Chapter 406: Chapter 406
In the deep mountains.
Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch brandished the Soul Summoning Banner in his hand.
The Ghost Soldiers Formation twisted chaotically under his control. Jiuzhen was firmly trapped within the formation.
However, Jiuzhen was also ruthless. At this time, though he was injured all over, he still stubbornly held on with his profound cultivation.
At this moment, it was clear that the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch had also reached his limit.
The mental power consumed in manipulating the Ghost Soldiers Formation was immense. The Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch and Jiuzhen had been struggling for two to three hours, and the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch was running on fumes.
Just then, suddenly, a loud booming sound came from the Ghost Soldiers Formation, which instantly crumbled, and the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch spat out a mouthful of blood.
Dark shadows were forced back. Immediately afterward, a figure suddenly darted in front of the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch. Before Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch could react, the figure's longsword had already swung down.
The head of the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch was directly severed by the figure's longsword.
With the killing of the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch, the ghost soldiers hovering around immediately scattered like birds and beasts, disappearing without a trace in a moment.
The one who had slain the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch was none other than Jiuzhen.
Jiuzhen, a Peak Earth Level Martial Artist, whose cultivation defied the heavens. Although Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch's Ghost Soldiers Formation was formidable, he had been severely injured by Ding Fan beforehand.
With injuries and facing a Peak Earth Level Jiuzhen, there was hardly a chance to lose!
Thump... Jiuzhen now knelt on one knee, supporting himself with his longsword, his body beginning to tremble slowly.
Jiuzhen glanced at the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch lying next to him. At this point, his heart was still full of apprehension.
If it weren't for the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch's lack of mental power later, causing a big gap in the Ghost Soldiers Formation, he wouldn't have gotten the chance to break the formation.
Unfortunately, Jiuzhen could no longer question Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch about Fang Ruohan's whereabouts. Given the circumstances, being able to kill the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch was already fortunate. To force him to speak was simply impossible.
Jiuzhen glanced again at the scattered pieces of Fang Ruohan's outer garment. Thinking back to the jade box engraved with the word "Forbidden Area."
Only Fang Ruohan had that jade box, which ended up in the hands of the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch. Clearly, Fang Ruohan's fate was more likely grim, coupled with the pieces on the ground.
It seems, Fang Ruohan must have been turned into a soul by Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch…
After swallowing a Medicine Pill that restored his Inner Strength, Jiuzhen barely supported himself with his longsword and walked back the way he had come…
After Ding Fan came out of the deep mountains, he immediately put away his disguise.
Now, his Big Beard imagery was definitely conspicuous, perhaps throughout the Upper Xuan Sect, everyone was searching for the man with a big beard.
After putting away the disguise, Ding Fan's burly physique changed back to his previous somewhat thin build. The face full of rugged beard changed back to the clean face of Ding Fan.
Even Ding Fan himself had trouble believing he could change into someone like Big Beard just by looking in the mirror.
Ding Fan now appreciated his disguised appearance even more, as the effort saved him a lot of trouble.
Descending from the deep mountains and not far out, he came to a small town. After some inquiries, Ding Fan knew that this place was half a day's drive from Longxi.
Ding Fan had been out for more than two days now, and by now Mu Zi and his followers must have become anxious. Therefore, Ding Fan did not dare to delay, and immediately hired a car at a high price to rush to Longxi.
Money makes many things possible. Ding Fan spent a large sum of money, and by evening, he had returned to the hotel he'd stayed at before.
"Brother Fan, you're finally back. Where have you been these past two days…" Seeing Ding Fan return, Mu Zi's eyes reddened, and she threw herself into his arms.
Ding Fan had offended many people at the auction. After he left, there had been no word from him for two days, and Mu Zi was almost frantic.
If Ding Fan had not returned, Mu Zi was ready to involve the military and police in a grid search of Longxi.
Ding Fan, seeing the red-rimmed eyes of Mu Zi, knew she was genuinely worried about him. He gently stroked the soft, boneless hair of the little beauty in his arms.
"I got delayed by some business on the road…"
"Brother Fan, I'll never leave your side again…" As she spoke, Mu Zi felt incredibly wronged, and her tears started falling like those of a grieved child, clinging to Ding Fan and refusing to let go.
Cheng Bufan was also very concerned when Ding Fan had not returned for two days, but seeing him encircled by the little beauty, he discreetly left with Qi Luomei.
At this point, it wasn't easy for Ding Fan to push Mu Zi away, so he simply let her hold on to him.
