"People of Sect Leader Han?"
Chen Xian'er hesitated slightly. Among the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces, the sect leaders held the greatest power. Sect Leader Han had a peculiar personality, and if she were to deal with Lu Fan directly, it might cause trouble.
With this thought, Chen Xian'er pinned Lu Fan down, preparing to head to Old Man Han's residence. Lu Fan, as a slave, had dared to peek at her bathing; how could she tolerate such an offense?
Lu Fan, like a chick, was held by Chen Xian'er, feeling utterly helpless. Having lost his cultivation, he held no status within the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces.
"Xian'er, what happened?"
Zhao Jie, who was picking wildflowers with a few others, was astonished by the scene before her.
"A slave peeked at me while I was bathing, and I caught him!"
Chen Xian'er said angrily, "I need to go to Sect Leader Han's place to have him preside over justice for me!"
"Peeked while bathing?"
Sister Zhao was slightly taken aback and glanced at Lu Fan with a knowing look, clearly not expecting Lu Fan to do such a thing.
"It's not what you think!"
Lu Fan explained, "I wasn't peeking. I was meditating when she took off her clothes. I had no choice!"
"Still trying to argue!"
Chen Xian'er was furious. She was the most beautiful woman in the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces, and now that she had been seen, how could she let it go?
Lu Fan was speechless and didn't know how to defend himself.
Soon, the news of Chen Xian'er being peeked at spread throughout the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces. Many people within the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces were discussing it, never imagining that someone would have such audacity to even target Chen Xian'er.
At Old Man Han's residence, Chen Xian'er was furious, only to find Old Man Han fast asleep.
"Sect Leader Han, wake up!"
Sister Zhao urged, "Something big has happened!"
"What happened?"
Old Man Han woke up abruptly and looked around, unsure of what had occurred.
"Your person peeked at Chen Xian'er while she was bathing and was caught red-handed!"
Sister Zhao said meaningfully to Old Man Han.
"How is that possible? Who is so bold as to dare bully Old Man Chen's granddaughter!"
Old Man Han cursed, but then he saw Chen Xian'er holding Lu Fan and looked even more enraged.
"So it's you, kid?"
Old Man Han looked at Lu Fan, "You indeed have taste. Old Man Chen's granddaughter, she's the great beauty of the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces. You truly have good fortune!"
"Grandpa Han, how can you talk like that!"
Chen Xian'er was furious, "Since he is your person, you must give me an explanation, or I will tell my grandfather!"
"Little Xian'er, if he has offended you, then it is his fault!"
Old Man Chen said repeatedly, "How about this, I'll arrange the marriage for you. How about you marry him? That way, it will be resolved!"
Sister Zhao stood aside, her expression shifting slightly. She clearly hadn't expected Old Man Han to speak like this, making her realize what being improper meant.
"Grandpa Han, what are you talking about!"
Chen Xian'er was furious, "He's just a slave, how can he be worthy of me!"
"Then what do you want me to do?"
Old Man Han shrugged, "You don't mean you want me to kill him, do you?"
"Why not?"
Chen Xian'er said seriously, "He offended me, so he deserves to die!"
"That won't do, little girl!"
Old Man Han shook his head, "He's not an ordinary person, he cannot be killed!"
"Isn't he just a slave? What's so extraordinary about him!"
Chen Xian'er pouted, "I think Grandpa Han is just being protective. I must tell my grandfather about this matter!"
"That's fine too!"
Old Man Han said casually, "Let Old Man Chen come and talk to me. I think we can come to an understanding!"
"Hmph!"
Chen Xian'er was somewhat angry. She had expected Old Man Han to stand up for her and have Lu Fan executed, but she hadn't expected Old Man Han to protect Lu Fan so much.
"If you feel that the status is unequal, how about I take him as my adopted grandson?"
Old Man Han said directly, "This way, he will be one of the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces, and you won't have to kill him!"
"Adopted grandson?"
Chen Xian'er was even more displeased, "Why him? Just because he peeked at me bathing?"
"Cough cough..."
Sister Zhao coughed lightly, her face a little embarrassed. She hadn't expected Old Man Han to say such a thing.
"This old man is willing!"
Old Man Han said with a smile, "As long as you agree, this marriage will have no problems!"
"I don't agree!"
Chen Xian'er ran out angrily, extremely displeased. She naturally hadn't expected Old Man Han to speak like this.
Watching Chen Xian'er's retreating back, Old Man Han shrugged, his expression indifferent, as if none of this was a problem in his eyes.
"Old man, thank you."
Lu Fan clasped his fists, feeling grateful. If it weren't for the old man's intervention, he would have been killed by Chen Xian'er today.
"What's there to thank? You kid just prepare for the wedding!"
Old Man Han chuckled, as if all of this was within his expectations.
"Prepare for the wedding?"
Lu Fan was stunned and felt a little embarrassed. He didn't dare to agree with the old man's words.
"You kid, don't disbelieve me. What I say, I can achieve!"
Old Man Han said directly, his words firm.
"Grandpa Han, you don't really want him to marry Xian'er, do you?"
Sister Zhao asked blankly, "You should know that Grandpa Chen won't agree!"
"Ridiculous, why wouldn't he agree!"
Old Man Han said directly, "That old man can't wait!"
Sister Zhao looked suspicious and utterly bewildered, clearly not understanding Old Man Han's intentions.
At this moment, the matter had spread instantly, and many people were discussing it. They never expected Old Man Han to want Chen Xian'er to marry Lu Fan.
This immediately caused dissatisfaction among many young disciples, especially Tu Wenhai, who was deeply in love with Chen Xian'er. Everyone in the eighteen sects of the Nine Provinces knew that if Chen Xian'er were to marry Lu Fan, what would become of his reputation?
Not long after, Chen Xian'er returned home and cried to Old Master Chen, "Grandpa, Grandpa Han is bullying me!"
"How would your Grandpa Han bully you!"
Old Master Chen said, "He dotes on you the most! What exactly happened?"
"Today, I was bathing by the waterfall, and Grandpa Han's slave peeked at me. Grandpa Han not only didn't punish him but also took him as his adopted grandson and said he wanted to marry me to him!" Chen Xian'er complained.
Old Master Chen stood up abruptly. He was always hot-tempered, and now that someone had taken advantage of his granddaughter, how could he let it go?
Old Master Chen, full of righteous indignation, led a group of servants towards Old Man Han's house.
Along the way, many young disciples were watching, clearly aware of what had happened.
"Amazing, truly amazing!"
A voice called out, and a young man laughed heartily, grabbing Lu Fan's arm, "Brother, you are truly amazing! You did what we didn't dare to do. Now that you're going to be adopted by Grandpa Han, we'll be brothers from now on!"