Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 1466 1503: General Fang

At this moment, everyone watched as a Spirit Severing Elder approached Ding Fan, and they couldn't help but feel a twinge of sorrow for him. Although the young man had defeated a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, he was definitely no match for a Spirit Severing cultivator. One must understand that Spirit Severing cultivators are very rare in the Cultivation World and are indeed formidable.

"This kid is in trouble! You must know that when a Spirit Severing cultivator takes action, it's no joke!"

"That kid has been in trouble for a while! Offending the Tong Family, you can be sure they won't let him go, nor any of those cultivators around him. It's evident that they'll all fall victim to the Tong Family's cruelty..."

"Sigh... What a pity! Such an outstanding young man will probably die today at the hands of that Spirit Severing Elder..."

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People whispered softly, some couldn't help but feel sorrow for Ding Fan. After all, the power he displayed was already superb! In everyone's eyes, he was so young yet could defeat a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, which is quite incredible. It is rare for cultivators of his age in the Cultivation World to achieve such a feat.

At this point, Long Ren also noticed the Spirit Severing Elder walking towards them, but he only glanced at the opposing elder, as such a cultivator was barely worth his attention.

Immediately, Long Ren said to his big brother Ding Fan:

"Big brother, leave the rest to me!"

When Ding Fan saw the approaching Spirit Severing Elder, who was in the Spirit Severing Initial Stage, he recognized it as someone he could handle. He gratefully glanced at Long Ren and promptly said:

"No need, big brother can handle this as well!"

"Then be careful, big brother!"

Long Ren heard Ding Fan's words and could tell that big brother wasn't just boasting. Since big brother could handle it, he decided not to interfere.

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Chai Er was surprised to hear the conversation between Ding Fan and Long Ren. She never expected that Ding Fan would claim he could handle a Spirit Severing cultivator. This seemed too exaggerated! Spirit Severing cultivators are obviously exceptional. Even in a Great Gate Sect, a Spirit Severing cultivator is definitely at the rank of a Great Elder.

But it was unexpected that Ding Fan claimed he could handle such a Spirit Severing Elder, which was a bit unbelievable!

At this moment, Wu Qianwen also heard Ding Fan's words and was equally startled. He couldn't believe that Ding Fan could say something like that. Simultaneously, he was quite amazed at Long Ren. Long Ren barely showed any True Qi fluctuation, yet said he would deal with the Spirit Severing cultivator for Ding Fan. Wu Qianwen was very curious, wondering if Long Ren could truly defeat a Spirit Severing cultivator or if he was just bragging.

One must know that Spirit Severing cultivators are serious opponents, and Wu Qianwen understood very well that dealing with a Nascent Soul cultivator would be like lifting a finger for them. It's evident that their power is terrifying. Wu Qianwen always felt that Long Ren was merely bragging, although Ding Fan also showed minimal True Qi fluctuation, yet his strength was so formidable.

But Wu Qianwen knew that in the Cultivation World, cultivators like Ding Fan don't appear easily. If it weren't for him being just a Loose Cultivator, Wu Qianwen would've definitely chosen to be with Ding Fan without hesitation. Of course, this was just her thought.

As for Ding Fan, it's clear he wouldn't be with Wu Qianwen. Currently, the most important thing for Ding Fan is to find whereabouts of Gusu Qingwen, for that is his true priority!

At this moment, just as the Spirit Severing cultivator reached Ding Fan, there was suddenly a commotion at the inn's entrance. Then a group of armored guards, led by a middle-aged man, entered. The middle-aged man wore clothes resembling government attire, appearing to be an official of Lan City. Those who saw the group led by the middle-aged man respectfully made way for them, while many others greeted the man eagerly.

"Hello, General Fang!"

"General Fang, good day!"

"Hmm, hmm, good!"

The middle-aged man wore a stern expression as he walked towards the inn, answering the surrounding people's inquiries briefly. Behind him, the many guards followed solemnly, not daring to utter a word.

"Who was fighting here?"

