Before Ling Fan arrived, they had not mentioned their son-in-law's identity or strength to the Lan clan.
This was because there was no proof.
If they went to tell the Lan clan that their son-in-law was a martial arts novice half a year ago, and now he had become a super expert capable of killing Grandmasters.
It was likely that no one would believe them, except to invite ridicule and laughter.
This matter still needed to be announced to the Lan clan at an appropriate occasion.
"How is it, Xiao Fan, has that matter with the Dark Martial Hall been resolved?"
Father-in-law Lan Tianxiong asked.
Ling Fan nodded indifferently.
Lan Junjie curiously pressed, "Brother-in-law, how did you rescue your friend? Did the people from the Dark Martial Hall give up just like that?"
Ling Fan said with a half-smile, "You're talking about the people from the Dark Martial Hall... they probably won't bother me again."
Most of the strong individuals had been killed by him, and even the master of the Dark Martial Hall had died by his hand.
The Dark Martial Hall was already a mere name, and he had let Liu Han integrate the new underground forces. Who else would dare to trouble him?
Lan Tianxiong asked strangely, "Huh? I heard that the people from the Dark Martial Hall are all vicious and ruthless. When did they become so easy to talk to?"
Lan Xueyi didn't care about these things. She walked to Ling Fan's side, examined him from head to toe, and asked, "Are you injured?"
Ling Fan smiled slightly and shook his head.
Lan Xueyi's heart finally settled.
"How is it, has the Lan clan agreed to let you recognize your ancestors?"
Ling Fan asked, looking at his father-in-law, Lan Tianxiong.
Lan Tianxiong frowned and shook his head. "We've been here for two days, and we haven't even seen the Old Matriarch. My eldest brother did come to see us once, but he left quickly and didn't explicitly state the clan's attitude."
"I'll find some time to talk to my father again and ask him to help persuade the Old Matriarch, to see what the Lan clan's requirements and conditions are. Now that the Lan clan is willing to let us in, it's already a good start, and I'm very content."
Ling Fan nodded indifferently.
In fact, he could use his strength as a Grandmaster to force the Lan clan to accept Lan Tianxiong's family.
However, this would likely create an irreparable rift between Lan Tianxiong's family and the Lan clan.
There's a saying, a forced melon is not sweet.
Lan Tianxiong probably wouldn't want to return to the Lan clan in this manner.
Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, Ling Fan did not intend to intervene.
It would be best if his father-in-law, Lan Tianxiong, could resolve this matter himself.
Just then.
Suddenly, the chirping voices of two women could be heard from outside the courtyard.
Lan Tianxiong's face lit up, and he said, "It's my second sister and fourth sister!"
As soon as he opened the door.
He was met with a spray of saliva:
"Good for you, third brother! Your live-in son-in-law is really something! An outsider dares to hit our Lan clan members! He's lawless!"
Lan Xueyi's second aunt, with one hand on her hip, cursed like a shrew.
Lan Xueyi's fourth aunt and a group of strong Lan clan members followed behind menacingly, as if they were here to demand an explanation.
"Where is your live-in son-in-law? He's so disrespectful, daring to commit violence in the Lan clan!"
The second aunt said haughtily.
"Tell him to get over here and see me!"
Lan Tianxiong was stunned for a moment and frowned, "Second sister, what's going on!"
The Lan clan member who was beaten pointed at Ling Fan, a venomous look flashing in his eyes, and gritted his teeth, saying:
"I was just routinely questioning his identity and purpose. This person hit me without a word, he's extremely arrogant and fierce! Second Grandmother, you must help me get justice!"
Ling Fan's expression was as calm as a tranquil lake. With his hands behind his back, he quietly watched their performance.
A hint of displeasure flickered in the second aunt's eyes.
What a brat.
Shouldn't he be kneeling and begging for mercy in fear right now?
Why was he acting so arrogant in the Lan clan?
On their own territory, how could he, a junior, be so presumptuous?
Let me tell you.
Even if you are a dragon, you have to coil up obediently when you come to the Lan clan.
If you are a tiger, you have to lie down!
The second aunt snorted coldly and looked at Lan Tianxiong, saying, "Third brother, our Lan clan member has been beaten by an outsider. What do you say we do?"
"I'll give you two choices now: First, make this live-in son-in-law kneel and apologize immediately. Second, otherwise, I'll kick him out right away! Little brat, I still can't deal with him!"
Lan Tianxiong's face turned ashen. "Second sister, how can you speak like that? What outsider? Xiao Fan is my son-in-law, how can he be considered an outsider!"
"I know Xiao Fan's personality, he would never act without reason!"
The second aunt, with her hands on her hips, sneered:
"He doesn't have the surname Lan, so he's an outsider! If our Lan family doesn't acknowledge him, he's not the Lan clan's son-in-law!"
As she spoke with great fervor, the second aunt spat and said arrogantly.
Let me tell you, even a dog in our Lan clan is more precious than this outsider. A dog can bite him, but he cannot bite a dog. If a dog bites him to death, he deserves it!
"I say he's wrong, so he's wrong. If he's wrong, he must accept punishment!"
"Third brother, I am your sister. If you don't believe me, do you still believe a live-in son-in-law? Do you still respect me as your sister!"
"Hurry up and make him kneel and apologize!"
The second aunt shrieked with a sharp voice, determined to put Ling Fan in his place.
The fourth aunt said, "Third brother, just listen to second sister. Is second sister's face more important, or your face as a useless live-in son-in-law? He's a junior, what's wrong with making him kneel! Can't he endure this little bit of grievance!"
"Or is it that third brother, now that your business is doing well, you no longer care about the Lan clan and us brothers and sisters!"
The fourth aunt said sourly.
Lan Tianxiong was dumbfounded, he couldn't believe his ears.
How could these two be so unreasonable!
He felt extremely embarrassed in front of his son-in-law.
A surge of anger rose in his heart, and he angrily said, "You want my son-in-law to kneel and apologize to you, right? Let me tell you, don't even think about it! If you make him leave, our whole family will leave with him, and we'll pretend we never came to the Lan clan! We won't come again in the future!"
Ling Fan looked at his father-in-law, Lan Tianxiong, with some surprise.
He didn't expect his status in his father-in-law's heart to be so high that he would risk falling out with his second and fourth sisters.
Lan Xueyi's second aunt and fourth aunt did not expect Lan Tianxiong's attitude to be so resolute.
They were stunned for a moment.
"Third brother, you!"
If they really drove Lan Tianxiong's family away.
These two would not be able to bear the responsibility!
What if they ruined the Old Matriarch's plan? They would suffer greatly.
Therefore, despite their unwillingness, the second aunt could only force out a smile that was uglier than crying.
She said resentfully, "Alright, for your sake, third brother, I'll let him off this time! But if there's a next time, and he dares to cause trouble in the Lan clan, don't blame us for being impolite!"
Seeing that the atmosphere had become so tense, the fourth aunt.