"If it weren't for their unreasonable behavior, how could this have happened!"
Jiang Meili exclaimed, "This has truly ruined my mood!"
"It's alright!"
Lin Ke chuckled, "I'll accompany you for another stroll. The Ancient Costume Street has a good atmosphere, and for some reason, I always feel a pulling force within this street."
"A pulling force?"
Lu Fan trembled slightly, "Could it be that your jade pendant has sensed something?"
"It seems so!"
Lin Ke shook her head, "But I'm not sure of the exact location. I just feel like this Ancient Costume Street is somehow different!"
"Sense it more carefully!"
Long Yi said with a serious expression, "Could it be that within this Ancient Costume Street, it's not the Tai Xu Sword?"
"There is indeed a mysterious power in the depths of the Ancient Costume Street, but I don't know its exact location!"
Lin Ke shook her head, "I didn't sense it before when I wasn't using my true qi. But just now, during your exchange, I used a bit of true qi and felt something pulling me from the depths of the Ancient Costume Street!"
"Then let's go to the depths to have a look!"
Lu Fan said, "There must be something we need within the Ancient Costume Street, otherwise, it wouldn't have attracted us here."
Everyone nodded and headed towards the depths of the Ancient Costume Street.
Not long after, Lu Fan and the others appeared outside a courtyard in the Ancient Costume Street. Several people were guarding the entrance, their expressions unfriendly. "Who are you? This is the residence of the Thirteenth Master. Leave quickly."
Lu Fan smiled slightly, "We wish to take a look inside this courtyard."
"Are you tired of living? You dare to trespass into the Thirteenth Master's courtyard!"
The men's expressions turned hostile. As guards of the courtyard, they held considerable authority within the entire Ancient Costume Street and did not take Lu Fan and the others seriously.
"How can you speak to distinguished guests like this!"
Just then, the Thirteenth Master arrived with his entourage, smiling. "Young brothers, this courtyard is my residence. Is there any problem?"
"There's no particular issue, I just want to take a look inside!"
Lu Fan said, "It seems there is something we are looking for within this courtyard."
"This courtyard belongs to the Thirteenth Master. You think you can just enter as you please? How impolite!" a man beside him said coldly.
Thirteenth Master smiled, "This might not be very appropriate! This is my courtyard. If you were to trespass, what would become of my reputation if word got out?"
"We just want to look around!" Lin Ke said earnestly.
"This is likely highly inappropriate!"
The Thirteenth Master spoke again, "I hope you gentlemen can understand and refrain from taking action here, lest we damage our harmony!"
"What if I insist on going in?" Lu Fan shrugged, "With your abilities, you probably can't stop me!"
The Thirteenth Master's face turned ashen. He had been in the Ancient Costume Street for so many years and had never encountered such an arrogant person. Lu Fan's words left no room for negotiation, and it seemed Lu Fan had come prepared.
"I suggest you don't block our way!"
Long Yi chuckled, "We won't damage anything inside. We just want to find something. If you insist on refusing, you'll be the one to suffer!"
The Thirteenth Master was filled with displeasure but had no recourse. Lu Fan and the others were no ordinary individuals. He could sense from Lu Fan that if he were to obstruct them, it would undoubtedly cause endless trouble.
"Since you gentlemen are so insistent, I can't say much more!"
The Thirteenth Master said with a grim expression, "If you wish to enter, then go ahead!"
"Thank you!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists and led the group straight in. The five ancient clan inheritances were no small matter, and obtaining them would be of great help to them.
"Thirteenth Master, they are too arrogant!"
A man said coldly, "They don't put you in their eyes at all. Looking at the entire Jiangbei region, and even the ancient sects, no one dares to be so disrespectful to the Thirteenth Master!"
"These people have significant backing."
The Thirteenth Master waved his hand, "We cannot do anything to them. Go to the Qing Yi Sect and report this matter in full!"
"Your subordinate understands!" The man's eyes gleamed.
Upon entering the courtyard, Lu Fan observed carefully but detected nothing unusual. He then turned his gaze back to Lin Ke, "How is it? Did you sense anything?"
"It's right here, this aura is right here!"
Lin Ke said quickly, "I would never be mistaken!"
Lu Fan was slightly overjoyed and quickly looked around, "Where exactly is it? Can you sense it?"
"The ancient well ahead!"
Lin Ke exclaimed, "This ancient well is definitely not simple! I suspect there's more to it!"
Long Yi approached the ancient well and extended a powerful internal force into it. He then stumbled back a few steps, "This ancient well is indeed not simple. It actually managed to repel my internal force!"
As soon as he said this, everyone looked on. Lu Fan had already arrived in front of him and peered into the ancient well, "There is something within the ancient well. Let's go in and investigate!"
With that, Lu Fan stepped in directly, maintaining his vigilance. This ancient well indeed had extraordinary aspects, otherwise, Lu Fan would not have paid it such attention.
As Lu Fan and the others entered, the Thirteenth Master also cast his gaze towards the ancient well, with a hint of confusion.
"Could there truly be some treasure in the ancient well!"
With a solemn expression, the Thirteenth Master spoke.
"Why don't we go in and take a look too!"
The man suggested, "No matter what, this is our territory. Even if there is a treasure, it should be ours to obtain, not theirs!"
"Just us few?" The Thirteenth Master smiled faintly, "They are not to be trifled with!"
"Thirteenth Master, are you so wary of them?" The man frowned slightly, showing some dissatisfaction.
"Their strength is formidable, all of them are above me!"
The Thirteenth Master stated frankly, "Otherwise, why would I let them run amok here."
The men exchanged glances, their eyes filled with helplessness. For the dignified Thirteenth Master to be oppressed like this, it would be a laughing matter if it got out.
"Why don't we seal the ancient well? That way, they won't be able to get out!" the man suggested, "And they won't threaten us."
"They are not ordinary people. If they want to get out, how can a simple seal trap them!"
With a detached look in his eyes, the Thirteenth Master said coldly, "Let's wait for the experts from the Qing Yi Sect to arrive before making a decision!"
The men nodded slightly and dared not say anything further.
Meanwhile, within the ancient well, Lu Fan and the others had reached the bottom. However, it was exceptionally cold at the bottom of the well. What was even more incredible was that there was a passage at the bottom of the well. The passage appeared long and winding, sparking curiosity.
"As expected, there's more than meets the eye!" Long Yi exclaimed with joy, "It seems there are indeed unexpected things within this ancient well."