Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 69: Gathering of All Parties, a Bad Omen at First Glance

"This is indeed troublesome."

"So, the two of us disciples can only be as careful and cautious as possible. It would be best if we can avoid attracting attention and secretly obtain the Unextinguished Swallowing Flame. If we can achieve that, there would be no need to worry."

"But if we can't..."

Liang Danxia pondered for a moment. "I'm afraid the only option would be to sacrifice your reputation, betray the sect, and have your master publicly offer a reward for hunting you down."

"In that case, we should be able to preserve the Embracing Moon Sect. But as you travel outside, you will have to endure a life of hardships, danger, and uncertainty."

"I'm not afraid!"

Xiao Ling'er took a deep breath. "I've experienced hardships before when I was in the first realm. Now that I'm at least in the third realm, it won't be so easy for anyone to kill me, especially with three types of Strange Fire in my possession!"

"Besides, the world is vast. If I can escape the Southwest Territory, they might not be able to do anything to me!"

"That's the plan!"

Xiao Ling'er made a decision.

However...

She looked at the backs of Lin Fan and Su Xinghai, then glanced at Fan Jianqiang, who seemed as timid as a startled bird, and couldn't help but force a bitter smile.

For the first time in her life, she felt like she had a home, and she really didn't want to lose it like this.

"Don't be too pessimistic. Things might not necessarily come to this point. This is just the worst-case scenario."

"Okay."

...

Seeing Xiao Ling'er looking at him, Fan Jianqiang couldn't help but grit his teeth and said, "Senior Sister, why are you looking at me like that? Junior Brother is already scared, and seeing you like this makes him even more frightened."

Xiao Ling'er: ...

She was speechless.

Others might not be able to tell, but with Liang Danxia's assistance, she was certain that this guy was definitely not ordinary!

Most likely stronger than herself!

But he had to put on this act in front of others, it was really...

"Junior Brother."

She sighed helplessly. "If there comes a day when I'm no longer here, please take care of Master and find a way to make our Embracing Moon Sect flourish. I'm counting on you."

Fan Jianqiang was surprised. "Senior Sister, what are you talking about?"

Hearing his words, Xiao Ling'er held back what she was about to say.

It was uncomfortable!

On the other hand, Lin Fan seemed to have overheard their conversation and turned back with a smile. "Ling'er, you don't need to worry. Just do what you need to do. Opportunities come to those who are destined for them."

"Master..."

Xiao Ling'er almost choked up.

Liang Danxia, however, was full of doubts. "Could he have guessed something?!"

"And his attitude... Hiss!"

"It's really hard to find a master like him in the world."

"Ling'er, you mustn't let him down."

...

Liu Xun also joined in the conversation. "That's right, just do what you need to do. With us from the Liu family around, there won't be any ignorant juniors who would dare to trouble you."

In his eyes, those in the second and third realms were just juniors. What kind of trouble could they cause when they acted recklessly?

Could they turn the world upside down?

What a joke!

No matter how they "act," the Liu family would cover for them.

Compared to that, it was more cost-effective to improve his favorability in front of the two of them.

Lin Fan smiled. "Aren't you going to thank Young Master Liu?"

Fan Jianqiang quickly expressed his gratitude.

Xiao Ling'er also followed suit, but her expression seemed somewhat unnatural.

...

Half an hour later, they arrived at White Emperor City.

White Emperor City had a population of about 80 million, and both in terms of scale and overall strength, it was weaker than Hongwu Immortal City. It was created by a powerful figure named White Emperor tens of thousands of years ago and had been passed down to this day.

Lin Fan and the others were just passing through and didn't stay for long.

Moreover, with the strong members of the Liu family accompanying them, no foolish people dared to approach them and seek death.

After leaving the city, they continued northward.

Finally, they stopped at the edge of the Southwest Territory.

At the end of their line of sight, a curtain of light rose into the sky, and even from a distance, the oppressive aura was astonishing.

"Is that the tomb of the Swallowing Fire Daoist?"

Everyone was amazed as they gazed into the distance.

"Amazing."

Liu Xun exclaimed, "After so many years, this formation can still hold off eighth realm experts for some time, I suppose?"

"Most likely."

An elder from the Liu family whispered, "If not for this, it would have been broken long ago."

"After all, the experts who set up the formation back then were not simple."

"Let's talk as we walk."

The group moved forward again. Along the way, Liu Xun began to introduce the powerful individuals that Lin Fan and the others needed to be cautious of on this journey.

"There are many people coming, and many strong ones, including the Third Divine Child of the Feather Clan, Yu Mo, who has had dealings with Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang."

"Huo Yuner and his protectors are also here."

"Almost all the second-rate sects from the southwest region have arrived."

"But most of them have nothing to do with you, so you don't need to pay special attention to them, just avoid provoking them."

"But there is one sect that you need to be careful of, the Yunxiao Valley!"

"Yunxiao Valley?"

Lin Fan pondered, "Is this second-rate sect very powerful?"

"Not really, not really."

"Among the second-rate sects, Yunxiao Valley is just average, but they have a grudge against your Embracing Moon Sect!"

"?"

Lin Fan was puzzled.

When did we have a grudge? I didn't even know!

"That rainy night, the Finger Mystic realm Third Layer cultivator who was killed by Elder Su with a single sword was Yun Ruofu, the younger brother of the Valley Master of Yunxiao Valley."

Lin Fan: "..."

Su Xinghai: "Ah?"

The two looked at each other, both a little confused.

Wow, there's this too?!

"This Yun Ruofu is ruthless and extremely protective. It is said that he originally had eight younger brothers, but in the end, only the last one remained, and this last one also died in the Embracing Moon Sect."

"Although his death was his own fault, Yun Ruofu doesn't care about these things."

"The reason why they haven't taken action against your Embracing Moon Sect yet may be because they are in seclusion, or perhaps because of the deterrence of our Liu family."

"But on this journey... they will definitely target you, so it's best not to leave our sight and especially not to confront Yunxiao Valley alone."

"I see!"

Lin Fan furrowed his brows slightly.

He quietly made a note of Yunxiao Valley and Yun Ruofu.

We have a grudge?

And it's just a second-rate sect?

I'll find a way to make it famous!!

"But don't worry too much."

"Yun Ruofu probably won't come in person, and our Liu family is not afraid of him either."

Liu Xun smiled.

"Besides, it is said that a powerful individual from a first-rate sect has come to join in the fun, and we must not offend that person."

"Oh?"

Someone from a first-rate sect too?

Lin Fan was surprised.

"Just here to join in the fun, probably won't take action."

Liu Xun smiled, "After all, it's just the tomb of a Seventh Realm expert, not something that a first-rate sect would care about. There's no need to lower our status and compete with them."

"..."

...

After a while, they arrived.

A group of people were busy breaking the formation.

But the surroundings were already crowded with people.

Flags of various kinds were being raised one after another, and the experts and geniuses of various major forces were waiting for the right moment, not giving way to each other.

The Liu family had already sent people to occupy a spot, so there was no need to compete with others. They just needed to wait silently.

During this process, Lin Fan focused on observing the experts and geniuses of the major forces and used the process of elimination.

"This one... looks arrogant and unlucky, like a template for a villain or stepping stone."

"This is the Third Divine Child of the Feather Clan? Too arrogant, definitely not a protagonist template."

"People from Yunxiao Valley keep glancing over here, have they noticed?"

"The person from the first-rate sect is an outer disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect?!"

"I heard that one of the disciples of the Eight Sword Sect joined the Spirit Sword Sect. Could it be that they are also here to cause trouble for us?"

"..."

Lin Fan's focus was different from others.

Most people were focused on the experts, but Lin Fan preferred to pay attention to those 'geniuses' who had a reputation. If they seemed like potential protagonist templates, he had to be cautious.

Otherwise, there was no need to pay too much attention.

Boom!

Just as Lin Fan was contemplating, a muffled sound rang out, like thunder echoing through the heavens and earth.

(End of this chapter)