You could say that behind every person's desperate struggle for survival, they all wanted to personally witness the Hu Family's demise.
If the situation were different, for example, if Ning Fan had only rescued the eight won from the clutches of the Hu Family,
at most, the eight won would have expressed gratitude for saving their lives, but that wouldn't necessarily an they'd give him their loyalty.
It was precisely because the won were utterly resentful towards the Hu Family that upon learning that over fifty mbers of the Hu Family were all killed by Ning Fan,
the eight won wholeheartedly followed their vow, completely submitting to Ning Fan in that mont.
Even if Ning Fan were to beco another Hu Family in the future, they would still wholeheartedly act as his accomplices.
This is the true nature of the eight won.
To think that just Ning Fan's imposing presence, exuding dominance, could capture the eight won's loyalty and make them willingly follow him.
Of course. Ning Fan wasn't aware of this; instead, he found the eight won's fiery enthusiasm a bit overwhelming, even making him slightly cautious.
Otherwise, Ning Fan might have taught them the complete Foundation Building Technique without leaving anything out.
Till now, Ning Fan finds it hard to clearly discern whether
the eight won were compromising out of survival needs, or if it was as they claid, that whoever killed the Hu Family beca their master.
But as of now, Ning Fan is still willing to trust them, though he feels a little conflicted inside.
Sending Lin i there now has a dual purpose.
The first purpose is, as Ning Fan said,
to have Lin i act as a teacher, guiding the eight won in matters regarding the outside world, as they have been disconnected from it for so long.
And also to have Lin i guide the eight won in cultivation.
With Lin i's insight, she will undoubtedly discover that the cultivation technique the eight won are practicing is the secret manual of the Corpse Herding Sect.
The second purpose is a bit more cunning on Ning Fan's part.
It's to have Lin i act as a spy, though not exactly a spy, but more of a ans to probe.
In case the eight won show any unusual behavior, Lin i, with her personality, is sure to secretly report back upon Ning Fan's return to the valley, seeking favor.
Conversely, if Lin i harbors any malicious intent, trying to incite the eight won into betrayal or actions like escaping,
if the eight won indeed remain loyal to Ning Fan, they would definitely report such matters.
In Ning Fan's mind, both Lin i and the eight won serve as a litmus test.
Since both have reasons to report on the other, any issues arising between them would co to Ning Fan's attention.
Of course, there is the possibility of one other scenario.
If both sides collude to deceive him, that would indeed be sothing Ning Fan should be wary of.
These were Ning Fan's most profound thoughts, sothing even Lin i hadn't considered.
The deepest Lin i had thought was that she wasn't trusted and was simply under gentle confinent.
"Perhaps I'm overthinking it."
For Ning Fan, the best outco is, of course, if both sides truly pledged their loyalty.
Then he could plan for future strategies.
"Since you've made your decision, let's head over now."
Lin i, puzzled, asked, "Now?"
"Do you have any other requests?"
Lin i shook her head, then realized she had forgotten to ask sothing, "Young Master Ning, is the situation with the Hu Family resolved?"
"Not a single one left. Completely resolved."
Ning Fan chuckled, "The place I'm taking you to now is the Hu Family's headquarters."
Ning Fan saw no need to hide this information from Lin i, as she would find out sooner or later anyway.
"'Not a single one left' ans..."
Although she had a clear idea, Lin i still asked.
After all, the matter was so astonishing she wanted to hear it directly from Ning Fan.
"Just as you imagined. The Hu Family is entirely wiped out. The Hu Family is essentially history."
Upon hearing this, Lin i was thoroughly taken aback.
Although not particularly familiar with the internal details of the Hu Family, from Lin Batian's words, Lin i understood that the Hu Family was a clan teeming with experts.
Simply counting those at the Aerial Mastery Realm, they numbered in double digits; otherwise, how could they have traded equally with the Corpse Herding Sect?
"But wasn't there a Heavenly Gang Realm expert in the Hu Family? Could the information have been mistaken, and the person was only at the Half-step Heavenly Gang?"
With that thought, Lin i nodded subconsciously, saying, "That makes more sense."
"What makes more sense?"
"N-no… nothing."
Lin i hurriedly shook her head, unwilling to foolishly voice her inner thoughts.
"Are you thinking about the Heavenly Gang Realm expert in the Hu Family?"
Upon hearing this, Lin i's expression shifted, then she forced a calm smile and said, "Young Master Ning, you're overthinking. I didn't think that."
"I recall telling you. If there's anything on your mind, feel free to ask and say it upfront."
Ning Fan reminded her lightly, "I despise people playing dumb, pretending to understand. Do you get it?"
Lin i panicked, bowing her head, "I understand. I won't dare next ti."
Ning Fan said casually, "Indeed, the Hu Family does have a true Heavenly Gang Realm expert. Hu Dawei's information was not off in the least."
"It's actually true."
Lin i was so shocked by this information that she nearly lost her voice.
Ning Fan was amused, "Did you think I was deceiving you?"
"I wouldn't dare."
After her initial fright, Lin i forced a bitter smile, "It's just that the news seed too unreal."
"Real or illusory, the Hu Family has already beco a thing of the past."
Ning Fan boasted, "All you need to know is, as long as I'm here, no one can harm you."
"But on the condition that…"
Lin i imdiately knelt, "I understand. I, Lin i, swear never to betray in this lifeti, and am willing to follow Young Master Ning through thick and thin, without hesitation."
Ning Fan wasn't moved by her words, instead teasing her calmly, "So you an to say, you were deceiving with your previous words?"
"I… I didn't an it that way…"
Seeing Lin i's awkwardness in speaking, Ning Fan waved his hand, "Alright, enough of that. Let's move."
Ning Fan clearly understood in his heart that truly gaining Lin i's allegiance wasn't going to be simple.
For soone like her, re kindness wouldn't sway her.
Appropriate displays of strength, alongside rewards and punishnts, were the key to ruling.
Knowing now that Ning Fan could defeat a true Heavenly Gang Realm expert, Lin i would surely comply obediently.
Once again returning to the Hu Family Village, Ning Fan blindfolded Lin i with a strip of cloth.
The cave leading into the valley would not be disclosed, at least for now.
"There are nurous venomous creatures along the path to the Hu Family's base, the sa as encountered before,"
Lin i's mild dissatisfaction vanished upon hearing these words.
During the experience of weightlessness like riding on clouds, the thick sll of blood in the air, combined with the rustling sound of serpentine movents,
though not visible, triggered mories of the forest in Lin i's mind, causing her face to go pale with fright, and her legs to tremble uncontrollably.
Upon reaching the mountain cave again, Ning Fan had no concerns about alerting the Hu Family, using True Qi to form a hurricane, pushing the venomous creatures to the sides and creating a narrow path.
Ning Fan wasn't planning on eliminating these venomous pests yet, so he continuously controlled his True Qi to avoid killing them.
"Alright, you can open your eyes now, we've arrived."
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