The leader of the black-clad men glanced at the portrait and then said coldly, "Offend the Princess, kill without mercy!"
On the streets of Baishui City, people scattered, their hearts filled with dread. These were imperial assassins, tasked with eliminating obstacles for the royal family. Their appearance in Baishui City would undoubtedly cause a stir.
"Promises are not kept. Such a princess is truly a disgrace to the dynasty."
Lu Fan said coldly, "However, with just you lot, it won't be so easy to ambush me."
"Quite the boast!"
The leader said coldly, "Within the Taiyan Dynasty, there is no one we cannot deal with. Offending the royal family is equivalent to a death sentence!"
Lu Fan said no more, flames surging in his palm. Since the assassins had arrived, there was no avoiding them. He wanted to see just how powerful these assassins were, to speak with such arrogance.
"Attack!"
The leader of the black-clad men spoke with a cold expression to the other experts, showing no hesitation.
In that instant, the black-clad men surged forward, heading towards Lu Fan. Killing intent permeated the air as they moved.
"Seeking death!"
Lu Fan said coldly. The power of his flames erupted instantly. Before the assassins could even get close, they dissolved into nothingness, vanishing into thin air.
The people of Baishui City, witnessing this scene, were thrown into utter panic. They had never imagined that Lu Fan, by himself, could slay so many imperial powerhouses.
More importantly, these were imperial assassins, their strength extraordinary. Lu Fan's casual demeanor was a testament to his immense power.
"This..."
Hu Yu stood stunned, filled with disbelief. Lu Fan had killed imperial experts in the blink of an eye; such skill was unmatched.
"Let's go!"
Lu Fan said, "Since the royal family has decided to act, they will not stop. We should leave the Taiyan Dynasty as soon as possible."
Hu Yu nodded solemnly, not daring to delay. He knew all too well that the imperial family of a dynasty was not to be trifled with. The situation had escalated to a point where it could not be resolved.
Shortly after leaving Baishui City, Lu Fan suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed ahead. "Since you've come, why not show yourself."
A graceful figure appeared in the forest as Lu Fan spoke, a faint spiritual energy surrounding her.
"I never expected someone so young to possess such cultivation," Liuli said with a smile, admiring Lu Fan greatly.
"Are you here to kill me too?" Lu Fan glanced at her, his expression turning cold.
"Not exactly."
Liuli shook her head. "You are being pursued by the royal family, and Shenji Mountain is somewhat involved. I am here to remind you to leave the Taiyan Dynasty as soon as possible, to avoid unnecessary disaster!"
"You speak wisely!"
Lu Fan nodded. "But who sent you?"
Liuli blinked slightly. "I came on my own! After all, this matter originated from Shenji Mountain!"
"In that case, thank you!"
Lu Fan nodded. "If there's nothing else, we'll be going now!"
"Wait!"
Liuli spoke again. "I've divined a hex for you. Leaving Baishui City this time carries a risk to your life. It's best to head east; perhaps you can escape this calamity!"
"So, you also calculated my presence in Baishui City?"
Lu Fan asked with some confusion, looking at Liuli. He had indeed been curious earlier about how Liuli knew he was in Baishui City.
"Naturally!"
Liuli nodded. "As the senior disciple of Shenji Mountain, I am extremely proficient in the art of divination. Calculating your location is not difficult!" Su Dan Novel Network
"If what you say is true, and the royal family goes to Shenji Mountain, wouldn't they also be able to calculate my whereabouts?"
Lu Fan frowned. "In that case, no matter where I am, I will be found by the royal family!"
"Rest assured, Shenji Mountain has its principles!"
Liuli shook her head. "We would never calculate a person's location for the royal family. Doing so would violate the heavenly way and even incur heavenly tribulations, which is not something an ordinary person can bear!"
"That's good!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, finally feeling at ease. If it were as Liuli said, it would be truly terrifying.
Being able to calculate a person's location, no matter where they were, meant they could be tracked.
After Liuli left, Lu Fan took Hu Yu and fled eastward. With the royal family targeting them, they could not be careless, lest they become trapped like fish in a barrel.
Not long after, in the imperial palace, Shen Yehong's face turned ashen upon hearing the news of Lu Fan's escape.
He had dispatched many powerful individuals to deal with Lu Fan, only to find that Lu Fan's strength was so great that even ordinary Venerables could not subdue him.
"This person has ruined the princess's reputation; he must not be spared!"
A woman spoke, "Why not let the Taiyan Sanqing make a move? If they act, they will surely be able to capture him!"
"But they are the Emperor's men. How can I summon them?"
Shen Yehong frowned, harboring an even greater desire to kill Lu Fan. As long as Lu Fan lived, he could not find peace.
The divination techniques of Shenji Mountain were renowned throughout the land, and they were never wrong. Now that the situation had reached this point, how could she sit idly by?
"Although the Taishang Sanqing obey His Majesty, they owe the princess a favor. If the princess asks, they will surely not refuse!" the woman added.
Shen Yehong nodded slightly. This was the only way to completely eliminate Lu Fan.
Some time later, Princess Linglong arrived at a pavilion where an old man was refining pills.
"True Man Xiaqing, are you refining pills alone?"
Shen Yehong stepped forward. "Where are the other two True Men?"
"My two senior brothers are in the side chamber. Princess, why have you come?"
True Man Xiaqing asked, somewhat surprised. Normally, the princess would not come here.
"I have a request!"
Shen Yehong stated directly. "I fear I will need the three True Men to act!"
"Princess, speak your mind. We three owe the princess a debt of gratitude. As long as the princess asks, we will do our utmost!"
True Man Xiaqing said directly, showing great respect to the princess and not daring to overstep.
"Someone has offended me, and I wish to ask the three True Men to come out of seclusion!"
Shen Yehong said directly. "If you can resolve this matter, Yehong will owe you a favor in the future!"
As they were talking, the two elders from the side chamber stepped forward, smiling. "Since the Princess has personally commanded, we will naturally obey. May I ask who the Princess wishes to deal with?"
"I have investigated thoroughly. This person is named Lu Fan, and he comes from a small dynasty. With the three True Men acting, they will surely be able to resolve him!" Shen Yehong said earnestly.
"For the three of us to act together?"
True Man Shangqing frowned slightly. "Who is this person that possesses such audacity?"
"The guards I sent out are all dead!"