Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1722 - 1759: Adjournment
Immediately, Ding Fan told Long Ren about the matters concerning the young woman Jiao Jiao over the past week. For Ding Fan, although the maid was placed by Tian Zhen with ill intent, she didn’t cause any significant impact, as Ding Fan quickly noticed something odd about Jiao Jiao.
Although it didn’t cause any impact on Ding Fan, it was still considered a kind of underhanded move against him. Ding Fan knew that Jiao Jiao was not just an ordinary seductive maid; she had a few peculiarities and possessed a very powerful Bewitching Technique, even managing to enchant Ding Fan at first.
Ding Fan believed that if he hadn’t realized it in time, he wouldn’t have suffered much. But if he hadn’t discovered her motive, Ding Fan might not have remained unharmed. Jiao Jiao, skilled in the Bewitching Technique, could surely absorb his Yang Qi, which is certainly not a good thing for any cultivator.
For some cultivators with lower cultivation, having their Yang Qi absorbed could, at best, reduce their cultivation, and at worst, leave lasting ailments in the body. This poses significant drawbacks for a cultivator’s health and future cultivation. Therefore, Ding Fan couldn’t just ignore it as if nothing had happened.
If people don’t offend me, I will not offend them. But if people do offend me, Ding Fan will certainly not let them live comfortably.
After hearing Ding Fan’s account, Long Ren understood the situation and, with a worried expression, asked Ding Fan:
"Brother, did you get hurt?"
"That woman’s Bewitching Technique is indeed powerful, but to deal with me, she’s still lacking a bit." Ding Fan replied with a slight smile.
"I’m sorry, brother, for the trouble you’ve endured. I will certainly give you a just explanation for this matter!"
Long Ren felt a bit relieved knowing Ding Fan was alright but felt immensely guilty towards his brother, not expecting that even after adding more personnel, an evildoer would still target his brother. Fortunately, his brother didn’t suffer any loss, which is a blessing in disguise.
At this moment, Long Ren looked at Tian Zhen, his expression immediately darkening. Clearly, he didn’t expect this guy to dare do anything, knowing that Ding Fan is his brother. The other party dared to make a move, so wouldn’t he also dare to target you or your family? It’s simply unforgivable!
With a cold face, Long Ren looked at Tian Zhen and said icily:
"What else do you have to say?"
The moment, Tian Zhen regretted saying what he did earlier, but it was too late for regrets. Feeling dejected, he knew that his long-planned strategy seemed destined to fail, and the hope for the Spirit Vein seemed lost.
With a look of utter defeat, Tian Zhen had nothing to say.
Seeing this scene, everyone felt a sense of relief, knowing that the Lake Master’s girlfriend had already been saved by the elder brother Ding Fan. But it was unexpected that Tian Zhen would be so bold, daring to even target the elder brother of the Lake Master for a Spirit Vein.
Everyone knew that Tian Zhen and his disciple’s luck seemed to have run out, but nobody felt the slightest pity for them. In the eyes of everyone, they were just reaping the consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, everyone found Ding Fan’s superb medical skills unbelievable and also felt grateful to him. After all, thanks to his presence, a Spirit Vein of the thirty-six caves was preserved.
People understood that if Ding Fan couldn’t save the Lake Master’s girlfriend, Long Ren might have considered exchanging the Spirit Vein for Tian Zhen and his disciple’s Liuli Grass, but fortunately, none of this happened...
"Lake Master, I’ve followed you for decades. You know how efficiently and responsibly I have acted, never once doing anything disloyal to you or the thirty-six caves. Even when the Wild Wolf Gang tried to entice me, I remained unwaveringly by your side..."
At this time, Tian Zhen knew that it was truly over, and reluctantly knelt down before Long Ren, pleading for mercy.
Seeing his master like this, Leng Jian finally realized it was the end. He followed Tian Zhen, kneeling before Long Ren, looking like a defeated dog, but his eyes were full of hatred. From time to time, he glanced at Ding Fan, sitting there casually.
Leng Jian vowed in his heart that even though he and his master were defeated today, he would never let Ding Fan go!
Ding Fan’s Divine Sense was powerful beyond measure. Although he didn’t look at those two, Tian Zhen and his disciple, Leng Jian, he still noticed the venomous scorpion-like gaze from Leng Jian. Ding Fan remained seated as if nothing had happened, feeling no need to concern himself with someone like Leng Jian.
Ding Fan understood that matters concerning the thirty-six caverns were an internal affair, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for an outsider like him to get involved. He was confident that Long Ren’s handling of the situation wouldn’t disappoint him.
"Say no more. I think your suggestion earlier was reasonable. We’ll deduct five years of cultivation resources from your Qinghe Sect. As for the disciple Leng Jian, considering he’s an accomplice and out of respect for your past contributions to the thirty-six caverns, we won’t pursue any responsibility. However, Tian Zhen, as the main culprit, cannot be let off lightly, so you are dismissed from your position as Sect Master and exiled from the thirty-six caverns!"
