Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 1474 1511: The Handsome Young Lake Master

However, Ding Fan knew that his goal was certainly not just the Nascent Soul Late Stage; evidently, he was aiming for the cultivation level of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Therefore, Ding Fan felt that he should be cautious at this time. After all, breaking through too quickly now wouldn't bring much benefit in the future, so Ding Fan wouldn't let his cultivation break through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage too early. Ding Fan needed to accumulate some power to break through during the Spirit Severing Period, or even the Tribulation Stage.

Suddenly, a very powerful True Qi fluctuation came through, and Ding Fan couldn't help but open his eyes abruptly, feeling a shudder in his heart. Startled, Ding Fan quickly looked in the direction of Long Ren's room, sensing that this powerful True Qi fluctuation was coming from Long Ren's room. Ding Fan couldn't help but step out of his room, standing outside the door, looking towards Long Ren's room.

Afterward, Ding Fan couldn't help but release his Divine Sense, intending to probe Long Ren's cultivation. Previously, Ding Fan had been unable to use his Divine Sense to detect the other's cultivation, though he was very curious. But as Ding Fan's Divine Sense reached Long Ren's room, he found that his Divine Sense couldn't penetrate inside, sensing that there was a strong shielding formation in Long Ren's room that was clearly beyond the reach of Ding Fan's Divine Sense.

This left Ding Fan quite astonished, clearly not expecting that his Divine Sense could not penetrate the other's formation, making him feel a bit shocked. However, Ding Fan was not overly surprised, given that the other party had already set up a formation. Although his Divine Sense was relatively powerful, high-level formations were still beyond his scope to probe with Divine Sense.

After all, formations could be said to be the most powerful means in the Cultivation World. Although Ding Fan couldn't arrange some formations, only lower-level formations were accessible. If it was a high-level formation, Ding Fan was indeed not so proficient, but for a cultivator like Ding Fan to achieve his level, only a Formation Master could have done it in the Cultivation World.

Of course, Ding Fan could also be considered a Formation Master. It's just that Ding Fan hadn't undergone any Formation Master certification or similar matters.

Although Ding Fan's Divine Sense couldn't detect Long Ren's cultivation, he could sense the presence of Long Ren in the room. Knowing Long Ren was fine, Ding Fan felt relieved and was about to return to his room when suddenly Wu Qianwen and Chai Er came out of their room and walked towards Ding Fan.

The rooms where Ding Fan and the others resided weren't far from each other. As soon as Wu Qianwen and Chai Er came out, Ding Fan saw them and couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled, clearly wondering why they wanted to find him.

"Big Brother Ding Fan! We've discussed it, thank you for taking care of us during this time. We know that Big Brother Ding Fan has many important things to attend to, so we've decided not to follow you from tomorrow onwards."

"Yes, it's our first time in Lan City, and we also want to see around."

At this moment, Wu Qianwen looked at Ding Fan with a slightly embarrassed expression and followed Chai Er's words.

Seeing the two of them, Ding Fan remembered that Wu Zun had told him earlier to travel to Lan City with his two precious daughters. Now, clearly, they've arrived in Lan City, and they naturally have their own matters, as does Ding Fan. Clearly, it's time to part. Ding Fan smiled gently and said:

"All right, be careful in Lan City. If you encounter any danger, go find Gao De. Or the Lan City Guard Squad. I am sure they already know my identity and will definitely do their utmost to help you."

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, Chai Er and Wu Qianwen couldn't help but feel extremely grateful and said:

"Yes, thank you, Big Brother Ding Fan. We won't get into any trouble; we're just going to wander around casually."

"Okay, then rest early."

Ding Fan said somewhat reassured, believing that after the incident with Tong Xie, many of the guards in Lan City might recognize them, especially the Guard General of Lan City and Vice City Lord Gao De. Clearly, out of respect for Ding Fan, they certainly wouldn't let Chai Er and Wu Qianwen run into any incidents. When Wu Zun entrusted his two daughters to him, Ding Fan could now consider that task complete.

Just when Chai Er and the others were about to leave, they suddenly felt that strong True Qi fluctuation, and couldn't help but look at Ding Fan in shock, discovering that Ding Fan was looking towards Long Ren's room. Chai Er and Wu Qianwen couldn't help but feel a bit worried and asked Ding Fan:

"Is Brother Long Ren okay?"

"Don't worry! Maybe my dear brother is breaking through; it's nothing," Ding Fan said with a gentle smile.

Hearing Ding Fan's words, Chai Er and Wu Qianwen couldn't help but feel a shock, as that powerful True Qi fluctuation didn't seem like an ordinary cultivator breaking through. They couldn't help but feel very amazed by Long Ren. Previously, they were curious about Long Ren and not quite understanding why Big Brother Ding Fan wanted to form a brotherhood with him, but after the incident with Tong Xie, they clearly realized that Long Ren's energy seemed to surpass even Big Brother Ding Fan.

