Chapter 1103: Chapter 1103

After Ding Fan subdued the Frost Toad, he felt that there seemed to be a hint of coldness in his aura, but it had no adverse effect on himself. However, when Ding Fan released True Qi, he could still feel the extremely strong cold qi contained within it.

The precious aspect of this cold qi is not about how much there is, but that every trace of it is incredibly pure, just like the cold qi released from the Frost Toad itself. It's important to know that the cold qi within the Frost Toad is not something an ordinary cultivator can withstand. Having this kind of cold qi is indeed a good thing for Ding Fan.

After all, his strength had improved as a result. If he were to fight with someone and the opponent got touched by this cold qi, it would certainly cause significant interference for them. Such pure cold qi isn't something an ordinary cultivator can endure.

At this time, because the Frost Toad was subdued by Ding Fan, the cold qi inside the cave gradually disappeared. Ding Fan and He Qianyao walked towards the entrance of the cave without feeling any discomfort.

Along the way, they didn't say much. He Qianyao's face was slightly flushed, seemingly a bit embarrassed, even stealing glances at Ding Fan from time to time.

To this, Ding Fan said nothing. Although the other party was very beautiful, he was not in the mood to discuss romance at this time. The most important thing for him now was to quickly find Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, and Ye Ningbing. After all, the Cultivation World is so dangerous. If anything happened to them, how could he accept it?

In no time, Ding Fan and He Qianyao reached the cave entrance. After deploying his Divine Sense, Ding Fan discovered that the Yuan Beast at the entrance had disappeared.

The two cautiously stepped out of the cave. Upon seeing the world outside gradually melting from a landscape of ice and snow, they were both inwardly shocked.

Neither Ding Fan nor He Qianyao had expected that the Frost Toad could cause such a commotion.

It's truly unbelievable, showing how extraordinary this Frost Toad is!

Once out of the cave, Ding Fan planned to part ways with He Qianyao. He looked at her and said, "Let's go our separate ways here."

Hearing Ding Fan's words, He Qianyao nodded slightly, and somewhat shyly said, "Okay, I believe we will meet again."

Ding Fan replied directly. He could tell from her words that she knew he was a disciple of the Dayang Sect and that she probably had many connections with the Dayang Sect as well. However, Ding Fan didn't say much more. He had a good impression of her, not the type of girl that annoyed him.

After a brief farewell, Ding Fan and He Qianyao parted ways and walked in different directions from the cave entrance.

He Qianyao headed down the mountain range, reflecting on the life-and-death experience she had in Beihou Mountain. She deeply regretted her past rebelliousness against her father. If she hadn't been fortunate enough to meet Ding Fan again, she might have died long ago.

Thinking of Ding Fan inevitably brought back memories of his handsome face, calm even in the face of crises, and his strong, protective back. It was all so wonderful, and she was sure she'd meet him again.

After all, he was also a disciple of the Dayang Sect, so there would be plenty of chances to meet in the future.

Thinking of this, a deep smile appeared on He Qianyao's face.

At this moment, watching the receding figure of the departing He Qianyao, Ding Fan's gaze lingered only briefly. Earlier, he had once again asked her for the whereabouts of Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, and Ye Ningbing, since he could tell that this girl was likely not an ordinary person in the Dayang Sect.

However, the result was still unsatisfactory. She wasn't aware of the Dayang Sect capturing those three mysterious people at sea.

Despite still having no results, her negative response further confirmed how formidable those three mysterious people must be. It seemed that ordinary people wouldn't know about them. Clearly, this only made Ding Fan more certain that the three mysterious captives at sea were likely Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, and Ye Ningbing.

Ding Fan knew this wasn't a matter to rush. Obtaining such top-secret information from the sect wouldn't be easy. Only by deeply infiltrating the Dayang Sect could he succeed.

Thinking of this, Ding Fan recalled overhearing some disciples in the sect discussing the inner sect disciple examination. He didn't know the details, but observing the enthusiasm of the other sect disciples made it seem like a significant event.

It would be good for him to participate. After all, entering the inner sect of the Dayang Sect would count as a deep infiltration, allowing him to quickly find out the whereabouts of Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, and Ye Ningbing.

At this time, Ding Fan encountered some unruly Yuan Beasts in Beihou Mountain Range, which suited him well.

