15: His wife is very tender...

Xu Sanyan chuckled softly, "Chieftain's Wife, have you come at this hour for something?"

The Chieftain's Wife looked around, biting her lip lightly, "Fourth Master, won't you invite me to sit?"

Xu Sanyan glanced around; the tables and chairs had all been cut apart, with only the bed still intact. He then said, "If the Chieftain's Wife doesn't mind, please take a seat on the couch."

The Chieftain's Wife lowered her gaze, uttering a voice as faint as a mosquito, "Mm."

"Don't call me Chieftain's Wife anymore. My name is… Xiaotian. Fourth Master can call me by my given name," the Chieftain's Wife said softly.

Xu Sanyan was startled; this name was well-chosen.

"Calling me Ruyue is also fine," the Chieftain's Wife seemed to sense his hesitation and spoke again.

"Ruyue, visiting late at night, is there something you need?" Xu Sanyan feigned ignorance, deliberately teasing her.

The Chieftain's Wife raised her eyelids and slanted a glance at him. They were both from a bandit's den, so why pretend to be a gentleman?

But she still played along, her expression downcast as she said, "My husband died unexpectedly, leaving behind this humble one and a pair of orphans and a widow to barely survive in this world. I don't know how to protect this vast family estate. I hope Fourth Master can teach me."

Xu Sanyan slowly walked towards her. The two sat close together on the bed. "It's simple. Just find another reliable person, and it'll be fine."

The Chieftain's Wife lowered her head, secretly peeking, and whispered, "Where can I find one?"

"I think Old Liu is not bad. He's also Wu Jue's sworn brother, so perhaps he's reliable."

The Chieftain's Wife did not resist, "He's too old..."

Xu Sanyan chuckled, "Then who do you think is suitable?"

The Chieftain's Wife sighed inwardly. In this day and age, where could one find someone worthy of entrusting their life to?

When she first gave herself to Wu Jue, it was out of duress. Where did she have a choice?

If she could choose, who would want to live a precarious life in a bandit's den?

The Chieftain's Wife had unspoken bitterness in her heart, but she dared not show it. With a shy expression, she began to undress Xu Sanyan.

"This humble one thinks he is far away, yet close at hand..."

A dark cloud in the sky obscured the bright moon, and the room instantly plunged into darkness, with only faint, seductive sounds emanating from within.

...

The next morning.

Xu Sanyan opened his eyes, glanced at the still-sleeping Chieftain's Wife, dressed, and got out of bed.

The Chieftain's Wife was still asleep, and Xu Sanyan did not disturb her, walking out alone.

Just then, an old voice came from the courtyard, "Fourth Master, is the Chieftain dead?"

Xu Sanyan narrowed his eyes and saw it was Wu Jue's sworn brother, Old Liu.

"Yes."

Xu Sanyan did not hide it. He would find out sooner or later anyway.

Old Liu had already suspected this yesterday, because Wu Jue would never bring the bandit's men here. This was not only his escape route he prepared for himself, but his only son was also here.

"Then the stronghold..." Old Liu wanted to inquire about the situation in the stronghold.

Xu Sanyan smiled, "It's disbanded. If you're interested, you can go and re-establish the team."

A glint of coldness flashed in Old Liu's eyes. "Heh heh... Since Brother Wu has met with misfortune, then this vast family estate will be inherited by Brother Wu's son. I presume Fourth Master has no objections?"

Xu Sanyan said strangely, "How does this concern you?"

Old Liu shook his head, his tone neither Yin and Yang, "I am Wu Jue's sworn elder brother, and Wu Peng is my nephew. Naturally, it concerns me. As for you..."

"When do you plan to leave, Fourth Master?" Old Liu revealed his intention.

Xu Sanyan chuckled and shook his head. This old fellow wanted to drive him away and monopolize the inheritance Wu Jue left behind.

Since it had come to this, Xu Sanyan was unwilling to waste any more words with him. He slightly bent his legs, then exerted force, shooting out like a sharp arrow. His ten fingers were like blades, creating a sharp whooshing sound.

Old Liu's expression became serious. Although he was old, his martial arts were indeed good. He guarded his chest with both palms, and at the same time, his toes moved slightly. He only needed to block Xu Sanyan's arms, and one kick could sever his lineage.

Bang—

A muffled sound came, and Old Liu retreated seven or eight steps before stopping, his face filled with shock.

"Inner Qi Realm!"

He himself was over seventy, yet only at the initial stage of the Inner Qi Realm. This young man, who appeared to be only around twenty, had already caught up to him. What kind of extraordinary talent was this?

"Old fellow, your eyesight is good."

Xu Sanyan politely complimented him, then attacked again like a swimming Dragon, giving him no chance to catch his breath.

Xu Sanyan was young and strong, while Old Liu was already half-buried in the earth, and he hadn't fought for many years, so his martial arts were already rusty. A head-on confrontation was definitely not his match, so even without a long saber in hand, Xu Sanyan was not afraid at all.

"Wait..."

Old Liu exclaimed, "I won't bother you then."

Xu Sanyan acted as if he hadn't heard him. After being insulted with Yin and Yang, did he still want to live?

With a "bang," the two exchanged another direct punch. Xu Sanyan recovered instantly, while Old Liu reacted half a beat slower and was struck in the chest by a subsequent punch.

"Pfft..."

A mouthful of fresh blood spewed out. Old Liu immediately fell to the ground, unable to get up, his finger trembling as he pointed at Xu Sanyan, his face full of hatred, "You..."

Xu Sanyan was quick-eyed and quick-handed, slapping his skull with a palm. "You can say whatever you want to Wu Jue down there. And while you're at it, help me tell him that the Chieftain's Wife is very... beautiful."

Just then, the Chieftain's Wife appeared at the doorway, disheveled. Looking at Old Liu's corpse in the courtyard, a hint of sorrow inevitably appeared in her heart.

Old Liu had taken care of Wu Peng for many years, so there was some affection, but now that the person was dead, anything said was too late.

Xu Sanyan turned his head to look at the Chieftain's Wife. The murderous aura on him had not yet dissipated, causing her heart to tremble uncontrollably, fearing that he might kill her as well in his bloodlust.

Fortunately, Xu Sanyan instantly regained his composure and even chuckled softly, "Chieftain's Wife, can you handle this corpse?"

The Chieftain's Wife nodded repeatedly, "Fourth Master, rest assured, leave it to this humble one."

"Excellent."

Xu Sanyan went back into the house, picked up his long saber, and walked out. Big Yellow Tooth appeared from somewhere at this moment.

"Fourth Master is mighty!"

Xu Sanyan ignored him and walked straight out the door. He wanted to go to Jingzhai Hall to see if there were any precious medicines.

Arriving on the long street, vendors were already out calling for sales early in the morning, making it very lively.

Big Yellow Tooth excitedly bought a few steamed buns and handed them over, "Fourth Master, have a bite."

Xu Sanyan took them, eating as he walked, and inquired about the address of Jingzhai Hall, heading straight there.

Jingzhai Hall was located in the south of the city. It was a three-story pavilion, with carved beams and painted pillars, looking very imposing.

"Tsk, how much would it cost to build a building in this place?" Big Yellow Tooth looked up.

Xu Sanyan stepped over the threshold.