Chapter 236 Ye Fan Is Already Dead
"Master!"
The instant Wu Cangqiong fell, Lin Zhibao's face shook wildly with madness. He moved closer for a look and shockingly discovered a sword mark lingering at his master Wu Cangqiong's throat. The wound was not deep, yet it was a fatal blow to the throat.
"I... My master was actually slain by you with a single sword strike?" Lin Zhibao stared at Ye Fan, his face full of horror.
In his memory, his master, Wu Cangqiong, was known as the foremost in East Sea swordsmanship, with power that was otherworldly. It wouldn't have been long before he could break through the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm into a whole new domain.
Who would have thought that a superb expert like his master would be effortlessly slain by Ye Fan? This was undeniably shocking to everyone.
"The... The Sword God is dead?"
Having seen the Green-shirted Sword God Wu Cangqiong cut down by Ye Fan with a single stroke, all the followers from the East Sea were utterly petrified.
"Impossible! This can't be possible! With the Sword God's formidable strength, how could he possibly be slain?"
"Could I be dreaming? The Sword God has always been invincible, how could he fall and disappear like this?"
Within moments, many followers were struck with disbelief, finding it hard to accept the truth. Yet, Wu Cangqiong's body lay before them, delivering a powerful visual impact.
Ye Fan ignored everyone's astonishment and pointed his sword at the multitude of ancient martial artists from the East Sea, "Do you wish to seek revenge for Wu Cangqiong? If you seek vengeance, then make your move!"
"Revenge?"
Upon hearing this, a group of them all showed bitter expressions.
Even the Green-shirted Sword God had perished at Ye Fan's hands. Even if they wished for revenge, how could they possibly contend with Ye Fan?
"Now that the Sword God is dead, we better retreat quickly. I see this youngster as a killing god; if we provoke him, I fear none of us will escape!"
"Right, you speak the truth. Let's retreat quickly. This youngster is beyond our ability to contend with."
With Wu Cangqiong dead at Ye Fan's hands, a group of ancient martial artists from the East Sea began to consider retreat. They didn't want to risk their lives for a dead man.
Ten! Thirty!
Fifty!
Encouraged by one person, a vast number of ancient martial artists from the East Sea began wavering in their resolve. They watched Ye Fan warily and started to withdraw.
"Who allowed you to retreat? Get back here!" Seeing so many people backing away, Lin Zhibao shouted in anger.
Ye Fan fixed his attention on Lin Zhibao, "Tell me, where is Ruo Xue? If you don't want to die like your master, then have no secrets!"
"You..." Feeling Ye Fan's stare, Lin Zhibao was utterly terrified.
After witnessing Ye Fan's fearsome capabilities, he had no more pride left in him while facing Ye Fan.
The arrival of numerous experts from the East Sea and Su Ruoxue's unknown whereabouts left Ye Fan frantic. He commanded in a stern tone, "My patience is limited. Speak, where is Ruo Xue?"
"I... I don't know!"
Staring at Ye Fan on the verge of going berserk, Lin Zhibao felt a shiver run down his spine and goosebumps spread all over.
"You're courting death!" Ye Fan exclaimed.
Fearing that Ye Fan would cut him down, Lin Zhibao quickly said, "I truly don't know. My master and I were sent by the East Sea Chen Family to kill you!"
"The East Sea Chen Family?" Ye Fan frowned.
Over the past six years, he had always been in the Central Plains, never mingling with the people from the East Sea. Why would the East Sea Chen Family go out of their way to send assassins to the Central Plains to kill him?
While Ye Fan was puzzled, the security team captain spoke, "Mr. Ye, I am aware of the East Sea Chen Family. The Chen Family is the premier clan of the East Sea, primarily engaged in international trade. They possess numerous docks and have nearly two hundred years of history within the country, with deep-rooted influence as one of the Top Ten Super Clans."
"One of the Top Ten Super Clans in the country?" Ye Fan was even more perplexed.
The next moment, in a frantic bid to save his own life, Lin Zhibao blurted out, "Right, after we arrived in the Central Plains, we were mainly following the orders of someone named Huang Zicheng. Huang Zicheng told us, after killing you, to meet at the Old Street Violet District."
"Are you sure it's the Old Street Violet District?" Ye Fan's gaze became sharp as he interrogated.
