"But..."
Tao Maocheng frowned, knowing the gravity of the situation. If Lu Fan couldn't find the killer, he would die on the spot, and the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou would never easily hand over the antidote.
"Brother Tao, rest assured, I have my own plans!"
Lu Fan patted Tao Maocheng's shoulder before turning to Old Man Chen. "Sir, I have consumed the Jue Ming Pill. Within a month, I will definitely find the killer and ensure they do not escape justice!"
Old Man Chen said nothing more, but seeing Lu Fan's seriousness, he began to doubt. Was it possible that this matter was not Lu Fan's doing? Otherwise, why would Lu Fan be so resolute?
With this thought, Old Man Chen also became suspicious.
Seeing Lu Fan swallow the pill, the disciples of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou finally calmed down. Lu Fan had taken the Jue Ming Pill, and his life was now in the hands of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou. If he could indeed find the true killer as he claimed, that would be for the best. However, if he couldn't provide a satisfactory answer, his life would be in peril.
"Let's go!"
The ancestor of the Shen family said coldly and led the people of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou away. If it weren't for his fear of the Tao family's Tong Tian Mirror, he wouldn't have let things become so complicated. It would have been much easier to deal with Lu Fan directly.
The grand procession of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, which had set out with such fanfare, now returned, leaving many disappointed. After all, this was a confrontation between an ancient aristocratic family and the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou. If a war had broken out, it would have been a grand spectacle. Alas, fate did not fulfill their wishes.
After they left, Tao Maocheng shook his head. "Why did you have to do this? Once the Jue Ming Pill is taken, if there is no special antidote from the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, it can truly kill people!"
"It's alright, I am confident I can find the killer within a month!" Lu Fan nodded and said, "If I fail, I will be unworthy of Chen Xian'er!" Su Dan Novel Network
Hearing Lu Fan's words, Tao Maocheng could only sigh helplessly. He knew that Lu Fan had made up his mind and that he could not change it. He could only let Lu Fan have his way.
Upon returning to the Tao family, Tao Maocheng produced a sacred medicine for healing. "This is a special sacred medicine from my Tao family. It can heal your injuries as quickly as possible. I hope you will recover soon!"
"Thank you, Brother Tao!" Lu Fan clasped his fists, feeling even more grateful. If it weren't for the Tao family, he might have already lost his head. However, this matter was caused by him, and he would never shirk his responsibility.
Within the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, everyone had returned, but doubts lingered in their hearts. If this matter was not Lu Fan's doing, then who was responsible? Chen Xian'er dying within the territory of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou was a blatant provocation to them.
"Old Man Chen, I have a feeling something is amiss!"
Old Man Han spoke, "According to Lu Fan's character, he wouldn't act like this, nor would he do something like this. But now, all the evidence points to him, which is truly perplexing."
"I also find it strange!"
Old Man Chen nodded. "But there are no clues in this matter, and we cannot guarantee that it wasn't him!"
"Grandpa Chen, the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou have offended many forces. Could someone be intentionally sowing discord, wanting to use the ancient Tao family to deal with the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou? If so, the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou would be destroyed!" Sister Zhao said, "This is my biggest concern. If that's the case, wouldn't the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou have been fooled?"
"That may be so, but this is all our speculation and cannot be considered conclusive evidence!" Old Man Chen shook his head. "I know your relationship with Lu Fan is unusual, and you believe in him, but if he cannot find the true killer within a month, I will not easily give him the antidote."
"If it truly wasn't Lu Fan's doing, then the culprit's strength must be extraordinary!"
Sister Zhao said frankly, "Xian'er was a saint. To kill her without anyone noticing, and within the territory of the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, this is no ordinary skill."
The elders present were slightly stunned, their eyes showing a hint of panic. As Sister Zhao said, this matter was by no means simple.
"I also feel that this matter is not as simple as it seems!" Xu Fei said, "Relying on him alone to investigate is unlikely to yield anything. The Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou should mobilize their resources and thoroughly investigate this matter!"
The elders present all nodded in agreement. At this point, there was no other choice. After all, this matter was of great importance. If it could not be resolved, it would be a great humiliation for the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou. This was not just Chen family's matter.
After taking the sacred medicine at the Tao family, Lu Fan felt much more energetic and prepared to head to the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou.
"You're going alone?" Young Master Tao frowned. "The Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou is not an ordinary place. If you really go, there will be considerable risk!"
"I don't want to go, but I have no choice!"
Lu Fan said with a wry smile, his expression becoming even more serious. He knew very well that some things had to be done by oneself to achieve the desired results.
Meanwhile, at the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, Chen Xian'er was placed in a coffin, and everyone offered their condolences. Old Man Chen wept by the side, his eyes filled with helplessness. His granddaughter's life was so short, which touched him deeply.
"Old Man Chen, don't worry, the killer will not escape justice!" Old Man Han said, "If that brat can't find the killer within a month, don't let him have a whole body!"
"Easier said than done!"
Old Man Chen shook his head, his expression becoming solemn. He knew very well that some things were not as simple as they seemed.
Just then, a disciple rushed to report, "Lu Fan is back!"
"This brat still dares to come!" Old Man Han cursed and led his men out.
At the same time, Sister Zhao also hurried to follow, not daring to delay.
Outside the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou, Lu Fan was blocked. He gazed at the Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou with a heavy heart. Chen Xian'er's untimely death had stirred quite a storm within him.
"You brat have some nerve, daring to come to my Eighteen Sects of Jiuzhou?"
With a cold expression, Old Man Han said directly, "Have you found the killer?"
"The killer hasn't been found yet, but there will definitely be a way!"
Lu Fan said frankly, "I want to see Chen Xian'er's body and what kind of technique injured her!"
"Xian'er has passed away, and you still come to disturb her!" Old Man Han's expression was solemn, filled with great displeasure.
"Grandpa Han, what he says is not unreasonable." Sister Zhao said repeatedly, "Some things need to be carefully considered. Only by doing so can we find the true killer and avenge Xian'er, which is what we hope for."
Old Man Han frowned. He knew very well that some things were not as simple as they seemed.