News of a Rare Treasure

Translator: CinderTL

Song Zhu stood up, took one last look at the courtyard where she had lived for several years, let out a long sigh, and walked out.

"From now on, I am leaving the Guanshan Blade Association. Those who wish to follow me may do so, but I will not force anyone. I only hope that you will not regret your decision in the future!"

Xu Sanyan spoke up, "Deputy Leader Song, there is no need for this. I have no intention of monopolizing the gang. If you are willing, we can co-lead the association. What do you think?"

"Hahaha... co-lead the association?"

Song Zhu laughed heartily, but her expression was filled with sorrow. Her knuckles turned white from clenching her fists in agitation. "No need, thank you for your kind offer, Leader Xu. I hope you treat the disciples well. Farewell!"

With that, she turned and left without looking back.

Now that her brother was dead and their legacy had been taken away, an endless surge of hatred welled up in Song Zhu's chest. She silently vowed, "Bai Wuxia, Xu Sanyan, just wait. When I return, I will make sure you have no place to bury your bodies!"

She didn't believe that her brother's death had nothing to do with Xu Sanyan. He had just arrived a few days ago, and then her brother died. How could it be such a coincidence?

By the time she walked away, not a single disciple from the hall followed her.

"Sigh... why must it come to this?" Xu Sanyan shook his head and sighed, seemingly feeling a bit of remorse.

"Greetings, Leader!" Wang Laizi was the first to pledge his loyalty.

"Greetings, Leader!"

The others quickly followed suit, echoing the sentiment.

Xu Sanyan waved his hand, "From now on, Wang Laizi will continue to oversee the Yelang Society's business, Wang Gang will manage the gambling dens, and as for the brothels..."

Xu Sanyan scanned the room, unsure of whom to assign.

Seeing this, Wang Gang stepped forward and cupped his hands, "Leader, I recommend someone."

"Who?"

"Qian Dong."

Xu Sanyan had no recollection of the name and casually waved his hand, "As long as there are no mistakes, it's fine."

"I'm tired. You all clean this place up." Xu Sanyan walked away, with Big Yellow Tooth following closely behind.

"Yes."

Xu Sanyan, of course, wasn't heading home. He wanted to quickly catch up to Song Zhu and see where she would settle.

After a few quick steps, he saw Song Zhu aimlessly wandering down the long street, eventually entering a tavern.

Xu Sanyan hid in a corner and said to Big Yellow Tooth beside him, "You go back first."

Big Yellow Tooth replied, "Fourth Master, perhaps I should keep watch while you rest?"

Xu Sanyan shook his head, "No need. Your strength is too low."

Big Yellow Tooth looked slightly dejected, "Then, Fourth Master, be careful."

"Mm."

Xu Sanyan stood at the street corner, pondering whether to capture her first and interrogate her.

As he was thinking, he saw Song Zhu emerge from the tavern and head straight for the city gate. Xu Sanyan quietly followed.

The two of them walked out of the city one after the other. Seeing that there was no one around, Xu Sanyan decided to no longer hide. He resolved to capture Song Zhu.

"Leader Song, what a coincidence," Xu Sanyan said with a smile.

"Xu Sanyan, why are you following me?" Song Zhu's eyes were filled with wariness.

"There's something I'm very curious about. What did you and your brother talk about last night?" Xu Sanyan's eyes were smiling, but he slowly drew his long blade and approached.

Song Zhu was stunned, then angrily said, "You were eavesdropping on our conversation?"

Xu Sanyan shook his head, "That's not important. Tell me what you were discussing, and I'll let you go. How about that?"

"Don't even think about it!" Song Zhu's anger flared, and she moved her feet, pointing her long blade directly at Xu Sanyan's heart.

"Why make it so difficult..."

Xu Sanyan sidestepped and exerted force, drawing his long blade. When the blades clashed, sparks flew.

Song Zhu was at a disadvantage in strength. She gripped her blade with both hands, twisted her body, and with a shower of sparks, she deflected Xu Sanyan's blade, then swung horizontally with all her might.

