The bandit leader laughed heartily, "With your meager skills, you think you can break through our defenses? What a pipe dream! Today, you will all perish here. This is the consequence of offending us!"
With a wave of his hand, the bandits surged forward, intending to capture the Zhao family members. They showed no hesitation, their eyes sharp and determined.
Witnessing this, Zhao Xue's expression turned grim. He could clearly sense that these bandits were no ordinary folk. If they were to clash, the Zhao family would undoubtedly suffer.
With this thought, Zhao Xue ordered his family members to scatter in different directions, the only way to survive. He himself could only try his best to resist, but unfortunately, the bandit leader was immensely powerful, a Great Saint expert. In an instant, he was sent flying back.
*Pfft...*
Zhao Xue spat out a mouthful of blood, his face paling. He hadn't expected these ascendant bandits to be so rampant, their strength shocking him. It seemed disaster had truly befallen them today.
The bandit leader looked at Zhao Xue, a hint of coldness in his eyes. In that very moment, a formidable aura surged towards Zhao Xue. If struck by this aura, Zhao Xue would surely lose his life.
But in that instant, a figure blocked the aura. The one who acted was Lu Fan. These were bandits, and Lu Fan could see that clearly. He harbored no goodwill towards such individuals.
"Who are you? Daring to play the hero and save the damsel here?" the bandit leader glared at Lu Fan, his voice laced with anger. Lu Fan's appearance was a profound humiliation to him.
"I'm merely passing by. However, you are far too overbearing. Stealing wealth is one thing, but resorting to murder? Isn't that laughable!" Lu Fan said coldly. "Even bandits should have their own code!"
"How does it feel like you're insulting me, kid?"
The bandit's face turned ashen, a clear sign of his displeasure. He stared directly at Lu Fan, exuding an overwhelming aura.
After his words, Lu Fan remained indifferent, turning his gaze to Zhao Xue. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine!" Zhao Xue shook his head, feeling immense gratitude towards Lu Fan. If not for him, she would have likely met a tragic end without question.
"You kid are truly arrogant, ignoring me like this. Do you really think I'm made of clay?" the bandit leader roared, his eyes fixed on Lu Fan, his aura intensifying. He was utterly displeased, never having imagined Lu Fan would be so audacious.
Facing all this, Lu Fan remained unfazed, his expression one of calm indifference. "I don't wish to kill you. You'd best scram quickly, or don't blame me for showing no mercy!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Your words carry quite the weight, kid. I'd like to see how you show no mercy!"
His displeasure evident, the bandit leader looked at Lu Fan, his aura surging. Lu Fan's blatant disregard for him, his utter lack of respect, was something he could not tolerate.
"Don't confront them head-on. There are too many of them, and they are all experts!" Zhao Xue warned Lu Fan. "You should leave quickly. This matter doesn't concern you, and they likely won't trouble you!"
"Since I've already intervened, how can I stand idly by!" Lu Fan stated directly. "You don't need to persuade me. I know what I'm doing!"
Zhao Xue was slightly taken aback. Lu Fan's words left her speechless. She hadn't expected him to be so direct, his words utterly devoid of hesitation.
Meanwhile, the bandit leader, his imposing aura radiating, fixed his gaze on Lu Fan.
However, Lu Fan remained unconcerned. As long as these bandits dared to make a move, he would not hesitate.
Zhao Xue stood aside, her heart filled with worry, but she was powerless. She hadn't anticipated things escalating to this point, catching her completely off guard.
"Little brother, please be careful!" an elder from the Zhao family exclaimed, his voice filled with concern. Lu Fan, so young, seemed like a reckless individual. If that were the case, it wouldn't be a good outcome.
Lu Fan paid no mind to this. He looked towards the bandit leader. "Since you wish to fight, let's give it a try! Let's see who is stronger, you or I!"
With that, Lu Fan moved without hesitation, lunging towards the bandit leader. To capture the king is to capture the army; once their leader was subdued, the rest would be insignificant.
Seeing this, the bandit leader furiously channeled his spiritual energy, intending to kill Lu Fan. In that instant, he realized something: Lu Fan's strength far surpassed his own, and he was utterly incapable of resisting.
*Boom...*
With a resounding boom, the bandit's face contorted in disbelief. He had never imagined things would come to this. His body was violently thrown back, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He clearly hadn't anticipated such a turn of events.
At the same time, Zhao Xue stood stunned, her heart filled with shock. Even she hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so incredibly powerful, his strength almost terrifying, bordering on unbelievable.
"Good heavens, who is he? How can he be so formidable!"
Among the Zhao family members, many exclaimed, their hearts filled with astonishment. They clearly hadn't expected Lu Fan to possess such strength, catching them completely by surprise.
Lu Fan pressed his advantage, directly apprehending the bandit leader. "Well, do you know my strength now? If I wanted to deal with you, it would be as simple as lifting a finger!"
The bandit leader felt a deep sense of injustice, but he was utterly helpless. Now that he was captured by Lu Fan, the only thing he could do was beg for mercy.
"Kill him! We absolutely cannot let him live!" Zhao Xue's voice rang out. She drew her long sword, and before Lu Fan could react, the blade pierced the bandit leader's abdomen.
The other bandits, seeing this, also fled in panic. They were naturally shocked that their leader had been killed so easily. This was no small matter.
Lu Fan stood frozen, a sense of helplessness washing over him. He hadn't even made his move, and the bandit leader had already been killed by Zhao Xue, catching him completely off guard.
"Miss is indeed formidable!" the Zhao family members praised, their faces beaming with joy. The death of the bandit leader was the greatest victory for them.
"Thanks to you, I truly don't know what we would have done without you!" Zhao Xue said directly, looking at Lu Fan.
"It's just a small matter, no need to dwell on it," Lu Fan waved his hand dismissively.