Chapter 146: Those Who Dare Harm My Family Will Die

Ye Xin Ran didn’t know why, but from the moment she woke up in the morning, her right eye kept twitching.

It wasn’t until Xiao Huai’an peeled off a small piece of paper and put it on her eyelid that it felt a little better.

“They say the left eye twitches for wealth, and the right eye twitches for disaster. Husband, do you think something will happen today?” Ye Xin Ran said with some worry.

“If the sky falls, someone tall will hold it up. I’m here, what are you afraid of?” Xiao Huai’an rubbed her head.

“I’m afraid something will happen to you!” Ye Xin Ran spoke her true feelings.

These days, she had increasingly realized that Xiao Huai’an had become an indispensable person by her side.

She would think of him when she was happy, and also worry about him when she was anxious.

Especially in the current situation, Xiao Huai’an had almost become her psychological support.

“Then, when the children come back from school today, we’ll lock the door. You all rest early tonight, and I’ll keep watch.”

“If only Hu Zi were here,” Ye Xin Ran suddenly thought of the old tiger on the mountain.

With the tiger around, she wouldn’t be afraid of any enemy, no matter how strong they were.

“You think I’m not as good as that tiger?” Xiao Huai’an said, somewhat displeased.

“The tiger is really strong in a fight!” Ye Xin Ran said.

“I’m strong in a fight too!” Xiao Huai’an seemed to want to prove something, raising the axe next to him.

Ye Xin Ran hurriedly told him to put it down.

She hadn’t noticed before, but Xiao Huai’an actually had such a childish side, wanting to compete with a tiger!

That night.

The two children went to bed early.

Ye Xin Ran lay in bed for a long time but couldn’t sleep. When she saw Xiao Huai’an still sitting by the window, she felt a little guilty.

“I was just saying it casually this afternoon. Maybe I was overthinking. How about this, you don’t need to keep watch tonight. Let’s both rest.”

“I’m not tired!”

Xiao Huai’an’s voice was low. “Someone has been watching us for days. After so long, he should be getting impatient.”

Ye Xin Ran then realized that Xiao Huai’an wasn’t just being cautious because of her words, he had already noticed something.

“Why didn’t you say anything earlier?” Ye Xin Ran asked.

Xiao Huai’an lowered his eyes. “I didn’t want you to worry.”

“What exactly is it…?” Ye Xin Ran didn’t finish her sentence when she suddenly heard Xiao Huai’an whisper, “Shh! They’re here!”

Her heart immediately leaped to her throat.

Xiao Huai’an gently stood up and hid in a concealed spot by the window.

Ye Xin Ran remained lying still, but her eyes followed Xiao Huai’an closely.

Not long after, a shadow appeared on the window lattice. The shadow stood quietly for a moment, poked through the window paper, and extended a thin bamboo tube inside.

Smoke began to pour from the bamboo tube.

Seeing this, Ye Xin Ran almost wanted to cry out in warning.

In the darkness, Xiao Huai’an reached out and covered the end of the bamboo tube. Immediately, a coughing sound came from the outside.

Before she could react, Xiao Huai’an took the opportunity to open the window, flipped over, and jumped out of the room.

The sound of metal clashing could be heard outside.

Ye Xin Ran quickly got out of bed, not even bothering to put on her shoes, and rushed to the window to look outside.

In the yard, two figures were entangled in a fight.

The two moved quickly, and in the blink of an eye, they had exchanged dozens of moves.

Ye Xin Ran’s heart raced as she watched.

When she saw that Xiao Huai’an was not at a disadvantage, she felt a little relieved.

Xiao Huai’an had not fought with anyone for a long time. It was evident that his opponent was highly skilled and used fierce moves.

The man also had many hidden weapons, occasionally using them for sneak attacks.

Fortunately, Xiao Huai’an was vigilant and had not fallen for his tricks.

As soon as Zhu Que made a move, he was also greatly surprised.

He hadn’t expected that a mere hunter would have such high martial arts skills.

With his own abilities, he might not be able to gain an advantage today.

For self-preservation, he had no choice but to use his most powerful hidden weapons.