Xu Sanyan raised his blade above his head, and as the two blades clashed, he kicked out at her lower abdomen.

A woman's lower abdomen is also a vital spot!

Song Zhu's eyes narrowed. She hadn't expected Xu Sanyan to use such a treacherous move. She quickly spun her body to dodge, and at the same time, she kicked out with her delicate foot, the wind whistling as it aimed straight for Xu Sanyan's chest.

Xu Sanyan leaned back to avoid it, and at the same time, he swung his arm back, punching her in the abdomen.

"Pfft..."

The blow was incredibly penetrating, injuring her internal organs. Song Zhu felt a sweet taste in her throat and spat out a mouthful of blood. She staggered to her feet, her eyes fierce but her strength waning.

Xu Sanyan slowly approached, his expression calm, "Tell me the information, and I'll let you go."

"Don't even think about it!" Song Zhu still refused.

"Heh, you won't give up until you see the coffin."

Xu Sanyan had plenty of methods to make her talk. He was a bandit at heart, with no moral boundaries. There was nothing he wouldn't do.

"Give up on this idea. I'd rather die than tell you!" Song Zhu knew she had no chance of escape. She suddenly placed her blade against her neck, ready to end her life.

Xu Sanyan had anticipated this move. In an instant, he flipped his wrist, and his long blade flew out of his hand, accurately knocking her blade away.

At the same time, he quickly stepped forward and punched her right arm. With a crisp "crack," her arm broke.

"Ah!"

Song Zhu cried out in pain. As her mouth opened wide, Xu Sanyan quickly grabbed her jaw to prevent her from biting her tongue. He then tore off a piece of her robe, rolled it into a ball, and stuffed it into her mouth. He also dislocated her left arm.

After finishing all this, Xu Sanyan's eyes took on a lecherous gleam, "Hehe, I hear you're quite famous in Taian City. What do you think about me stripping you naked and throwing you into the street?"

Song Zhu struggled fiercely, making unintelligible sounds through the gag.

"Oh, getting excited?"

"Don't worry." Xu Sanyan gently untied her sash, revealing the white undergarments beneath, "You're not still a virgin, are you?"

Song Zhu's eyes were filled with endless despair and terror, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Xu Sanyan gently wiped them away, his voice soft, "It's okay. It'll hurt at first, but it'll feel good soon."

To an outsider, it might have looked like a couple playing some perverse game.

"Ugh..."

Song Zhu felt the touch on her body and couldn't help but struggle again.

Xu Sanyan stopped asking questions and instead began to comfort her, "It's okay. All women go through this sooner or later. I'll be gentle."

Xu Sanyan's fingers gently caressed her cheek, and he lightly kissed her, a perverse smile on his face, "So tender."

As he spoke, he gently pulled open the collar of her robe, removed the gag from her mouth, and said, "Last chance. If you don't tell me, I'm going to start. And I'll make sure the entire city of Taian gets to see the Deputy Leader of the Guanshan Blade Association's body."

"I'll talk. Just give me a quick death," Song Zhu's voice was hoarse, filled with sobs.

She had always been protected by her brother and had never experienced such a situation. She never imagined that someone as perverse as Xu Sanyan existed.

Now, she no longer wanted to live. She just wanted to die quickly.

"There's news of a rare treasure in Shannan Village," Song Zhu said, then lowered her head and fell silent.

Xu Sanyan's pupils contracted. A rare treasure?!

In such a remote place, there was a rare treasure?

"Tell me everything from start to finish. I want all the details. After you tell me, I'll let you go," Xu Sanyan's tone unconsciously quickened.

Rare treasures were related to cultivation methods and Foundation Establishment. He couldn't afford to be careless.

Song Zhu didn't believe he would let her go. She only wanted a quick death.

"Two months ago, my brother and I passed through Shannan Village. We heard that the village was haunted, and several villagers had already died. At night, there were often blood-red lights. We investigated and found clues about the rare treasure."

Xu Sanyan frowned, somewhat curious. How could a mere mortal like her know about rare treasures?

"Do you know how to identify a rare treasure?"

(End of the Chapter)

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