Chapter 975: Chapter 975

Ding Fan admired Wang Enming a bit; if he didn't go into acting, it would truly be a waste of such talent.

The emotions of repentance he displayed were so vivid that even Zhao Yan and the Spiritual Pearl on the side felt embarrassed to reject Wang Enming.

Finally, full of remorse, Wang Enming stuffed the Jade Pendants into the hands of the three people before leaving.

At this point, Ding Fan chose to remain silent. Saying too much now would only serve to heighten the tension unnecessarily.

After chatting in Ding Fan's room for a while, Zhao Yan and Spiritual Pearl returned to their rooms.

Just after the two returned to their rooms, Ding Fan suddenly sensed a very familiar aura.

It was the same aura from the emaciated elder at the auction in Mount Lu that day.

When coming to Ming City, Ding Fan heard on the taxi radio that two mummified bodies had appeared at a construction site in Ming City. At that time, Ding Fan had already suspected this matter was related to that emaciated elder.

Encountering this elderly figure here clearly showed that the Wang Family had some dealings with him.

The Wang Family, colluding with the Ghost Sect and now connecting with evil cultivators, truly was a malignant tumor that couldn't be left alone.

Ding Fan cautiously extended his Divine Sense to probe.

Having been strengthened by the Emperor Pit Bronze Mirror, Ding Fan's Divine Sense was already quite formidable. Controlling it without letting the other party notice was not a difficult task...

The emaciated elder was sitting cross-legged atop a large stone deep within the vineyard, his eyelids drooping as if already in meditation.

At this moment, Wang Enming came running up to the emaciated elder.

The emaciated elder called Ming Chen didn't even lift an eyelid. "Did you complete everything I instructed you to do?"

Wang Enming nodded. "It's all done, Master. You should have seen it; those three were completely fooled by me. They genuinely thought I was there to make amends and apologize..."

Ming Chen appeared slightly impatient. "Did you entrust the Jade Pendants to those three?"

"I did, Master. How could I not carry out your orders?" Wang Enming said with a fawning smile.

"Master Ming Chen, don't forget, when you deal with those three, make sure to leave that woman, Zhao Yan, for me... Since they're all going to die anyway, it might as well be convenient for me first..." Wang Enming said with a sly grin.

"You're blinded by lust; for all your Wang Family's Hidden Sects standing, you still don't understand even this much..." Ming Chen said blandly.

"Live a day, enjoy a day, where's the harm in that... Master, just don't forget, anyone else can be killed, but leave that woman to me." Wang Enming smiled.

Ming Chen nodded. "Understood."

Seeing Ming Chen agree, Wang Enming departed happily...

After eavesdropping on the conversation between Wang Enming and Ming Chen with his Divine Sense, Ding Fan was momentarily puzzled.

The Wang Family Patriarch had already gone to find the Ghost Sect, so why would Wang Enming still seek out Ming Chen?

After thinking for a while, Ding Fan still didn't quite understand.

However, one thing Ding Fan was certain of was that the Jade Pendants weren't given to them by the Wang Family but by Ming Chen.

That meant that Ming Chen was interested in the three of them.

The situation had gotten a bit more complicated, and it seemed that the evil cultivators had gotten involved as well.

Ding Fan found it necessary to exercise caution now; if he were careless and got fooled, it would be truly not worth it.

Time flew quickly, and soon it was evening.

Just as night fell, Wang Enming returned.

As soon as he came back, he sought out Ding Fan and the others.

"Everyone, tonight is the annual Lantern Festival in the city center of Ming City; it's just once a year, so let me take you to enjoy it."

Neither Spiritual Pearl nor Zhao Yan showed much interest, but this time Ding Fan acted contrary to his usual self.

"Staying in this room all day really isn't much fun, so why not go have a look together?"

Hearing Ding Fan say this, Wang Enming chimed in as well. "Exactly, the Lantern Festival here is quite interesting. Later, there will be a fireworks display too, a local custom you can't see elsewhere. Come along."

Seeing Ding Fan agree and feeling they would spoil the fun if they didn't go, the women decided to join in.

In a short while, they all quickly tidied up and followed Wang Enming out the door.

"Wang Enming, where are you taking them?"

Just as Wang Enming was about to take Ding Fan and the others out, Wang Jianchuan stood in their way.

"Second Uncle, isn't tonight the urban Lantern Festival? I thought to take our esteemed guests to enjoy it." Wang Enming said.

"Nonsense! It's so late; how could you take our guests to such a place..." Wang Jianchuan said.

"Second Uncle, it's really nothing; we'll go and come back..." Wang Enming replied.

"Impossible! No one is allowed to leave tonight." Wang Jianchuan's tone turned serious.

Seeing this, Ding Fan was then quite certain.

