Grasping the Evil-Chapter 981: This Junior... Dares Now
Within the Southern Clan, Ning Fan’s act of slaying a Quasi-Saint caused quite a stir.
On Mu Island, the gathered cultivators were also astounded by Ning Fan’s near-miraculous achievement.
How could Ning Fan, with mere Eternal Calamity Immortal Venerate cultivation, kill a Quasi-Saint with a single palm strike? What kind of divine skill was that golden palm print, so terrifying in its power!
Was Ning Fan’s true cultivation indeed just Eternal Calamity, or was he hiding it?
Every person, including Daoist Wood Pine, harbored doubts in their hearts, each with different guesses, yet no one voiced them to inquire of Ning Fan.
However, Xiang Mingzi, who had a close relationship with Ning Fan, was less concerned and secretly asked about the matter. Ning Fan’s response was that he relied not on cultivation suppression but on a divine skill specially countering the Southern Clan’s Barbarian Sect to slay Man Daosan’s Quasi-Saint clone.
Ning Fan genuinely connected with Xiang Mingzi and did not conceal this matter, though he did not elaborate.
This was enough to shock Xiang Mingzi, who, with all his Quasi-Saint experience, had never heard of a divine skill enabling an Immortal Venerable like Ning Fan to instantly kill a Quasi-Saint.
Absurd, this matter was truly too absurd! Had he not seen it with his own eyes, Xiang Mingzi would never have believed such a fearsome divine skill existed! His regard for Ning Fan heightened to unprecedented levels; this young man’s methods were indeed endless. Perhaps, even without his help, Ning Fan could still contend with the Dark Clan...
Wu Laoba was even more excited, claiming that recognizing Ning Fan as his master proved to be a wise decision! Slaying a Quasi-Saint—how many could accomplish such a feat across the Four Heavens! That scene left Wu Laoba with burning blood, increasing his respect and fear for Ning Fan.
"Master, might you be a Second-Rank Quasi-Saint? Have you hidden your cultivation?" Wu Laoba secretly asked Ning Fan once.
"What do you think?" Ning Fan responded ambiguously.
"I believe the master isn’t, but the master has means to kill a Second-Rank Quasi-Saint, relying on something rather than mere cultivation suppression... Is Little Ba guessing correctly?" Wu Laoba asked submissively.
"Little Ba?" Ning Fan was slightly startled; Little Ba...
"Little Ba is just little me; before outsiders, I am Wu Laoba; before the master, I am only fit to be a Little Wu Ba... Master, oh master, you are truly formidable! Slaying a Quasi-Saint—heehee, could you teach me that divine skill?" Wu Laoba asked, as obedient as a lapdog.
"This divine skill cannot be imparted to you... But if you remain obedient and faithfully follow me, there will be benefits for you in the future," Ning Fan said with deep meaning.
"Indeed... the master relies on divine skill rather than cultivation to slay Quasi-Saints." Wu Laoba secretly confirmed this, suddenly surprised that the master seemed intentionally candid with him?
Was this trust? Or a reminder? Perhaps there was deeper motive in this act...
Nonetheless, the master mentioned rewards for loyal following...
Wu Laoba’s eyes burned with hope; what did it matter if the master wasn’t currently a Quasi-Saint? With such incredible talent, the future surely wouldn’t fare worse than Daoist Wood Pine. Plus, when he imparted a few peerless divine skills to me, heehee, imagine Wu Laoba dominating the Four Heavens!
Thus, from this incident, Wu Laoba’s loyalty to Ning Fan greatly increased, an unexpected benefit indeed.
The journey to Mu Island had ended. Ning Fan bid farewell to Daoist Wood Pine after making an agreement and headed back toward the Dongming Star Domain. Accompanying him were only Lv Wen and Wu Laoba; Xiang Mingzi didn’t return to the Dongming Star Domain but went elsewhere to visit several friends, claiming he seldom ventured out.
Until Ning Fan departed, Daoist Wood Pine remained unclear about how Ning Fan kept his eyes shut while slaying the Quasi-Saint...
"Getting old, truly old. The future will surely see a place for this young man in the Dreamland Realm. At this moment, facing the threat of the Dark Clan, if this old man can lend him a helping hand, perhaps good karma can arise, and who knows what good consequences may come..."
After Ning Fan left, Daoist Wood Pine sequestered himself again to prepare for potential confrontations with the Dark Clan.
