"Everyone, the Hidden Sect Conference is about to convene. If you have any personal vendettas, I hope you'll handle them on your own and refrain from causing a scene here. If anyone continues to cause trouble here, our Lu Family will not let it slide easily..."
Wang Quan's words seed very impartial, but in fact, they weren't.
If Wang Quan hadn't stepped out, Ding Fan and his group could have easily captured the scrawny man, and they could have interrogated him about why they ambushed Wu Weier and the others halfway.
However, now that Wang Quan had stepped forward, using the Hidden Sect Conference as an excuse, it was not appropriate for the others to continue apprehending the scrawny elder here.
Ding Fan glanced at Wang Quan at this mont. It was clear that the latter intended to help the Ghost Sect's disciples...
"Fine, I'll give the Dejiang Lu Family so face. With the Hidden Sect Conference approaching, I won't hold it against you. But after the conference, I will surely seek revenge for today's grudge!" The scrawny man said loudly and then disappeared in a few steps without looking back.
At this mont, Ding Fan, in order to hide his identity, was not in a good position to press on, so he could only take it one step at a ti.
Seeing that the scrawny man had left, Wang Quan only left a few polite words and then turned around and left.
"Thank you, young friend, for your assistance just now..." After everyone had left, Jiang Feng approached Ding Fan in a disciplined manner, clasping his fists and speaking to Ding Fan.
The situation earlier was extrely critical. If it weren't for Ding Fan's righteous intervention, they might have all been killed by the opponent.
"Uncle Master Jiang Feng, what's the point of thanking him? He's just a rogue; he's just fighting a lecher!" Wu Weier walked over with a displeased face and said.
Ding Fan had previously declared in front of so many people that Wu Weier was the woman he liked, which enraged her.
"Wu Weier, don't be rude! If it weren't for this young friend's intervention, you and I would already have been dead. Aren't you going to thank him?" Jiang Feng sternly reprimanded.
When Jiang Feng, along with the siblings, spoke, Wu Weier and Wu Cheng dared not defy him.
Suppressing her displeasure, Wu Weier turned to Ding Fan and said, "Thank you!"
Ding Fan was not offended, as he had indeed acted sowhat frivolously earlier to conceal his intentions.
At this ti, Wu Cheng also approached to thank Ding Fan.
"Senior Jiang, may I ask why those people were trying to kill you?" Ding Fan inquired.
There were hundreds of people attending the Hidden Sect Conference, yet the Ghost Sect specifically ambushed their group. This was certainly suspicious.
This Hidden Sect Conference was a mix of good and bad characters, with undercurrents surging. Ding Fan needed to clarify so things.
Jiang Feng hesitated for a mont. "Although young friend has saved our lives, this matter is of great importance, and I'm afraid I cannot disclose it to you."
Although Ding Fan had known Jiang Feng for a relatively short ti, he could see that Jiang Feng was a very steady person. Even though he was tight-lipped now, Ding Fan understood that they certainly bore very important secrets.
This secret even affected the Ghost Sect's plans...
"If that's the case, I won't ask anymore, but I do have an unreasonable request," Ding Fan said.
"Young friend has saved our lives. No matter the request, feel free to ask," Jiang Feng replied politely.
"I am just a loose cultivator and ca to Dejiang to broaden my horizons. Without any companions on the journey, I wonder if I could join you..."
Ding Fan's words were cut off by Wu Weier, who said bluntly, "What dream are you having? That's simply impossible."
In Wu Weier's view, Ding Fan wanted to travel with them to get close to her and achieve so end.
"Wu Weier!" Jiang Feng sternly interjected, and Wu Weier, who had intended to speak further, imdiately held her tongue.
Jiang Feng continued, "We are all attending the Hidden Sect Conference and do not mind adding one more person."
"Uncle Master Jiang Feng..." Wu Weier looked at Jiang Feng in disbelief, never expecting him to agree to Ding Fan's proposal.
"All right, no more words. That's settled," Jiang Feng decided.
Jiang Feng had his considerations.
This Hidden Sect Conference was truly a mix of hidden dangers and potential threats.
Although he hadn't known Ding Fan for long, one thing was certain: Ding Fan was not their enemy. If Ding Fan were an enemy, he wouldn't have saved them before.
Thus, having Ding Fan with them, should anything happen, they could rely on Ding Fan as a strong ally, providing an extra layer of security.
It was for this reason that Jiang Feng agreed to bring Ding Fan along to the upcoming Hidden Sect Conference.
"Then I thank you, Senior Jiang," Ding Fan said with the martial artist's greeting, nodding to Jiang Feng nearby.
In truth, Ding Fan had his reasons for wanting to accompany Jiang Feng and the others to the Hidden Sect Conference.
Since the Ghost Sect had resolved to ambush Wu Weier and the others halfway, they would certainly not give up easily. They would find other ways to eliminate Wu Weier and her friends.
