After the incident with several women, Yun Fan was impatient to rescue them.
After arranging matters in Jiangnan, he prepared to depart.
At this time, Feng Yidao reminded Yun Fan, "The danger you face on this journey is not small!"
"With the Ji and Jiang families watching covetously, and the formidable Yaochi Holy Land, once I further advance my saber techniques, I will return to help you!"
"Understood!"
Yun Fan nodded. This time, he did not ask his father-in-law to accompany him. The fundamental reason was that he wanted his father-in-law to help him guard Jiangnan.
If Jiangnan had a Half-step Golden Core expert overseeing it, it would save a lot of trouble.
"Yun Fan, when you return next time, we will get married!"
Lin Tianxin said to Yun Fan with reluctance. Although she was reluctant for Yun Fan to leave, she also knew that now was not the time to dwell on romantic matters.
At this moment, she should not create any hindrances for Yun Fan, especially since the crisis he was about to face was not small.
"No problem!"
Yun Fan smiled and said, "When I return, we will get married. Then, we will have our parents and master witness our wedding!"
"Mmm-hmm!"
After the two embraced, Yun Fan set off.
He didn't know the way to the Small World, but it was not a problem because his mother would lead the way.
The Small World was indeed different. Although there were many paths leading to the outside world, the outside world could not find them.
Under his mother's guidance, he smoothly stepped into the Small World, which seemed to be just around the secular world.
However, the conditions were worlds apart. Upon entering the Small World, Yun Fan could clearly feel a sense of exhilaration.
Warriors here could definitely improve their strength rapidly. Although the masses called it spiritual energy, Yun Fan had a different perspective.
No wonder the warriors in the Small World were so strong. It turned out they had been living in this place for years, coupled with the support of the heritage of the major powers.
Therefore, it was not surprising that Golden Core realm experts could be born here.
Yun Fan finally understood why he couldn't break through to the Golden Core realm before, even with the boost of power.
It turned out that the environment he was in did not allow him to break through to the Golden Core realm. For him, this was a significant discovery.
After entering the Small World, Shui Qianqian gave him a map.
She said to Yun Fan, "Yun'er, these are the locations of the major powers' branches. I need to return to the Holy Land for a while. I will definitely persuade the elders to let your father help you!"
Yun Fan said, "Mom, don't worry, I will be careful!"
He naturally knew that his father, Long Aotian, was a direct disciple of that elder and was therefore not allowed to leave.
"Alright, that's settled!"
Shui Qianqian said, "First, go find your Senior Sister. Unless it's an absolute last resort, do not confront the Ji and Jiang families prematurely. You are not their match yet!"
"Understood!"
Yun Fan nodded. He was a confident person, but not an arrogant one. As long as these two families did not provoke him first, their accounts could be settled later.
Although all difficulties could be resolved if his master were present, he was not so reckless as to try and rescue his master.
Even a great figure like the Heavenly Master was trapped. If he went, he would just be throwing his life away.
After bidding farewell to Shui Qianqian, Yun Fan set off on the road to the Yang family. Fortunately, the Yang family was not too far from here.
He spent a day and arrived at the territory of the Yang family.
Speaking of the Yang family, it was not an exaggeration to call them an ancient aristocratic family. The Hongnong Yang clan had a lineage of three thousand years and had produced several emperors.
Such a family, even if slightly weaker than the other two families, would not have a large gap.
He did not expect his Sixth Senior Sister to be the eldest daughter of the Yang family who had been living outside. And judging by Yang Taicang's words,
Perhaps his Sixth Senior Sister would even have the qualification to contend for the position of family head in the future.
This was terrifying. However, with his Sixth Senior Sister's talent, breaking through to the Golden Core realm was only a matter of time.
After all, how could someone accepted as a disciple by his master be ordinary?
At this moment, although still some distance from the Yang family, Yun Fan had already sensed several powerful auras.
One of them even possessed the strength of a Half-step Golden Core.
"Who goes there? Retreat quickly! If you dare to take another step forward, do not blame us for being impolite!"
With that, four figures descended, looking coldly at Yun Fan. The leader among them was the one with Half-step Golden Core strength.
Yun Fan had intended to mention his relationship with his Sixth Senior Sister, but Ghost Valley disciples seemed to be unwelcome in the Small World.
