"Even if the Assassin Dynasty is powerful, I must make them pay!"
Lu Fan said, "It's a pity I don't know the Assassin Dynasty's entrance or their movements. I'm like a headless fly right now!"
"If you truly wish to know, I can tell you!" Old Man Wan Juan said with a faint smile. "But you must keep it a secret, boy. If it leaks, I might face utter destruction in the Ten Thousand Scrolls Pavilion."
"If Senior has any information, please tell me. I swear I will never reveal this secret!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists tightly, his eyes filled with joy. His purpose in coming to the Holy City was to find the Assassin Dynasty. Now that he had a lead, how could he possibly miss it?
"Actually, the Assassin Dynasty doesn't have a fixed location. More importantly, their headquarters have never been discovered since ancient times."
Old Man Wan Juan stated directly, "The Assassin Dynasty is too terrifying. Once their headquarters are discovered, they will surely be jointly annihilated by all the major holy lands. At that time, the Assassin Dynasty will cease to exist. Therefore, their headquarters can never be exposed."
"In that case, why did Senior just now..." Lu Fan was somewhat confused.
"Although I don't know the headquarters, I do know that the Assassin Dynasty has a branch. Its specific location should be in Niujia Village, not far from the Holy City. Perhaps there you can find some clues," Old Man Wan Juan said. "However, this news has been circulating for a long time. As for whether it's true or not, I don't know."
"Thank you, Senior, for telling me!"
His eyes gleaming with joy, Lu Fan quickly clasped his fists. With a lead, it would naturally be much easier to handle matters.
"Grandpa Wan Juan, my Bai family is hosting a banquet tonight. Why don't you come with me?" Bai Yudie smiled. "You don't seem to have anything else to do."
"No, I still need to guard the Ten Thousand Scrolls Pavilion!" Old Man Wan Juan smiled. "I appreciate your kind offer. Please convey my regards to the Bai family head when you return."
Bai Yudie nodded slightly and said no more. She knew that Old Man Wan Juan had to guard the Ten Thousand Scrolls Pavilion.
Not long after, Lu Fan left the Ten Thousand Scrolls Pavilion and was pulled by Bai Yudie towards the Bai family, looking rather helpless.
Upon arriving at the Bai family, Bai Yudie quickly asked the cooks to prepare the banquet and then led Lu Fan into the garden. "You can have some tea here first. I'll be right back!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, not paying much attention. The reason he came to the Bai family was to thank Bai Yudie for helping him out of a difficult situation. He had no other intentions.
After Bai Yudie left, she went to the Bai family head's room. "Dad, why are you still cultivating? We have distinguished guests at home, why aren't you going to greet them!"
"How dare you barge in!"
The Bai family head glared at her. "What distinguished guests have arrived? They've made you so happy? Could it be a man?"
"Dad, don't mock me. Didn't you always complain last time that no one was worthy of me?"
Bai Yudie chuckled. "Now, this person is more than worthy to be your son-in-law!"
"Who is it that you regard so highly?"
The Bai family head smiled and slowly got up. He wondered what distinguished guest had arrived at the Bai family. Judging by Bai Yudie's demeanor, she seemed quite pleased.
"The Ancient Divine Body! You were talking about it last time and had very high praise for the Ancient Divine Body. Now that he's in the Holy City, shouldn't we treat him well?" Bai Yudie said with a smile.
"The Ancient Divine Body?"
The Bai family head was startled, his expression filled with a hint of panic. He never expected the Ancient Divine Body to come to the Holy City. Such a person would surely be able to dominate a region and become an unparalleled expert in the future. Su Dan Novel Network
"Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and lead the way, this is the Ancient Divine Body!"
The Bai family head said repeatedly, "If you can marry him, it would be an unparalleled honor for my Bai family."
"While that may be true, this is not something I can decide alone," Bai Yudie said with a wry smile. "If he is unwilling, I'm afraid we cannot force him."
"You mustn't say such disheartening words, child. After all, you are also quite outstanding. The Ancient Divine Body and you are a perfect match!"
The Bai family head spoke earnestly, a smile on his face. Now that the Ancient Divine Body was at the Bai family, it was a great honor for them. At least, in the Bai family head's opinion, such an opportunity was rare and precious.
Lu Fan was leisurely drinking tea in the courtyard, but his mind was on Niujia Village. He wondered if he could find any news about the Assassin Dynasty near Niujia Village.
He had traveled thousands of miles to the Holy City with the sole purpose of finding the Assassin Dynasty. If he couldn't get any news about them, wouldn't his trip be in vain?
Just as he was pondering, the Bai family head walked over with a beaming smile. "A distinguished guest has arrived. Please forgive our lack of foresight in not welcoming you sooner!"
"This is my father, the Bai family head!" Bai Yudie smiled faintly.
"So it's the Bai family head!"
Lu Fan quickly stood up and clasped his fists, showing a hint of deference. He was unfamiliar with the Holy City, and the Bai family was one of the three great families. He naturally dared not offend them lightly.
"I had heard long ago that a distinguished individual, the Ancient Divine Body, had appeared in the Eastern Region. Seeing you now, you are indeed extraordinary!" the Bai family head said with a light smile. "Please do not refuse our invitation to the banquet we have prepared at the Bai family."
"Thank you, Bai family head!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists again, his expression becoming solemn. The Bai family head's politeness was somewhat unexpected.
Not long after, Lu Fan took his seat. The Bai family head personally poured him wine. "Young man, it is an honor for my Bai family that you have come to the Holy City. Why not stay in the Holy City directly? My Bai family will surely treat you well."
"Father, don't even think about it. He has other matters to attend to!" Bai Yudie glared at him. "Besides, someone as outstanding as Young Master Lu would not be willing to be subservient to others!"
"How is that being subservient?"
The Bai family head shook his head. "If he were to become my Bai family's son-in-law, my Bai family would be his backing. Who would dare to touch him then!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Fan was instantly bewildered. "Bai family head, have you misunderstood? Actually, Miss Bai and I..."
"You don't need to explain. I understand the matters of young people!" The Bai family head waved his hand. "I have only this one daughter, and the Bai family will be handed over to you two in the future. So, you don't need to worry."
Lu Fan stood there, somewhat helpless. He had never expected the Bai family head to speak in such a manner.
"I say, Father, stop causing trouble!" Bai Yudie said awkwardly. "Young Master Lu is just here for a meal, and I personally invited him. Please don't misunderstand."
Seeing that Lu Fan remained unmoved, the Bai family head chuckled awkwardly. "I was too presumptuous just now."