Chapter 264: Chapter 264

Mei Li woke up and soon learned about the events following her injury through Mu Zi's recounting.

When she heard that Ding Fan had frantically searched the entire city for the Soul Gathering Herb to save her, Mei Li was deeply moved. The nature of an assassin is to be indifferent, but after she was injured, Ding Fan did not hesitate to go to war with an Earth Level Martial Artist for her sake. How could Mei Li not be touched by such loyalty?

However, when Mei Li learned that Ding Fan had sucked the poison out of her wound with his mouth, even as a cold-hearted assassin, she couldn't help but blush.

The location of Mei Li's injury was above her right chest, one of a woman's private areas, which Ding Fan had not only seen but sucked with his mouth.

Even though she knew Ding Fan did it to treat her, Mei Li's cheeks still flushed with embarrassment.

Since Ding Fan wanted to know the details of Mei Li's injury, Mu Zi helped her into a nightgown so she could explain.

"I was on my way back when I realized I was being followed. The person's cultivation was not particularly high, but they were very strange. I didn't even see how they attacked, and I was severely wounded by them... After the injury, I barely managed to make it back here," Mei Li tried hard to recall, recounting her experience.

Ding Fan fell into a deep thought. Since Mei Li provided so few clues, Ding Fan couldn't determine who had injured her.

"During this time, if I'm not around, just stay here obediently and don't go out for anything. Your current task is to heal…," Ding Fan said.

Mei Li nodded in agreement.

Although Ding Fan's healing techniques were very skilled, the Giant Cicada's poison was too domineering, and Mei Li had still lost quite a bit of her vital energy.

Mei Li's injuries were no longer a serious concern, so Ding Fan returned to his own room. It was already around one or two o'clock in the morning, and it wouldn't be proper for Ding Fan to continue staying in a girl's room.

Mu Zi, however, showed no intention of leaving. Ding Fan didn't urge her to leave either, as Mu Zi and Mei Li seemed to get along well. Now that Mei Li was seriously injured, having Mu Zi by her side could provide additional care.

The night passed uneventfully.

The next day, early in the morning, Xiao Wu came to Ding Fan's room.

After advancing to the Fifth Level of Qi Cultivation, Ding Fan mainly rested by meditating in a seated position. Three to four hours of cultivation were equivalent to eight hours of high-quality sleep for normal people.

Xiao Wu came to see Ding Fan because Elder Mu had time and wanted to meet him.

Ding Fan got ready and followed Xiao Wu to see Elder Mu immediately.

Elder Mu and his companions were in a secluded white building with very strict security.

Xiao Wu led the way, guiding Ding Fan into the building and then to a study where Elder Mu was already waiting.

"Elder Mu sought me out early in the morning, what's the matter?" Ding Fan asked directly upon seeing Elder Mu.

"Young Master Ding… I wonder if you could tell me where you went last night?" Elder Mu asked.

Ding Fan was taken aback; he had not expected Elder Mu to summon him just to inquire about his whereabouts the previous night.

"I went to an Underground Auction House last night. Has something happened?"

Elder Mu frowned slightly and pondered for a moment before speaking. "Do you know Ye Chenming of the Ye Family?"

Ye Chenming? Ding Fan thought for a moment and then shook his head.

Seeing Ding Fan's expression and convinced he wasn't lying, Elder Mu continued, "On that day, Ye Chenming's car almost hit a child. You had a quarrel with him, and Ye Ningbing of the Ye Family was also present..." Read complete versıon only at 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽

Upon hearing Elder Mu speak , Ding Fan had a sudden realization.

That day, Ye Chenming's car nearly killed the child. Flaunting his connection to the Ye Family, Ye Chenming not only failed to apologize but also blamed Ding Fan for showing off by saving the child and ultimately causing his car to be scratched...

"So, it's that Ye Chenming. I know him, what happened?"

Ding Fan asked casually.

Although he had not been reborn for long, he had seen enough of powerful families bullying others. If the other side intended to bully him because of their status, Ding Fan was by no means afraid, just because they were from the powerful Ye Family.

"Ye Chenming is dead!" said Elder Mu.

Ding Fan's eyes widened, and his brows knitted slightly. He had a feeling that something was amiss.

"Elder Mu, what exactly happened?"

"When Ye Chenming died, someone testified that you were at the scene. Furthermore, there is rumor and speculation that your return to Yanjing was to seek revenge against the Ye Family, for the past grievances related to the destruction of the Ding Family!" Elder Mu looked straight at Ding Fan as he spoke. "Young Master Ding, you really didn't do it?"

"No," Ding Fan replied indifferently. "If I really wanted to trouble the Ye Family, I wouldn't start with a pug…"

Elder Mu nodded, concurring deeply.

Ding Fan was proud and solitary, and Elder Mu also didn't believe that Ding Fan would stoop to killing such a minor figure.

