Chapter 946: Chapter 946

Ding Fan sat cross-legged here, his mind calm and steady.

He was waiting for the man called Xiao Wei here.

The other party had been ruthless and aggressive, even using powerful Inner Strength to attack among the crowd. It was precisely because of this that Ding Fan was stirred to take the initiative and challenge him to a duel.

Before long, the sound of footsteps echoed from afar.

Ding Fan released his Divine Sense and quickly discerned that two groups of people were approaching. The first group consisted of two individuals—Xiao Wei and the woman named Luo Li.

Behind them followed the second group, consisting of seven or eight people. These individuals all possessed cultivation levels above Earth Level. They didn't appear to be reinforcements but rather seemed more like people tailing the siblings.

Upon reaching the pine grove, Xiao Wei had none of his previous arrogance. He now hung his head, silently standing behind the woman.

Luo Li stepped forward directly.

"Friend, we are not here to duel. Earlier, my brother Xiao Wei was at fault, and we've come to apologize." Luo Li said this and turned towards Xiao Wei. "Xiao Wei, don't you know to go over and apologize?"

The seated Xiao Wei clearly feared Luo Li greatly. While reluctant, he still walked up to Ding Fan.

As the apology was made, Ding Fan saw no reason to pursue the matter further.

Ding Fan's impression of Luo Li was rather favorable. She seemed confident, cultured, and graceful—though her appearance resembled Wu Die, her personality felt entirely different.

"Do you know people from the Longxi Auction House?" Ding Fan suddenly asked Luo Li.

Luo Li was momentarily taken aback, not expecting Ding Fan to ask this question. But then her eyes lit up. "Could it be that you know someone who looks like me?"

Seeing her reaction, Ding Fan did not conceal the truth. He nodded slightly. "I indeed know someone who looks like you."

Upon hearing this, Luo Li trembled with excitement. "Do you know where she is now? If you can help me find her, I'll reward you..."

Though Xiao Wei appeared displeased by Luo Li's enthusiasm, he stood by silently.

"I only know she is at the Longxi Auction House. Her whereabouts are rather unpredictable, so I don't know her exact location. What's your relationship with her?" Ding Fan asked.

Luo Li hesitated before replying, "She's my twin sister. I've come this time with the important mission of bringing her back."

Swish, swish... Before Luo Li could finish her words, the second group trailing behind them suddenly encircled all three of them.

Xiao Wei's expression grew serious as the surrounding figures tightened their encirclement. Luo Li also felt tense.

Ding Fan acted as though he hadn't noticed the surrounding individuals. "After the auction, I can send her a message for you if you need."

Wu Die had given Ding Fan the invitation for the Hidden Sects gathering—this was a big favor, and Ding Fan naturally intended to thank her face-to-face. Leaving a message wouldn't be a problem.

"Kid, you'd best forget about sending any message. None of you are going to leave here alive." One of the elders encircling Ding Fan spoke coldly.

"Qi Guangzhi, what are you doing?" Luo Li asked, feigning composure.

"What else could we be doing? Naturally, killing you all," said the elder named Qi Guangzhi with icy disdain.

"The Shi Family will never let you get away with this," Xiao Wei declared loudly.

"The Shi Family?" Upon hearing the name, Qi Guangzhi chuckled dismissively. "To tell you the truth, we have already joined forces with the Ghost Sect. After the auction, we'll wipe out your Shi Family completely. But today, you two little pests can go first—I'll send you to the grave!"

Luo Li's expression grew solemn. After pondering for a moment, she said, "This has nothing to do with him; we just met. We don't even know each other's names. Let him go."

Qi Guangzhi sneered. "Let him go? Impossible. He can blame his association with the Huangshan Shi Family."

"Sister, I'll cover you—run!" Xiao Wei drew his Longsword decisively, ready to fight.

Luo Li furrowed her brow slightly but said nothing further.

She clearly knew that escaping today would be nearly impossible.

"Friend, I'm sorry for dragging you into this," Luo Li apologized to Ding Fan.

Ding Fan respected Luo Li for her thoughtfulness. Even in a critical moment, she was concerned about him being implicated.

"Just a few rabid dogs—easy to deal with," Ding Fan responded calmly.

Both Xiao Wei and Luo Li turned to look at Ding Fan.

Others might not know the strength of these people, but the siblings certainly did. These individuals were elite members of the Huangshan Qi Family. Furthermore, now that the Qi Family had joined forces with the Ghost Sect, dealing with them would be anything but simple.

