The cart will reach the mountain’s base, and there will be a road to scale it.
Despite learning that the Underworld Palace was backed by five great families, a colossal mountain of power, Chu Fan did not waver from his original intention.
In his plan, it mattered not if they were five great families or six major sects; anyone who participated in the plot to assassinate his mother would have to die.
After reviewing the information about the Underworld Palace, Chu Fan then moved on to the person Liu Guanzong wanted him to kill.
The moment he saw the details, his brow furrowed.
"This enemy of Liu Guanzong’s is indeed a bit tricky to kill!"
Cui Fu, hearing this, put down what he was holding and walked over, saying with a smile, "In this day and age, is there anyone you can't kill?"
"Are you joking?"
Given Chu Fan’s strength, Cui Fu wouldn’t exaggerate to say that he could walk sideways across the lands of the Dragon God Kingdom.
He was very curious about who could be described by Chu Fan as difficult to kill.
"You see for yourself!" Chu Fan handed the information to Cui Fu.
Cui Fu quickly took it and read it, his expression becoming somewhat complicated. He mumbled, "This person is indeed a bit tricky to kill!"
"Little Fan, why don't we talk to that Liu Guanzong?"
"Ask him to change the target?"
Chu Fan smiled helplessly and retorted, "If you have the nerve, you go say it. I'm not going!"
Having already agreed to the request, they now wanted to back out? Was that not losing face?
Cui Fu casually tossed the information onto the table and mumbled, "I'm not going. It's not like I owe him a favor, so I won't bother myself with it!"
Chu Fan leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling and falling into deep thought.
For anyone else, it wouldn't be a dilemma.
It was only because he had just met this person, and the person had been very polite to him, treating him almost like a friend.
Now, going to kill him felt inappropriate.
This person was none other than the Second Elder of the Mu Nan Sect.
However, having promised Liu Guanzong, it would be untrustworthy not to act on his end.
"Little Fan, you don't need to be conflicted. This matter is easy to handle!"
Cui Fu suddenly spoke up. Chu Fan, without moving his head, mumbled, "It's not you who made the promise to him, so of course you're speaking from a position of ease!"
"Hmph!"
Cui Fu was clearly displeased and retorted, "Ignore the advice of elders, and you'll suffer in the future. I'm kindly offering you a good solution. If you don't want to listen, then fine!"
Sensing that the old man wasn't joking, Chu Fan immediately sat up straight and said with a smile, "Listen, listen, old man. Hurry up and tell me."
"It's very simple. Did you promise that Liu Guanzong when you would help him eliminate this person?"
Chu Fan's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood what Cui Fu meant.
He had indeed promised Liu Guanzong that he would kill someone for him.
However, he had not specified when this task would be completed.
For anyone else, he could act immediately.
But for the Second Elder of the Mu Nan Sect, with whom he had established a good relationship, and who might even be useful later, bringing considerable help, Chu Fan did not want to kill him.
Since he hadn't agreed on a timeframe with Liu Guanzong to fulfill his promise, this matter could be dragged out indefinitely.
"Kid, you need to know how to weigh the importance of favors, understand?"
"That Liu Guanzong only gave you some irrelevant information and provided no actual help. Do you think that favor is that heavy?"
"Did he need to tell you that information?"
"I imagine you could get it by just intimidating any member of the Underworld Palace."
Hearing it put this way, and after some thought, it indeed didn't make much sense.
The favor wasn't that significant, and whether to repay it was another matter.
After all, there were no everlasting friends. If, one day, the Mu Nan Sect stood in opposition to him, he could then deal with the Second Elder in passing.
Chu Fan felt it was tedious to dwell on these matters. He got up and left the Treasure Pavilion, preparing to see how Zhu Fei was developing.
"Stop!"
As Chu Fan walked out of the Treasure Pavilion, a sharp shout came from behind him.
Instantly, the Demon God felt a headache coming on.
After such a long time, he had ultimately failed to evade her.
Few people dared to tell the Demon God to stop; Fu Piao Yao was one of them.
"I knew you would come here again, and I actually caught you!"
Fu Piao Yao walked excitedly in front of Chu Fan, her eyes filled with excitement.
Although every time she sought out Cui Fu, he would brush her off, Fu Piao Yao firmly believed that Chu Fan was orchestrating everything from behind the scenes, so she simply waited nearby.
Her efforts were finally rewarded, and she managed to wait for him.
"Miss, is following me a lot of fun?"
"Please, I beg you, go back quickly. Don't follow me anymore. I have enemies everywhere. If you follow me, you'll just become a burden and might die at any moment, you know?"
Chu Fan was on the verge of tears.
It was because Fu Piao Yao was a woman that he couldn't bring himself to act.
If she were a man, he would have kicked her away long ago, sending her as far as possible.
"I'm not afraid!"
"Even if I die because of you, I'll be willing!"
"And if I die because of you, I think you'll definitely remember me for a lifetime."
"This young lady has fallen for you, and you'll never escape my grasp in this lifetime!"
Fu Piao Yao's expression was resolute, and she didn't seem to be joking.
Meeting someone she liked was rare. Although the other party didn't like her, Fu Piao Yao didn't want to miss this opportunity.
She thought about love very simply: as long as one worked hard enough, an iron rod could be ground into a needle.
As long as she persisted, she didn't believe this man in front of her would not yield.
"As you wish!"
Chu Fan knew very well how terrifying a stubborn woman could be.
Therefore, he had no intention of arguing with Fu Piao Yao, believing that when the time came, she would naturally leave out of disappointment.
Seeing Chu Fan start to walk away, Fu Piao Yao immediately followed.
Having finally found him, she told herself that she absolutely could not let him disappear again this time.
As the two walked down the street, Fu Piao Yao was exceptionally eye-catching, drawing the attention of many passersby.
However, when everyone saw Chu Fan's appearance, they all sighed, wondering if heaven was blind.
Such a beautiful woman was actively approaching Chu Fan, a mere nobody. Not only was he not happy, but he also wore a cold expression, looking quite disgusted.
"Beautiful lady, can I have your contact information?"
Just as the two were about to reach Zhu Fei's usual haunt, three young men suddenly approached, their eyes shamelessly scanning Fu Piao Yao.
Fu Piao Yao's delicate brows furrowed. She intended to scold them directly, to tell them to get lost, but as the words reached her lips, she remembered Chu Fan was beside her and decided to be more ladylike. She immediately shook her head and said, "Sorry, I can't give it to you!"
"Oh, beautiful lady, giving out contact information doesn't mean anything!"
"Just get to know each other a bit!"
The three young men stood in a row, clearly determined not to leave without Fu Piao Yao's contact information.
Fu Piao Yao's eyes twinkled, and she looked at Chu Fan, saying, "If you can beat him, I might consider it!"
"If you can't, then get lost!"
The leader of the young men said excitedly, "Really?"
They had noticed Chu Fan long ago, considering him a nobody and not taking him seriously at all.
"Mhm!"
The leader of the young men immediately said to Chu Fan, "Brother, I apologize!"
Chu Fan smiled casually and replied, "No need to apologize. If you win, I concede!"