"I have the same intention!" Bai Yetian looked at Lu Fan.
"The Bai family invites, how can there be a reason to refuse!"
Lu Fan said directly, "But aren't you worried that the Shenfeng Pavilion will come to cause trouble?"
"When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth!"
Old Master Bai chuckled, "At this point, we can only let nature take its course. Some things cannot be forced!"
"The old man has quite a good mindset!" Lu Fan couldn't help but smile.
Meanwhile, at the Eighth Prince's mansion, Bai Hu stood tall at the entrance. Ahead, a large group of people and numerous carriages were approaching.
In the center of the convoy, a middle-aged man, clad in battle armor, arrived at the Eighth Prince's mansion under the gaze of many.
"Your humble son pays his respects to Father Emperor!"
Bai Hu cupped his fists slightly and bowed.
"What exactly happened?"
The Eighth Prince spoke coldly, "How could Xi'er be in trouble? What has happened during my absence from the royal city?"
"Father Emperor, my brother's disappearance is inextricably linked to the Tianhuo Pavilion!"
Bai Hu stated, "The current controller of the Tianhuo Pavilion is still on the run. I have already dispatched Elder Tian and others to pursue them, and I believe there will be news soon!"
"They dare to lay hands on the heir of the royal mansion. Spare no expense!"
The Eighth Prince's words were cold and filled with anger. Bai Xi was his most doted-upon son, and now he was missing, making it unbearable for him.
"Father Emperor, the Tianhuo Pavilion has many experts. Capturing them is not an easy task!"
Bai Hu chuckled, "I wish to borrow your Father Emperor's Four Divine Guards. As long as they make a move, they will surely be able to capture them all!"
"The Four Divine Guards?"
The Eighth Prince frowned slightly, "Currently, only Xuanwu is idle. Let him accompany you out of the city. You must find the people of the Tianhuo Pavilion and, at the same time, bring back Bai Xi!"
"Father Emperor, rest assured, I will attend to it immediately!" Bai Hu quickly nodded.
Not long after, an old man approached Bai Hu. "Young Master Bai Hu, the Prince is only willing to let Xuanwu go. Isn't that a bit insufficient?"
"My old man is guarding against me!"
Bai Hu revealed a sinister smile. "Among the Four Divine Guards, Xuanwu is the weakest, but his presence alone is enough!"
"In that case, when do we set off?" the old man inquired.
"Tonight!"
Bai Hu's expression was cold. In fact, he had already received news that Lu Fan and the others had fled to Tianxian City.
However, in order to capture Lu Fan and the others in one fell swoop, he had been waiting. As long as the Four Divine Guards were present, Lu Fan would be unable to escape.
In Tianxian City, the Bai family's residence was brightly lit. Old Master Bai personally hosted a banquet for Lu Fan. Such a reception was rare for the Bai family.
"Young Brother Lu, at such a young age, you possess extraordinary strength. You are truly a dragon among men!"
Old Master Bai smiled, "If it weren't for your intervention today, Little Xue would have likely been taken back to the Shenfeng Pavilion!"
"It was just a small effort!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "Having already offended the Eighth Prince's mansion, offending the Shenfeng Pavilion now is of no consequence!"
"Brother Lu, what are your plans next?"
Bai Yetian asked, "Both the Eighth Prince's mansion and the Shenfeng Pavilion seem difficult to provoke!"
"I'll take it one step at a time. One day, I will be able to destroy the Eighth Prince's mansion by my own strength!" Lu Fan's voice was full of ambition, as if this was his heart's desire.
"Young Brother Lu, with such aspirations, you will surely achieve greatness in the future!"
The Bai family head smiled, "My Little Xue has had exceptional talent since childhood, and she is indeed a perfect match for Young Brother Lu!"
"Grandfather, what are you talking about?"
Bai Xue was startled, her face flushing. She hadn't expected her grandfather to say such a thing.
After all, she was still an unmarried girl, and such words made her very shy.
"Grandfather is speaking the truth!"
Old Master Bai smiled, "Your standards are very high, and ordinary people cannot catch your eye. But this Young Brother Lu is no ordinary person!" Su Dan Novel Network
Bai Yetian, sitting beside them, also smiled instantly, "Now that Grandfather mentions it, it's indeed true. Little Sister and Brother Lu are quite well-matched."
"To be honest, I am already married!" Lu Fan said with an awkward smile.
"In the Spiritual Realm, there are countless companions. What does it matter if you are married!"
Bai Yetian stated directly, "As long as you treat Little Xue well, that is enough!"
Lu Fan stood frozen, unsure how to respond.
"Alright, you two stop talking nonsense. If you continue, I'll leave!" Bai Xue lowered her head, looking very demure.
"Look, I've never seen my sister so well-behaved!"
Bai Yetian continued to tease. Lu Fan sat beside them, glancing at Bai Xue, feeling a bit awkward.
Facing such a beauty, any man would be moved.
But Lu Fan knew that he could not be unfair to Xiao Ke, and he would naturally not agree.
Outside Tianxian City, amidst a mountain range, Bai Hu stood tall, accompanied by a large contingent of people and numerous ferocious beasts.
In the dark night, a chilling aura emanated.
"Young Master, there are no powerful auras within Tianxian City!"
A stern-faced man spoke, standing with his hands behind his back, clad in golden armor. Although his aura was hidden, he was clearly no ordinary person.
"The news cannot be wrong!"
Bai Hu chuckled, "I will have to trouble Divine Guard Xuanwu later. We cannot let that brat escape!"
"Young Master, rest assured. The Prince has instructed that everything will be handled according to your arrangements!" Xuanwu nodded.
"Young Master, for such a minor matter, why would a Divine Guard need to intervene? The three of us are sufficient to capture them all!" Elder Tian spoke out.
"Hmph, quite a boast!"
Bai Hu snorted, "Didn't they escape from your hands last time?"
Elder Tian's expression changed, and he felt somewhat helpless. If it weren't for the Southern Sea Divine Nun last time, he wouldn't have been so embarrassed.
This time, he had inquired clearly that there were no other experts in Tianxian City, so dealing with Lu Fan and the others would be a piece of cake.
Meanwhile, within Tianxian City, Lu Fan and the leader of the Tianhuo Pavilion, along with others, left the Bai family with a slight buzz and headed towards a tavern.
Suddenly, Lu Fan looked towards the city outskirts, and his body abruptly stopped.
"My Lord, what is it?" the leader of the Tianhuo Pavilion asked in surprise.
"There are experts spying on Tianxian City!"
Lu Fan's brows furrowed tightly. "This place is not suitable for lingering. You should quickly leave from the south!"
"Then what about you, My Lord?" the leader of the Tianhuo Pavilion's expression changed.
"I have my own ways to escape!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "You don't need to worry!"
"Why doesn't My Lord leave with us?" the Great Elder inquired.
"If so many people flee in one direction, they will surely be pursued!" Lu Fan said. "Let's split into two groups. If we survive, we will rendezvous in the Fire Domain!"
The elders exchanged glances and then nodded solemnly. It was a matter of life and death, and they dared not delay.
After the people of the Tianhuo Pavilion departed, Lu Fan did not rush to leave. Instead, he went to the tavern, ordered a few small dishes, and began to eat leisurely.
"You brat, you're truly sacrificing yourself for others!"
The old man Hong Meng gave him a glare. "The Eighth Prince's mansion has dispatched many experts this time. You're still not leaving; you must be buying them time, right?"