Chapter 863: Chapter 863

"I don't have the time." Ding Fan said indifferently.

"You..." Ye Tianshi now felt an impulse to explode in anger, and he promptly rolled up his sleeves and stood up.

"If you want to fight, we can go outside and find a quiet place, Ding Fan." Ding Fan calmly responded.

At this point, Ding Fan was quite confident in defeating Ye Tianshi. He knew that even a martial artist at the Heavenly Level Peak was no match for him, now that his Golden Core had formed.

After hearing what Ding Fan said, Ye Tianshi frowned and then sat down very reluctantly.

The two had just competed in Inner Strength, and in front of Ding Fan, Ye Tianshi was utterly defeated. If Ding Fan hadn't shown mercy, Ye Tianshi might have lost face in front of the younger generation.

Ye Tianshi was no fool, he could see that he was no longer able to overpower Ding Fan.

"Young Master Ding, Senior Ye came to find you because he really had no other choice," said Huan Er, who had been silent until now.

Ding Fan glanced at Huan Er.

Huan Er continued, "There has been a development with Ling'er. The area around her ears has started to turn black these past few days, and Senior Ye is worried that her body won't be able to hold out much longer."

Ye Tianshi also hastened to add, "Ding Fan, think about how good I've been to you in the past, helping you marry a beautiful wife like Lan Qier and even offering to take you as my disciple. Now that I'm in trouble, you can't just ignore it, right?"

By now, Ye Tianshi knew that using force to intimidate was utterly ineffective, so he could only resort to playing pitiful, hoping that Ding Fan might soften and help him.

Marrying Lan Qier? Ding Fan was speechless for a moment. That had indeed been Ye Tianshi's mischief back then. He hadn't expected Ye Tianshi would now bring it up as leverage.

"Fan is my husband, what wild matchmaking are you attempting?" Mu Zi who was by the side, heard this and was very unhappy, pouting her lips and frowning.

At this point, Ye Tianshi truly had lost any semblance of dignity as a respected elder. He hurriedly tried to curry favor with Mu Zi by saying, "I was merely causing trouble back then. To speak of a good match, I think you and Ding Fan are the ones who are truly suited for each other. How about I help pair you two up?"

After hearing Ye Tianshi's words, Mu Zi just rolled her eyes twice in response.

At this moment, Ding Fan coughed lightly.

Ye Tianshi really could be quite mischievous, and left unchecked, who knew what kind of trouble he'd cause next.

"Senior Ye, have you been to the Immortal Realm?" Ding Fan asked.

Ye Tianshi nodded his head. "I have been there in the past, although back then I went to steal the Divine Power Herb..."

Ding Fan pondered briefly and then said, "Even if we go to the Immortal Realm together now, they won't give us the Divine Power Herb. On the contrary, we'll likely be pursued and targeted all the way."

Ding Fan knew that Ye Tianshi was worried for his daughter and was thus indulging in flights of fancy, so he helped by providing a reasoned analysis.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Ye Tianshi's brow furrowed even more tightly. "Ling'er's ear area has already turned black, if we can't restore her with the Divine Power Herb soon, I fear it won't be long before she... she..."

Ye Tianshi's voice trailed off, as he didn't know what to say next.

"I believe there's always a solution. At the end of the grand competition on Serpent Island, representatives from the Immortal Sect mentioned that they would soon summon me and Nalan Xiong for a decisive battle..." Ding Fan consoled him, "What's more, even if the people from the Immortal Sect don't come for me soon, I believe there must be Spirit Grass in this world that can cure Ling'er..." Ding Fan stated.

After listening to Ding Fan, Ye Tianshi sighed. He also knew that he probably had to do as Ding Fan had suggested, given that a trip to the Immortal Realm with Ding Fan would indeed likely result in relentless pursuit.

"Then from this moment on, I shall not leave your side. When people from the Immortal Sect come looking for you, or when you have obtained the Divine Power Herb, only then will I leave." Ye Tianshi, after pondering for a while, spoke to Ding Fan as if he had made up his mind.

Ding Fan had not expected things to take such a turn. Looking at Ye Tianshi's resolute expression, he found it hard to say anything more.

"That's fine. I'm about to make a trip to the Upper Xuan Sect; my wife has been taken by them, and my return this time is to make arrangements for Mu Zi," Ding Fan honestly revealed.

"The Upper Xuan Sect? They've taken your wife? No problem, leave this matter to me, I'll obliterate them for you." Ye Tianshi was inwardly seething with anger he hadn't been able to vent. Hearing about a trip to the Upper Xuan Sect, he eagerly volunteered, thumping his chest.

Ding Fan had not truly considered that, but, if Zhou Ruoran had been mistreated, he would not mind eradicating the Upper Xuan Sect outright.

Ding Fan now had the strength to do so.

It wasn't just that he had powerhouses like Ye Tianshi and Zhang Shanlian by his side. With his current Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivation, he was indeed formidable enough for the Upper Xuan Sect to fear. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝙣𝙚𝙩

"Mu Zi, have you contacted Wu Die?"

Yesterday, while Mu Zi and Ding Fan were waiting for Wu Die, they ran into Zhang Shanlian who had something urgent to attend to, so Ding Fan had stepped out with him, and he didn't know what had transpired afterward.

"Wu Die has already arrived, but because of his reason, I didn't meet Wu Die," said Mu Zi, while pointing at Ye Tianshi.

