At this moment, Yun Fan and Yang Taicang arrived outside.
"Sect Leader Yun, I already know of your great deeds in the mortal world; you even destroyed an hidden sect!" he praised Yun Fan.
"You flatter me!"
Yun Fan showed no pride. Destroying the hidden sect was by no means his sole accomplishment; his third senior sister and Ye Ji had also helped. Otherwise, it would not have been so easy.
At this moment, Yang Taicang said, "However, a greater challenge awaits you. You have ruined the Ji family's interests, and the Ji family will not let you go!"
In fact, he had omitted one more family: the Jiang family. From the moment they dealt with Long Aotian, Yun Fan knew that the two families were destined to become sworn enemies.
"I know!"
Yun Fan said, "But we, the disciples of Ghost Valley, will never fear trouble!"
This was Yun Fan's principle. He knew that speaking these words now was a bit too arrogant, as the ancient families were far more powerful than imagined.
Yun Fan was aware of this.
Therefore, he was constantly breaking through. One day, he would fear no family and no person.
At this moment, Yang Taicang said, "If the Old Heavenly Master were safe and sound, it would be another matter. But now, the Old Heavenly Master's life and death are uncertain, and everything is full of variables!"
"Do you know my master's situation?"
Yun Fan hastily asked, as this was very important to him.
Yang Taicang replied, "I am not clear about the specific situation. The Old Heavenly Master, the Ji family, and even the Jiang family patriarch fell into an ancient ruin together during the battle. To this day, the three are of unknown life or death. However, from the current situation of the two families, all three should still be alive, and the Old Heavenly Master's condition seems to be not good!"
"What?"
Yun Fan did not expect the situation to be so serious.
At this moment, Yang Taicang said, "Although the patriarchs of both families are not in their respective families, the power of either of them is enough to crush the current you!"
"I know!"
Yun Fan faced the facts calmly.
At this moment, he said to Yun Fan, "I have received news that they will deal with you soon. Because your potential is extraordinary, no one wants to see the next Heavenly Master rise."
This was Yang Taicang's reminder to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was very grateful for this. After all, the ancient families and Ghost Valley were in a confrontational situation. It was already quite good that Yang Taicang had said this much.
"What about my sixth senior sister?"
This was what Yun Fan really wanted to ask.
Yang Taicang said, "She is the daughter the old master left in the mortal world. Therefore, the old master asked me to persuade her to return, but I cannot force her. She must return without any burden!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan nodded.
At this moment, Yang Taicang said to Yun Fan, "I hope you can help me with this matter!"
"How can I help you?"
Yun Fan was speechless. He had no reason not to support his sixth senior sister's decision! There was no need to help an outsider persuade his sixth senior sister.
At this moment, Yang Taicang said, "I hope you can help me persuade the eldest miss to return!"
"I'm sorry, I can't do that. I respect my sixth senior sister's decision!"
Yun Fan said straightforwardly.
Yang Taicang seemed to have expected Yun Fan to say this. Therefore, he immediately said, "The eldest miss has extraordinary talent. I only gave her a little guidance, and her strength has undergone earth-shattering changes. Returning to the Yang family, her future achievements will be even stronger! In the mortal world, Foundation Establishment might be her ultimate realm!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan said, "Impossible. Although your ancient families have deep foundations, my Ghost Valley is not weak either!"
"I understand, but I know that in your heart, you surely wish to see them reconciled as father and daughter. Moreover, if the eldest miss returns, she is not without hope for the position of family head in the future! Once the eldest miss successfully ascends to the position of family head, she will be of great help to you in the future!"
He reminded Yun Fan from the side.
If Yun Fan could gain the assistance of the Yang family, he would have a safeguard when he confronted the Jiang and Ji families in the future.
Although this condition was very tempting, Yun Fan said, "I cannot let my sixth senior sister do something she does not want to do!"
"All right!"
Yang Taicang had not given up and continued, "Sect Leader Yun, I will only ask you this: do you have the ability to protect her now?"
Undoubtedly, this question stumped Yun Fan. If it were before, he would have answered without hesitation that he had the ability.
But now, he did not dare to make such a bold claim.
Even though he was about to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment and was almost invincible globally, that was only on the surface.
Take the ancient families, for example. In front of them, even his current strength was not enough.
"For example, last time, four foolish individuals from the hidden sects came, attempting to kidnap the eldest miss to threaten you. Fortunately, I resolved them quickly. Although Sect Leader Yun is not weak, at times, you are also distracted and exhausted!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan was instantly shocked. He had been wondering why the Left Alliance Leader's Four Great Vajras had not appeared. They hadn't even appeared when the World Alliance was destroyed.
He had thought the four had fled long ago, but he never expected them to come to the mortal world. Fortunately, Yang Taicang had intervened in time, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Seeing Yun Fan's silence, Yang Taicang continued, "Sect Leader Yun, you will face many challenges. You cannot protect the eldest miss, so it is best for the eldest miss to leave with me. With her talent, when you truly fight against these two families, she can also help you!"