Mu Zi's hair smelled wonderful, a mix of soft orchid fragrance and feminine scent. From Ding Fan's angle, he could clearly see the beautiful view of Mu Zi's neck and back.
The white, glossy skin tempted one to give it a firm squeeze…
Mu Zi's breasts were not small, and Ding Fan could clearly feel something soft pressing against his chest.
The room was already very cozy, and being embraced by such a beautiful woman, Ding Fan couldn't help but feel his mind ripple.
"Brother Fan..." Mu Zi buried her head in Ding Fan's chest, her voice very soft, very gentle.
Ding Fan gently caressed Mu Zi's hair. He didn't speak.
"Brother Fan, I'm so worried, I'm so worried I won't see you again... Even though I know you're amazing, not receiving any news from you for two days really scared me... You know, this is the first time I've ever cared about a man other than my elders..."
Mu Zi's tone was very tender as she spoke.
It was quite a contrast to her former playful fairy image.
At this moment, Mu Zi had lost her playfulness, replaced by the gentleness that often graces a woman...
'...this is the first time I've ever cared about a man other than my elders...' Ding Fan pondered over Mu Zi's words.
The words meant more than just concern; they seemed to imply something else.
Ding Fan was not a fool. He could feel that Mu Zi was testing him...
Women are usually reserved, but when they encounter a love that makes them throw caution to the wind, even the reserved ones become very proactive...
"Alright, you're a bit tired, you should go to sleep," Ding Fan gently tried to push Mu Zi away.
A man and a woman hugging each other in a hotel room could easily spark something more.
But, as Ding Fan gently pushed her, Mu Zi showed no intention of letting go; she clung tightly to Ding Fan's waist.
"Brother Fan... am I pretty?"
Just as Ding Fan was wondering how to push Mu Zi away, she lifted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes flickering as she looked at him.
Ding Fan wasn't lying to Mu Zi; she was indeed beautiful.
"Then, would it be okay if I became your girlfriend?" Mu Zi's eyes were wide, filled with anticipation.
"I already have a wife..." Ding Fan immediately played the wife card.
Although Ding Fan had already written a letter of divorce to Ruoran, Ruoran had never left his heart. With Ruoran still in his heart, how could he let in another woman?
Disappointment flickered across Mu Zi's eyes.
However, that disappointment soon vanished, and a smile quickly appeared on Mu Zi's face.
"Brother Fan, I was just teasing you. Even if you really pursued me, I wouldn't agree. Miss Mu Zi's standards are quite high," Mu Zi said as she hopped out of Ding Fan's embrace.
Watching Mu Zi return to her usual demeanor, Ding Fan smiled in relief, silently relieved.
If this playful fairy had been serious, it would have been tricky to handle.
Fortunately, she was only teasing...
"Brother Fan, the Lu Family people have been looking for you these past two days... They said if you are back, you should give them a call," Mu Zi said as she handed a white piece of paper to Ding Fan.
Ding Fan took the paper, and sure enough, there was a phone number on it.
Ding Fan knew exactly why the Lu Family was contacting him. Recently, he said he would help them modify the Martial Arts Tome, and it seems they were reaching out for that reason now.
Ding Fan called the number Mu Zi gave him, arranging to visit the Lu Family in person in three days.
Recently, Ding Fan had been tied up with multiple matters, first the auction and then issues with Fang Ruohan. Now, with nothing else on his plate, he needed three days to get the Martial Arts Tome in order.
After making the call, Ding Fan shut himself in his room, and knowing Ding Fan would be busy these days, Mu Zi moved to stay with Qi Luomei.
During these days, Mu Zi and Qi Luomei had gotten to know each other well; with girls having much to talk about, they quickly became close friends.
With no more interruptions from Mu Zi, Ding Fan devoted himself to studying the Martial Arts Tome. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩
He had mostly figured out the Martial Arts Tome before, only needing to adjust some methods of channeling energy and balance the yin and yang to prevent the technique from harming male disciples.
Actually, modifying the technique wasn't difficult; the challenge was how to preserve the current cultivation levels of the Lu Family Disciples.
Many of the Lu Family Disciples had spent their lives on martial cultivation, achieving formidable levels. The Great Elder of the Lu Family was a Fifth Grade of Earth Level.
If they couldn't retain their current techniques, many Lu Family Disciples would go mad.
Spending a lifetime's cultivation in vain, many would rather die than start from zero. So, Ding Fan had to figure out how to preserve the current cultivation of the Lu Family Disciples and allow them to continue their cultivation without shortening their lives, so they wouldn't die young at sixty...