Chang Sheng Sect.
The members watched in anticipation as Chu Fan and Fu Piaoyao departed.
“Sect Master, that person is too arrogant!”
“Twenty years ago, if he dared to speak to me like that, I would have slapped him to death!”
A white-haired elder of the Chang Sheng Sect grumbled indignantly.
With more than half his body buried in the earth, this was the first time he had encountered such an arrogant and presumptuous young man.
Huo Dong had not informed the elders of the Chang Sheng Sect about what Chu Fan had done, merely telling them that important guests were arriving and they should prepare to welcome them.
When Chu Fan had arrived earlier, the elders, unaware of his true power, saw his young age and assumed his family's influence was simply too great for the Chang Sheng Sect to offend. They did not realize his strength far surpassed their own.
“You’re so capable!”
“If you’re so capable, why don’t you go up and slap him right now? Let’s see who slaps whom to death!”
Da Jin Gang retorted with clear annoyance.
He had long been displeased with this elder, who only spoke after the fact.
If it weren't for the fact that he was an elder to the Sect Master Huo Dong, he would have already dealt with him.
“You…”
“Enough!”
Seeing his disciples about to argue, Huo Dong’s sharp command forcefully quelled the commotion.
“You have all seen him today. From now on, no matter where or in what situation you see this person, it’s best to steer clear!”
“I am telling you clearly, he is someone we and the Chang Sheng Sect absolutely cannot afford to offend!”
“If anyone wishes to provoke him, it’s best you leave the Chang Sheng Sect first. I don’t want to be implicated!”
Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished, unable to comprehend why the young Chu Fan would cause the Sect Master such apprehension.
After Chu Fan left, an elder who was on good terms with Da Jin Gang immediately stepped forward and asked, “Boss, what’s going on?”
“Weren’t you four sent to support the Ding family?”
“Where are the second and fourth?”
Recalling the events, Da Jin Gang found it difficult to remain calm. He took a deep breath and exhaled before saying, “The Ding family is gone!”
What?
The Ding family is gone?
Everyone was curious and asked what had happened.
Da Jin Gang explained helplessly, “We personally annihilated the Ding family because they offended him. We didn’t want to offend him, so we followed his demands and wiped out the Ding family.”
“Don’t let his young age fool you; the Four Great Vajras working together are no match for him!”
“So, from now on, when you encounter him, it’s best to watch what you say!”
Hiss…
The air was filled with the sound of sharp intakes of breath.
As members of the Chang Sheng Sect, they saw the Four Great Vajras frequently.
They knew exactly how strong the Four Great Vajras were when they joined forces. They knew that if the Four Great Vajras decided to kill, even Sect Master Huo Dong would struggle to resist their combined might.
Such a formidable existence, yet they were still no match for the young Chu Fan.
Everyone gradually understood why the Sect Master had treated Chu Fan with such courtesy despite his arrogance earlier.
With such strength, the Chang Sheng Sect truly could not afford to offend him.
“Boss, since you destroyed the Ding family, what will happen if Old Man Ding finds out?”
Someone suddenly asked in a low voice.
Old Man Ding was the only surviving ancestor of the Ding family and a former elder.
Twenty years ago, he was already a Grandmaster of the second rank.
As he aged, Old Man Ding, like others, sought a final surge of power before death, as improving one’s strength was also a way to extend one’s lifespan.
Thus, Old Man Ding entered seclusion in the mountain range behind the Chang Sheng Sect and had not been heard from in twenty years.
Only the Sect Master knew the specific location of Old Man Ding’s seclusion.
Rumors said Old Man Ding had long since withered away in his secluded location, but only the Sect Master of the Chang Sheng Sect knew the truth.
Everyone knew that if Old Man Ding were still alive and learned of his family's annihilation, he would undoubtedly emerge in a rage.
Da Jin Gang, though respectful of Old Man Ding, did not fear him. He calmly replied, “What can we do even if he knows?”
“The Ding family is gone, and knowing won’t change anything.”
“Besides, whether he’s still alive or not is another matter entirely!”
Everyone nodded in agreement, and then dispersed.
Meanwhile, Chu Fan had the driver take him directly to the station, preparing to continue south.
“Wuming, thank you!”
After entering the station and sitting down, Fu Piaoyao stood before Chu Fan and bowed deeply.
At this moment, Fu Piaoyao was truly grateful to Chu Fan.
When she had provoked Ding Wuchang previously, although she had resolved the crisis, her freedom of movement was restricted, which was a torment for her.
Whenever she browsed the internet and saw beautiful scenery and delicious food from other places, she always felt regret, regretting her impulsive action of stabbing Ding Wuchang in the eyes.
She felt that if she hadn’t blinded Ding Wuchang, he wouldn’t have been fixated on her, waiting for her to appear somewhere he could act.
After Chu Fan had severely injured Ding Wuchang, he could have easily killed him, but he handed him over to her, intending for her to overcome her inner demons.
Having lived under Ding Wuchang's constant threat for years, she had been unconsciously influenced by him.
Fu Piaoyao was also well aware that Ding Wuchang had become her inner demon.
Killing him with her own hands was a way to break free from this demon, and her state of mind would become completely clear thereafter.
Furthermore, Fu Piaoyao was also aware that with Chu Fan’s strength, there was no need for him to coerce the Four Great Vajras into destroying the Ding family.
Because even if Ding Wuchang were killed, the Ding family would not dare to cause any trouble for Chu Fan.
Yet, he had still done it, and Fu Piaoyao subconsciously believed he had done it for her sake.
While the Ding family wouldn’t dare to trouble him, it didn’t mean they wouldn’t trouble her or the Qing Shen Sect.
Although she was fond of Chu Fan, she couldn’t follow him forever.
As long as she was by Chu Fan’s side, the Ding family indeed wouldn’t dare to retaliate.
However, when she was not by his side, the Ding family would act.
Therefore, Chu Fan had also incidentally dealt with the Ding family to eliminate any future trouble.
Chu Fan understood what Fu Piaoyao was thanking him for. His expression remained unchanged as he calmly said, “I do what I want to do, it has nothing to do with you!”
“You don’t have to thank me, and you don’t need to thank me!”
Fu Piaoyao gave an awkward smile, composed herself, and said, “I don’t care what you say, but I still truly thank you!”
Afterward, Fu Piaoyao didn’t say anything more and turned to sit on a nearby chair.
Before long, the car was about to depart, and Chu Fan got up to board.
At the same time.
Deep in the mountains behind the Chang Sheng Sect, a man in his thirties was struggling through the forest.
When he found a pool of water according to his memory, the man collapsed to his knees with a thud.
“Grandfather, Grandfather…”
“Grandfather, are you still alive?”
“Grandfather, the Ding family is gone, Father is gone, my brother and younger brother are also gone…”
The man cried out in anguish.
He was the second son of Ding Changshui. When the Ding family was massacred, he was away on business and escaped the calamity.
Upon returning home and learning that all his family members were dead, the only person he could think of was his grandfather, who had disappeared twenty years ago.
When he was very young, he had accompanied Ding Changshui here once and knew that Old Man Ding was in seclusion in this place.