"Ah... Thank you, Lake Master..."
To Tian Zhen, the Lake Master’s decision was a bolt from the blue. He hadn’t anticipated being banished from the thirty-six caverns, nor Qinghe Sect facing a penalty of losing five years’ cultivation resources. Such a punishment meant everything was effectively reset to zero for him.
Qinghe Sect, which Tian Zhen had built single-handedly, was now utterly gone, leaving him with nothing. He was no longer considered a member of the thirty-six caverns. Despite everything disappearing, Tian Zhen bore no resentment. After all, while the Lake Master Long Ren punished him, he went lenient on his dear disciple Leng Jian, which was somewhat fortunate amidst misfortune.
Leng Jian was brought up by Tian Zhen, who had taught him martial arts since childhood, treating him like his own son. Now, seeing his adopted son spared from severe punishment was the best outcome, especially since he was anxious that the Lake Master might rescind the treasures Leng Jian obtained from the Xuantian Secret Realm.
If that had been the case, Tian Zhen would have been in despair. He knew how much fortune his disciple had found in the Xuantian Secret Realm, and was confident that with those resources, Leng Jian would achieve extraordinary accomplishments in the future. As for himself, given his age and limited lifespan, his own fate was inconsequential.
Those witnessing the scene couldn’t help but feel a wave of sorrow for Tian Zhen. Although they had no fondness for him, Long Ren’s decision to expel Tian Zhen from the thirty-six caverns was unexpectedly severe.
After all, Tian Zhen was a Sect Master, facing not only dismissal but expulsion from the thirty-six caverns. The crowd felt a twinge of sorrow and found his plight rather pitiful, knowing Tian Zhen had risked everything to obtain the Spirit Vein, making the outcome fitting for such risks.
Luv Shi initially felt pleased witnessing this unfold. He hadn’t expected Ding Fan truly healed the Lake Master’s girlfriend’s ailment, and now Shan Shan appeared like she had never been comatose for nearly ten years.
But what pleased Luv Shi the most initially was that Tian Zhen’s plan fell through—a pointless endeavour. However, upon hearing Long Ren’s judgment on Tian Zhen, his glee dimmed, he hadn’t imagined the Lake Master would outright expel him from the thirty-six caverns.
Nevertheless, like the others, he understood Ding Fan’s decision well. After all, Tian Zhen threatened Long Ren, which was a heinous offense, utterly unforgivable.
Subsequently, Long Ren convened a meeting, since Shan Shan had awakened and the Spirit Vein remained intact, deeming a meeting unnecessary. Each elder and Sect Master returned to their quarters, leaving Ding Fan aware that Long Ren likely had much to discuss with Shan Shan, so he retired to his own room.
Though Ding had already completed his breakthrough, the time in the cave was rather rushed, leaving Ding Fan with little opportunity to consolidate his cultivation. Evidently, in the upcoming period, Ding Fan was largely unoccupied, finding it a prime opportunity for cultivation.
Thus, Ding Fan returned to his room to begin cultivating. Currently, he was a third-grade divine warrior, equivalent to a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator’s level, yet his strength wasn’t merely confined to the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Facing mid Spirit Severing Stage cultivators, Ding Fan was equipped for battle, with numerous techniques at his disposal.
Be it the Frost Toad or Thunder Pill, or the green Raw Pill—all were formidable, rare treasures. Corporately, Ding Fan’s prowess allowed him to contend against Spirit Severing Late Stage cultivators. Furthermore, during this period, the Frost Toad was recuperating silently, not immediately absorbing the abundance of Crystal Cores it had consumed, finally assimilating all its amassed energy.
Observing the creature through his Divine Sense, Ding Fan was thrilled to discover its strength had significantly surged. He anticipated that even Early Tribulation stage cultivators might struggle against the Frost Toad. Ding Fan acknowledged the Frost Toad possessed the Ancient Divine Beast bloodline, with its most striking characteristic being its phenomenal growth rate. Thus, within less than a year, it matured from a juvenile into an adult Frost Toad and escalated from its initial Nascent Soul Stage strength to its current Early Tribulation stage level.
Such an accelerated growth was undeniably astounding, achieving such magnitude in merely a year was truly formidable. Even Ding Fan had to reluctantly admire it, knowing full well the Frost Toad wouldn’t stop there, sensing its vast potential awaiting development, though requiring substantial conditions for progression.
Despite the Frost Toad’s rapid maturation, it had now reached a certain plateau, necessitating abundant resources for further advancement—something that troubled Ding Fan. He understood that as a creature of Ancient Divine Beast heritage, ordinary Beast Crystal Cores were ineffective for it.
However, Ding Fan realized they had returned to the Cultivation World, where potent Yuan Beasts were not as abundant, unlike the conditions once found in the Xuantian Secret Realm...
