright, there's an ancient saying in Huaxia: help people to the end, escort the Buddha to the west."

"I'll help you resolve your and these little girls' troubles too."

Although he just chased off those thugs, Xu Fan knew they wouldn't give up so easily.

After he left, they would surely come for Asao Mai, as they needed to recover the loan they gave out.

Whether they reclaim money or life.

Helping Asao Mai would also be helping himself.

The thugs had just left, so Xu Fan estimated that even if they wanted to use the Ancient Cultivators against him, it would take some time.

If he approached them first, there might still be time to shut them up.

"Uh, solve them all together? W-what do you mean?"

Asao Mai was still a bit confused, not understanding what Xu Fan meant by his words.

Xu Fan smiled and said, "It's simple, strike first."

"You've been around Ancient Nara for so long, you must know where these loan sharks' lair is, right?"

"Uh, yes, I do know, but you can't be thinking..."

The loan shark organization was quite famous in Ancient Nara, so Asao Mai definitely knew where their base was.

But she couldn't understand Xu Fan's purpose in asking this.

Could it be?

Suddenly, realizing Xu Fan's plan, Asao Mai's expression turned terrified.

She thought Xu Fan had gone mad!

"Are you crazy?"

Asao Mai shook her head, thinking Xu Fan was seeking trouble!

Mind you, these guys have killed people! Countless families have been ruined because they owed them money.

Ordinary people steer clear of them, and yet he wants to go looking for them?

If this isn't asking for trouble, what is?

"What? You have no confidence in me at all?"

They're just a bunch of small fry, Xu Fan truly didn't understand what Asao Mai was so worried about.

Looking at her, he said, "Did you forget my identity?"

"This..."

With this reminder, Asao Mai realized Xu Fan's Martial Artist identity.

Indeed, there are no real Martial Artists in Ancient Nara. Those loan shark thugs were average at best.

Xu Fan shouldn't have much trouble dealing with them.

However, even if he can deal with them, can Xu Fan really keep their mouths shut?

To prevent them from revealing Xu Fan's identity, he'd have to stop them from speaking entirely.

But with so many people, if Xu Fan took action, it would cause more trouble.

"I'm not doubting your ability, but fighting them is one thing; can you truly prevent them from talking?"

"Don't worry, since I'm willing to go, I'm fully prepared."

Xu Fan had already considered the point Asao Mai mentioned.

He had several ways to keep them silent.

"This... alright..."

Seeing Xu Fan's determination to take on the loan sharks' lair, Asao Mai sighed and conceded.

"I can tell you the place, but you must take me with you."

Asao Mai had thought it over and stated her condition.

She figured if Xu Fan couldn't handle it, she might be able to help.

"That's no problem."

Just dealing with some low-level thugs, bringing Asao Mai along was no issue for Xu Fan, so he agreed without hesitation.

"But there's one thing?"

After agreeing, Xu Fan suddenly mentioned something else.

Asao Mai furrowed her brow and looked at Xu Fan.

"W-what?"

"If by chance, you see something, don't go fainting like last time."

"Otherwise, I'll have to carry you back again."

"You!"

"Do you believe... I'll punch you!"

She thought Xu Fan was going to mention something important, but he was just teasing her!

Asao Mai pouted, clenched her small fists, and pretended to be fierce.

"Hmph... Am I really that heavy?"

Recalling Xu Fan's complaining tone, Asao Mai felt aggrieved and hummed sourly.

He should feel lucky to be able to carry her!

"Uh, the question of weight?"

Xu Fan squinted, glancing at Asao Mai's chest, and smacked his lips, "Compared to other girls your age, you definitely have a few more pounds of flesh."

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