Ma Ran frowned, as if it was difficult to answer Zhang Xiaohua's question.
After a while, he sighed softly and said to the three of them: "Master has only accepted six disciples in his life, and I am a closed disciple, but he only taught me for five years. Although Master has a great reputation in the world, Prominent, but always very low-key in his dealings. Your father is Master's only son, but he doesn't like martial arts. He is good at poetry and books, so Master asked him to stay away from us when he became an adult and move to another place alone. The two senior brothers don't interact with each other very often, so when we left, we lost contact. So before something happened to your family, we didn't know where you were."
Zhang Xiaohua didn't think there was anything wrong with Ma Ran's statement. Since he could remember, he had only met Zhang Bai once. That time Zhang Bai came to his house and handed a bundle of books containing martial arts secrets and some silver coins into his father's hands. On the way, he hugged his grandson before leaving. That was more than ten years ago.
He also remembered that his father's friends were indeed helpless scholars, and no knights from the world had ever come to his home. It's a pity that those martial arts secret books were burned completely by his father after he learned of Zhang Bai's death, leaving only the Gale Wind Hundred Walking that he had secretly hidden.
But in the end, he didn't expect that his father burned the book to avoid the disaster of death, but he couldn't avoid it and provoked the Dark Wind Alliance. If his father had learned Zhang Bai's lifelong skills, wouldn't he have the results he has today?
Seeing Zhang Xiaohua thoughtful, Xiao Mufeng asked, "Where are the other five people now?"
Ma Ran sighed again and said: "Master is a low-key person, and so are the disciples he accepts. I am probably the only one among our six disciples who opened the door to accept disciples like this. The other five senior brothers, to be honest, have been since the birth of the Zhang family. Afterwards, I kept looking. When the master accepted me as his disciple, I only knew the fifth senior brother Ji Hai, and the other senior brothers had left the master long ago. Therefore, the only one I can find now is the fifth senior brother. Fifth senior brother, we can continue to search for the whereabouts of the other four senior brothers."
Just when Zhang Xiaohua was about to speak, Ma Ran continued: "After this period of searching, I am somewhat sure about the whereabouts of the fifth senior brother, but something big is about to happen here in Fantian Valley, so I had to send a few disciples to go and find out. Xu Shi, I have come here. I guess there will be news over there in a while. "
How could Zhang Xiaohua have ever imagined that his grandfather would be so low-key and only have six apprentices in total? Originally, he was counting on Zhang Bai's reputation to be able to respond to all requests and help Fantian Valley defeat the Dark Wind Alliance. Now it seems impossible. .
"This matter is not urgent. Brother Ma," Zhang Xiaohua said, "Fantian Valley is more important. I heard that Qian Batian is coming this time, so everyone should be careful."
Ma Ran nodded and said: "There has been a lot of rumors in the world. I don't know what the Dark Wind Alliance is going to do this time. It's better to be careful."
The four of them chatted for a while, and then Ma Ran left the room and said goodbye to the three of them. After all, he was bringing the disciples of the Storm Sect with him this time, and he had a lot to do.
A few days later, everyone from Landao Gang and Mishan Manor came to Fantian Valley. This time the master from Landao Gang was Mu Fu. What people didn’t expect was that Mu Tian from Mishan Manor turned out to be him. This time, his cousin Mu Tian also came, and with him were Xuan Jin, the young owner of Mishan Manor, and Luo Ping. This Luo Ping was the third in command of Mishan Manor, and his ancestral Luo family swordsmanship was also very good. Remarkable.
The next day, the Yintie Gang and Lingdaomen, as well as the Hefeng Escort Bureau, Yunhai Gang, and Aoki Gang from the Southern Fifteen Gangs Alliance also arrived one after another. This time, the Hefeng Escort Bureau sent deputy escort chiefs Li Si and Fu Ke. The leader of the Yunhai Gang, Fan Yunhai, came personally. Hong Xi, who had taken refuge before, also came. The brothers and sisters from the Aoki Gang came, and Zhao Wending also followed.
For a time, the entire Fantian Valley was overcrowded, but so many people made everyone particularly happy. Many of them were friends they had not seen for a long time. When they met, they immediately started drinking and chatting happily.
With so many martial arts masters gathered in Fantian Valley, in such an atmosphere, everyone became confident, and their worries and fears about the Dark Wind Alliance were all wiped away.
Although there are countless masters in the valley, no one dares to relax. There are many people taking turns guarding the two high walls, and there are also many people guarding the road between the two high walls, let alone the valley. In the face of powerful enemies, the Fantiangu family alone is naturally No, so this matter is for each sect to take turns guarding Fantian Valley.
But now I don’t know when the Dark Wind Alliance will arrive. There are many informants from various sects outside, and I don’t even know the whereabouts of the Dark Wind Alliance. Fortunately, most people have arrived at Fantian Valley, and only a small number of people have not yet arrived. All preparations have been made, waiting for the opponent to attack.
"Brother Li, when do you think the Dark Wind Alliance will come?" A disciple of the Lingdao Sect stood on the high wall and asked a disciple of the Mortal Heaven Valley next to him.
The brother named Li shook his head and replied: "I'm afraid only the Dark Wind Alliance knows."
It was already midnight, but the surroundings were brightly lit. The two of them stood on the outermost high wall, responsible for guarding a post four steps away from a certain place on the wall. There were two people on each post, and people from different sects were there. Yes, everyone divides labor and cooperates like this above, and there are also several steps and one post at the back door of the lower wall. It can be said that the entire Fantian Valley is heavily guarded.
There are also a row of torches on both sides not far from the door, illuminating a distance of about ten feet in front of the door. This makes it possible for everyone standing on the high wall to immediately notice if someone approaches late at night.
The disciple of the Ling Dao Sect took a look outside, but there was no movement, and then continued: "Many masters from various sects gathered here, and the Dark Wind Alliance also had some scruples. It's just that they spoke arrogant words at the beginning, but now in this situation, I'm afraid I don’t dare to come.”
The Fantian Valley disciple laughed and said, "What Brother Zheng said makes sense. Even if Qian Batian comes here in person now, there will be no return."
The disciple of the Ling Dao Sect named Zheng snorted coldly and said: "If they dare to come now, let them see how powerful we are."
As soon as the man finished speaking, he saw a strong wind blowing outside, and the torches on the left and right were immediately extinguished. The situation outside was so strange that everyone on the high wall could not help but feel their hearts tremble, and they all showed off their weapons.
The two people who just spoke couldn't help but take a step back. As soon as the Lingdao sect disciple named Zheng showed his sword, he saw a black figure flying from outside, and he jumped up to the high wall. , before he could see the face of the person clearly, he was chopped to the ground by the other party.
The other party moved quickly, and the Fantian Valley disciple named Li beside him was caught off guard. When he came to his senses, the knife in the hand of the visitor had already slashed at him. He glanced at the man lying on the ground with his peripheral vision. Zheng saw that the Ling Dao Sect disciple's limbs had been chopped off, and even his head had been chopped off to the point of collapse. The death state was simply too horrible to watch.
The disciple surnamed Li only blocked one round before he was stabbed several times by the opponent and fell into a pool of blood, completely lifeless.
"There is a sneak attack." Someone suddenly shouted, breaking the silence of the night.
