Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 1475 - 1512: Gathering

At this moment, Linger couldn't believe that the other person was the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. This was simply too unbelievable! Who would have thought that in the Cultivation World, the legendary Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves was actually such a young and handsome youth? This is simply too incredible!

However, Linger looked at her godfather's expression with a shocked face, knowing that he wouldn't blame her, but at this moment she was truly a bit confused, still unable to believe that the other person was indeed the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves...

"And don't think that the Vice City Lord of Dancheng is just an ordinary presence! Do you remember what the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves called him? Big brother! Obviously, that youth is even more formidable than the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves. After all, Ding Fan is already the Vice City Lord of Dancheng at such a young age, which is an extraordinary feat in itself!"

At this time, Gao De spoke very seriously.

Seeing his daughter's shock, Gao De couldn't help but continue:

"Today, I arrived quite timely. Otherwise, your father's protector might have fallen today! Not to mention Ding Fan and the Lake Master's deep cultivation levels, but the elder behind the Lake Master probably has a cultivation of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, making it as easy to kill a Spirit Severing Initial Stage cultivator as eating or drinking!"

After Gao De spoke, he couldn't help but cast a glance at an elder not far away, seemingly enjoying the scenery. This elder was exactly the one who almost had a conflict with Ding Fan earlier. The elder, being a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator, obviously had very keen senses. He clearly heard what Gao De said, and for a moment his body seemed to stiffen, clearly very shocked and feeling a wave of fear.

If Linger was still in shock after hearing Gao De's words, this elder had already regained his clarity, fully realizing the seriousness of what Gao De said. Being a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator, he was not an ordinary individual. He had already sensed something off with the elder behind Long Ren at the inn.

However, the elder couldn't discern the other's cultivation level, as his own cultivation was insignificant compared to theirs. It was normal not to see through the other's cultivation if they were at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. Only if he did recognize the other's cultivation would it be abnormal. After hearing Gao De's words, the elder finally understood that his intuition was correct: the elder was not an ordinary presence.

After all, being a cultivator beside the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves, how could he be weak? At this moment, the elder couldn't help but feel grateful to Gao De; if he hadn't shown up in time, his nearly century-long cultivation would be wasted...

Looking at Linger, who was shocked speechless, Gao De couldn't help but understand, knowing that anyone facing such a situation wouldn't be calm. Suddenly, Gao De seemed to remember something and couldn't help but speak:

"I suddenly remembered something, Linger, keep yourself amused for now. I need to inform the entire city. If the soldiers encounter Ding Fan and his group, they must be cautious and refrain from offending them, and must take good care of them."

"Enough said, Linger, I'm leaving now..."

After saying this, Gao De hurriedly left...

...

At this time, after a night of cultivation, Ding Fan felt a sense of relaxation.

When the first ray of sunlight entered Ding Fan's room, he slowly opened his eyes, then gathered himself briefly before immediately pushing open the door.

"Big brother, you're out! Good morning!"

Long Ren was standing at the door, not sure since when. Upon seeing Ding Fan come out, he greeted him eagerly.

Seeing Long Ren's expression, Ding Fan couldn't help but feel a hint of wariness—not the kind associated with danger, but rather because he knew his younger brother had something in mind. He replied:

"Morning! You're up quite early, brother."

"Not really, just recently got up. What would you like to eat, big brother? I can get it for you!" Long Ren said eagerly.

"No need, both you and I are fasting cultivators, our need for food isn't that great."

Ding Fan said as if it were no big deal.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Long Ren's eyes, then he smiled brightly and said to Ding Fan:

"Big brother, you should change your clothes! Let me take you to get some new clothes, after all, you're the City Lord of Dancheng!"

"No need, I'm used to wearing coarse cloth, no need to change!" Ding Fan replied.

"Then let's go buy some medicine pills, big brother. I know a great medicine shop that surely has what you need, things you can't find elsewhere!" Long Ren suggested with a smile.

"..."

Ding Fan looked at him speechlessly for a moment, unable to say anything, merely observing him with interest.

The elder behind Long Ren saw this and couldn't help but feel helpless, finally reminding Long Ren:

"Mr. Ding Fan is a Grade Nine Alchemist, is there any medicine pill that he cannot refine?"

