The eyes slowly closed, and a tranquil lake suddenly appeared in front of the entire person. The ripple's movement signified the onset of danger, and within those mere fractions of a second, one had to make instant judgments and reactions.

Is this the killing qi? It actually felt vastly different from the shot of a bullet.

Everyone around was stunned. Xiaofan wasn't dodging here and there anymore—instead, his steps were suddenly revolving at a radius of less than two meters centered around Shen Zuimo. Moreover, this distance was continuously decreasing.

"Is he closing his eyes?" Jie was watching in utter amazement.

"Pervert."

"Yeah, pervert..."

"Agreed..."

"Add one more."

Seeing Xiaofan effortlessly dodge Shen Zuimo's attacks, everyone exclaimed at Xiaofan's freakish adaptability.

This is not something just anyone can achieve. Back when Shen Junjie met his sister, it took him immense effort to gain the upper hand, and that was after he immediately recognized her. Otherwise, with Shen Zuimo's tenacity, it wouldn't really be easy to restrain her.

"But even if one can effortlessly dodge, it doesn't mean they can comprehend the meaning of 'killing qi'." Jie couldn't help but ask again.

"It's impressive enough to manage this. Given Xiaofan's skills, if he can smoothly dodge assassinations like this, then counterattacking wouldn't be difficult either," Shen Junjie said softly.

That's certainly true, even if it doesn't achieve the effect Shen Zuimo described, being able to do this much is already remarkable.

However...

'Open...'

A massive cold wave swept over everyone present the moment Xiaofan opened his eyes, including Shen Zuimo.

This cold wave made Shen Junjie and others suddenly reveal looks of terror, as if they were in an ice cellar, chilling them to the core.

Because of this, Shen Zuimo's movements became slightly delayed. Her eyes suddenly became frantic.

Yes, she was enveloped by that sudden cold. Such a feeling was all too familiar to her... But how could this be possible?

'Whoosh.'

Xiaofan's figure suddenly flickered, and his palm pressed against Shen Zuimo's neck in an instant.

No one knew what happened. In just a moment, the attacking Shen Zuimo was suddenly captured by Xiaofan at a critical point. That terrifying feeling told her that in that instant, she was already dead.

"Xiaofan... What are you doing?" Shen Junjie spoke up in bewilderment, belatedly.

With a gentle grip, Xiaofan took the dagger from Shen Zuimo's hand, and the hand pressed against her neck slowly loosened. His gaze gradually returned to clarity.

The chill also gradually disappeared without a trace.

"So, that's it." Xiaofan played with the dagger, muttering to himself and then fell into slight contemplation.

And the murderous intent of Shen Zuimo was completely dispelled by Xiaofan's actions just now. He did it, and in such a short time, he was able to control the previously mentioned killing qi.

Everyone present could feel it; the murderous intent was real. But why did Xiaofan develop killing intent towards Shen Zuimo? And how was he able to control it so freely at the crucial moment?

"Everyone, come here for a moment," Xiaofan said softly.

Everyone walked over. It seemed Xiaofan was about to impart some experience.

"Actually, when we engage in close combat with those assassins, they expose their killing qi without any concealment. With our own sensitivity, we can naturally sense that intangible pressure. For instance, this current feeling..."

As he spoke, Xiaofan slowly closed his eyes and suddenly opened them.

Instantly, that cold wave filled everyone's surroundings once more. However, it was not as terrifyingly chilling to the core as before.

"Recall the situation when we fought the Red Butterfly assassins up close. Remember every detail. Then, let your heart gradually become calm, so as not to be constrained by the killing qi."

Without any hesitation, everyone sat down, following Xiaofan's instructions to recall the situation at that time.

"Xiaofan, what about me?"

"Li Kuo, you should continue to train your physical fitness first."

"Okay."

Shen Zuimo quietly stood aside watching Xiaofan, and was inevitably surprised. This guy gave her such a strange feeling. Unless he had already explored this realm before, it was impossible to comprehend it in such a short time.

But obviously, if he had early exposure, he wouldn't need to come to her for help. But, how did he manage to do it?

"Hey, where are you going?" Seeing Xiaofan turn to leave, Shen Zuimo immediately asked.

"Looking for something? Why?"

"I've already promised to teach you, so..."

"Hmm? To enhance your training, I still need to prepare many things."

"At least tell me how you plan to do it first?" Shen Zuimo pursued.

"Do what they do, and you'll be fine." With that, Xiaofan continued to walk out.

This guy's attitude seemed different from before, not clinging to her with a mischievous grin as before. It felt like he suddenly matured a lot.

"Where exactly are you going?"

"Up the mountain, to find some herbs."

"What's that got to do with my strength enhancement?"

"These herbs are to be used on you, so of course, it's related. Hmm? Why are you following?"

"I want to have a look."

Shen Zuimo was still as cold as ever. However, she was merely curious about what kind of medicine could help enhance her strength.

Watching Shen Zuimo walking ahead, Xiaofan suddenly felt a sense of confusion, as if the two were still as familiar with each other as they used to be.

"Hurry up..."

"Okay."

If possible, how he wished she would fall in love with him once more. But as long as the assassination order was not lifted, these two could have no future. Even if Shen Zuimo were to remember Xiaofan now, Xiaofan had to keep away from her to protect her from danger. Just like before, when she chose to leave for his sake.

The time spent looking for herbs was long, requiring more than thirty kinds of herbs for soaking baths, some of which were rare and hard to find in this valley.

So, the two spent several hours in the mountain but were still unable to gather all the herbs. Thus, they had to go outside to buy them. Nighttime was when everyone trained to dodge bullets, so that evening, Xiaofan and Lei Xiaolei borrowed a pickup truck from Yanhuang Soul and planned to buy the necessary herbs and a tub for soaking bodies from outside.

"I say, Xiaofan..."

"Hmm?"

"You're not deliberately using this method to watch that beauty's body, are you? Heh, you're so despicable and shameless." Lei Xiaolei suddenly chuckled while driving.

A body? Hadn't he already seen what he needed to see?

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