Ghostly Shadow rolled his eyes, finding Peony's words fanciful. He certainly didn't believe her.
"Don't talk so much for now. Take him back. We absolutely cannot let him die!" Jian Bei said repeatedly, appearing to care greatly.
Many assassins nearby were astonished. This was a King-level assassin who had never cared about anyone else, treating killing as easily as chopping vegetables. Yet now, he was so concerned about Lu Fan, which touched them.
Hundred-Faced Scholar stood not far away, observing everything clearly. He gnashed his teeth in anger, Lu Fan's appearance seemingly posing a great threat to him.
Seeing this scene, the old village chief also smiled instantly. Jian Bei's attitude was enough to show that he already regarded Lu Fan as his own son. It wouldn't be long before Lu Fan's status in Lion Peak surpassed everyone else, and he might even become the branch master of a killer dynasty's sub-branch. However, this was also a matter of the near future.
Back in the main hall, Lu Fan was directly taken to a room within the hall to recuperate quietly. Jian Bei personally tended to his injuries, producing the best healing sacred medicine.
As for the others, they all waited in the main hall, daring not to overstep their bounds. They were somewhat moved, as they had never seen anyone else allowed to rest in the main hall's rooms. These were the branch master's rooms, and no one else had such privilege.
"It seems this kid has a boundless future!" Ghostly Shadow shrugged, saying, "We three have been Master's disciples for so long, yet we've never enjoyed such treatment. This kid, not even officially a disciple yet, has already received so much favor."
"It's just temporary. Who knows how long it will last?" Hundred-Faced Scholar chuckled lightly. "Besides, being struck by heavenly tribulation and ending up like this, he might already be crippled. If that's the case, Master won't show any mercy!"
"I think you're just jealous!" Peony shrugged. "No matter what, you are Master's first disciple. Why be so envious!"
"Junior Sister Peony, you should be careful with your words. Although I don't want to argue with you, you should know you are no match for me. If we were to truly fight, perhaps one day I could quietly get rid of you!" Hundred-Faced Scholar said coldly.
"Senior Brother, why the threat? If I were to tell Master everything you just said, you'd be in deep trouble," Ghostly Shadow said calmly.
Hundred-Faced Scholar didn't say anything more. Within the entire killer dynasty, there was no room for such nonsense. It all came down to strength. Without strength, one had no standing anywhere.
Meanwhile, in the room, Jian Bei's complexion appeared somewhat pale after healing Lu Fan. If he hadn't acted in time, Lu Fan might have truly lost his life. However, he was now out of danger.
Stepping out of the room, Jian Bei finally let out a sigh of relief.
"How is Master? Has this kid's life been saved?" Ghostly Shadow stepped forward to ask.
"With me personally intervening, how could there be any mishap!"
Jian Bei waved his hand and looked at Peony, "I'll leave him in your care. Be sure to look after him meticulously and don't let anything happen to him!"
"Master, rest assured. I will absolutely not let anything happen to him!" Peony nodded slightly, her face showing delight.
Jian Bei nodded slightly and said no more. He was quite fatigued and needed rest, but he was pleased to have saved Lu Fan's life. Su Dan Novel Network.
The killer dynasty would surely produce a peerless figure in the future. The ancient aristocratic families had their various heirs, and the sacred lands had their numerous holy sons. Their killer dynasty, too, would eventually need a younger generation to uphold its reputation.
Jian Bei had searched for many years and had finally found a peerless prodigy, a true peerless prodigy, who would not lose to those holy sons. He was very certain of this.
After Jian Bei left, Peony entered the room. Looking at Lu Fan's figure, she showed a look of satisfaction. Now that Lu Fan was safe, she no longer had to worry.
"I really didn't expect Master to give such a good task to you!" Ghostly Shadow teased. "When he wakes up, he'll think it was you who saved him, be grateful, and maybe even marry you!"
"Stop your nonsense and get out of here!" Peony said coldly. "Master just said to let me take care of his safety. Without my permission, no one is allowed in."
"How ungrateful! I'm speaking up for you, and you're throwing a tantrum at me!" Ghostly Shadow rolled his eyes and turned to leave.
Lu Fan was now safe, so there was no need for them to stay. Besides, with Peony taking care of him, there wouldn't be any problems.
The old village chief glanced around and then left the palace. It was best that Lu Fan was safe. Only with Lu Fan safe could his granddaughter Ling'er gradually grow in the Tao family.
The reason he helped Lu Fan so much was naturally for Ling'er. Otherwise, he wouldn't have worked so hard, navigating the killer dynasty.
After Ghostly Shadow left the main hall, he was preparing to return to his own residence when he found Hundred-Faced Scholar already waiting.
"What? Looking for me for something?" Ghostly Shadow said casually. "From the looks of it, it's nothing good!"
"You know how great a threat that kid poses if he wakes up!"
Hundred-Faced Scholar said directly, "By then, we might not even catch Master's eye, and becoming a branch master will be impossible."
"Who said I wanted to become a branch master?"
Ghostly Shadow said casually, "I've never had such a thought. Don't just spout nonsense here. If Master hears about it, he won't be happy."
"Do you still need to pretend in front of me?" Hundred-Faced Scholar frowned. "What I'm saying is the truth!"
"Then what do you want? To kill that kid?" Ghostly Shadow smiled faintly. "You probably don't have the guts. If Master finds out, you won't even have your life."
"That's why I came to find you. We can make it so that kid never wakes up, and as long as we cooperate well, Master won't be able to discover it," Hundred-Faced Scholar stated directly. "I just don't know if you have the guts?"
"I fear nothing, but I most fear going against my conscience," Ghostly Shadow smiled faintly. "We are ultimately not on the same path."
"As assassins of the killer dynasty, who knows how much blood has been spilled by our hands? And yet you talk about going against your conscience!" Hundred-Faced Scholar sneered. "Isn't that self-deception?"
"As I said, I do not wish to associate with you!" Ghostly Shadow said coldly. "I hope you will conduct yourself properly and not court death!"