Adopted Husband.

Summary

"Xi, the shopkeeper... Xi Tou Ling, debts have their owners, and grievances have their heads. The one who had a grudge against you back then was my second sister, the big house, and now my second sister is right here. Why do you want to kill us?" The rain poured heavily, and as Su Wen Ji stepped forward, he was already drenched and shivering all over. This sudden attack from the brave men of Liangshan was undoubtedly a nightmare for the Su family. Those who had lived peaceful lives had never experienced such wanton slaughter. Watching their loved ones fall one by one, some severely injured and bleeding while moaning in pain, many had their spirits completely shattered. With the Liangshan warriors crashing in and driving them out, the grim reality of death weighed heavily on everyone's hearts. At this moment, Su Wen Ji’s words might not only represent his own feelings; many were already terrified to the core. Before Su Wen Ji spoke, some people were already holding their children, crying and kneeling in desperation. At this moment, those who wished to say the same words as Su Wen Ji were certainly not just him; he merely voiced what everyone else felt. The expressions of the others showed a sense of agreement. Such a situation was not entirely unforeseen. Upon learning that the attackers were the Liangshan bandits led by Xi Junyu, Su Yu immediately planned for Tan Er to leave and find Ning Yi. At that time, he secretly withdrew Geng Hu Yuan to protect Tan Er, ensuring that Geng Hu Yuan and a few others were not killed when Li Kui and the others from Liangshan charged in. However, the opportunity to escape ultimately did not present itself. When Su Wen Ji uttered those words, everyone immediately turned their gaze toward Su Tan Er. A mere few guards could not possibly protect Su Tan Er at this moment. But while everyone looked at Su Tan Er, they also watched Xi Junyu’s reaction. This man, who was once the steward of the Su family, now stood there leading a group of bandits, clutching his wound on his abdomen. He vaguely exuded an air of superiority, yet when he glanced toward Su Tan Er, he hesitated to speak. Although he had thought many times about how to retaliate, when the situation unfolded before him, he felt uncertain about what his first words should be. At this moment, Su Yu had already leaned on his cane and walked toward Su Wen Ji. Even at this time, the old man still held a dominant position in the Su family. The Su family members instinctively parted to make way. Seeing that Xi Junyu had not spoken for a moment, the Liangshan warriors waited for the situation to develop. Su Yu approached Su Wen Ji, but Su Wen Ji instinctively felt fear and took a few steps back, saying, "Grandfather... Grandfather! I didn’t say anything wrong..." He stepped back several paces, then stood there, trying to appear calm. The old man was also drenched, and his hand gripping the cane trembled slightly. As he approached, he shook his head, "No, you are wrong. I know you are afraid of dying, child... but you are also a member of the Su family. Although we are merchants, we must at least know right from wrong. Today, it is these bandits who kill your kin, who kill you and me! Even if they let you live... I will personally kill you - - " With this trembling roar from Su Yu, Su Wen Ji let out a tragic scream, "Ah - - " as blood burst forth. Su Yu probably had never truly killed anyone in his life, but in that instant, he plunged a dagger into his grandson's belly. As Su Wen Ji recoiled, he pulled out the dagger and struck again, this time slicing from Su Wen Ji's left shoulder down to his right abdomen. Su Wen Ji, in agony, instinctively pushed the old man away and fell backward. Su Yu was also pushed back five or six steps, collapsing to the ground. The people in the square were stunned. The old man on the ground struggled fiercely, attempting to rise several times, leaning on his cane, trembling as he stood up, still holding the dagger, "You all remember this! Tan Er is your family! She is your sister! She has done nothing wrong all along! I know you all fear death, but fearing death is not a reason to act like beasts! The blood debt is owed by these beasts, by that traitor Xi! Wen Ji, since you are so afraid of death... Grandfather will send you on your way!" The old man raised the dagger and charged forward, but people nearby rushed over, crying, to stop him and wrest the knife from his hand. They might not have been free of the same thoughts as Su Wen Ji, but in such a situation, there was no way to speak up. After being blocked, the old man turned around, slamming his cane on the ground, "Xi