Night.
The lush, towering mountains stretch endlessly, resembling the undulating waves of the sea, appearing and disappearing in the mist.
Lin Fan stands at the bow of the warship, gazing down at the night view below. Young Cai Zhiqiao stands beside him, looking tense and frightened.
Lin Fan extends his hand toward the little girl, his eyes brimming with a gentle smile.
Zhiqiao looks at Lin Fan, hesitantly placing her delicate, jade-like hand into his palm.
Lin Fan holds his disciple’s hand and smiles slightly.
On the warship of the Fengtian Sect—
Ling Ao was instantly defeated by the disciples of the Holy Sect with a speed so swift it left no time to react, casting a gloomy shadow over Fengtian Sect.
The elders of Fengtian Sect wear grim expressions, their faces pale with fury.
At this moment, Ling Ao lies there, his mind replaying the previous events. The pain in his crotch is unbearable, causing his face to turn dark green. It feels numb, yet the pain remains.
The Holy Sect… Lin Fan.
Ling Ao’s expression twists with rage.
He doesn’t know how he lost consciousness—only that something felt strange at the time.
But he will have his revenge.
…
The warship soars over countless mountains and rivers, finally revealing the peaks of the Holy Sect in the distance.
The layers of mountains grow clearer, drawing ever closer to the sect’s gates.
The disciples gaze ahead, their hearts filled with joy.
“Finally back.”
“Yeah, it’s been a while since we left. I actually missed it.”
“Though we didn’t return completely victorious, at least Ling Ao from Fengtian Sect got what was coming to him. That alone counts as success.”
…
At this moment, Lin Fan gently holds Zhiqiao’s small hand and points ahead. “That’s your new home.”
Cai Zhiqiao gazes at the mountain range with bright eyes, filled with excitement.
During the journey back, Lin Fan and his only disciple have grown closer, breaking past the initial awkwardness.
This is mainly due to Lin Fan’s cleverness—he knows just how to cheer up a little girl.
“Master, will I live there too?” Zhiqiao asks with wide, adorable eyes.
Lin Fan smiles and gently pats the little girl’s head.
…
Today, the Holy Sect is bustling with excitement.
The inner sect disciples have returned from their expedition, and the outcome is unknown. The last time they ventured into the forbidden area, they suffered heavy losses and lost face among other sects. Will they redeem themselves this time?
“Has the Sect Leader returned?” Zhang Erdou stands in the crowd, filled with excitement—he has missed the Sect Leader dearly.
“Brother, you’re just missing your ‘Big Brother Fan,’ aren’t you?” Feng Bu jue scoffs, ruthlessly exposing the truth.
Zhang Erdou frowns slightly. “Why are you suddenly so blunt? Can’t you see it’s not just me who misses him?”
Feng Bu jue glances at Yeshao Tian in the distance and sighs helplessly.
But deep down, he too longs for the effects of the “Big Brother Fan’s” pills.
Though the Sect Leader has been away for only half a month, it feels like an eternity to them.
At this moment, a massive warship hovers above the sect’s territory before slowly descending. All the disciples watch in anticipation as the inner sect disciples disembark one by one.
One.
Two.
…
Twenty.
“Look, they all returned safely without any injuries!” Some observant disciples count the returning disciples excitedly.
“Wait, why is there an extra little girl?”
The waiting disciples notice the young girl beside Lin Fan, raising questions. But right now, they are more concerned about the results of the expedition.
“Sect Leader, Elders, we have returned safely.” Elder Yu is the first to step forward, bowing respectfully before the Sect Leader and the Grand Elders.
“Good.” Sect Leader Yan nods.
At this moment, Lin Fan steps forward, glancing at the gathered disciples with a faint smile. The Holy Sect indeed needs something uplifting.
“Make way…” Lin Fan says calmly, then reaches into his bag and pulls out the Snow King Lion.
Suddenly, a massive, fearsome beast appears on the open ground, causing a wave of alarm among the disciples.
“What kind of beast is that? It’s enormous!”
“Could that be the Snow King Lion?”
“What? The Snow King Lion at the peak of the Little Heaven Stage?”
“Such a complete Snow King Lion—has it really been captured by our Holy Sect?”
The disciples erupt into excited chatter, their eyes shining with joy.
Even Sect Leader Yan and the Grand Elders exchange surprised glances. They know the Snow King Lion is a formidable opponent. Could it be that other sects simply let them take it?
“Sect Leader, Elders, this expedition owes much to Senior Lin. Without him, we might have suffered heavy losses and returned empty-handed.” Zong Hentian speaks up.
At that moment, all eyes turn to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan smiles slightly, while beside him, Cai Zhiqiao hides behind his back, intimidated by the stares.
Sect Leader Yan and the Grand Elders look at Lin Fan with growing astonishment. They know how powerful the Snow King Lion is. To capture it intact is no small feat.
Lin Fan lifts his chin slightly, his gaze distant as if he holds everything in his grasp. “This Snow King Lion is nothing special. To me, it’s just a pile of ashes. The real surprise is yet to come.”
The crowd gasps. If even the Snow King Lion isn’t the best part, then what could possibly be better?
Sect Leader Yan and the Grand Elders exchange knowing glances, silently chuckling at how much Lin Fan enjoys teasing them.
As the crowd watches with anticipation, Lin Fan smiles faintly and opens his palm. Resting there is a snow-white Snow King Lion cub, peacefully asleep.
The moment the cub appears, the entire crowd is stunned.
“That’s a Snow King Lion cub!”
“No way! We captured the Snow King Lion, and now even the cub is ours? What did the other sects even get?”
Everyone is speechless, unable to believe what they’re seeing.
Inside the sect, Sect Leader Yan and the Grand Elders share a meaningful look. What exactly happened during this expedition?
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