Great Swordsman
Ch.30 - After the Fight (2)

When they heard Gao Gao's cry, they wanted to curse inwardly. Can't believe what! We are worried about him! You are the one who is overdoing it.

“Senior Xu, thank you for your help!”

Xue Gong clenched his hands together and immediately bowed, his voice so sincere. If not for the young man before him, the Xue Village might have been wiped off the map forever.

He himself was shocked, Two Mature Iron Wolves, the young man was able to kill both of them unharmed. He immediately knew that Xu Feng's strength seemed to already be at the peak of the Third Stage.

Even Patriarch Huo Teng with his reputation had yet to reach the peak realm, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Xu Feng's reputation would be spread as well.

A person at the peak of the Third Stage was a different thing, a little more and they would reach the Fourth Level, an actual master!

That news would definitely thrill everyone who tried all sorts of things against Xue Village.

“Greetings Elder Gong!”

When they entered the village, their arrival attracted the attention of villagers who were clearing the rubble of buildings. Several Demon Beasts managed to break through the walls thus causing destruction within the village.

Some of the residents looked at him strangely due to his absence with Elder Xue Lan and Miss Ding when the village was attacked. Their departure to Huo Village was naturally unknown to many, only a few important people in Xue Village knew about it.

“I'm sorry for my absence all this time.”

Xue Gong lowered his head and felt guilty, he explained that he went for the benefit of the village. He pointed at Xu Feng and mentioned that this was the help they brought, which immediately eased the dissatisfaction in everyone's hearts.

“Protective Greetings!”

Not knowing who started to exclaim first, people started calling Xu Feng that name.

“Hahaha this appellation suits you.”

Gao Gao chuckled, he puffed his chest high and felt proud. Xu Feng's achievement was his achievement as well.

“Chairman Gong, you are finally back.”

Xue Song appeared not long after, he approached them with a sad face. The death of his son still had a big impact on him.

“Have you met that person?”

Xue Song tried to adjust his heart condition and asked. He was one of the people who knew of their departure to Huo Village, he naturally also knew what they were traveling for.

“What do you mean? Didn't you see it for yourself?”

Xue Gong glanced at him strangely before introducing Xu Feng which immediately caused the old man's sad face to redden in a moment.

He did not think that the person who would protect his village in the future was an expert who had just saved his village.

His sad heart was slowly replaced by as bright as hope, the bleak days of his village might be coming to an end.

To be honest he was already tired of living in seclusion, living each day just for an uncertain future was already too much burdening him.

“So your name is Xue Song?”

Xu Feng nodded in appreciation when Xue Song told him that all his orders had been carried out. He had also met a skilled sculptor and was currently working on the stone monument he had requested.

“Good, you didn't disappoint me.”

They then walked towards the Clan Pavilion after Xue Gong gave some orders to the residents. On the way, Xue Song realized the loss of Xue Lan and Ding Xiang so he asked what happened.

Xue Gong only briefly explained what had happened to ease the anxiety in Xue Song's heart.

“I'm glad Miss Xiang is fine.” Xue Song muttered in relief, he would never be able to face the Patriarch's spirit if something happened to his only beloved daughter.

“Do not worry, they will be back soon.” Xue Gong was convincing.

……….

Night arrived and enveloped Xue Village into the darkness. In the north of the village, at the foot of the mountain, thousands of residents stood in silence. The torch in their hands was the only light that helped them see in that dark night.

“May you rest in peace.”

Elder Xue Lan stood in front of dozens of graves and prayed for the souls of the fallen warriors. At the front of the graves stood a white stone monument and on it were written many names of fallen warriors.

“May you rest in peace.” Thousands of residents prayed, the atmosphere was so solemn and calm.

Standing between the Elders of Xue Lan and the residents was Xu Feng with Ding Xiang, in their hands was a colorful wreath. The two immediately walked forward and placed the wreath on top of the stone monument.

“May your souls rest in peace.” Ding Xiang muttered that sentence quietly, his tone containing sadness and guilt.

He did not expect to be met with such tragic conditions upon arrival in the village, in the end they were late. He inevitably glanced at Xu Feng, this fellow again helped him ease his problem. He did not know what it would be like if there was no Xu Feng.

The feeling of falling into the abyss repeatedly and always being saved by the same person brought about feelings that ordinary people could not understand.

In the end she was still a girl, under such intense pressure, she desperately needed a father-like figure who could look after and protect her.

“Life is so vulnerable in this world.”

Inner Xu Feng while gazing at the funeral procession, he was once again made aware of the severity of this world. Everyone even has to fight every day just to make sure they can live a quiet life without danger tomorrow.

Everyone finished the funeral and returned to their homes.

“Senior Xu, please.”

Ding Xiang escorted Xu Feng to one of the villas in the Pavilion, it was a special house provided by them to Xu Feng.

In fact, the villa was the residence of the former Patriarch, but due to his death, no one else stayed at the Villa. The Patriarch's wife had long since died before him, and Ding Xiang had no longer wanted to stay at the place since the Patriarch's death.

Ding Xiang did not want his old memories to open, he always tried to avoid the house.

“Thank you.” Xu Feng nodded in appreciation, he did not know about the origin of the villa yet.

“Also, are you sure you don't want a waiter?”

Ding Xiang glanced at Xu Feng curiously and waited for his answer. The Elders had originally prepared a servant for Xu Feng but had received a raw rejection from Xu Feng.

“I've said no need.”

Xu Feng waved his hand indifferently, he was not used to being one house with women. And also, she didn't really need a servant, she could take care of herself.

And Xu Feng's instinct told him that if he accepted it, bad things might happen to him. It was a strange thought that had always popped into his head since just now.