“I am his sworn brother!”
Young Master Tao said calmly, “I have come here today with no other intention than to return what belongs to its owner!”
After speaking, Young Master Tao took out the Divine Emperor Cauldron from his Qiankun bag, his expression even more placid.
“The Divine Emperor Cauldron!”
Everyone present showed surprise, especially Lu Fan. He knew very well that the Divine Emperor Cauldron had been discovered by many experts in the Eastern Region, and obtaining it was not easy. Now that it was in Young Master Tao’s hands, it was evident how much effort he had expended.
“Didn’t the Divine Emperor Cauldron get lost? How is it in his possession!” Shen Yehong asked with confusion, “Did he steal it?”
“Don’t spout nonsense!” Bi Qing waved her hand, “This Divine Emperor Cauldron fled on its own, and even though many experts pursued it, they failed to obtain it. The fact that it appeared in his hands is enough to show how strong this person is!”
“Since the Divine Emperor Cauldron is in Brother Tao’s hands, it is Brother Tao’s property,” Lu Fan said. “There is no need to hand it to me. After all, treasures in this world have no fixed owner.”
“This is a peerless divine weapon. If I didn’t know it was yours, I wouldn’t be returning it,” Young Master Tao said with a smile. “But then again, the power of this Divine Emperor Cauldron is extraordinary. You must use it carefully and not be backlashed by it, lest it cause unnecessary trouble.”
“Thank you for informing me, Brother Tao!”
Lu Fan cupped his fists, showing gratitude. To obtain the Divine Emperor Cauldron and then hand it over to Lu Fan, such character showed he was no ordinary person.
Although Lu Fan was his sworn brother, they had only met twice, yet they found common ground.
“To find you, I’ve been to many places. You should treat me well!”
Young Master Tao touched his stomach, appearing approachable.
“Please come in. We are just about to have a meal.”
Lu Fan smiled and asked the innkeeper to serve the best wine and dishes. With the Divine Emperor Cauldron returned to its rightful owner, it was a momentous occasion for Lu Fan.
With the Divine Emperor Cauldron, Lu Fan could easily kill even a Saint realm expert. Moreover, the Divine Emperor Cauldron was a divine weapon, and Lu Fan had long given up hope of ever obtaining it, never expecting it to be found by Young Master Tao.
After they finished their meal, Young Master Tao said with a light chuckle, “It’s about time. I should be going. I don’t know when we’ll meet again. I might have to return to my family!”
“So soon?” Lu Fan smiled and said, “When I become a Saint, I will come to visit you.”
“No problem. Just go to the Ancient Tao Family and mention my sworn brotherhood, and you’ll be allowed in,” Young Master Tao smiled.
Lu Fan nodded solemnly. He would surely repay such great kindness, but with his current abilities, it was beyond his reach.
After a brief farewell, Young Master Tao left the Sanjiao Region without lingering. His main purpose for venturing out this time was to gain experience. In reality, his strength was terrifying, even being among the top of the younger generation in the Eastern Region.
“Who was that person just now?”
Shen Yehong asked, “He seemed very heroic, and judging by his words, he doesn’t seem like an ordinary person.”
“The Young Master of the Ancient Tao Family!”
Lu Fan said faintly, “As an ancient aristocratic family, they are among the top existences in the entire Eastern Region. Even a powerful entity like Tongtian Academy is merely a speck of dust before the ancient aristocratic families!”
“Ancient aristocratic family!”
Shen Yehong was slightly startled, his eyes showing a flicker of emotion. He had never imagined that the person from just now would be from an ancient aristocratic family. No wonder the aura he exuded was so out of place with others, even inspiring awe.
“I’ve heard that the ancient aristocratic families have immense power!” Liuli said, “How did you become sworn brothers with him?”
“Perhaps it was on a whim!” Lu Fan said with a wry smile, “I didn’t expect it to turn out this way either!”
Bi Qing and the others were astonished. They were somewhat helpless with Lu Fan’s answer. As Lu Fan had said, for someone like Young Master Tao, becoming sworn brothers with him might indeed have been on a whim.
However, to become sworn brothers with the young master of an ancient aristocratic family was a great fortune. If anything were to happen in the future, merely going to the Ancient Tao Family would likely resolve any issue, and they had no doubt about this.
After resting in the tavern for a while, they left and returned to Tongtian Academy.
Upon arriving at Tongtian Academy, Bi Qing handed over Gu Yuntong’s head to the Mission Pavilion and collected the reward. However, she knew very well that completing this mission was not solely her achievement. Without Lu Fan, her life would have been in danger.
“This sixth-grade pill is extremely precious. It might help you break through to the Saint realm!” Bi Qing held the sixth-grade pill in her hand and looked at Lu Fan.
“This is your reward, Senior Sister. I cannot accept it!”
Lu Fan shook his head and said, “Moreover, this mission was accepted by Senior Sister, and we merely provided a little help.”
“Don’t try to dissuade me. If it weren’t for you in this mission, who could have killed Gu Yuntong? And who could have escaped the pursuit of Gu family’s Saints!” Bi Qing said directly, “This sixth-grade pill belongs to you!”
“Senior Sister, there’s no need to be polite. I am a alchemist myself, so this pill doesn’t hold much temptation for me!”
Lu Fan waved his hand. Although he hadn’t refined pills for a long time, it wouldn’t take him long if he wanted to improve his alchemy skills. While sixth-grade pills were precious, Lu Fan could still obtain an endless supply of pills once he reached the level of a sixth-grade alchemist.
“You are also an alchemist?” Shen Yehong asked in surprise, “I really couldn’t tell. You are indeed hiding your true abilities!”
“It’s been a long time since I’ve refined anything, so I might be out of practice.”
Lu Fan said with a wry smile, “But then again, since I am an alchemist, I naturally won’t be short of pills.”
“Since Junior Brother is so resolute, I will accept this pill then!”
Bi Qing nodded and said, “Consider it a favor I owe Junior Brother.”
Lu Fan nodded slightly and said nothing more. A sixth-grade pill did not hold much allure for him.
Upon returning to the new student courtyard, Lu Fan saw Han Xiaoxiao. She was in seclusion at the moment, but upon seeing Lu Fan’s arrival, her face instantly lit up with joy.
“You’re finally here!”
Han Xiaoxiao stood up and said, “During the days you were away, I was so bored that I almost went back. Now that you’re here, I’m not planning to leave!” Han Xiaoxiao said playfully. Su Dan Novel Network
“If I’m not mistaken, the Eastern Courtyard assessment day is coming soon!” Lu Fan said, “If you can enter the Western Courtyard, you will be considered a distinguished figure after leaving Tongtian Academy!”
“That’s right. I’ve been in seclusion, preparing to enter the Western Courtyard as well,” Han Xiaoxiao nodded. “After all, I can’t be left behind by you.”