Chapter 18

“I’ll fight it out with you. I only have one son. If you want me to die without descendants, I’ll kill you!” The man screamed and cursed and threw his knife at anyone he saw. He seemed to have gone crazy.

Old Fang, who had knocked on the door, ran away, but Fang Chen was right behind him. With his Ninth Grade strength, he easily subdued the man.

“Hey, sir, we’re just passing through to get some food. Did you misunderstand something?” Fang Chen asked doubtfully.

“Yah, we’re just here to have some dinner. It’s not like we won’t pay you. You must be crazy…” When Old Fang realized that the man had been taken down, he came over angrily and cursed.

“Boohoo… My poor child…”

The man did not respond. He suddenly burst into tears.

“Brother, what exactly happened here? Can you tell us? Perhaps we can help you?”

When a man cried, everyone knew he was like that because he had something on his mind.

“Leave. The men from the Seven Kills Sect will be here soon. You’ll only be unlucky if you stay,” said the man with a look of fear.

“Big Brother, what Seven Kills? They’re just a trashy sect that I’ve never heard of. Just tell me what’s going on. If the Seven Kills Sect really bullies the commoners, we’ll enforce justice and help you deal with them.”

Fang Chen raised the Green Destiny Sword in his hand and gave Xu Mianfeng a look as if he was watching his performance.

Of course, Xu Mianfeng could tell that Fang Chen wanted him to show his strength and reassure the villagers. He was really unwilling, but he could not refuse. The corners of his mouth twitched, and he slashed at a stone lion at the entrance of the courtyard.

“Bam…”

With a dull thud, the stone lion exploded.

Fang Chen took the opportunity to point at Xu Mianfeng and said, “Big Brother, did you see that? Our Elder Xu is very powerful. He can fight 100 people alone. What Seven Kills Sect? Elder Xu can destroy them with a single palm. Hurry up and tell us what’s going on here. We’ll help you.”

The man looked at the stone lion on the ground and quickly gritted his teeth. “Please enter my house first. I’ll tell you in detail.”

“Let’s go inside.”

Old Fang did not stand on ceremony and walked straight into the courtyard. Fang Chen and Xu Mianfeng naturally did not refuse and followed him in.

There were three large houses in the courtyard and a hall in the middle. When he pushed open the hall door, he saw an old man puffing on a dry cigarette. A woman in her thirties was pulling a seven- or eight-year-old boy along and wiping away tears.

When the man led Fang Chen and the others in, the family was a little flustered.

“There’s no need to be afraid. They’re not part of a cult, and they said they could help us deal with getting our children back. Cuifang, hurry up and cook for them.”

The man was obviously convinced by Xu Mianfeng’s strength and was extremely excited.

The woman named Cuifang was stunned. Her face lit up upon hearing those words. She quickly shoved the boy to the old man and hurried to the kitchen.

After Fang Chen and the others sat down, the man began to tell them what had happened.

This village was called Xiao An Village. There were almost a hundred families in the village who had lived here for countless years.

The man in this family was called An Yongqiang, and the woman was called Wang Cuifang. She had a son called An Dong, and with An Yongqiang’s father, An Daniu, the family was harmonious.

However, more than three months ago, a group of cults who claimed to be from the Seven Kills Sect suddenly entered the village. They said that their village was facing a calamity. Only by sending a pair of children to the Seven Kills Sect every three days could they avoid the calamity.

The villagers initially thought that the Seven Kills Sect were talking bullshit. However, after refusing to hand over the people for the first time, the entire village was infected with the plague. Seeing that no one could survive, the Seven Kills Sect appeared again and asked the village if they should hand over the children or if everyone would die. The villagers could only compromise.

After that, children were taken away from the village every three days. Till date, 23 pairs of children had disappeared.

It was almost An Yongqiang’s turn. He was terrified every day, afraid that his only child would be taken away.

And today, it was time to hand over the children again. When night fell, it would be time for the Seven Kills Sect to appear and take the children. And the boy would be An Yongqiang’s son, An Dong…

“What? The Seven Kills Sect is going to capture Dongdong today, and the daughter of that rich family?”

After hearing An Yongqiang’s words, Fang Chen thought of the wealthy family they had first gone to.

“That’s right. According to the order, it’s indeed my house and the chief’s house’s turn today.” An Yongqiang nodded.

“What… what the hell is the Seven Kills Sect doing? Why do they need so many children?” Old Fang said indignantly.

“It’s a demonic cultivator. It’s said that some cultivation techniques can be cultivated with the help of boys and girls. This Seven Kills Sect is probably a group of demonic cultivators,” said Xu Mianfeng, frowning.

“Elder Xu, are those demonic cultivators you mentioned powerful? If…”

Fang Chen’s meaning was obvious. If they wanted to save someone, they were really counting on Xu Mianfeng.

“However, some evil ways are difficult to achieve. As a disciple of the Whole Unitary Sect, I, Xu Mianfeng, am duty-bound to eliminate demons and protect humanity,” Xu Mianfeng said firmly.

“Awesome.”

When Fang Chen heard Xu Mianfeng’s words, he felt relieved.

“Brother An, did you hear that? Elder Xu is a peerless expert. He can definitely destroy the Seven Kills Sect,” Fang Chen comforted An Yongqiang and said, “Brother An, call the village chief’s family over. This way, the Seven Kills Sect won’t take the village chief’s daughter first.”

“Yes, sir. I’ll tell the chief.”

An Yongqiang was overjoyed and ran out.

Not long after, An Yongqiang came over with a large family.

“My lords, I deserve to die. I was just afraid of the cult, so I didn’t open the door for you. Please let bygones be bygones and save my daughter.”

The village chief was also an old man. He lived in the same courtyard as his youngest son, who had three sons and a daughter. However, the village chief’s family felt like a knife was being twisted in their hearts when they heard that they had to hand over their only daughter.

Fang Chen looked at the village chief’s daughter, who was supposed to be given away. She was about ten years old and had fair skin. It was obvious that she was a beauty.

The moment the girl entered, she grabbed her mother tightly and looked like she was in shock.

“Old Village Chief, we already know the situation in the village. Of course, we won’t blame you. Just wait here in peace. If the Seven Kills Sect dares to come today, we will definitely destroy them completely so that the village will never be threatened by the cult again,” Fang Chen could not bear it and hurriedly said to the old village chief.

The chief’s family was grateful and excited.

Soon, An Yongqiang’s family prepared a meal for Fang Chen and the others. They brought the best things in the house. Fang Chen and the others naturally did not stand on ceremony and ate their fill.

After Fang Chen and the others finished eating, night began to cover An Village.

“Elder Xu, I wonder which family the Seven Kills Sect will go to first. Old Fang and I will go to the village chief’s house to wait for them. If they go to the village chief’s house first, I will bring them over.”

With that, Fang Chen pulled the bitter-looking Old Fang away.

“Young Master, can’t we go with Elder Xu? What if the Seven Kills Sect really goes to the village chief’s house first and sees us attack?” Old Fang said worriedly as soon as he left.

“Old Fang, a man has his ways. Can you not be so cowardly? Besides, we’re not fighting the cult. The Seven Kills Sect wants the children. It’s not dangerous for us to lead the way,” Fang Chen rolled his eyes and said righteously,

“Alright, alright. Anyway, I will follow Young Master. If we live, we live together. If we die, we die together,” Old Fang spoke with determination.

“Are you out of your mind?”

These words made Fang Chen wonder if Old Fang was real.