"This time, my third brother and I are bound to win! Let's go wait outside the manor and personally welcome Master Chang!"
...
Just as Chu Tianlong and the old man hurried to wait outside the manor.
On the training ground, Chu Tiange let out a long sigh of relief.
He had rushed and hurried, but fortunately, he had made it in time!
He hadn't let his sixth brother cause a major disaster.
Otherwise, if Mr. Ling were to kill Chu Tianlong in anger, the situation would be dire.
It would inevitably lead to conflict between the Governor's Mansion and Mr. Ling.
He knew how terrifying Ling Fan was.
In Star Sand City, he single-handedly fought against three quasi-Heavenly Yuan experts, defeating one, injuring another, and driving the third insane with just a few casual moves...
Old Han called him a young Grandmaster!
A few days ago, Ling Fan, under the alias Ling Qingyun, had entered the Dark Martial Hall and killed six of its protectors, as well as Mo Xie Gongzi, one of the Four Young Masters of Tianchu City.
Finally, he killed the Heavenly Yuan realm Dark Martial Hall Master on the ninth level of the Dark Gold Tower.
Such strength was simply astonishing.
He wasn't worried about Ling Fan's safety at all.
He was afraid that if Ling Fan was displeased, he would destroy their Governor's Mansion!
That would be truly terrible luck.
This was not an impossible scenario!
This was a celestial being who could not be judged by ordinary standards.
"Mr. Ling, I was busy preparing for alchemy when a servant reported your arrival, so I rushed over immediately! My sixth brother is indeed like this; I apologize to you on his behalf."
Ling Fan glanced at him indifferently.
His gaze was slightly cold.
This made Chu Tiange's heart skip a beat, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
He lowered his head even more submissively.
Ling Fan said, "You don't need to apologize to me, but you need to give me an explanation. I entrusted Brother Ranran and his sister to you, but you failed to protect them. You have greatly disappointed me."
Upon hearing this, Chu Tiange quickly knelt on the ground.
He said with a wry smile, "Mr. Ling, please forgive me! It was indeed Tiange's negligence."
"Before, with my protection, Sixth Brother wouldn't dare have any designs on Ranran. But recently, they have gained the upper hand. I even heard that they invited a Xuan-tier weapon refiner from Liuyun Kingdom, who they believe can surely heal Father's injuries! Therefore, they have become completely unrestrained..."
Ling Fan said, "I don't care about the internal conflicts within your Governor's Mansion, but if Brother Ranran and his sister are implicated... you know my methods."
"If there's a next time, I won't be able to save Chu Tianlong for you."
Chu Tiange wiped away his cold sweat and quickly bowed in thanks, "Thank you, Mr. Ling, for your magnanimity."
"Mr. Ling, shall we go see my father now?"
"Lead the way."
Ling Fan nodded faintly.
The group soon departed.
Leaving behind a group of strong individuals from the Governor's Mansion in a state of bewilderment...
What had they just witnessed!
Old Lu, a renowned expert in the Governor's Mansion, had hastily retreated with Chu Tianlong.
Chu Tiange, one of the Four Young Masters of Tianchu City and the most talented among the younger generation of the Governor's Mansion, was so respectful and humble before the grey-haired youth!
Even a casual word from the grey-haired youth.
Caused Chu Tiange to feel immense pressure and kneel to beg for forgiveness!
This scene made them feel as if they were dreaming.
At the same time, infinite curiosity arose in their hearts.
Who exactly was this young man?
They say a strong dragon doesn't bully a local snake.
Could it be that this young man was a super dragon so powerful that even the Governor's Mansion had to bow its head in submission?
Carrying these curiosities, many strong individuals from the Governor's Mansion couldn't help but follow.
...
The Governor of Tianchu Province had three sons and five daughters.
His three sons were the third son Chu Tiankuang.
The sixth son Chu Tianlong.
And the seventh son Chu Tiange.
All three sons aspired to inherit the position of Governor and had been engaged in covert struggles for years.
However, Chu Tiange's talent was too strong, far surpassing his two elder brothers, thus he was deeply favored by the Governor and regarded as the most likely successor to the next Governor.
To counter Chu Tiange.
The third son Chu Tiankuang and the sixth son Chu Tianlong had long formed an alliance.
