Chapter 22: Mr. Li's Ass

  Hiding behind the stone pillar in the grand hall, Lin Fan heard the conversation between the two parties clearly, his face gradually turning cold. He really didn't expect that the one who had been causing trouble from behind was actually the man in black.

  Lin Fan finally knew why Li Bi Gu could become a war master in just a few days, with a war king as his master, forcibly communicating the connection between Li Bi Gu and the heaven and earth, absorbing the spiritual energy of the heaven and earth into the dantian qihai to form war energy, which was not a very difficult thing.

  However, Lin Fan was also clear in his heart that the result of such a hasty promotion would only be one, and that was that Li Bi Valley's cultivation would be difficult to improve in the future, and might even leave behind hidden diseases.

  Lin Fan didn't continue listening and already knew the mastermind behind the scenes. He had a clear idea of what to do next and didn't bother searching for Liu Yan anymore. Lin Fan directly unfolded his Five Elements Escape Technique and quickly left.

  Just as they stepped into the Lin family's gate, Lin Yuxin led Liu Yan out at a slow pace. Seeing Lin Fan return, Liu Yan said somewhat urgently: "I have something important to find you about, where did you go?"

  Looking at the two stunning beauties in front of him, Lin Fan didn't feel any distress. As the saying goes, "when the enemy comes, the general will fight; when the flood comes, the earth will dam." He said: "Yuxin, you go back first, I have something to discuss with Miss Liu."

  The clever girl nodded, and there was a hint of worry in Lin Yuxin's eyes. However, Lin Yuxin was not like an ordinary noble lady. She had been adopted by Lin Wushuang since childhood and had started managing the Lin family's stone workshop and all its industries before she turned sixteen, so she was already familiar with human relationships and worldly affairs.

  After Lin Yuxin left, Lin Fan brought Liu Yan to a secluded pavilion and asked directly: "Are you looking for me because of the Lin family being inexplicably excluded?"

  She nodded slightly, and Liu Yan seemed to have no intention of saying anything else. She opened her mouth and said: "Although I dislike you, even detest you, but no matter what, the Lin family has contributed a lot to Lu Ri Cheng for so many years. I couldn't bear to see the Lin family being destroyed. Since Uncle Lin is not here, I can only tell you that it's best for the Lin family to leave Lu Ri Cheng as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be too late."

  It turned out that Lin Fan's guess was correct, and he had a good impression of the young lady of the city master's mansion. Anyway, it seemed that the entire Luoshen City had given up on the Lin family, but Liu Yan still risked danger to inform the Lin family, just for this point, Lin Fan knew that Liu Yan was a good girl.

  However, as Liu Yan said, now that Liu Wu Shuang is not around, the highest in the Lin family is him and Lin Yu Xin. But they have just barely broken through to the high-level warrior realm, and between them and a war king, there is an insurmountable chasm. For the sake of one Lin family, offending a war king would likely cause the entire Lu Ri Cheng to abandon the Lin family.

  "Thank you for your kindness, but the Lin family will not leave Luoshen City, no matter who it is. I will remember this favor from now on. From today onwards, do not enter the Lin residence again and prepare to head to the Empire."

  After finishing speaking, Lin Fan didn't give Liu Yan any chance to speak at all, and directly walked towards his own residence. Behind him, Liu Yan stomped her feet in anger and scolded Lin Fan as a fool who doesn't know what's good for him.

  Back at his residence, Lin Fan rearranged everything in his mind once again. His face was slightly gloomy, but he could be certain that the black-clothed man wouldn't come to the Lin's house for a short while because based on what the black-clothed man said to Liu Nan Tian earlier, it was 100% likely that he had gone after his father.

  At this moment, Lin Fan had no worries about his father from another world. After all, Lin Wushuang was a powerful warrior king. Judging from the fact that the black-clothed man didn't dare to cause trouble at the Lin's house, Lin Fan was certain that the black-clothed man's strength was absolutely inferior to his own father's.

  However, just because the black-clad man won't come doesn't mean others won't. It's worth noting that the black-clad man's disciple, Li Jia's young master, Li Biyu, who was once defeated by me and lost 100,000 gold coins, is now a genuine war master. In the eyes of the black-clad man, his disciple's strength should be more than enough to deal with the remaining people in the Lin family.

  Lin Fan didn't continue to refine the elixir, instead using the Five Elements Shift to leave the Lin residence directly and head towards the distant Baibao Hall. This was because Lin Fan knew clearly in his heart that within the entire Luoricheng, only Baibao Hall could contend against the black-robed man, not even the City Lord's Manor.

  Inside Baibao Hall, Lin Fan's face was slightly gloomy as he looked at the old man in front of him and asked, "Has something happened to Bai Ling? Why did she have to leave Luoricheng in such a hurry?"

  Just arrived at Baibao Hall, Lin Fan didn't expect that Baili had left Luoshan City early this morning. This made Lin Fan suddenly think of the black-clothed man. Was it because Baibao Hall was afraid of the black-clothed man's strength and Baili had to leave Luoshan City?

  With several contacts, Lin Fan was still very grateful to the Baoling sister who had recognized herself. Although Baobao Hall was also for its own elixir, if there was no help from Baoling, Bairencao would not be able to provide it so quickly.