"However, Young Master Ding, the current situation is very unfavorable for you. Although Ye Chenming was not a direct descendant of the Ye Family, he was still one of their own. Now everyone is pointing fingers at you, and the Ye Family will certainly go after you to preserve their reputation," Elder Mu said.

Ding Fan smiled lightly. "I'm alone without concerns, so there isn't anything to be afraid of, at worst, it's a matter of life and death."

Elder Mu looked at Ding Fan with a glint of admiration in his eyes.

After all, the Ye Family was a colossal entity in Huaxia Country, one of the Four Great Families. Anyone who drew the attention of such a giant would naturally be cautious and wary, yet Ding Fan appeared unfettered and calm.

Facing a formidable opponent, to maintain such composure was indeed a testament to a much stronger state of mind than his own.

"Young Master Ding, I must warn you. The most formidable member of the Ye Family is none other than Ye Qingyun. It is said that he has broken through to the third grade of Earth Level! Such a person is rarely matched in the entire world..." Elder Mu said.

Third Grade Earth Level!

Ding Fan was indeed taken aback.

Since his rebirth, he had fought against Earth Level Martial Artists on only two occasions. The first was the patriarch of the Hao Mountain He Family, and the latter was Ghost Qianzi, with whom he battled fiercely last night.

Both of these individuals were only at the First Grade of Earth Level cultivation, yet both encounters had left Ding Fan with serious injuries. And now, out of nowhere, an even more formidable existence at Third Grade Earth Level had emerged. This planet truly was a place full of masters.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Mu," Ding Fan said then, bowing with the courtesy of a martial artist.

Ding Fan was genuinely grateful to Elder Mu.

With the Ye Family having such significant influence and reach in Yanjing, it was already an exceptional quality that Elder Mu didn't try to ingratiate himself with the Ye Family by handing Ding Fan over to them. Now, to provide Ding Fan with information about the Ye Family in advance was even more commendable.

Elder Mu nodded and spoke. "Regarding the Ye Family's matter, Elder Shen and I will take the opportunity to have a good talk with them, trying our best to turn hostility into friendship."

Ding Fan smiled faintly.

The situation with Ye Chenming was clearly a case of someone framing him. With someone lurking in the shadows wanting him dead, such a matter was bound to be difficult to resolve.

However, not to refute Elder Mu's kindness, Ding Fan once again expressed his gratitude...

After leaving Elder Mu's place, Ding Fan had intended to return to the guest house.

The fierce battle with Ghost Qianzi the night before had left Ding Fan with not insignificant injuries, and he needed some time to recuperate.

"Brother Fan..." Just as Ding Fan was about to return to the guest house, a crisp and pleasant voice called out from the side.

Ding Fan turned towards the voice.

The speaker was a beautiful woman in her early twenties.

Her most eye-catching feature was her long, shapely legs, symmetrical and elongated...

Even though the woman was wearing tight jeans, they couldn't hide her flawlessness.

Flawlessness, a slender waist, and proud, upright peaks...

Such a figure would elevate a woman with even an ordinary face to the ranks of beauty.

Yet, this woman also possessed a face that could cause the downfall of a state, eyes that were delicate and charming, lips soft and appealing...

It could be said that this woman was of the utmost excellence!

"Ye Ningqing!" Ding Fan instantly recognized the woman.

Back in Changling, when Ye Ningqing and her team were on a mission, Ding Fan had stepped in to help. When they parted, Ding Fan promised Ye Ningqing that he would visit her in Yanjing on her birthday.

Ding Fan was a man of his word, and his trip to Yanjing, including attending the birthday celebration, was naturally part of his schedule. However, he had not expected to encounter Ye Ningqing so coincidentally.

"It really is you... Brother Fan!" Upon recognizing Ding Fan, Ye Ningqing's eyes gleamed with joy and misted over with tears.

Every young girl has her hero dream.

Ever since returning from Changling, Ding Fan's voice and features were deeply etched in Ye Ningqing's memory.

Girls are reserved, but once someone enters their heart, they can become passionate. Although Ye Ningqing hadn't reached that level of obsession, seeing Ding Fan once again brought such overwhelming joy that her eyes misted over.

Seeing Ye Ningqing's expression, Ding Fan couldn't help but smile.

Ding Fan didn't think too much of it; after all, they had shared life and death together in Changling, and that counted for something.

"Ye Ningqing, this place is a military area. Do you think it's a marketplace, or perhaps you still think it's your Ye Family?" At that moment, a cold voice came from the side.

The speaker was a man who had been following Ye Ningqing all along. Glancing at the man,

the man appeared to be under thirty, austere in demeanor. Although his words were directed at Ye Ningqing, he looked at Ding Fan with palpable hostility.

"I should be going... I won't disturb you any further," said Ding Fan, turning to leave.

After all, this was a military area, and Ding Fan didn't want to cause trouble for Ye Ningqing.

"Hmph... Just a pretty boy with a feminine voice... Ye Ningqing, you should open your eyes when looking at people..." the man said coldly.