At this moment, the middle-aged man approached Ding Fan and the others. Seeing the disarray of chairs and benches around, he asked with a stern and displeased expression. Meanwhile, the guards behind General Fang surrounded Jiangdong, Ding Fan, Tong Xie, and the woman in black, clearly having deduced from the situation that it was they who had been fighting.

Tong Xie, upon seeing the middle-aged man, could not help but show a face of excitement. Apparently, he recognized this man, and with a look of grievance, he staggered to the front of the middle-aged man and lamented:

"Brother Fang, it's great that you came! Did you see? My arms have been broken by those people! Brother Fang, you must uphold justice for me! I was invited here by Lan City, and if you can't give me a satisfactory explanation, I'm afraid my father won't let it go with Lan City!"

The middle-aged man, upon recognizing Tong Xie, clearly understood that he was the Young Master of the Tong Family. Although Fang Zhongwen knew the kind of person this Young Master was, as Tong Xie mentioned, he was an invited guest of Lan City. Now, having been crippled on their turf, if no explanation was given, the head of the Tong Family would not likely let the matter rest with Lan City's city lord.

At that time, the city lord would surely blame him. The middle-aged man was indeed surprised; having received a report of troublemaking, he hadn't expected it to be the Young Master of the Tong Family. If he'd known, he wouldn't have bothered coming, as he was aware of Tong Xie's nature. If Tong Xie hadn't done something disgraceful, who would willingly offend the Tong Family?

Yet Fang Zhongwen knew it was now impossible for him to leave. Having seen it all, he had no choice but to give Tong Xie an explanation. After all, the Young Master had his arms crippled, which was serious. Glancing in Ding Fan's direction, following Tong Xie's indication, Fang Zhongwen was surprised to see the perpetrator appeared to be just a very young boy.

Fang Zhongwen took another look at Ding Fan, quietly admiring his courage. Despite seeming to be just a regular Loose Cultivator, he had dared to cripple the Young Master of the Tong Family's arms, a feat not achievable by ordinary people. Additionally, glancing at the two girls behind Ding Fan, Fang Zhongwen could easily guess the conflict's origin lay with them.

Fang Zhongwen knew all too well of Tong Xie's lecherous nature. Momentarily stymied, he was unsure how to proceed, conscious that as a general in Lan City, he had to control the situation regardless of the decision. He'd need to provide Tong Xie an explanation, lest facing repercussions from the city lord and troubles considering the Tong Family's prominence and invited status.

At this moment, a guard approached Fang Zhongwen's side and whispered something. Evidently, they had investigated thoroughly, and Fang Zhongwen now understood, slightly troubled. His guess was confirmed that it was indeed Tong Xie who struck first, attempting to kill a woman, and even brought a Nascent Soul Late Stage Elder to act.

However, Fang Zhongwen was stunned to learn that the Elder was defeated by that young boy, seemingly a regular youth with scant True Qi. This was unbelievably astounding! The boy managed to defeat a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, which was absolutely incredible!

Moreover, glancing at the severely injured Elder whose aura was weak, Fang Zhongwen couldn't fathom how the boy might have done it, given even he was only at Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivation himself. Fang Zhongwen wasn't fearful though, for being in Lan City where experts were abundant, he doubted the youth would dare act recklessly in front of him!

Knowing Tong Xie's side was at fault initially, Fang Zhongwen struggled with how to handle things, wary of spurring public outrage if he showed favoritism, especially with so many witnesses. Furthermore, with an impending auction, avoiding scandal was imperative.

"Brother Fang! What are you waiting for? Quickly apprehend them!" Tong Xie urged, baffled by Fang Zhongwen's troubled face.

"I've understood the situation; regardless, fighting is not permitted in Lan City. Now, all of you come with me!"

Reluctantly, Fang Zhongwen reached a resolution, believing it to be a fair approach to take them away first and deal with it later, minimizing public discussion, particularly with the auction approaching, where scandal was best avoided.

Although Tong Xie was unsatisfied with this decision and wanted to argue further, the young girl in black, Linger, stepped forward calmly, questioning Fang Zhongwen:

"Why must we go too?"