"Anno, did you hear that?"

However, Anno still looked a little unconvinced.

"But Ye Ya has Ye Ya's position, we ...... Our family, Mom, you are much stronger than me. ”

Anye's tone became more and more excited, causing An Li to frown slightly.

An Li sighed lightly, turned her head and faced forward, which called Xia Jing's name.

"Xia Jing, what is your opinion?"

There's really nothing you can do with her, Xia Jing thought to herself.

This helplessness is not aimed at An Li.

- It's Ya Ya in the middle, sitting next door next door.

So Xia Jing also used a pretentious tone to put on a stinky fart shelf, with a smile on his face.

"Me? Seriously, I think I'm going to die soon. Anyway, the two sides who kill you and me in front of me are monsters, and I'm just a mortal. This is no joke. I don't mean to show off, I have to run 100 meters in more than 13 seconds. In terms of wrist strength, I was at the bottom of the class, and I had never learned martial arts. ”

Xia Jing lowered his head and didn't look at An Ye here, and his tone was mixed with a little irritability.

"Actually, I'm grateful to the two of you for coming to our rescue when we were in danger. But I don't want you to go to battle for me...... Don't die. ”

Ye Ya silently held Xia Jing's hand on his lap.

She kept her eyes straight ahead, as if she was expressing her gratitude to Xia Jing.

Xia Jing felt very embarrassed, if she usually threw off her hand and taught her not to be numb. But the atmosphere doesn't allow for laughter like that. Ye Ya also understood this, so she was silent.

Because, what everyone present said earnestly was for a certain person.

"If you can do it for you, of course, the problem will be much easier. But what's the difference between this and a fairy tale...... I hate that fairy tale. ”

Xia Jing is lying. Actually, he didn't find it annoying. Needless to say, I like to do errands easily.

However, the problem that Xia Jing and others have to face is not just a pair of shoes.

That's right – it's not a job that someone can ask someone to do it for you.

Xia Jing needs to know what happened to her sister who had appeared in the Deer Clan.

I hope to protect my sister's friend Lan Yang.

I longed to be able to fight side by side with Ye Ya, who had Fang Yuan's body and clearly said that she liked her.

It may be very difficult to solve the problem on your own, or you may taste the bitter consequences of failure.

But on the other hand, if the problem is not faced by himself, Xia Jing, it will be meaningless.

Xia Jing said as he glared at Anno's depressed face.

It's the same with Anno.

Stop Ah Ye, who is a member of the Prosperity faction. Find a way to convince her to join us.

- These things are only you can do, aren't you?

There is no doubt that Anno's parents are stronger than her.

But all they could do was beat Ah Ye to make him unconscious.

If it was said that forcing the other party to submit by brute force could solve the problem, Ye Yalao had already done so.

That's really simple. As long as the personality of the prosperous faction is killed with the natural enemy sword of the clan, all problems will be solved. In this sense, Ye Ya, who holds the treasure sword, is far more powerful than Anye's parents.

Yasuno remained silent. Hang your neck and don't want to look at anyone's face.

“…… Tut. ”

Xia Jing gradually lost his patience and smacked his lips softly.

It can be understood that Anno is now confused, and her feelings can also be understood.

However, it is by no means based on the fact that the mother is relatively strong.

Can you be the enemy of Ah Ye? Did his words reach Ah Ye's heart? Anye was trapped in a fog for five miles, and the more he thought about it, the more confused he became, and he was trapped by Ah Ye's sentence of "forget it" - now he is just looking for an excuse to escape.

"Hey."

Xia Jing looked at the other places and called Anye in a rough voice.

You give me a little bit, Anno.

The tone involuntarily became fierce.

Although in front of other people's parents, Xia Jing couldn't bear it anymore.

「…… You bastard isn't the only woman of this level."

Yasuno remained silent.

Xia Jing didn't say anything more, closed his mouth and began to look out the window.

The two have known each other since they entered high school, and it has only been a little more than a year.

But at least as far as Xia Jing is concerned, he has always felt that he and Anno must be good friends. I hope so, too.

Ya had said it earlier. It doesn't matter if you are betrayed by the other party, that is a good friend.

So what choice to make is her freedom, Xia Jing's will not be a friend because of her choice.

It's just—

If she chooses to escape in the end, it doesn't matter if she is a man or a woman.

Xia Jing had already made up his mind that he would beat her up and drag her back to the battlefield when the time came.

