"I never imagined that the dignified eldest daughter of the Chu family would utter the word 'thank you'!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "But you were just on the verge of death. If there had been the slightest misstep, you would have been buried here!"
"That's right. If it weren't for you just now, I would have been in big trouble!"
Chu Ting said seriously, "Although I can be willful, I also know how to repay kindness. You saved my life. From now on, I will not trouble you. If possible, I might even offer myself to you."
"Offer yourself?"
Long Yi was momentarily stunned and looked at Lu Fan with a strange expression.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes, "I didn't ask you to offer yourself. Don't let people misunderstand!"
Chu Ting felt a bit embarrassed. As the eldest daughter of the Chu family, one of Yunzhou's three great families, she was actually despised by Lu Fan.
"He appears to be alone. Although his strength is not weak, he lacks experience. This place is fraught with danger. Why don't we let him follow us?"
Han Feng suggested, "After all, he has some connection with my Han family."
"Of course, that's fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, "But you must follow me and stop wandering blindly. My senses are very keen, and I know where the traps are!"
Han Feng quickly nodded. Lu Fan wasn't lying to him. If Lu Fan hadn't led the way, they might not have had it so easy.
Chu Ting remained silent, daring not to say a word. Outside the cave, she was the eldest daughter of the Chu family, but inside this cave, she was just alone, and whether she could get out was still uncertain.
Following Lu Fan's footsteps, everyone soon arrived at a palace. Within this palace was a treasure chest, containing fifty shining spiritual pearls.
At the same time, several men who had entered with Lu Fan and the others also looked at the spiritual pearls with greedy expressions. They had gone through countless hardships to reach this great hall. Now that they were the first to arrive, if they could destroy the spiritual pearls, then only they would enter the Northern Sea Academy.
"Gentlemen, one spiritual pearl per person, and the rest are to be destroyed!"
The scarred man said, "Hurry and pick them!"
"This might not be appropriate!"
Long Yi frowned slightly, "Everyone came to this cave with the goal of joining the Northern Sea Academy. Why do we need to be so ruthless? This is harming others and not benefiting ourselves."
"You are still young and don't understand the ways of the world!" the scarred man sneered. "Allowing so many people to enter the Northern Sea Academy is extremely disadvantageous to us. The Northern Sea Academy has limited resources. If the new students entering the academy are only a few of us, then the resources will be tilted towards us in the future."
"Everyone's goal is to enter the academy. Such behavior is not that of a gentleman!"
Lu Fan said, "We will only take what is rightfully ours. As for the other spiritual pearls, we will not touch them!"
"Since you are so noble, then let us do it!"
The scarred man vowed. Since he dared to say this, he was naturally prepared.
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, wanting to say something but not knowing how. After all, he knew very well that this matter had nothing to do with him.
"I think we shouldn't do this,"
Han Feng said, "Everyone's goal is only one: to enter the Northern Sea Academy. Why should we make things difficult for each other?"
"I've already said that. If you are noble, you can stand aside. We will handle this matter ourselves!"
With a cold gaze, the scarred man said directly, "We will make our move."
"This might not be quite right,"
Han Feng chuckled, "Doing this is not the act of a gentleman, and I will not allow it."
"Boy, have you eaten too much? You don't need to do anything!"
The scarred man said coldly, "Why are you meddling here? If you dare to stop me, be careful you won't be able to leave this cave. There are no academy officials here. Even if I deal with you, you can only accept your fate."
"Aren't you guys being a bit too extreme?"
Han Feng frowned, "Everyone will be entering the Northern Sea Academy in the future. Why be so hostile!"
"You talk too much, boy!"
The scarred man's expression was indifferent as he walked directly towards Han Feng, showing considerable dissatisfaction.
Suddenly, Han Feng's body moved, and in an instant, he was in front of the scarred man, striking out with a palm.
Boom...
A loud roar sounded, and Han Feng was violently repelled. The scarred man narrowed his eyes. Although he had the upper hand, the strength displayed by Han Feng was also extraordinary.
"I truly didn't expect that at such a young age, you would possess such cultivation!"
With a cold expression, the scarred man spoke again, "However, your strength is inferior to mine. If you truly intend to be my enemy, you are likely seeking your own demise."
"Leave a way for people to meet later. Why be so absolute."
Lu Fan chuckled, "Even if he is not your opponent, aren't there still us?"
"You?"
The scarred man glanced at them with disdain, "Your tone is quite bold. If you really have the ability, then come and try!"
"His strength is very strong,"
Han Feng said, "You should not be careless!"
"Very strong?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "I'd like to see just how strong he is!"
As these words were spoken, everyone's expressions shifted slightly, especially the scarred man. Lu Fan's words clearly indicated his intention to fight him.
"You brat, you truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Do you really want me to make a move on you?"
The scarred man threatened coldly, "Let me tell you, if I make another move, I will surely take your life!"
"Since you have such ability, then bring it on!"
Lu Fan said lightly, "I'd like to see if you can really take my life." Sudan Novel Network
Chu Ting stood aside, silent. In the past, in Beihai City, she could command the wind and summon the rain; no one dared to disobey her. But now, here, she was alone and helpless, having to rely on herself, so she became quite low-key.
"Xiao Fan, why waste words with him!"
Long Yi said, "Just cripple them! People with crooked intentions are likely not good people!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and instantly moved towards the scarred man, his eyes showing a faint cold light.
The scarred man struck out with another palm, intending to kill Lu Fan with a single blow.
But at that sudden moment, he was repelled by Lu Fan's palm, spitting blood from his mouth, his face looking even more unsightly.
"How is this possible? How do you possess such powerful spiritual energy!" the scarred man exclaimed in disbelief.
"Nothing is impossible!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "I have long been unable to tolerate people with such corrupt character as you!"
The scarred man's expression changed. He intended to leave after taking the spiritual pearls. Lu Fan harbored killing intent towards him, which he could sense. If he were to die in this cave, it would be a huge loss.