"I am willing to go, as long as my clansmen are not troubled!"
Old Master Bai chuckled, "This also proves that the Young Pavilion Master was not killed by the Bai family!"
"That would be for the best!"
Elder Ouyang nodded. The Godwind Pavilion Master had lost his son and someone had to bear the brunt of it. At this point, the Bai family could hardly escape responsibility.
"Grandfather!"
Bai Xue and Bai Yetian looked on, unsure of what to say, their hearts touched.
"Do not worry!"
Old Master Bai chuckled, "I am merely visiting the Godwind Pavilion and will be back before long!"
Having said that, Old Master Bai looked at Bai Yetian, "While I am away, you must manage the Bai family well. You cannot disgrace my Bai family."
"Grandfather, why don't I go in your stead!"
Bai Yetian spoke up, "After all, I am young and strong. If anything were to happen, I can handle it."
"Alright, there's no need to say more. Just do as I say!" Old Master Bai waved his hand.
After the people from the Godwind Pavilion left, Bai Xue frowned, "Big brother, what should we do now? Grandfather has been taken away. I fear for his safety."
"I don't know if he is still alive!"
Bai Yetian spoke, "Perhaps with his intervention, he can rescue Grandfather from the Godwind Pavilion."
"But you just betrayed him to protect the Bai family. Do you think he has a way to help us?" Bai Xue shook her head.
"Silly girl, this is just a delaying tactic. If not for this, the entire Bai family would be in trouble. Moreover, your Bai family's capabilities are no match for the Godwind Pavilion, but he is different," Bai Yetian said directly. "Even if all the elders of the Godwind Pavilion find him, they may not be able to capture him. This is also why Grandfather revealed him."
"That's true. Being chased by the Eight Kings' Mansion for so long without any issues proves his capabilities," Bai Xue nodded. "I wonder how he is doing now, whether he is still on the run."
"We cannot pin all our hopes on him. In the next few days, I will contact families that are friendly with the Bai family and ask them to accompany me to the Godwind Pavilion," Bai Yetian stated. "This way, we can pressure the Godwind Pavilion to release Grandfather."
"I hope everything goes smoothly!"
Bai Xue nodded slightly, her heart filled with a mixture of hope and resignation, as at this point, they could only leave things to fate.
Happy City, located at the southernmost end of Immortal Valley, was a city belonging to Immortal Valley. All matters within the city were under the jurisdiction of Immortal Valley and had no relation to the White Dragon Dynasty.
Having such a powerful aura was a testament to the might of Immortal Valley. Even before the White Dragon Dynasty's royal family, Immortal Valley held considerable status, even enough to make the royal family wary. Otherwise, they would not have casually gifted a city to be under Immortal Valley's jurisdiction.
Upon arriving in Happy City, Lu Fan observed it carefully before entering a tavern. He then asked a waiter, "I heard that Happy City is under the jurisdiction of Immortal Valley. Do you happen to know where to enter Immortal Valley?"
The waiter glanced at Lu Fan and shook his head, "I am but a humble mortal. How would I know the entrance to Immortal Valley? However, Immortal Valley is quite famous in Happy City, and it's not easy to enter. Perhaps you could ask someone else?"
Lu Fan smiled, suddenly feeling a bit embarrassed. He had wanted to inquire about the specific details of Immortal Valley, but the waiter was right. Immortal Valley was a sacred place for immortals. How would a tavern waiter know its entrance?
"Nameless Heavenly Lord, young friend, do you perhaps wish to enter Immortal Valley?"
Just then, a man in a Taoist robe approached. He looked shifty-eyed and cast a sideways glance at Lu Fan.
"Indeed!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. The man before him was rather unsavory and corpulent, making him feel uncomfortable.
"I know the entrance to Immortal Valley, but why do you want to enter? Are you perhaps trying to steal some treasures?" the middle-aged Taoist asked with a smile.
"Reverend, please do not speak nonsense. I am here to deliver something," Lu Fan quickly explained. "Since you know the entrance to Immortal Valley, why don't you take me there? I will surely reward you handsomely."
"A handsome reward?" the middle-aged man eyed him. "I'd like to know how you plan to reward me?"
"I don't know your cultivation level, but here is a fourth-grade pill, refined by me. It is quite valuable."
Lu Fan produced a pill, a fourth-grade one he had refined.
"A fourth-grade pill?"
Gazing at the pill, the unscrupulous Taoist nodded in satisfaction. "This is indeed a good item. Since you are so sincere, I will guide you! However, let's be clear, I will only lead you into Immortal Valley. If anything happens later, you cannot blame me."
"I only ask for directions!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, his heart filled with joy. He could not afford to be negligent in the task Chen Banxian had assigned him.
Shortly after, Lu Fan and the unscrupulous Taoist left the tavern and headed towards a mountain range ahead. The unscrupulous Taoist seemed familiar with the path and made no effort to conceal their movements. Lu Fan followed closely behind.
Inside the tavern, everyone shook their heads, feeling helpless. The unscrupulous Taoist was infamous in Happy City for deceiving many outsiders, and this one was likely to be tricked again. They were powerless to intervene.
Although the unscrupulous Taoist was a rogue, his cultivation was not weak; he just happened to enjoy tricking and extorting people.
After a while, Lu Fan and the unscrupulous Taoist arrived at the heart of the mountain range. Lu Fan frowned, "Brother, this place is very desolate. It doesn't seem like the entrance to Immortal Valley."
"Just follow me, why question me!"
The unscrupulous Taoist replied indignantly, "I only accepted a fourth-grade pill from you, and you still doubt me like this."
Lu Fan couldn't help but give a wry smile, "It seems I was being too suspicious."
The unscrupulous Taoist said no more and suddenly stopped. "I suddenly need to use the restroom. You wait here, boy, and don't wander off!"
Lu Fan's eyebrows twitched, and he nodded slightly. He could tell that the unscrupulous Taoist clearly had other intentions. A cultivator would not easily feel the urge to relieve themselves.
Seeing this, the unscrupulous Taoist walked into the nearby bushes. He glanced at Lu Fan before taking out the fourth-grade pill, looking quite pleased.
"This kid is really too foolish, but I don't have time to play games with you!"
With that, the unscrupulous Taoist quietly slipped away, as he had no time to dawdle.
Seeing that Lu Fan hadn't followed, he rejoiced.
However, after only a few steps, he found a figure standing silently in front of him, watching him.
"You..."