While fighting, Xiao Huai’an was also wary of his hidden weapons. Initially, he planned to test his opponent’s strength, but upon seeing Ye Xin Ran standing by the window, he decided to end the fight quickly.

He swept his leg low, forcing the opponent to step back, then extended his left hand to grab his shoulder.

Zhu Que instinctively tried to dodge and, taking advantage of the opening, attempted to release his Soul Capturing Nails.

At the moment the nails were about to be thrown, Zhu Que suddenly stepped on something under his foot. He cursed in his mind, and by the time he tried to lift his leg, it was too late.

His leg was wrapped by a hemp rope, which pulled him back. Zhu Que reacted swiftly, swinging his knife to cut the rope.

But by then, Xiao Huai’an’s axe was already in front of him.

It was too late to completely avoid the attack.

Zhu Que rolled with all his might, but the edge of the axe still grazed his left shoulder, and warm blood splattered out immediately.

The Soul Capturing Nails were knocked away, and with his left hand injured, Zhu Que knew that if he delayed any longer, he would be doomed.

He threw the knife in his right hand at Xiao Huai’an, and while Xiao Huai’an dodged, Zhu Que took the chance to flip over and flee, jumping over the courtyard wall and hiding inside Zhang Po Zi’s house.

Zhang Po Zi was still awake.

When she heard the commotion next door, she got up, hiding behind the courtyard wall and peering out.

The noise next door made her heart race.

If only she could kill Xiao Huai’an directly.

Zhang Po Zi thought to herself.

The next moment, a dark figure leaped into the yard.

Zhang Po Zi was startled, her heart pounding in fear.

She watched as the shadow ran toward the cellar and disappeared from view.

Then, another figure leapt into the yard.

It’s over!

Zhang Po Zi shut her eyes in terror, not daring to make a sound.

But the next moment, something cold pressed against her neck.

Xiao Huai’an’s sharp voice came through, “Where is the person?”

“Person… what person?” Zhang Po Zi nearly wet herself in fear.

“The one who just escaped.” Xiao Huai’an’s gaze pierced through her.

Zhang Po Zi trembled like a leaf in the wind, “I was just getting up to relieve myself in the middle of the night, I really don’t know who you’re talking about.”

“Then there’s no use keeping you alive.”

Xiao Huai’an raised his axe and swung it towards Zhang Po Zi’s neck.

“You… you can’t kill me!” Zhang Po Zi screamed.

“Killing for a life, Xiao Huai’an, you can’t kill me…” Her words hadn’t even finished.

Before she could utter the last word, Zhang Po Zi’s head separated from her body.

Her eyes were wide open, as if she couldn’t believe Xiao Huai’an had really dared to strike her down.

Behind her came a loud “thud,” and Xiao Huai’an turned around to find it was Zhang Da Shan.

Zhang Da Shan hadn’t been sleeping either, and upon hearing Zhang Po Zi’s scream, he rushed out.

The moment he stepped outside, he witnessed his own mother being killed.

He was so scared that his legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground.

Xiao Huai’an walked towards Zhang Da Shan, and Zhang Da Shan immediately shouted, “No, don’t kill me! I know where that person is hiding!”

“Where?”

Xiao Huai’an’s eyes were cold, his entire body radiating a murderous aura.

Zhang Da Shan, trembling, pointed towards the firewood shed, “Over… over there!”

Xiao Huai’an lifted his foot and headed towards the shed.

Suddenly, a wind whooshed from behind, and Zhu Que shot the last sleeve arrow at Xiao Huai’an.

Under the moonlight, a cruel smile appeared on Zhang Da Shan’s pale face.

Xiao Huai’an had fallen for it, he was about to die.

But unexpectedly, Xiao Huai’an swiftly turned around, raised his hand, and grabbed Zhang Da Shan’s hair, pulling him up. The sleeve arrow struck Zhang Da Shan’s neck.

“You…”

Blood poured from Zhang Da Shan’s mouth.

“You took in the murderer and tried to harm my family. You deserve to die.”

Xiao Huai’an let go, and Zhang Da Shan’s heavy body fell to the ground with a resounding “thud.”