Ding Fan knew the thods of the Ghost Sect; they were truly relentless in pursuit of their goals, sparing no unscrupulous ans!
So Ding Fan wanted to follow Wu Weier and the others, firstly to protect their safety, and secondly to find out why the Ghost Sect was so determined to kill Wu Weier and her group.
Although Wu Weier was not pleased that Jiang Feng agreed to team up with Ding Fan, she did not dare to defy him. She rely kept her distance from Ding Fan.
Ding Fan didn't mind. He even helped Wu Cheng heal his wounds.
During the battle with the Ghost Sect earlier, Wu Cheng's chest was injured by them. Although it was only a flesh wound, it still required treatnt.
Ding Fan took out a First Grade Foundation Building Pill, ground it into powder, and applied it to Wu Cheng's wound.
Wu Weier, Wu Cheng, and Jiang Feng had never seen soone so wealthy, actually using graded pills to treat flesh wounds...
However, Wu Weier was not appreciative; to her, Ding Fan was rely trying to curry favor.
After helping Wu Cheng deal with his injury, the group continued on their way.
After leaving the forest, they walked for a little over an hour and arrived at a small town.
Because this place wasn't far from the Lu Family, they arranged for all the people coming to attend the Hidden Gate Conference to stay in this town.
Vacant houses, inns, and hotels in the town were cleared out to accommodate all the people from the Hidden Sects.
Ding Fan and his group had just arrived at the entrance of the town, where Lu Family mbers were specifically responsible for registration.
Jiang Feng, being the oldest, went ahead to handle the registration.
"Wu Weier, do you still rember ?"
As everyone was waiting in line, a young man's voice ca from behind.
Wu Weier looked back, and upon recognizing the person, she exclaid happily, "Brother Wang Fang, I've been hoping to et you!"
Ding Fan also glanced over.
The young man talking to Wu Weier was none other than Wang Fang, who had previously been seen with Su Qing in the wild.
Ding Fan hadn't expected this guy to arrive here so quickly.
Ding Fan looked at Wu Weier, observing the rapport between the two; they clearly knew each other.
At that mont, Wang Fang looked at Wu Weier with a gleam in his eyes, much like a hungry wolf looking at a lamb...
Others might not know what kind of person Wang Fang is, but Ding Fan knew all too well that Wu Weier would be truly in danger if she stayed with Wang Fang.
"Wu Weier, who is this?" Ding Fan pretended not to recognize Wang Fang and asked, smiling as he walked up to Wu Weier.
Wu Weier glanced at Ding Fan, furrowing her brows tightly. "Please stay away from , I don't know you!"
At this, Wang Fang also looked at Ding Fan, and after sizing him up briefly, he simply looked away.
In his view, Ding Fan dressed plainly and did not appear to be anyone significant.
"Wu Weier, you're here for the Hidden Gate Conference too, right? I can show you where to rest."
Wu Weier smiled. "Brother Wang Fang, your father is the Lu Family's steward; you must arrange a good place for us to stay."
Wang Fang smiled. "No problem."
Wu Weier then said to Jiang Feng beside her, "Uncle Master Jiang, this is Brother Wang Fang whom I t when visiting the Lu Family. He's arranging for us."
Jiang Feng, seeing he was with the Lu Family, cupped his hand in salute. "It would be a great help."
"You've utmost respect, please, let take you to your resting place."
With that, Wang Fang and Wu Weier led the way in front, while Jiang Feng followed with Ding Fan and Yi Wucheng behind.
Wang Fang eventually led them to a small four-sided courtyard.
"Senior Jiang, this used to be an ancestral property of our Wang Family, recently tidied up for hosting esteed guests. Please, stay here," Wang Fang said to Jiang Feng very courteously.
The group entered the courtyard.
The houses here were quite good.
The buildings had obviously been renovated; the yard was very clean, and in one corner stood a pear tree, lush and green, with a few fruits visible...
The courtyard was quite tranquil...
"Thank you..." Jiang Feng was very satisfied with the place.
"Wu Weier, I have other matters to attend to. If anything cos up, feel free to reach out to ," Wang Fang said with a smile to Wu Weier.
Wu Weier smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Brother Wang Fang."
Wu Weier escorted Wang Fang out of the courtyard.
"That person's no good, be careful not to fall into the wolf's jaws, not even bones will be left," Ding Fan said casually when Wu Weier returned.
Though Wu Weier could be spoiled and headstrong, she was generally kind-hearted.
"None of your business!" Wu Weier paid no mind to Ding Fan's words; she went straight to her room to tidy up her lodgings.
The four of them were living in this courtyard, and the room allocation was quite generous.
Ding Fan and Wu Cheng shared a room, Jiang Feng got a room to himself, and Wu Weier, being a girl, also had her own room.
For a while, each of them tidied up, as it had been cleaned before and bedding was prepared, so they only needed simple arrangents to settle in.
Towards the evening, soone from the Lu Family sent over so als. Overall, the hospitality was very considerate...
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