"Kid, I didn't expect you to be so arrogant. Let me teach you a lesson!" Qi Guangzhi gave a signal to two of his men, who immediately approached Ding Fan with Longswords.

Both men were no ordinary practitioners; their cultivation was at least Grade Eight Earth Level. At a distance of less than three meters from Ding Fan, they attacked simultaneously, their swords flashing to enshroud Ding Fan.

Luo Li, worried Ding Fan would be disadvantaged, prepared to step in to assist.

She didn't believe Ding Fan could handle two of the Qi Family's experts alone.

But just as Luo Li moved forward, a piercing sound broke through the air, accompanied by a surge of violent force.

The Qi Family members nearby were immediately thrown off balance by the shockwave.

As for the two men advancing on Ding Fan, they were cleanly bisected, falling in two pieces.

Xiao Wei, Luo Li, and even the remaining Qi Family members were stunned into disbelief. Two Grade Eight Earth Level experts had been instantly killed by Ding Fan.

How could this be possible?!

Qi Guangzhi's face filled with terror as he stood there.

Ding Fan was so young, and yet his cultivation was terrifyingly strong... Facing him now, Qi Guangzhi felt like he wasn't staring at a man, but a monster!

Xiao Wei swallowed hard at the sight.

Recalling how he had previously challenged Ding Fan to a duel, he now felt grateful his sister had stopped him.

Otherwise, facing such overwhelming power, he wouldn't have even known how he died.

"You're still here?" Ding Fan swept his gaze calmly over the crowd. "I wouldn't mind wiping all of you out."

The Qi Family members, now entirely demoralized, turned their eyes to Qi Guangzhi.

Qi Guangzhi dared not utter even a single threat. He simply motioned for them to retreat, and the group fled without a word.

Watching the Qi Family retreat, Xiao Wei and Luo Li still felt as though the entire encounter was surreal.

The Qi Family and Shi Family had been entangled in enmity for centuries, with their strengths evenly matched. Even the Shi Family's patriarch would have struggled against such a group.

Yet Ding Fan had single-handedly sent them fleeing with shocking precision!

"It's over... You can leave now," Ding Fan said to Luo Li and Xiao Wei.

"Friend, you must be a good friend of my sister," Luo Li said to Ding Fan.

Ding Fan nodded slightly. Indeed, he had befriended Wu Die since their meeting at the Longxi Auction. She had helped him many times since.

Seeing Ding Fan's response, Luo Li quickly asked, "In that case, can we travel together?"

Ding Fan paused in surprise.

Xiao Wei was equally taken aback. Clearly, he hadn't expected his sister to invite Ding Fan to join them.

Luo Li continued, "If I'm not mistaken, you're heading to the Lushan Auction. We're going there as well. Wouldn't it be better to go together?"

Ding Fan regarded Luo Li thoughtfully.

No doubt, she was worried about the Qi Family returning to cause trouble, which was why she wanted him along.

However, since she was Wu Die's sister, Ding Fan felt obligated to help. "Alright, let's go together."

Luo Li beamed. "Thank you… Thank you so much."

"It's late—we should start moving," Ding Fan said calmly.

"Alright, let's go."...

A villa in the outskirts of Lushan City.

"What did you say? Those two insignificant Shi Family brats were saved by someone?"

In the living room, a short elder glared furiously at Qi Guangzhi. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝙣𝙚𝙩

The elder appeared over a hundred years old, but his stature was unusually small—barely half the height of a normal person.

"Patriarch, that person was unbelievably strong. With just a single Wind Blade, he killed two Grade Eight Earth Level disciples outright. I didn't dare fight him directly; I was afraid he'd slaughter us all," Qi Guangzhi explained.

The elder's gaze turned sharp and cold.

"How old is this person?" the elder demanded.

"He should be in his early twenties..."

Bang! Before Qi Guangzhi could finish, the short elder slammed his right hand down on a tea table, shattering it into pieces.

Qi Guangzhi trembled, utterly silent.

"Qi Guangzhi, are you telling me that a mere twenty-something child managed to terrify my Qi Family's elites?" The elder's tone was icy.

"Patriarch, I… I swear I'm not lying. That man's power was truly overwhelming."

"Don't get angry, Patriarch. Since he's so formidable, leave this matter to me." At this moment, a young man stepped forward.

It was none other than Song Jiacheng, who had previously been severely injured by Ding Fan.

"Weren't you just gravely injured? What can you do?" the Qi Family patriarch asked coldly.

"Don't worry—I have a way to make them turn against each other..." Song Jiacheng said with a sly smile.