Chapter 64

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Xu Gan, Xu Wen, and Xu Tianxiao were understandably frustrated when the Plum Blossom Gang refused their demands and immediately selected a new leader. However, they did not dare to act too rashly. On one hand, they were all from the same family, and the elders might not allow them to act recklessly. On the other hand, although Xu Dongxue was dead, the Plum Blossom Gang was still a formidable force with over two hundred members.

Moreover, if their gang were to fight the Plum Blossom Gang alone, it would clearly create an opportunity for the other two gangs. By the time they had fought the Plum Blossom Gang to a standstill, their own gang might be swallowed up by the other two. This was a result none of them wanted, so the entire situation became a stalemate.

However, at some point, a rumor began to spread. It was said that the new spiritual leader of the family, Xu Ziyun, had taken a liking to the Plum Blossom Gang. Xu Ziyun had declared that if the Plum Blossom Gang were wise, they would submit to her. If they dared to resist, she would cripple every member of the gang.

This made everyone in the Plum Blossom Gang furious. A mere new disciple had the audacity to make such arrogant claims. If they couldn't offend the gangs of the three senior disciples, would they fear a mere new disciple?

Thus, Xu Huniu led the disciples of the Plum Blossom Gang to attack. Xu Huniu was a straightforward person who acted without much thought. Upon hearing the rumor, she charged forward recklessly, and the other disciples followed closely behind.

However, Xu Ziyun, the new disciple, shocked everyone. With hundreds of people on their side, including a leader at the first level of the Afterbirth stage, they were all defeated by Xu Ziyun in just a few dozen breaths.

After listening to Xu Hualing's account, Xu Ziyun was also very angry. Her experience far surpassed that of the people present, and she quickly understood the situation. It was clear that this was orchestrated by the Brave Gang, the Jinxiu Gang, and the Lingtian Gang.

These gangs were fighting for their own interests and had dragged Xu Ziyun into it, which made her extremely angry. She walked calmly to Xu Huniu, released her from the pressure points, and pulled her up from the ground, saying firmly:

"Huniu, I had no grudges with Chief Xu Dongxue. We are all members of the Xu family and outer hall disciples. Chief Xu Dongxue sacrificed herself for the family, which is an honor for all of us in the outer hall. As an outer hall disciple, it is my duty to pay respects! I was busy with seclusion before, and it was my negligence. Now, I will lead all the new disciples to mourn Chief Xu Dongxue."

Accompanied by Xu Huniu and Xu Hualing, Xu Ziyun walked towards the Plum Blossom Gang's base. Everything that had happened here had already been reported back to the Brave Gang, the Jinxiu Gang, and the Lingtian Gang by their spies.

Soon, Xu Ziyun and the others arrived at Xu Dongxue's memorial hall. Xu Ziyun led over twenty new disciples in paying respects, and the Plum Blossom Gang's disciples burst into tears.

Xu Ziyun couldn't bear the mournful atmosphere. After burning a few papers at Xu Dongxue's memorial, she left the hall. After bidding farewell to Xu Huniu, she turned to leave. However, Xu Huniu suddenly called out softly:

"Ziyun... Senior Sister!"

Xu Ziyun looked back at Xu Huniu and said gently, "Huniu, just call me Ziyun. I am younger than you!"

Xu Huniu looked at Xu Ziyun, her eyes filled with gratitude and guilt. She lowered her head slightly and said softly:

"Ziyun, in times of trouble, true feelings are revealed. Thank you, Plum Blossom Gang is grateful to you!" She then bowed deeply to Xu Ziyun.

Xu Ziyun quickly stepped forward and supported Xu Huniu, saying, "Huniu, you are being too formal. We are all from the Xu family, and we are close sisters. Since it was a misunderstanding, it can be explained. Besides, neither side suffered any harm. You shouldn't bow so deeply!"

Xu Huniu stood up, a bitter smile on her face. "Ziyun, I don't need to pretend anymore. The Plum Blossom Gang is now being targeted, and I, as the leader, am not strong enough to protect it. Most of the disciples in the gang are women, and I don't know what will happen in the future?"

Xu Huniu's voice choked, and tears streamed down her face. She sighed sorrowfully, "Are we women all so unfortunate?"

Xu Ziyun was silent, not knowing how to answer Xu Huniu's question. Since coming to this world, she had gained some understanding of it. Traditionally, this world did not have the concept of male superiority over females; everything was based on martial prowess. However, women seemed to be less adept at cultivation, which gradually put them in a weaker position.

Xu Ziyun's silence made Xu Huniu's heart sink. Her purpose in talking to Xu Ziyun was to see if she could persuade Xu Ziyun to join the Plum Blossom Gang, even if it meant giving up her position as leader. But Xu Ziyun's silence disappointed her, and she couldn't help but laugh bitterly to herself, thinking:

"Given Xu Ziyun's superior cultivation and the loyalty of the new disciples to her, if she wanted to form her own gang, she would have done so long ago. Why would she wait until now to join our gang?"

Xu Huniu's lips curled into a bitter smile. "After Chief Dongxue died, Xu Hualing suggested that we invite you to be the leader of the Plum Blossom Gang. I refused because you were only at the tenth level of the Afterbirth stage and couldn't protect the disciples. I didn't expect that in just a few days, you would break through to the eleventh level and easily defeat me."

Xu Ziyun comforted her, "Huniu, you did nothing wrong! Your decision was for the good of the Plum Blossom Gang. Let's leave the past behind and focus on the present!"

Xu Huniu raised her head slightly and looked into Xu Ziyun's gentle eyes, her heart stirred:

"She said, let's leave the past behind and focus on the present! Is Ziyun hinting at something? Is she suggesting that she is standing in front of me, waiting for me to invite her to be the leader of the Plum Blossom Gang?"

Xu Huniu's face began to flush, and hope surged in her heart. She felt nervous and stammered:

"Do you mean you won't blame me for leading the attack on you?"

New and old friends, if you feel the book is still short, you can keep it on hold and check out my previous book "Phoenix Song of Song," which is linked below.

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