If he directly revealed his identity, these people would likely not let him in. Therefore, he immediately said, "I am Yang Taicang, a friend of Elder Yang. I hope you will grant me some convenience!"
"You are my elder brother's friend?"
The other party looked at Yun Fan with doubt.
Yun Fan was inwardly shocked. No wonder Yang Taicang had told him that he would help when Yang Xuejian competed for the family head position.
At that time, Yun Fan had been puzzled. Yang Taicang was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm. In this Small World where Golden Core experts were as common as dogs, a peak Foundation Establishment realm cultivator seemed to have little influence, right?
Even in the Yang family, he could barely be considered in the third tier. It turned out that he was not bragging, but his younger brother was very strong.
Just like Yang Taicang's younger brother, who possessed Half-step Golden Core strength and served as a guardian of the Yang family, his strength could be considered in the second tier.
"Exactly!"
Yun Fan said, "Please trouble senior to inform Elder Yang that his friend from the secular world wishes to see him!"
"The secular world?"
The figures before them couldn't believe it. They hadn't expected such a powerful existence from the secular world. The other party also sensed Yun Fan's formidable strength.
Therefore, he immediately took out a mobile phone and dialed Yang Taicang's number. This scene almost blinded Yun Fan.
He had thought that people from these ancient aristocratic families would live a very traditional lifestyle. He hadn't expected them to have the latest mobile phones.
Now Yun Fan realized that his perspective had been too narrow, but it was understandable, after all, the development of the secular world had integrated into every aspect.
Who said ancient aristocratic families couldn't keep up with the times?
"Hello, Brother, there's someone from the secular world who says he's your friend and wants to visit you!"
After the phone was connected, he said into the phone to Yang Taicang.
"Oh! Then hand the phone to him!"
"Alright!"
The other party handed the phone to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan took the phone and said, "Elder Yang, it's me!"
Upon hearing Yun Fan's voice, Yang Taicang on the other end of the line was shocked. He hadn't expected Yun Fan to have come all the way to the Small World.
This was too reckless! After all, when they parted ways, Yun Fan wasn't even at the peak of Foundation Establishment.
Coupled with Yun Fan's identity as a Ghost Valley disciple, it was no exaggeration to say that coming to the Small World was courting death.
But if Yun Fan died, the young lady would definitely be unhappy, so he immediately said to Yun Fan, "Wait for me there, I'll come to pick you up!"
"Understood, senior!"
With that, Yun Fan handed the phone back to the other party.
Then, Yang Taicang arrived, and the group went to patrol elsewhere. When he saw Yun Fan, he was about to ask Yun Fan how he dared to venture into the Small World?
After all, in the Small World, the Ghost Valley sect was a target of public outcry.
How to put it? These ancient aristocratic families, especially the powerful ones, had all been imperial families. But in every era, when these imperial families became corrupt and incompetent, the Ghost Valley would secretly orchestrate things, leading to dynastic changes and replacing them with other families as emperors.
Therefore, these families, let alone now, even going back thousands of years, had a considerable feud with the Ghost Valley.
After all, they hated the Ghost Valley for only thinking of the common people and never giving face to them, the aristocratic families.
It was truly not the right time for Yun Fan to be here.
However, when he sensed Yun Fan's powerful strength, he shut his mouth. He realized that Yun Fan's strength had undergone a drastic change compared to before.
If he remembered correctly, when he and Yang Xuejian left, Yun Fan was still not at the peak of Foundation Establishment. He hadn't expected that now even he couldn't see through Yun Fan's strength.
He asked Yun Fan, "Young friend Yun, have you broken through?"
"Just a fortunate breakthrough!"
Yun Fan said, "I am now at the peak of Half-step Golden Core, but I haven't been able to break through to Golden Core. Is it that my talent is insufficient?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Taicang's lips curled. He suspected that Yun Fan was deliberately provoking him, this old man.
How long had it been since they last met, and he had already broken through to the peak of Half-step Golden Core? And he still said his talent was insufficient? What was this old man, half his body in the grave, supposed to feel? It was truly a case of comparing oneself to others and being infuriated to death.
It was easy to be angered to death when chatting with Yun Fan.
