Originally.
According to Chu Fan's plan.
First, investigate quietly, figure out the basic situation of the Qin family, and then decide how to contact them.
Unexpectedly, plans don't change as fast as changes.
Si Qian Yuan's intelligence gathering actions were actually detected by the Qin family.
Moreover, although the Qin family was a collateral branch in Nanyun City, they were still the overlords of the city. They could not tolerate being investigated and took the initiative to attack.
With the situation as it is, Chu Fan had to change his plan.
Having confirmed that Qin Tian Long was related to the Qin family, and that he would inevitably clash with the Qin family in the future, he would declare war.
Soon, only the elders at the Grandmaster level remained alive at the scene.
When the Demon God attacked, what good were Grandmasters? They were killed with a single blow.
The reason the elder was only severely injured and not killed was naturally because Chu Fan wanted to extract information about Qin Tian Long from him.
When Chu Fan returned to the elder, the elder's gaze towards Chu Fan was no longer filled with the previous arrogance and pride, but rather with terror.
Having personally endured Chu Fan's attack, his own strength, which he believed to be not weak, was no match for this inconspicuous young man.
The elder already had a guess about Chu Fan's identity.
Only the nameless genius powerhouse could achieve this.
Not comfortable talking to someone while stooping, Chu Fan bent down, grabbed the elder by the collar, and lifted him up.
The elder did not want to die.
Before Chu Fan could speak, he said nervously, "I know I was wrong. Please, don't kill me."
"Whether you live or die depends on your performance!"
"I know you know Qin Tian Long. Tell me what you know. This is also the main reason I spared your life."
Facing the interrogation, the elder immediately shook his head and said, "I don't know. I don't know any Qin Tian Long!"
Seeing this, Chu Fan smiled.
He couldn't understand why the elder, who was clearly afraid of death, would rather die than reveal information about Qin Tian Long, even though he knew about him.
Could it be that Qin Tian Long was more terrifying than death?
"Are you sure you don't know?"
"Since you can't provide me with any useful information, it means you have no value."
"Since you have no value, what use do I have for you?"
Killing intent emanated from Chu Fan.
Some people have integrity and refuse to speak even in the face of death.
Others are greedy for life and fearful of death.
The elder was the latter.
Realizing that he would surely die if he didn't speak, the elder said in a hurry, "I don't know much either."
"Speak!"
The elder looked at Chu Fan timidly and said in a low voice, "Qin Tian Long, I've only heard others mention him!"
"Rumor has it that he is the God of Slaughter from the main lineage of the Qin family, invincible among Grandmasters!"
"Moreover, he comes without a shadow and leaves without a trace. Anyone who provokes him will surely die!"
Seeing the old man stop, Chu Fan frowned, "Is that all?"
"That's all I know. I've only been with the Qin family for a few years, so I don't know much!"
After wasting so much breath and time, only to learn that Qin Tian Long was from the main lineage of the Qin family, the Demon God was very disappointed.
This information, even before asking, he had basically guessed it when he first heard of Qin Tian Long.
There were some things Chu Fan did not want the Qin family to know.
Therefore, despite the elder's pleading, he still could not escape death.
Twenty minutes later.
Three cars rushed over, and Si Qian Yuan hastily got out of the car after it stopped.
Seeing that everyone on the ground was dead, he quickly approached Chu Fan's car, bowing respectfully and waiting.
"My Lord!"
As Chu Fan got out of the car, Si Qian Yuan bowed even lower.
"These are all people from the Qin family. Clean up the bodies!"
Seeing that the Qin family had found Chu Fan first, Si Qian Yuan was very surprised and quickly called the people he brought to clean up the scene.
"Si Qian Yuan, your ability to handle matters is somewhat lacking!"
"How long have you been investigating the Qin family, and they already know everything about you, knowing that I am the one behind the accusation!"
Thump!
Realizing his mistake, Si Qian Yuan immediately knelt on the ground without hesitation.
"My Lord, Si Qian Yuan has failed in his duties. I beg your Lordship to punish me!"
Facing the Demon God, Si Qian Yuan dared not struggle or explain. The only thing he could do was kneel and admit his mistake, awaiting punishment.
Chu Fan withdrew his gaze from a distance and said, "Get up!"
"I called you here not to blame you, but to remind you that you need to learn how to investigate and gather intelligence!"
"If this happens again in the future, you can go home and retire!"
To casually take someone's life for such a small matter, although Chu Fan was a Demon God, he was not yet that brutal.
In the investigation of the Qin family, Si Qian Yuan's side did indeed have flaws, but Chu Fan could understand. After all, it was the Qin family's territory. Most streets and alleys had Qin family informants, and any slight disturbance could alert the Qin family.
Moreover, the object of investigation was the Qin family's high-ranking officials, which easily attracted attention.
The Qin family was the undisputed overlord in Nanyun City, and few forces dared to confront them. The Qin family's counter-investigation would be much easier.
"My Lord, I will definitely pay attention in the future!"
Large beads of sweat dripped from Si Qian Yuan's forehead.
Although Chu Fan did not punish him, he felt as if he had just walked through the gates of hell.
After the scene was cleaned up, Si Qian Yuan asked Chu Fan, "My Lord, what should we do if the Qin family investigates?"
The war had been declared.
As for when they would openly engage in battle with the Qin family, that would depend on Chu Fan's thoughts.
"Don't worry about it!"
"If the Qin family dares to send more people, we'll kill as many as they send!"
Si Qian Yuan received the order and left. Chu Fan continued to return to his residence.
Back in his room, he took out the ancient book about array restrictions and began to study it carefully.
In the years of growth in the Eternal Hall, Chu Fan had come into contact with many things.
As he browsed the ancient book, a new door opened to him.
Array restrictions were a branch of metaphysics, combining various elements such as Qimen Dunjia.
According to the ancient book, as long as there was a certain energy source, array restrictions could achieve permanent defense or suppression.
With a sufficient understanding of array restrictions, they could even be used for attack.
Because he had researched metaphysics extensively, the formations and Qimen Dunjia in them were related to array restrictions. Chu Fan found it not difficult to understand the content of the ancient book, and many parts only required a little thought to comprehend.
He spent a day reading the ancient book three times.
After confirming that he had understood it quite well, he placed the wooden box in front of him. As he looked at it, similar to Cui Fu's actions at the time, he suddenly touched the wooden box.
Buzz buzz...
The wooden box vibrated, and a faint glow appeared, activating the array restriction on it.
After dozens of attempts to break through the array restriction on the wooden box, Chu Fan had to give up.
By trying it himself, he was completely sure that Cui Fu had not tricked him.
The array restriction on the wooden box was very strong, and it was temporarily impossible for him, a beginner, to break it.
The next day, as soon as dawn broke, Chu Fan went out.
Regarding array restrictions, although he had already thoroughly understood the content of the ancient book, Chu Fan knew that there were still many aspects that were incomplete.
Cui Fu would not have only this one ancient book.
He planned to seek deeper communication with Cui Fu, and by the way, see what other ancient books he had, and take them all to read.
In the Treasure Pavilion, Chu Fan placed the ancient book on the counter.
Cui Fu saw this and chuckled, "What? Can't get into it? Ready to give up?"
"No!"
"I've finished reading it!"
What?
Finished reading?
Cui Fu was so surprised that he suddenly stood up.