Swallowing the Carp Eye, he saw even more images, then attempted to take the fifteenth step on the Origin Bridge... If successful, his strength would surely advance again...
...
Upon returning to the Dongming Star Domain once more, Ning Fan intended to fulfill the promise made to the Luo Family, awakening the War King.
Although physically on Mu Island, with a single thought, he could let rain fall on Dongming, sensing the situation of the Luo Family, whose preparations were nearly complete, about eighty to ninety percent done.
Along the way, Lv Wen engaged in congenial conversation with Ning Fan. Lv Wen’s character, dedicated to repaying favors and exacting revenge, shared certain commonalities with Ning Fan, thus their personalities harmonized. Moreover, after this episode, Lv Wen chose to stand by Ning Fan’s side, dealing with the Southern Clan’s difficulties, bonding with Ning Fan through adversity; such partnerships are true friendships, even if spanning merely a century.
"The Southern Clan’s threat has subsided, it seems. Even if a Southern Clan Quasi-Saint seeks you out in the future, out of their fear, they’ll treat you courteously without excessively troubling you. However, do not underestimate the Southern Clan; heed this brother’s advice. The Southern Clan’s cultivators are most obstinate, akin to unruly mules in the mortal realm. While they fear you and treat you politely, pushing them too severely will turn them into mad dogs, fighting relentlessly. Furthermore, the Southern Clan’s highest forbidden area harbors a severely injured Ancient Great Cultivator... If the Southern Clan sends more people, do not push them too hard!" Lv Wen advised.
"Rest assured, elder brother, I know my limits."
"Yes, this trip is for saving the Luo Family’s War King, isn’t it? In recent years, the War King of the Luo Family’s condition has worsened, forcing the Luo Family to seek pills and remedies everywhere but finding no salvation for the War King. Additionally, I hear that several renowned old eccentrics accepted the Luo Family’s invitation, attempting rescue with various secret techniques rather than using the Luo Family’s War God Art, all returning severely injured... I don’t know the specifics, but reports claim the War King has birthed a demonic entity within, presenting significant danger... If your connection with the Luo Family isn’t strong, perhaps avoid involving in this troubled water, as even several Immortal Kings suffered severe injuries from the War King’s internal demon..."
"Oh? The War King birthed a demon inside?" Ning Fan was slightly startled but merely surprised, unchanged in his plans.
He was a man of his word and would ensure the promise to the Luo Family was fulfilled, regardless of the demon’s strength; this journey would honor his commitment!
"That demon reportedly possesses Pinnacle Immortal King cultivation, and I also heard the Luo Family’s ancestors were seemingly cast-offs from the Southern Clan. But after several generations, the Luo family’s Southern Clan bloodline had thinned considerably. The Luo Family cultivates in battle, possibly originating from the Southern Clan’s four divisions’ Combat Unit. If true, the demon could well be the mythical entity of the Southern Clan’s Combat Unit, the Witch God..." Lv Wen shared further details known to him with Ning Fan.
"Witch God?"
Ning Fan was slightly stunned, hearing for the first time that the Luo Family might originate from the Southern Clan’s Combat Unit. Nonetheless, he didn’t doubt the credibility; Lv Wen spoke with conviction, implying certainty.
A demon with Pinnacle Immortal King cultivation, likely the legendary terrifying entity from the Southern Clan’s Combat Unit, the Witch God... Alas, about the Witch God, details were scant for Lv Wen too, likely known in-depth only by the Southern Clan’s higher echelons.
Ning Fan pondered slightly; Pinnacle Immortal King was beyond his ability to defeat. Whether slaying Quasi-Saints or Dao Carp, he relied not on his cultivation. His true power exceeded Wu Laoba’s but wasn’t overwhelmingly strong.
Fortunately, he had the God-Extinguishing Shield for protection. Even facing an Eight Tribulations Celestial Emperor, self-defense was ensured, so fear of a demonic Witch God was unwarranted. Within the context of self-preservation, using the War God Art to rescue shouldn’t pose excessive danger...
Ning Fan’s group, all cultivators of profound prowess, traveled at full speed and returned shortly to the Dongming Star Domain.
Tianhai Star, the Cultivation Star where the Luo Family’s War King resides.
Inside the Luo Family’s main hall, Patriarch Luo Shi was currently smiling humbly at a few guests, three of them renowned Fragmented Thought Elders of Eastern Heaven fame. Besides Luo Shi, several known juniors from the Luo Family, such as Luo Xuan and Luo Xiao, were present.