Before, he had thought in his heart that although Yun Fan had a formidable background, he relied on his Senior Sisters and would eventually get into trouble.
Only true strength could be considered supreme.
Now he had been proven wrong, so he retracted his previous thoughts. Su Dan Novel Network
With Yun Fan's current growth rate, he would eventually stand at the pinnacle of the ancient aristocratic families. Indeed, one should never underestimate the Ghost Valley.
The disciples of the Ghost Valley could not be described as prodigies. Especially the direct disciples of each generation of the Ghost Valley could only be described as monstrous.
And Yun Fan was the most monstrous among the monstrous, just like the Heavenly Master in the past. Even if the ancient aristocratic families hated him to their core, they dared not provoke him easily.
Take for example, the previous generation's patriarchs of the Jiang and Ji families, who didn't believe this and fell into the forbidden land along with the Heavenly Master. Now, their whereabouts were still unknown.
However, everyone believed that they were still alive, merely trapped in that place. As for when they would be able to escape, it was hard to say.
"Young friend Yun, due to the special status of your Ghost Valley sect, I will take you to see the young lady through the back entrance!"
He said to Yun Fan, "The young lady has been missing you terribly lately!"
"Alright!"
Yun Fan didn't mind, as Yang Taicang's approach was very appropriate.
Subsequently, Yun Fan and Yang Taicang entered the Yang family through the back door. One had to admit that the Yang family was a colossal entity.
As expected of a family that had produced emperors, after Yun Fan and Yang Taicang entered the Yang family, they walked for a long time before arriving at a simple courtyard.
Although the houses were simple, the decorations were very modern, and there was even air conditioning in the room. It seemed that these ancient aristocratic families did have some connection with the secular world.
It was just that the world was unaware of it.
Afterward, Yang Taicang left. Yun Fan waited in the room for a long time, but Yang Taicang did not return, so he fell asleep.
He didn't know how long had passed when Yun Fan felt, in a daze, that someone was lying beside him.
He opened his eyes and saw that it was Yang Xuejian.
"Sixth Senior Sister, when did you arrive?"
Yun Fan asked, puzzled.
Yang Xuejian said, "Junior Brother, I arrived two hours ago. Seeing you asleep, I didn't want to disturb you!"
Although she was now the eldest daughter of the Yang family, her attitude towards Yun Fan had never changed. Especially when she first arrived, she thought of her Junior Brother all the time.
Yun Fan glanced at Yang Xuejian and was inwardly shocked. He thought his breakthrough speed was fast enough, but he didn't expect his Sixth Senior Sister to be any weaker.
In such a short time, she had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm. This speed was even faster than his own before.
As expected of an ancient aristocratic family, even the Ghost Valley sect could not compare to this heritage.
At this moment, Yang Xuejian said, "Junior Brother, you're finally here. If you didn't come, I would have gone back to find you!"
Yun Fan was speechless. They had only been apart for a few days.
"Sixth Senior Sister, are you not used to living here?"
Yun Fan asked, mainly wanting to know if his Sixth Senior Sister was living well in the Yang family.
"Although my father treats me very well, I don't like being here. Those few people are afraid I'll snatch their family head position, so they're always wary of me! I'm not accustomed to this kind of treacherous lifestyle!"
This was Yang Xuejian's current living situation in the Yang family.
"Although my father wants me to compete for the family head position, I have no interest in it at all!"
At this moment, Yang Xuejian spoke her heart.
Yun Fan said, "It's alright, if you don't like it, you don't have to compete for the family head position!"
"After I resolve my enemies, we'll leave and return to the secular world!"
"Okay!"
Yang Xuejian nodded.
At this time, she said to Yun Fan, "Junior Brother, let me take you to see my father. You just arrived in the Small World, and you can ask him if you don't understand anything!"
"Mm!"
Yun Fan did indeed want to meet the Yang family head. On one hand, it was to pay respects, and on the other hand, he wanted to understand the current situation more clearly and then devise a strategy.
Subsequently, Yang Xuejian led Yun Fan out of the courtyard. However, shortly after leaving the courtyard, they encountered several people.
The leader was a man in his late forties, and it was evident from his appearance that he held a high position.
The group immediately blocked their path.
At this time, Yang Xuejian asked coldly, "Second Brother, why are you blocking our way?"