After all, with the incident involving Tong Xie, it was clear that Gao De was quite afraid of Long Ren; Chai Er and Wu Qianwen couldn't help but understand that neither Big Brother Ding Fan nor Brother Long Ren were people they could easily comprehend as simple individuals.

Consequently, Chai Er and Wu Qianwen, filled with amazement, returned to their room, and Ding Fan also headed inside.

...

Meanwhile, in the Vice City Lord's mansion in Lan City, a middle-aged man on one side of the tea table was gazing with deep affection at the young girl sitting opposite. At that moment, Gao De looked at Linger, whose face showed a frustrated expression, not finding her all the more adorable. He couldn't help but say:

"All right, my little princess, don't be unhappy, okay? Coming to godfather shouldn't be the happiest time?"

"Godfather, why did you refuse to deal with Tong Xie today? Although I know he is not a good person, I have already promised him, and I cannot ignore him."

At this moment, Linger couldn't hold it any longer, and with an expression of grievance, she asked Gao De.

Gao De couldn't help but reveal a rather stiff smile on his face. Clearly recalling past events left Gao De quite shocked. At this moment, seeing Linger with a seemingly aggrieved expression, he explained quite seriously:

"Linger, do you know who those two young men are?"

"That Ding Fan is the Vice City Lord of Dancheng, but I don't know about the other. Godfather, you're also a Vice City Lord; you shouldn't be so humble in front of the other!"

Linger seemed very puzzled as she spoke to him.

At this moment, upon hearing his goddaughter's words, Gao De couldn't help but let out a bitter smile and then said:

"Just a Vice City Lord of Dancheng is indeed not worth your father bowing down to, but the identity of the other young man is such that your father has to bow down!"

"Ah! He's just a young person; how could he make father bow down?"

Upon hearing Gao De's words, Linger was indeed very puzzled, clearly not understanding what was going on.

"Linger, have you heard of the Thirty-Six Caves?"

"Of course, the Thirty-Six Caves is something I've occasionally heard my father mention. It's said to be a tremendously influential existence across the entire Donglai Continent, with a total of thirty-six sects, all extremely powerful. Clearly, not many forces in the Cultivation World could rival the Thirty-Six Caves. Moreover, there's a legendary figure among them— the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. Leading the Thirty-Six Caves, his power is unfathomable and unmatched!"

As Linger spoke, she became somewhat enthusiastic, evidently feeling that the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves was incredibly formidable. It's known that he is far more powerful compared to the head of any sect. Clearly, his influence is not ordinary, and it's said that the Lake Master's subordinates are spread across various places in the Donglai Continent. It seems that at his command, no one could resist.

"Correct! But do you know about the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves?"

Gao De agreed very much with Linger's words. Clearly, her father, too, paid extraordinary attention to the Thirty-Six Caves; otherwise, Linger wouldn't know so much. Then Gao De went on to ask.

Upon hearing her godfather's words, Linger's expression couldn't help but show some difficulty, even a hint of yearning in her eyes. Evidently, becoming someone like the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves isn't ordinarily formidable, almost allowing one to go anywhere they please in the Cultivation World. Then Linger continued:

"As for the Lake Master, I'm not very familiar. It's said that not many have seen him, as he is an extremely low-profile existence. There aren't any ill rumors about the Lake Master in the Cultivation World. On the contrary, many tales of the Lake Master as a heroic figure are widely circulated. Such a strong cultivator is truly worth admiring!"

Linger couldn't help but speak very earnestly.

Hearing Linger's words, Gao De couldn't help but secretly approve. Clearly, Linger was no longer the girl who didn't understand anything; she'd developed her own views about the Cultivation World, which was a good thing! Gao De then, with great interest, said:

"Actually, I've met the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves, and so have you!"

Upon hearing his words, Linger was quite taken aback and curiously questioned Gao De:

"We've both met? When did that happen? Was it when godfather took me to see him when I was little?"

Gao De couldn't help but express with some amusement and laughter:

"Your godfather has honed his skills to this level, yet still doesn't have the capability to take you to meet the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. I'm telling you, it's that young man!"

"What! He's the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves!"

Linger was extremely shocked, as if a giant stone had been dropped into a calm lake. She couldn't help but exclaim loudly.

"Indeed! Although I don't personally know whether that young man is the Lake Master, I recognized his Command Token. That token is unique in the world, granted only to the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. He is undoubtedly the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves!"

At this moment, Gao De spoke with great seriousness. Remembering the earlier matters couldn't help but leave his heart laden with fear. Thankfully, the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves is as reasonable as the legends say — a chivalrous cultivator. Otherwise, not just him, but even the entirety of Lan City would be obliterated in mere words from the Lake Master!

Upon hearing Gao De's words, Linger couldn't help but feel incredibly shocked. Clearly, she was reluctant to believe that he was actually the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. It was simply too incredible! It's known that the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves isn't someone ordinary people could meet. Right now, Linger just felt like her mind wasn't enough to handle this. She still remembered that exceptionally handsome and young face of his.

That someone so young is actually the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves!