“Had it not been for their unreasonable behavior, how could this have happened!”
Jiang Meili remarked, “This has truly ruined the mood!”
“It’s alright!”
Lin Ke chuckled lightly, “I’ll accompany you for another stroll. The ancient street has a good atmosphere, and for some reason, I always feel a pull, a guiding force within this ancient street.”
“A guiding force?”
Lu Fan trembled slightly, “Could it be that your jade pendant has sensed something?”
“It seems so!”
Lin Ke shook her head, “But I’m not sure of the exact location. I just feel that this ancient street is somehow different!”
“Sense it more carefully!”
Long Yi’s expression was serious, “Is it not the Tai Xu Sword within this ancient street?”
“There is indeed a mysterious power in the depths of the ancient street, but I don’t know its exact whereabouts!”
Lin Ke shook her head, “I didn’t sense it before because I hadn’t used my true qi. But just now, when you were fighting, I used a bit of my true qi and felt something pulling me from the depths of the ancient street!”
“Then let’s go and see what’s in the depths!”
Lu Fan spoke, “There must be something we need within this ancient street, otherwise, we wouldn’t have been drawn here.”
Everyone nodded and moved towards the depths of the ancient street.
After a while, Lu Fan and the others appeared outside a courtyard within the ancient street. Several people were guarding the entrance, looking unfriendly. “Who are you? This is the residence of the Thirteenth Master. Hurry and leave.”
Lu Fan smiled slightly, “We wish to take a look inside this courtyard.”
“Are you tired of living? You dare to intrude into the Thirteenth Master’s courtyard!”
The men’s expressions were unfriendly. As guards of the courtyard, they held considerable sway within the entire ancient street and did not take Lu Fan and the others seriously.
“How can you speak to esteemed guests in such a manner!”
Just then, the Thirteenth Master arrived with his entourage, smiling as he said, “Young brothers, this courtyard is my residence. Is there a problem?”
“There’s no particular issue, I just want to take a look inside!”
Lu Fan stated, “It seems there is something we are looking for within this courtyard.”
“This courtyard belongs to the Thirteenth Master. You think you can just enter as you please? How impolite!” A man beside him said coldly.
“It might not be very appropriate!”
The Thirteenth Master spoke again, “I hope you few can understand and refrain from making a move here, lest we damage our relationship!”
“What if I insist on going in?” Lu Fan shrugged, “With your abilities, you likely won’t be able to stop me!”
The Thirteenth Master’s face turned ashen. He had been in the ancient street for so many years and had never encountered such an arrogant person. Lu Fan’s words left no room for negotiation, and it seemed Lu Fan had come prepared.
“I think you’d best not block our way!”
Long Yi chuckled, “We won’t damage anything inside. We just want to find something. If you insist on refusing, you’ll be the one to suffer in the end!”
The Thirteenth Master was filled with displeasure but was powerless to do anything. Lu Fan and the others were no ordinary individuals. He could sense from Lu Fan that if he were to stop him, it would undoubtedly cause endless trouble.
“Since you are all so forceful, I can’t say much more!”
The Thirteenth Master said with a dark expression, “If you wish to enter, then go ahead!”
“Thank you!”
Lu Fan clasped his hands and led the group directly inside. The five ancient clan inheritances were no small matter. If they could obtain them, it would be a great help to them.
“Thirteenth Master, they are too arrogant!”
A man said coldly, “They don’t put you in their eyes at all. Throughout Jiangbei, and even among the ancient sects, no one dares to disrespect the Thirteenth Master like this!”
“These people have considerable backing.”
The Thirteenth Master waved his hand, “We alone cannot do anything to them. Go to Qing Yi Sect and report this matter in full!”
“Your subordinate understands!” The man’s eyes gleamed.
Upon entering the courtyard, Lu Fan observed carefully but detected nothing unusual. He turned his gaze to Lin Ke, “How is it? Have you sensed anything?”
“It’s here, this aura is right here!”
Lin Ke said quickly, “I’m absolutely sure I’m not mistaken!”
Lu Fan was slightly pleased and quickly looked around, “Where exactly is it? Can you sense it?”
“The ancient well ahead!”
Lin Ke exclaimed, “The ancient well is definitely not simple! I suspect there’s more to it!”
Long Yi approached the ancient well and extended a powerful internal force into it, then abruptly retreated a few steps. “This ancient well is indeed not simple. It actually managed to repel my internal force!”
Upon hearing this, everyone looked on. Lu Fan had already come to his side and gazed into the ancient well, “There is more to this ancient well. Let’s go in and investigate!”
With that, Lu Fan stepped in directly, maintaining his vigilance. This ancient well was indeed extraordinary, otherwise Lu Fan would not have been so concerned.
As Lu Fan and the others entered, the Thirteenth Master also looked towards the ancient well with a hint of doubt.
“Could there truly be a treasure within the ancient well!”
With a solemn expression, the Thirteenth Master spoke.
“Why don’t we go in and take a look too!”
The man suggested, “No matter what, this is our territory. Even if there is a treasure, it should be ours, not theirs!”
“Just the few of us?” The Thirteenth Master smiled faintly, “They are not to be trifled with.”
“Thirteenth Master, are you so wary of them?” The man frowned slightly, showing some dissatisfaction.
“Their strength is formidable, all superior to mine!”
The Thirteenth Master stated frankly, “Otherwise, why would I let them run rampant here?”
The men exchanged glances, their eyes filled with helplessness. For the dignified Thirteenth Master to be so oppressed, it would be a laughing matter if word got out.
“How about we seal the ancient well? That way, they won’t be able to get out!” the man suggested, “And they won’t be able to threaten us.”
“They are not ordinary people. If they wish to come out, a mere seal will not be able to trap them!”
With a look of indifference, the Thirteenth Master said coldly, “Let’s wait for the experts from Qing Yi Sect to arrive before deciding!”
The men nodded slightly, daring not to say more.
Meanwhile, inside the ancient well, Lu Fan and the others had reached the bottom. It was incredibly cold at the bottom of the well. What was most unbelievable was that there was a passage at the bottom of this ancient well. The passage appeared to be long and winding, piquing their curiosity.
“As expected, there’s more to it!” Long Yi exclaimed with joy, “It seems there are indeed unexpected things within this ancient well.”