He had previously suspected that Wang Enming inviting Ming Chen was not the plan of the Wang Family. From the dialogue between Wang Jianchuan and Wang Enming, Ding Fan realized he was right.

Wang Enming asking him to go out without any good intentions, clearly meant Ming Chen lurking in the shadows was up to no good.

And Wang Jianchuan firmly refusing to let Wang Enming take them out was out of fear that they might escape with Zhao Yan...

"I think going out for a bit should be fine; after all, it's a local custom, and I'd like to broaden my horizons." Ding Fan volunteered, unafraid of causing trouble.

"No way! Honored guests, you'd better return to rest. You've offended the Ghost Sect, and they're probably looking for you all over. If you go out and the Ghost Sect finds you, how would I explain this to the family head?" Wang Jianchuan said righteously.

Ding Fan indeed had some respect for the Wang Family.

The Wang Family was truly adept at lying with a straight face...

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared before them. "I'm taking the lives of these three. Anyone who's afraid of dying, get out of my way!"

Wang Jianchuan was stunned; when did the person arrive? He didn't even have time to react.

If the opponent wanted to attack him, he wouldn't have had time to respond.

Furthermore, Wang Jianchuan was puzzled because there was a defensive Formation in the vineyard to prevent outsiders from entering unnoticed.

The Defensive Array here was specially set up by experts. There's no way ordinary people could sneak into this Great Formation!

"Who are you?" Wang Jianchuan frowned, his expression serious.

The newcomer didn't bother to engage Wang Jianchuan but swiftly unleashed a Wind Blade.

The Wind Blade came fiercely, and in a blink, was upon him, causing Wang Jianchuan to dodge in shock.

Using his cultivation, Wang Jianchuan barely managed to awkwardly avoid the Wind Blade.

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The one who came was none other than the emaciated elder, Ming Chen.

Wang Jianchuan quickly used his Inner Strength to project his voice. "Wang Family disciples, appear!"

As Wang Jianchuan's command rang out, six figures swiftly materialized beside him.

These six were meant to monitor Ding Fan and his group, but now they were naturally here to help.

Ding Fan simply stood by with his arms crossed, quietly watching.

Zhao Yan and the Spiritual Pearl stayed close to Ding Fan.

"If your Wang Family doesn't want to be wiped out, hurry and move aside. I already said I want these three people." Ming Chen stated calmly.

"You think you can just take them because you want to? Do you think our Wang Family is that easy to bully?" Wang Jianchuan retorted coldly.

"Master..." At this point, Wang Enming quickly rushed to Ming Chen's side, saying, "Master, didn't we agree to do it outside? Why act now?"

Ding Fan truly found Wang Enming adorably foolish.

Since Ming Chen had already chosen to turn hostile, how could he still listen to Wang Enming?

Bang... Without a word, Ming Chen kicked Wang Enming to the ground.

"If it weren't for the defensive array, do you think I'd rely on a fool like you to sneak into the vineyard?"

Everyone present understood that Wang Enming had brought these individuals here.

Wang Jianchuan also realized why Ming Chen appeared out of nowhere.

"Wang Enming, you disgrace, after this is over, I'll kill you." Wang Jianchuan said coldly.

Wang Enming twitched on the ground but didn't get up, evidently suffering from Ming Chen's heavy kick.

"Men, kill this madman for me!" Wang Jianchuan ordered the six martial artists beside him.

The six martial artists, without a word, raised their Longswords and charged towards Ming Chen.

Ding Fan shook his head slightly upon seeing this.

While the Wang Family's six men were all at the Heavenly Level, compared to Ming Chen, they were pitifully lacking. Ming Chen, with cultivation at the Golden Core Stage, could easily counter third grade Martial Artists at the Profound Level. These Heavenly Level martial artists were nothing to him.

Swish, swish, swish...

In no time, with the flurry of Wind Blades, six Heavenly Level martial artists were cleanly slaughtered by Ming Chen in less than three minutes.

The ground was awash with blood and viscera.

"How...how is this possible?" Wang Jianchuan seemed to doubt his eyes seeing this scene.

Heavenly Level martial artists were already considered top-notch, and these six were the entire foundation of the Wang Family.

Even faced with the family's strongest lineup, the intruder effortlessly wiped them all out. The cultivation was simply monstrous.

Ming Chen completely ignored Wang Jianchuan now.

Ming Chen coldly glanced at Ding Fan.

"If you want to die quickly, it's best to end yourselves now." Ming Chen said lightly.

Zhao Yan and the Spiritual Pearl were obviously tense, their expressions full of anxiety.

The intruder's combat power was too overwhelming. Six Heavenly Level martial artists were swiftly slain, and both women felt they had no chance against Ming Chen.

"Where is Ruan Yuan?" Ding Fan asked without concealing his identity.