Soon.
News of Xuanna bringing back a "pretty boy" from the Giant Spirit Realm spread like wildfire.
This was because Xuanna was incredibly popular on Xuanyue Island.
Every move she made tugged at the heartstrings of countless young geniuses.
She was the kind of existence that could be called a goddess to everyone.
Therefore, her explosive news immediately attracted widespread attention.
Upon hearing this news, countless young male powerhouses on Xuanyue Island's eyes blazed red, appearing as if they intended to tear apart that "pretty boy" named Ling Fan.
Not long after Xuanna, along with Ling Fan, Wei Bin, and the toad, entered the Xuanyue Island Master's mansion.
A large crowd of young powerhouses quickly gathered outside the mansion.
Many geniuses of top status and standing, with killing intent etched on their faces, directly entered the Island Master's mansion.
Meanwhile.
Ling Fan was unaware that his arrival had already stirred up quite a stir.
"Dad!"
Upon entering the Island Master's mansion.
Xuanna, dressed in a fishtail skirt, looking like a vibrant mermaid, rushed into the arms of a middle-aged man in his fifties.
Seeing her father, Xuanna finally showed a hint of grievance and lingering fear, releasing all her suppressed emotions.
"Xiao Na, what's wrong!"
Xuansheng, the Island Master of Xuanyue Island, asked with concern.
Xuanna wiped away the tears from her eyes and briefly recounted the entire incident.
Xuansheng's eyes showed a solemn expression. After pondering for a while, he remained silent.
After a long moment, he finally said heavily, "Ju Jing City can't wait any longer. Xiao Na, you shouldn't leave the island during this period. Your father will avenge you!"
Xuansheng's tone carried a chilling killing intent.
"Mm."
"Right, Dad, this is the Young Master Ling I told you about!"
Xuanna introduced Ling Fan to Xuansheng.
The moment Xuansheng saw Ling Fan, he, like the others on Xuanyue Island, found it hard to believe.
He frowned, staring at Ling Fan, then looked at his daughter again, as if doubting whether his daughter's mind had gone awry.
How could someone at the Giant Spirit Realm be capable of saving Xuanna, who was at the late stage of the Core Condensation Realm?
With such cultivation, one would be fortunate if they didn't become a burden to Xuanna.
What role could he possibly play!
Moreover, according to Xuanna, Ju Jing City had dispatched a Golden Core Realm commander and over ten top Core Condensation Realm experts, determined to capture Xuanna.
Could this kid contend against a Golden Core and over ten Core Condensation Realm experts?
What a joke!
It was no wonder Xuansheng didn't believe it.
The fact was simply too unbelievable.
Anyone, without personally experiencing it, would find it difficult to believe.
But Xuanna's confident gaze did not seem like a lie.
Xuansheng then became serious and carefully examined Ling Fan.
His eyes shone with divine light, as if trying to see through Ling Fan's very being.
However, under Xuansheng's imposing gaze.
Ling Fan remained calm, as if he felt no pressure at all.
Setting aside other things.
Just this composure, remaining unfazed even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him, made Xuansheng look at Ling Fan with a new appreciation.
"Although this young man is young and his cultivation is low, his disposition and composure are quite extraordinary."
Xuansheng mused inwardly.
What surprised him even more was.
He actually seemed unable to discern Ling Fan's depth.
This individual was clearly just a Martial King at the Great Perfection of the Giant Spirit Realm.
Yet, upon careful observation, he gave off an illusion of being unfathomable.
Xuansheng shook his head, thinking if he had become mentally deranged from contemplating the situation in the Eastern Lin Domain these past few days.
How could a mere Giant Spirit Realm expert be unfathomable?
Xuansheng chuckled at himself.
It seemed he had been a bit too tense lately, preoccupied with the situation in the Eastern Lin Domain.
"Thank you, Young Master Ling, for saving my daughter. This Island Master will surely reward you handsomely."
Recalling his thoughts, Xuansheng said.
"Dad, I've already invited Young Master Ling and the other two to become guest elders of our Xuanyue Island. You won't blame your daughter for acting without permission, will you?"
