Chapter 326: Chapter 326

"I grew up in a Sect from a very young age... Our Master taught us that men should adhere to principles, and women should remain chaste... That night... That night in the cave when I slept in your embrace... I... I am yours now..."

Ding Fan had not expected Xian Shui to come to him in the middle of the night just to say this; He was never skilled in matters of romantic affection. At this moment, he really was a bit bewildered.

At this moment, Xian Shui's face was flushed like peach blossoms, truly a feast for the eyes. Ding Fan did not doubt that if he asked her to stay and keep him company now, she would not refuse.

However, Ding Fan was definitely not that kind of person. At that time, Ding Fan had stuck to his own path, and it took him a long time to let Ruoran into his heart. How could he possibly let another woman in so easily now? Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑~𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖾~𝖓𝖊𝖙

"Xian Shui, you don't have to worry about that night. We didn't have any real contact... so, you can't really be considered unchaste..."

Ding Fan felt that discussing chastity with a beautiful woman in the dead of night was truly bizarre.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Xian Shui's eyes reddened suddenly. "Brother Fan, do you look down on me..."

Seeing Xian Shui's about to cry expression, Ding Fan was at a loss for words. "That... That's not it, you are very beautiful, no one would look down on you..."

"Then... Is it because you have too many women by your side, and you're worried they won't accept me..."

Hearing Xian Shui say that, Ding Fan was completely dumbfounded. Since when did he have many women?

"You've misunderstood..."

Ding Fan was about to explain, but Xian Shui didn't wait for him to do so. She continued, "Brother Fan, I won't be a bother to you, and I won't care how many women you have. My master said that it is quite normal for a man to have several wives and concubines..."

"It's really not what you think..." Ding Fan truly didn't know how to explain it to Xian Shui.

"Brother Fan, I will behave well..." With those words, Xian Shui suddenly stood up, bowed respectfully to Ding Fan without waiting for his response, and then ran out of Ding Fan's room at a quick pace.

Ding Fan thought about what Xian Shui had just said - how could she assume he had many women around him?

After pondering for a bit, Ding Fan realized the reason: Mei Li, Lin Qingqing, Ye Ningqing, Ye Ningbing, Mu Zi...

But that was just having more beautiful women living nearby, how could it be construed as having too many women around him...

After thinking for a while, Ding Fan decided to forget about these vexing matters.

Realizing there wasn't much time left before the Longxi Auction, Ding Fan resolved to refine a flying sword.

Many experts showed up during the auction in Yanjing, but the Longxi Auction held every three years was said to attract even more significant figures.

The world is full of extraordinary people. Although the highest cultivation Ding Fan had seen was in Ye Qingyun of the Ye Family, it was possible there were Martial Artists of Earth Level or higher rank out there.

Although Ding Fan was a Cultivator, facing those higher-ranked Martial Artists, he wouldn't be a match. For the moment, it seemed the only way to quickly increase his combat power was to refine a flying sword.

Ding Fan had nearly all the necessary materials ready: Heavenly Sense Stone, Telepathic Stone... and the longsword obtained in Changling...

Besides these, the Nine Luminaries Fire in Zi Zi had matured quite a bit. Therefore, with Ding Fan's current cultivation level, refining a flying sword would not be particularly challenging.

Ding Fan took all the materials out of the storage ring, but he did not rush to start the refinement. First, he summoned Zi Zi and threw a Pill to the creature.

Zi Zi was covered in red fur; although it still looked adorable during play, its temperament was changing, beginning to carry an air reminiscent of the King of Longevity.

After swallowing the Pill, Zi Zi happily rubbed against Ding Fan's neck affectionately. He allowed Zi Zi to show its affection freely.

Ding Fan then got the cauldron ready and placed the longsword inside. Following that, he communicated with Zi Zi mentally.

Zi Zi was very cooperative and rushed over, spewing out the Nine Luminaries Fire. Ding Fan skillfully threw the longsword into the cauldron.

He continued to circulate his True Qi, controlling the flames of the Nine Luminaries Fire...

The man and his beast worked together in perfect harmony.

In the Cultivation World, Ding Fan had some insight into Artifact Refining. After all, as a Loose Cultivator without the backing of a Sect, he had to learn many things by himself.

Back then, Ding Fan was fortunate to have received guidance from a master of Artifact Refining. Thus, on Earth, Ding Fan could certainly be called a master of Artifact Refining.

Controlling the Nine Luminaries Fire, Ding Fan waited until the temperature was just right before throwing the Telepathic Stone and Heavenly Sense Stone into the cauldron. Afterward, he pricked his finger and let two drops of blood into the cauldron.

It was a critical moment, as the success of the flying sword hung in the balance. Ding Fan handled the situation carefully, and after an indeterminate length of time, a brilliant light flashed within the cauldron.

During the time Ding Fan refined the sword, Zi Zi sat obediently on his shoulder. Seeing the luminous flash, Zi Zi excitedly jumped up to the top of Ding Fan's head, bursting with joy.

Ding Fan was also very pleased. He lifted the lid of the cauldron, and amidst swirling clouds of Immortal aura and dazzling light... he reached out and grabbed the flying sword, which slowly rose from the cauldron into mid-air.

Ding Fan's eyes lit up, and with a flick of his right hand executing Finger Decision, the flying sword seemed to sense Ding Fan's consciousness and immediately started to wander around the room.

The flying sword followed Ding Fan's consciousness and performed various actions non-stop.

The last time he had controlled a flying sword dated back to his previous life, and now, as he controlled it once again, Ding Fan felt a mix of emotions within his heart.

In his past life, he had died alongside a powerful adversary over a Spirit Grass. After being reborn, going through numerous dangers, and then meeting Ruoran, he thought they could be together forever, but instead, fate had separated them.

"This flying sword shall be called the Selfless Sword..." Ding Fan murmured.

To forget the past, to forget oneself...

After all, he and Ruoran were not from the same world; perhaps this was fairer for Ruoran.

At that moment, someone knocked on Ding Fan's door.

Without dwelling on it any further, Ding Fan quickly retracted his thoughts and promptly stored away the flying sword. His cultivation was not high, and controlling the flying sword was still too much of a drain on his True Qi. Even for just a brief moment, Ding Fan could feel the emptiness in his dantian.

Ding Fan opened the door.

Standing at the doorway was none other than Mu Zi, who was now dressed in military attire, displaying an exceptional martial spirit.

"Brother Fan, Sister Ningbing has awakened and she wishes to see you!"

Ding Fan glanced at the time; it was already past nine in the morning. Truly, in the world of cultivation, time was elusive. To Ding Fan, refining artifacts felt like it was done in the blink of an eye.

"Alright, let's go see her now," Ding Fan nodded.

Immediately, Ding Fan and Mu Zi made their way to Ye Ningbing's room. However, upon opening the door, Ding Fan was surprised to find Xian Shui helping Ye Ningbing wipe her face.

"Brother Fan, Sister Ningbing is currently incapacitated, and as her sister, I had nothing else to do, so I came over to take care of her a bit," Xian Shui, noticing the astonishment in Ding Fan's eyes, hurriedly explained.

Ding Fan was speechless for a moment.

Sister Ningbing? Act as her sister?

This sounded somehow like the plot of "Legend of Zhen Huan" he had accidentally come across some time ago... Were these people really forming a harem around him?

"Sister Xian Shui is so diligent. Early in the morning, she was already helping us clean up..." Mu Zi walked over and, draping an arm around Xian Shui's, chimed in.

At this point, Ding Fan suddenly remembered what Xian Shui had said the night before, that he had to perform well!

Perform well... with the women around him?!

Ding Fan felt a sense of being overwhelmed.

"Sister Xian Shui, I have something to discuss with Ding Fan. Could you and Sister Mu Zi please..." Ye Ningbing stopped there.

But Xian Shui understood and nodded. "Alright, Sister, I'll head down first!"

"Brother Fan, you guys talk. I have something to attend to in the squad, so I'll be going first as well." With that, Mu Zi and Xian Shui turned to leave.

For a moment, only Ding Fan and Ye Ningbing were left in the room.

After Mu Zi and Xian Shui left, Ye Ningbing didn't say a word, and Ding Fan didn't know what to say, making the atmosphere awkward for a time.

Today, Ye Ningbing's complexion was much better than the day before, her originally pale face now having a touch of rosiness, though she still appeared somewhat weak.

Despite this, Ye Ningbing did not show any signs of discomfort from her weakness. Instead, her sickly state added a soft and ethereal beauty to her.

"Thank you..." It was only after a while that Ye Ningbing broke the silence.

Ding Fan glanced at Ye Ningbing. "I did not intend to rescue you specifically. If you must thank someone, thank Mary..."

Ye Ningbing was taken aback; she hadn't expected Ding Fan to be so indifferent to her.

"I want to thank you for sparing the Ye Family... For sparing my brother Ye Chenliang..." Ye Ningbing said.

"Did you come to say just that?" Ding Fan looked at Ye Ningbing.

Ye Ningbing pondered for a moment, her gaze shifting, before speaking. "I keep my word. You spared the Ye Family and my brother, and from that moment, I am your woman. And I will be devoted to you!"

Ding Fan looked at Ye Ningbing...