Chapter 33

Le Xaan cleaned up the traces around the room and threw away the ropes.

Soon afterward, Elder Zaner and other guards arrived.

The hasty footsteps sounded out as they swarmed into the backyard.

Then, the surprised noises could be heard.

"It's the Ryen brothers!" A senior guard called out almost immediately.

A commotion ran through the pack of men.

And later on, Elder Zaner's voice rang out,

"Go look for Young Master Xaan and Young Lady Cinci first."

"We're here!"

Le Xaan led his sister back to the yard where the combat had taken place.

Attired in a suit of combat gear, Elder Zaner was holding a blade and standing in the center of the yard.

Other guards were inspecting the corpses and signs of the fight on their own accord.

"Young Master Xaan! I'm relieved that both of you are safe." Elder Zaner's expression noticeably softened, and the intensity of his aura diminished swiftly.

"This place is not suitable for our talks. Let's go back home first. "

After saying all these, Elder Zaner glanced at Le Cinci behind Le Xaan and seemingly realized something.

The Le siblings' cover-up might deceive other people, but not a pro experienced in the underworld like Elder Zaner.

Le Xaan nodded with agreement. He knew that the Le family had alerted the authorities, so he and Le Cinci, along with Elder Zaner, waved down a horse carriage and directly went back to the Le Mansion.

The three of them were on the horse carriage, while the guards were either on horseback or on foot.

In the yard were left several men who had been assigned to handle all subsequent dealings with the sheriff forces.

Before long, they made their way back smoothly to the Mansion.

Le Finn, Louir Cayv, and other family members were waiting restlessly in the main hall.

Le Cinci first went back to her bedroom and changed into a set of comfortable and tidy clothes before heading to the main hall.

Le Xaan didn't go there. While on the horse carriage, he informed Elder Zaner of all that had happened in detail, but he altered the account regarding Le Cinci. Le Xaan told the old man that, when he arrived, she was already fiercely fighting with the Ryen brothers' disciples.

Le Xaan was sick of this interrogation-like occasion where he had to answer a multitude of unnecessary questions. And it would cost him quite a substantial amount of time. So, he took his leave first on the excuse of his injuries and went to his bedroom for a rest.

Their family's private doctor came over and inspected his wounds.

According to the physician, he suffered from multiple muscle strains, minor bone fractures, internal bleeding, and dislocation of the shoulder bone.

After he had freshened up, Qiki helped undress him before he rested on the bed.

As he lay on the bed, Le Xaan felt his injuries were healed a bit more. He felt highly spirited and full of energy. His body now felt comfortable even shortly after the intense battle.

The highest level of Jade Crane Skill appeared to grant him a terrific recovery speed.

Having just savored a bowl of Ginseng and Chicken Soup, Le Xaan patted his now slightly rounded belly. His body, warmed through by the nourishing broth, filled him with a profound sense of contentment.

"It is a relief that this incident isn't about what I have in mind."

To his surprise, his second younger sister had only tangled with a couple of wanted murderers and their two disciples rather than those eerie entities.

He was careworn at the beginning when he thought back to what he had encountered last time on that street.

Thus, he was alarmed and took action in a meticulous way.

He carefully replayed the battle today in his mind as he lay on the bed.

"From start to finish during the fight, my moves could be refined to go more smoothly. For instance, if I had leveraged the dazing effect of Black Tiger Blade Style, I might have been able to avoid the last engagement of blades with the Ryen brothers."

He furrowed his brows and began to review his own performances.

"Strongly-built opponents are somewhat tricky to me. However, as a bladesman, physical strength should not my weak point. Perhaps I have to look for some martial arts that help build up my strength. "

He had never tried that type of martial arts and wondered what results they would produce after he modified on them with the cheat tool.

At the Le Mansion's main hall.

Le Finn was seated on the Head of Honor while casting a stern glance at Le Cinci now and then.

Beside him were Le Xaan's Second Mother and Third Mother, as well as the other family members.

This meeting took on an atmosphere resembling that of an interrogation.

Le Cinci and Elder Zaner stood across from them, alongside several guards.

"... In a nutshell, that's the case." Elder Zaner recounted a more complete and detailed story after gleaning more information from Le Cinci.

"Fortunately, Young Master Xaan appeared in time and executed the two treacherous villains on the spot. He deserves the full credit undoubtedly." As Elder Zaner said this, his face lit up with a wholehearted smile.

"Young Master Xaan was fond of martial arts. To my amazement, he did away with both of the Ryen brothers in one fell swoop, an extraordinary feat that attested to his immense strength. He's truly talented in martial arts and was already no inferior to me."

"I felt very satisfied and reassured with Xaan."

Upon hearing Elder Zaner's words, Le Finn grinned with pride. His anger subsided when he thought of his capable son.

Then, he laid his eyes on Le Cinci.

"Cinci, think of your eldest bother, and what about yourself?

Aside from making trouble for our family, especially your eldest brother, can't you take up something worthwhile? "

Le Finn said in a stern manner.

"I sent you out to learn martial arts because I wanted to you to be able to protect yourself, not to have you causing troubles."

"Daddy... Your daughter has realized her faults." Le Cinci was regretful as well. She was well aware that the rest of her life might have already been ruined but for Le Xaan's timely assistance.

"You have realized your faults? Do you remember the last time you told me the same thing too? What came of it? Your promises haven't proven reliable for me!"

Le Finn's anger was stirred up as he recalled the matters involving Le Cinci before.

"After your wounds are healed, I will marry you off to an eligible family. You will bear your children and live in a more restrained manner."

"No, I won't!"

Upon hearing this, Le Cinci appeared like a startled cat and almost jumped up into the air.

"I definitely wouldn't marry! Definitely! Daddy, your daughter will assist you with our family's businesses going forward! I won't make trouble anymore! Rest assured!

Trust me! This time, I will surely abide by my promise!"

Le Finn simply tuned her off and turned to ask the private doctor who had come into the hall a while earlier.