"A deal is a deal!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his joy growing. Arranging for Ling'er to stay at the Tao family was merely a matter of a word.
"Once Ling'er is settled in the Tao family, I will personally take you to the Assassin Dynasty's branch!" the old village chief stated directly.
"You old man, you're quite shrewd!"
Xu Fei shot him a glare. "Are you afraid we'll go back on our word, so you want to place someone in the Tao family first!"
"Some matters are not as simple as they appear!"
The old village chief said frankly, "The Assassin Dynasty is extremely terrifying. If I bring him into the Assassin Dynasty, I will be violating the Dynasty's rules, and I will inevitably be implicated!"
"Rest assured, I will do my utmost to protect your safety!"
Lu Fan's expression was serious. Since he wanted the old village chief's help, he would naturally not let him come to harm.
The next morning, the old village chief brought Ling'er to Lu Fan. "She is now in your care. I hope you won't disappoint me!"
"Aren't you coming with us?"
Lu Fan was somewhat surprised, looking at the old village chief. He knew very well how much Ling'er meant to him.
"I trust you!"
The old village chief smiled. "And if something happens to Ling'er, you know I won't let you off!"
"Ahem, rest assured, I will be cautious in this matter!" Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly, understanding the old village chief's intentions.
"Grandpa, where are you sending me?"
Ling'er looked bewildered. "I only want to stay in Niujia Village, I don't want to go anywhere!"
"Silly child, once you enter the Ancient Desolate Aristocratic Family, there will be many treasures and inexhaustible spiritual energy!"
The old village chief smiled. "You can become a cultivator then, and your grandfather will be at ease!"
"If that's the case, why don't you come with me, Grandpa?"
Ling'er said earnestly, "This way, Grandpa and I won't be separated!"
"Silly girl, your grandfather has many things to do. Once you go to the Ancient Desolate Aristocratic Family, your grandfather can finally rest easy!" the old village chief stated.
Although Ling'er was a little confused, she did not dare to disobey the old village chief. However, she was quite happy to go and cultivate.
Since childhood, she had heard all sorts of stories about cultivation, tales told by her grandfather. Although she didn't know how he knew so much.
Taking Ling'er, Lu Fan left Niujia Village directly and headed for the Tao family. Lu Fan would not break his promise.
"You're really planning to place her in the Tao family?"
Sister Zhao looked at Lu Fan, even more surprised. She knew that the Ancient Desolate Tao family was no ordinary force, and it would be impossible to get Ling'er into the Tao family without some reputation.
"If I don't do this, that old man won't help me!"
Lu Fan chuckled. "Only then will he tell me how to enter the Assassin Dynasty!"
"Actually, bringing her to the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu would also be an option!"
Xu Fei said casually, "It's not necessarily the Tao family. Are my Eighteen Gates of Kyushu not as good as the Tao family!"
"Being strong-mouthed is useless in some matters!"
Sister Zhao shot him a glare. "The Eighteen Gates of Kyushu are indeed inferior to the Tao family. This is an undeniable fact!"
"Sister Zhao, you're boosting others' morale and dampening our own!"
Xu Fei was somewhat displeased. In his heart, the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu were no worse than any other force.
Upon arriving at the Tao family, Lu Fan explained the situation to Young Master Tao, and only then was Ling'er allowed to reside there.
After Lu Fan and the others left the Tao family, Lu Fan chuckled and said, "I've fulfilled my promise. Isn't it time for you to honor your commitment!"
As soon as the words fell, a figure appeared before Lu Fan. This person was none other than the old village chief.
"I didn't expect you to actually have connections with the Ancient Desolate Tao family!"
The old village chief was astonished. "You haven't disappointed me!"
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Lu Fan shrugged. "Now that things are settled, isn't it time for you to tell me how to find the Assassin Dynasty's stronghold!"
"At Lion Peak, there is a branch of the Assassin Dynasty. The branch master is a King-level assassin!"
The old village chief stated, "You are not a member of the Assassin Dynasty. If you go there rashly, it will likely be a death sentence!"
"Even so, I will never back down!"
Lu Fan's eyes were firm. He had to find out who had made a move against Chen Xian'er.
"Since you have made up your mind, then come with me!"
The old village chief nodded slightly. He knew Lu Fan's personality and that he would not compromise easily. Now, he could only satisfy Lu Fan.
"Old man, you lead the way!"
Xu Fei chuckled. "I'd like to see how terrifying this Assassin Dynasty branch is!"
"You're going too?"
The old village chief glanced at him, his brow furrowing.
"What do you mean by that? Can't I go?"
Xu Fei was bewildered, looking coldly at the old village chief.
"It's fine if he goes alone, but if you bring them along, the danger will be immense!"
The old village chief shook his head, his gaze becoming even more serious.
At these words, Sister Zhao's brow furrowed. "Why? We're not at ease if he goes alone!"
"This kid is tough, he won't have trouble so easily!"
The old village chief stated directly, "But you might not be so lucky!"
"You old man, you're clearly looking down on me!"
Xu Fei cursed. "How about we spar!"
"Listen to him, it's correct!"
Lu Fan spoke up. "We don't know where Lion Peak is, but there are King-level assassins inside. Too many people might not be a good thing!"
"King-level assassin? Is that a powerhouse at the Saint King level?" Sister Zhao asked with some confusion.
"That's right!"
The old village chief nodded. "The Grand Branch Master of Lion Peak is a King-level assassin, capable of intercepting even Saint Kings!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped. Capable of intercepting even Saint Kings, what kind of existence was this, it was truly unfathomable.
Even the ancestor of the Shen family from the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu was not worth mentioning in front of a King-level assassin.
"In that case, Lu Fan, you must be careful. If you are discovered, I'm afraid..." Sister Zhao was worried, her expression even more solemn.
"Don't worry, before entering Lion Peak, I will teach him the Art of Gui Xi. There shouldn't be any problems!" the old village chief stated.
Sister Zhao and Xu Fei exchanged glances and said nothing more. Since the old village chief said so, there should be no problem.
After Sister Zhao and Xu Fei and the others left, Lu Fan asked in surprise, "Old man, are you really going to teach me the Art of Gui Xi?"
"Of course!"
The old village chief nodded. "If you don't know the Art of Gui Xi, how will you conceal your aura when you reach Lion Peak?"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, even more eager to try. This Art of Gui Xi was extremely profound, and learning it would undoubtedly be beneficial to him.
After practicing in the forest for a few days, Lu Fan had a good grasp of the Art of Gui Xi, even capable of killing without a trace.