Shen Ye Hong was instantly a little flustered. He had thought Lu Fan was just trying to scare him, but at this moment, she could feel the killing intent surging from Lu Fan.
"Fellow Daoist, assassinating a princess of the Dynasty will surely bring disaster!"
A hoary voice sounded from within Shen Ji Mountain, seemingly intending to stop Lu Fan.
"If he hadn't provoked me first, why would I have acted against him?"
Lu Fan said coldly, "Does Shen Ji Mountain also intend to interfere in this matter?"
"Shen Ji Mountain does not interfere in external affairs."
The hoary voice sounded again, "We are merely offering advice to Fellow Daoist!"
"Since that is the case, one person's actions, one person bears. Since I intend to kill him, I naturally will not show mercy."
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, and he showed no hesitation. Being a princess of the Dynasty meant she could act recklessly. If that were truly the case, wouldn't the world fall into chaos?
Lu Fan did not mind dealing with such a harmful element, to avoid future trouble.
Hu Yu stood by, even more stunned. He had never imagined that Lu Fan would act against a princess of the Imperial family for her, even intending to kill Shen Ye Hong.
If that were to happen, it would undoubtedly be a great humiliation for the entire Imperial family.
How could the Imperial family maintain its dignity if a princess could be casually executed?
"As long as you let me go, I won't pursue this matter!"
Shen Ye Hong, in her helplessness, finally compromised with Lu Fan. Given Lu Fan's temper, he might actually do it. If that were the case, how unjustly would she, a dignified princess, die?
"That would be for the best!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and then turned his gaze to Hu Yu, "Let's go."
Hu Yu did not dare to delay and quickly came to Lu Fan's side. Few people could snatch someone from the hands of a princess, and Lu Fan was one of them.
Seeing Lu Fan leave, Shen Ye Hong's expression turned cold. She, a princess of the Dynasty, had not only been threatened in such a manner but had also suffered such humiliation. How could she let this go?
"Your subordinate is incompetent, allowing the Princess to be insulted!"
The leading guard clasped his fists, his heart filled with despair. If his guess was correct, upon returning to the Imperial City, he would lose his position. It was truly a failure to protect his master.
"Hmph!"
Shen Ye Hong snorted lightly and said nothing more. She turned and got into the sedan chair. These few were no match for Lu Fan, and this debt could only be recorded for now.
However, no matter when, Shen Ye Hong would not easily let Lu Fan go. The divination of Shen Ji Mountain was extremely accurate. She did not wish for Lu Fan to be her intended, and in her eyes, Lu Fan was not yet qualified.
After Shen Ye Hong left, the onlookers dispersed. However, the news quickly spread. Someone had molested the princess outside Shen Ji Mountain. Various rumors and gossip spread like wildfire throughout the entire Tai Yan Dynasty.
Upon returning to the Imperial Palace, Shen Ye Hong was furious upon hearing the news, even more so to the point of madness. In her eyes, Lu Fan was merely a commoner. If it weren't for her favor, how could he be known by everyone?
However, she had already dispatched the Dynasty's experts to intercept and kill Lu Fan. It was expected that there would be results soon, and the rumors would then cease.
In Bai Shui City, Lu Fan ordered a few small dishes and ate with Hu Yu before speaking, "After this meal, we should part ways. You should return to Jin Guang Dong Tian as soon as possible to avoid trouble."
"I already said I want to follow you."
Hu Yu shook her head. "If I go back now, I might implicate my sect. You saw it yourself, Princess Ye Hong is not to be trifled with. Although she agreed on the surface not to cause trouble for you, who knows what she's thinking behind your back."
"Even if she causes trouble, it will be trouble for me, what does it have to do with you?" Lu Fan glanced at her. "Besides, following me will only put you in more danger. If they come looking for trouble, won't you be implicated as well?"
"That's true."
Hu Yu nodded. "But your strength is so great that even if someone comes looking for trouble, you can easily handle it. If it were me, I wouldn't be so lucky. Therefore, following you is the best choice."
Lu Fan's scalp tingled. He was even more confused by Hu Yu's words.
"I am going to Tong Tian Academy. Are you going too?" Lu Fan said directly. "With your cultivation, you can't even enter Tong Tian Academy."
"I am your personal maid. It should not be considered excessive to serve within the academy." Hu Yu shrugged. "If you don't let me go, you'll be watching me die."
"Is the Tai Yan Dynasty so vast that there is no place for you to stay!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes and prepared to get up.
"The Tai Yan Dynasty belongs to the Shen family."
Hu Yu stood up and said, "If you abandon me, I will surely die a violent death. At that time, you will also feel guilty for life."
Lu Fan stood frozen, not knowing how to respond. What Hu Yu said was not without reason.
"In that case, then follow me."
Lu Fan said helplessly, "But be careful in all things. Do not stir up trouble, lest you cause unnecessary problems."
"Don't worry."
Hu Yu nodded solemnly. "If you tell me to go west, I will never go east."
With these words, Lu Fan finally agreed. In fact, he did not want Hu Yu to follow him, but what Hu Yu said was also true. If Shen Ye Hong were to blame him, she would definitely not let him go, and the Dong Tian would likely be implicated. In that case, it would be better to go with him to the San Jiao Domain.
Near Bai Shui City, more than ten figures had already arrived within the city at great speed, carrying a swift killing aura.
"The Princess has ordered the assassination of this person!"
Above Bai Shui City, a loud roar sounded, carrying an endless aura that permeated the entire city.
Within Bai Shui City, the people were in a panic, not knowing what had happened. Their hearts were somewhat stirred. These people were powerful, and they were likely here with ill intentions.
In the tavern, Lu Fan was about to leave when he felt this boundless killing intent and frowned slightly. "I really didn't expect the Imperial family's assassins to arrive so quickly."
"What do we do now?"
Hu Yu was a little anxious and did not know what to do. Her cultivation was low, and in the face of powerful assassins, she would likely be a living target.
"What are you panicking about when I'm here!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "You hide behind me. If anyone dares to approach, I will send them to the west."
Seeing Lu Fan's domineering presence, Hu Yu was somewhat relieved, but still a little worried, as these people were all from the Imperial family, and their strength would not be weak.
However, Lu Fan remained calm. He knew very well that the Imperial family of the Dynasty would not send Saints to hunt him, so these people were ultimately insignificant in his eyes.
Without Saints, it would not be so easy to capture Lu Fan.
Although the Tai Yan Dynasty was a great dynasty, Saints were also rare, and they would not be dispatched casually. Lu Fan was quite confident about this.
Swish, swish, swish...
In the blink of an eye, more than ten experts appeared on the city streets, surrounding Lu Fan.