Among the three guests, two were at the Later Stage of Shattered Thought, and the strongest person was an elder who was a half-step into the Peak of Shattered Thought. In terms of cultivation, they were all far superior to Luo Shix. In such a scenario, the juniors such as Luo Xuan and Luo Xiao had no right to speak.
Previously, when Ning Fan was delayed from appearing in the Eastern Heavens, Luo Shix sought help to save the War King. These three guests were the alchemy experts invited by the Luo Family back then, all of whom were Silver Elixir Grade Ninth Revolution Pill Refinement Masters, known in the Eastern Heavens as the ’Three Elders of Magic Pills.’ Moreover, they were originally brothers, and by combining their efforts, they could attempt to refine even the Ninth Revolution Golden Pill.
Unfortunately, although their alchemy skills were indeed high, they were unable to produce pills that could awaken the War King. In their final attempt to save him, they were severely injured by the demon within the War King, and filled with fear, they dared not attempt to save him again.
As the saying goes, it’s easy to invite the deities but hard to send them away. The three of them were terrified of the demon, constantly making excuses to avoid helping the War King, yet they were unwilling to leave the Luo Family.
Ah, the Luo Family, those who came to save the War King were almost guaranteed anything they asked for; pills, cauldrons, whatever they needed, the Luo Family would present to them. The Three Elders of Magic Pills were loose cultivators without family resources. If they stayed in the Luo Family, they could enjoy food and drink and use the family’s resources for cultivation, and the family’s medicinal materials to enhance their alchemy skills. Having tasted the benefits, they were reluctant to leave the Luo Family.
Luo Shix had summoned the three today with the intention to send away these three deities.
Now that Ning Fan had returned to the Eastern Heavens, the Luo Family could rely solely on Ning Fan and no longer needed to depend on these parasites.
The thought of these parasites only taking and not helping enraged Luo Shix. Because the Luo Family was eager to save the War King and offered generous terms, everyone in the Eastern Heavens, from cats to dogs, wanted to come to the Luo Family to gain some benefit and linger without leaving. Most of them, however, were not enthusiastic about saving anyone; they just wanted to take the Luo Family’s resources for cultivation.
Like the Flesh Mountain Cultivator who attacked Ning Fan earlier, and the current Three Elders of Magic Pills, the present Luo Family included all sorts of people, left with no choice previously. But now, well...
"Respected Daoists have expended much effort to treat our ancestor for decades. This is a small token of gratitude from our family to you three," said Luo Shix.
With a wave of his sleeve, three jade boxes appeared on the wooden table beside the Three Elders of Magic Pills. Although sealed, a faint medicinal fragrance still emanated from the boxes, indicating that what was contained within was not ordinary.
The Luo Family treated them generously and even provided a parting gift. They certainly had not mistreated anyone.
Alas, the Three Elders of Magic Pills did not appreciate this kindness. Dan Lingzi, the second elder, and Dan Xiuzi, the third elder, both darkened their faces and coldly questioned, "What do you mean, Daoist? Are you trying to drive us away?"
"It’s too unpleasant to say ’drive away.’ Over the years, how well have you lived in our Luo Family, and how much effort have you put into saving the War King? I won’t mention it. I just wanted to leave you some dignity. You should go, and so maintain some face. Our Luo Family War King no longer needs your concern!" Luo Shix’s gaze was equally cold. As the Family Head of the Luo Family and an elder of the Godly Void Pavilion, he was giving these people face, but he certainly wasn’t afraid of them!
"Good for you, Luo Shix! Good for the War King Luo Family! When you needed us, you used sweet words. Now that you don’t, you burn bridges? Just three Blue Spirit Roots of five hundred million years, do you think you can dismiss us brothers as beggars?" Dan Lingzi angrily exclaimed.
"Do you think your War King Luo Family is still the Luo Family of old? The Luo Family has already declined! You may be an elder of the Godly Void Pavilion, but we have people there too, people with a higher elder position than your Ninth Elder’s. We are not intimidated by your Godly Void Pavilion background! With your cultivation just having broken through to the Mid-Phase Shattered Thought, you’re even less in our eyes! If you want us to leave, sure, but we demand one hundred five-million-year Spirit Medicines. Not one less! If you can’t gather the medicines, we three brothers will consume your Luo Family dry and see what you can do!" Dan Xiuzi sneered.
