"Why do you want to kill me?" Yun Fan asked.
Back when he fought the Pope, he had already realized this fellow intended to kill him. To his surprise, the man had actually tracked him down.
This vexed him greatly, making him feel like prey, with everyone wanting to kill him and believing they could.
Kate replied, "Because Dai Qisi likes you, you must die!"
"That extreme?"
Yun Fan said, "So you like my fourth senior sister. However, I believe she wouldn't like someone as narrow-minded as you!"
He looked down on Kate. Honestly speaking, when a man's beloved likes another man, he should either let go or, in his own way, conquer the woman's heart. That would be the proper approach.
Instead, Kate's method was to choose to kill him.
Kate said coldly, "Because of your appearance, she likes you. Otherwise, she would have fallen for me!"
"So confident?"
Yun Fan sneered, "Even without my appearance, my fourth senior sister wouldn't like you. I can tell you that for certain!"
"Is that so?"
Kate said, "You are a lowly human. You are not worthy of her affection, and even less so with your Eastern bloodline. Only by killing you will she turn back to me!"
Hearing this, Yun Fan felt extremely displeased. Setting aside the issue of race, was the vampire race inherently noble? Moreover, he was Eastern, and he was proud of it.
To think this fellow would so openly belittle the East. This made him even angrier. Did this guy have a screw loose?
Yun Fan said, "I can't be bothered to waste time with you. You want to kill me, right? Then do it!"
He couldn't be bothered to reason with this fellow. If he could act, he wouldn't babble.
Kate said mockingly, "Although your strength is formidable, at your peak, you might barely be able to fight me. But you are at your weakest now, destined to be my prey!"
Yun Fan was speechless. He couldn't believe this guy's arrogance. Who gave him such confidence?
Putting aside everything else, didn't Kate get beaten like a dog by the Pope in their fight?
Yun Fan, on the other hand, had turned the tide and killed the Pope in the end. Yet, in this guy's eyes, he was belittled so severely.
Yun Fan then said, "Are you just going to spout nonsense?"
"Cherish your last moments before you die!"
The next moment, Kate lunged at Yun Fan, his eyes filled with invincible confidence as his formidable power erupted instantly.
One had to admit, being a vampire, his regenerative ability was indeed astonishing. After just a few days, he was almost back to his peak.
However, it was a pity that even at his peak, he was nothing in Yun Fan's eyes.
As Kate closed in, Yun Fan unleashed a palm strike.
"Bang!"
At this moment, the previously arrogant Kate was instantly struck with terror.
"How is this possible?"
He hadn't expected Yun Fan to still be this strong. In his opinion, Yun Fan should be at his weakest.
It could only be said that he had miscalculated this time.
Yun Fan said, "Kate, you underestimate me too much. Do you really think I'm someone you can toy with at will?"
"Damn it!"
Kate said furiously, "I should have killed you that day!"
At this moment, he couldn't help but regret it. If he had killed Yun Fan that day while he was weakened after fighting the Pope, disregarding Dai Qisi's feelings, then all this wouldn't have happened.
Yun Fan said, "Then I can only regret to inform you that even that day, you couldn't have killed me. Because I never fell from my peak. Your attempt to kill me would have only been your own downfall!"
In an instant, Yun Fan attacked decisively, a single move aimed at Kate.
Kate was shocked. Knowing Yun Fan's power, he no longer had the courage to confront him and immediately fled.
However, Yun Fan wouldn't give him such an opportunity.
Yun Fan pursued him from behind, drawing the half-finished Han Guang sword and slashing at Kate's body.
"Ah!"
Kate let out a scream. His speed slowed, and he was soon caught up by Yun Fan.
Yun Fan said to him, "Kate, you can't escape. Since you chose to come and kill me, you must be prepared to be killed by me!"
"You can't kill me!"
In his moment of crisis, Kate immediately said, "I am a noble of the vampire race. If you kill me, Her Majesty the Queen will not let you go!"
If there were two great powers in the Western world, the first being the Pope, then the second would be the Vampire Queen. Originally, there was also the Wolf King between them.
But after the Wolf King's death, these two became the strongest in the Western world. Now that the Pope was also dead, in theory, the Vampire Queen was the most powerful being in the West.
Hearing this, Yun Fan sneered, "Foolish. You dare to threaten me with a Vampire Queen whose fate is unknown? Don't tell me you can say such a thing. Never mind whether she's alive or dead. Even if she wanted revenge, I wouldn't fear some mere Vampire Queen. I dared to kill the Pope, what is she?"
Kate was stunned. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to be unfazed by the Queen's authority. However, Yun Fan had a point.
Someone as high and mighty as the Pope, Yun Fan had killed him with impunity. What about the Vampire Queen?
