"Second Master Ruan wants to be beaten, and I'm happy to oblige him until the end."
Xie Jiang had never been afraid of anyone when it came to fighting, as she was never the one who would end up with a bloody nose.
"Has Second Master Ruan decided how he wants to fight? Should I simulate the Huang Lanshan bandits and fight you once? What if I hit too hard and kill Second Master Ruan? Will the An Yuan Marquis Mansion come looking for trouble with me?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Ziji inwardly cried out that things were not good. Young Master Xie intended to get serious! Although his second uncle was a fierce general seasoned by countless battles, Young Master Xie was a notoriously ruthless individual!
If the two of them were to fight seriously...
What if they both suffered injuries and ended up with a grudge?
Ruan Ziji quickly ran to his second uncle's side and kept giving him meaningful glances, "Second Uncle, you mustn't act rashly..."
Fighting Young Master Xie was no fun! Young Master Xie was truly ruthless when fighting!
"Hahahaha, this brat suits my taste, not at all timid!"
Ruan Lizhi grabbed Ruan Ziji by the collar and tossed him aside, "Don't be a hindrance here..."
If Young Master Xie fought ruthlessly, wouldn't he?
Besides, if he wanted to test the power of his weapons, how could he do so without being ruthless?
He loved to spar with ruthless people!
Ruan Lizhi grandly said to Xie Jiang, "As long as you can let me witness the weapon in your hands, any way of fighting is fine! If you, brat, have the ability to make me suffer a great defeat at your hands, then it's because I, Ruan Er, am inferior. I guarantee that the An Yuan Marquis Mansion will absolutely not cause trouble for you, brat. Fight with confidence!"
Ruan Ziji whispered, "Second Uncle..."
Ruan Lizhi completely ignored him. Ruan Lizhi's eyes were only on Xie Jiang, and he only wanted to fight Xie Jiang!
Ruan Ziji then looked at Cao Mian, wondering if he should try to restrain his second uncle.
Cao Mian expressed that Second Master's suggestion was excellent. They had completely missed the bandit suppression war, and to witness the power of Young Master Xie's killing weapons, a practical exercise was naturally needed.
Cao Mian also comforted Ruan Ziji, saying that although Young Master Xie's killing weapons were powerful, they were a battle-hardened army and had experienced all sorts of situations. The young marquis should have some confidence in them.
Ruan Ziji: "..."
Was he worried about his second uncle being at a disadvantage? He was worried that his second uncle would offend Young Master Xie to death, and Young Master Xie would never speak to him again...
Xie Jiang leisurely took a sip of tea, "Did Second Master Ruan just come down from the mountains?"
He was covered in dust, and his full beard was matted.
Ruan Lizhi also grabbed a teacup and drank it down in one go, glaring at Xie Jiang with dissatisfaction, "Weren't you quite brisk just now? Why are you being so hesitant now?"
Where he came from was irrelevant! He wasn't here as a guest!
Xie Jiang comfortably crossed her legs, "As soon as I saw Second Master Ruan's impatience, I immediately felt calm and particularly wanted to chat with Second Master Ruan about family matters."
Intentionally toying with him! Ruan Lizhi felt like smashing her with a hammer. Who was such an unlikeable child? "You, brat..."
Thinking that the weapons that made his heart itch were all in Xie Jiang's hands, and if Xie Jiang didn't take them out, he might not find them even if he dug three feet into the ground, he had no choice but to humor her.
"Yes, yes, that's right. I just came down from the mountains. When will we fight?" Didn't you say you were happy to oblige!
"Did you just come down from the mountains and haven't had breakfast yet? Does Second Master Ruan want to eat some breakfast before we fight?"
"We've eaten. We brought dry rations! It won't affect anything!"
Ruan Lizhi suppressed the urge to curse.
Xie Jiang slowly said, "Oh..."
Ruan Lizhi's patience ran out, "Oh what? Are we going to fight or not!"
