Chapter 865: Chapter 865

Sikong Shangyun dared not refuse at this point, believing that Ding Fan and his group were the sort who could deliver on their words with actions.

Moreover, Sikong Shangyun had also come to a realization. Having been severely beaten by Ye Tianshi and brought to Upper Xuan Sect, he could well claim he was coerced by these people. The Upper Xuan Sect had many strong members, and this could serve as a perfect opportunity for them to help him take revenge for the humiliation he suffered.

Previously, Ding Fan had already helped Sikong Shangyun set his broken bones. Although Sikong Shangyun was now unable to use Martial Skills, there were no issues with normal activities such as walking.

At this moment, Wu Die had arranged a motorhome for the journey.

Wu Die had the support of the Longxi Auction behind her, so it was not surprising for Ding Fan that she was able to provide a motorhome.

The group boarded the motorhome, which had a hired driver. Wu Die directed the location, and after the driver closed the door, they set off towards the Qilian Mountains in Luo Province.

Nothing of note happened along the way. Wu Die had prepared an abundance of fine wine and dishes, as well as some exquisite aromatic tea, so everyone ate and slept well during the journey.

After a continuous day and two nights of travel, Ding Fan and his companions finally arrived above the ground in Luo Province.

Ding Fan didn't want to involve Wu Die further, so he asked her to take the motorhome and leave first.

Wu Die didn't insist on staying. She knew that even if she stayed, she wouldn't be of any help. Furthermore, representing the Longxi Auction, it wouldn't be proper for her to join Ding Fan at the Upper Xuan Sect in the Qilian Mountains.

After sending Wu Die off, Ding Fan, Zhang Shanlian, Ye Tianshi, and Sikong Shangyun went straight to a hotel in Luo City, Luo Province.

While settling into the hotel, Ding Fan suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure.

It was none other than Lady Fang Ruohan.

Ding Fan had met Fang Ruohan at the Barrier in Zhangjiajie, and later, during the Longxi Auction, she was persecuted in a martial contest for marriage. Disguised as Zhou Ran, Ding Fan rescued her.

Later, he sent Fang Ruohan to the Peach Blossom Female Sect, and during the time Ding Fan helped Jing Yi become the leader of the Female Sect, he had seen Fang Ruohan, but had not met her again since then.

Ding Fan had not expected to see her here at this moment.

What Ding Fan found odd, however, was that Fang Ruohan was followed by two other people.

These two were also Ancient Martial Warriors, but their cultivation was of no real significance. Yet Fang Ruohan appeared to be very obedient in front of these martial artists, as if they held something over her.

Although Ding Fan didn't know what had happened to Fang Ruohan, one thing was certain – Fang Ruohan must have been in some sort of trouble.

"What's wrong, Ding Fan?" Ye Tianshi saw Ding Fan staring off into space and asked him.

"I saw a friend. You guys settle in first; I'll go take a look." After speaking with Ye Tianshi, Ding Fan nodded towards Zhang Shanlian.

The latter nodded in return, and Ding Fan strode off in the direction Fang Ruohan had walked.

The two individuals escorting Fang Ruohan led her into a private tea house.

This tea house was decorated in an antique style, with all-wooden retro furnishings. At the entrance of the tea house were two maids dressed in Tang suits...

"Come on in, Young Master Ming has been waiting for you inside," the leading two said discourteously to Fang Ruohan.

Fang Ruohan slightly furrowed her brows in reluctance, but eventually entered the tea house.

Ding Fan followed discreetly behind. Not wanting to reveal himself before understanding the situation, he used an Invisibility Pearl to hide his presence and quietly followed them inside.

The two guides took Fang Ruohan to the door of a private room labeled "Plum Blossom" in seal script.

"Please, come in." After gesturing for her to enter, the two men stood outside the door, clearly having no intention of going in themselves.

Fang Ruohan hesitated but eventually pushed the door to the private room open.

The room was decorated in the Tang style, with wood fittings and paper windows. Japan still retained such Tang-era decorations, but they are rarely seen in China nowadays.

"Sister, you've finally come. Young Master Ming and I have been anxiously waiting for you."

As soon as Fang Ruohan opened the door, a charming voice came from inside the room.

The speaker was none other than her younger half-sister, Fang Zhiyao.

It was Fang Zhiyao who had presided over Fang Ruohan's martial contest for marriage at the Longxi Auction.

Sitting beside Fang Zhiyao was a young man in a white suit with a frivolous expression on his face.

"Where is my mother... I'm here now, let her go soon," Fang Ruohan said solemnly to Fang Zhiyao as she entered the room.

"Sister, do you know why you're still unmarried at thirty? It's because you're too stubborn. You can't go on . How will you serve a man in the future?" Fang Zhiyao taunted with a smile.

