Xie felt bored and wandered aimlessly around the Xie Mansion. Despite being familiar with every nook and cranny of the mansion since childhood, he found no amusement in it. As he meandered without purpose, he suddenly found himself back at the entrance. The mansion's gates were open for today's auspicious occasion. From within, he could see the festive red decorations and various vendors on the street. The guards at the gate recognized Xie Ran.
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"Master, the lord has ordered you not to leave the premises," one of the guards informed him. Xie Ran hesitated; he didn't dare to leave directly, especially after recently provoking Shi Chuan. However, just as he turned to leave, he heard a commotion at the gate, capturing his attention. When he looked back, he saw a woodcutter pulling out a knife from his bundle of firewood and charging toward the mansion. In that instant, Xie Ran felt a chill run down his spine.
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"Shi Chuan!!!" Shi Chuan remained calm and focused, his gaze fixed solely on Xie Ran. The image of Ah Ruan's gentle smile once again surfaced in Shi Chuan's mind, accompanied by Xu Ji's mocking words. The pain in his heart fueled an unparalleled determination. Hatred was a powerful force, and Shi Chuan wielded it like an extra blade.
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In his current state of heightened hatred, his combat prowess reached its peak. "Xie Ran, you will die today," Shi Chuan declared coldly, his Qi Refinement peak aura fully unleashed. His long knife exuded an extraordinary aura, and his entire being radiated an overwhelming intent to kill, causing Xie Ran to tremble in fear.
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"Protect me, protect me!" Xie Ran shouted desperately. However, most of the guards were ordinary people, and even the Qi Refinement cultivator among them was no match for Shi Chuan's formidable strength. Shi Chuan didn't even spare a glance for the guard as he effortlessly incapacitated him with a single strike. Despite being Qi Refinement cultivators themselves, the disparity in their abilities was insurmountable.
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"Madman, you're truly insane, coming here to kill me for the sake of a mortal," Xie Ran spat, trying to buy time. Shi Chuan's gaze remained fixed on Xie Ran, his resolve unwavering. "Murder must be avenged," he declared, launching a relentless attack.
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Just as Shi Chuan was about to deliver a fatal blow, an elderly man in a red wedding gown suddenly appeared, wielding a red tasseled spear to block Shi Chuan's strike. This was Xie Ran's grandfather, Xie Guang, the central figure of today's celebration.
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"This friend, you're being overly arrogant, attacking members of my Xie family at our doorstep," Xie Guang rebuked. Shi Chuan remained unfazed. "Justice must be served, and I will kill Xie Ran today," he insisted, his demeanor unchanged.
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Realizing the elderly man's formidable Qi Refinement cultivation, Xie Ran breathed a sigh of relief. "Grandfather, thank goodness you're here; otherwise, I might not have survived," he exclaimed. With Xie Guang's presence, Xie Ran regained his composure, knowing that his grandfather was also a Qi Refinement peak cultivator.
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With a resentful glare at Shi Chuan, Xie Ran taunted, "Fool, that woman, Ah Ruan, do you know how she died? I tied her to a chair, doused her with oil, and ignited her with first-grade spiritual fire. She screamed in agony until the ropes burned through, and she writhed on the ground. But you never showed up."
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Shi Chuan's eyes turned bloodshot, his expression becoming more ferocious. He charged towards Xie Ran with reckless abandon, disregarding the injuries inflicted by Xie Guang. However, Xie Guang displayed various techniques, even producing a rope artifact that proved incredibly resilient against Shi Chuan's attacks.
Xie Ran's arrogance grew as he realized Shi Chuan couldn't break through. "I want to ask, where were you then?" he taunted. "Or perhaps, you simply didn't care about her?" he continued, mocking Shi Chuan. "I wonder, were her ashes charred black?" he sneered. "Hahaha! Do you still want to kill me, seeking revenge for that Ah Ruan?" Xie Ran jeered, feeling emboldened.
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Meanwhile, the battle between Shi Chuan and Xie Guang had been raging for some time. However, reinforcements from the Xie family had arrived. The second Qi Refinement peak cultivator from the Xie family appeared, sealing Shi Chuan's fate. Despite Shi Chuan's relentless attacks, his actions were futile against the combined might of the Xie family cultivators.
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Shi Chuan's heart was filled with self-blame and anguish. He felt worthless, unable to save Ah Ruan or avenge her death. Shi Chuan's despair deepened as he faced the overwhelming pressure from three Qi Refinement peak cultivators. Xie Guang exuded an air of superiority, declaring Shi Chuan a menace to be eradicated.
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The three Qi Refinement peak cultivators unleashed a ferocious assault on Shi Chuan, overwhelming him. Despite his best efforts, Shi Chuan found himself unable to resist. His sword grew increasingly feeble under the relentless attacks of the Xie family cultivators. Just as he thought his end was near, someone intervened.
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To Shi Chuan's surprise, the attack never came. Instead, he found himself staring at a figure in a black robe. Who is this person, and why did they save me? Shi Chuan wondered. It was Shen Hua who stood before Shi Chuan, blocking Xie Guang's lethal strike with ease.
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Xie Guang, surprised by Shen Hua's sudden appearance, attempted to pierce him with his red tasseled spear. However, Shen Hua casually extended his hand, effortlessly intercepting the attack. Xie Guang, filled with disbelief, watched as Shen Hua's hand withstood the full force of his strike, his expression shifting from triumph to shock.
Xie Guang's expression turned serious as he scrutinized Shen Hua with grave eyes. The other Xie family cultivators were equally startled by Shen Hua's display of power.
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"I am Xie Guang of the Xie family, a trusted confidant of the city lord," Xie Guang introduced himself, trying to gauge Shen Hua's identity.
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Shen Hua, indifferent to Xie Guang's attempts to assert authority, replied with a dismissive glance. "A nobody," he stated flatly.
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Xie Guang, realizing Shen Hua was not easily intimidated, quickly invoked the city lord's name, hoping to evoke some fear in Shen Hua. However, Shen Hua remained unfazed, causing Xie Guang to feel somewhat powerless.
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"Shi Chuan has indeed gone too far this time, killing members of the Xie family right at our doorstep," Xie Guang continued, attempting to use the city lord's influence to sway Shen Hua. "Are you acquainted with Shi Chuan?" he inquired, hoping to discern Shen Hua's intentions.
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Despite Xie Guang's efforts to intimidate Shen Hua, the black-robed figure showed no signs of backing down. Shen Hua's calm demeanor left Xie Guang feeling embarrassed, realizing that Shen Hua was not easily swayed by their connections to the city lord.
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"We are loyal to the city lord," Xie Guang insisted, trying to regain some control over the situation. "If you oppose us, you oppose the city lord."
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Shen Hua remained indifferent to Xie Guang's attempts to assert authority, showing no concern for their connections to the city lord. This lack of reaction from Shen Hua left the Xie family cultivators speechless, realizing that their affiliations held no sway over him.
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