The slightly chubby innkeeper, although unfamiliar with Ding Fan, knew that this person was definitely not ordinary. Anyone who possesses such a jade plate cannot be simple. Even if he were an ordinary person, his background would surely be unmatched. Seeing soone causing trouble, he thought this was the perfect opportunity to establish a good relationship.
"Stop spouting nonsense! This is my inn, if you're not willing to stay here, you can leave at any ti!"
The innkeeper spoke with a firm tone and a resolute expression.
The muscular young man who stood up noticed the innkeeper's firm attitude, and his nacing expression softened a bit. With a mocking smile, he said,
"Haha, you're the innkeeper, we can't afford to cross you, but what did we say wrong? That guy returned, wasn't scared back, but did he really pass the test? It's a big joke."
"Haha..."
The crowd burst into laughter all at once.
Now, the innkeeper's face turned unhappy. Although he knew Ding Fan was not simple, he truly did not know whether Ding Fan could pass the test. He realized his stance must be firm; such opportunities were rare.
"How do you know he didn't pass the test? You're just looking down on him!"
The innkeeper said angrily to the man who stood up.
At this mont, the man who stood was in the mid-stage of fetal breath cultivation. Hearing the innkeeper's words, he really wanted to go and beat him, but he was very wary of the innkeeper. After all, the owner of an inn of this scale was definitely not ordinary. Since he couldn't fight, he thought of humiliating that guy instead, since it all started because of him.
Ding Fan looked at the man who stood up and saw a cowardly bully, feeling so contempt in his heart. Yet, he had a slightly better impression of the innkeeper.
"I won't offend you, innkeeper, but let's talk facts and reason. Since you think I am wrong and believe that guy is talented, then let's make a bet. Let's have a contest. If I lose, I'll cover the tea money for all the guests here, triple. If you lose, apologize to us, and the tea is free. How about it?"
The man who stood up looked quite proud as he spoke.
Upon hearing the man's words, the crowd imdiately cheered, evidently enjoying the spectacle.
"Good! Good..."
...
Observing the current scene, the innkeeper's face turned sowhat unsightly. He wanted to defend Ding Fan but hadn't expected the situation to escalate to this degree, making it difficult for him to control.
At this mont, Ding Fan stood up calmly with a smile, and said to the man who stood:
"Alright, I'll bet with you, but if you lose, you must answer a few of my questions truthfully."
Hearing Ding Fan's words behind him, the innkeeper was surprised. He thought there was no True Qi aura emanating from Ding Fan. He was quite certain about Ding Fan's prominent background, but to compete with a muscled man who appeared much stronger, he couldn't help but worry.
If this young man with a prestigious background won, it'd be fine, but if he lost, wouldn't he be causing trouble?
Imdiately, the innkeeper hurriedly walked over to Ding Fan and said:
"Young master, no need to get angry with these people..."
The innkeeper hadn't finished speaking before Ding Fan interrupted him:
"Innkeeper doesn't believe in ?"
"This..."
The innkeeper couldn't find words for a mont, then resolutely stood beside Ding Fan, saying to the man who stood:
"I believe in you, young master. If sothing happens to you, I'll make sure those responsible pay dearly!"
The crowd, witnessing Ding Fan in this situation, was surprised.
"A person with no cultivation still dares to challenge; doesn't know the aning of fear!"
"But why does the innkeeper protect him so much? Does he have a terrible background?"
"Who cares! Whatever background he has, today he probably won't escape misfortune!"
"You might not know, the man who stood is a notorious bandit from nearby Tiger Head Ridge. He kills without remorse!"
"Is that so? Well, this young man is quite unlucky then..."
"..."
Currently, the muscular man who stood heard the innkeeper's words and snorted coldly. He was in Xueling City just for so fun; there wasn't anything to be afraid of. If the innkeeper wanted trouble, he could simply return to Tiger Head Ridge, and what could they do to him?
"Alright! I agree!"
The muscular man glared at Ding Fan with determination.
Everyone watching this unfold wore expressions eager to see the drama, their faces lively as they watched the two.
With things having reached this point, the innkeeper seed to be sweating in his palms, watching the two with a worried look.
"Don't worry, I won't go all out."
The muscular man stepped closer to Ding Fan, smiling with an evil charm.
Ding Fan nodded lightly, saying nothing.
