Zhao Xue asked in surprise, "Do you know him?"
"I don't know him, I don't know why he helped me!"
Lu Fan shook his head, even more confused. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn't have been like this.
"Since that's the case, he must not want to see you die. As the Lord of Tianshang City, he must also know about the other secret passages outside Tianshang City!"
Ling'er said with a smile, "This way, we can use it to our advantage!"
"I'm afraid it's not that simple!"
Lu Fan shook his head, his expression even more somber, as if he saw things quite clearly.
"No matter what, we have to try!" Ling'er urged.
Meanwhile, in the Lord's Mansion of Tianshang City, Liu Ruyan had just returned and saw an old man sitting in the main hall.
"Can you give me a reason?"
Steward Zhao's voice was hoarse, and he looked at Liu Ruyan.
"Didn't I just say it?"
Liu Ruyan shrugged, "Within Tianshang City, one cannot act rashly!"
"But this is a matter for the Northwest County Princess!"
Steward Zhao said with a cold laugh, "You know the consequences of offending the Northwest County Princess!"
"Are you threatening me?"
Liu Ruyan's expression was indifferent, with a powerful aura, "I have never been threatened by anyone in my life. You are the first!"
"I am just warning you not to be an enemy of the Northwest County Mansion!"
Steward Zhao said coldly, "Since ancient times, those who have been enemies of the Northwest County Mansion have never had a good end!"
"The Northwest County Mansion does not govern our Tianshang City!"
Liu Ruyan said coldly, "Old man, aren't you meddling too much?"
"You don't know what's good for you!"
Steward Zhao said coldly and turned to leave. Liu Ruyan's words naturally displeased him greatly.
As soon as he returned to the tavern, the Patriarch of the Situ family looked over, "Steward Zhao, how is it?"
"The Lord of Tianshang City insists on managing this matter and is unlikely to compromise!"
Steward Zhao shook his head, "It seems we have to find other ways!"
"If that's the case, why don't we take action and eliminate this Lord of Tianshang City!"
The Patriarch of the Situ family narrowed his eyes, with a cold glint. The great enemy of the Situ family was right in front of him; how could he let it go so easily?
"After all, she is the Lord of Tianshang City. If something really happens, it might be difficult to explain!"
Steward Zhao shook his head, his eyes filled with solemnity, as if he had already made calculations in his mind.
"Then shall we just wait like this?"
The Patriarch of the Situ family frowned, "If that brat doesn't leave, won't we have no chance!"
Steward Zhao frowned but remained silent. He naturally valued this matter, but he also knew that some things could be done, while others could not.
At the same time, Lu Fan arrived at the Lord's Mansion, wanting to ask Liu Ruyan if there were any secret passages in Tianshang City, so that they could leave safely.
Upon arriving at the Lord's Mansion, Lu Fan observed for a moment before heading towards the deepest part of the mansion. After searching carefully, he stepped into a room.
Not long after, Lu Fan entered the room and saw a woman bathing, her fair back making one's imagination run wild.
Lu Fan's expression changed, and he quickly stepped out of the room. The Lord of Tianshang City was bathing. If he were caught in the act, he might not be able to explain himself even if he had reason.
"You brat, how dare you peek at me bathing!"
Liu Ruyan's voice rang out, and a white cloth transformed into a long snake, coiling towards Lu Fan.
Seeing this, Lu Fan wanted to resist but found that the white cloth possessed extremely strong spiritual power, causing him to frown slightly. "Lord of Tianshang City, I didn't mean to peek. There must be some misunderstanding!"
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Liu Ruyan said coldly, "I think you did it on purpose. Sneaking into the Lord's Mansion to peek at me bathing, you truly have wolfish ambitions!"
Lu Fan was instantly helpless, not knowing what to do. Being said this by Liu Ruyan, he felt extremely awkward.
"To be honest, I came today to ask if there are any other passages in Tianshang City that lead to the Imperial Capital!"
"There are, but why should I tell you!"
Liu Ruyan smiled, looking at Lu Fan with a meaningful gaze. Now that Lu Fan was under her control, he was like a turtle in a jar.
"You can name your price!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "As long as you can let me and my companions leave this place!"
"You said it yourself!"
Liu Ruyan immediately smiled, "I want the Haotian Pagoda on you!"
As soon as the words fell, Lu Fan instantly became vigilant and looked at Liu Ruyan with surprise, "How did you know I have the Haotian Pagoda!"
"You don't need to worry about that. If you are willing to give me the Haotian Pagoda, I will naturally let you leave this place!"
Liu Ruyan's expression was calm, and she looked at Lu Fan, her words showing no hesitation.
"The Haotian Pagoda is no ordinary item; how can I easily give it to you!"
Lu Fan said with a light laugh, "If I give this to you, and you go back on your word, won't I be in trouble!"
"You can rest assured, I can swear an oath!"
Liu Ruyan's expression was serious, "For cultivators like us, the most feared thing is to swear an oath. You should know this!"
"Then it's a deal!"
Lu Fan gritted his teeth, his eyes becoming solemn, as if he had made a huge decision.
Liu Ruyan also showed joy. She was determined to get the Haotian Pagoda and did not expect to obtain it so easily.
Not long after, Lu Fan summoned the Haotian Pagoda, which emitted rays of light throughout the entire Lord's Mansion.
"This is the Haotian Pagoda!"
Lu Fan said, "I hope that after you get it, you will keep your promise!"
"Don't worry, I won't go back on my word!"
Liu Ruyan nodded, the corners of her mouth curling up, her eyes filled with joy. She knew that the Haotian Pagoda was no ordinary item. If she could obtain it, it would be a great thing for her or for Tianshang City.
After putting the Haotian Pagoda away, Liu Ruyan suddenly stood up, "Call your companions and come to my Lord's Mansion!"
"Could the passage to the outside world be in the Lord's Mansion?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised and even more confused.
"That's right!"
Liu Ruyan nodded slightly, paying no further attention to Lu Fan, and continued to stare at the Haotian Pagoda, seeming to cherish it greatly.
After a while, Lu Fan brought Zhao Xue and the others to the Lord's Mansion.
"I never expected you to be so capable, bringing two peerless beauties with you!" Liu Ruyan said meaningfully.
"You flatter me!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, "They are all from the Heavenly Soldier Mansion. If it weren't for the Northwest County Princess's indiscriminate killing, we wouldn't be in this situation!"
Liu Ruyan said nothing more and headed directly towards the deepest part of the Lord's Mansion, appearing very familiar with the way.
Lu Fan and the others were confused, not knowing where the depths of the Lord's Mansion led. However, since Liu Ruyan had sworn an oath, she probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly.