After the discussion, Young Master Tao, along with many other experts from the Tao family, approached Han Xiaoxiao.
Han Xiaoxiao hurried forward and asked, "How did it go?"
"We're going to the Kyushu Eighteen Sects now!"
Young Master Tao said, "But one thing you must remember: do not reveal his identity, and certainly do not let the people of the Kyushu Eighteen Sects know that he is the Ancient Divine Body. Otherwise, rescuing him might not be so easy."
"Even Young Master Tao fears the Kyushu Eighteen Sects?"
Han Xiaoxiao looked surprised and incredulous. If that were the case, it was truly mind-boggling.
The Tao family, as an ancient aristocratic family, held an unquestionable position in the entire Eastern Domain. If even the Tao family was hesitant, one could imagine how influential the Kyushu Eighteen Sects were.
Young Master Tao did not offer much explanation, but he did not dare to be careless with the Kyushu Eighteen Sects. Although the ancient aristocratic families were the most powerful clans in the Eastern Domain, and few forces dared to oppose them, the Tao family was not the only ancient aristocratic family in the entire Eastern Domain.
Meanwhile, at the Kyushu Eighteen Sects, everything seemed lively. Festive red characters were posted everywhere, clearly indicating that a grand wedding was about to take place.
Lu Fan was also feeling helpless. Here at the Kyushu Eighteen Sects, he had no other choice. Although Chen Xian'er was attractive, he did not want to become the son-in-law of the Kyushu Eighteen Sects. If he did, he would surely be hunted wherever he went in the Eastern Domain. The Kyushu Eighteen Sects were not to be trifled with, and their reputation in the Eastern Domain was poor. If he became their son-in-law, he would likely be ostracized wherever he went.
"Why are you sitting here in a daze, my friend? What's bothering you?"
Just then, Xu Fei walked in from outside, casually holding a bird in his hand.
"How did you get here?"
Lu Fan glanced at him. Xu Fei had been visiting him frequently these past few days, and they had become quite familiar.
"Of course, I want to take you out for some fun. The wedding is coming up soon, so I thought I'd help you relax!"
Xu Fei said with a smile, "After all, you're about to become one of the Kyushu Eighteen Sects, and then we'll be brothers."
"Take me out for fun?"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback. "Do you mean take me away from the Kyushu Eighteen Sects?"
"That's right. It's quite boring here in the Kyushu Eighteen Sects, and I have no one to hang out with. Why don't you accompany me?" Xu Fei said with a light chuckle.
"Aren't you afraid I won't come back after leaving?" Lu Fan smiled. "You should know that I'm not happy about this wedding."
"Even if the son-in-law the Kyushu Eighteen Sects are marrying were to flee to the ends of the earth, he would still be captured."
Xu Fei shrugged. "So you wouldn't be that foolish, right?"
"That's not necessarily true!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Do you have a way to restore my spiritual energy?"
"I can see that your aura has been suppressed for a long time, and you'll likely break through to the Saint realm soon!" Xu Fei said directly. "If your spiritual energy is restored, I might not be able to subdue you!"
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "Since you're taking me out, shouldn't you be more sincere?"
"If that's how you see it, then forget it!" Xu Fei shrugged. "I genuinely consider you a friend, but judging by your expression, you're planning to run away. I can't take responsibility for that. If Grandpa Chen holds me accountable, I'll be in trouble."
"It seems your friendship isn't that great either!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "I've been confined in the Kyushu Eighteen Sects for quite some time, and it's indeed very dull."
"Don't worry about that. Once your marriage with Xian'er is completed, your spiritual power will be restored."
Xu Fei smiled. "And then you'll have to go out with me to capture slaves!"
"The Kyushu Eighteen Sects' practices are somewhat repulsive to me," Lu Fan said frankly. "They are all cultivators from the immortal cultivation world. Is it too cruel to capture them and force them to mine spirit ore?"
"Cruel?"
Xu Fei chuckled lightly. "These people are more or less connected to the Sacred Land. Back then, the Sacred Land mobilized many cultivators to deal with the Kyushu Eighteen Sects, but they ultimately failed, and the Kyushu Eighteen Sects suffered heavy casualties. So, this is all the price they should pay."
Lu Fan did not argue. In the cultivation world, there were no right or wrong, only the strong and the weak.
As they were talking, Tu Wenhai suddenly arrived in the courtyard, accompanied by several young men who were disciples of the Kyushu Eighteen Sects.
"Yo, what a breeze brought you here?" Xu Fei said with a smile.
"This matter has nothing to do with you!"
Tu Wenhai said coldly, "I'm here to see him!"
"Is there something you need from me?" Lu Fan asked.
"Chen Xian'er is the person I have my eye on. Now that you are marrying her, I will never agree!" Tu Wenhai said coldly.
"If you like her, then marry her yourself!" Lu Fan shrugged. "It would save me the trouble!"
"What do you mean by that?"
Tu Wenhai said coldly, "How dare you insult Xian'er!"
"Tu Wenhai, you can't say that. How did he insult her?" Xu Fei interjected. "If you're truly unhappy about this matter, you can go to Grandpa Chen. Coming here to cause trouble for Lu Fan is rather unfair, don't you think?"
"I've already said that this matter has nothing to do with you!" Tu Wenhai said coldly.
"He is my brother, so this matter naturally concerns me!" Xu Fei said coldly. "We are all from the Kyushu Eighteen Sects. Don't put on airs in front of me."
"Xu Fei, you're speaking to me like this for an outsider?" Tu Wenhai frowned, feeling even more displeased.
"I've already said that he is my brother, so I won't allow anyone to harm him!" Xu Fei stated directly. "And that includes you, Tu Wenhai!"
"For a slave, you're going to break ties with me?" Tu Wenhai said aggressively, staring directly at Xu Fei.
"He has no spiritual energy, and you're bullying him like this. I find it unbearable!" Xu Fei said coldly. "Believe it or not, I'll inform Grandpa Han about this right now and let him settle it!"
"Don't try to threaten me with Grandpa Han!"
Tu Wenhai said coldly, looking at Lu Fan. "I want to challenge you. If you can defeat me, I will agree to your marriage with Chen Xian'er."
"What if I refuse?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes.
"If you refuse, then you have only one path: death!"
Tu Wenhai said coldly. "Even if I kill you, Grandpa Han won't be able to do anything to me. This is, after all, the territory of the Kyushu Eighteen Sects."
"Well said, very well said!"
A laugh echoed, and Old Man Han walked out. "Since ancient times, beauties have gone to the capable. If you truly wish to challenge, Old Man Han here won't object!"
"Grandpa Han!"
Tu Wenhai cupped his fists, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.