The eldest prince and Shang Qingcheng, after a month of recovery, no longer felt the pain they had previously endured.
At this moment, the two met at a tavern.
“That guy must have already been subdued by my father,” the eldest prince said, still bearing the events of a month ago in mind. If the pain hadn’t been so unbearable, forcing them into recovery, he would have already led an army to crush that man long ago.
Shang Qingcheng didn’t respond immediately, but fury still flickered in his eyes. Even with time passing, the anger refused to fade.
“How can you be so sure your father has taken action?” Shang Qingcheng asked.
Though Shang Qingcheng held no fondness for the eldest prince, they now shared a common plight—both had suffered greatly at the hands of Lin Fan.
“Do you even need to ask? How could the dignity of the royal family be trampled by a commoner? Even if he’s strong, can he possibly rival imperial authority?” The eldest prince said confidently.
“That does make sense,” Shang Qingcheng nodded, feeling that the prince’s words carried some truth.
“Huh, why are there so many outsiders in the city lately?” The eldest prince glanced outside at the bustling street, noticing many foreign figures clad in black robes—clearly not ordinary travelers.
“Hmph, since when do you, the great prince, care about such things? Let’s just go see if that guy has been dealt with,” Shang Qingcheng replied.
“That’s true. Let’s go check it out,” the prince agreed, originally curious about the outsiders, but thoughts of the infuriating Lin Fan quickly reignited his anger.
…
At that moment, the eldest prince and Shang Qingcheng were hiding in the shadows, secretly observing the scene inside the tavern.
“Hey, that guy isn’t here,” Shang Qingcheng noted.
“Hmph, of course he isn’t. If my father has acted, do you really think that guy could still be around?” The prince smirked.
“But that guy over there seems to be a waiter. If your father really subdued that wretched Lin Fan, how could this place still be operating?” Shang Qingcheng questioned.
“My father is a benevolent ruler. He would never punish the innocent. It seems this establishment is now managed by someone else. Let’s go take a closer look,” the prince declared after careful observation, finally making his decision.
Inside the shop, Yang Wantian was busily tending to customers. Ever since Lin Fan had given his son a rare opportunity, Yang had been filled with gratitude.
He had thought his son’s fate was sealed, just like his own, but now things were different. This filled Yang with excitement and motivation, making each day feel meaningful. He no longer wished to involve himself in the affairs of the martial world, only wanting to repay Lin Fan’s kindness.
“Cough, cough!” The eldest prince entered the shop with his hands behind his back. “So, you’re the owner now?”
Yang Wantian had assumed a customer had arrived, but upon seeing who it was, his expression changed in surprise. “Your Highness, the eldest prince.”
As a native of the city, Yang naturally recognized the royal figure.
“Indeed. Remember, my father’s grace has spared you. You should be grateful,” the prince declared proudly.
Yang Wantian was puzzled by the prince’s words, not understanding their meaning.
Seeing Yang’s bewildered expression, the prince felt a surge of pride in his heart. Clearly, that wretched Lin Fan had already been subdued by his father.
“Oh, it seems we have an important guest.”
At that moment, Lin Fan stepped out from the back room with a smile on his face.
Upon hearing his voice, the eldest prince and Shang Qingcheng’s expressions instantly changed. It was as if they had seen a ghost, unable to believe their eyes.
“Y-You… You…”
They never expected that this man would still be alive and well, acting as if nothing had happened.
“What’s wrong? Is there a problem?” Lin Fan asked with a smile.
“How is this possible? How can you still be here?”
The prince cried out in shock. His father had promised to deal with this man—so why was he still standing here?
What had happened?
“Master, the broom.”
At that moment, Yang Batian came running with a broom in hand.
“Good,” Lin Fan nodded. The little guy had figured out what he needed. It was worth giving him that chance after all.
The moment the eldest prince and Shang Qingcheng saw the broom, their faces turned pale.
That broom had left an unforgettable trauma.
They had spent a month in bed, and unless one experienced it firsthand, they could never imagine the torment.
“You dare hit me again?!” The prince roared.
“Hmph. If you’re here, why wouldn’t I?” Lin Fan replied with a smirk.
Crack!
“Ahhh!”
In an instant, a heart-wrenching scream echoed through the air. The eldest prince was jumping up and down like a monkey, struck repeatedly.
“Stop! Stop!” The prince cried out in agony. This man was a beast.
No one could understand how he did it.
Though there was no actual injury, the pain lingered for an entire month after each strike.
“Don’t come near me…” Shang Qingcheng’s beautiful face turned deathly pale at the sight of Lin Fan.
To Shang Qingcheng, Lin Fan was a monster.
He never struck anywhere else—only the buttocks.
For days, he could only lie face down, unable to even roll over.
“Oh my, your backside has gotten even rounder,” Lin Fan grinned mischievously, eyeing Shang Qingcheng.
“Don’t come near me…”
To Shang Qingcheng, Lin Fan was now a demon.
“Hehehe…”
“Ahh!”
“Help me!”
A chorus of screams filled the sky, terrifying anyone who heard them.
As Lin Fan was dealing with the two, two distant figures stood together.
“My lord, this young man is indeed an extraordinary expert,” the head of the Shang family said.
“Mm.”
…
A month later.
To keep himself from getting bored, Lin Fan had stopped making them suffer unbearable pain. Instead, he trained them to become stronger, making them come every day for a session with the broom.
Inside the divine realm.
The Great Sage’s injuries had gradually healed.
However, the level of the power source remained at level two, still needing a bit more progress to reach the next stage.
Lin Fan estimated that leaving Liti City would happen soon.
Once the Great Sage recovered, it would be time for war.
Given the Great Sage’s nature, he would definitely seek vengeance for his fallen kin.
Buzz!
At that moment, Lin Fan’s expression darkened as a surge of blood qi spread across the sky, enveloping Liti City.
Looking up, Lin Fan saw a blood-red barrier descending from the void, surrounding the city. Countless runes shimmered on the crimson veil, as if it were some kind of formation.
Blood surged like an ocean, and a pungent, metallic smell filled the air, making everyone feel uneasy.
“What’s going on? Could it be that enemies have finally arrived?”
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