From her tone, it was clear that she had a very bad impression of this second brother.
The man said disdainfully, "Don't call me Second Brother. I, Yang Junhao, have never considered you a sister. You are just a bastard who has just returned and only knows how to卑鄙 (bēibǐ - mean and despicable) to curry favor with father!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xuejian's anger instantly flared.
"He's a bastard, what are you?"
Yun Fan asked disdainfully, "Are you a mongrel?"
At these words, Yang Junhao was instantly enraged and asked, "Who are you? Why are you in my Yang family?"
He had stopped them, partly to mock Yang Xuejian, and partly to inquire who Yun Fan was.
He hadn't expected to butt heads with Yang Xuejian right at the beginning.
Yun Fan said, "Who I am is not important. What's important is that your mouth is really filthy!"
"You dare to interfere in my Yang family's affairs?"
Yang Junhao said angrily, "Today, I will break your legs and let you know the consequence of speaking incorrectly!"
He saw that Yun Fan had a good relationship with Yang Xuejian, and he hated Yang Xuejian for returning and competing with him for the family head position.
Although Yang Xuejian's strength was vastly different from his, he dared not lay a hand on Yang Xuejian, as her father currently doted on her the most.
But he could deal with the people around Yang Xuejian to let Yang Xuejian know the consequences of opposing him.
"Yang Junhao, don't go too far!"
Yang Xuejian was furious and immediately stood in front of Yun Fan.
If Yun Fan were to be dealt with in the Yang family, how could she face her Junior Brother?
Yang Junhao said mockingly to Yun Fan, "Kid, do you only hide behind a woman? She can protect you for a while, but not for a lifetime!"
In Yang Junhao's eyes, Yun Fan was already a dead man. How dare he insult him like that? Did he really think that having Yang Xuejian's backing would be fine?
As long as he was on Yang family's territory, he had a myriad of ways to deal with Yun Fan.
Yun Fan heard this and said, "As for me, I prefer to settle grudges on the spot. Since you want to play, I'll play with you!"
He was originally a low-key man and disliked causing trouble, but this guy dared to insult his Sixth Senior Sister.
His Sixth Senior Sister had not yet risen to prominence, so today, he would stand up for her.
"Junior Brother, don't be reckless. He's a Half-step Golden Core!"
Yang Xuejian reminded Yun Fan, "But don't worry, with me here, he wouldn't dare to harm you in the slightest!"
"It's alright, I've dealt with Half-step Golden Core cultivators before!"
Yun Fan gave Yang Xuejian a reassuring look.
"Today, I'll stand up for you!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xuejian was very touched. As she had only recently returned to the Yang family, she was constantly being targeted. This Yang Junhao was one of them.
Therefore, when she heard Yun Fan stepping up for her, she couldn't help but be happy, because she had long been displeased with this fellow.
She had great confidence in Yun Fan, because at any time, with just a look from Yun Fan, even her greatest worries would slowly subside.
"Kid, you said it yourself!"
Seeing Yun Fan take the bait, Yang Junhao was the happiest at this moment. Although he couldn't hit Yang Xuejian, he figured his father wouldn't blame him for beating someone around Yang Xuejian to death.
As long as Yang Xuejian was fine, as for the people around Yang Xuejian, he would deal with them one by one.
At this time, Yun Fan said, "Let's begin! Don't waste my time!"
"You're seeking death!"
The next moment, Yang Junhao charged at Yun Fan. He was a Half-step Golden Core expert, so defeating a nobody like Yun Fan should be a piece of cake.
However, just as he reached Yun Fan, Yun Fan sidestepped, dodged his killing blow, and counterattacked instantly.
"Slap!"
The next moment, Yun Fan slapped Yang Junhao across the face.
This scene caught everyone off guard.
"What?"
Especially Yang Xuejian, she hadn't expected Yun Fan to have become so powerful.
"Half-step Golden Core is nothing special!"
Yun Fan said dismissively. He had thought Yang Junhao would have some skill, but the power displayed by the other party had disappointed him greatly. There was no challenge at all.
"Kid, I'll make you die!"
Yang Junhao was furious. He had never been slapped in his life. At this moment, he only wanted to tear Yun Fan into pieces.
But at this moment, a voice rang out, "Stop!"