Junyu, you beast! If you want to take revenge, then come at me!" The Liangshan heroes were not without anger either. Provoked by the old man, a man in black rushed forward, "What if I end you right now!" However, Lin Chong tilted his head slightly and whispered to Yun Li Jin Gang, Song Wan, and others, "What a fiery person..." Li Kui observed the situation below and shouted, "Ning Liheng, if you don’t come out now, I’ll be the first to kill this old man!" As soon as he finished speaking, the man in black had already rushed close to Su Yu. Su Tan Er shouted, "Stop!" She had been protected behind by Geng Hu Yuan, but at this moment, she threw off the rain cloth and stepped forward, "Don’t kill my grandfather! Xi Junyu, if you want revenge, just kill me..." She looked up at the Liangshan warriors through the rain, "It was I who decided to kill you! If I die, will you let them go?" Xi Junyu waved his hand, "I... I never thought of killing you, but I must have Ning Liheng's life!" "It's impossible now, Xi Junyu." Su Tan Er sneered coldly, shaking her head, "My husband will definitely come to kill you, to kill all of you..." Su Tan Er was not the kind of soft woman; although gentleness was a form of upbringing, her face now bore a look of disdain, cold laughter, and a hint of tragic determination, making Xi Junyu involuntarily recall the expression of Ning Yi when he turned back in that courtyard. But at this moment, he naturally wouldn’t show it, laughing loudly, "What a dream! Your marriage was a complete mess! Where is he now? I bet he’s hiding somewhere, scared out of his wits... uh..." Before he could finish, Su Tan Er no longer looked at him, simply saying, "Do as you wish..." She also gripped a dagger, the blade pointed at her chest. Taking a deep breath, she scanned the surroundings, "I know you are the brave men of Liangshan. Grievances have their heads, debts have their owners. Today, whether I die or not, will you let them go?" No one answered, and Xi Junyu didn’t know what to say. He hoped that one day Su Tan Er would feel pain and regret, yet he never expected her to be so resolute at this moment. But his thoughts could not be voiced. Su Tan Er smiled sadly, aimed the dagger at her chest, inhaled deeply, closed her eyes, and tried to move, taking another deep breath. A nearby man in black laughed, "What are you hesitating for? Do you want me to help?" The man in black was about to step down from the steps, and Su Yu shouted, "Tan Er, don’t do this..." Geng Hu Yuan was unsure whether to rush over to save her, while the others stared blankly at the scene. Just then, a wooden stick whistled through the air. "If I were you, I would keep my distance - - " The voice cut through the rain. The wooden stick flew across the square, aimed at the black-clad man approaching Su Tan Er. Although it was a bit far, the force was insufficient, and the man dodged to the side. But in this situation, with such an occurrence, everyone understood that the main character had arrived. They turned their gaze to see Ning Yi, covered in injuries and only slightly bandaged, appearing at the corner of the square, staggering toward them. Su Tan Er turned her head, crying out, moving the dagger away from her chest, "You go... you quickly go..." "Ha, foolish words..." Ning Yi walked through the rain, his steps somewhat unsteady, yet he smiled, "Why should I leave? The heroes of Liangshan should be the ones to leave, right? Everyone... who has come this time? I only know that the Divine Fire General Wei Dingguo has been killed by me, and your grim reaper, Brother Bao Xu, is still alive. What are your names? Did Song Jiang come? Lu Junyi? Wu Song? Oh, excuse me, let me formally introduce myself. I am a martial artist known as Blood Hand Butcher, Ning Liheng..." He walked over, neither fast nor slow. While speaking, he rubbed his forehead, seemingly unafraid of the gathering Liangshan heroes. His mention of Wei Dingguo and Bao Xu surprised everyone. As he crossed the small square, a black-clad man hiding on the high side suddenly lunged at Ning Yi. At that moment, Ning Yi suddenly swung his hand, grabbing the man’s collar and slamming him to the ground with a splash. The two figures exchanged blows several times in the rain and water, covering nearly ten feet of distance. The black-clad man struggled but suddenly cried out in pain as Ning Yi twisted his arm, followed by a swift knife strike that stopped at his neck. The black-clad man knelt in the rain, one arm twisted grotesquely, held at knife point by Ning Yi, while five or six other black-clad men rushed over. "Do you think I’m joking!?"

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