Yun Sect.
Xiao Fei, who was suspended from the beam, recounted to Yun Zhongzheng his journey south in search of the treasure. He inadvertently learned that Yun Sect had treasures, which was why he came.
"Sect Leader Yun, this means something, I donāt have to say more, right?" Xiao Fei chuckled, somewhat schadenfreude.
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongzhengās face changed. He clearly understood Xiao Feiās implication: there are others who covet the Yun Sectās treasures; another wave of enemies is coming!
"But Sect Leader Yun, you should be reassured, that group is most likely just small fry. Theyāre coming to Yun Sect to die, especially since you have Lin Fan." Xiao Fei observed Yun Zhongzheng. "Sect Leader Yun, why do you have such an expression? Donāt tell me, Lin Fan has already left?"
Although Yun Zhongzheng didnāt speak, his heavy expression revealed that Lin Fan most likely had left.
"Hahaha..." Xiao Fei laughed loudly, "I truly feel sorry for your Yun Sect; itās hard to escape the fate of annihilation!"
Yun Zhongzheng sneered, "Do you think Yun Sect is afraid? Yun Sect will protect the treasures at all costs; this has never changed, no matter who comes!"
Xiao Fei laughed, "That may be so, but you barely escaped me, which should have been a relief, but now tragedy strikes again."
Yun Zhongzheng snorted, "You mock Yun Sect, why not take a look at yourself, who is the cripple now?"
Xiao Fei said, "All my life, Iāve pursued Martial Arts. Iāve become this way, seeking only death; your words donāt affect a person resigned to despair. But your Yun Sect, so many pretty women are about to suffer. Do you think they will only rob treasures like me? Probably not. Your female disciple will soon..."
Slap!
Yun Zhongzheng was enraged and slapped Xiao Feiās face, knocking him out on the spot.
Immediately, Yun Zhongzheng walked out.
Now he knew strong enemies were indeed approaching Yun Sect!
Though he didnāt know their strength, since they dared to come, they were likely formidable. Lin Fan had already left, Yun Sect couldnāt rely on him and could only face the threat alone.
Yun Zhongzheng, burdened with a heavy heart, was contemplating how to confront the enemy when he saw the Grandmother and Yun Qingyao approaching.
Yun Zhongzheng approached, saying, "Qingyao, I need you to set off immediately for Kun City to handle the Company affairs."
Yun Qingyao said, "Master, itās getting late now; can I go tomorrow?"
Yun Zhongzheng said, "No, I originally sent Yun Zhan in the morning, but he couldnāt make it. Things must be chaotic at the Company in Kun City, and I donāt want further delays, so you must leave at once!"
Yun Qingyao could only say, "Alright, Master."
Yun Zhongzheng said, "Avoid the Cyan Ox Stronghold path; take the other secret route."
Yun Qingyao asked curiously, "Why? Master, whatās happened?"
Yun Zhongzheng said, "Donāt ask too many questions, just follow my instructions and set off now!"
He asked Yun Qingyao to take the secret path for fear she might encounter enemies mid-way like Yun Zhan, which would ruin everything.
Although Yun Qingyao was puzzled, seeing her masterās serious expression, she dared not question further, thinking he was anxious about the Kun City enterprise. She agreed, returned to her room for a quick pack, and set off for Kun City.
After Yun Qingyao left, Yun Zhongzheng shared Xiao Feiās news with the Grandmother.
The Grandmotherās expression changed: "What is the Sect Leader planning to do?"
Yun Zhongzheng said, "We must protect the treasure at all costs!"
Yun Zhongzheng didnāt hide the news; he had to inform everyone in Yun Sect to prepare for the enemy.
Upon learning that strong foes were imminent, Yun Sect fell into a panic.
They didnāt expect the joy of victory to be so short-lived, facing another life-and-death test.
For a time, the entire Yun Sect mobilized, on high alert, as tension enveloped the place.
They didnāt know when the enemy would arrive or their strength, but Xiao Feiās fear loomed over everyone. Yun Sect was ready to fight to the death to protect the treasure, but who isnāt afraid of death!
While Yun Sect was preparing for battle, Lin Fan also came under attack.
The skinny man finally drew his blade and slashed at Lin Fan.
Triangular Eyes, seeing the skinny manās lethal intent, couldnāt help but remind, "Second, take it easy; donāt kill him. We need him to lead the way!"
The skinny man, in a rage, ignored him and slashed with astounding momentum, ready to cleave Lin Fan in two.
Triangular Eyes sweated, ready to intervene and save Lin Fan; of the three, only he retained sense. The skinny man and robust woman, provoked by Lin Fan, were eager to kill him, neglecting their true purpose.
However, Triangular Eyesā worries were unfounded.
The skinny manās strike completely missed Lin Fan.
Clang!
The blade struck the large rock Lin Fan sat on, sparks flying, as Lin Fan merely shifted slightly, avoiding the strike.
After missing, the skinny man swung horizontally, attempting to cut Lin Fan in half.
Lin Fan reclined backward, and the second strike missed as well.
The skinny man arrested his momentum, primed for a third strike, but Lin Fan didnāt give him the chance, kicking the skinny man squarely on the wrist.
"Ah!"
With a scream, the blade dropped from the skinny manās hand.
Lin Fan sat back up, grabbed the skinny manās hand, pulling him forward and punched him in the abdomen.
The skinny manās eyes widened, his eyeballs nearly protruding in pain, coughing up blood.
Thud.
The skinny man kneeled.
Lin Fan grabbed his hair, slammed his forehead against the rock with a loud thud, leaving a shocking bloodstain.
His forehead bloodied, he staggered aimlessly, as if his throat was cut.
Lin Fan let go, and he collapsed like a dead dog.
Lin Fan remained leisurely seated on the rock, placing his foot on the skinny manās head, then lifted his eyes and looked calmly at Triangular Eyes.
Triangular Eyes, who intended to save Lin Fan, froze, hand stiff on his knife handle at his waist.
Though lengthy in description, Lin Fanās swift defeat of the skinny man was over in seconds, fluid and precise, both quick and ruthless!
A master!
After seeing the robust woman and skinny man subdued, Triangular Eyes realized Lin Fan was a master!
A cold sweat formed on his forehead, his disdain for Lin Fan disappeared, replaced by immediate caution.
"Who are you?" Triangular Eyes asked.
Lin Fan smiled, "Thatās the question I should ask you. Now, you can tell me who you are and why youāre looking for Yun Sect?"