Boom!
Then Ding Fan made a move, sending a punch at the other's face, True Qi surging instantly around him.
Though Ding Fan didn't use his full strength, the seventh level of power was definitely not sothing a mid-stage fetal breath cultivator could handle.
The muscular man, witnessing Ding Fan's actions, displayed utter shock.
He never expected that the person wasn't lacking True Qi, but rely hiding it.
At this mont, as the opponent's fist was about to reach him, he quickly raised his hands to protect his face. At this mont, he had no ti to counterattack because Ding Fan's punch was just too fast!
Bam!
A dull thud echoed.
The muscular man flew backward.
He fell heavily to the ground, feeling both pain and shock more than anything else.
After a while, the muscular man stood up slowly, carefully touched his face, only to realize he wasn't seriously injured, just that his hands were red and swollen from the impact of the punch.
He let out a long breath and looked at Ding Fan, who stood there calmly. Aside from the shock in his Heart Sect, he felt imnse admiration.
He understood that the opponent must have held back; otherwise, who knows what state he would be in now!
"I lost, thank you for your rcy, young man."
The muscular man approached Ding Fan, and with great respect, clasped his fists in gratitude, his face now completely free of disdain.
Everyone in the hall who witnessed this scene was astounded!
How could this be possible?
That muscular man was a notorious bandit from Tiger Head Ridge, surrendering so easily!
And that young man didn't have any True Qi Fluctuation, yet he sent the bandit flying with just one punch!
It's unbelievable!
How could soone so incredible take part in the disciple recruitnt test and be frightened away, but why did he co back so soon?
The crowd began to murmur, glancing at Ding Fan with strange expressions.
The slightly chubby owner, having witnessed the scene, was initially shocked. He never imagined that not only was the young man's background formidable, but his strength was also remarkable?
Soon, the slightly chubby owner was excited, feeling quite pleased with himself; he was indeed on the right side!
"Ti to fulfill your promise."
Ding Fan said to the muscular man.
The muscular man, hearing Ding Fan's words, promptly took out so gold coins and handed them to the slightly chubby owner. Even though he was a bandit, he was known for his integrity; he had to keep his word in front of so many people.
Then he turned to Ding Fan and said:
"If you have any questions, just ask."
The muscular man didn't know what Ding Fan wanted to ask him, but he guessed it might be sothing humiliating. However, having lost, he was prepared to face it. He gritted his teeth and spoke up.
Ding Fan paid no mind to soone like him, dismissing him as a re clown. He was just trying to inquire about the whereabouts of Zhou Ruoran and others.
Imdiately, Ding Fan asked the muscular man.
The muscular man, hearing that the inquiry was about so people and not to humiliate him, was montarily stunned, and then felt quite grateful, answering truthfully.
Everyone watching was surprised that the questions were so ordinary. They all felt a strong sense of goodwill toward Ding Fan and many began contemplating the descriptions of people given by Ding Fan.
Despite everyone's questioning, there was no information about Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, or Ye Ningbing.
Ding Fan couldn't help but sigh.
"Don't worry brother, if I see any of them, I'll definitely let you know." The muscular man promised Ding Fan earnestly.
Ding Fan nodded, saying nothing.
At this mont, by the inn's entrance, Lianzi and Ye Ming returned, and seeing Ding Fan seated there, they couldn't help feeling excited, imdiately going over to him.
"Ding Fan, you're amazing! Everyone's looking for you now!"
Lianzi was the first to rush over to Ding Fan, exclaiming exuberantly.
Hearing Lianzi's words, everyone was taken aback.
"Ding Fan?"
"Why does this na sound so familiar?"
"Oh my! Could it be that top-ranked dark horse?"
"What! Could it really be such a coincidence?"
Everyone was shocked and imdiately questioned Lianzi with surprise and doubt:
"You say he's called Ding Fan? The number one Ding Fan?"
Lianzi, feeling proud to know Ding Fan, nodded heavily and said:
"Yes, could there be another Ding Fan?"
Hearing the girl's response, the crowd's mood instantly ignited, and the whole inn buzzed with noise.
At that mont, Ding Fan looked at everyone's expressions and smiled faintly. Being number one ant nothing compared to Zhou Ruoran. With a slightly lancholic look on his face, he went upstairs and returned to his room.
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