Recently, the Governor's injuries had worsened, and his health was declining day by day.
It was rumored that the third and sixth sons had spared no expense to invite a renowned Xuan-tier alchemy master from Liuyun Kingdom for the Governor!
And the seventh son Chu Tiange had personally invited Liu Miaoshou, the Pavilion Master of the Pill Pavilion in Tianchu City, to treat the Governor's injuries.
Today, it seemed there was a spectacular show to be seen!
...
In the reception hall of the Governor's Mansion.
Chu Donghai, the Governor of Tianchu Province, sat at the head.
He was about fifty years old.
For a Heavenly Yuan realm martial arts Grandmaster, this should have been the prime of his life, when he was strong and vigorous.
However, he bore an unconcealable pallor and deep fatigue.
But his gaze remained sharp, like two terrifying cold lightning bolts, and with every glance, he exuded the imposing might of the foremost expert in Tianchu Province.
Below him sat several guests.
They were Liu Miaoshou, the Pavilion Master of the Pill Pavilion in Tianchu City, his grandniece Liu Qingshi.
And Qian Yuan, along with several other Yellow-tier High-grade Alchemists from the Pill Pavilion.
The status and position of alchemists were extremely high, and Chu Donghai treated Liu Miaoshou and the others with great respect, personally accompanying them.
At this moment.
Chu Tiange and a grey-haired youth entered the reception hall.
Chu Donghai's authoritative gaze fell upon the grey-haired youth, and he couldn't help but frown slightly.
Because he found that this grey-haired youth's demeanor seemed very extraordinary.
Yet, upon probing, even with his powerful divine sense, he couldn't detect any fluctuations of power from this youth.
He was completely like an ordinary person without any power.
Too ordinary.
It made him seem somewhat unusual.
Therefore, he paid more attention to this youth.
Pavilion Master Liu, Liu Qingshi, and Alchemist Qian also saw the grey-haired youth.
Alchemist Qian let out a snort from his nose.
His gaze was askance.
He said sarcastically, "Heh, does this kid really think he's an alchemy master? He actually dares to come!"
Pavilion Master Liu, however, was as amiable as ever.
He smiled and nodded at Ling Fan.
He also enthusiastically extended a hand to shake Ling Fan's hand.
Ling Fan recalled the scene he had witnessed in the alchemy room yesterday.
He couldn't help but take half a step back.
If Liu Miaoshou knew that his simple action had caused the dignified Azure Cloud Emperor, who shook the Ten Great Heavenly Realms, to retreat half a step.
He would probably die with immense pride, smiling as he passed on.
To make the Azure Cloud Emperor retreat even half a step.
How many people in this world could achieve this?
Liu Qingshi disdainfully brushed away her uncle's hand.
Liu Miaoshou didn't feel awkward and proudly turned his palm over and over, habitually making a rubbing motion.
It was this gesture.
That made Chu Tiange, Alchemist Qian, and others feel their scalps tingle.
"Seventh Young Master, shall we shake hands!"
Liu Miaoshou smiled and fixed his gaze on Chu Tiange.
Chu Tiange almost stumbled.
He feared Liu Miaoshou like a tiger.
He quickly pretended not to hear, changed the subject, and said to Chu Donghai, "Father, this is the Ling Fan from Jiangnan City that I mentioned to you, Mr. Ling."
"This is that Ling Fan!"
Two rays of sharp light shot out from Chu Donghai's eyes, and his expression became considerably more serious.
He looked at Ling Fan with disbelief.
As if he was shocked by Ling Fan's youth.
Did this youth alone defeat the three quasi-Heavenly Yuan experts from Miyun Mountain, Seven Stars Cave, and the Ding Family?
His mansion's esteemed guest, Old Han, had even called this person a young Grandmaster!
Although he doubted Old Han's judgment, how difficult it was to cultivate to the Heavenly Yuan realm. No matter how talented and exceptional an expert was, to become a Grandmaster, they would at least be over thirty years old.
How could there be such a young Grandmaster in the world?
However, being able to defeat three quasi-Heavenly Yuan experts alone, even if his strength hadn't reached Grandmaster level, he was definitely infinitely close. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the foremost person below the Heavenly Yuan realm.
Moreover, being able to evade his probing meant he definitely had many secrets.
Chu Donghai thought to himself.