Seeing many figures fall, the Xia family head's expression turned grim. He was no match for President Lei and could only delay him. He had intended to use the many Xia family experts to hunt down Lu Fan, but it seemed unlikely now.
"The Xia family members all died unnaturally. How could you possibly succeed with your solitary strength?" President Lei sneered. "I think you should surrender!"
"Since it has come to this, what else is there to say!"
The Xia family head smiled bitterly. As a Spirit King, to be unable to avenge his son, how tragic.
Seeing this, President Lei didn't hesitate. He directly sealed the Xia family head's spirit meridians and stated, "You assassinated a Dan Pagoda alchemist. According to Dan Pagoda rules, I must take you to the Dan Pagoda to face judgment."
"In that case, you might as well give me a quick end!" the Xia family head said coldly. "Spare me from enduring more hardships in this world!"
"I have no authority to sentence you!" President Lei shook his head and then looked at Lu Fan. "I'm truly sorry. This alchemy大会 was poorly organized by me, otherwise, such a thing wouldn't have happened. Fortunately, you are unharmed."
"President, you needn't blame yourself," Lu Fan said with a light laugh. "This is the best possible outcome."
President Lei nodded slightly. "If you have time, you can come to Dan City to visit. I can guarantee that once you arrive in Dan City, such incidents will never happen again."
"Definitely, definitely!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists. "It's getting late, so we'll take our leave!"
President Lei nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face.
Lin Qingya stood by the side, silently watching Lu Fan leave, feeling a hint of reluctance.
However, when she saw Bi Yao, her brow furrowed. "Who is this woman that she possesses such strength and can execute Spirit King techniques?"
"To reach the Spirit King realm at such a young age is no ordinary feat," President Lei said frankly. "To surpass her, you will need ten times the effort, otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve what you desire!"
"Dad, what are you talking about!" Lin Qingya rolled her eyes, showing a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Why don't we just let him go!"
The thin old man beside them spoke, "If he is truly taken to the Dan Pagoda, I fear there will be no chance of survival!"
"How can that be!" Lin Qingya said repeatedly. "He already violated the Dan Pagoda's rules, so how can we let him go so easily? If that were the case, how would we account for ourselves to them?"
President Lei was slightly stunned, then nodded. "That's exactly what I think. The Xia family violated the Dan Pagoda's rules, so they must be dealt with according to those rules."
The thin old man nodded and didn't say anything further. He had intended to plead for the Xia family head, but it seemed unlikely now.
After leaving Dan City, Lu Fan and the others headed towards Beihai Academy. They had been away for quite some time and naturally didn't want to delay.
"I didn't expect President Lei to be so understanding and stand on our side," Long Yi said. "If not for that, we would have been in trouble."
"I am an alchemist, and a third-grade alchemist at that!" Lu Fan said proudly. "President Lei naturally has to stand with me."
"That's true. The Xia family was indeed in the wrong in this matter,"
Bi Yao stated directly. "If it weren't for that, there wouldn't have been such a commotion."
Long Yi nodded in agreement with her statement, understanding the situation.
After several days of travel, they finally arrived at Beihai Academy. Many interesting events had occurred within Beihai Academy during their absence, but unfortunately, Lu Fan and the others were not there to participate.
"Finally, we're back!"
The moment they stepped into Beihai Academy, Bi Yao felt completely relaxed, as if she had returned home.
"Junior Brother Lu, your strength is not yet perfected. If you encounter any danger at Beihai Academy, you can come to me anytime," Bi Yao said.
"Since that's the case, thank you, Senior Sister!"
Lu Fan nodded. "But speaking of which, Senior Sister, you're being so nice to me, do you have some ulterior motive?"
"What are you implying? What ulterior motive could I possibly have!"
Bi Yao smiled faintly. "I just want to borrow something from you. I don't know if you're willing."
"What is it?"
Lu Fan was somewhat wary. If it were the Tai Xu Sword, he absolutely could not agree. However, he thought that besides the Tai Xu Sword, he couldn't think of anything else that he would need to lend out.
"This item is quite valuable, and I'm well aware of that," Bi Yao continued. "Even if you don't lend it to me, I won't say anything."
"Senior Sister Bi Yao, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile.
"I'd like to borrow your three-star badge. If you feel it's inconvenient, just pretend I said nothing!" Bi Yao said awkwardly.
"A third-grade alchemist badge?" Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. "This isn't anything valuable, Senior Sister, why be so polite? I'll lend it to you!"
"Really?"
Bi Yao's face lit up with joy. She hadn't expected it to be so simple.
Lu Fan was not one to be overly polite. He took off the badge and placed it in Bi Yao's hand. "Senior Sister Bi Yao, please take it. I don't mind this badge; after all, this sort of thing is superficial and not very useful."
"Junior Brother Lu, you might not know, but a third-grade alchemist badge represents status."
Bi Yao smiled. "In the entire Spirit Realm, there are very few who can become high-grade alchemists."
"It's nothing!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Senior Sister Bi Yao has helped me so much. This third-grade badge serves no purpose for me. If Senior Sister Bi Yao likes it, please take it."
"Don't worry, I'm only borrowing the badge, I won't keep it!"
Bi Yao stated directly. "After all, this badge was hard-earned by you. How could I possibly steal someone's glory!"
After Bi Yao left, Lu Fan shook his head. He didn't think much of the third-grade badge.
"Senior Sister Bi Yao is so powerful, why would she need a badge?"
Long Yi asked in surprise. "Does she have some unspeakable difficulty?"
"It's hard to say!" Lu Fan shook his head. "But it doesn't matter. Since Senior Sister wants it, let her have it. I don't care about that badge!"
Seeing Lu Fan like this, Long Yi felt a little helpless.
However, at this moment, the voice of the Hong Meng elder sounded. "You brat, you've got guts to easily lend out a third-grade alchemist badge. If the Dan Pagoda people find out, they'll take back this badge!"
"If they take it back, they take it back. I don't care for it," Lu Fan said indifferently. "A true alchemy master should disdain the recognition of the Dan Pagoda."
"You brat are truly arrogant!" the Hong Meng elder shook his head. "Such arrogant words, if heard by the people of the Dan Pagoda, you'll likely be in constant trouble."