The people of the City Lord’s Mansion were on high alert, knowing that Patriarch Situ and Steward Zhao were both Martial Emperors. If a fight broke out, it would be impossible to contain, and they would all be affected.
Not long after, the sky above Tian Shang City was filled with the sounds of clashing, drawing the attention of many.
At the same time, Lu Fan and his companions had just exited the passage. Looking from afar, they saw the powerful auras surging within Tian Shang City, and their brows furrowed slightly.
“They’ve actually started fighting!” Ling’er muttered. “With his strength, he’s probably no match for those two!”
“But if we go back now, we can’t do anything!” Zhao Xue shook her head. “He might have already exposed our location. We need to leave here quickly. Liu Ruyan is the City Lord of Tian Shang City, so it should be fine!”
“Whether he’s fine or not, we have to leave!” Lu Fan’s voice was heavy. “Without the protection of the Haotian Pagoda, if we encounter a Martial Emperor-level expert, the few of us might not be able to resist.”
Ling’er and Zhao Xue nodded in agreement, not daring to delay. They hurried forward, not daring to be careless. With things having reached this point, the only thing they could do was to leave. Once they reached the Imperial Capital, they could reveal everything and let the experts of the Heavenly Court Dynasty deal with these people.
Meanwhile, within Tian Shang City, Liu Ruyan was being pushed back, struggling to cope. Although he was a Martial Emperor-level expert, Steward Zhao was also one, and his strength was superior to his. This made it quite difficult for him to escape.
“Patriarch Situ, why aren’t you making a move yet?”
Steward Zhao narrowed his eyes, his voice hoarse. It seemed they had already made arrangements, otherwise, they wouldn’t be so coordinated.
Patriarch Situ did not hesitate. He leaped into the air, exuding an aura that permeated the entire Tian Shang City.
Seeing two Martial Emperor-level experts, Liu Ruyan’s expression became grave. Even though he was also a Martial Emperor, he felt overwhelmed facing two powerful enemies. If he made even a slight mistake, he might perish.
“Today, you have no way to escape. To lose your life for an irrelevant person is truly not worth it!” Patriarch Situ sneered. “It’s a pity that things have come to this, and you can’t go against the heavens!”
“What a joke. Do you really think I’m under your control?” Liu Ruyan sneered. “If that’s what you think, then you are gravely mistaken!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Ruyan employed a peculiar movement technique and disappeared from Tian Shang City in an instant. His voice echoed throughout the city: “I will report today’s events to the Dynasty, and you will not be able to escape responsibility!”
Hearing this, Steward Zhao’s face darkened. The reason he had made a move today was to kill with a single blow, but he hadn’t expected things to turn out this way, catching him off guard.
“Damn it, he actually got away!” Patriarch Situ exclaimed, his voice filled with anger. He hadn’t expected Liu Ruyan’s movement to be so extraordinary, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
“This is troublesome. If he goes to the Imperial Capital and informs the Heavenly Court about this matter, I fear the entire Northwest Commandery will be in trouble,” Steward Zhao frowned.
“Steward Zhao, there’s no need to worry too much. As long as we pursue them, we will definitely find them!” Patriarch Situ said. “Now that this matter involves my Situ family, the Situ family will not show any leniency!”
Steward Zhao nodded slightly, his brow furrowing. The events of today had caught him off guard, and he regretted his impulsiveness in attacking Liu Ruyan. Dealing with Lu Fan and his companions wouldn’t require much effort, but dealing with Liu Ruyan was different. If a Martial Emperor-level expert were to go to the Imperial Capital to lodge a complaint, it was not something they could bear.
Liu Ruyan, heavily wounded, flew through the air at an extreme speed, not daring to delay. He knew very well that Steward Zhao and the others wanted him dead. If he were caught, his life would be forfeit.
At the same time, Lu Fan and his companions were also hurrying along. Having finally left Tian Shang City, they naturally wanted to shake off the Situ family as quickly as possible to avoid further worries.
*Whoosh…*
In that instant, a figure streaked across the sky at an incredible speed, almost too fast for the eyes to follow.
“This aura is so familiar!” Ling’er exclaimed in surprise. “Could it be Liu Ruyan?”
“It is indeed him!” Lu Fan nodded. “His aura is very weak, he must be severely injured. I didn’t expect the people from the Northwest Commandery to be so reckless.”
“What should we do now!” Ling’er’s eyes were heavy with worry. Even Liu Ruyan was so badly injured, and judging by his appearance, his life was in danger.
“Follow him!” Lu Fan said, taking a step forward and chasing after Liu Ruyan.
After a long while, Lu Fan saw a figure slowly descending from the sky and finally crashing into the grass, clearly having fainted. When Lu Fan found him, Liu Ruyan was lying on the grass, covered in wounds.
“To think that a dignified Martial Emperor-level expert would be so injured!” Lu Fan frowned, his expression shifting slightly. He hadn’t expected things to turn out so complicated.
Arriving in a wilderness, Lu Fan began to channel spiritual energy into Liu Ruyan. Liu Ruyan coughed a few times and then woke up. Seeing Lu Fan and his companions, he felt a little relieved.
“The dignified City Lord of Tian Shang City, to be injured like this!” Lu Fan said helplessly. “If I had known, you shouldn’t have returned to Tian Shang City!”
“What did you do to offend them? If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be in this state!” Liu Ruyan’s face was pale, and he glanced at Lu Fan. “They hate you to the bone!”
“If there were no grudges, they wouldn’t be chasing us for a thousand miles.” Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze appearing indifferent, as if he harbored a hidden apprehension towards the Situ family’s pursuit.
“This treasure of yours is not easy to handle!” Liu Ruyan said directly. “Now, because of this treasure, even I have been implicated. It’s not a worthwhile trade.”
“You saved my life, and I saved yours. We’re even!” Lu Fan smiled. “Can I have the Haotian Pagoda back then?”
“Are you crazy?” Liu Ruyan’s spiritual power surged within him. “Even though I’m severely injured, I’m more than capable of dealing with you. Don’t act rashly!”
“If we really wanted to force you, we would have done it while you were unconscious,” Ling’er said, walking over with a roasted chicken in her hand.