"If it doesn't trouble my people, I am willing to go!"
Old Master Bai chuckled, "And it can also prove that the Young Pavilion Master was not killed by the Bai family!"
"That would be for the best!"
Elder Ouyang nodded. The grief of the Divine Wind Pavilion Master over the loss of his son must be borne by someone, and at this point, the Bai family was likely implicated.
"Grandfather!"
Bai Xue and Bai Yetian looked on, unsure how to speak, their hearts touched.
"Do not worry!"
Old Master Bai chuckled, "I am merely going to visit the Divine Wind Pavilion as a guest. I will return soon!"
With that, Old Master Bai looked at Bai Yetian, "While I am away, you must manage the Bai family well. Do not bring shame to our family."
"Grandfather, why don't I go in your stead!"
Bai Yetian spoke up, "After all, I am young and strong. If anything happens, I can handle it."
"Enough, no more discussion. Do as I say!" Old Master Bai waved his hand.
After the people from the Divine Wind Pavilion left, Bai Xue frowned, "Brother, what should we do now? Grandfather has been taken away, and I fear the worst."
"I don't even know if he's still alive!"
Bai Yetian said, "Perhaps if he intervenes, he can rescue Grandfather from the Divine Wind Pavilion."
"But you just betrayed him to protect the Bai family. He has a way to help us," Bai Xue shook her head.
"Silly girl, this was just a delaying tactic. If not for this, the entire Bai family would be in danger. Moreover, your Bai family's strength is no match for the Divine Wind Pavilion, but he is different," Bai Yetian said frankly, "Even if all the elders of the Divine Wind Pavilion find him, they may not be able to capture him. This is why Grandfather revealed his existence."
"Indeed, he has been pursued by the Eight Kings' Mansion for so long and is still unharmed, which speaks to his capabilities," Bai Xue nodded. "I wonder how he is doing now, whether he is still on the run."
"We cannot place all our hopes on him. In the next few days, I will contact families friendly with the Bai family and ask them to accompany me to the Divine Wind Pavilion," Bai Yetian said. "This way, we can pressure the Divine Wind Pavilion to release Grandfather."
"I hope everything goes smoothly!"
Bai Xue nodded slightly, her heart filled with anticipation. After all, with things having reached this point, they could only leave it to fate.
Happy City, located at the southernmost tip of the Immortal Valley, was a city under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Valley. All matters within the city were managed by the Immortal Valley, and it had no relation to the White Dragon Dynasty.
The city's powerful aura was a testament to the formidable strength of the Immortal Valley. Even before the royal family of the White Dragon Dynasty, the Immortal Valley could be considered to hold considerable status, even to the point of making the royal family wary. Otherwise, they would not have casually assigned a city to the Immortal Valley's jurisdiction.
Upon arriving at Happy City, Lu Fan observed his surroundings carefully before heading into a tavern. He then asked a waiter, "I heard that Happy City is under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Valley. Do you happen to know where the Immortal Valley is located?"
The waiter glanced at Lu Fan and shook his head, "I am but a humble mortal. How would I know the entrance to the Immortal Valley? However, the Immortal Valley is quite renowned in Happy City, and it is not easy to enter. Perhaps you could ask someone else, sir?"
Lu Fan smiled, feeling a bit awkward. He had intended to inquire about the specific details of the Immortal Valley, but the waiter was right. The Immortal Valley was a sacred place for cultivators, and a tavern waiter would hardly know its entrance.
"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate, young friend, are you perhaps trying to enter the Immortal Valley?"
Just then, a man in a Taoist robe approached, looking shifty-eyed, and glanced at Lu Fan.
"That is correct!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. The man before him was rather unsavory and greasy, making him feel uncomfortable.
"I know the entrance to the Immortal Valley, but why do you want to enter? Are you perhaps trying to steal some treasures?" the middle-aged Taoist asked with a smile.
"Please don't speak nonsense, Daoist. I am here to deliver something," Lu Fan quickly explained. "Since you know the entrance to the Immortal Valley, perhaps you could lead me there. I will surely reward you handsomely."
"A handsome reward?" the middle-aged man eyed him. "I'd like to know how you plan to reward me."
"I don't know your cultivation level, but here is a fourth-grade pill, which I refined. It is quite valuable."
Lu Fan produced a pill, a fourth-grade one he had refined.
"A fourth-grade pill?"
Looking at the pill before him, the unscrupulous Taoist nodded with satisfaction. "This is indeed a good item. Since you are so sincere, I will lead you there! However, let's be clear, I will only guide you into the Immortal Valley. If anything happens afterward, you cannot blame me." Su Dan Novel Network
"I only ask for guidance!"
Lu Fan quickly clasped his fists, a look of joy on his face. He could not afford to be negligent in the matter Chen Banxian had entrusted to him.
Shortly after, Lu Fan and the unscrupulous Taoist left the tavern and headed towards a mountain range ahead. The unscrupulous Taoist seemed familiar with the way and made no attempt to conceal their path, with Lu Fan following closely behind.
Inside the tavern, everyone shook their heads, feeling helpless. The unscrupulous Taoist was notorious in Happy City for deceiving many outsiders, and this one was likely to be tricked again. They were powerless to intervene.
Although the unscrupulous Taoist was not diligent in his practice, his cultivation was not weak. He simply had a penchant for deceiving and extorting others.
After some time, Lu Fan and the unscrupulous Taoist arrived at the center of the mountain range. Lu Fan frowned, "Brother, this place is quite desolate. It doesn't seem to be the entrance to the Immortal Valley."
"Just follow me. Why are you questioning me!"
The unscrupulous Taoist said indignantly, "I only accepted a fourth-grade pill from you, and you're still suspecting me like this."
Lu Fan couldn't help but smile wryly, "It seems I was being overly cautious."
The unscrupulous Taoist said nothing more and suddenly stopped. "I suddenly need to use the restroom. You wait here, boy, and don't wander off!"
Lu Fan's eyebrows twitched, and he nodded slightly. He could tell that the unscrupulous Taoist clearly had other intentions. A cultivator would not easily feel the urge to relieve himself.
Seeing this, the unscrupulous Taoist went to a nearby bush, glanced at Lu Fan, and then took out the fourth-grade pill he held, looking quite pleased.
"This kid is truly foolish, but I don't have time to play games with you!"
The unscrupulous Taoist then quietly departed, as he had no time to linger here.
Seeing that Lu Fan was not following, he was even more delighted.
However, after only a few steps, he found a figure standing directly in front of him, silently watching him.
"You..."