Yesterday, with Ye Tianshi arriving fiercely, Mu Zi was worried that he harbored ill intentions, so she didn't dare to make contact with Wu Die.

"Mu Zi, give me Wu Die's contact method later, and you and Huan Er just wait here," Ding Fan said.

Although he had many experts following him, accidents could happen. After all, the Upper Xuan Sect was the foremost among the Hidden Sects.

Mu Zi was also aware of her own limits and acknowledged that with someone as powerful as Ye Tianshi accompanying Ding Fan, she really wouldn't be of much help.

"Okay, then Sister Huan Er and I will wait for you here," Mu Zi said obediently.

Ding Fan then gave Mu Zi some instructions, telling him to behave during this time, and to listen to Sister Huan Er.

However, actually, Ding Fan wasn't too worried about Mu Zi being bullied. Little fairies always tend to bully others; getting others to bully a little fairy, now that would be difficult.

Afterwards, Mu Zi gave Ding Fan Wu Die's contact information.

Ding Fan called Wu Die, agreeing to meet her at the restaurant where he and Mu Zi had dined yesterday. Afterwards, Ding Fan took Ye Tianshi with him to the restaurant to meet with Zhang Shanlian and Wu Die.

When Ding Fan and Ye Tianshi arrived at the restaurant, Zhang Shanlian was already there. Ding Fan quickly introduced Ye Tianshi to Zhang Shanlian.

When Ye Tianshi learned that the person sitting in front of him was from the Spirit Sect's Zhang Shanlian, he felt an unreal sensation.

Having lived for four or five hundred years, Ye Tianshi had seen his fair share of the world; he had heard of the Hidden Sects and the Spirit Sect, and even of Zhang Shanlian before.

That was a big shot from the Spirit Sect.

But Ye Tianshi didn't understand how Ding Fan could be associated with such a person. It seemed a bit too fantastical.

Zhang Shanlian, on the other hand, didn't put on any airs, treating Ye Tianshi, who was brought by Ding Fan, politely.

As the three of them were chatting, Wu Die finally walked into the restaurant from outside.

However, this time Wu Die had four or five people following her.

"I've said it before, I have a boyfriend, and he... is my boyfriend..." Wu Die said to the people behind her as she walked up to Ding Fan and sat down closely beside him.

Ding Fan looked at the few people following behind Wu Die; they were all Ancient Martial Warriors, and the person leading them was a man in his fifties.

"Wu Die, as long as you follow me, whether it's from the sky, the ground, or the water, you just name it, and I'll get it for you... What can this pretty boy give you..." the elder sneered disdainfully as he glanced at Ding Fan.

Upon hearing this, Ding Fan understood the situation—the elder was pursuing Wu Die. Quite ambitious indeed, a man in his fifties chasing after Wu Die.

"But I just like the tender and delicate ones. With you, I'm afraid my teeth aren't strong enough," Wu Die said, giggling as she spoke.

As she laughed, her chest bounced, causing the elder to inadvertently stare a little too intently.

"Wu Die, come with me." Perhaps driven by desire, the elder, ignoring Ding Fan, reached out his hand to grab Wu Die's arm directly.

At that moment, Wu Die did not dodge or evade. She just kept smiling at him.

Just as the elder's hand was about to grab hold of Wu Die, Ding Fan snatched her away, and taking advantage of the momentum, Wu Die promptly leaped into Ding Fan's arms, leaving the elder grasping at thin air.

Ding Fan, holding Wu Die in his arms, was momentarily speechless. Was he being harassed by a female hooligan?

Seeing Wu Die escape into Ding Fan's arms, the elder's anger flared. He turned his right hand into a fist and smashed it directly towards Ding Fan's face.

As the elder's fist was about to land, Ding Fan's right hand swung lightly.

Slap... the elder's hand was promptly knocked aside by Ding Fan.

"Ah! Kid, you dare to strike me, you must be tired of living!" The elder saw Ding Fan effortlessly deflect his punch and grew even more infuriated.

"Grab this youngster, let's find a place with no one around and have some fun..."

Ding Fan had no intention of going along with these people.

At that moment, Wu Die whispered from within Ding Fan's embrace. "Brother Fan, aren't you looking for the location of the Upper Xuan Sect? He is a dog of the Upper Xuan Sect, he should have the information you need."

Hearing this, Ding Fan mostly understood the situation.

Wu Die bringing them here wasn't a coincidence; from her previous words, it was because these few people knew about the Upper Xuan Sect. Whatever method Wu Die used to bring this man in was unclear.

Ding Fan was somewhat speechless at that moment; Wu Die indeed had a unique way of handling things. Even her methods of gathering information were different from others.

"No need to drag me; you lead the way, I'll just follow along," Ding Fan said indifferently.

"Fine, but you better not play any tricks..." The elder warned Ding Fan fiercely before turning to Wu Die, "Wu Die, soon I'll show you the vigorous side of a true man."

Ding Fan felt nauseous at that moment, what kind of masculine energy could this old fellow posses? This was truly an elder who couldn't stand being lonely...

Subsequently, the elder led the group with Ding Fan, Ye Tianshi, and Zhang Shanlian trapped in the middle, and they left the restaurant with great fanfare.

The group then hailed several taxis, and after everyone got in, the cars left the city.

"These fools who don't know when they are about to die!" Ye Tianshi looked at the taxis sandwiching him and was speechless.

He, Ding Fan, or Zhang Shanlian, any of them could easily wipe them several times over... He wondered if they would cry after learning the truth...