Lin Zhibao swallowed hard, nodding, "Yes, the Central Plains Old Street Violet Community!"
Bang!!!
As Lin Zhibao's words had just fallen, Ye Fan's foot, with the force of thunder, heavily struck Lin Zhibao's body. To Lin Zhibao's complete surprise, Ye Fan attacked him again.
Pfft!
Struck by Ye Fan's kick, Lin Zhibao felt as if he had been hit by a ferocious tyrannosaur, spewing blood wildly.
Falling to the ground, Lin Zhibao's face paled, his breaths shallow and weak.
"This kick has crippled your cultivation, consider it a little punishment. Now get lost!" Ye Fan bellowed.
Without any distinction of right or wrong, Lin Zhibao came to the Central Plains intending to kill him. Taking into account Lin Zhibao's honest confession, Ye Fan could spare him from death but not from punishment. Continue your adventure with empire
"I'll go, I'll leave right now!"
Now that his cultivation was crippled by Ye Fan, Lin Zhibao was seething with rage, yet he dared not express his anger in front of Ye Fan.
Having dealt with Lin Zhibao, Ye Fan did not hesitate to get into the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, stepping heavily on the gas pedal as the Cullinan sped towards the Central Plains Old Street.
...
At this moment, within the Violet Community, a crowd of old neighbors were shouting loudly.
"Marry him!"
"Marry him!!!"
Staring at the group of old neighbors who were eagerly persuading her to marry Huang Zicheng, Su Ruoxue's pretty face was filled with panic, obviously not expecting such a scene.
Huang Zicheng said with a tender expression, "Ruoxue, marry me."
"Marry him!" the crowd shouted again.
Su Ruoxue finally understood why Huang Zicheng chose to propose to her in the Violet Community of Old Street; it was because when their families were neighbors, they had lived in the Violet Community.
Huang Zicheng intended to return to the place of memory, hoping to stir up her past emotions and make her agree to the proposal, giving up on Ye Fan in the process.
Realizing all this, Su Ruoxue gazed at Huang Zicheng with a face full of reluctance, "Brother Zicheng, I understand the painstaking efforts you've made. As kids, Brother Zicheng always protected me and showered me with affection, which I've never forgotten. However, I'm already married. I have a loving husband and a lovely daughter!"
"So, Brother Zicheng, I cannot ruin my current family for you. Let's put an end to this farce!"
"What? Ruoxue, you're rejecting me? Where am I inferior to that Ye Fan?" Huang Zicheng exclaimed in anger upon hearing her words.
Many old neighbors within Violet Community, now bribed by Huang Zicheng, began to speak out:
"Ruoxue, you and Zicheng were childhood sweethearts. In our eyes, you two are the perfect match. Give up on that Ye Fan!"
"That's right! Ruoxue, now that Zicheng has made a name for himself, countless women want to marry him. Despite many temptations, Zicheng still chose you, which is genuinely precious!"
"Above all, Ruoxue, you're already married, and Zicheng doesn't despise you for it. Hearing this makes all of us uncles and aunts very touched!"
Seeing so many old neighbors had been bought by Huang Zicheng, Su Ruoxue felt heartbroken.
"Ruoxue, did you hear that? We are the perfect match!" Huang Zicheng asserted earnestly.
Su Ruoxue shook her head with resolute attitude, "Brother Zicheng, you've gone mad. I can't give up Ye Fan for you. Give up!"
"What? Tell me to give up?"
Enraged and almost delirious, Huang Zicheng declared, "Ruoxue, do you care so much about Ye Fan? Are you saying you would only look at me properly if Ye Fan were dead? I don't mind telling you, I've sent numerous powerful fighters, and Ye Fan is bound to die tonight!"
"You actually want to kill Ye Fan?" Su Ruoxue's face grew pale.
With a fierce expression, Huang Zicheng said, "If nothing goes wrong, Ye Fan should be dead by now!"
"Ye Fan is dead?" Su Ruoxue's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.
Huang Zicheng, with a ferocious look, confirmed, "Yes, Ye Fan is dead!"
"You're that eager for my death? Unfortunately for you, not only am I alive, but I'm also in very good shape!"
Suddenly, a mocking voice sounded, and Ye Fan appeared, driving the Cullinan at breakneck speed.