Xuanna said coquettishly.
"This..."
Xuansheng hesitated slightly, his gaze sweeping over Ling Fan, Wei Bin, and the toad.
However, before he could speak.
Xuanna pouted, "This matter is settled. I'm just informing you. Dad, you won't have any objections, will you?"
Xuanna's large eyes stared at Xuansheng. Xuansheng gave a wry smile and said, "My daughter has a discerning eye and has helped our Xuanyue Island recruit talent. As a father, what objections could I possibly have?"
"That's more like it!"
Xuanna smiled slyly, her bright eyes and white teeth instantly illuminating the room.
Xuansheng smiled helplessly.
However, he didn't actually have any objections.
He just felt it was too sudden.
That Wei Bin had excellent talent.
Already in the late stage of the Core Condensation Realm at such a young age, he was truly a promising candidate.
Recruiting someone like him as a guest elder held great potential for cultivation.
As for that silver toad, its profound demonic energy indicated an extraordinary bloodline. If it were to ascend to the Golden Core Realm and become a Demon Venerable in the future, it would be a considerable fighting force!
Only this Ling Fan.
Hmm...
His current cultivation and strength were indeed a bit low.
However, this young man possessed an extraordinary disposition, perhaps he would achieve greatness late in life.
The key point was, his own daughter seemed to be quite fond of this young man...
Never mind.
It was just a guest elder position. If it was given, then so be it.
He'd consider it a buy two, get one free.
Xuansheng thought to himself.
"Xiao Na, you first settle these three. Tomorrow, I will hold a grand banquet to formally announce and celebrate their becoming guest elders of our Xuanyue Island."
"Okay."
Xuanna nodded and left with Ling Fan and the others.
Xuansheng watched Ling Fan's departing back, lost in thought.
As the day progressed.
News of Ling Fan and the other two's arrival, the Second Miss's favor towards this person, and the impending appointment of these three as Xuanyue Island's guest elders spread like wildfire throughout Xuanyue Island.
This night.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the conferment banquet to be held tomorrow.
In a magnificent spiritual mountain not far from the Xuanyue Island Master's mansion.
There were many strong cultivators' cave dwellings here.
Each cave dwelling belonged to a powerful guest elder of Xuanyue Island.
In one of the cave dwellings.
A young strong cultivator, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, his expression immediately turned grim after hearing his subordinate's report. His originally sharp cheekbones appeared even more prominent.
His lips, thin as two blades, were tightly pressed together.
A raging fire of jealousy ignited in his chest.
"I, Li Mobing, am an unparalleled heavenly prodigy. Before thirty, I am only one step away from achieving the Golden Core. Which major power in the Eastern Lin Domain doesn't want to recruit me! I specifically came to Xuanyue Island to be a guest elder for her, Xuanna, yet she ignores me and dares to openly seek other men!"
"Damn it, damn it!"
This person's eyes blazed with killing intent, and he gritted his teeth.
"That trash named Ling Fan dares to provoke the woman I desire. Tomorrow, I will make him understand what despair is!"
...
In the East Mansion of the Xuanyue Island Master's mansion.
A man of extraordinary noble bearing sat on a dragon couch.
This man was in his early thirties. Although he tried his best to maintain a refined and amiable demeanor, his gaze always gave people an uncomfortable feeling, as if he were a sharp thorn in their side.
He was the eldest son of the Xuanyue Island Master, the Young Master of Xuanyue Island, Xuan Ye.
"Send someone to contact these three. Make it clear to them that I don't care what happened before. As long as they still want to stay on Xuanyue Island as guest elders, they must pledge loyalty to this Young Master! Otherwise, don't blame this Young Master for being impolite."
"Yes, Young Master."
"Wait, forget about that Ling Fan. A mere Giant Spirit Realm, a piece of trash, not even fit to be my dog! My sister is also ridiculous, claiming he saved her from the hands of Ju Jing City. What nonsense! I've always said that women without talent cannot manage major affairs, yet my father values her so highly."
"Young Master, you worry too much. Besides you, who else is qualified to inherit Xuanyue Island!"
...