The next morning, Lu Fan bid farewell to the Valley Master of Shenxian Valley and prepared to head to Tianxian City. Just then, Yang Xian'er approached, a travel pack on her back. "I want to go with you!"
"This is?"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback, looking at Yang Xian'er's preparedness with surprise.
"I want to go with you, and it's a good opportunity to see the world," Yang Xian'er said with a light laugh. "You won't refuse, will you?"
"You mean you want to go to Shenfeng Pavilion with me?" Lu Fan asked with a smile. "To watch me get beaten by Shenfeng Pavilion? Or to watch me beat Shenfeng Pavilion."
"Naturally, I'm worried about you getting hurt," Yang Xian'er chuckled. "After all, Shenfeng Pavilion is so powerful."
"I think it's best not to," Lu Fan shook his head. "I can handle this myself. If you really come with me, it will only cause unnecessary trouble. After all, you are the daughter of the Pavilion Master of Tianxian Pavilion. The three pavilions maintain a strict separation, and I understand that."
"It doesn't matter. As you just said, I am the daughter of the Pavilion Master of Tianxian Pavilion. Even if Fu Ke wants to deal with me, they'll have to think twice," Yang Xian'er said seriously.
"It's just that it has nothing to do with you. If you get involved, I'll feel bad," Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "So, let's forget it."
Seeing Lu Fan's firm resolve, Yang Xian'er felt a bit helpless. The reason she wanted to accompany Lu Fan was to try and resolve this feud, but it seemed it wasn't as simple as she had imagined.
"I knew it!" Long San said with a smile. "Brother Lu has his own plans, and it's not for us to interfere."
"Alright, if that's the case, then I won't go!" Yang Xian'er nodded. "But you must come to Tianxian Pavilion to find me to play in the future. I've finally made a friend, and I can't lose them like this."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely visit Tianxian Pavilion when I have time!" Lu Fan smiled. Yang Xian'er was a good person, someone worth befriending.
After Lu Fan left, Yang Xian'er revealed a bitter smile. "In the end, I still didn't get to go."
"If he had truly let you go, he wouldn't have been a good person," Long San said. "It's a pity that good people don't live forever. He's going to Shenfeng Pavilion this time, and I'm afraid he won't come back!"
"Will it really be that serious?" Yang Xian'er murmured, her eyes filled with a hint of apprehension.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at Tianxian City but didn't rush in. Within Tianxian City, he could vaguely sense the presence of many experts, as if defenses were already in place. Lu Fan's perception was acute, and he naturally wouldn't charge in rashly. After observing for a moment outside Tianxian City, Lu Fan found a spot and sat down cross-legged, seemingly waiting for nightfall. After a few hours, the sky gradually darkened. Seeing that no one was around, Lu Fan then stepped into Tianxian City.
Meanwhile, at the Bai family in Tianxian City, Bai Yetian was busy making arrangements, his brow furrowed. Old Master Bai had been captured for several days, and there was still no news. They couldn't even visit him.
"Brother, I tried again today, and I still can't leave the city," Bai Xue said. "The people from Shenfeng Pavilion are ambushing here. Could it be they are waiting for Lu Fan?"
"It's highly possible," Bai Yetian nodded. "There are at least three elders, which means three experts at the Spirit Emperor realm. They are guarding Tianxian City day and night, undoubtedly to capture Lu Fan. Otherwise, they wouldn't go to such lengths."
"What should we do then!" Bai Xue's face turned ashen. He didn't want his grandfather to be harmed, nor did he want Lu Fan to be harmed. But given the current situation, it seemed both of them were in great danger.
"One thing is certain: as long as Lu Fan isn't captured, Grandpa will be fine," Bai Yetian stated. "I've already contacted many other families, but unfortunately, they are unwilling to stand up for our Bai family!"
"Shenfeng Pavilion has immense influence in the White Dragon Dynasty. It's understandable that they are unwilling to get involved," Bai Xue nodded. "But besides them, we seem to have no external help and can only be at their mercy."
"Little Xue, don't worry. This situation won't last long. Brother will cultivate diligently and soar like a dragon, and no one will be able to bully the Bai family again," Bai Yetian said solemnly, his eyes filled with determination. Everything he had experienced these past few days had surpassed what someone his age should endure, otherwise, he wouldn't have said such words.
"Brother, you don't need to put too much pressure on yourself. Some things are best left to fate. I believe things won't be that bad," Bai Xue said frankly.
"I hope you're right!" Bai Yetian nodded slightly, then smiled. "However, I've made arrangements. Tomorrow, you'll disguise yourself and leave the city with Uncle Wu. You must listen to Uncle Wu and absolutely not act impulsively."
"Brother, what do you mean by that? Why do we need to leave the city? If Shenfeng Pavilion finds out, won't it be a death sentence?" Bai Xue asked nervously.
"We're going to die either way. If you leave the city, there's still a glimmer of hope," Bai Yetian said solemnly. "I've already made all the arrangements. You just need to follow them."
"No, I will never leave!" Bai Xue shook his head vigorously.
"Listen to your brother. The Bai family cannot afford to offend Shenfeng Pavilion. At this point, the Bai family is bound to be destroyed." Bai Yetian spoke frankly. "Now, it's one person saved is one person saved. I am the current head of the Bai family, and they are not watching me closely, so I can't escape. But you are different."
"I will never leave. Even if the Bai family is to be destroyed, as a member of the Bai family, how can I live in苟且偷生 (cowardly survival)?" Bai Xue stated resolutely. Even if the Bai family was to be annihilated, he would not retreat half a step.
Seeing Bai Xue's serious expression, Bai Yetian stood there stunned, unsure of what to say.
"Brother, as a daughter of the Bai family, this is my duty. I know you care about me, but my mind is made up. You don't need to persuade me," Bai Xue said again.
Bai Yetian was extremely helpless and could not refute. Just as Bai Xue said, as children of the Bai family, this was their duty.
"It was my mistake. Since that's the case, then we will guard the Bai family together," Bai Yetian said solemnly.
"Young Master, most of the servants have been sent away. The remaining are all members of the Bai family," Uncle Wu said as he approached. "Tomorrow, they can leave with Miss."
"Uncle Wu, tomorrow you take them and leave. Xue'er will not go," Bai Yetian said.
"Young Master, you are the only bloodline of the Bai family," Uncle Wu said with a hoarse voice. "I have served the Bai family for many years, and now that the Bai family has encountered such a disaster, this old servant is also heartbroken. But as things stand, I fear it is beyond recovery."
"Uncle Wu, I know what you mean, but you don't need to persuade me any further," Bai Yetian waved his hand.