Master Ren looked at Uncle Nine and Ling Xiao curiously and asked.
"There's no issue for now, but the burial should proceed as soon as possible," Uncle Nine said seriously. Last night, after he returned from the graveyard, he checked Old Master Ren's coffin and found that the Yin energy had increased significantly, which made him a bit uneasy.
"There's no problem overall, so please rest assured, Master Ren," Ling Xiao also offered some reassurance. With him around, The Ren Family would be fine for the time being.
"I see. Then, Uncle Nine, let's talk in the study. Tingting, entertain Little Taoist Master and the others," Master Ren said gravely. After all, it was a matter concerning his late father—he couldn't afford to be careless.
He then turned and addressed Ren Tingting, who had been sneaking glances in their direction.
"But Uncle, we haven't finished discussing our matter yet!" Awei immediately became anxious.
"We'll talk later!" However, Master Ren ignored him completely and cheerfully led Uncle Nine into the study.
"Ling Xiao, keep an eye on those two brats. Don't let them cause trouble!" Uncle Nine gave Ling Xiao a reminder before leaving.
"Don't worry, Master. They know their limits," Ling Xiao replied with a smile.
Uncle Nine rolled his eyes but didn't say more. With Ling Xiao here, nothing major would go wrong, so he followed Master Ren into the study.
"Ling Xiao Little Taoist Master, I made some pastries today. Please try them," Ren Tingting said as she approached with a tray, her face slightly flushed.
"Wow, Cousin, you're amazing! Let your cousin have a taste first!" Awei shamelessly reached out as soon as he heard this.
"Swish!!"
However, Qiu Sheng was faster and snatched the entire tray.
"Thank you, Miss Ren. In that case, we won't hold back," Qiu Sheng said as he and Wen Cai grabbed the pastries and started stuffing them into their mouths.
"Wow, it's delicious! Senior Brother, try one!" Wen Cai excitedly offered a piece to Ling Xiao.
"Mm, it is indeed tasty," Ling Xiao nodded with a smile after taking a bite.
"This is the result of three years of learning at a Western pastry shop in the Provincial Capital. If you like it, I can make it for you often," Ren Tingting said shyly after receiving Ling Xiao's praise.
However, upon seeing this scene, Awei was immediately consumed by jealousy.
"Ling Xiao, is it? I challenge you to a duel!"
At last, Awei couldn't hold it in and shouted at Ling Xiao.
As soon as he said that, everyone was stunned.
Wen Cai and Qiu Sheng were especially shocked—someone dared to challenge Ling Xiao?
"No way, Wen Cai, this guy has a death wish!" Qiu Sheng mumbled while chewing on a piece of pastry.
"Exactly, Senior Brother can punch a Zombie to death. Awei's skinny body wouldn't survive one hit!" Wen Cai nodded in agreement.
"Cousin, what's wrong with you?" Ren Tingting scolded Awei with a look of frustration. Ling Xiao and the others were guests, after all.
"Cousin, don't speak. This is a matter between men!" Awei interrupted Ren Tingting, staring at Ling Xiao with a serious expression.
"Since Captain Awei is in such high spirits, I'll humor you. Let's take this to the courtyard—it wouldn't be good to break things in here," Ling Xiao said with a smile and started walking toward the courtyard.
"Cousin, you..." Ren Tingting tried to stop Awei.
"Don't worry, Cousin. I'll go easy on him! You all stay inside—my techniques are too intense, I don't want to scare anyone," Awei snorted coldly and followed Ling Xiao outside.
Ren Tingting was speechless.
She was worried that Awei might actually get killed by Ling Xiao. Even if she didn't like him much, he was still her cousin.
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In the courtyard, Awei looked at Ling Xiao across from him and let out a cold laugh. Then, with a smug face, he pulled a pistol from his waist!
"Kid, times have changed. Tell me—do you want your life, or your dignity?"
Awei sneered as he pointed the gun at Ling Xiao.
But he soon realized that Ling Xiao's expression had changed the moment he pulled out the gun—there was a hint of mockery.
"Interesting. I was just planning to teach you a lesson, but it seems I don't need to hold back now."
Ling Xiao smiled, and that smile instantly sent a chill down Awei's spine.
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Inside the room, Ren Tingting kept glancing nervously outside.
"Don't worry. Our senior brother knows what he's doing," Qiu Sheng said.
"Yeah, our senior brother is only rough with Zombies. He's nice to people," Wen Cai added as he and Qiu Sheng munched on pastries, trying to reassure Ren Tingting.
Their words finally put her at ease.
"Ah!!!"
Suddenly, a scream rang out from outside the villa.
Hearing the scream, Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai both shivered as if recalling the times they'd been beaten.
"Stop! Stop! I was just joking!"
"My leg!!"
"I give up! I surrender!"
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Soon after, Awei's wails echoed throughout The Ren Family.
The screaming lasted less than a minute before falling silent.
Then Ling Xiao walked back in, calm and composed. His white robe wasn't even stained with dust.
"Cough cough... Senior Brother, you didn't kill Awei, did you?" Even Qiu Sheng started to doubt Ling Xiao at that moment. Awei's screams had sounded way too tragic.
"It's nothing. Just a small issue. He probably won't be able to walk for a month. I really didn't expect that the great Captain of the militia would be so weak—he went down after just a couple of light hits."
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