From one person to nine to five

Chapter 818: Battosai (3)

"Xu Fu! You finally came out!" When Kaguya Jiro saw Xu Fu, a crazy smile appeared on his face, "I have been waiting for this day for a long time!"

"Kaguya Jiro, I haven't seen you for many years, and you seem to have become even more stubborn." Xu Fu looked at Kaguya Jiro with a hint of disappointment in his tone.

"Obstinate? Hahaha!" Kaguya Jiro laughed loudly, "I'm just taking back what belongs to me! You took away my sword, my power, and tried to change me! But I tell you, I won't change! My sword only exists for killing!"

"You are wrong." Xu Fu shook his head. "The sword itself is not wrong. The one who uses the sword is wrong. You are controlled by the sword, not controlling the sword."

"Stop talking nonsense! Today, I will make you pay the price!" Kaguya Jiro roared, and moved his body, rushing towards Xu Fu like a ghost.

His sword was as fast as lightning, pointing directly at Xu Fu's vital points. Xu Fu's body shook and easily dodged Kaguya Jiro's attack. He was faster than Kaguya Jiro and his reaction was sharper.

Xu Fu did not want to hurt Kaguya Jiro, he hoped to use his power to influence him and get him back on the right track. He only defended and did not attack, constantly dodging Kaguya Jiro's attacks.

But Kaguya Jiro fought more and more bravely, his sword became faster and more fierce, as if he wanted to tear Xu Fu into pieces. He had completely lost his mind, with only killing and hatred in his eyes.

"Since you are so stubborn, let me break your obsession!" Xu Fu sighed and finally decided to take action.

He no longer dodged, but rushed towards Kaguya Jiro's sword. He stretched out his hands and grabbed Kaguya Jiro's sword like an iron clamp.

"What?" Kaguya Jiro exclaimed. He didn't expect that Xu Fu would dare to use his flesh and blood body to block his sword.

Xu Fu exerted force with both hands and broke Kaguya Jiro's sword into two pieces.

"Impossible!" Kaguya Jiro widened his eyes, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.

Xu Fu did not give him a chance to breathe, he slapped Kaguya Jiro on the chest. Kaguya Jiro only felt a strong force coming, the whole person flew out and hit the wall heavily.

"Puff!" Kaguya Jiro spat out a mouthful of blood and his face turned as pale as paper.

"Kaguya Jiro, I have shown mercy." Xu Fu looked at Kaguya Jiro lying on the ground and sighed, "Let go of your obsession and don't be blinded by hatred anymore."

"I...I won't let you go!" Kaguya Jiro struggled to stand up, his eyes still full of hatred.

"Will you come to see me again?" Xu Fu asked.

"I will keep looking for you until I kill you!" Kaguya Jiro roared and turned to leave Xinglin Pavilion. Kaguya Jiro's reappearance made Xu Fu feel a deep sense of crisis.

He knew that simply defeating Kaguya Jiro once would not solve the fundamental problem. The hatred in Kaguya Jiro's heart was like a cancer that would only continue to grow and spread, and one day it would completely devour him.

Xu Fu called together the core members of Xinglin Pavilion to discuss countermeasures. Everyone expressed their opinions and proposed various plans, but it was difficult to find a perfect plan.

"Kaguya Jiro's swordsmanship has reached perfection, and he seems to be even crazier now. He is very difficult to deal with." An elderly elder said worriedly, "Although we have many martial arts masters in Xinglin Pavilion, I am afraid it will be difficult to stop him."

"How about we ask for help from fellow martial artists?" another member suggested, "After all, Kaguya Jiro is from Battousai. If we can unite the forces of other sects, we may be able to better deal with him."

"Although this method is feasible, it is also very risky." Xu Fu shook his head. "Kaguya Jiro's whereabouts are secretive and it is difficult to find him. If we ask for help in a big way, it may alert the enemy and make him even more elusive. Moreover, the martial arts world is full of good and bad people, and not everyone can be trusted. Once a wolf enters the house, it will be more troublesome."

"Then what should we do?" Everyone looked at each other, at a loss.

Xu Fu pondered for a moment and said slowly: "If we want to completely solve Kaguya Jiro's problem, the key is to solve his obsession. If we can find Kaguya Jiro's past and understand why he hates me so much, perhaps we can find a breakthrough."

"Kaguya Jiro's past? How can that be easy?" A member said with a wry smile, "Battosai has always been secretive. It is difficult for us to find out their details."