It is a single-family house located in a residential area a short distance from a private high school. The exterior is Western-style architecture, and there are no features worth mentioning. This is the destination of the car that Xia Jing and his party are riding, which is also the residence of Shazi.

Originally, she was surprised that she lived in such a simple place, but when she learned that this was not her main room, Xia Jing was shocked. It is alleged that there are three other houses in the hands of the sand in this area alone. If you expand the scope outside the county, she owns nearly ten houses in the country. Of course, there are also many people who buy dips by buying second-hand houses - however, the assets owned by the "saint" seem to be far larger than Xia Jing imagined.

At this time, everyone gathered in the living room on the first floor - the original design may have been based on this kind of opening and cooperation, not only is it spacious, but also has a large table and a dozen or so single sofas, which can be called a practical layout.

The group each found a random chair to sit down, and after Anai had brewed coffee and distributed it to everyone, the meeting officially began.

That being said, there are pitifully few things worth reporting.

Although Xia Jing and the others discovered some secrets about Qiu Yin, no one knew whether such information could be a clue to solve it. As for the sand group, the original purpose was simply to investigate the condition of the burned village and bury the remains of the deceased.

As for the surprise enemy attacks on both sides, there was no progress to be made since there were no casualties on either side. Fifteen minutes later, the report came to an end.

"About future policies."

When the report was over, Sand drank the coffee in his hand and looked around at everyone present.

Finally, his gaze stayed on Ye Ya. He said, "I still have 'holy' business to attend to. In the future, we will not actively intervene again. You can accept it, right?"

Ye Ya's head.

"Of course, Mrs. Sand has something to deal with that Mrs. Sand has to deal with, so you can take care of yours."

Then, Anno's mother smiled politely and said, "We also talked about this problem in the car, and the conclusion is the same as Sand. Since it is your turn to be active on the stage, it is better for those who live in seclusion not to get involved in the battle as much as possible. If you want the Prosperity Sect to agree with you, you should do that...... Of course, if we judge that the situation is really critical, we will also intervene unceremoniously."

"I don't want to be in that kind of predicament if I could."

After glancing at Ye Ya, who was smiling bitterly, Xia Jing looked around indifferently at everyone. An Ye still looked haggard, and for some reason, even Lin Yu looked solemn and didn't say a word. Although I was worried about whether she had any troubles, I heard that she sacrificed her mother, so Xia Jing thought she was sullen about it.

"Then again, sand."

Anno's father said as if something had suddenly happened.

"What about the others?"

"He's gone to work. After all, he has just returned to China, and there are mountains of things waiting for him to deal with."

"Can you tell him to find some time to play?" It's been a long time since I've had a drink with him."

"I see...... Speaking of Anshen, you can also look at the atmosphere, now is the time to explain this kind of idle matter?"

Sand frowned and accused.

"Why are you so cold? I really miss the cute little girl who shouted 'Brother Shen' and loved to be a fart."

Hearing An Shen's teasing, she sighed lightly.

And then—

「…… Shut up."

Coldly spat out a threatening sound.

"That, Miss Sand."

Xia Jing couldn't help but speak.

"What's the matter?"

"Were you cute when you were a kid?"

"Didn't I tell you to shut up?"

In vain, he was glared at by the sand with a face that had nothing to do with the cute eight poles. That expression is not only not related to cuteness, but even mixed with murderous aura.

"Silly boy."

Ye Ya on the side slapped Xia Jing's head.

「…… It hurts."

"Why are you making such disrespectful jokes?"

"Well, but...... I'm sorry, I was wrong."

Finding that Shazi was still staring at him, Xia Jing hurriedly apologized. Although I just couldn't control my mouth as soon as I was in a relaxed mood, I felt quite aggrieved, but in the end I gave up and cleared myself.

"Please review each of the information about Autumn Yin. I'll contact you if I find anything."

Sand looked around at everyone again and muttered, "That's pretty much it."

「…… So."

As soon as she stood up, this time somehow - her eyes fell on Lan Yang's body.

"Yaya."

"Got it."

Ye Ya, who was named, slowly stood up.

After she walked some distance from the table, she called Lan Yang.

"Come over here."

Lan Yang showed a surprised expression that could only be seen when he looked closely, and stood up obediently.

Ye Ya and Lan Yang stood face to face.

Including Xia Jing, almost no one knew what Ye Ya's plans were, so they could only wait and see what happened.

"Ana."

"Yes, Miss."

