"How could this be? Is he really not here?"
The Lin family elder frowned. Their information should have been accurate, but they hadn't found Lu Fan's whereabouts. This made them somewhat uneasy. After all, this was the desolate ancient Tao family, and offending them today would be more loss than gain.
"I heard before that the desolate ancient Tao family does not harbor people from the assassin dynasty!" the young master of the Tao family said coldly, "Do you believe it now?"
"Young Master Tao, we received definite news that people from the assassin dynasty have indeed come to the desolate ancient Tao family!"
The Lin family elder frowned, "As for why he is not here, there is probably only one explanation: within the desolate ancient Tao family, there are still places we cannot enter!"
"Elder Lin, if that's the case, then I truly have nothing to say."
The young master of the Tao family immediately sneered, "I'd like to see what capabilities you have. Since you dare to say such things, you should bear the corresponding responsibility."
Facing these words, the Lin family elder's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected the young master of the Tao family to say such things, which caught him off guard.
At the same time, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden chuckled, "I just passed by the forbidden area of the desolate ancient Tao family and found energy fluctuations inside. Could it be that the people from the assassin dynasty are hidden in the forbidden area!"
As soon as her words fell, the young master of the Tao family looked sharply at the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, "Are you saying you want to enter the forbidden area of our desolate ancient Tao family? The Jade Pool Holy Land truly has a big mouth!"
"I don't mean that!" The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's face was awkward, "But it is indeed possible that people are hidden in the forbidden area."
"The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden speaks the truth. The Tao family's forbidden area has not been investigated, and we are not at ease!" the Lin family elder said with a smile, "Why don't you let us investigate the forbidden area, so we can be at ease."
"Elder Lin has such great authority. It is already an extraordinary favor for the Tao family to allow you to enter. You actually want to investigate our Tao family's forbidden area. Do you really think our Tao family is easy to bully?"
The young master of the Tao family said coldly, "If you dare to act recklessly in the Tao family today, our Tao family will never let it go."
"According to what the young master of the Tao family said, do you think we three great holy lands are easily fooled?"
Xuan Bei said coldly, "For the sake of people from the assassin dynasty, offending the three great holy lands is not a good thing for the desolate ancient Tao family. I hope the young master of the Tao family understands and does not do foolish things, otherwise, you will only bring about your own destruction!"
"Since that is the case, there is nothing more to say. If you three great holy lands are dissatisfied with the Tao family's actions, you can gather your troops and fight our desolate ancient Tao family!" the young master of the Tao family said indifferently, with a hint of coldness.
Following these words, the expressions of the people from the three great holy lands also changed. They never expected the young master of the Tao family to be so assertive, giving them no chance at all. It seemed impossible to investigate the Tao family's forbidden area.
"Young Master Tao is so direct. Could it be that you already have a conclusion in your heart?"
The Saintess of the Jade Pool narrowed her eyes, "So, people are indeed hidden within this forbidden area?"
"If you want to think that way, I can't help it. You should know that the forbidden areas of desolate ancient aristocratic families cannot be entered by just anyone. Even I, the young master of the Tao family, probably don't have that right!" the young master of the Tao family said directly, "For the sake of people from the assassin dynasty, hiding them in the forbidden area, do you think that's appropriate?"
The people from the several great holy lands looked at each other and frowned slightly. Just as the elder of the Tao family said, under normal circumstances, the Tao family would not act like this, but they were still not at ease. At least in their opinion, their information was not wrong, and Lu Fan and the others were definitely in the Tao family.
"Young Master Tao, no matter how much you say, if we don't believe it, it's all useless!" the Saintess of the Jade Pool said with a smile, "Therefore, you should understand that the only way to help the Tao family survive this calamity is to let us enter the Tao family's forbidden area!"
"You truly have a big mouth!"
The elder of the Tao family narrowed his eyes, "Is our desolate ancient Tao family a place that anyone can enter? Allowing you to enter the desolate ancient Tao family is already a great kindness. You actually dare to act recklessly here!"
"Since the elder of the Tao family has already said so, we have nothing more to say!"
The Lin family elder said with a smile, "However, our three great powers have dispatched many experts. If the Tao family is unwilling to hand over the people, then wait for war!"
After speaking, the Lin family elder and the people from the Jade Pool Holy Land left without staying in the Tao family. Since the Tao family wanted war, they would not back down.
Three years ago, the Tao family helped the assassin dynasty escape danger, and they had long held a grudge. Now, with the three great powers present, they were naturally fearless.
The young master of the Tao family stood aside, his expression indifferent. The situation had turned out this way, as if he had expected it.
"Young Master, this matter is of great importance. Once a war breaks out, it will undoubtedly be a devastating blow to the entire Tao family!"
The elder of the Tao family frowned, "This matter is of great importance. I hope the young master can consider it carefully and not be blinded. It will surely cause a stir at that time!"
"No need to say more!"
The young master of the Tao family waved his hand, his eyes calm, "The situation has reached this point, and it is all within my expectations. Since I dare to do this, I naturally have my reasons. Elder, you don't need to inquire about some things!"
"I am your elder, after all. You are so unwilling to listen to my advice?" The elder of the Tao family's eyes were filled with helplessness. Although their desolate ancient Tao family was powerful, they could not underestimate the three great holy lands, otherwise, the Tao family would surely face great misfortune.
"Elder, my thoughts will never be wrong, and they are for the long-term consideration. Since they want to fight, we will accompany them to the end."
The young master of the Tao family said directly, "He is not only my sworn friend of eight generations but also the Desolate Ancient Divine Body. You should know what that represents. He will also hold the peak in the future, which is a great good for our Tao family."
Faced with these words, the elder of the Tao family was somewhat helpless. He never expected things to turn out this way, which caught him off guard.
"Young Master, this matter is of great importance and concerns the entire Tao family. If a war really breaks out, facing the three great powers, the Tao family may not be able to cope," several elders said, filled with worry.
"My mind is made up, you don't need to say more!"
The young master of the Tao family's expression was indifferent, with a hint of coldness, as if in his heart, no one could change this matter.
Everyone immediately fell silent, not daring to say more. They knew very well that the situation had reached this point, and it was no longer something they could control. The young master of the Tao family's actions would ultimately bring disaster to the Tao family.