Lord of the Desert

Chapter 293 Liren
The fourth day of March is Qingming Festival.

Early in the morning, not long after dawn, the world was still a blur.

At the Asahi Mansion martial arts training ground, Hong Fan was performing the Yanliu Gong foundation-building fist for the hundreds and thousands of times.

After a journey of fists that seemed to be light but heavy, with muscles and bones ringing together, he was sweating slightly on his back.

As of today, Hong Fan's Ren veins have all been opened, and nearly [-]% of his Du veins have been opened.

Liu Rui's lost vitality allowed him to break through to a complete small realm.

This is almost the upper limit of a single plunder in Sand World.

A few more punches.

Hong Fan's clothes were soaked with sweat.

Within a month, he was sure to reach the peak of completeness and the state of Xiaowuluo.

At that time, Shunpo will be able to move according to his heart and become more and more unstoppable.

Morning practice is over.

The sun has fully risen.

The sky is like the blue sea, and the clouds are like mountains, stretching and suspended above the high walls and roof ridges.

Hong Fan stood silently for a moment, waiting for his heartbeat to slow down, then went to take a shower and change clothes as usual.

There are still undercurrents surging in Xijing City these days.

He originally wanted to wait for the matter to ferment before taking further action, but what he found was still strange calmness.

It was as if Liu Rui was not dead yet.

But Liu Rui is 100% dead, this is what Hong Fan saw with his own eyes.

Martial arts masters often practice in seclusion.

If a Yuan Magnetic Master doesn't show up for six or seven days, others may just think it's normal.

But Liu Rui was not alone, and his visit to the Xu Mansion that day could not have been a personal decision.

At least Liu Xiu must be able to guess that his brother's death (disappearance) is related to Shen Maye and Xu Guinian.

Thinking of this, Hong Fan swallowed his porridge and sighed.

In this current situation, it was clear that a close relative had died at the hands of others, but the Liangzhou Prefect had to help hide it.

This is the cruelty of reality.

By pretending not to know, the Shen and Liu families could still save face and go their separate ways.

If you insist on exposing it, although Shen Maye has many stains in his life, the Liu family has an enemy at the top of the list.

Liu Xiu is not stupid and knows this truth.

The same is true for Hong Fan.

He is known to be a smart man.

So that night, neither Xu Guinian nor Shen Maye said a word to him related to keeping secrets.

Hong Fan finished his breakfast and went out on a red flag.

Passing by Fat Man's Bun Shop, the tiger-eating beast stopped on a familiar road, barked softly, and stretched its long face under the oilcloth shed.

The waiter in the store was not afraid when he saw it. He said "Good morning Mr. Hong" and stuffed two thin-skinned and large stuffed buns into Hong Qi's mouth.

The tiger-eating beast ignored the heat and chewed fiercely with its steel teeth, shaking its head as it ate.

"Young Master, do you want it? They are all freshly made, [-]% lean and [-]% fat."

The guy asked again.

Hong Fan smiled and waved his hand.

Baozi naturally has a debt, and the owner goes to Asahi Mansion for settlement every month.

The owner patted the horse's neck, and the horse took a step forward.

Half a quarter of an hour later, they arrived at the prison.

Hong Fan came too early today, so Tong'er didn't lead him to the office and study in the front, but went straight to Fang Zhuang Liren's residence at the back.

A cramped and sophisticated tea room.

The floor was covered with reed mats.

There are no chairs, just a few futons.

The two of them sat on their knees across a low table.

Hong Fan directly stated his purpose of visit - his relationship with Zhuang Liren had long required no formality.

From Zhan Yuanzi and Ao Zhixian, we talked about three-day banquet, Wuzheng Garden, and blood revenge.

Fifty ten.

After hearing this, Zhuang Liren lost his smile.

He took a long time to digest before speaking.

"We have only known each other for less than a year. Although we have been friends for many years, in my eyes, we are better than others who have been together for five or ten years."

"Hong Fan, you want me to help you get marrow-cleansing pills or make firearms, it doesn't matter."

"You have a rare talent. No matter what you do, Qi Zuojian and even Dahua will only benefit more from it."

"But it won't work this time!"

His tone was sincere and deep.

"I can only imagine what it feels like to avenge a close friend."

"But that's the Shen family..."

Zhuang Liren shook his head and stopped talking.

"Can't the state department deal with the Shen family?"

Hong Fan asked calmly.Not aggressive, nor resentful.

Just a cold inquiry based on absolute rationality.

But Zhuang Liren could hear that there was a fire burning beneath the ice.

"It doesn't matter whether the state department can match up."

He shook his head and replied.

"At least I, Zhuang Liren, am capable and not afraid."

"If they want to touch you, Shen Maye will come. Although I have never killed anyone or seen blood, I can still draw the sword."

"If I can't stop you, there will be five magic saints behind you!"

High-pitched voice.

In addition to being high-spirited, there is also iron-clad determination.

"But now it's you who have to touch them!"

Zhuang Liren slammed the table.

"Hong Fan, please let me speak clearly."

"To me, as an instrument supervisor, your personal safety is the most important thing."

"Whether you like it or not, in my eyes, this is a hundred times more important than whether your friend has a grudge or not!"

He stared into Hong Bum's eyes.

"I can do anything for you, but I can't let you take the risk of killing yourself!"

The words filled the tea room.

Hong Fan did not refute.

He has always been a reasonable person.

And so does Zhuang Liren.

"February 29, I went to see Xu Guinian at Haishi."

Hong Fan seemed to change the topic.

"In his study, I saw him receiving Maya Shen."

He spoke quickly and coherently about what he had seen that day.

Even the process of two heavenly beings joining forces to kill Liu Rui, the Hundred-Armed King, was told.

Zhuang Liren immediately understood the huge weight of this secret.

He is also smart.

What Hong Fan wanted to express was very clear - the core figures on both sides of the Zhangwuyuan and the Shen family had a tacit understanding on this matter.

Hong Fan's assassination of Ao Zhixian became a game of chess between two heavenly beings.

So much so that Xu Guinian said that he owed him a favor - favors from dead people are useless.

"I see."

Zhuang Liren paused for a moment and showed a clear expression.

"I just received the invitation. There will be a banquet in Xu Guinian three days later. I heard that the guests include Jin Ziming, Shen Maye, Zhou Buzheng, and Zhu Yuncha."

He sent a message back.

"It seems that there won't be anyone from the Liu family - after this banquet, the overall situation in Liangzhou will be decided."

He spoke slowly, his expression softening.

"That being the case, it's really not as dangerous as I thought."

"But after all, you want to kill people in Shen Mansion."

"Including you, at most four people knew about the murder of Liu Rui, but you actually told me..."

"So you have to do it?"

Zhuang Liren asked with his last fluke.

"I must do it!"

Hong Fan answered immediately.

"Ok."

Zhuang Liren sighed.

"Hey, I'll just help you."

He smiled helplessly.

"If you are caught and Shen Maye refuses to let go, I will go to see him and threaten him with his treachery."

"If he doesn't let you go by then, I will make him laugh in the world."

Zhuang Liren's tone was like telling a joke.

But every word that fell into Hong Fan's heart was as hot as molten iron.

"Mr. Zhuang!"

He whispered, took a step towards his knees, and bowed forward.

Zhuang Liren quickly pushed away the short table, straightened his waist and helped Hong Fan up.

"It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this..."

"It's just that no matter whether this happens or not, don't do it a second time in the future!"

He patted Hong Fan on the back and said harmoniously.

(End of this chapter)