The eldest, Dan Leizi, said nothing, closing his eyes in meditation, clearly dismissing Luo Shix.
What was the War King Luo Family? Just a declining force, a wall that everyone pushes over. They might as well step on it while they have the chance; after all, the law does not punish numerous offenders!
Moreover, they indeed had backing in the Godly Void Pavilion, with elder positions higher than Luo Shix’s Ninth Elder.
Luo Xuan’s beautiful eyes flashed with anger, and Luo Xiao and the young talents of the Luo Family were even more outraged. How could they not be angry at someone defaming their family?
"Your backer is probably the Eighth Elder Feng Hai?" Luo Shix suppressed his anger, narrowing his aged eyes as he uttered an unrelated remark.
This time, the expressions of the Three Elders of Magic Pills changed, indicating that Luo Shix had struck a nerve.
Luo Shix’s anger grew.
The larger the force, the more internal strife. A hundred years ago, the Eighth Elder Lei Jinshi died because of Ning Fan. The new Eighth Elder, Feng Hai, disliked the Luo Family and intentionally tolerated parasites like the Three Elders of Magic Pills to remain in the Luo Family, consuming its resources.
If the War King were still here, who would dare bully the Luo Family like this!
"Since you know who our backer is, you should understand we do not fear the Luo Family. Let’s make it fifty Spirit Medicines. Give my brothers fifty five-million-year Spirit Medicines, and we promise not to help the Eighth Elder maneuver against the Luo Family. How does that sound?"
The eldest, Dan Leizi, thought for a moment and decided to make a small concession. After all, it wouldn’t be wise to push Luo Shix too hard.
Luo Shix nearly laughed in anger!
To give these people a single five-million-year Spirit Medicine already was a great favor from the Luo Family. Fifty five-million-year Spirit Medicines... Ha, they really thought they were as common as cabbages!
"Take these three Spirit Medicines if you want them. If not, return them to me. I won’t send you off!" Luo Shix laughed angrily and motioned for tea to be served to his guests.
"How dare you! Just a mere Luo Family..."
Dan Lingzi and Dan Xiuzi erupted in anger, slamming the table and about to attack Luo Shix. Suddenly, an extremely cold pressure descended from the heavens, pinning them down.
This single pressure was like heaven collapsing, as if countless thunderclaps erupted in their ears, roaring incessantly. It felt like their divine sense was about to explode, simply unbeatable!
Both of them groaned, spurting blood. Dan Leizi was not spared and turned pale under the pressure, his very spirit was injured!
The Three Elders of Magic Pills were both shocked and furious, but more than that, they were terrified.
All three were strong practitioners at the Later Stage of Shattered Thought, yet they couldn’t withstand this pressure! Who was it that exerted this pressure!
An Eternal Immortal Venerable! No doubt about it, this pressure carried the domineering presence of ancient eons. Only someone of eons cultivation could have such an awe-inspiring presence that left the three of them... powerless to resist!
When did the Luo Family acquire an Eternal Immortal Venerable as an ally!
"Daoist Luo Shix, when did your Luo Family become so chaotic that all sorts of strange people showed up? Could it be that Ning Fan needs to help you clean them out? After all, I am considered a Guest Elder of your Luo Family, and hearing people belittle the Luo Family makes me uncomfortable," came a voice.
The newcomer was none other than Ning Fan’s group!
Lv Wen, at least, was known to many Eastern Celestial Cultivators. Ning Fan’s face was less familiar, given that a hundred years ago, he was just a junior and not widely recognized.
Wu Laoba was even less familiar, but his eonian pressure was equally intimidating.
The Three Elders of Magic Pills were gasping, as three ancient strong individuals had arrived at the Luo Family! Two Immortal Venerables and one Immortal King!
The pressure that acted upon them came from Ning Fan! Among the three, he stood at the forefront, seemingly the leader!
Wait, he said his surname is Ning! Could it be...
He is the Rain Immortal Monarch, Ning Fan, who recently stirred up Eastern Heaven?! The ruthless man who didn’t kill the newly ascended Immortal Venerable, Deyun Ancestor!
"Rain Monarch, please calm down! We three brothers did not know your honor is a Guest Elder of the Luo Family. If we had known, we would never have dared to oppress the Luo Family! This matter was our recklessness, so we three brothers will forgo these spiritual medicines and take our leave!"
