Leaving the Pill Pavilion.
Chu Tiange dismissed his attendants and mysteriously pulled Ling Fan aside.
"Mr. Ling, the Grandmaster Ling Qingyun who annihilated the Dark Martial Hall a few days ago, could that be you?"
Chu Tiange looked at Ling Fan with fervent admiration.
Ling Fan nodded faintly.
Chu Tiange clapped his hands excitedly, "I knew it was you! Who else possesses such heaven-reaching abilities? Besides, no one else would have gone to save Ji Hong."
"The Dark Martial Hall has been a tumor festering in the underworld of Tianchu City for decades. Our Governor's Mansion has tried to eradicate it multiple times without success. I never expected you, Mr. Ling, to uproot it single-handedly..."
Chu Tiange sighed in admiration, his gaze towards Ling Fan becoming even more worshipful and fervent.
"What happened to your father?"
Ling Fan asked.
"Alas, it's a long story. The cultivation technique my father practices is too overbearing. Over the years, accumulated hidden injuries have become increasingly difficult to suppress."
"He is a Heavenly Yuan Realm martial arts grandmaster. Only a Profound-grade pill can be effective, which is why I thought of asking Pavilion Master Liu of the Pill Pavilion to refine a pill for my father."
Speaking of his father's condition, a hint of sadness and urgency flickered in Chu Tiange's eyes.
"Mr. Ling, you said you would refine a furnace of pills for my father, is that true?"
Ling Fan said calmly, "I, Ling, always keep my word. When have I ever gone back on my promise?"
Chu Tiange was overjoyed. Although he had not witnessed Ling Fan's pill refining skills, nor did he know if Ling Fan could truly refine Profound-grade pills.
However, his worship and trust in Ling Fan were almost blind. He believed every word Ling Fan spoke.
"Tian Ge thanks you again, Mr. Ling. If Pavilion Master Liu fails tomorrow, please refine pills for my father."
Chu Tiange bowed deeply to Ling Fan.
Then he hurried back to the Governor's Mansion.
The next day.
Ling Fan ended his meditation.
Two streams of dark green Primordial Chaos true qi, like lifelike little snakes, burrowed back into his nostrils.
He stood up and headed towards the Governor's Mansion.
...
Meanwhile.
In the Pill Pavilion, Pavilion Master Liu Miaoshou, his niece Liu Qingshi, and Alchemist Qian and others also made their way to the Governor's Mansion with great fanfare.
...
The Governor's Mansion was located in the central area of Tianchu City.
It occupied a vast area, with deep courtyards and a solemn demeanor.
In front of the main gate of the Governor's Mansion, two rows of powerful guards stood in gleaming armor, exuding the refined aura of the Profound Gang Realm.
Their axes and halberds flashed with cold light, inspiring awe.
A gray-haired youth appeared at the gate.
The guards of the Governor's Mansion frowned, preparing to drive away this "unnecessary person."
But his expression suddenly changed drastically!
He reached out a hand, only to find it empty. The youth had already appeared behind everyone like a phantom and stepped into the Governor's Mansion.
At the same time, a voice drifted back, "Chu Tiange invited me. You can inform him."
As the voice faded, the Governor's Mansion guards pursued, but the gray-haired youth was nowhere to be seen.
"Too terrifying! Who is this young man?"
These guards of the Governor's Mansion looked at each other with shock and uncertainty.
They were martial artists in the mid-stage of the Profound Gang Realm, yet they couldn't even touch the corner of that youth's clothes. Could this youth be at the peak of the Profound Gang Realm or even a quasi-Heavenly Yuan Realm expert!
"No matter who he is, report him to the Seventh Young Master first! If he's not someone the Seventh Young Master invited, then quickly report and apprehend this person."
The leading guard of the Governor's Mansion said solemnly.
...
While the guards of the Governor's Mansion were in shock.
Ling Fan had already entered the Governor's Mansion.
He strolled leisurely through the Governor's Mansion.
The stern guards were like mere decorations before him.
When he reached the training ground of the Governor's Mansion.
He suddenly heard a familiar scream.
A sharp glint shot from Ling Fan's eyes, and he quickly moved towards the source of the sound.
...
Ahead.
On the training ground of the Governor's Mansion.
"Damn it, you siblings eat from the Chu family, live in the Chu family, and your cultivation is supported by the Chu family! Now I want your sister to accompany me for a few drinks, and you have the audacity to object? Who gave you the guts to refuse me!"
A young master, around twenty-five years old, let out a disdainful snort from his nose.
This was the Sixth Young Master of the Governor's Mansion.
In other words, Chu Tiange's half-brother, Chu Tianlong.
He looked down at a young man in his early twenties at his feet.
If Ling Fan were present, he would recognize that the young man on the ground was Liu Ke, whom he had asked Chu Tiange to bring to Tianchu City for cultivation.
Behind Chu Tianlong stood an old man with eyes as sharp as a falcon's.
The old man stood with his hands clasped, his attitude respectful.
It was this old man who had just struck Liu Ke to the ground.
Many powerful individuals from the Governor's Mansion were practicing on the training ground, but they merely watched from afar, not stepping forward to defend Liu Ke.
"Chu Tianlong, I would rather die than let my sister fall into your clutches!"
Liu Ke spat out a mouthful of blood and said resolutely.
"What lowly thing are you? Do you think this young master dares not to kill you!"
Chu Tianlong narrowed his eyes.
