Would it be that I could never open you in this lifetime?
Chu Fan gazed at the wooden box, which seemed easy to open yet was utterly sealed, and sighed inwardly.
As the first person to emerge from the Eternal Palace.
To this day, Chu Fan felt that very little could stump him.
The securely protected wooden box ignited his competitive spirit.
Unconsciously, he just wanted to open this thing, to see if what was sealed inside was what he desired.
This was a hint of the desire to win that everyone possessed.
The more something couldn't be done, the more one wanted to accomplish it, otherwise, they would remain unwilling.
Cui Fu, seeing Chu Fan's eagerness, comforted him, "The Dragon God Kingdom is vast and prosperous, with many capable individuals!"
"Search slowly, and someone will surely be able to open this thing!"
"Being anxious, as someone who has been through it, I feel it cannot solve the problem."
Chu Fan nodded with a smile. Although Cui Fu hadn't broken the restrictions on the wooden box, nor even offered any effective advice, he still thanked him profusely. "Elder, thank you for taking a look."
"I owe you a favor. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to ask!"
Hearing Chu Fan say this, Cui Fu was naturally delighted. He immediately smiled and said, "Since you've said so, I won't be polite when the time comes!"
Cui Yue happened to return carrying something, so they stopped discussing the matter.
After finishing their steamed buns, Cui Fu suddenly rose, walked behind the counter, and took out a half-yellowed ancient book.
"If you can thoroughly study this, you should be able to break the restrictions on that wooden box with your own power!"
"However, restrictions are complex things, and learning them won't happen overnight!"
"If you encounter anything you don't understand or find difficult to comprehend during this period, feel free to come to me. I will do my utmost to help you."
Cui Fu truly did not want the path of restrictions to disappear into the river of time.
Chu Fan, with his extraordinary strength at such a young age, his talent was beyond doubt.
If he could learn it, it would be finding a way for the inheritance of restrictions.
Chu Fan had also considered learning about restrictions and solving the problem himself.
Previously, it was because he had no direction. After all, any path requires a guide.
Therefore, faced with the ancient book about restrictions presented to him, he did not hesitate and immediately accepted it.
Everything that needed to be said had been said, and the general direction and method were in place. Chu Fan did not delay. After declining Cui Yue's invitation to lunch, he set off.
As he left, he remembered Cui Fu's desire to remain low-key.
And those who had come to collect debts earlier and were dealt with were likely to be backed by forces that would not give up. Chu Fan left his phone number for Cui Yue, telling her to call him if she encountered any urgent matters that were difficult to handle.
After leaving the Treasure Pavilion, not long after, Chu Fan's brow twitched.
He sensed someone tracking him from behind.
If nothing unexpected happened, it should be the forces behind those he had dealt with earlier.
Chu Fan did not pay much attention to these minor nuisances.
They were given a chance but didn't cherish it, and still came looking for trouble and death. Then, he couldn't help but be impolite.
On the way back to his residence, Chu Fan noticed two more cars following him through the rearview mirror.
In one of the cars, he even sensed a Grandmaster-level expert.
Could it be someone else, not them?
From Chu Fan's understanding, worldly forces were already remarkable if they had a Master supporting them.
Now that a Grandmaster had appeared, it made him wonder if other forces were targeting him.
To ascertain which faction the trackers belonged to, Chu Fan drove to a secluded area.
Seeing their opportunity, the other party immediately accelerated and rammed Chu Fan's car, bringing it to a halt.
Personnel disembarked from the vehicles, including two Masters and one Grandmaster.
Chu Fan also got out, calmly watching as the elderly Grandmaster approached.
As his gaze swept over the emblem embroidered on the old man's collar, Chu Fan was slightly surprised and asked him, "Are you people from the Qin family?"
The main lineage of the Qin family, as a hidden aristocratic family, possessed a clan emblem passed down through generations.
He hadn't gone to find the Qin family himself yet, and the Qin family had actively sought him out, which truly surprised Chu Fan.
In response to Chu Fan's inquiry, the old man did not reply but retorted, "Young man, you've only just arrived in Nanyun City, haven't you?"
Chu Fan nodded.
He still didn't know the Qin family's intentions for suddenly approaching him, and he needed to investigate according to their lead.
"You're behind the trouble at Mingde Design, aren't you?"
"How dare you investigate the Qin family?"
"Who gave you the courage!"
Hearing this, Chu Fan understood why the Qin family members were standing before him now.
Si Qianyuan's information-gathering capabilities were still somewhat lacking, and the Qin family had easily discovered that he was investigating them.
The Qin family's counter-investigation easily revealed that Chu Fan was directing from behind.
A high-ranking member of the Qin family's collateral branches, clearly unwilling to be investigated, had taken the initiative to confront him.
Having understood the purpose of their visit, Chu Fan calmly stated, "I am the one investigating the Qin family!"
"I really want to know, who is Qin Tianlong!"
The old man, not far away, his eyes clearly shifted upon hearing the name, but he immediately shook his head and muttered to himself, "Who is Qin Tianlong?"
"Does having the surname Qin automatically make one a member of the Qin family?"
Although the old man's subtle change in expression was barely perceptible, it did not escape the Demon God's observation.
He deliberately mentioned investigating the Qin family to find Qin Tianlong, wanting to see if the old fellow knew any relevant information.
Clearly, the old man, as a Grandmaster, held a not-so-low position within the Qin family's collateral branches and knew of Qin Tianlong.
As for the others, their expressions remained unchanged, clearly unaware of anyone named Qin Tianlong.
"Enough!"
Having basically confirmed that Qin Tianlong was indeed a member of the Qin family, Chu Fan had no more words to waste. He flicked his hands and asked the old man, "Why have you come to find me today?"
"To warn me?"
"Or to fight?"
The old man's expression gradually turned serious.
"You dare to investigate the Qin family. Do you think you can leave today?"
At this point, there was no use in saying more.
Chu Fan was too lazy to waste any time or effort on people who were of no value.
Whoosh...
Chu Fan suddenly moved.
The old man's face changed drastically. He hadn't expected Chu Fan to be so bold as to take the initiative.
He had just raised his hand to establish a defense when Chu Fan was already before him.
Upon contact.
The old man's face changed dramatically.
He had initially believed that with his Grandmaster-level strength, the young Chu Fan could not possibly inflict any harm upon him.
But now he knew he was wrong.
Facing the Demon God who had taken the initiative, when he realized his mistake, it meant he had completely lost the chance to struggle.
The rest of the Qin family members hadn't even reacted before they saw the old man sent flying by Chu Fan, crashing heavily onto the car door.
The car window shattered, and the car was sent skidding two zhang away.
A Grandmaster expert, so easily defeated?
Everyone was utterly shocked. Before they could recover, Chu Fan's massacre began.
The remaining individuals were even more powerless against the Demon God.
Simply for investigating the Qin family, the Qin family had sent people to silence them.
Chu Fan would show no mercy for such actions.
He would use this as a declaration of war, reminding the Qin family that if they wanted a fight, then let it begin.