At this, he immediately cowered, his previous arrogance gone.
"Yun Fan, as long as you don't kill me, I'm willing to withdraw and stop competing with you for Dai Qisi!"
He begged Yun Fan, "I can even help you get together with Dai Qisi!"
Although he was unwilling, he had no other choice at this moment.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan sneered, "How can you say such a thing? Our relationship, my fourth senior sister and I, doesn't need your help. Are you ready to die?"
Saying this, Yun Fan raised Han Guang, about to finish Kate.
Kate's expression changed. At this moment, he felt the threat of death. To save his life, he begged Yun Fan again, "I have many businesses in the secular world. These businesses are incredibly wealthy. As long as you let me go, all these businesses will be yours!"
He was a vampire. If Yun Fan let him go, it wouldn't matter even if he was completely stripped of his status. After all, he possessed a lifespan far exceeding that of humans.
He could always make a comeback.
Moreover, as a noble of the vampire race, it wouldn't be difficult for him to regain his peak.
"Sorry, I'm not moved at all!"
Just as Kate was about to continue his plea, Yun Fan suddenly pierced his body with a sword.
Kate was quickly encased in ice.
"You..."
To his death, Kate never expected Yun Fan to be so decisive.
After finishing off Kate, Yun Fan sheathed his sword and prepared to leave.
Although Kate held a not-low position in the Western world and was a vampire noble, Yun Fan showed no apprehension.
If one chose to kill him, one must be prepared to be killed by him.
Just then, from the deceased Kate's body, several bats suddenly emerged and flew away.
Yun Fan paid them no mind, unaware that these bats, after escaping, would cause him considerable trouble in the future.
...
Upon returning to Jiangnan, Yun Fan felt exhausted and decided to rest for a while before undertaking his master's next mission.
Before this, he didn't know what his master's next task would be. However, he had to admit that although the previous missions were difficult, he had completed them exceptionally well.
During this period, Yun Fan had a rare opportunity to spend time alone with Lin Tianxin.
Lin Tianxin complained, "You should be able to rest for a while now, right?"
Since they had acknowledged each other, they hadn't had a chance to spend quality time together, mainly because Yun Fan was too busy.
Of course, she was an understanding person. Since Yun Fan was so busy, she didn't pester him constantly. Instead, she asked him to accompany her after he had resolved his affairs.
Yun Fan smiled and said, "No more. For the time being, I belong to you!"
"Really?"
Lin Tianxin couldn't believe it.
With Yun Fan being such a busy man, she wouldn't be surprised if he were to attend to other matters even on their wedding night.
"Of course, it's true. Would I lie to you?"
Yun Fan said to her, "Tianxin, we've acknowledged each other for quite some time now. So, I think we should set a date for our marriage!"
His previous procrastination wasn't because he didn't like Lin Tianxin, but because he was surrounded by danger at the time, which was unsuitable.
Now that most of the dangers had been resolved, it was time to finalize his marriage with Lin Tianxin. Primarily, the two accidental encounters with Ye Ji and Allie had made him feel very guilty towards Lin Tianxin.
Lin Tianxin's face lit up with joy. "Are you serious?"
"Yes! I'm serious!"
Yun Fan nodded solemnly.
Hearing this, Lin Tianxin was deeply moved. Then, with a worried expression, she asked Yun Fan, "Will your other confidantes agree?"
She was particularly concerned. The women Yun Fan knew were all extraordinary. She had had nightmares many times.
She dreamed of those women storming her and Yun Fan's wedding in droves, led by that little slut Ye Qingcheng.
Yun Fan chuckled, "Silly girl, why would I joke about something like this?"
"No, I need to consider it first!"
Lin Tianxin didn't rush to agree. It wasn't that she didn't want to get married, but she had too many worries.
Although Yun Fan had many women around him, she was the legitimate wife. Unfortunately, this legitimate wife had become the weakest.
Therefore, her concern was whether she could control those alluring women after marrying Yun Fan.
This was why she hadn't agreed immediately. Even though those women would eventually fight for him, she had adopted a zen attitude. Let them fight. Anyway, she was the legitimate wife. Even if those women caused trouble, they couldn't step into the limelight. She was Yun Fan's publicly acknowledged wife.
But the problem was, shouldn't this legitimate wife have some skills? Otherwise, if she married so hastily, wouldn't she be bullied to death by the other women?
It was a pity that her "Sister Leng" had gone back to Nanshan Village on some business. Otherwise, she would have to seek Sister Leng's advice and have her decide.
"Uh..."
Yun Fan was speechless in his heart, but some things couldn't be rushed. So, he decided to give Lin Tianxin some time to consider.
Afterward, he returned to the Black Dragon Association and saw Yang Xuejian.
"Junior brother, you're finally back! Senior sister misses you so much!"