The sinister old man behind him immediately stepped forward. With just a command from Chu Tianlong, he would unhesitatingly strike.
"No! Don't hurt my elder brother!"
Liu Xiran cried out anxiously.
The scream just now had come from her.
Chu Tianlong laughed, greedily appraising Liu Xiran's face, which already showed the potential for world-ending beauty.
He said lecherously, "I can let this loser go, but you have to accompany me for drinks!"
"I..."
Liu Xiran's words caught in her throat.
She looked at Chu Tianlong with fear and trepidation.
She had been at the Governor's Mansion for some time and had heard of the notorious reputation of Chu Tianlong, the Sixth Young Master.
This infamous scion of the Governor's Mansion had ruined countless beautiful girls over the years.
Even on her first day at the Governor's Mansion, Chu Tianlong had shown great interest in her.
Fortunately, Chu Tiange had shielded her, preventing Chu Tianlong from acting too presumptuously.
Thinking of Chu Tiange, Liu Xiran suddenly felt a glimmer of hope and calmed down slightly.
She said to Chu Tianlong, "Sixth Young Master, please stop. I will not mention today's events to the Seventh Young Master. If he finds out that you dared to harm my brother and me, he will not stand idly by!"
Mentioning Chu Tiange, Chu Tianlong's eyes instinctively revealed a hint of apprehension.
But then he sneered, "Stop trying to suppress me with the Seventh Brother! I used to fear him a little, but from now on, I don't have to!"
"It's fine to tell you. My third brother and I have invited Master Chang, a Profound-grade alchemist from the Liuyun Kingdom, to treat my father. As long as we brothers achieve this great merit, Father will immediately appoint my eldest brother as the heir. At that time, won't the Seventh Brother have to bow his head to us obediently!"
Chu Tianlong laughed triumphantly.
Liu Xiran and Liu Ke's hearts sank to the bottom.
This was bad!
They were now living under the roof of the Governor's Mansion, entirely dependent on Chu Tiange's protection.
Once Chu Tiange lost power, their fate was not difficult to imagine.
"I advise you siblings not to make the wrong choice!"
Chu Tianlong looked greedily at Liu Xiran, especially her straight, slender, fair legs. He couldn't help but swallow greedily and reached out to grab Liu Xiran.
"I've been thinking about your body for a whole month! I've suffered so much from longing, and today I can finally have my wish fulfilled."
Liu Xiran wanted to resist.
She unleashed a stream of true qi, but Chu Tianlong casually brushed it aside.
Although her cultivation had advanced significantly recently, she had only reached the middle stage of the Qi Refining Realm.
Chu Tianlong, on the other hand, was a martial artist at the peak of the early stage of the Profound Gang Realm. Although he was not considered a genius at his age, he was more than enough to bully Liu Xiran, who was in the Qi Refining Realm.
Liu Xiran's eyes widened in terror, revealing deep despair and helplessness.
Liu Ke, however, was furious!
But he was firmly suppressed by the sinister old man and unable to move.
The Governor's Mansion members watching from afar could only sigh inwardly.
Such a beautiful young woman would likely be ruined by the Sixth Young Master, that lustful devil.
Just as Chu Tianlong's lecherous hand was about to reach Liu Xiran.
Suddenly, a slightly cold voice reprimanded, "If you dare to touch a single hair of hers, I will annihilate your body and soul!"
Chu Tianlong's hand froze in mid-air.
His expression turned ashen.
Damn it.
Even within the Governor's Mansion, there were still people who courted death and dared to interrupt his pursuit of a woman.
And they dared to threaten him with annihilation of his body and soul!
They must have the heart of a leopard!
He had never met anyone more arrogant than himself, the Sixth Young Master.
He wanted to see who this idiot was, who lacked such discernment.
He turned his head and looked in the direction of the voice.
He saw a youth in plain clothes with a head of peculiar gray-white hair standing with his hands behind his back at the edge of the training ground, looking at him with a detached expression.
His aura was completely undetectable.
He looked ordinary in every way.
Chu Tianlong frowned deeply.
Who was this idiot?
Why had he never seen him in the Governor's Mansion?
"Old Lu, have you seen this idiot?" Chu Tianlong asked the sinister old man behind him.
The old man shook his head and replied, "Reporting to Young Master, I have not seen this person."
"Heh heh, no matter who this kid is, he dares to interrupt my good deed. Old Lu, kill him for me!"
Chu Tianlong laughed cruelly.
At this moment.
Liu Ke saw the gray-haired youth's face and his body trembled. He exclaimed in disbelief, "Mr. Ling!"
Liu Xiran, upon seeing the youth, felt her grievances erupt. With tears streaming down her face, she cried, "Brother Ling Fan!"
Chu Tianlong was taken aback.
What was going on?
While he was stunned, Ling Fan had already walked in front of Liu Xiran. Like an ordinary brother concerned for his sister, he reached out to wipe away her tears.
Chu Tianlong's jealousy flared up!
This was his forbidden treasure, an ultimate loli whom he hadn't even touched yet.
"You loser, you're courting death!"
Chu Tianlong exploded in anger.
But before he could finish speaking.
A slap rapidly magnified in his pupils.
*Slap!*
Chu Tianlong's body flew backward, landing face-first on the ground.
The training ground fell into a dead silence.
Those who were watching from afar were all dumbfounded.
Even Old Lu, responsible for protecting Chu Tianlong, hadn't reacted.
Someone dared to slap Chu Tianlong's face within the Governor's Mansion. This was tantamount to rebellion.