"I'll deal with you first, and as for other matters, I won't manage them all!" Lu Fan shrugged and said, "Do you think this is feasible?"
The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's face turned ashen. Lu Fan's words left her speechless. If Lu Fan really acted on his words, she would have no means to stop him.
Although she was the Holy Maiden of Yaochi, she never expected her strength to be inferior to Lu Fan's. If her guess was correct, Lu Fan must be someone of considerable renown, but his features were obscured by a powerful force, making her unable to see clearly.
"As long as you let me go, I naturally won't make things difficult for you!"
The Holy Maiden of Yaochi changed her tone: "You must know that this is the Yaochi Holy Land. If something were to happen to me, the experts of the Yaochi Holy Land would not let you go easily. Wouldn't that be a case of losing more than you gained!"
"What you said makes a lot of sense, and I agree wholeheartedly." Lu Fan nodded slightly: "Since you've put it that way, I'd like to ask, what do you intend to do?"
"You let me go, and I won't pursue you. That would be the best outcome!" the Holy Maiden of Yaochi said.
"I peeked at you bathing just now. Although it was unintentional, you must harbor resentment. Why would you compromise so easily?"
Lu Fan shook his head: "If I let you go, you probably won't let this matter rest, and might even send people to hunt me down. If that happens, how can I participate in this Yaochi Grand Gathering?"
"Rest assured, once I speak, my words are as good as iron. I will never go back on my word," the Holy Maiden of Yaochi said repeatedly, though a hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes as she looked at Lu Fan.
In her heart, she was already planning to have numerous Grand Elders deal with Lu Fan once she was free, showing no mercy.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan smiled faintly: "You don't really think I'm that easy to fool, do you?"
"What do you mean by that?"
The Holy Maiden of Yaochi sensed something was amiss and frowned deeply. She was no match for Lu Fan now, and even escaping seemed unlikely.
"I mean nothing else, just that I won't let you go."
Lu Fan smiled faintly: "At the very least, you must stay in this forest until my safety is guaranteed."
"What do you want to do!" The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's face paled in panic, and she retreated backward, not understanding Lu Fan's intentions.
Lu Fan snapped his fingers, and a stream of light surged from his hand, pinning her in place: "You stay here obediently. Someone will come looking for you then, and you will be safe and sound!"
Feeling unable to move, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi's expression turned grim: "There are ferocious beasts here. If I stay here alone, it is extremely dangerous. If anything happens, the Yaochi Holy Land will not let you off easily!"
"I am not afraid of threats. The more you threaten me, the happier I become!"
Lu Fan immediately sneered: "You are now my defeated opponent. I can do whatever I please. As for whether you can survive, that is your concern and has nothing to do with me!"
The Holy Maiden of Yaochi's face instantly turned ashen. She had never expected Lu Fan to say such words, which shocked her even more.
Lu Fan wasted no time. After saying this, he turned and left. He didn't want to linger here. If the experts of the Yaochi Holy Land arrived now, he might not be able to escape even if he wanted to.
Watching Lu Fan leave, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi cursed inwardly. The Yaochi Grand Gathering was about to begin, and countless young talents were waiting for her appearance. Now that she was trapped here, how could she possibly attend.
Leaving the forest, Lu Fan headed towards the depths of the Yaochi Holy Land. This place held the Pan Tao trees, all of which were of superior spiritual grade. He did not want to miss this opportunity.
Before long, Lu Fan came across a stone tablet inscribed with "Pan Tao Forest." However, he could clearly sense that the Pan Tao Forest was guarded by experts at the Saint level. It would be highly inappropriate for him to barge in like this.
With no other option, Lu Fan once again employed the Art of Returning West, his figure concealed within the void. In the blink of an eye, he entered the Pan Tao Forest. Although the forest was suppressed by powerful experts, Lu Fan's strength allowed him to secretly harvest the fruits.
Meanwhile, at the Pan Tao Grand Gathering, many experts had arrived, including quite a few young disciples. They had come to participate in the Yaochi Grand Gathering with clear objectives.
"Why hasn't the Helmsman arrived yet? Has something happened?"
Xu Fei worriedly asked, his expression grave. After all, this was the Yaochi Holy Land. If something were to happen, it would be troublesome.
"The Helmsman is no ordinary person. How could something easily happen to him!"
Sister Zhao shook her head: "Don't speculate wildly. The Helmsman will likely return before long!"
Xu Fei nodded slightly but remained somewhat doubtful, as Lu Fan had been gone for quite some time. Su Dan Novel Network.
As they were talking, several figures approached in the distance, drawing their immediate attention.
"It's Dao Xuan of the Xuan Guang Holy Land. I didn't expect him to be here too!"
Xu Fei said coldly, a hint of cold light flashing in his eyes. He harbored great animosity towards Dao Xuan, as Dao Xuan had been present at the death of the Shen family's Old Ancestor.
"We cannot act rashly now!"
Sister Zhao reminded him: "This is the Yaochi Holy Land. We should deal with any matters later!"
"Don't worry, Sister Zhao. If it were three years ago, I might have acted directly without much consideration. But now, I have matured!"
Xu Fei smiled faintly, appearing more composed than before.
With these words, Sister Zhao felt relieved, but she was now concerned about Lu Fan.
The Yaochi Grand Gathering was about to begin, yet Lu Fan had not appeared. If something had truly happened, she didn't know what to do.
Thinking this, Sister Zhao became even more worried.
At the same time, within the Pan Tao Forest, Lu Fan was continuously picking Pan Tao, his eyes filled with joy.
He had eaten one earlier. This Pan Tao possessed immense spiritual energy. If an ordinary cultivator took a bite, they might break through their current realm in an instant. The Pan Tao's potency made Lu Fan quite optimistic.
Meanwhile, in the depths of the Yaochi Holy Land, several women hurried to say: "Nine Heavens Grand Elder, someone peeked at the Holy Maiden bathing. The Holy Maiden then pursued him but is now nowhere to be found. We don't know if the Holy Maiden is alright!"
The Nine Heavens Grand Elder frowned, a surge of ferocity appearing on his face: "What exactly happened? The Yaochi Grand Gathering is imminent, why has the Holy Maiden encountered trouble?"
"This....."
The several women looked humble and helpless. Such an incident was not what they had wished for.