After all, he also needed to complete his task as a new disciple. Regarding who was gracious enough to "take care" of him, Ding Fan believed that even if he didn't seek them out, they would eventually come to find him, so he'd calmly deal with whatever came his way.

Encountering some low-grade Yuan Beasts, Ding Fan swept them away with a few Wind Blades, solving the issue swiftly. Ding Fan wasn't particularly interested in these.

It was only when facing Yuan Beasts of fourth grade and above that Ding Fan would take more interest. He confirmed that due to the Frost Toad, the cold aura within his True Qi indeed made some Yuan Beasts quite troubled, noticeably enhancing his attack power.

Ding Fan understood that if an Early Stage cultivator were to cause him trouble, even without attacking them, merely releasing his True Qi would make it hard for the opponent to withstand the exceedingly pure cold aura mixed within. If he injected the cold into their body, the opponent could die from the body-breaking cold without him having to lift a finger.

As for the Frost Toad, Ding Fan had already subdued it into his Space Ring, occasionally observing this little creature already entering a state of hibernation, though not in a constant sleep. Ding Fan realized it would awaken as soon as he communicated with it via Divine Sense.

During the Frost Toad's hibernation, Ding Fan discovered it's a natural cultivation method, inherently powerful. Ding Fan felt that the cultivation speed of this little creature was astonishing; its ice crystals became noticeably more lustrous in such a short time.

Ding Fan marveled; no wonder it's a top existence among Yuan Beasts in the Cultivation World, being born a third-grade Yuan Beast. Along with such rapid and overwhelming cultivation method, it's difficult not to become a Beast King that commands respect.

Ding Fan did not overly disturb Frost Toad's hibernation, occasionally communicating to enhance their bond.

Ding Fan knew that after a period of growth, the Frost Toad could become very formidable, but he didn't intend for it to join in battles.

After all, such a treasure must not be revealed when unguarded!

After taking down several fourth-grade Yuan Beasts, Ding Fan extracted their crystal cores and returned directly to his residence within the Dayang Sect.

After more than a day, Ding Fan returned to his small forest-encircled residence.

Upon approaching his abode, a cacophony of arguments reached his ears, taking him by surprise. His residence was quite secluded in the Dayang Sect, where Ding Fan enjoyed peace, and seldom did anyone visit.

Immediately, Ding Fan released his Divine Sense to probe his cabin.

At that moment, a dark-skinned, ordinary-looking, medium-built young man stood opposite four or five white-robed disciples, confronting them with an air of defiance.

The dark-skinned young man's earnestness made Ding Fan, observing from the shadows, feel a hint of honesty. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲·𝗻𝗲𝘁

Facing the white-robed disciples, the dark-skinned young man questioned them awkwardly but angrily:

"On what basis are you arresting me, assigning me such a place; on what...what grounds do you treat me ?"

The white-robed disciples, upon hearing him, laughed wickedly:

"Hahaha...on what basis? For meddling! Out of all, you provoked our Captain, Senior Brother Meng? You had it coming!"

When he heard them, the dark-skinned youth furrowed his brows, seeming to recall something frustrating, and then resolutely replied:

"Even...even if your Senior Brother Meng is the Captain, does it mean he can harass female disciples at will? I was only trying to help that female disciple, not to offend your Captain Meng…"

The white-robed disciples smirked mockingly, as if hearing the funniest joke ever. One disciple then glared at the dark-skinned youth, his face becoming sinister, saying:

"Stop babbling, fool. Either cripple your cultivation yourself today, or we will for you, and that won't be as simple as just losing your cultivation!"

The other disciples began to laugh wickedly upon hearing their comrade, their taunting smiles fading, replaced by malice.

Seeing this, the dark-skinned young man grew increasingly tense, then grimly said:

"You can't do this. I was recruited as a sect disciple; I want to cultivate properly to become someone worthwhile, to marry my Xiang Er, to make my parents happy… I barely got into the Dayang Sect, but haven't even had time to cultivate yet..."

His words became increasingly awkward, knowing he was merely at Late Stage, while the white-robed disciples were around the same level, with one even at Early Nascent Soul Stage. He had no chance against them.

Yet thinking of his parents he hadn't supported, Xiang Er he hadn't married, and his dreams unfulfilled… Having just entered the sect and now losing his future for instinctively saving someone out of justice… Why is fate so unjust!