“A deal is a deal!”
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his joy evident. Letting Ling'er reside with the Tao family was a mere matter of a word.
“Once Ling’er is settled in the Tao family, I will personally lead you to the Assassin Dynasty’s branch,” the old village chief stated directly.
“You old fellow, you’re quite shrewd!”
Xu Fei shot him a glance. “Are you afraid we’ll go back on our word, so you want to place someone in the Tao family first?”
“Some matters are not that simple!”
The old village chief spoke frankly. “The Assassin Dynasty is extremely terrifying. If I lead him into the Assassin Dynasty, I will be violating the Dynasty’s rules, and I will inevitably be implicated.”
“Rest assured, I will do my utmost to protect your safety!”
Lu Fan’s expression was serious. Since he wanted the old village chief’s help, he naturally wouldn’t let him come to harm.
The next morning, the old village chief brought Ling’er to Lu Fan. “She is now in your care. I hope you will not disappoint me!”
“Aren’t you coming with us?”
Lu Fan was somewhat surprised and looked towards the old village chief. He was acutely aware of Ling’er’s importance to the old man.
“I believe in you!”
The old village chief smiled. “Moreover, if anything were to happen to Ling’er, you know I wouldn’t let you off.”
“Ahem, rest assured, I will be cautious with this matter!” Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly, fully understanding the old village chief’s meaning.
“Grandpa, where are you sending me?”
Ling’er looked bewildered. “I only want to stay in Niujia Village; I don’t want to go anywhere!”
“Silly child, once you enter the Ancient Aristocratic family, there will be countless treasures, as well as inexhaustible spiritual energy!”
The old village chief smiled. “You can become a cultivator then, and your grandpa can finally rest easy!”
“If that’s the case, why aren’t you coming with me, Grandpa?”
Ling’er asked earnestly. “That way, Grandpa and I won’t be separated!”
“Silly girl, Grandpa has many things to do. Once you are in the Ancient Aristocratic family, Grandpa can also be at peace,” the old village chief stated directly.
Although Ling’er was somewhat confused, she dared not defy the old village chief. However, she was quite happy about the prospect of cultivation.
From a young age, she had heard all sorts of tales about cultivation, stories her grandfather had told her. Though she didn’t know how her grandfather knew so much.
Taking Ling’er with him, Lu Fan departed from Niujia Village directly, heading towards the Tao family. Lu Fan would not go back on his word.
“Are you truly planning to place her with the Tao family?”
Sister Zhao looked at Lu Fan, rather surprised. She knew that the Ancient Tao family was no ordinary power, and without some standing, it would be impossible to get Ling’er admitted.
“If I didn’t do this, that old man wouldn’t help me!”
Lu Fan chuckled. “Only by doing so will he tell me how to enter the Assassin Dynasty!”
“Actually, bringing her to the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu would also suffice!”
Xu Fei said casually. “Is it necessary to go to the Tao family? Are my Eighteen Gates of Kyushu not comparable to the Tao family!”
“Being stubborn verbally is useless in some matters!”
Sister Zhao shot him a look. “The Eighteen Gates of Kyushu are indeed inferior to the Tao family; this is an undeniable fact.”
“Sister Zhao, you’re boosting others’ morale while dampening our own!”
Xu Fei was somewhat displeased. In his heart, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu were no less than any other power.
Upon arriving at the Tao family, Lu Fan explained the situation to the Young Master Tao, and then Ling’er was allowed to stay at the Tao family.
After Lu Fan and his companions left the Tao family, Lu Fan chuckled. “I’ve fulfilled my promise. Isn’t it time for you to honor your part of the bargain?”
As soon as the words fell, a figure appeared before Lu Fan. It was the old village chief.
“I didn’t expect you to truly have connections with the Ancient Tao family!”
The old village chief was shocked. “You haven’t disappointed me!”
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Lu Fan shrugged. “Now that it’s settled, shouldn’t you tell me how to find the Assassin Dynasty’s stronghold?”
“At Lion Peak, there is a branch of the Assassin Dynasty, and its leader is a King-level assassin!”
The old village chief spoke. “You are not a member of the Assassin Dynasty. If you venture there rashly, it will likely be a death sentence!”
“Even so, I will never retreat!”
Lu Fan’s gaze was firm. He was determined to find out who had made a move against Chen Xian’er.
“Since you have made up your mind, then come with me!”
The old village chief nodded slightly. He knew Lu Fan’s personality and that he wouldn’t compromise easily. Now, he could only accommodate Lu Fan.
“Old man, you lead the way!”
Xu Fei chuckled. “I’d like to see how terrifying this Assassin Dynasty branch truly is!”
“You’re going too?”
The old village chief glanced at him and then frowned.
“What do you mean by that? Can’t I go?”
Xu Fei was perplexed and looked at the old village chief coldly.
“It’s one thing for him to go alone, but if you accompany him, the danger will be immense,”
The old village chief shook his head, his expression becoming more serious.
Upon hearing this, Sister Zhao’s brows furrowed. “Why? If he goes alone, we won’t be at ease!”
“This kid is tough; he won’t meet trouble easily,”
The old village chief stated directly. “But the same cannot be said for you all!”
“You old fellow, you’re clearly looking down on me!”
Xu Fei cursed. “How about a spar!”
“Listen to him; it’s correct!”
Lu Fan interjected. “We don’t know where Lion Peak is, but there are King-level assassins inside. Having too many people might not be a good thing!”
“King-level assassin? Does that mean a powerhouse at the Saint King level?” Sister Zhao asked, a hint of confusion in her voice.
“That’s right!”
The old village chief nodded. “The commander of Lion Peak is a King-level assassin who can intercept even Saint Kings!”
At these words, everyone present gasped. To be able to intercept Saint Kings, what kind of existence was that? It was truly unfathomable.
Even the Old Ancestor Shen of the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu was insignificant before a King-level assassin.
“In that case, Lu Fan, you must be careful. If you are discovered, I’m afraid…” Sister Zhao was worried, her expression grave.
“Don’t worry, before entering Lion Peak, I will teach him the Guixi Art. It should be fine,” the old village chief stated directly.
Sister Zhao and Xu Fei exchanged a glance and said nothing more. Since the old village chief said so, there should be no problem.
After Sister Zhao, Xu Fei, and the others left, Lu Fan asked in surprise, “Old man, are you really going to teach me the Guixi Art?”
“Naturally!”
The old village chief nodded. “If you don’t know the Guixi Art, how will you hide your aura once you reach Lion Peak?”
Lu Fan nodded slightly, eager to try. This Guixi Art was incredibly profound; learning it would undoubtedly be beneficial.
After practicing in the forest for a few days, Lu Fan gained significant control over the Guixi Art, even capable of killing without a trace.