Hearing Old Xi's words, Long Ren couldn't help but feel embarrassed, scratching his head with an awkward smile at Ding Fan:

"Oh right, sorry big brother, I forgot about that..."

"Hey, no need to be so formal between us, brother. If there's anything, just speak up, I won't refuse if I can help!"

Ding Fan said directly.

When Long Ren heard the other person's words, his face became even shyer, and for a moment he looked just like a young maiden, which made Ding Fan feel both amused and at a loss. Then, somewhat embarrassed, Long Ren spoke to Ding Fan:

"Brother, I'll be straightforward. Today is the day of the gathering of the Thirty-six Caverns; there are important matters to discuss. I want to invite you to come with me."

When Ding Fan heard these words, he mischievously gazed at him and said:

"You're the Lake Master of the Thirty-six Caverns, right?"

Long Ren, somewhat embarrassed, replied:

"Yes, sorry brother, my whereabouts have always been confidential. That's why I'm telling you now. Please don't be mad."

"Why would I be? I'm thrilled to have a brother from the Thirty-six Caverns!"

Ding Fan laughed heartily and continued:

"Alright, since a brother invited me, I must give face and will go with you."

"Thank you, brother!"

"Silly brother, what's there to thank!"

The two of them chatted and walked out of the inn together. At this moment, the elder saw Ding Fan and Long Ren and couldn't help but show a pleased smile. Initially, the elder wasn't very interested in Ding Fan, but after seeing his strength, he couldn't help but admire him. Clearly, Ding Fan wasn't only a Grade Nine Alchemist; his cultivation seemed not much weaker than Young Master Long.

Such a cultivator was indeed rare. The elder couldn't help but admire Young Master Long, who clearly had more foresight and discernment than himself. But actually, the elder didn't know that Long Ren was already deeply interested in Ding Fan when he first heard of him from Tian Qi. Upon meeting, it felt like a reunion long overdue.

In reality, it's not about discernment but a feeling, a kind of destiny...

Before long, Ding Fan and Long Ren were laughing and strolling along the streets of Lan City. At this moment, Long Ren noticed that the two young women who were following them were inexplicably missing, and curiously asked:

"Brother, where are those two young women?"

"They've already parted from me..." Ding Fan replied.

"Oh? Brother, aren't they your..." Long Ren asked the question troubling him.

"No, they're just the daughters of my friend. My friend was a bit of a matchmaker, but since I already have a family, I obviously can't agree to it."

Ding Fan said plainly.

Long Ren, hearing Ding Fan's words, couldn't help but admire him deeply. Clearly, whether in appearance or character, Ding Fan was unique in the Cultivation World, undoubtedly the ideal son-in-law in many fathers' eyes. Then, Long Ren couldn't help but laugh with a somewhat mysterious expression.

Ding Fan, seeing his gloating expression, guessed his thoughts and asked:

"I'm curious, have you settled down?"

Long Ren's smile immediately froze upon hearing Ding Fan's words, and he pretended not to hear, looking around at the ancient architecture, saying:

"Lan City's construction is quite good indeed! I've traveled through many cities, almost across most of Donglai Continent, and Lan City definitely ranks in the top ten!"

"Brother, don't you think?"

After mumbling to himself, Long Ren curiously looked at Ding Fan.

Ding Fan, feeling a bit speechless, casually replied:

"Maybe..."

...

Then, the two remained silent for a rare moment. Before long, Ding Fan and his group left the city. By now, Ding Fan knew that Tian Qi had long parted from Long Ren; he found that cultivator slightly amusing.

Though his cultivation was ordinary, he was undoubtedly a dedicated fan.

After leaving the city gates, led by Long Ren, they crossed several woods and arrived at a canyon. The canyon was vast, with a wide open space. When Ding Fan's group arrived, quite a few cultivators were already there.

Some were middle-aged men; others were elders. Everyone wore their respective sect's attire, and none of them had weak cultivation. The weakest was at the Spirit Severing Initial Stage, while Ding Fan couldn't even tell who the strongest was — some surely had Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivation.

The group totaled about thirty-six people, not one more, not one less.

When Ding Fan and Long Ren appeared in the canyon, everyone became silent, regardless of their cultivation level...