If he were a patient person, he wouldn't have gone straight to the bandit suppression site, then straight to the Xie residence after descending the mountain, and turned the Xie residence upside down before even seeing Xie Jiang.
Xie Jiang slowly said, "I have something very important to ask Second Master Ruan."
Ruan Lizhi said, "Ask quickly."
Xie Jiang said, "I heard from my subordinates that Second Master Ruan insisted on seeing my family's weapons, saying that if they weren't shown, Second Master Ruan would stay here and not leave?"
Ruan Lizhi thought this was hardly an important matter, but he still had to clarify his intentions.
"I won't leave. If you don't show me, I won't leave. Is that all?"
Xie Jiang said, "Why should I show my own family's things to Second Master Ruan? Aren't you also a military man? Don't you understand what military secrets are? You say you want to see them, so you want to see them. Are you a bandit, Second Master Ruan?"
Ruan Lizhi felt a bit embarrassed and rubbed his thigh, "I know it's a bit unreasonable, but don't you know, brat, what kind of weapons you're holding? They were almost right in front of me, how could I not want to see them?"
He should have sent troops immediately upon receiving the decree!
They had truly missed a great opportunity this time!
Ruan Lizhi's intestines were green with regret! However, he hadn't deliberately delayed, he just wasn't that proactive.
To send troops to assist a young brat who hadn't even grown a full beard, a young brat from Lan Yong with no background, could such a brat suppress the Huang Lanshan bandits?
If it were Young Master Xu who was suppressing the bandits, and His Majesty ordered him to send troops to assist, he would guarantee to comply without a second word.
The dirty schemes of those people in the capital, trying to kill with a borrowed knife, were clear even to birds flying overhead.
Why should he get involved in this mess? If the bandit suppression failed, he would have to bear the responsibility!
Who knew that this brat from Lan Yong...
This battle was so overwhelming and shocking!
Ruan Lizhi glared at his nephew with dissatisfaction.
Why didn't the Xie brat, with such heaven-defying skills, tell him!
Ruan Ziji felt wronged. Hadn't he said anything?
The rows of human heads outside the glass factory were so spectacular. Were they all blind and couldn't see? Who was to blame?
Ruan Lizhi grinned at Xie Jiang, "How many weapons like these are there in Lan Yong?"
Xie Jiang said, "It's a secret."
Ruan Lizhi said, "Yes, yes, yes, then I won't ask about that..."
Ruan Lizhi quickly pondered, thinking that to witness the true power of the mysterious weapons, it was still best on the battlefield. But now that all the bandits on Huang Lanshan were dead, the only option was practical combat.
"I won't ask to see what those weapons in your hands look like. Let's just fight with real swords and guns, and let me see if they are really that powerful. You, brat, said you were happy to oblige."
Xie Jiang frowned, "If Second Master Ruan begs to be beaten, why wouldn't I be willing? But I have concerns. What if I accidentally kill Second Master Ruan..."
Xie Jiang feigned hesitation, she enjoyed seeing others jump with anger but be unable to do anything about her.
How could those who dared to jump around on her territory not pay a price?
Ruan Lizhi shouted, "What concerns do you have? We've already said life and death are irrelevant!"
Was he, Ruan Er, someone who could be killed so easily!
What an arrogant tone from this little brat!
Xie Jiang said, "Words are not proof and do not count. I, alone, have traveled thousands of miles to Da Yu. If I truly kill Second Master Ruan, no one from Da Yu will stand by my side."
Ruan Lizhi blurted out, "Then let's sign a death agreement!"
Xie Jiang looked up and called out to Nie Tong, "Bring paper and brush." Without a single extra word.
Ruan Ziji had a premonition that his second uncle had fallen into Xie Jiang's trap. Young Master Xie was waiting for his second uncle to voluntarily ask to sign a death agreement.
Did Young Master Xie really want his second uncle's life?
Looking at the ruthless way Young Master Xie dealt with the Nan Xiong Marquis Mansion and the Huang Lanshan bandits, Ruan Ziji felt that his second uncle's current situation was likely to be dire.