Chapter 381 |
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Dongfang Yao felt slightly nervous: “This person is named Li Fan, and he is…”
In a few concise words, he gave Lu Xichan a brief introduction to Li Fan’s life.
Although Huangfu Song did not actively mention information about this person, Dongfang Yao, upon noticing Huangfu Song’s strange look at Li Fan that day, understood well what kind of person his brother was. Dongfang Yao immediately investigated him in secret.
Whether it was Li Fan’s extraordinary actions or the rapid spread of his astonishing deeds, all made Dongfang Yao believe that this person was anything but simple.
It was even possible that Huangfu Song had come here inexplicably this time because of Li Fan.
Now that Chief Lu suddenly asked, it confirmed his suspicion.
However, some things, even if guessed, could be said and some couldn’t.
As a subordinate, he just needed to cooperate well with his leader.
If he acted smartly and ruined someone’s plans above, the loss of future prospects would be a minor issue. He feared that he might die unexpectedly.
Thinking of this, Dongfang Yao did not dare to be negligent and thoroughly conveyed the surface information he had gathered.
Lu Xichan noticed that these two subordinates seemed to have some small thoughts. However, she did not intend to investigate further.
There weren’t many things in the world that she cared about, and these two Transformation Formation Masters were clearly not among them.
It was her daughter’s lifesaver who surprised her.
She had heard the name Li Fan before. Being able to sacrifice one’s life to save someone in danger was indeed very rare in this era.
More importantly, the act of staying at the forefront of array construction despite his nearing end of life was worthy of being used as a typical example and widely publicized.
Perhaps this person was truly a born saint with high morals, or maybe his cultivation method was unique and beneficial.
For the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, it didn’t matter.
What mattered was that he really did those things.
What mattered was to make most of the cultivators believe so.
For the name of a Golden Core cultivator to reach her ears, it was naturally the handiwork of some acquaintances.
Lu Xichan was not surprised by this.
If her guess was correct, if Li Fan were to fall before the array was completely built, the alliance would step in to save his life.
Just like spending a fortune on a horse and then publicizing it, they would utilize him fully, which was their usual practice.
The images of several transmitters flashed in her mind, and Lu Xichan’s heart filled with gloom.
As the earliest followers of the Transmission Revered One, who actively propagated the teachings and founded the initial Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the transmitters had always held the highest authority within the alliance since the Revered One’s disappearance.
Not to mention their cultivation, each was no less than Lu Xichan.
Their ability to survive numerous disasters over thousands of years without perishing made them formidable.
Not to mention, they vaguely held the method to restrict the Tianxuan Mirror…
“The Tianxuan Soul Lock is just the first step,” Lu Xichan coldly snorted to herself, suppressing her thoughts.
Her gaze fell again on the aging cultivator below.
“Thinking everything is under control, I wonder what the reaction would be if I intervened midway.”
Although he had saved her daughter before, Lu Xichan had no intention of specifically repaying him.
After all, he had left without asking for anything after saving her daughter.
In Lu Xichan’s eyes, this meant that Li Fan had given up this opportunity himself.
However, now that this person appeared before her as a pawn of those people, Lu Xichan couldn’t help but change her mind.
After a moment of thought, she checked Li Fan’s ranking on the Grand Tournament Gold List.
“Ranked forty-fifth.”
“Perhaps I can lend him a hand…”
Thinking of this, she looked at Dongfang Yao and Huangfu Song and asked, “What do you think of this person?”
Huangfu Song and Dongfang Yao exchanged a glance, murmuring inwardly.
Since you’ve specifically asked, can we still speak ill of him?
Having a backer is really great.
With envy, the two took turns praising Li Fan, extolling him to the heavens.
If Li Fan were here, hearing these praises about himself, he might blush with embarrassment.
After they finished, Lu Xichan nodded, “He has made so many sacrifices for the dissemination of the Tianxuan Soul Locking Array, yet the alliance has not given any corresponding rewards. This is somewhat inappropriate.”
“If this continues, won’t it chill the hearts of all cultivators?”
Huangfu and Dongfang, both cunning, were startled by Lu Chief’s implicit words but dared not respond.
They heard her continue, “If I were unaware, it would be one thing. But now that I’ve seen it myself, I can’t ignore it.”
“However, it is, after all, an act of stepping over one’s bounds. Causing misunderstandings and gossip among some people would be bad.”
“At such a critical moment, our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance should be united.”
“Do you two have any good suggestions?”
The two suddenly recalled some rumors they had occasionally heard and, after a brief thought, understood the meaning behind Lu Chief’s words.
However, such high-level struggles were not something they, as minor figures, could be involved in.
Both felt bitter.
Feeling the immense pressure from Lu Xichan’s gaze on them, the two were overwhelmed.
When a leader asks a question, there’s no reason not to answer.
Cold sweat broke out on their foreheads. At the crucial moment, Huangfu Song recalled his previous conversation with Li Fan.
A flash of inspiration, he gritted his teeth and said, “Chief, I had several heart-to-heart talks with Li Fan before. Although his lifespan is near its end, he still wishes to contribute until his last breath.”
“Our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance never mistreats those who have contributed. However, despite his efforts, he remains only in the forties in rank. If we treat him specially, those ranked above him might have complaints.”
“If his ranking were slightly higher, it would be more reasonable.”
Huangfu Song paused, then continued, “He privately mentioned to me that although he would have no regrets even in death, he regretted not being able to see the many wondrous secret realms of our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance…”
This seemingly unrelated sentence, however, was understood by Lu Xichan and Dongfang Yao, who were familiar with the tournament’s scoring rules.
“This is a good idea.” Lu Xichan nodded slightly, acknowledging Huangfu Song’s suggestion.
Huangfu Song couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Before he could relax, he heard Chief Lu ask again.
“Do you have any recommended places?”
Huangfu Song’s heart tensed up again.
Recalling Li Fan’s words, he braced himself and said, “The Five Elements Great Cave and Boundless Sea are both good choices.”
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