For a moment, the atmosphere inside the carriage became somewhat somber.

Yang Xiaoman was well aware of Han Feng's reaction, but she didn't say anything more.

To prove one's abilities, one cannot rely solely on words.

Just as Chen Man said, if she encountered a situation that even he was not confident in handling, then she would naturally step in.

After all, having received Han Feng's money, he naturally had to do favors for him.

As soon as she got into the car, Han Feng had a servant hand her an exquisite money pouch, which must have been prepared before she came.

Although Yang Xiaoman didn't open it to check, she could tell from its heavy weight that it contained at least two hundred coins.

For the rest of the journey, Yang Xiaoman sat in the carriage, holding a pig-slaughtering knife in her arms, and closed her eyes to rest.

If she doesn't need to intervene during this trip to the Han family, everything will be fine.

If she needs to take action, it will definitely be a fierce battle!

Outside the carriage, the noise grew louder and louder.

They have clearly entered the territory of Sima Town.

Before long, we stopped in front of an old house made of blue bricks.

After Han Feng got off the carriage, Yang Xiaoman, with Chen Man's offer to step down, got off the carriage first.

Clearly, after the competition the day before, he had been completely impressed by her strength.

After all, that day was a real competition, and there was no room for faking it.

"Butcher Chen, Miss Yang, the Wang family should be arriving soon. Please wait a moment."

Standing in front of the Han family mansion, Han Feng cupped his hands in greeting to the two men and said...

However, his gaze was mostly fixed on Chen Man, and he only glanced at Yang Xiaoman briefly.

If we disregard Yang's status as the butcher's daughter, the latter, a novice who had just become a butcher, had no right to set foot in the Han family's house.

Boom! Boom!

Just then, the sound of rolling wheels suddenly came from the direction of the street corner.

Before long, a beautiful and luxurious carriage stopped behind the Han family's carriage.

As the coachman skillfully placed the footstool against the carriage, a portly, middle-aged man in brocade robes stepped down.

"Master Wang, it's been a long time. How have you been these days?"

Upon seeing the person, Han Feng quickly stepped forward with a smile, cupped his hands in greeting, and said...

Upon hearing this, Wang Fude's sturdy face broke into a smile, and his eyes immediately narrowed into slits.

"Thank you for your concern, Patriarch Han. I am of good health and contentment."

As he spoke, two burly men stepped down from the carriage behind him.

The man at the front, with a short beard and looking somewhat young, followed behind Wang Fude, carrying a butcher's knife.

The moment his gaze met Chen Man's, it was obvious that his face froze, and his breathing quickened.

The burly man behind him was dressed in a black outfit and wore a bamboo hat, obscuring his face.

He had a large knife slung across his back, wrapped tightly in coarse cloth.

"This must be Butcher Wang from Wangjiagou, right?"

When Han Feng's gaze fell upon the young butcher behind Wang Fude, a faint smile immediately appeared on his face.

He had naturally seen the latter's portrait, which is why he was able to recognize him immediately.

It seems that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Han family will emerge victorious in the recent battle for the title of Sword King.

Chen Man is far superior to Wang Dahu in both reputation and ability.

"My name is Wang Dahu. I greet Patriarch Han."

Upon hearing Han Feng mention him, the young butcher immediately bowed in respect.

After he finished speaking, Wang Fude smiled and looked at Chen Man behind Han Feng, saying in surprise:

"Brother Han Feng, you have quite the skills; you even managed to get Butcher Chen to come."

Clearly, he recognized Chen Man's identity at a glance.

Hearing this, Han Feng raised his eyebrows smugly. "Master Wang is joking. I only heard rumors in advance, which is why I was able to contact Butcher Chen."

"No one can compare to the magnanimity of the wealthy man. If you hadn't received the news so late, once the invitation to heroes was issued, I'm afraid no one in the entire Sima Town could compete with the Wang family. It's truly a pity."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Fude's fat face twitched, and his beady eyes narrowed slightly.

"What a pity? Not necessarily. Who knows, I might just give Brother Han a huge surprise today."

What a huge surprise?

Han Feng felt a chill run down his spine and subconsciously glanced at Wang Dahu behind Wang Fude.

He knew the latter's strength very well. Even Chen Man himself said that if his opponent was Wang Dahu, he would win the battle for the title of Sword King between the two families without breaking a sweat.

So where does Master Wang's confidence come from?

Thinking this, Han Feng's gaze left Wang Dahu and immediately fell on the silent man in black wearing a straw hat behind him, his pupils suddenly contracting.

Could it be that……

A terrible thought suddenly arose in his mind.

After a long silence, Han Feng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his inner thoughts, before forcing a smile:

"A surprise? I'm quite looking forward to it."

As he spoke, he slowly extended his right hand.

"Master Wang, please!"

Wang Fude also bowed, and then, led by Han Feng, followed him into the Han family mansion.

Wang Dahu led the man in black, following behind.

As he passed Chen Man, the former suddenly stopped, glanced at Chen Man and then at Yang Xiaoman's youthful face beside him, and immediately revealed a strange smile.

"Brother Chen, you're quite amusing. What are you doing bringing a little girl to today's Sword King competition?"

"Could it be that you've taken her on as an apprentice? I've never heard of a girl becoming a butcher in Shahe County before. Brother Chen, you're really intrigued. Aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation?"

Having said that, before Chen Man could angrily retaliate, he led the man in black into the Han family mansion.

"You're blind as a bat!"

Watching Wang Dahu's retreating figure, Chen Man gritted his teeth and shouted.

He then looked at Yang Xiaoman, who remained unmoved, and quickly bowed apologetically, saying:

"Young Butcher Yang, don't be angry. This brat is blind. I'll definitely not let him off easily in the competition later and will avenge you!"

At this moment, Chen Man completely forgot that he was no different from Wang Dahu on the day he was at the Qi family.

"Then thank you very much, Butcher Chen."

Yang Xiaoman smiled calmly, slowly withdrawing her gaze from the man in black.

"However, the one who will be competing against you today is probably not that Wang Dahu."

"Who else could it be but him?" Upon hearing this, Chen Man was startled and quickly looked inside the gate.

"Could it be that strange man wearing a straw hat in broad daylight?!"

Among the people brought by the Wang family magistrate this time, besides Wang Dahu, there was only that mysterious man in black.

"I'm just guessing, butcher Chen, don't worry."

Seeing the worry on Chen Man's face, Yang Xiaoman smiled slightly, her chin unconsciously tilting up a little.

"Besides, what if an accident really happens?"

"I will take action."

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