Upon arriving at the desolate Ancient Tao Family, the Young Master of the Tao Family allowed Lu Fan and his group to enter the family's forbidden grounds.
"This is the safest place. If you hide within these forbidden grounds, the Xuan Guang Sacred Land and the others will naturally not dare to intrude!" the Young Master Tao reminded them.
"But this is the Tao Family's forbidden ground!"
Lu Fan trembled, "How can the family's forbidden grounds allow outsiders to enter!"
"When circumstances are urgent, we must adapt. This is the best solution!"
Young Master Tao stated directly, his expression serious, not daring to conceal anything.
"Great kindness needs no thanks. Once the Assassin Dynasty is on the right track, I will not fail the Tao Family's grace!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly, his eyes touched. Young Master Tao's help moved him deeply.
After leaving the forbidden grounds, Young Master Tao returned to the main hall, where many of the Tao Family's grand uncles had been waiting for a long time.
"Young Master, we have nothing to say about you bringing them into the Sacred Land. But allowing them into the family's sacred grounds, this is a major event!"
The Tao Family's grand uncles spoke, their gazes fixed on the Young Master Tao, their expressions touched.
"I know this, of course!"
Young Master Tao nodded, "But now that things have reached this point, this is the only way to proceed!"
"To offend the three major powers for the sake of people from the Assassin Dynasty is not a good thing for the Tao Family!"
The Tao Family's grand uncles spoke again, their expressions serious. This matter was no trivial affair, how could they stand by idly.
"Uncle, if I remember correctly, within the Tao Family, my lineage is the backbone, capable of deciding any family matter!"
Young Master Tao stated directly, "What I do, it seems, should not be questioned by you uncles!"
"While that is true, do not forget that we are also disciples of the Tao Family, and I am your grand uncle!"
The Tao Family's grand uncle said coldly, "This matter is of great importance, you must consider it carefully!"
"I have considered it very carefully!"
Young Master Tao's expression was indifferent, "Uncle, there is no need to say more. Just do as I say!"
The Tao Family's grand uncles were greatly angered but had no recourse. Young Master Tao's position in the Tao Family was esteemed, and not something they could easily shake.
Just then, a large group of experts arrived outside the Tao Family's gates, all from the three major powers.
Seeing this, Young Master Tao, along with the Tao Family's experts, came to the gates. "Distinguished guests, may I ask the reason for your visit?" Su Dan Novel Network.
"Young Master Tao, I trust you are well!"
The Lin Family's grand uncle cupped his fists slightly, a coldness in his eyes. "Three years ago, you wanted to protect Hao Tian of the Assassin Dynasty. Neither of our Sacred Lands pursued the matter with you. However, this time, you owe us, the major powers, an explanation."
"Does the Ancient Tao Family need to explain itself to others?" Young Master Tao said coldly. "You have come to my Ancient Tao Family today, may I ask the reason for your visit?"
"Young Master Tao, please do not play ignorant. Do not think we do not know that Hao Tian of the Assassin Dynasty is in the Ancient Tao Family," Xuan Bei stated directly. "If you do not hand him over, we will not let this matter rest."
"So you received the news long ago that Hao Tian is at my Ancient Tao Family?"
Young Master Tao burst into laughter. "Why don't even I know? Where did you get this news? It wouldn't be that someone intentionally wants to deal with the Tao Family and fabricated this lie, would it."
"We have long heard that the Young Master Tao is extraordinary, possessing great foundation among the younger generation. It seems this is indeed true."
The Yaochi Saintess smiled, "If you wish to protect him, it is equivalent to offending the three major powers. Although your Ancient Tao Family is powerful, you should know that making enemies of other Sacred Lands is not a good thing for the Ancient Tao Family."
"If I am not mistaken, you are the Yaochi Saintess!"
Young Master Tao's expression was indifferent. "This matter is the Tao Family's business and has nothing to do with you. Moreover, that Hao Tian from the Assassin Dynasty is not in my Ancient Tao Family. Your actions now are highly inappropriate."
"What a joke! If he is not in the Ancient Tao Family, then where is he?" Jiutian Xuannü said coldly. "Could it be that the Young Master Tao wishes to be our enemy and refuse to hand over that person from the Assassin Dynasty!"
"Whether it is or not, what does it matter?"
With a cold look in his eyes, Young Master Tao spoke directly, without any hesitation, as in his heart, some things are permissible and some are not.
"It seems the Young Master Tao truly intends to be our enemy!"
Jiutian Xuannü narrowed her eyes, her gaze fixed on Young Master Tao.
"It is not that I wish to be your enemy, but rather you who wish to cause trouble for me," Young Master Tao shrugged. "As I said earlier, there is no one from the Assassin Dynasty in the Tao Family. If you do not believe me, what can I do?"
"Since the Young Master Tao is so certain, do you dare to let us search?"
With a faint smile, Xuan Bei asked directly.
The Lin Family's grand uncle also nodded. They were certain that the person from the Assassin Dynasty was in the Tao Family. As long as they could search the Ancient Tao Family, this matter would naturally be resolved.
"Search? And if you find nothing?"
Young Master Tao sneered, "How will you explain to me then?"
"If we do not find the person, the three major powers will never set foot in the Tao Family again, and I am willing to apologize publicly!"
The Lin Family's grand uncle smiled, "However, if we do find him, I hope the Ancient Tao Family will not interfere. We intend to eliminate the people from the Assassin Dynasty completely. We cannot simply wait for our doom."
Young Master Tao pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Since that is the case, then you may search. If you can find him, then it is no matter. If you cannot find him, I hope you will give the Tao Family an explanation!"
"Young Master!"
Several elders of the Tao Family frowned, clearly not expecting the Young Master Tao to speak in such a manner. If Lu Fan and the others were indeed found, what would they do then.
"There's no need to say more. I know what I'm doing!"
Young Master Tao waved his hand, his gaze even more indifferent, as if everything was within his control.
Facing these words, the others frowned and did not dare to say more. This was the Young Master Tao's command, and they naturally did not dare to disobey.
"Since the Young Master Tao has spoken thus, we will naturally not disappoint him!"
The Lin Family's grand uncle smiled slightly, then led the group into the Tao Family, carrying a powerful aura.
At the same time, the Tao Family's members instantly became vigilant. It was ultimately inappropriate for these people to suddenly trespass into the Tao Family. However, as things stood, they could not say much and could only wait and see.
As the Lin Family and others entered the Ancient Tao Family, they began searching for Lu Fan's whereabouts. They refused to believe that Lu Fan was not in the Ancient Tao Family. The news could not be wrong.
However, after searching around, they found no trace of anyone, which made them frown instantly, their expressions somewhat flustered and even beyond their expectations, not as they had imagined.