Yang Xuejian gave Yun Fan a big hug without any reservation.
This scene was witnessed by Yang Taicang, who instantly felt a prickle of unease. Yang Xuejian was a scion of the Yang family who had fallen into the mortal world.
Now, she was acting so intimately with Yun Fan. If their grandfather found out, Yun Fan's legs would likely be broken.
Of course, it had nothing to do with him personally, but their grandfather would also break his legs, as he had been given strict instructions.
Secular individuals were absolutely forbidden from touching the young lady. Even with Yun Fan's identity as the Sect Master of Guigu, he was not worthy of the young lady.
However, he couldn't intervene directly, fearing that the young lady would get angry. Therefore, he decided to warn Yun Fan when he was alone.
Of course, he wouldn't kill Yun Fan. After all, the Yang family had no enmity with the Guigu Sect. Therefore, he wouldn't offend the old Heavenly Master of Guigu by killing this junior.
Although, judging by the current situation, the old Heavenly Master of Guigu was likely in grave danger, such a formidable expert could not be taken lightly unless one personally witnessed their death. Yang Taicang had personally experienced the Guigu old Heavenly Master's power.
Even though he was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, it would take the other party only one move to kill him.
"Where are Fifth Senior Sister and Seventh Senior Sister?" Yun Fan asked, confused.
Logically, they should be at the Black Dragon Association when he returned. But Yun Fan couldn't see them anywhere.
"You always mention them. Do you only have eyes for them and not me, your Sixth Senior Sister?" Yang Xuejian complained.
Yun Fan quickly said, "No, in my heart, all senior sisters are the same. You are all my closest family!"
"That's more like it!"
Yang Xuejian said, "Leng Ningshuang has returned to Nanshan Village. Along with her are Sister Zhao and Vermilion Bird."
"What are they going there for?" Yun Fan asked, puzzled.
Yang Xuejian replied, "They plan to go into seclusion and cultivate in Nanshan Village for a period of time!"
"Oh! So that's how it is!"
Yun Fan nodded. He was about to ask Yang Xuejian why she wasn't going with them, but upon seeing that her strength had already reached the peak of Innate realm, Yun Fan was shocked.
Although his Sixth Senior Sister had high talent, this breakthrough speed was simply too fast, almost unimaginable.
Yang Xuejian, noticing his confusion, immediately explained, "My strength wasn't supposed to break through this fast. But an old man insisted I was his young lady and insisted on guiding me during this time, and also gave me some rare treasures. That's why I grew so quickly."
"What?"
Yun Fan was taken aback.
Fearing Yun Fan's misunderstanding, Yang Xuejian quickly explained, "Junior brother, we disciples of Guigu don't need to accept favors from others. However, I accepted them solely because I wanted to become stronger and fight alongside you!"
"I understand!"
Yun Fan asked, "Where is that old man?"
He was eager to know the man's background. Without clarifying his origins, he couldn't rest assured.
"Old man, come out!"
With Yang Xuejian's summons, Yang Taicang quickly emerged from the shadows, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. For such a long time, he had failed to persuade Yang Xuejian to return, which was a significant failure.
"Peak Foundation Establishment!"
Yun Fan was instantly shocked. He hadn't expected the old man Yang Xuejian spoke of to have the strength of Peak Foundation Establishment.
This was simply too powerful! No wonder he hadn't detected the man's presence. It turned out the man's strength was a whole level above his.
Yang Taicang said awkwardly, "I am Yang Taicang. Greetings, Sect Master of Guigu!"
Although with his strength, he didn't need to salute Yun Fan, he had no choice. The status of the Sect Master of Guigu was equivalent to that of the patriarch of the Yang family.
Therefore, at this moment, even though Yun Fan's strength was inferior to his, he had to salute Yun Fan obediently.
"Someone from the Yang family?"
Yun Fan was once again shocked. He immediately confirmed that the man was from the Yang family. If he wasn't an important member of the Yang family, it was unlikely he would have the strength of Peak Foundation Establishment. He must be from the ancient aristocratic family, Hongnong Yang. He had initially thought his current strength was still far from that of an ancient aristocratic family, but he never expected someone from an ancient aristocratic family to be lurking by his side. Simultaneously, Yun Fan's sense of crisis intensified.
He just hadn't expected Yang Xuejian to be from the Yang family of the ancient aristocratic family. Her background was simply too grand!
Even an expert at Peak Foundation Establishment could only act as her bodyguard. This treatment was unheard of. The Yang family's efforts were undeniably significant, indirectly proving Yang Xuejian's high status.
"Indeed!"
Yang Taicang said to Yun Fan, "Sect Master Yun, may I have a private chat with you?"
"Certainly!"
Yun Fan nodded, agreeing to his request.