"No, someone must be following us!"
Lu Fan's expression was solemn as he vigilantly scanned their surroundings. Just moments ago, he had distinctly sensed a presence.
"Xiao Fan, what's wrong?"
Lin Ke looked surprised. Lu Fan's words made him wonder if Lu Fan had been provoked.
"It's nothing!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, and simultaneously, a powerful internal energy surged forth, spreading outwards and exuding a formidable aura.
Witnessing this, Ye Shisan and the others retreated. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so direct.
In that instant, their expressions also shifted, and they simultaneously looked around. They too sensed a hidden presence.
"There really is someone hiding in the shadows!"
Long Yi exclaimed in shock, "Could it be a powerful figure from the Ghost Hall?"
"It's unlikely to be someone from the Ghost Hall!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "People from the Ghost Hall carry a dark aura that we can easily sense. However, this person is exceptionally skilled at concealment!"
"Who exactly are you? If you don't reveal yourself soon, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
Ye Shisan's expression turned cold, and his aura began to manifest. Su Dan Novel Network.
"As expected of a prodigy from an ancient clan, possessing such keen perception!"
A voice rang out, and a woman dressed in a white dress, appearing like a celestial fairy, emerged before them.
"Shen Yayyin!"
Ye Shisan called out her name softly, unsure. He had only seen her as a child, and she had changed quite a bit.
"I didn't expect you to still remember me!"
Shen Yayyin smiled. "That's for the best, saving you the trouble of doubting my identity!"
"Weren't you in seclusion?"
Ye Shisan asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"
"My father lied to you!"
Shen Yayyin stated, "He didn't want me to leave the Shen clan, so he deceived you. Please don't mind it!"
"Of course, I don't mind!"
Ye Shisan nodded. "However, if the Shen clan is unwilling to get involved, your presence here might displease the Shen clan head!"
"My father may be unwilling to confront the Ghost Hall, but that doesn't mean I am!"
Shen Yayyin shrugged. "The Ghost Hall is wicked and unforgivable. How can we let them continue to be so arrogant!"
"Miss Shen, do you mean you wish to join us?"
Lu Fan's eyes lit up with joy. They had been unsure of what to do, but if Shen Yayyin joined them, they would have one less worry.
"That's right!"
Shen Yayyin nodded. "My father's refusal was actually because of me. After all, I am his only daughter, and if something were to happen to me, he would be immensely distressed."
"But how can I be selfish and let others suffer!"
Shen Yayyin's expression was serious, her eyes filled with resolve.
Hearing her words, everyone nodded slightly, finding them quite reasonable.
"Welcome to the five-person team!"
Lu Fan declared, "As long as the five of us are united, we will surely be able to destroy the Ghost Hall!"
"United as five!"
Shen Yayyin's expression turned serious, and she adopted a solemn demeanor. The others also smiled. They had thought they were helpless, but unexpectedly, they could now make new plans.
"However, while I wish to fight alongside you, the Shen clan's Yuhua Sword is not in my possession!"
Shen Yayyin stated gravely, "Without it, I cannot truly merge with you."
"The Yuhua Sword is a heritage item of the Shen clan. It should be in your hands!"
Ye Shisan's expression was solemn, and he appeared somewhat surprised, clearly not understanding the situation.
"Under normal circumstances, that would be the case!"
Shen Yayyin nodded. "But my father, to prevent me from leaving, has always kept the Yuhua Sword sealed. It is precisely for this reason that he reached an agreement with the Ghost Hall."
"So that's how it is!"
Lu Fan nodded seriously. "Without the Yuhua Sword, dealing with the Ghost Hall will not be so easy!"
"How about this: you all accompany me back to the Shen clan!"
Shen Yayyin proposed seriously, "Help me steal the Yuhua Sword. Once we have it, the five swords will be gathered, and we will have a great chance of success!"
"An interesting idea!"
Ye Shisan nodded. "But have you considered that your father is no easy person to deal with? Moreover, taking the Yuhua Sword will surely alert the four directions. At that time, how will your father let us off?"
"Regardless, you are all members of the five ancient clans. My father will never make things difficult for you!"
Shen Yayyin's expression was firm. "If you don't believe me, I can guarantee it with my life!"
"I think we should forget it!"
Long Yi interjected, "Even if we obtain the Yuhua Sword, we will never be able to retreat unscathed, especially with Meng Po of the Ghost Hall still watching us."
"Don't you trust me!"
Shen Yayyin sounded somewhat helpless. This was the first time she had been treated with such distrust.
After all, in the Shen clan, she had never received such a cold shoulder. Now, she was somewhat at a loss.
"It's not that we don't trust you, but we know that the Shen clan head will not oppose the Ghost Hall!"
Lu Fan explained, "If that is the case, we will be trapped in the Shen clan. To appease the Ghost Hall, the Shen clan head might even hand us over!"
"My father only wants to protect me; he would never do anything wicked!"
Shen Yayyin insisted again, "Besides, once the Five Divine Swords are in hand, and we act together, no one will be able to stop us. Why are you all so worried!"
"I think this plan is feasible!"
Ye Shisan stated, "After all, we have no other choice!"
Lu Fan frowned but remained silent, observing calmly. He knew very well that acting rashly would be extremely disadvantageous.
"If we are going, it must be foolproof!"
After speaking, Lu Fan looked at Ye Shisan. "I will go with her. You return to the Ye clan!"
"Why is that!"
Ye Shisan said solemnly, "I will go with you. How can we easily separate? With me here, the Shen clan head will not dare to do anything to you, as he is still wary of my Ye clan. If I am not here, that may not be the case."
"You return to the Ye clan to mobilize reinforcements!"
Lu Fan said seriously, "This way, we can have support from both sides and connect our flanks. After all, there are many experts in the Shen clan. If we fail, at least the Ye clan can step in to deter them!"
"This idea is good!"
Shen Yayyin chimed in, "Let's proceed according to this plan!"
Ye Shisan, however, was quite worried. Although the Shen clan had not allied with the Ghost Hall, if Lu Fan and the others went to steal the Yuhua Sword, they would surely be displeased, which would then lead to endless disputes.
"Don't worry, we'll be fine!"
Long Yi comforted him, "If your teacher is truly worried about us, then hurry back to the Ye clan and bring the Ye clan experts!"
"Don't worry, I will arrive at the Shen clan soon!"
Ye Shisan nodded slightly and then turned to leave. At this juncture, he had no choice but to follow Lu Fan's suggestion.