"Whether she helps or not is not important!"
Yun Fan said, "But it is best for my sixth senior sister to return. There is no need for her to risk danger with me!"
Although he was very reluctant, at this moment, he had to make a choice.
Yang Taicang smiled and said, "Sect Leader Yun can see through it, and I am very pleased. When the eldest miss competes for the position of family head in the future, I will help her even if I die!"
Although Yang Xuejian disliked him somewhat, she treated him very well, like an elder.
Besides, the younger generation of the Yang family, although their strength was top-notch, were all self-serving. Even the old master was not satisfied with them.
If Yang Xuejian could seize any opportunity, becoming the family head in the future was not impossible.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "Alright, I promise to persuade her, but as for her decision, I have no right to interfere!"
"Thank you!"
Yang Taicang said gratefully.
At this moment, Yun Fan called Yang Xuejian into the room.
Seeing the worried expression on his face, Yang Xuejian asked doubtfully, "Junior disciple brother, did that old fellow say something to you?"
Yun Fan smiled and said, "No!"
"Sixth senior sister, I have something to tell you!"
"You say it!"
Yun Fan said, "Sixth senior sister, why don't you go back with Steward Yang first?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xuejian felt as if a bolt from the blue had struck her. Then, she asked Yun Fan aggrievedly, "Junior disciple brother, are you driving me away?"
"It's not like that!"
Afterward, Yun Fan told Yang Xuejian the whole story and analyzed it from the side.
Yang Xuejian fell silent after hearing this.
Although she also wanted to be close to her junior disciple brother, especially now that the other women were not around and Lin Tianxin alone was not enough for her to defeat, this was a perfect opportunity.
However, what Yun Fan said was also correct. Her returning was the best choice. She had to become stronger to help Yun Fan, and the Yang family was her stage to become stronger.
Although Ghost Valley was powerful, because there were few disciples in each generation, and they were almost single-line succession, it could not further help her grow.
Therefore, at this moment, she found it difficult to make a choice.
Finally, she made a decision.
"Junior disciple brother, I can go back. After all, I still need to help you deal with those two annoying families. But before I leave, I have one request!"
"Sixth senior sister, just say it!"
Yun Fan promised, "I will definitely agree to it!"
Yang Xuejian said, "Before I leave, I want to give myself to you!"
Yun Fan froze in place for a moment. Although given his current situation and conditions, it was not impossible.
But Yang Xuejian's side did not support it!
After all, Yang Xuejian had not yet broken through to Foundation Establishment. If she lost her virginity now, it would definitely have an impact on her future cultivation and growth.
The reason he had recklessly slept with Ye Ji and even Ellie was that they had both already broken through to Foundation Establishment.
Therefore, he regretfully told Yang Xuejian about this situation. Instantly, Yang Xuejian's expectant face turned into a bitter one.
"Are you and I just going to miss each other like this?"
Yang Xuejian felt extremely aggrieved at this moment.
Yun Fan smiled and said, "How could that be? Believe me, we are just parting temporarily! We will meet again soon!"
"Okay!"
Finally, Yang Xuejian reluctantly agreed. The inability to conquer Yun Fan for now became her regret. However, this also stimulated her. She was determined to cultivate diligently and then do whatever she pleased with Yun Fan. Especially Leng Ningshuang, one day, she would definitely teach this woman a good lesson.
This was her current goal.
Thus, Yun Fan spent a day with Yang Xuejian, but finally, it was time to part. Lin Tianxin also came to see them off.
At this moment, Lin Tianxin said to Yang Xuejian reluctantly, "Miss Yang, I will miss you!"
Yang Xuejian glared at Lin Tianxin with annoyance, "Laugh if you want to! It must be uncomfortable to hold it in!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Tianxin burst into laughter. It was impossible for her not to be happy now. After Yang Xuejian left, she would have no love rivals in Jiangnan. How could she not be happy?
As for Ye Qingcheng and Ye Ji, they were in Jinling and also needed to manage things there, so they would definitely not be able to come over.
During this time, she could stabilize her position as the primary wife and then marry without any scruples.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough!"
Yun Fan coughed a few times, resolving the awkwardness of the scene.
To get revenge on Lin Tianxin, she immediately kissed Yun Fan.
"Junior disciple brother, I'm leaving!"
Yang Xuejian reluctantly departed.
At this moment, Lin Tianxin's eyes blazed with anger. This little bitch, even when leaving, didn't forget to upset her.
But seeing Lin Tianxin unhappy, Yang Xuejian was happy.
Yang Taicang was speechless internally. It seemed that the eldest miss's feelings for Yun Fan were very deep!
After the two left, Lin Tianxin said to Yun Fan with a stern face, "Flirting around again, and right in front of me!"
