"I am his sworn brother!"
Young Master Tao said calmly, "I have come here today with no other intention than to return something to its rightful owner!"
After speaking, Young Master Tao took out the Divine Emperor Cauldron from the Qiankun Bag, his gaze even more placid.
"Divine Emperor Cauldron!"
Everyone present showed surprise, especially Lu Fan. He knew very well that the Divine Emperor Cauldron had been discovered by many experts from the Eastern Region, and obtaining it would not have been easy. Now that it was in Young Master Tao's hands, it was evident how much effort he had expended.
"Isn't the Divine Emperor Cauldron lost? How did it end up in his hands?" Shen Yehong asked with a puzzled expression. "Did he steal it?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Bi Qing waved his hand. "This Divine Emperor Cauldron fled on its own, and even though many experts pursued it, they failed to obtain it. The fact that it appeared in his hands is enough to show how powerful this person is!"
"Since the Divine Emperor Cauldron is in Brother Tao's hands, it belongs to Brother Tao," Lu Fan said. "There's no need to hand it over to me. After all, treasures in this world have no fixed owner."
"This is a peerless divine weapon. If I didn't know it was yours, I wouldn't be returning it," Young Master Tao said with a smile. "But speaking of which, the power of this Divine Emperor Cauldron is extraordinary. You must be careful when using it and avoid being backfired, which could cause unnecessary trouble."
"Thank you for the warning, Brother Tao!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists, his gratitude evident. To obtain the Divine Emperor Cauldron and then give it to Lu Fan, such character indicated that he was no ordinary person.
Although Lu Fan and he were sworn brothers, they had only met twice, yet they felt a strong connection.
"To find you, I've been to many places. You should host me properly!"
Young Master Tao touched his stomach, appearing approachable.
"Please come in. We are just about to have our meal."
Lu Fan smiled and instructed the innkeeper to serve the best wine and dishes. With the Divine Emperor Cauldron returned to its rightful owner, this was naturally a joyous occasion for Lu Fan.
With the Divine Emperor Cauldron on his person, Lu Fan could easily kill even Saint realm experts. Moreover, the Divine Emperor Cauldron was a divine weapon, and Lu Fan had long given up hope of recovering it, yet unexpectedly, Young Master Tao had found it.
After finishing their meal, Young Master Tao chuckled and said, "It's about time. I should be leaving. I don't know when we'll meet again. I might have to return to my family!"
"So soon?" Lu Fan said with a smile. "When I become a Saint, I will come to visit you."
"No problem. Just go to the Ancient Tao Family and mention my sworn brotherhood, and you'll be able to enter!" Young Master Tao smiled.
Lu Fan nodded solemnly. He naturally wanted to repay such a great kindness, but with his current abilities, it was beyond his reach.
After some pleasantries, Young Master Tao left the Tri-Point Domain without lingering. His current excursion was primarily for experience. In reality, his strength was terrifying, even ranking among the top young generation in the Eastern Region.
"Who was that person just now?"
Shen Yehong asked, "He seemed very heroic, and from his words, he doesn't seem like an ordinary person."
"The Young Master of the Ancient Tao Family!"
Lu Fan said calmly, "As an ancient aristocratic family, they are the most prominent existence in the entire Eastern Region. Even the powerful Heaven-Piercing Academy is merely dust in front of the ancient aristocratic families!"
"Ancient aristocratic family!"
Shen Yehong was slightly startled, his eyes showing a touch of emotion. He never imagined that the person just now would be from an ancient aristocratic family. No wonder the aura he exuded was so different from others, even making people feel a sense of awe.
"I've heard that the ancient aristocratic families have immense influence!" Liuli said. "How did you become sworn brothers with him?"
"Perhaps it was a whim!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "I didn't expect it to be like this either!"
Bi Qing and the others were astonished and somewhat helpless at Lu Fan's response. Just as Lu Fan said, for someone like Young Master Tao, becoming sworn brothers might indeed have been a whim.
However, to be sworn brothers with the young master of an ancient aristocratic family was a tremendous opportunity. If anything were to happen in the future, one only needed to go to the Ancient Tao Family, and it would likely be resolved easily. They had no doubt about this.
After resting in the tavern for a short while, they left and returned to the Heaven-Piercing Academy.
Upon arriving at the Heaven-Piercing Academy, Bi Qing handed over Gu Yuntong's head to the mission hall and collected the reward. However, she knew very well that completing this mission was not solely her achievement. Without Lu Fan, her life would have been in danger.
"This sixth-grade pill is extremely precious. It might be able to help you break through to the Saint realm!" Bi Qing held the sixth-grade pill in her hand, looking at Lu Fan.
"This is senior sister's reward, I can't accept it!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "Besides, this mission was taken by senior sister, and we only provided a little help."
"Don't try to persuade me. If it weren't for you on this mission, who could have killed Gu Yuntong? And who could have escaped the pursuit of the Gu family's Saint?" Bi Qing said directly. "This sixth-grade pill rightfully belongs to you!"
"Senior sister, there's no need to be polite with me. I am a alchemist myself, so this pill doesn't hold much allure for me!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. Although he hadn't practiced alchemy in a long time, it wouldn't take him long to improve his alchemical skills. While sixth-grade pills were precious, if Lu Fan eventually reached the level of a sixth-grade alchemist, he would have an endless supply of pills.
"You're also an alchemist?" Shen Yehong exclaimed, "I really couldn't tell. You are indeed a person of hidden depths!"
"It's been a long time since I've practiced, so I might be rusty."
Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "But then again, since I'm an alchemist, I naturally won't lack pills."
"Since junior brother is so firm, then I will accept this pill!"
Bi Qing nodded. "Consider it that I owe junior brother a favor."
Lu Fan nodded slightly and said nothing more. A single sixth-grade pill did not hold much temptation for him.
Returning to the freshman courtyard, Lu Fan saw Han Xiaoxiao. She was currently in seclusion, but upon seeing Lu Fan's arrival, she immediately showed joy.
"You're finally here!"
Han Xiaoxiao stood up and said, "While you were away, I was so bored that I almost went back. Now that you're here, I've decided not to leave!" Han Xiaoxiao pouted playfully. Su Dan Novel Network
"If I'm not mistaken, the Eastern Courtyard assessment is coming up soon!" Lu Fan said. "If you can enter the Western Courtyard, you will be considered an expert after leaving the Heaven-Piercing Academy!"
"That's right. I've been in seclusion, preparing to enter the Western Courtyard," Han Xiaoxiao nodded. "After all, I can't be left behind by you."