Unknowingly, Anai, who came to wait behind Ye Ya, crouched down and groped in the white wooden box.

Sandzi got up and said, "Blue Sun...... Remember when I was in the village, I specifically told you to watch my battles carefully?"

"Hmm. Remember. I'm going to take a closer look."

"yes, then you should know how to use it, right?"

Anai took a knife out of the coffin.

It is far more tall than Ya and Ana, estimated to be about two meters.

The golden scabbard is decorated with flames, and the grip is a contrasting black. The swords dyed vermilion are engraved with detailed carvings. I don't know if the blade is slender or not, although the whole knife is brightly colored and the craftsmanship is outstanding, it gives people the impression that it is fragile and not strong enough than luxurious.

Anai handed the knife to Yaya.

Ye Ya grasped the center of the scabbard with one hand and placed it horizontally - in front of Lan Yang's eyes.

「…… Hey, what is this?"

Lan Yang was stunned.

The sand lowered his eyes slightly.

「…… Blue Sun, that's what originally belonged to your mother."

"Huh......

Moment......

Lin Yu seemed to suddenly realize, Anye seemed to be taken aback, and Anye's parents immediately got up from the sofa and stood upright as if they had been informed in advance.

Although Xia Jing didn't understand what the meaning was, he hurriedly cooperated with their actions.

「…… Blue Sun."

Ye Ya's voice was much more serious than usual, and at the same time there was a slight tension.

It's like it's a ritual — no, it's not 'as if'.

Xia Jing understood.

The next thing that will happen is the ceremony.

Ye Ya began to speak——

"I am the temporary patriarch of the Deer Clan, named Yeya. In my own name, I declare it in the blood of the ancestor of the deer clan...... Here to restore the reputation and reserve of the Lan family. The proof of the war achieved by this sword of taboo and disease is hereby handed over to the Lan family for safekeeping.

"Excuse me, what should I do now?"

Lan Yang rarely showed a confused expression, and his gaze wandered.

Ye Ya relaxed his strength and said with a smile, "I'm sorry...... It's the first time I've ever experienced such a ceremony."

"Don't think it's that complicated."

Sand said aloud, "It's like the meaning of the speech. You know that, right?"

Lan Yang spent a few seconds silently pondering, and after a while she nodded—knelt down in front of Ye Ya's heels, kowtowed and accepted the long knife handed by Ye Ya, albeit with a slight lack of confidence—

"The Lan family is in charge, Lan Yang. From now on, he will be a member of the Deer Clan. I swore to support the patriarch and ......."

Her eyes fell on Xia Jing, stood up, and put the long knife into her arms with both hands.

"Trying to protect the patriarch's husband...... I swear by this knife and by my will."

Still make a coherent statement – and then laugh at it.

Xia Jing also laughed under the influence of that smile.

It's so much fun.

Lan Yang, who was ostracized by the villagers because of his mother's support for Ah Le, and was given the name of cutting off mourning clothes, almost lost his feelings, but now he is smiling like this.

Ye Ya and Lin Yu also accepted such a blue yang - although the status quo was only formal, it still allowed her to revive the separation.

That is, Ye Ya and others have proof that they have a serious face to the present and the future.

Even if it is only a small step at a time, it will be the best evidence of perseverance towards the goal.

"Thank you for your kindness."

Xia Jing frankly thanked Lan Yang.

"But if your life is in danger, you still have to escape."

"No, I'm not going to run away. I will be your shield to protect you."

"Well, at this time, I usually nod my head and say yes......

Xia Jing smiled bitterly.

Ye Ya also looked happy. Shinoha and Ki Yinno both smiled.

So-in this way, I have to work harder, Xia Jing's heart suddenly had such an ambitious thought.

……

For students, the weekend is not only a time to recharge for the upcoming week, but also a time off to fully recover from the fatigue accumulated by Friday, and a good time to indulge in youth. However, the current Xia Jing can't stand on the position of enjoying those rights, and he doesn't have the spare energy.

The reason is that since he was implicated in the deer's infighting, he spent most of Saturday in the Lost House. There, either training with Anno, or thinking about the future with Ye Ya while drinking tea, such a day may be a bit different from the way ordinary high school students use weekends.

However, this weekend, Xia Jing is not going to go to the Lost House, which is already like his own kitchen, but has another itinerary. To be precise, it was Xia Jing who decided to plan it by himself.

It was Saturday, two days after the return of the Holy Family.