The Three Elders of Magic Pills were terribly afraid of Ning Fan. Ning Fan’s oppressive aura was not only strong but also filled with extremely terrifying Evil Qi. The three were demonness, highly sensitive to such aura, and it was unmistakable that Ning Fan had definitely killed more than just one Immortal Sovereign like Deyun Ancestor. They could not provoke such a powerful person, as doing so would put them in grave danger!
No wonder the last time they three brothers went to Elder Feng Hai to ask if they should continue staying at the Luo Family, Feng Hai advised them to leave as soon as possible. It turned out... the Luo Family had such a backing, a presence even Elder Feng Hai feared!
The Three Elders of Magic Pills only wanted to leave this place of trouble quickly, but sadly, as they were just about to step out of the main hall, Ning Fan’s cold voice echoed again.
"Did I allow you to leave!"
Thunk!
The three of them jumped internally, thinking in panic that the Rain Monarch might be about to rise up and kill!
After all, most of Ning Fan’s stories circulating in Eastern Heaven were about how many people he had killed. From the Void Fragmentation, he had dared to set up an array, slaughtering a hundred immortals, and after that... tsk tsk tsk, that was no ordinary cultivation road; the Rain Monarch’s path was paved with bones. Compared to such a person, the Three Elders of Magic Pills felt embarrassed to call themselves demons.
Thankfully, what Ning Fan said next was not about ending their lives. He simply ordered, "Ten years! Within ten years, return everything you’ve taken from the Luo Family over the years. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
The three of them heaved a sigh of relief and respectfully said, "Do not worry, your honor. It won’t take ten years, at most three. We three brothers will definitely return everything we owe to the Luo Family." Return, they must return! Otherwise, they would surely be targeted by the Rain Monarch!
Though it is now widely spread in Eastern Heaven that the Ancient Chaos is nearing its end and the Dark Clan wishes to kill Ning Fan, those are just rumors. Not every old monster will act against Ning Fan upon hearing rumors. The Three Elders of Magic Pills were well aware of their place. Whether it’s the Dark Clan or Ning Fan, becoming involved in such muddy waters would lead to a swift demise. They didn’t wish to tread those paths; they preferred to find a weak and easily oppressed family to muddle through, for safety...
Thus, despite Luo Shix’s attempts to retain the Three Elders of Magic Pills, Ning Fan’s mere three sentences frightened them off.
All because... the Luo Family now had Ning Fan as their backing!
"Forgive us for the embarrassment, Ning Daoyou... In order to save the War King, our Luo Family unknowingly attracted many parasites. Alas, let’s not talk about it. Everyone, come forward and pay respects to the Rain Monarch!" At Luo Shix’s order, Luo Xuan, Luo Xiao, and the other young talents of the Luo Family all stood up, showing respect to Ning Fan, Plague King, and Wu Laoba.
Luo Xuan lowered her head, not daring to look up, for fear of rudeness. Her beautiful eyes bore amazement, and bitterness as well. It had been a hundred years since she last saw Ning Fan, and he had already reached such heights. Back then, she already felt she couldn’t catch up to Ning Fan, and now, they were worlds apart...
Luo Xiao, on the other hand, was full of admiration and worship. To their generation of masters, Ning Fan was a legend. In a century, he rose from Fate Immortal to Immortal Venerable, and no one from this generation can rival him!
Even from the previous generation and the one before that... even those old monsters who’ve lived for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, how many dared to provoke the current Ning Fan!
Among the young generation of the Luo Family, Ning Fan had only slight acquaintance with Luo Xuan and Luo Xiao. Seeing the two not daring to lift their heads in front of him, he couldn’t help but sigh.
"No need for such formalities, just be as you were then."
These were his words, yet facing the current Ning Fan, Luo Xiao and the others couldn’t manage to act unfettered. Even Luo Shix was more cautious and wary, fearing uttering something inappropriate in Ning Fan’s presence...
As it was, Ning Fan didn’t feel like chatting with the people of the Luo Family for long. After some brief conversations, he got to the main topic.
The preparations to save the War King were almost ready, and by the next day, it should begin.
Ning Fan meticulously inquired about the procedure for saving the War King and also asked about the entity inside the War King. Unfortunately, Luo Shix had little knowledge about the entity and could provide very limited intelligence to Ning Fan. The repeated sentiment was that the creature was extremely dangerous with a Pinnacle Immortal King’s cultivation level, warning Ning Fan to be extremely cautious when saving the War King tomorrow.
What remained was to wait.
