The two of them were attacked countless times along the way, fleeing for their lives covered in wounds, yet they couldn't die.

Bai Ze possessed human-like intelligence. While it was partly due to Young Master Lei's lack of intelligence that it could deceive him, it also showcased its own cleverness.

Every time Wan Lei and his companion tried to shake it off by taking detours, Bai Ze would easily catch up.

Bai Ze was also perplexed. The previous two ants flew around haphazardly, allowing it to use its formidable spiritual sense to predict their movements and take shortcuts to catch them.

Why did they suddenly start flying in a straight line?

How was it supposed to take shortcuts now?

But that wasn't the main point. The real question was,

How were these two ants flying so fast?

No matter how smart Bai Ze was, it could only chase them head-on.

Although Wan Lei and his companion lacked geographical advantages and were unfamiliar with the terrain, Bai Ze wasn't any more familiar with it either.

The secret realm changed every thousand years. The last time it was visited, it was nothing like it was now.

As for Bai Ze, it was its bad luck. Even after a thousand years of change, it remained sealed within the formation.

“Wife, where is my father-in-law? I miss him terribly.”

Bai Ze, which was chasing them, was getting closer and closer. Wan Lei had already used his lightning escape technique several times, and he finally couldn't help but ask.

“Pfft, you don’t miss him, you’re lusting after his cultivation, you scoundrel.”

“I truly miss my father-in-law. It’s been five years since I last saw him. I wonder if he’s gained or lost weight, grown taller or shorter, eating well, sleeping soundly. I’m genuinely concerned.”

“If you speak so brazenly when you meet my father later, be careful he doesn't beat you to death.”

“Hmph, would he be willing to kill such an excellent son-in-law? Would he bear to let his daughter become a widow?

Doesn’t he see how filial his son-in-law is? Knowing he’s arrived, I specifically brought him a large tiger as a gift – a beast at the Mahayana stage! Who else could make such a grand gesture?”

“Oh no, you’re definitely going to get beaten to death.”

Even though they were covered by their armor, the internal injuries from the shock were quite severe. Fortunately, Wan Lei had the Wood Lightning, which he could use to heal himself whenever he was injured.

The Wood Lightning could not only heal injuries but also restore lightning power. It was truly an indispensable item for traveling, fighting, and even robbery.

It could be said that among the nine runes, the Wood Lightning was the one Wan Lei most wanted to activate and unleash. With it, he would at least not die from severe injuries in many situations.

If he had possessed the Wood Lightning back in the Thunder Star Sea, he would never have had his body completely crippled time and time again, nor would he have caused Little Yu to…

He dared not think about it, dared not think about it. It was still not good.

“Where is my father-in-law?”

“He’s ahead, rushing this way. Very close.”

As they spoke, they vaguely saw three figures ahead, each exuding a terrifying aura.

At that very moment, Bai Ze behind them spat out another lightning ball, which exploded on them. Seizing the opportunity while gliding through the air, the two tacitly retracted their armor and fell to the ground.

The sight, tsk tsk tsk, was truly pitiful.

Fang Xiaoyu lay on the ground, covered in dirt, her delicate face full of grievance and pain. She reached out her small hand towards her father, her voice so heart-wrenching it could bring tears to one’s eyes as she cried out,

“Dad… save me…”

Seeing that the two were no longer running, Bai Ze was overjoyed and pounced forward.

However, it failed to notice a figure rapidly approaching from a distance, which sent it flying backward with a kick.

“Vile beast, how dare you injure my daughter!”

Fang Huifeng flew over and delivered another kick.

Concerned for his daughter, he didn't bother to beat Bai Ze further and immediately flew back, helping Fang Xiaoyu up.

“Xiaoyu, how are you?”

“I’m fine.”

Fang Xiaoyu stood up, brushing the dirt off herself.

The act was over; now it was her father’s turn.

“That’s good, that’s good.”

Bai Ze, in the distance, having taken two kicks and sensing the terrifying aura of the three newcomers, dared not act rashly for the moment.

But to give up on that “all-you-can-eat buffet,” it truly felt reluctant.

Old Fang, after showing concern for his daughter, glared fiercely at Wan Lei and roared,

“How did you protect my daughter? How did you let her get injured like this?!”

Young Master Lei was dumbfounded.

What the heck, did she overact?

Damn it, that’s a Mahayana stage beast! We’re lucky to be alive, and you’re blaming me for not protecting your daughter well enough?

Young Master Lei was furious.

Fang Xiaoyu, seeing her father about to trouble her husband, quickly acted as a peacemaker, employing her most charming tactics.

“Oh, Daddy~ Don’t say that. If Wan Lei hadn’t been protecting me all along, I would have been swallowed by the beast long ago.”

Fang Xiaoyu’s sweet, coy voice sent a jolt through Old Fang.

Old Fang’s expression changed drastically. He turned his head and stared intently at Fang Xiaoyu,

“Who are you, daring to possess my daughter?!”

“What?”

Fang Xiaoyu was also dumbfounded. What had happened to Old Fang after five years?

“Hmph, still pretending! My Xiaoyu has never acted so coquettishly towards me since she was born. You must be someone else impersonating her!”

What the heck, did I overact again?

Has our acting ability declined so much?

Fang Xiaoyu’s expression suddenly turned cold, her icy demeanor erupting as she roared at Old Fang,

“Old man, do you want to die? Believe it or not, I’ll have my mother skin you alive!”

“Hiss…”

Hearing that cold tone, Old Fang felt a sense of relief.

“Hmm, as expected of my daughter. That’s more like it. I was a bit unaccustomed to it just now.”

As he spoke, Old Fang wished he could slap himself.

His daughter had acted so affectionately towards him for the first time, and he hadn't even enjoyed it properly before messing it up.

Young Master Lei, standing nearby, almost burst out laughing. This Old Fang was truly a doting father.

“You scoundrel, I can’t even give you a good look!”

Fang Xiaoyu cursed again.

“Oh, my dear Xiaoyu, don’t be angry, don’t be angry. Your old dad was just worried and panicked.

Tell me quickly, where have you been all these years? I searched the entire Thunder Wind Realm but couldn’t find you.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoyu recounted the pre-arranged story, then added,

“In that spatial turbulence, if it weren’t for Wan Lei, I would have died in the first year. It’s him who has been helping me for the past five years, saving me several times. We supported each other, surviving through hardships for five years.

In the end, we were chased by that beast, and we were forced to flee into the spatial turbulence again. Fortunately, we were lucky and didn't die, and we even returned to the Central Region.”

After listening, Old Fang and the other two Fang family elders sighed, lamenting their narrow escape from death.

It was only then that Old Fang finally gave Young Master Lei a slightly better look.

“You, kid, you’re not bad.”

Indeed, he wasn't bad. Judging solely from Wan Lei’s act of sacrificing himself to save Fang Xiaoyu in the desert, it was evident.

Young Master Lei shamelessly smiled and tried to get closer,

“Father-in-law…”

“You, don’t speak. Every time you speak, I get the urge to kill you. Who’s your father-in-law?!”

Old Fang’s words stunned Young Master Lei.

What the heck, is this Old Fang not going to agree?

Didn’t he already admit I was his son-in-law in front of so many people?

Why is he saying this now?

Is he still angry?

As Young Master Lei was feeling anxious, Old Fang softly uttered two words.

“Call me Dad.”