"Everything depends on human effort." Xu Fu said firmly, "Although the strength of our Xinglin Pavilion is mainly concentrated in medical skills and alchemy, we are not without intelligence channels. I will send someone to secretly investigate Kaguya Jiro's past to see if we can find some clues."

After the meeting, Xu Fu immediately arranged several smart and capable disciples to secretly investigate Kaguya Jiro's background.

At the same time, Xu Fu did not relax the security of Xinglin Pavilion. He strengthened the defense of Xinglin Pavilion and personally taught his disciples some simple self-defense techniques to deal with emergencies.

He knew that Kaguya Jiro could attack again at any time, so he had to be fully prepared to protect the safety of Xinglin Pavilion.

As the days passed, there was still no news about Kaguya Jiro. Xu Fu became more and more uneasy. He could feel that Kaguya Jiro was secretly accumulating strength, waiting for the right opportunity to give him a fatal blow.

Finally, on a stormy night, Kaguya Jiro appeared again.

He sneaked into Xinglin Pavilion like a ghost, avoiding all defenses, and came directly to Xu Fu's residence.

"Xu Fu! I'm here!" Kaguya Jiro's voice was like a call from hell, echoing in the silent night sky.

Xu Fu had already been prepared. He sat quietly in the room, waiting for Kaguya Jiro to arrive.

The moment Kaguya Jiro broke into the room, Xu Fu slowly stood up and looked at him calmly.

"Kaguya Jiro, you are finally here." Xu Fu said lightly.

"Hmph! I said, I will keep looking for you until I kill you!" Kaguya Jiro's eyes were bloodshot, and he held a brand new sword in his hand. The blade flashed a chilling light under the reflection of lightning.

"Do you really think that killing me will solve your problem?" Xu Fu shook his head. "The hatred in your heart will only make you more miserable."

"Pain? Hahahaha!" Kaguya Jiro laughed crazily, "I've been numb for a long time! My life exists only for revenge!"

"In that case, let me end your suffering!" Xu Fu sighed and slowly stretched out his hands.

Kaguya Jiro roared and rushed towards Xu Fu, brandishing his sword. His sword was as fast as lightning, pointing directly at Xu Fu's vital points.

Xu Fu moved his body and easily dodged Kaguya Jiro's attack. He did not counterattack immediately, but kept dodging Kaguya Jiro's attacks, trying to find opportunities.

Kaguya Jiro's sword was getting faster and more fierce, and his attacks were like a storm, making it difficult to breathe.

Xu Fu dodged Kaguya Jiro's attacks while observing his movements and expressions. He found that in addition to hatred, there was also a hint of pain and struggle hidden in Kaguya Jiro's eyes.

He knew that there was not only hatred in Kaguya Jiro's heart, but he still had a trace of conscience.

Perhaps, he still has a chance to change Kaguya Jiro's fate.

Xu Fu took a deep breath and decided to take a risk. He stopped dodging and rushed towards Kaguya Jiro's sword.

"You're looking for death!" Kaguya Jiro roared, and the sword in his hand stabbed into Xu Fu's chest mercilessly.

Just when the sword was about to stab Xu Fu, Xu Fu suddenly stretched out his right hand and accurately grabbed the blade of the sword.

"Ah!" Kaguya Jiro exclaimed. He didn't expect Xu Fu to dare to use his hands to catch his sword.

Xu Fu's palm was instantly cut by the sword, and blood dripped onto the ground. But he did not let go, but held the sword tightly to prevent Kaguya Jiro from continuing to attack.

"Kaguya Jiro, do you really want to kill me?" Xu Fu looked at Kaguya Jiro with calm and firm eyes.

Kaguya Jiro was stunned. He looked at Xu Fu's calm face and the hatred in his heart began to waver.

He remembered that Xu Fu had saved his life and tried to change him. He remembered that Xu Fu had been paying attention to him silently over the years, hoping to bring him back to the right path.

Perhaps, Xu Fu was not his enemy, but his salvation.

Kaguya Jiro's hands began to tremble, and the sword in his hand became shaky.

Xu Fu slowly stretched out his left hand and gently placed it on Kaguya Jiro's shoulder.

"Kaguya Jiro, put down your sword." Xu Fu said softly, "The hatred in your heart will only make you sink deeper and deeper."

Kaguya Jiro's tears welled up in his eyes and he finally broke down.

"I...I don't know what to do..." he choked, "I don't know how to let go of the hatred...I...I..."

