Although the Mu Nan Sect's mountain gate is located in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, a dedicated road was specially constructed from Nanyun City to the Mu Nan Sect. However, this road is sealed off by personnel to prevent unauthorized individuals from approaching the vicinity of the Mu Nan Sect.
Therefore, whether it is isolated or not, it all depends on the Mu Nan Sect's decision.
When Chu Fan and his group arrived at the mountain gate by car, the Second Elder, along with a group of Mu Nan Sect members, was already there to greet them warmly.
The First Elder was also supposed to come, but the Second Elder directly sent him away, telling him not to show his face. He knew the First Elder's temperament very well, and how much he cared about Wu Hong. Having finally managed to invite Chu Fan, he did not want the First Elder to lose control of his temper and say something offensive, causing Chu Fan to leave immediately.
After all, for people on the mountain, Chu Fan had already become a coveted prize.
The Mu Nan Sect, being in a prime location, had managed to establish contact with Chu Fan, gaining a first-mover advantage. If the two sides were to fall out now, there might never be another opportunity to sit down and have a proper conversation with Chu Fan again. Allowing other factions to befriend Chu Fan would be a loss and a threat to the Mu Nan Sect.
As soon as Chu Fan got out of the car, the Second Elder walked up with a smile.
"Welcome, welcome! Thank you, young brother, for giving face to the Mu Nan Sect!"
"Quick, let's go up the mountain!"
One doesn't hit a smiling face. Chu Fan responded to the Second Elder's politeness with a smile.
On the way to the reception hall, Shen Qixing also provided a brief introduction between the two parties.
Entering the reception hall, the Second Elder warmly invited Chu Fan to sit in the main seat. Normally, when invited, people would absolutely refuse to sit in this seat, would decline, and then sit on the side. But Chu Fan would not be polite with the Second Elder. Without any pleasantries, he directly sat down.
The accompanying elders showed no displeasure on their faces seeing Chu Fan's boldness. She Tongguang's severe injuries had already verified his extraordinary abilities, and the rumors about whether Chu Fan had mastered a shortcut to the martial path had long since reached the Mu Nan Sect. These elders, whose martial path had basically reached its end due to age, were now hoping the speculation was true and that Chu Fan indeed possessed a shortcut to cultivation. Only by obtaining this shortcut and improving their strength could they extend their lifespans. Otherwise, in less than twenty years, they would be lying in the ground.
After the Second Elder also sat down, he raised his teacup and said apologetically, "Young brother, on behalf of the Mu Nan Sect, I offer this cup of tea in place of wine for what happened previously."
"I also hope that you, young brother, will not hold a grudge over such a small matter and that it won't cast a negative impression on the Mu Nan Sect!"
Chu Fan also raised his teacup and took a small sip.
Following this, there was some small talk. After chatting for more than ten minutes, Chu Fan, no longer having the patience for idle chatter, directly asked the Second Elder, "Second Elder, you invited me here today, surely not just to talk about this nonsense, right?"
Although the words were not pleasant, they were the truth. The Second Elder showed no displeasure on his face; instead, he nodded with a smile. In fact, he was even less inclined to continue such aimless conversation than Chu Fan. The entire process was basically him talking, and Chu Fan was like a quiet listener with minimal interaction, making it difficult for him to know what else to say if they continued.
"It seems that young brother is also a straightforward person."
"Since you've put it this way, I won't waste any more time!"
Having reached this point, the Second Elder knew that Chu Fan was giving him an opportunity to state his purpose. If he continued to blabber, it would be his fault. Straightening his back, the Second Elder said sternly, "We invited you, young brother, to visit the Mu Nan Sect today, firstly because we learned of your extraordinary nature and wished to witness firsthand a genius on the martial path."
"Secondly, we also wish to befriend you and establish a friendship!"
"Furthermore, Wu Hong was ignorant of the circumstances previously and offended you. He is currently in a coma!"
"We have tried many methods, but none have managed to awaken him. We hope that you, young brother, will be magnanimous and spare Wu Hong, and help him recover and awaken."
Chu Fan was already well aware of the Mu Nan Sect's main intention. He nodded and replied, "It's very simple to awaken someone, but I also have something that needs to be discussed properly with the Second Elder!"
Hearing this, the Second Elder immediately said with a smile, "Whatever you wish to know, young brother, just say it. As long as this old man knows, I will tell you everything without reservation."
Chu Fan did not wish for too many people to know about the investigation into the Qin family for the time being. He looked at the others and said, "Second Elder, what I need to say is rather..."
The meaning was clear. The Second Elder stood up and instructed the others, "You have all met our distinguished guest. You may all go about your own business!" All the elders got up and left, with only Cui Fu remaining. Since Cui Fu had accompanied Chu Fan, the Second Elder could not drive him away. Moreover, Chu Fan had not spoken, so he pretended not to see him.
After reseating themselves, the Second Elder asked with great anticipation, "What would you like to inquire about, young brother? Feel free to ask!" Although inviting Chu Fan to resolve the peculiar condition of Wu Hong was important, the Second Elder actually placed greater emphasis on building a good relationship with Chu Fan. It was rare for the other party to have a request of him, and he knew he had to seize this opportunity.
"The Qin family. Second Elder, you must know of them, right?"
The Second Elder's brows twitched slightly. He hadn't expected Chu Fan's question to be related to the Qin family. He smiled and nodded, "Yes, we all operate in the same area. How could we not know?"
"What? Does young brother have any conflict with the Qin family as well?"
Chu Fan shook his head slightly, "There's no conflict, but there's something related to the Qin family. I want to know where the Qin family's hidden dwelling is, and why it's so difficult to investigate." Under normal circumstances, as one of the five hidden families, the main branch of the Qin family should have many members and be located in the south, making them easy to investigate. In reality, the main branch of the Qin family seemed to not be in the south at all, and was impossible to investigate. This had always been a puzzle to Chu Fan.
The Second Elder felt relieved, knowing that since Chu Fan's question was this, he could provide an answer that would satisfy him. He said with a smile, "It's quite normal that you, young brother, cannot find the Qin family's hidden dwelling!"
"Those who don't know the truth cannot find the Qin family's hidden dwelling!"
"Because the Qin family does not live in this region at all!"
Not living in this region? Chu Fan was startled, his expression of confusion completely unmasked. He didn't quite understand the Second Elder's words. Cui Fu's eyes darted around, as if he had thought of something, but he didn't say much, knowing that the Second Elder would soon provide the reason for his statement.
"Secret realm. Young brother, you should know about it, right?" Chu Fan nodded. The Second Elder continued, "The Qin family's hidden dwelling is in another special secret realm."
"The space we are currently in is like this teapot, and that special secret realm is in the middle of this teapot, a space created out of thin air."
"Therefore, it's impossible for the outside world to find the Qin family's hidden dwelling."