"I didn't!"
Yun Fan replied stubbornly.
But Lin Tianxin said, "I'm not blind!"
"Sixth senior sister took the initiative! I'm also a victim, alright?"
Yun Fan retorted, but his rebuttal was somewhat weak.
"Humph!"
Lin Tianxin snorted, "Can't you avoid it yourself?"
"Wouldn't that be bad!"
As soon as Yun Fan finished speaking, Lin Tianxin stomped on him.
"Ummph!"
Yun Fan let out a muffled groan, in pain.
...
On the road from Jiangnan, Yang Xuejian and Yang Taicang suddenly sensed a powerful aura approaching.
"Eldest Miss, do not fear, I am here!"
Yang Taicang stood in front of Yang Xuejian, his expression solemn. He sensed that the opponent's strength was not inferior to his.
Just then, a figure appeared not far in front of them.
"Isn't this Steward Yang?"
The approaching person said to Yang Taicang!
Yang Taicang also recognized the other party's identity, "So it's Hall Master Ji. Greetings."
The newcomer was a hall master of the Ji family named Ji Hao, a strong individual at the same level as Yang Taicang.
Ji Hao's gaze quickly shifted from Yang Taicang to Yang Xuejian, showing a look of confusion and greed.
"Steward Yang, who is she?"
"Who she is is not important, and I have no obligation to tell you!"
Yang Taicang said directly, indicating that he had no good impression of Ji Hao because Ji Hao had a bad reputation in the ancient families.
Although he was powerful, he was addicted to killing and lecherous.
Ji Hao smiled and said, "Steward Yang, we are all from ancient families, there's no need to be so hostile towards me. For your sake, I won't do anything to her!"
"You dare!"
Yang Taicang said coldly.
Ji Hao said, "Forget it, I won't argue with you old fellow. I'm in a hurry to kill that kid from Ghost Valley and then take his woman!"
With that, he left directly.
Although he was displeased with Yang Taicang's attitude, their strengths were comparable, and a fight would result in a draw.
Moreover, since they were all from ancient families and would inevitably meet again, he saw no need to fall out with the Yang family.
"Uncle Yang, how strong is this person?"
Yang Xuejian could not sense the other party's specific strength; she only knew that he was very strong.
Yang Taicang replied, "Not weaker than me!"
"What?"
Yang Xuejian panicked slightly. She said to Yang Taicang, "Uncle Yang, let's turn back and help junior disciple brother!"
"This..."
Yang Taicang was somewhat hesitant. It wasn't that he didn't want to help Yun Fan, nor that he refused Yang Xuejian's request.
The ancient families were united, and although they had their disagreements, they were outwardly cohesive. If he intervened rashly, it would be considered internal strife, a charge he could not bear.
However, if he did not intervene, in his opinion, Yun Fan would surely die, as this was a peak Foundation Establishment expert.
If Yun Fan were to have any accident, the eldest miss would definitely be heartbroken and even despair, which was something he did not want to see.
Therefore, after a brief consideration, he said to Yang Xuejian, "Eldest Miss, I will go and help, but I can only act in secret. We absolutely cannot fall out with the other party!"
"Can that save junior disciple brother?"
Yang Xuejian asked anxiously.
Yang Taicang replied, "It should be fine!"
He had some confidence in his strength. Acting in secret could not only save Yun Fan but also prevent his identity from being exposed, which was the best solution.
However, he could only help this once. Next time, he would be powerless, as he could not always stay by Yun Fan's side.
Ultimately, Yun Fan himself needed to become stronger to deal with the subsequent variables. However, he did not know that Yun Fan already had a record of killing peak Foundation Establishment experts while being at a lower level.
If Yun Fan broke through to the peak of Foundation Establishment, then peak Foundation Establishment experts would be nothing in front of Yun Fan.
"Good!"
Yang Xuejian nodded. After a brief plan, they headed towards Jiangnan.
...
In Jiangnan, just as Yun Fan was preparing to leave the Black Dragon Society and go to Lin Tianxin's villa, he felt a powerful aura deliberately released, locking onto him.
Soon, Ji Hao appeared, looking at Yun Fan with a sneer.
"Kid, you ruined my Ji family's plan. Today, you will pay with your life!"
He looked down at Yun Fan with a condescending attitude. Yun Fan, who had not yet reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered in his eyes.
He seemed to have already anticipated Yun Fan's fearful expression as he knelt and begged for mercy. Once he killed Yun Fan, he could claim Yun Fan's women.
After all, he had already learned that Yun Fan had several beautiful women around him. For example, Left Alliance Leader had tried to curry favor with him by offering Zhao Feiyue to him, but unexpectedly, Zhao Feiyue had directly defected from the hidden sect.
However, there was no panic on Yun Fan's face. Instead, he said calmly, "Peak Foundation Establishment, indeed very strong, but this is not enough to kill me."