How can Yan Mei and Xiao He make fun of him at this moment? Yan Mei no longer looks enchanting, her beautiful eyes moist, and her red lips trembling. Her attractive figure rushes towards Xiao Zihan, choked up, "Han Lang, what happened? How could you get hurt like this?"

Xiao He's exceptionally beautiful eyes stare blankly at Xiao Zihan. Is he the leader she admires the most? The leader is seriously injured; is that possible?

Seeing the teary eyes of Yan Mei, Xiao Zihan feels deeply moved. He consoles her, "Mei'er, don't cry. Look, I'm fine, just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Yan Mei looks at the thick bandages on him and says with a hint of complaint, "You say it's nothing serious? Alright, come down and let me see. Hmph, pretending to be strong. Do you want to see me shed tears for you to be satisfied?"

"Leader Han, tell me who did this. Damn it, I'll go cut him right away." Xiao He's beautiful eyes show a murderous intent as she shouts. However, despite the fierce killing intent, her eyes are filled with mist, gathering into droplets and falling.

It's the first time Xiao Zihan has seen Xiao He cry, and he finds it particularly touching. He never thought this incident would make the two women so sad. Faced with the tears of his two beloved women, any man would be shaken. At this moment, he silently swears: whoever dares to harm his two treasures, he will make sure they don't live to see another day.

Enduring the pain in his buttocks, Xiao Zihan sits up, embraces the two women, chuckles, and teases, "Alright, alright, you're usually so fierce. Why are you both suddenly crying now? Mei'er, aren't you a charming lady? Charming ladies should always smile. And Xiao He, don't you always say you're superior to men? Real men don't shed tears easily; why are you crying?"

Yan Mei gently wipes away the tears on her cheeks, glares at Xiao Zihan, and bends down to check Xiao Zihan's injuries with her soft body.

Xiao He takes a deep breath and says, "Leader Han, tell me who hurt you?"

Xiao Zihan can't say that he got injured because his acting went wrong; he smiles and says, "It was my carelessness. Don't be fooled by the bandages; the consequences are not that serious. By the way, didn't A'ao come with you guys?" He harbors a grudge against Xing A'ao, who can't keep things to himself. Xiao Zihan had specifically asked him to come alone without telling anyone, but this guy can't keep his mouth shut.

"Xing A'ao and A'yang are outside. Leader, you're so seriously injured, why didn't you tell us earlier?" Xing Ao is curious about why Xiao Zihan is acting this way, but he doesn't ask.

"Leader, what's going on?" Xing A'yang is also concerned.

Xiao Zihan secretly called Xing A'ao to ask for some good medicine for treating injuries. Since Xing A'ao didn't ask why and Xiao Zihan's tone wasn't urgent, it seems like it's not a big deal. Xiao Zihan was worried about being questioned by Yan Mei and Xiao He, so he kept it a secret.

As soon as Xing A'ao and Yue Feiyang entered, they saw a patient hugging two beautiful women, and both women had teary eyes.

Xing A'ao and Yue Feiyang were shocked. Is the leader injured?

Xing A'ao first thought that Xiao Zihan might be playing a prank, but when he touched Xiao Zihan and saw the resentful and bitter look in his eyes, Xing A'ao knew that Xiao Zihan was really injured.

His eyes flickered with a sharp light, and he asked seriously, "Leader, what happened?"

Although Yue Feiyang didn't say anything, everything was clear in his concerned and inquiring gaze.

Facing the questioning looks from the four, Xiao Zihan pondered for a while and decided to tell them the truth. After all, he had been thinking about it for two days and felt that the attack on him was too strange and unusual. Sharing it with everyone for analysis might be a good idea.

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After hearing Xiao Zihan's account, Xiao He was the first to speak, "It's nothing. It's all because Leader Han is too confident. He could have avoided that blow, but he deliberately went towards it. What else can it be but deliberately getting hit? Hmph, it makes me so angry, and it even made me shed tears. Damn it."

Yan Mei also thought Xiao He had a point. Xiao Zihan brought this upon himself with that reckless action.

She cast a resentful glance at Xiao Zihan, but when she saw the bandages on his legs, she felt heartache. Love is deep, and pain is keen.

However, Xing A'ao and Yue Feiyang didn't share the same opinion. They had witnessed Xiao Zihan's speed, which was like lightning. With Xiao Zihan prepared, avoiding an ordinary gangster's attack should have been easy and not resulted in such a serious injury. The fact that Xiao Zihan was injured in this situation indicated that the attacker's skill was extraordinary.

Yue Feiyang contemplated for a moment and said, "Leader, can we trust Huang Xin?"

Xiao Zihan didn't answer, but turned his gaze to Xiao He.

Xiao He spoke, "Huang Xin has been with A'guang for three or four years. He is low-key, stable, and has earned A'guang's trust. Whenever there's something important, A'guang lets him handle it, and he does it well. I value him quite a bit. If this guy has a problem, I'll personally deal with him first."

Yan Mei chuckled and said, "Now, no matter whose fault it is, it's not the most important thing. What's important is how we can get Teacher Xiao back to the Howling Wind Hall and let him recover peacefully."