Ning Fan, Lv Wen, and Wu Laoba temporarily resided in the Luo Family. Wu Laoba was Ning Fan’s footman; naturally, he went wherever his master did. Lv Wen was Ning Fan’s sworn brother, discussing taking up a position as a Guest Elder at the Qianqiu Sect, wanting to join the Qianqiu Sect to help Ning Fan.
Of course, Ning Fan wouldn’t refuse, and the matter was quickly settled. The three temporarily resided at Broken Spear Peaks, where Ning Fan had stayed a hundred years ago to comprehend its battle intent.
Yet after just a hundred years, there was already a sense of change...
Lv Wen and Wu Laoba rested in their respective lodgings, preparing for the possibility of combating the creature while saving the War King the next day, which would require their assistance.
Ning Fan, meanwhile, walked alone in Broken Spear Peaks, occasionally encountering some Guest Elders of the Luo Family. Upon seeing Ning Fan, they were all full of reverence and trepidation.
Only one person, upon seeing Ning Fan, was overjoyed — Wang Meng, who had once provoked Ning Fan but was taken as his footman.
"Wang Meng pays respect to the master!"
Upon seeing Ning Fan, Wang Meng immediately bowed respectfully, this bow carrying unparalleled admiration, unlike a hundred years ago.
A hundred years prior, though he feared Ning Fan, he still had some pride as a Crossing Truth Realm master and a bit of discontent.
A hundred years later, Ning Fan was now the untouchable Eternal Immortal Venerable, while he remained at the Initial Stage of Crossing Truth. For a Crossing Truth Realm master to serve an Immortal Venerable as his master was not demeaning, but rather aspiring. How fortunate he was to have an Immortal Venerable master, truly a blessing!
Even though this master was now in a precarious position, coveted by the legendary secret clans, but... the master is an Immortal Venerable!
Although the master had a somewhat cold and fierce personality, difficult to get along with, but... the master is an Immortal Venerable!
Despite it all... the master is an Immortal Venerable!
As long as the master was an Immortal Venerable, in Wang Meng’s eyes, Ning Fan was flawless, the truth incarnate.
"It’s you, haven’t you broken through to the Mid Stage of Crossing Truth yet?" Ning Fan, seeing it was Wang Meng, couldn’t help but recall memories from a hundred years ago, smiling slightly.
Wang Meng perked up! The Immortal Venerable master was smiling at him, such a great honor! Alas, he let the master down. The master took a hundred years to break through to Immortal Venerable, yet in a hundred years, he hadn’t even advanced from the Initial Stage of Crossing Truth to the Mid Stage. He... he wasn’t worthy to be a slave for the master!
"This humble one deserves death, I am guilty, I have worked hard but lack the talent to even step onto the true bridge of the Mid Stage Crossing Truth..." Wang Meng said with shame.
"A hundred years is normally not enough time for an ordinary person to break through a level in the Crossing Truth Realm. I recall you having the Eight Extremes Battle Body; your potential is not bad, all you need is some experience."
Pausing for a moment, Ning Fan pondered slightly before continuing.
"Speaking of which, there was no enmity between us at first. You provoked me, and I planted a Restrictive Spell on you, taking you as a servant. A hundred years have passed, and now I return your freedom and grant you a blessing, thus resolving this cause and effect."
As soon as Ning Fan said this, Wang Meng was immediately shocked, kneeling and bowing fiercely.
"I beg Master not to abandon me! I am willing to cultivate diligently, willing to serve Master for a lifetime. If I did something wrong and angered Master, I’m willing to change! I can change anything!"
After years of cultivation, surprisingly Wang Meng felt unusually flustered in his heart.
During the hundred years when Ning Fan was not around, Wang Meng, due to being Ning Fan’s slave, received considerable favor from the Luo Family, leveraging Ning Fan’s reputation, he got plenty of benefits, and in his heart, there was indeed a trace of gratitude toward Ning Fan’s kindness.
Occasionally during meditation, he would even think of Ning Fan, his lucky master, and offer a few prayers for Master’s safety.
Finally waiting for the master’s return... only to find that the master no longer wanted him!
Clearly free, yet Wang Meng did not feel happy, instead, he felt somewhat uncomfortable. He couldn’t quite figure out whether he longed for Ning Fan’s eternal Immortal Venerable reputation or missed the days of being constantly teased by Ning Fan. Or perhaps, he had become addicted to being a servant, not wanting to gain freedom?
"If you can live with a straight spine, do not bow down. Becoming addicted to being a servant..."