Xu Fu hugged Kaguya Jiro tightly, allowing him to vent his pain.

The thunderstorm was still falling, washing away all the filth and dust. Perhaps, at this moment, Kaguya Jiro's soul was also cleansed.

During the long night, Xu Fu stayed with Kaguya Jiro, listening to his stories and guiding his soul.

He finally understood Kaguya Jiro's background and why Kaguya Jiro hated him so much.

It turns out that Kaguya Jiro's parents were killed by Battousai. He was adopted by Battousai since he was a child and trained to be a ruthless killer.

His only goal is revenge, but he finds that he cannot escape Battousai's control.

Xu Fu saved him, but also made him lose his goal of revenge. He didn't know where to go and could only continue to indulge in hatred.

"From today on, you will stay in Xinglin Pavilion." Xu Fu looked at Kaguya Jiro, who had cried all night and looked a little relieved, and said softly, "I will do my best to help you get rid of the shadow of the past and find a new direction in life."

Kaguya Jiro raised his head with a confused look in his eyes: "I...can I really do this? My hands are covered in blood. I am an executioner who has killed countless people. I..."

"The past is past, what's important is the future." Xu Fu interrupted him, "As long as you are willing to put down your butcher knife, a prodigal son who returns to his parents' home is worth more than gold. I believe that you can become a useful person."

Kaguya Jiro was silent for a long time, and finally nodded: "I...I'm willing to try."

So, Kaguya Jiro stayed in Xinglin Pavilion. Xu Fu did not force him to do anything, but just let him live freely and slowly adapt to the new environment.

The members of Xingling Pavilion have different attitudes towards Kaguya Jiro. Some are wary of him, after all, he was once a killer of Battousai and his hands are stained with blood. Some people sympathize with him and think that he is a tragic figure who was teased by fate.

But Xu Fu always believed that as long as he gave Kaguya Jiro enough care and trust, he would definitely change.

He began to approach Kaguya Jiro, chat with him, and listen to his heart. He told Kaguya Jiro that life is not just about killing and revenge, there are many beautiful things worth pursuing.

He also often took Kaguya Jiro with him to practice medicine and save lives, allowing him to witness the fragility and preciousness of life and experience the joy of helping others.

Gradually, Kaguya Jiro began to like the life in Xingling Pavilion. He found that although the people here were highly skilled in medicine, they were all very humble, kind and helpful.

He began to try to integrate into Xinglin Pavilion and learn some simple medical skills and pharmacology knowledge. He found that he was actually quite interested in these things.

One day, Xu Fu brought Kaguya Jiro to a poor mountain village. The village suffered from drought, grain was harvested, villagers lived in poverty, and many people fell ill.

Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro immediately started to help the villagers. Xu Fu was responsible for diagnosing and treating the patients and preparing medicines, while Kaguya Jiro was responsible for taking care of the patients and boiling and feeding them medicines.

Seeing those sick villagers gradually recover with the help of Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro, Kaguya Jiro's heart was filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment.

For the first time, he discovered that helping others was actually more joyful than killing them.

In the process of rescuing the villagers, Kaguya Jiro also showed his talent in fighting. He used his skills to help the villagers build houses, cultivate land, and resist the invasion of wild beasts.

The villagers' attitude towards Kaguya Jiro gradually changed. They were no longer afraid of him, but were full of gratitude and admiration for him.

For the first time, Kaguya Jiro felt the warmth of being needed and recognized by others. He felt that he had finally found the meaning of life.

After staying in the mountain village for a month, Xu Fu and Hui Yejiro left. Before leaving, the villagers reluctantly bid them farewell and thanked them for everything they had done for the village.

"Mr. Xu, I... I feel like I have become a different person." On the way back to Xinglin Pavilion, Kaguya Jiro said with emotion, "I never thought before that I could help others and contribute to society."

"This is the real you." Xu Fu said with a smile, "You have always been kind by nature, but you were blinded by hatred. Now, you have finally found your true path."

Kaguya Jiro nodded, his eyes full of gratitude and determination. He knew that he would never go back to his past life. He wanted to follow Xu Fu, protect Xinglin Pavilion together, and help more people together.

However, just as they were about to return to Xinglin Pavilion, they were suddenly attacked by a group of mysterious people.

This group of mysterious people were dressed in black and holding sharp blades, rushing towards them aggressively.

"Xu Fu! Die!" The leading man in black roared, waving the long knife in his hand, pointing directly at Xu Fu's vital points.

(End of this chapter)