"Miss, this matter is of great importance. Why not wait for Emperor Xuan's return before making a decision!"
Uncle Wu reminded her, feeling uneasy without Emperor Xuan's presence in Xuan Emperor City.
After all, the Chen family was no ordinary family, backed by a Half-Emperor. Such a powerful figure, how could ordinary people control him?
"No!"
Ling'er's gaze snapped towards the Chen family head. "If you don't tell me today whether Lu Fan is alive or not, I will arrest you!"
"Arrest me?"
The Chen family head narrowed his eyes. "Miss means you will frame my Chen family without evidence?"
"Whether it's framing or not, you know best!"
Ling'er said coldly, with a hint of anger. In her opinion, this matter was definitely the Chen family head's doing. No one else would do such a thing.
"If Miss insists on saying so, I have nothing to say. But I am a Half-Emperor. To arrest me without reason, even Emperor Xuan would not act like this!"
The Chen family head said coldly, "I hope Miss will think twice!"
"Do you intend to defy my orders?"
Ling'er's eyes were cold as she looked at the Chen family head, radiating an imposing aura.
"Naturally, I dare not!"
The Chen family head sneered, "But if Miss wants to make a move against me, how can I be captured without a fight!"
"Very well, very well!"
Ling'er said angrily, "When my father arrives, I will make you pay!"
The Chen family head narrowed his eyes but showed no concern, as if everything was under his control.
Steward Wu helplessly pulled Ling'er away. He knew that without concrete evidence, the Chen family head could not be dealt with.
Even with evidence, it might not be enough. A Half-Emperor killing a guard, even if Emperor Xuan knew, he might not make a big fuss.
After Ling'er and her group left, Chen Jianbei said, "Father, what should we do now? Will Emperor Xuan give you trouble when he returns?"
"He's just a guard. Not to mention no evidence, even if there were, Emperor Xuan wouldn't do anything to me!"
The Chen family head sneered, with an arrogant look in his eyes, as if he didn't take this matter seriously at all.
Hearing this, Chen Jianbei also showed a slight joy. With his father's words, he could rest easy.
Outside Xuan Emperor City, Ling'er dispatched numerous guards to search for Lu Fan's whereabouts, showing great concern.
"He's just an ordinary guard. Why do you care so much!"
Zhao Feitian said softly, "If he's dead, he's dead!"
"What do you know!"
Ling'er gave him a look. "He's more important than you!"
Zhao Feitian was stunned, his face a mixture of emotions. Ling'er's words made him feel even more distressed.
He had pursued her for so long, only to find that in Ling'er's heart, he was not even as important as a guard. How could he accept this?
"Young Master Zhao, please don't misunderstand!" Steward Wu said with a smile. "The young lady is probably just anxious, which is why she spoke like that!"
"Crimson Flame Sky Horse, it's a Crimson Flame Sky Horse!"
Ling'er exclaimed with joy, but upon not seeing Lu Fan, her brow furrowed.
"Search, search quickly. Even if you have to turn Xuan Emperor City inside out, you must find him!"
Ling'er said repeatedly, her heart filled with worry. The appearance of the Crimson Flame Sky Horse, whether it was a good or bad omen, she did not know.
"He's likely in grave danger!"
Zhao Feitian shook his head. "Even the Crimson Flame Sky Horse has appeared, and he's still nowhere to be seen!"
Ling'er froze, her heart filled with mixed emotions. If Lu Fan had truly met with an accident, she would also bear unavoidable responsibility.
If not for her, Lu Fan wouldn't have left Xuan Emperor City, and the subsequent events wouldn't have happened.
"Miss, don't be sad. I'll send people to conduct a thorough search. We'll find him dead or alive!" Steward Wu said.
After these words, Ling'er said nothing more, only gazing into the distance, her eyes filled with emotion.
Thousands of miles away from Xuan Emperor City, Lu Fan sat cross-legged, his aura somewhat weak.
His main body being killed by the Chen family head had caused him considerable damage.
In the following days, Ling'er remained in a state of melancholy. Zhao Feitian, seeing this, directly dispatched many experts from the Zhao family to search for Lu Fan's whereabouts.
Unfortunately, there was no news. Everyone believed that Lu Fan had perished.
In the valley, Lu Fan exhaled, his aura instantly reaching its peak. After his dao body was destroyed last time, his strength seemed to have improved significantly.
Although he was still no match for a Half-Emperor, he would not be so easily routed.
Stretching his limbs, Lu Fan's figure disappeared from his spot.
Outside Xuan Emperor City, a figure drifted over, appearing somewhat languid.
Jian Yu was guarding the city gate. Upon seeing Lu Fan's reappearance, his face lit up with joy. "You're actually alive!"
"Who told you I was dead!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly and stepped towards Xuan Emperor City, showing no hesitation.
"What exactly happened?"
Jian Yu asked repeatedly. "Was it really the Chen family head who made a move against you?"
"Yes, it was him!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, showing no evasion. If it weren't for the Chen family head, he wouldn't have been in such a sorry state. This naturally made him unhappy, but he was powerless to do anything about it.
Upon hearing this, Jian Yu's brow furrowed. If it was truly the Chen family head, it would not be good news for Lu Fan.
After all, the Chen family had a Half-Emperor. To deal with Lu Fan, they wouldn't need to be overly cautious.
As soon as he returned to the City Lord's Mansion, Lu Fan saw Ling'er sitting there, as if lovesick.
"Miss, Lu Fan is back!" Jian Yu's voice rang out.
Ling'er was slightly stunned, then hurried to her feet. Upon seeing Lu Fan's figure, her eyes shone with a newfound brilliance.
"I'm back!"
Lu Fan smiled and looked at Ling'er.
"You're okay? That's great!"
Ling'er's face was filled with joy. She quickly hugged Lu Fan, her eyes filled with surprise. She never expected Lu Fan to return alive, which caught her completely off guard.
Seeing this scene, Jian Yu's face instantly turned awkward. He hadn't expected Miss Ling'er to be so direct, without any reservation.
Lu Fan was also slightly taken aback, a hint of awkwardness on his face. Ling'er's embrace made him feel rather uncomfortable.
Ling'er seemed to sense this and quickly let go, saying with a smile, "I never realized you were so distant with me!"
"A man and a woman should not touch each other. Furthermore, you are the daughter of Emperor Xuan. If Emperor Xuan knew you were like this with me, he might kill me," Lu Fan said frankly, his gaze appearing rather serious.
"Don't worry, my father is very open-minded!"
Ling'er waved her hand, her expression becoming more solemn, as if she believed everything was as she said.
"By the way, what exactly happened?" Ling'er asked, her curiosity piqued.