Ning Fan sighed slightly, with a flick of his sleeve, he unraveled the Restrictive Spell on Wang Meng. Then, with a flick of his finger, he tapped Wang Meng’s forehead, leaving Wang Meng’s eyes dazed, his divine sense in tremendous pain, seeing scene after scene of wondrous sights, seemingly containing countless Dao Enlightenments...
Those were the Dao Enlightenments Ning Fan had comprehended during his cultivation journey, only a portion; if Wang Meng could comprehend them, it should be enough to make him break through to Mid Stage Enlightenment, it was just a matter of time.
"Thus, our master-servant relationship is ended, our cause and effect are resolved. Go now, retreat and absorb these insights."
Ning Fan waved his hand and walked past Wang Meng’s side.
Instantly, Wang Meng unexpectedly felt a sense of sorrow, as if Ning Fan’s departure meant there would be no further connection between them, just as Ning Fan said, the conclusion of cause and effect.
The white-haired Wang Meng, at this moment, truly seemed like a loyal old servant with a sour feeling, with a touch of reluctance...
"In the future, rest assured and stay with the Luo Family. After all, you are a Guest Elder of the Luo Family. Of course, if you wish, you can join the Qianqiu Sect. In this way, although we are not master and servant, if opportunities arise in the future, I can still guide you once or twice."
Ning Fan said with significant intention. He was serious this time, truly preparing to develop the Qianqiu Sect.
Whether it was Enlightenment or Immortal King, those who could be drawn into the Qianqiu Sect were recruited with complete effort.
Wang Meng’s eyes immediately lit up, and his sorrow was swept away.
"Can I still join the Qianqiu Sect? Very well, joining the Qianqiu Sect would also allow me to contribute to Master’s ambition of dominating the Eastern Heaven!"
It’s decided!
Even Ning Fan, usually expressionless, almost broke his composure at that moment.
To dominate the Eastern Heaven? When did he ever have such a plan? Wang Meng actually wanted to assist him in dominating the Eastern Heaven; this old fellow had quite the ambition...
To dominate the Eastern Heaven, well, if such a day truly comes, it would be interesting.
Being able to dominate the Eastern Heaven would make one the Ancestral Emperor from the Eastern Heaven...
Ning Fan slightly drifted off in thought, walking along the mountain path, and suddenly saw Luo Xuan under a Bodhi Tree.
Luo Xuan was leaning against the tree, holding a piece of worn white cloth, seeming lost in thought. Upon Ning Fan’s arrival, she was slightly surprised, hurriedly putting away the cloth and greeting.
"Luo Xuan of the Luo Family, pays respect to Rain Monarch."
Her greeting was without fault, yet carried an indescribable sense of alienation. Within this alienation, there was some deliberation, as if she didn’t truly wish to be so distant, but dared not climb high...
"That white cloth..." Ning Fan had just asked when Luo Xuan’s face flushed with embarrassment, hastily explaining,
"It’s something left by an old acquaintance, not anything special..."
Not anything special, yet you keep it like a treasure? This lie, so lacking in skill...
With Ning Fan’s eyesight, even expressions unseen by Luo Xuan were captured by him, further enhanced by the Mind Reading Technique, he quickly saw through Luo Xuan’s heart.
It was the cloth from his clothing, left when he first arrived at Tianhai Star, colliding with Tianhai Star with Vertical Golden Light...
A piece of torn cloth, yet this woman has kept it till now; the affection within, how could Ning Fan not see it?
Unfortunately, Ning Fan’s feelings for Luo Xuan at most held a slight favor...
"Accompany me for a chat; in this grand Luo Family, there is not a single person who speaks sincerely anymore." Ning Fan gazed at the familiar Broken Spear Peaks scenery, sighing slightly.
"Junior, junior doesn’t dare..." Luo Xuan immediately refused nervously, her heart thrown into disarray the moment Ning Fan invited her.
"You don’t dare, then let’s leave it..." Ning Fan sighed again and walked past Luo Xuan’s side. Indeed, things change over time...
Luo Xuan’s eyes instantly reddened.
She clearly longed to speak with Rain Monarch, yet... why couldn’t she face her true heart...
"Wait!" Luo Xuan took a deep breath, seemingly regaining some of her pride as Miss Xuan of the Luo Family.
"Hmm?" Ning Fan paused his steps, surprised to look at Luo Xuan.
"Junior... dares now." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