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"Young Master Ming, when you see my sister blushing, doesn't she still look a bit like a young girl?" Fang Zhiyao said to the young man in a white suit next to her with a smile.

The man known as Young Master Ming licked his lips, then said, "Your sister is very beautiful, indeed. She's like a cup of coffee, the more you smell, the more enticing she becomes..."

Facing Young Master Ming's frivolous words, Fang Ruohan's brows were tightly furrowed. "I don't have time to waste talking with you. I'm here now, Fang Zhiyao, you can release my mother now," she stated.

"Release your mother? Of course, we can. What can't sisters do for each other? It's just... now that Young Master Ming is also here, if you don't accompany him for a cup of fragrant tea, I don't think he will be pleased, and if he's not happy, then your mother won't be released..." Fang Zhiyao expressed herself with a helpless look.

Before Fang Ruohan could finish speaking, the man called Young Master Ming said, "Come on, let's drink a cup together. As long as you drink this cup of fragrant tea with me, I promise to release your mother."

As he spoke, Young Master Ming pushed a teacup forward, placing it in front of Fang Ruohan.

Fang Ruohan looked at the teacup, falling into deep thought for a moment.

"What's the matter? Sister, you clearly don't want to give Young Master Ming face," Fang Zhiyao said from one side.

The man known as Young Master Ming chuckled. "I think your sister is worried there might be poison in the teacup, right? Well then, I'll drink from your cup."

With that, the man called Young Master Ming took the cup in front of Fang Ruohan and raised it, looking at her. "Come on, sister Ruohan, let's drink together," he suggested.

Fang Ruohan indeed worried about poison in the teacup earlier, but seeing Young Master Ming switch cups, she no longer harbored suspicion.

Immediately, Fang Ruohan picked up the cup. "So if I drink this cup of water, you will release my mother!?" she demanded.

The one called Young Master Ming nodded. "I have never deceived a woman in my life," he professed.

After hearing what the man known as Young Master Ming said, she clinked her cup with his and together, they drank the fragrant tea.

"I've drunk the tea, can you release my mother now?" Fang Ruohan addressed the man known as Young Master Ming.

At this moment, the man called Young Master Ming gave Fang Ruohan an evil smile. "Deceiving women is what I enjoy most. To think you would believe a man's word, that a man would only hug you and not do anything at night, but isn't it true that plenty of women end up being deceived..."

Fang Ruohan looked at Young Master Ming warily. "What do you mean?" she asked.

The man known as Young Master Ming didn't speak, but Fang Zhiyao on the side started to giggle. "Sister, you really are dense. Young Master Ming deceived you. Your tea was poisoned..."

"Poisoned..." Fang Ruohan stepped back nervously.

At this moment, Young Master Ming directly took out a pill from his pocket and swallowed it. "Both cups were poisoned. If I didn't drink, how could I possibly trick you into drinking it?"

"You... you... you shameless!" Fang Ruohan suddenly felt dizzy...

"Shameless? There's nothing wrong with that. Being able to embrace the woman I like and sleep with her for the night, even if it's shameless, what of it?" The one called Young Master Ming now stood up.

Fang Ruohan hurried to the door, but feeling extremely dizzy, it took her a long time just to find the doorknob.

Even after finding the doorknob, she still couldn't open the door; it had clearly been locked from the outside.

Perhaps because of the poison, Fang Ruohan felt weak all over, without any inner strength. Otherwise, she might have been able to break the door and escape.

"Regardless, Fang Zhiyao, I still share the same father with you, why... why do you have to frame me ..."

Fang Zhiyao snorted with disdain from the side. "I never considered you my sister. Your death would actually be a greater benefit to me," she said coldly.

After saying this, Fang Zhiyao turned to the man known as Young Master Ming. "This woman, I'll leave her to you, don't disappoint my favor toward you."

The one called Young Master Ming replied with an evil smile, full of confidence. "Don't worry; with my stamina, going ten rounds in one night wouldn't be an issue..."

At this, Fang Zhiyao also showed a satisfied smile, looking at Fang Ruohan. "Sister, don't thank me too much. Tonight, you will get to fully enjoy the pleasure of being a woman."

"You... you can't... touch me." Fang Ruohan strugglingly leaned against the wall to prevent herself from falling. "My man is Ding Fan, and he will never let you go," she said with difficulty.

The one called Young Master Ming laughed. "I must admit you've got me a bit scared. If your man is that brilliant, then summon him out; I would love to see what he can do to me! I'm even going to take pictures of the whole process when I have you later… to let your man … to let the whole world see your perfect body... hahaha..."

"You... you beast..." Fang Ruohan bit her lip fiercely, whether from despair or rage, her lips were already bleeding.

"You deserve to die!" Just then, a figure appeared abruptly in front of everyone.

Upon recognizing the person, Fang Ruohan's eyes widened in shock. "Ding Fan..."