Chapter 516: Murderous intent!

Xu Tong saw her sister, and the hostility on her instantly dissipated.

She quickly walked up to Jiang Yan, crouched down, and examined her up and down carefully, confirming that her sister had no injuries, only then did she let out a sigh of relief.

"As long as you're okay, I was worried sick."

"I received a report from the Family Bodyguard Group this afternoon saying you were attacked at school and almost got taken away."

She grabbed Jiang Yan's hand, her tone urgent.

"Who exactly are those people? They're way too bold, daring to attack in broad daylight! Once I find out who they are, I won't let them off!"

A flash of killing intent flickered in Xu Tong's eyes; that protective urge came from deep within her bones.

Jiang Yan lowered her head and remained silent for a moment.

She moved her lips, but in the end said nothing.

She didn't know how to explain this to Xu Tong, nor where to begin.

It's too complicated; a few words can't make it clear.

Seeing her sister not speak, Xu Tong recalled what Xu Yansong had said on the phone and asked again.

"What's the situation with that Jiang Feng? How did Uncle say you're dating this guy?"

Xu Tong's tone carried a hint of doubt.

"When did you start dating? I had no idea."

Jiang Yan didn't want to drag the Xu Family into this dangerous vortex; she knew how ruthless those people could be...

If the Xu Family were implicated because of her, she would never forgive herself for the rest of her life.

So, Jiang Yan gritted her teeth and forced herself to speak.

"Tong sis, I really am dating Jiang Feng."

Her voice was soft, but she deliberately tried to sound calm.

"We've been together for a while, we just never made it public."

Xu Tong looked at her sister, her brows slightly furrowed.

She knew Jiang Yan too well; having grown up together, when Jiang Yan lies, she unconsciously touches her earlobe, her eyes flicker, and her voice sounds hollow.

Something's off!

Xu Tong instantly sensed her sister's oddness and subconsciously thought Jiang Feng had forced her.

Various bad images immediately flashed through her mind.

Xu Tong instantly flew into a rage, jumped to her feet, clenched her fists tightly, her eyes full of anger.

"Xiao Yan, tell me honestly, sis—did that Jiang Feng force you?"

Her voice was loud, with a hint of gritted-teeth fury.

"Don't worry, with your big sister here, no one can bully you! Even if the Heavenly King and Old Master came, I'd back you up!"

Xu Tong said, rolling up her sleeves and about to rush downstairs, looking ready to fight Jiang Feng to the death.

Jiang Yan quickly grabbed her, her voice somewhat urgent.

"Tong sis, it's not what you think! He didn't force me; I'm doing this willingly."

Xu Tong stopped, turned to look at Jiang Yan, her eyes full of suspicion.

"Willing? Then look me in the eyes and say it."

Jiang Yan lifted her head, looked into Xu Tong's eyes, and tried to make her gaze appear more sincere.

"Tong sis, rest assured, I know what I'm doing."

She paused, her tone becoming even more resolute.

"I also really want to be with Jiang Feng."

Although she said that, Xu Tong still sensed Jiang Yan's oddness.

In her sister's eyes there was determination, but more so, but more so pretense and evasion.

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Xu Tong understood Jiang Yan's temperament; she knew that once Jiang Yan decided on something, not even nine oxen could pull her back.

Continuing to press her, she still wouldn't tell the truth.

Xu Tong took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her chest, her mind raced a few turns, and she made a decision.

"Since that's the case, I'll stay with you at the Su Family."

Her tone was calm, but her attitude was firm.

"Wherever you live, I'll live there too. Anyway, I can't rest easy leaving you alone here."

As soon as she said that, Jiang Yan's complexion changed slightly.

She instinctively wanted to refuse.

She didn't know when those mysterious people would attack, nor whether they would come again.

If Xu Tong stayed here, she would likely be implicated.

She couldn't bring harm to her own sister.

Jiang Yan opened her mouth, about to refuse.

At that moment, a voice came from the doorway.

"Jiang Yan, since your sister wants to stay, you two should share a room."

Jiang Feng had appeared at the doorway at some point, leaning casually against the doorframe with arms crossed, a faint smile on his face.

"She's at least a Master Realm cultivator; she can be of some help."

Upon hearing that, Xu Tong rolled her eyes straight away.

She thought, "You're just a doctor running a medical hall, and you dare look down on me?"

"If it weren't for Xiao Yan's sake, I'd give you a proper beating!"

Xu Tong gritted her teeth, held herself back from lashing out, but she had already made up her mind.

I'll definitely find a chance to give this clueless brat a proper beating, so he knows what the Master Realm is!

Jiang Feng looked at the clock on the wall; it was already past three a. m.

"It's getting late; you should rest early."

He glanced at Xu Tong, then at Jiang Yan.

The two women nodded; Jiang Yan closed the door.

Jiang Feng turned and went downstairs, returned to the living room, and sat on the sofa.

Ma Jian was still sitting on the sofa; seeing Jiang Feng come down, he yawned.

"Jiang Ge, Xu Tong isn't leaving?"

Jiang Feng gave an affirmative hum.

"She intends to stay and protect Jiang Yan."

Ma Jian nodded, saying nothing more.

Jiang Feng leaned against the sofa, closed his eyes, his expression calm, but his brain was not at rest.

His perception remained fully open; every movement within a radius of several hundred meters was under his surveillance.

Since those people have already moved against Jiang Yan once, they won't easily give up.

They might come again tonight.

Jiang Feng mentally weighed various possibilities, preparing himself to act at any moment.

Time passed second by second; the living room was very quiet, only the wall clock ticking.

Ma Jian leaned against the sofa, soon fell asleep, emitting a light snore.

Jiang Feng did not sleep; he kept his eyes closed, but his awareness was very clear.

About an hour later, in the upstairs room, the already-asleep Xu Tong suddenly snapped her eyes open.

Killing intent!

Xu Tong's pupils contracted sharply, her body tensed instinctively, like an alert leopard.

She had trained for ten years at Kyoto Hongwu Hall, undergone countless combat drills, and her perception of killing intent had been etched into her bones.

This killing intent was faint, yet clear…

Xu Tong instinctively glanced at the sleeping Jiang Yan beside her.

Jiang Yan was still asleep, her breathing steady, her expression peaceful, utterly unaware of the impending danger.

Xu Tong did not wake her, but rose silently from the bed.

She picked up the Short Knife placed at the head of the bed, gently opened the door, and slipped out.

Her movements were light, making no sound.

She went downstairs and came to the living room.

Xu Tong saw Jiang Feng sitting on the sofa in the living room.

His back was straight, his hands rested on his knees, his expression calm.

Seeing her come down, Jiang Feng's mouth corners turned up slightly, revealing a half‑smile.

"Yo? You noticed that quickly—looks like your vigilance is strong too!"

Jiang Feng's voice was light, tinged with teasing.

"You felt it too?"

Xu Tong looked at Jiang Feng, her eyes showing a hint of surprise.