  Lao Na's face also sank slightly, saying: "There is a problem at the headquarters, Miss Bai Ling must go back to deal with it, but before Miss Bai Ling left, she asked me to hand this thing over to you".

  Saying that, Old Na took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Lin Fan. Without looking at it, Lin Fan already knew what Ba Ling had given him. If nothing unexpected happened, it would definitely be one of the admission tickets to the Imperial Academy. Putting away the envelope, Lin Fan didn't hide anything either, saying: "Old Na, I suppose you also know that now the Lin family is in a precarious situation, full of crises everywhere."

  Nodding, Old Na was not surprised at all by what Lin Fan had said. After all, with the influence of Baibao Hall in Luoshan City, he had already heard about the events that had occurred in the Lin family. However, Old Na clearly remembered the instructions given by Miss Baoling when she left this morning - no matter what the cost, Baibao Hall would have to help the Lin family.

  Although he was a war king, he did not dare to disobey Miss Bai Ling in the slightest. Looking deeply at the young man in front of him, Old Na said: "I understand what you mean, Miss Bai Ling has already instructed before she left that no matter what happens to the Lin family, Baibao Hall will do its best to assist."

  At the same time as being deeply moved, Lin Fan was also worried about Bai Ling's safety. After all, something had gone wrong at the headquarters of Baibao Hall, and as the daughter of the president of Baibao Hall, Bai Ling had hastily left Luoshen City for the imperial capital without even having time to say goodbye to him, which showed just how serious the problem was that had arisen in Baibao Hall this time.

  However, Lin Fan did not ask about Baibao Hall at all, because he was very clear that even if he asked, Baibao Hall would keep his mouth shut. However, Lin Fan had already made up his mind that no matter what happened in the future, he would repay Baibao Hall for this favor and also repay Bailin for this favor.

  "Since that's the case, then thank you very much, Bai Ling Jie and Na Lao. I hope in the future, Na Lao won't protect me again, but instead protect Yu Xin and the others."

  Lao Na agreed to Lin Fan's request without hesitation, then took out the Tong Ling Dan in his hand and said: "Time is tight, I only refined one Tong Ling Dan. However, I don't want Baibao Hall to auction it off, at least not in Luoricheng. As for the effect of Tong Ling Dan, I believe Lao Na has already understood."

  Old Na's face, which had just been filled with worry and gloom, suddenly revealed a look of surprise as he saw the Tong Ling Dan in Lin Fan's hand. He quickly grabbed the Tong Ling Dan from Lin Fan's hand and asked urgently, "This small Tong Ling Dan can really allow a warrior to quickly communicate with the connection between himself and the heavens?"

  Nodding, Lin Fan had enough confidence in the efficacy of the Tong Ling Dan and said: "As for the actual effect of this Tong Ling Dan, let's try it out at Bai Bao Tang to see. As for the remaining two Tong Ling Dans, I will refine them as soon as possible."

  "This can wait, I'll have someone send the Tong Ling Dan to headquarters first. With this Tong Ling Dan, the crisis of Bai Bao Tang may be resolved," after saying that, Lao Na quickly left the room and returned half an hour later.

  "Lin Fan, don't worry about the Lin family's affairs, I will personally take action to protect everyone in the Lin family at that time. As for you, be careful too. I have investigated the identity of the black-clothed man, but I couldn't find out his true identity after all. However, I can confirm that the origin of the black-clothed man is not simple, and you must be more vigilant."

  "I understand, the identity of the man in black still needs Baobao Hall to continue helping me ask questions. I'll leave first and come back in a few days. If Sister Bailian returns, please let Nalao notify me."

  "Alright, if Miss Bai Ling comes back, I'll send someone to inform you."

  He nodded, and then Lin Fan quickly left the Baibao Hall. However, as soon as he took his first step out of the hall, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his footsteps quickened. In the blink of an eye, he had already disappeared from view.

  Lin Fan didn't return home or enter the bustling city, instead choosing a secluded forest. Just as he had walked halfway through, Lin Fan directly activated the Wood Phase of the Five Phases Escape Technique, using the surrounding trees to disappear from his original location.

  Lin Fan had just disappeared, and the several black-clad men who had been following him were almost stunned. They rubbed their eyes hard, and one of them asked uncertainly, "Where's that Lin kid?"

  "I don't know, Young Master told us to keep an eye on Lin Fan, but now he's nowhere to be found. What are we going to tell Young Master when we get back?"

  "Follow me", just as several black-clad men were at a loss, Li Bi Valley suddenly appeared in the woods, his eyes somewhat cold, his entire face like a thousand-year-old ice, leading several black-clad men to quickly enter the woods.

  On an ancient giant tree, Lin Fan's eyes also had some chilliness. Although the black-clothed man tried every means to eliminate the Lin family, without the help of the Li family, even if the black-clothed man was a strong warrior king, he couldn't do whatever he wanted.

  Moreover, from the very beginning, Li Jia's Li Bogu had been at odds with him and wanted to harm him in every possible way. Lin Fan had a feeling that if he didn't get rid of this Li Bogu, he would definitely become his greatest enemy in the future.

  "Mr. Li, I don't know what brings you to find me?"

  (PS: From tomorrow on, two chapters will be updated every day, one at 9 am and the other at 7 pm. Explosive updates will be announced separately!)