Chapter 580
Chapter 580: Chapter 580: Affectionate Concern_1 Chapter 580: Chapter 580: Affectionate Concern_1 Oda Hironobu’s expression relaxed, and a cruel smile naturally appeared on his face.
However, in the next instant, everyone’s faces showed utter horror.
All the attacks aimed at Xu Fan and Wang Xiaolong were stopped one zhang away as if there were an invisible steel plate.
After hovering for a full three seconds, bullets, shurikens, and grenades clattered to the ground.
For a moment, the crowd…
was as if they had seen a ghost.
Xu Fan strode forward with his hands behind his back.
Caught in shock, Oda Hironobu didn’t lose his composure and gestured behind him with his hands.
Suddenly, a figure in black with a masked face appeared, revealing only a pair of eyes.
He flashed behind Xu Yue, placing a dagger against her neck and said coldly, “Stop right there.
Take one more step, and don’t blame my dagger for being blind, letting her head fall to the ground.”
Although the words were harsh, the ninja’s voice trembled, betraying his nervousness.
Accidentally, he nicked Xu Yue’s skin, and immediately, blood flowed out.
“You’re courting death!”
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The suppressed murderous intent in Xu Fan surged out once again, and after a thunderous shout, his right hand was already raised.“What do you think you’re doing…
Ah~”
The masked ninja wanted to intimidate with harsh words, but as a flash of light crossed his pupils, he felt intense pain in his body, let out a piercing scream, and looked down in horror.
Both of his arms had been cleanly severed, falling to the ground with two “plops.”
The dagger, still tightly held in the fallen right hand, showed no signs of blood.
Upon closer inspection, smoke rose from the cut, accompanied by the smell of charring, clearly the result of extreme heat.
Drenched in a cold sweat from agony, the masked ninja stumbled and fell to the ground, writhing and screaming in unbearable pain.
The others, hearing his pitiful screams, felt a chill in their hearts.
“This…”
Oda Hironobu’s face turned pale with terror.
The masked ninja was Oda Houei, a ninja second only to Oda Houmei in strength, not far from being a Heavenly Ninja himself, and highly valued by Oda Hironobu, who had already invested many resources into his training.
Yet, in front of Xu Fan, he was useless.
For a moment, everyone looked at Xu Fan as if he were a demon, their faces filled with dread.
But Xu Fan appeared indifferent, wearing an everyday expression.
In his life, the things he hated most were one, having his friends and family hurt, and two, being threatened, and Oda Houmei did both.
Xu Fan not kill him?
Who else?
Xu Fan lifted his palm again, and an invisible energy entered Oda Houei’s body.
The latter let out a sharp cry before his head tilted, his pupils dilated, and he stopped breathing.
Even in death, his face did not lose its look of terror.
Xu Yue, witnessing the person beside her die so suddenly, felt a measure of fear.
She had never experienced such bloodshed in her life, and at first sight, she couldn’t help but feel panic.
Having not seen him for three years, she hadn’t expected the brother from her memories, known for his eccentric behavior and indulgent nature, to have transformed so greatly, becoming an exceptional martial artist, splendid and awe-inspiring as if a divine being had descended, feeling almost like a stranger.
Her brother was no longer just a big boy who knew only how to play and enjoy himself, but had grown into a man of capability and responsibility, ready to do anything to protect her.
Although he had become more capable and powerful, his desire to protect her remained as intense as ever.
With this realization, Xu Yue found peace of mind.
People change, but no matter how much they do, Xu Fan was still her brother, loving and protecting her.
Xu Fan, however, didn’t think as much as Xu Yue did.
In his view, everything he did was right and ordinary, nothing to talk about.
He had killed Oda Houei because he had crossed his bottom line, and not killing him would not suffice to quench his anger.
Then, his gaze swept across the others present.
For a moment, everyone bowed their heads, knowing that the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; at this time, it was best to play the shrinking turtle.
Among them, Xu Qiyin and Oda Chihide reacted the most dramatically, hiding behind others in their terror, fearing Xu Fan would slaughter them both.
“Ha!”
Xu Fan laughed with a snort, unconcerned, and turned his gaze to Li Luyuan and Wang Renzhong, who were watching over Xu Yue.
The two felt goosebumps all over, and with a shiver, they quickly retreated far away, the lesson from Oda Houei’s recent fate lying right there before them on the ground.
“Sister, come with me.”
Xu Fan called out with a smile.
Xu Yue nodded subconsciously and obediently walked towards Xu Fan.
This time, no one dared to stop her.
Everyone held their breath, afraid that even the sound of their breathing might draw Xu Fan’s attention, and they all retreated far away.
“Brother…”
Xu Yue slowly approached Xu Fan, tears streaming down her face, and all her emotions and words condensed into that one emotional call.
Xu Fan smiled in relief.
He couldn’t help but touch her head, his eyes brimming with tenderness.
These past years, his sister had suffered a lot, and he felt deep pain for her; he had been powerless to change things before, but now, armed with enough strength to change their circumstances, he naturally wouldn’t allow his family to be bullied again.
“Sister, I know you’ve suffered a lot.
From now on, I’ll protect you from the wind and the rain, and I won’t let anyone bully you again,” Xu Fan whispered comforting words, his tone resolute.
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Standing by, Wang Xiaolong saw Xu Yue crying loudly in Xu Fan’s arms, and felt an inexplicable wrenching pain in his heart, along with a strong sense of compassion.
It seemed as if Xu Yue had become his most precious treasure; when Xu Yue was sad, he felt distressed.
Xu Fan’s currently gentle demeanor still kept the crowd too intimidated to make a move.
After all, the bodies of two top fighters were still lying warm on the scene.
One minute later.
Xu Yue’s crying gradually subsided, and her emotions stabilized significantly; she stepped out of Xu Fan’s embrace, looking fragile and delicate as a pear flower bathed in rain.
Xu Fan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his hand, pinched her cheek, and teased, “You little crybaby, always crying and turning your nose red, who will want you now, making yourself look so ugly?”
“Hmph, take it or leave it, I’d rather be alone,” Xu Yue pouted in response.
She caught a glance of Wang Xiaolong from the corner of her eye and couldn’t help but blush, lowering her head.
“Miss Xu, hello there!”
Wang Xiaolong felt his heart skip a beat, his demeanor becoming unnaturally stiff as he cleared his throat and greeted her politely.
Xu Yue looked up and gave him a small smile in return.
“Xiao Long, this matter isn’t over yet.
Take my sister to the car first and wait for me,” Xu Fan instructed.
As he said this, a harsh light flickered in his eyes and his voice became chillingly cold.
Wang Xiaolong couldn’t help but look at Xu Qiyin and the others, vaguely understanding Xu Fan’s intentions, and nodded his agreement.
If he hadn’t been an Ancient Martial Artist, he would have wanted to take this matter into his own hands.
Such a beautiful girl was being treated with no pity or tenderness, despicable!
The saying goes, “A man will risk his life for a woman with whom he is enamored.”
That was exactly his case.
“Brother, after all, he shares the Xu surname, he’s your cousin…”
Xu Yue tugged at his clothes, gently reminding him.