“I thought you would let him go!”
After sealing Kui Zheng’s acupoints and silencing point, Wen Hu Jiu casually threw him into a corner of the tavern, then sat beside Wen Nan Tian. He was somewhat surprised by his decision.
In the world of martial arts, one thing one should avoid is being merciful.
If someone is out to kill you, you must retaliate. Otherwise, you will only harm yourself and others.
“In this cutthroat world, if you kill, you will be killed. Second Uncle, you told me this yourself. Have you forgotten?” Wen Nan Tian chuckled, dismissing his concerns.
He was only a newcomer to the martial arts world, not some naive do-gooder or a saint.
“But, the matter of the Yan family is not over yet.”
A dangerous glint flickered in Wen Nan Tian’s eyes.
Wen Hu Jiu frowned, “Nan Tian, are you thinking of seeking revenge?”
“Second Uncle, you’re talking as if I’m some seasoned warrior. I’m just a newcomer, minding my own business. They tried to take my life. Killing just a lackey, wouldn’t that make people think I, Wen Nan Tian, am weak and easy to bully?” Wen Nan Tian scoffed. He didn’t come to the martial arts world to become a coward.
If anyone dared to provoke him, Wen Nan Tian would definitely seek revenge.
He wouldn’t miss such a good stepping stone as the Yan family.
“The Yan family, under Mu Yu Hang, is a renowned family in the Southwest. They are not as simple as you imagine.” Wen Hu Jiu reminded him, clearly acknowledging Wen Nan Tian’s words. After all, the Yan family tried to kill them, wouldn’t seeking revenge be a natural response?
Wen Nan Tian was the direct grandson of the Wen family, the future head of the family, and his nephew.
How could he swallow such a humiliation?
Furthermore…
The Yan family had also targeted Bai Li Dong Jun, touching Wen Hu Jiu’s deepest anger.
Even Wen Hu Jiu himself couldn’t help but harbor murderous thoughts, let alone Wen Nan Tian.
“This trip wasn’t a loss. I saw the real battle between true masters. It was amazing. Hey, Si Kong Chang Feng, that Ling Yun Gong Zi doesn’t seem as amazing as you said!”
“The other two were simply too powerful.”
Outside the tavern, the excited voices of young men could be heard.
Wen Hu Jiu’s heart finally settled. It was good that his foolish nephew was safe.
But as Bai Li Dong Jun stepped into his small tavern, he was stunned. The tavern, which should have been empty, now had two people sitting facing each other.
That figure… was it the same one he saw outside the Gu family estate??
“Be careful, there’s the smell of blood.”
Si Kong Chang Feng stopped the excited Bai Li Dong Jun from entering, raised his Pursuing Ruins Spear, and looked at Wen Nan Tian and Wen Hu Jiu with caution, “Who are you?!”
Hearing this, Wen Hu Jiu, who was facing the door, lifted his head and revealed a face that Bai Li Dong Jun was very familiar with, “My dear nephew, it’s only been a while. Don’t you recognize your uncle?”
“Uncle?!”
Bai Li Dong Jun was overjoyed. He knew that figure looked familiar!
Si Kong Chang Feng’s guard instantly relaxed. It was good that they were related to his companion.
Wen Nan Tian turned around and greeted him, “Long time no see, Dong Jun.”
“Cousin???”
Bai Li Dong Jun exclaimed in surprise.
He had known Wen Nan Tian since they were children. His mother, Wen Luo Yu, took him back to visit the family numerous times, and he immediately recognized the Wen family’s treasured direct grandson, his cousin.
Bai Li Dong Jun quickly walked to the table and sat down, curiously asking, “Did your grandfather let you out?”
“Cough cough!!”
The wine in Wen Hu Jiu’s mouth nearly choked him.
“Why is Uncle reacting so strongly? Could it be that…?” Bai Li Dong Jun was also incredibly intelligent. Linking Wen Hu Jiu’s intense reaction, he suspiciously asked, “Cousin, did you also sneak out?”
“Do you think everyone is like you, running away from home?”
Wen Nan Tian rolled his eyes. What was sneaking? He had clearly come out under the cover of night, openly and proudly.
Bai Li Dong Jun scratched his head sheepishly, “Heh, Cousin, you know?”
“You’re still laughing!”
Wen Nan Tian raised his hand and gave Bai Li Dong Jun a sharp rap on the head, causing him to cry out in pain, clutching his forehead.
“Ouch, Cousin, why did you hit me?”
“It’s lucky I only hit you.”
Wen Nan Tian pretended to strike again, flexing his fist, “You say you can’t fight and still dare to play the runaway game? Even with the name of the Kill-God Bai Li Luo Chen, do you think your grandfather would even find out who killed you if you were buried in some nameless graveyard?”
“Also, you and the kid next to you were the ones peeking from afar, right?”
“You’re so bold! Don’t you know that was Su Mu Yu, the leader of the Dark River Assassins? If I hadn’t intervened, you two might have been mistaken for spies by the Dark River, chopped up into mincemeat and fed to the dogs. Do you believe me?”
Wen Nan Tian continued to scare Bai Li Dong Jun, making his face pale and cold sweat dripping.
“That person… was from the Dark River?”
Bai Li Dong Jun swallowed, knowing the name of the Dark River Assassins.
Si Kong Chang Feng, standing beside him, couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. What a close call! If it weren’t for Dong Jun’s powerful cousin, they would have walked through the gates of hell!
Wen Hu Jiu, watching his nephew scare his nephew, chuckled and chimed in, “Su Mu Yu of the Dark River, leader of the direct assassin group of the Dark River Boss, Gui.”
“Whew! That was a close one.”
Bai Li Dong Jun gasped and patted his chest in relief.
Wen Nan Tian and Wen Hu Jiu exchanged smiles. While these words were true, they were mostly meant to frighten Bai Li Dong Jun. They both sensed the presence of a high-ranking expert from the Western Marquis Mansion in the shadows. Judging by the strength of their aura, it should be a Free and Easy Heavenly Realm expert.
As long as Bai Li Dong Jun didn’t get caught up in some major conspiracy, the reputation of the Western Marquis Mansion was still intimidating.
Bai Li Dong Jun, unaware of Wen Nan Tian’s thoughts, looked at him gratefully and asked nervously, “So, Cousin, are you and Uncle here just passing by, or…”
“What do you think?”
Wen Nan Tian chuckled playfully, “Your mother, my aunt, is almost going crazy trying to find you. Second Uncle was forced to help, and he was sent to bring you back.”
“I knew it.”
Bai Li Dong Jun muttered to himself. He knew his cousin wouldn’t lie to him, but he still felt a bit reluctant.
However, after being berated by Wen Nan Tian, he realized the dangers outside and knew he couldn’t continue to be reckless.
Just going back like that, Bai Li Dong Jun still felt a bit unwilling.
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