A person suddenly rushed in and knelt down, which surprised and startled everyone.
The ones startled were Lu Fan’s mother, Zhao Rongrong, and his father, Lu Changfu. This was because the person who entered was someone they recognized – their in-law, Liu Ruyan’s father, Liu Chifeng!
*Swish...* Before Zhao Rongrong and Lu Changfu could help him up, a force suddenly lifted Liu Chifeng from the ground.
“In-law! What are you doing? Have you lost your mind, kneeling to a junior?!” Zhao Rongrong, not understanding what was happening, quickly pulled Liu Chifeng and said.
“Xiao Fan! It’s all my fault, everything today is my fault!” Liu Chifeng said dejectedly.
“You scoundrel, why aren’t you coming in!” Liu Chifeng suddenly shouted towards the door. Immediately, a middle-aged man walked in, trembling. He was the general manager of Bufan Group, Liu Chengsan.
“Still not kneeling!” Liu Chifeng shouted again.
*Thump...* Liu Chengsan knelt on the ground.
The people around were all bewildered, not knowing what play was unfolding! Only Lu Fan’s expression remained unchanged.
“Brother-in-law! It... it’s all my fault. Governor Wang... Governor Wang was instigated by me. Governor Wang knew our Liu family’s status in the provincial capital and agreed, thinking he had backing. Actually, I just wanted to vent for my sister Ruyan,” Liu Chengsan said, kneeling on the ground.
“Do you really just want to vent for Ruyan? If I’m not mistaken, you want to take my shares in Bufan Group, don’t you!” Lu Fan said calmly, looking at him.
In a place as small as Twelve Ditches, if he wanted to, he could know every time an old woman in any family passed gas in the middle of the night, let alone some phone calls within the Bufan Group office building. Although he had never inquired about Bufan Group’s affairs, it didn’t mean he didn’t care at all. It was something he had founded with his own hands.
“No... I wouldn’t dare! I really didn’t mean that!” Liu Chengsan panicked and quickly denied it.
“In fact, you could have pretended nothing happened. Even if Governor Wang reported the matter, you could have denied it. After all, you didn’t leave any evidence. Bufan Group was created by Ruyan and me. The reason I let the Liu family manage it is because it was Ruyan’s wish. Ruyan didn’t want me to make things difficult for the Liu family. You can go now!” Lu Fan picked up a glass of wine in front of him and, after speaking, downed the entire glass.
“Xiao Fan! Ruyan... where is she?” A glimmer of expectation flashed in Liu Chifeng’s eyes. Liu Ruyan had disappeared for years without a trace. The Liu family had secretly investigated but found nothing. However, they knew Lu Fan’s identity, and although they were worried, they didn’t dare to question him. Now that Lu Fan mentioned it, Liu Chifeng suddenly realized that Liu Ruyan might still be alive.
“I’ll bring her back to the Liu family in a few days,” Lu Fan said.
“Really! That… that’s wonderful!” Liu Chifeng was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes.
Liu Chifeng left with Liu Chengsan, and Lu Fan continued drinking with Hua Laoda and others. They drank until late into the night. Lu Fan gave the six of them some elixirs, and then the six of them left by helicopter.
“Xiao Fan! Ruyan she…” After the guests left, Zhao Rongrong immediately came over and asked tentatively.
Ruyan hadn’t returned, and she didn’t know what was going on. But Lu Fan already had a son, and if Ruyan really came back, it might be difficult to explain. However, Zhao Rongrong still liked Liu Ruyan very much and hoped her daughter-in-law could return.
“Ruyan is cultivating in a quiet place, focusing on becoming an immortal. But don’t worry, I’ll bring her back to see you in a few days. Perhaps one day I’ll bring back an immortal wife to see you!” Lu Fan said quickly.
“Xiao Fan! When will Ruyan come back?” Wang Yan asked somewhat nervously. If Liu Ruyan returned, she would seemingly have no reason to stay at the Lu family’s house.
“Don’t worry! I’ll handle it!” Lu Fan saw through Wang Yan’s thoughts and said quickly.
After everyone left, Lu Fan practiced alone in his room. By now, he had long since become indifferent to money and felt that Liu Ruyan’s departure had indeed had a considerable impact on the Liu family, so he didn’t make things difficult for Liu Chengsan.
As midnight approached, Lu Fan gazed blankly at the starry sky. For several days, he had used the Heavenly Mystery Mantra to perform a divination every day, but he couldn’t figure out who had been searching for him. The Tongtian Cult Master was no longer around, but the person searching for him was still there. Who was he?
...
On Penglai Immortal Island, Primordial Heavenly Venerate was confronting the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons. Below them, twenty Great Demon Kings were holding back numerous heavenly generals and tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers. The sounds of battle were deafening.
Suddenly, roars echoed from behind the numerous heavenly soldiers and generals. Twenty Great Demon Kings, like plague gods, appeared, catching the heavenly soldiers and generals off guard. They were mowed down, their blood staining the ground, and the area outside Penglai Immortal Island was littered with corpses.
Demon Kings were indeed demon kings, decisive in their actions and giving their opponents no quarter. They routed the heavenly soldiers and generals, who scattered and fled. In a moment, only the avatars of the Twelve Golden Immortals were struggling to hold on.
“Hahaha… Excellent! Annihilate them all! Leave none behind!” The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons burst into laughter. With the addition of twenty Great Demon Kings, their side instantly gained the advantage. Once they eliminated the others, they could come to his aid. Then, they wouldn’t have to fear that old fellow, Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate was also greatly alarmed. He had clearly sealed the Primordial Battlefield, so how could there be so many more Great Demon Kings? Who was it? Who was it that was opposing him? Who had the ability to oppose him?
“Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons! I’ll spare you today, but I’ll take your dog life another day.” Primordial Heavenly Venerate roared, striking out with a palm that forced the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons back two steps. He then unleashed several palms to resolve the crisis of the Twelve Golden Immortals’ avatars being trapped, before driving his Nine Dragon Incense Carriage away.
The Twelve Golden Immortals immediately followed. Their leader had left, so why should they stay?
“Hahaha! Next time, I’ll destroy you too!” The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Demons also laughed heartily. He had to cherish the opportunity to recover his soul power. Penglai Immortal Island was one of the three supreme immortal palaces, and cultivating in such a place was naturally much better than elsewhere. Without further ado, he led the forty Great Demon Kings into the immortal palace to begin their cultivation.
Lu Fan’s avatar was also cultivating in the immortal palace, practicing the Breath Concealment Art that Lu Fan had obtained. Their souls were connected, so if Lu Fan could practice it, his avatar could too.
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Inside the Eight Views Palace, the Supreme Old Master was meditating. Suddenly, he heard an enraged roar from outside his Purple Mansion: “Senior Brother! I want to summon the Six Sages to discuss important matters!”
*Whoosh whoosh...* Primordial Heavenly Venerate, furious, barged in.