"Miss, this matter is of great importance. Why don't we wait for Emperor Xuan to return before making a decision!"
Uncle Wu reminded her. Without Emperor Xuan's presence in Emperor Xuan City, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.
After all, the Chen family was no ordinary family. With a Half-Emperor backing them, how could such a powerful figure be easily influenced by ordinary people?
"No!"
Ling'er's gaze suddenly fixed on the Chen family head. "If you don't tell me today whether Lu Fan is alive or not, I will arrest you!"
"Arrest me?"
The Chen family head narrowed his eyes. "Does the young lady mean to frame my Chen family without evidence?"
"Whether it's a frame-up, you know best!"
Ling'er said coldly, with a hint of anger. At least in her opinion, this matter must have been done by the Chen family head. No one else would do such a thing.
"If the young lady insists on saying so, I have nothing to say. But I am a Half-Emperor. To arrest me without reason, even Emperor Xuan would not do so!"
The Chen family head said coldly, "I hope the young lady will think twice!"
"You wish to defy my orders?"
Ling'er's eyes were icy, and she looked at the Chen family head with an imposing aura.
"Of course not!"
The Chen family head sneered, "But if the young lady wants to make a move on me, how can I just surrender!"
"Good, good, good!"
Ling'er said angrily, "When my father arrives, I will make you pay!"
The Chen family head narrowed his eyes but paid no attention, as if everything was under his control.
Steward Wu helplessly pulled Ling'er away. He knew that without conclusive evidence, they couldn't do anything to the Chen family head.
Even with evidence, it might not be enough. A Half-Emperor killing a guard, even if Emperor Xuan knew, might not cause much of a stir.
After Ling'er and the others left, Chen Jianbei said, "Father, what should we do now? Will Emperor Xuan make things difficult for you when he returns?"
"It's just a guard. Let alone no evidence, even if there were, Emperor Xuan wouldn't do anything to me!"
The Chen family head sneered, his eyes filled with arrogance. It seemed he didn't take this matter seriously at all.
Hearing this, Chen Jianbei also showed a faint joy. With his father's words, he could rest assured.
Outside Emperor Xuan City, Ling'er dispatched many guards to search for Lu Fan's whereabouts, showing great concern.
"He's just an ordinary guard. Why do you care so much?"
Zhao Feitian said softly, "He's dead, so he's dead!"
"What do you know!"
Ling'er rolled her eyes. "He's more important than you!"
Zhao Feitian was stunned, his face a mixture of emotions. Ling'er's words made him feel even worse.
After pursuing her for so long, he never expected that in Ling'er's heart, he was not as important as a mere guard. How could he accept this?
"Young Master Zhao, please don't misunderstand!" Steward Wu smiled, "The young lady must be anxious, that's why she said that!"
"Crimson Flame Heavenly Horse, it's a Crimson Flame Heavenly Horse!"
Ling'er was overjoyed but didn't see Lu Fan, and her brows furrowed.
"Go, search quickly. Even if you have to turn Emperor Xuan City upside down, you must find him!"
Ling'er said repeatedly, her heart filled with worry. The appearance of the Crimson Flame Heavenly Horse was a blessing or a curse.
"It's likely a bad omen!"
Zhao Feitian shook his head. "Even the Crimson Flame Heavenly Horse has appeared, but he is nowhere to be seen!"
Ling'er froze, her heart filled with mixed emotions. If Lu Fan were truly in trouble, she would also bear unavoidable responsibility.
If it weren't for her, Lu Fan wouldn't have left Emperor Xuan City, and the subsequent events wouldn't have happened.
"Miss, don't be sad. I'll send people to conduct a thorough search. We'll find him dead or alive!" Steward Wu said.
After these words, Ling'er didn't say anything more, only gazing into the distance, her eyes filled with emotion.
Thousands of kilometers outside Emperor Xuan City, Lu Fan sat cross-legged, his aura somewhat weak.
His main body being killed by the Chen family head had caused him considerable damage.
In the past few days, Ling'er had been in a state of depression. Seeing this, Zhao Feitian directly dispatched many experts from the Zhao family to find Lu Fan.
Unfortunately, there was no news, and everyone believed that Lu Fan had already perished.
In the valley, Lu Fan let out a long sigh, and his aura instantly reached its peak. After his Dao body was destroyed last time, his strength seemed to have improved significantly.
Although he was still no match for a Half-Emperor, he would not be so embarrassed.
Stretching his body, Lu Fan's figure disappeared from the spot.
Outside Emperor Xuan City, a figure floated over, looking somewhat languid.
Jian Yu was guarding the city gate. Upon seeing Lu Fan appear, he showed joy. "You're still alive!"
"Who told you I was dead!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly and stepped into Emperor Xuan City, appearing completely unconcerned.
"What exactly happened?"
Jian Yu said repeatedly, "Was it really the Chen family head who attacked you?"
"Yes, it was indeed him!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, showing no hesitation. If it weren't for the Chen family head, he wouldn't have been in such a sorry state. This naturally displeased him, but he was helpless.
After these words, Jian Yu frowned. If it was truly the Chen family head, it would not be a good thing for Lu Fan.
After all, the Chen family had a Half-Emperor. To deal with Lu Fan, they wouldn't need to be too cautious.
As soon as he returned to the City Lord's Mansion, Lu Fan saw Ling'er sitting aside, as if lovesick.
"Miss, Lu Fan is back!" Jian Yu's voice rang out.
Ling'er was slightly stunned, then quickly got up. Seeing Lu Fan's figure, her eyes shone with brilliance.
"I'm back!"
Lu Fan smiled and looked at Ling'er.
"You're alright? That's great!"
Ling'er's face was filled with joy. She quickly hugged Lu Fan, her eyes filled with surprise. She never expected Lu Fan to return alive, which caught her off guard.
Seeing the scene before him, Jian Yu's face instantly became awkward. He hadn't expected Miss Ling'er to be so direct, without any reservation.
Lu Fan was also slightly stunned, his face showing embarrassment. Ling'er's embrace made him feel very uncomfortable.
Ling'er seemed to sense this and quickly let go, saying with a smile, "I didn't expect you to be so distant with me!"
"Men and women should not touch each other. Moreover, you are the daughter of Emperor Xuan. If Emperor Xuan knew you were like this with me, he might kill me," Lu Fan said frankly, his eyes appearing serious.
"Don't worry, my father is very enlightened!"
Ling'er waved her hand, her gaze becoming more serious, as if all of this was as she saw it.
"By the way, what exactly happened?" Ling'er asked, her curiosity piqued.