“I don’t care, I want a wife, a wife!” Bai Xi cried, sobbing uncontrollably.
The Chu family head stood by, looking helpless. With Chu Ting’s escape, even the Chu family might be implicated.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived in Chu City and, sensing their presence, made his way to a tavern.
“Xiao Fan!” Long Yi exclaimed with a slight joy upon seeing Lu Fan.
“Let’s talk inside!” Lu Fan gestured and walked inside. This was Chu City, and he dared not be too ostentatious.
Upon entering a room, Han Feng looked at Lu Fan and said, “Sect Master, something has happened to the Chu family!”
“I know that already!” Lu Fan nodded. “Chu Ting was in danger on the way, and I have rescued her!”
Long Yi was startled, not expecting such a turn of events.
“We need to leave this place as soon as possible!” Lu Fan stated. “The Chu family head will surely report this to the Eighth Prince’s Estate, and it’s likely they will dispatch experts soon!”
“Then let’s return to the academy immediately!” Long Yi said repeatedly. “That way, we’ll be safe!”
“No!” Han Feng shook his head. “The academy may not be safe. Since we’ve offended the Eighth Prince’s Estate, they will certainly send people to the academy!”
“Then where should we go?” Long Yi asked, his expression slightly dazed.
“To the Han family!” Han Feng replied. “I will find a way to protect you, Sect Master!”
“That might not be appropriate!” Lu Fan shook his head. “Wouldn’t that implicate the Han family!”
“That’s fine. My father is a righteous man; if he hears of your chivalry, he will surely welcome you!” Han Feng said earnestly. “Moreover, how would they know that the Sect Master is at my Han family’s residence!”
“I actually think it’s feasible!” Long Yi glanced at Lu Fan and then looked at him.
“Alright! Then let’s go to the Han family!” Lu Fan nodded slightly. He could only take things one step at a time; there was likely no chance to return to Beihai Academy now.
Not long after, they left Chu City and headed towards the Han family.
Upon learning of this matter, the Eighth Prince’s Estate was extremely displeased and dispatched countless experts to pursue Chu Ting and her companion, even preparing to send people to Beihai Academy. How could the Eighth Prince’s Estate let Lu Fan, who dared to help Chu Ting and the others, get away with it.
Han City, located at the northernmost point of Beihai Academy, was in the central region of the White Dragon Dynasty and was a hub of significant economic trade.
As soon as they entered Han City, Long Yi looked amazed. Han City was much more glorious than Chu City, with continuous trade and many foreigners.
“Is this Han City? It’s truly prosperous!” Long Yi said directly. “Your Han family must be very wealthy!”
“My father often says that what is taken from the people should be used for the people!” Han Feng chuckled. “Although the Han family possesses considerable wealth, they have always been concerned about the citizens of the city!”
Upon arriving at the Han family mansion, the Han family head personally came out to greet them. “You child, you didn’t even say you were bringing guests back!”
“Uncle Han!” Long Yi and Lu Fan called out softly, showing great politeness.
“I have already heard about your matters!” The Han family head said. “However, since you are Feng’s friends, you can stay in Han City. As for the Eighth Prince’s Estate, I don’t think they will investigate Han City!”
“Thank you!” Lu Fan clasped his fists in thanks, feeling quite grateful.
“We will be hosting a banquet tonight to welcome you all!” the Han family head added.
Seeing the Han family head’s hospitality, Lu Fan felt a little embarrassed.
After arranging accommodation for Lu Fan, Han Feng smiled and asked, “After this storm passes, does the Sect Master plan to return to Beihai Academy?”
“Perhaps I won’t go back,” Lu Fan shook his head. He had entered Beihai Academy to find Jian Shisan and others. Now that Long Yi was found, he didn’t know where Jian Shisan and the others were.
“That’s the same thought I had!” Han Feng chuckled. “With our current strength, even Beihai Academy may not offer much further growth!”
“After things settle down, why not go and see the Imperial City!” Long Yi chuckled. “I’m quite curious, how prosperous is this Imperial City!”
“I have the same intention!” Han Feng’s smile instantly brightened, his expression becoming solemn.
After a brief conversation, Han Feng left and went to the Han family head’s room.
“Feng, did they really offend the Eighth Prince’s Estate?” the Han family head asked. “Do you know the power of the Eighth Prince’s Estate?”
“Of course I know!” Han Feng nodded. “But the Eighth Prince’s Estate bullies others with their power, how could I stand by and do nothing!”
“Well done, you are truly a descendant of the Han family!” The Han family head nodded. “Don’t worry, I have already ordered that outsiders are not to enter Han City easily. Without my command, Han City will not allow people from the Eighth Prince’s Estate to enter!”
‘But, with the Han family’s strength, it is ultimately difficult to contend with the Eighth Prince’s Estate!’ Han Feng’s expression was serious, and he cared deeply about this.
“The Eighth Prince’s Estate does not know that they are here, so you don’t need to worry!” The Han family head waved his hand, his expression appearing more composed. Han Feng nodded, not saying much more.
The next morning, Han Feng took Lu Fan and the others away from Han City, riding their horses to a nearby mountain outside the city to hunt.
“Sect Master, there are quite a few wild game on this mountain!” Han Feng smiled. “Today, we’ll see how good your archery is.”
“You’re quite interested!” Lu Fan couldn’t help but smile. As spiritual practitioners, if they truly wanted to eat wild game, they could slay numerous beasts in an instant, but Han Feng had such leisure.
“Actually, I think this is quite good!” Han Feng chuckled. “Life is comfortable like this, and one doesn’t have to bother with the strife of this chaotic world.”
“Your state of mind is indeed excellent!” Lu Fan nodded slightly. “In that case, let’s have a competition. Without using spiritual energy, we’ll see who can get more game through archery.”
“Exactly what I intended!” Han Feng nodded slightly, showing his joy.
Meanwhile, in Han City, a large procession arrived, appearing grand and composed, led by a person in battle armor, exuding a heroic demeanor. Upon reaching the Han mansion, they directly barged in. Numerous guards from the Han mansion came out and confronted the group.
“Have the Han family head come out. The three-day deadline has arrived.” Lin Ziying said coldly, holding a battle saber in her hand, appearing imposing. Where her gaze fell, a chill emanated. She was a general of the White Dragon Dynasty, having killed countless people, and was a peerless prodigy of the Lin family.
“So it’s the eldest miss of the Lin family!” The Han family head came out to greet her, a smile on his face. “What has happened to cause such a commotion.”
“Han family head, the Taiyuan spiritual mine is within the territory of my Lin family. Three days ago, I said that all members of the Han family must withdraw, otherwise they would be enemies of the Lin family,” Lin Ziying said coldly. “But judging by the Han family’s attitude, it seems they have no intention of doing so.”
“What a joke! The Taiyuan spiritual mine was mined by my Han family. Why should my Han family withdraw!” a man said coldly, clearly displeased and filled with resistance towards the Lin family’s high-handedness.