Xiao Zihan gave Yan Mei a glare. He knew she was here to pursue Qin Fangyue, and yet she said such things. Xiao Zihan understood her concern for him, though.

Yan Mei was clever, and by seeing the serious expressions of Xing A'ao and Yue Feiyang, she could sense that something unusual was going on. Someone had set their sights on Xiao Zihan, and if he, who was usually lively and energetic, were to face an unexpected attack now, he would be defenseless.

Xiao Zihan pondered for a while and couldn't make up his mind whether to stay or leave. Suddenly, a vague thought flashed through his mind: if someone had indeed targeted him, maybe staying behind could be a good strategy.

"Leader, are you willing to take a risk?" Yue Feiyang asked.

Xiao Zihan laughed heartily, "Feiyang, you really understand me. I've decided to stay and act as bait, draw out the hidden enemy."

"If Huang Xin does have another identity, I believe he won't miss this opportunity. After all, he has personally witnessed the Leader's prowess; without dealing with the Leader, he won't have peace of mind. Moreover, the person attempting to kill the Leader must be a heavyweight figure." Xing A'guang remarked.

Yan Mei glanced at the three brothers and felt that when they were together, it was indeed frightening. All three possessed both courage and strategy, making them formidable leaders individually. With the three of them working together, it seemed like they could dominate the underworld with ease.

The moon cast a hazy glow, and tree shadows swayed gracefully in the wind. The howling chilly breeze stirred the drifting dark clouds, occasionally obscuring the moonlight.

Lying on the bed with his clothes on, Xiao Zihan was accompanied by Qin Fangyue, who was also asleep beside him. As Qin Fangyue was sharing the bed with a man, they couldn't undress. Xiao Zihan, illuminated by the moonlight, carefully savored Qin Fangyue's delicate beauty. Her high and straight nose revealed a sense of elegance, and her slender red lips reflected her determination. Only her thick, curly lashes and smooth skin portrayed her soft and feminine side. Perhaps not long from now, she would discover his deception and leave him. Maybe that moment was tonight.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Qin Fangyue woke up instantly. The intruder was Xing A'guang, his face serious as he said, "Leader, they're here."

Xiao Zihan patted Qin Fangyue's shoulder, who looked puzzled, and said, "I'll explain everything when there's time." Then he turned to Xing A'guang and said, "A'guang, tonight, it's all up to you."

Xing A'guang nodded without saying a word, understanding the unspoken message.

Although Xiao Zihan and his group anticipated an enemy attack, they didn't have many hands to spare. The enemy's origin was still unclear, and there were too many places to guard against. If Huang Xin turned out to be an enemy, they couldn't afford to deploy additional personnel to avoid alerting the enemy.

So, only Xing A'guang, along with Yue Feiyang and a dozen skilled men secretly brought from Xiefei Hall, were available to assist Xiao Zihan. Although Xiefei Hall was under the protection of Ah Xie, due to the recent mysterious attack, it was unwise to allocate too many personnel, as it might attract unnecessary attention.

Holding Xiao Zihan on his back, with Qin Fangyue following behind, the three of them left the room. Before this, Qin Fangyue hadn't asked anything. The solemn atmosphere already made her aware that something was about to happen, and now was not the time to ask.

The sounds of battle had already begun in the alley, and the van that came to pick up Xiao Zihan was parked not far from a corner.

Taking advantage of the moonlight, Xiao Zihan looked at his people, all dressed in black from head to toe, blending seamlessly with the night. Though they were only about a dozen, in the midst of the enemy's dozens, they held their ground well. Each one fought like fierce lions, wielding their machetes precisely at vital points—either the neck or the abdomen, with no room for anything else. These were all skilled men trained in secret by Xiefei Hall, numbering just over twenty, strong and robust, trained to be elite soldiers. This time, to ensure Xiao Zihan's safety, Ah Xie surprisingly brought over a dozen people.

The enemy didn't anticipate such elite forces waiting for them. They thought it would be an easy task to kill Xiao Zihan, who had a crippled leg. Therefore, sending a hall master with dozens of men seemed more than enough. They didn't expect the situation to be so dire, and their dozens of men were being stopped by a dozen of Xiao Zihan's elite fighters.

Satisfied, Xiao Zihan smiled. If Xing A'guang joined the battle, victory was assured. Now, all they needed to do was find the leader of the opposing force and memorize their appearance.

Xiao Zihan's gaze pierced through the blood-spraying, screaming air, straight to the tall man fighting alongside Yue Feiyang. Seeing this man, Xiao Zihan almost burst into laughter. This man was too distinctive, with a face resembling a donkey, small eyes like a mouse, and a scar running from his eyebrow to his mouth, making his face unforgettable. Xiao Zihan never expected the enemy would send someone like him to kill him.

The reasons might be twofold: either this man sought glory, or he possessed extraordinary skills. Whether he was seeking glory, Xiao Zihan didn't know, but seeing how evenly matched he was with Yue Feiyang, it was clear he had exceptional skills.

It seemed like sacrificing himself as bait had succeeded this time.