An Unexpected Encounter

"Why was she here too?" Watching the people negotiating, Lu Nan was filled with doubt.

As he pondered, Su Wan and the others had already been welcomed inside by the people at the gate.

Watching the gates close once more, Lu Nan did not act rashly.

After waiting a little longer, he finally moved his body.

"How could this woman be so reckless?

She just walked straight into their main stronghold. What if they truly harbored ill intentions?

Wouldn't that be a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth?"

After staring for several seconds, Lu Nan quickly withdrew to a safe location.

After going through everything on his person, he took a Spirit Talisman from his Ring and buried it beneath the soil at his feet.

Then he retreated another ten li and buried another one. After repeating the process more than ten times,

he returned to his original position and slung his Longsword across his back.

He concealed his aura to the utmost limit and took a deep breath.

Then he cautiously walked toward the gates of the Wang Family Mansion, clutching a Detonating Talisman in his hand.

Unexpectedly, even when he reached the gates,

nothing happened. Lu Nan let out a breath of stale air.

He tentatively began circling around the Wang Family Mansion, having already made up his mind.

If he was discovered, he would immediately reveal that he was a disciple of the Sword Sect.

Judging from the attitude of the people inside toward Su Wan and the others earlier, the Wang Family seemed to hold the Azure Lotus Sword Sect in high regard for now.

Yet the truth was that even after he made a full circuit, no one appeared.

He did not know whether Lu Nan's Breath Concealment Art was that incredible, or whether the Wang Family simply did not take him seriously at all.

Returning to the gates once more and looking at the tightly shut doors,

Lu Nan steadied himself for a few seconds before reaching out and knocking.

Almost the instant the knock sounded, the gates opened.

Lu Nan's pupils contracted, and his body instantly tensed.

"Young Master is also a disciple of the Sword Sect, correct?"

An old man with grizzled hair came out. Only a few teeth remained in his mouth.

When he smiled, his mouth was full of gaps. The tense Lu Nan nodded.

"What a coincidence. Several of Young Master's Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters are currently visiting the manor.

Please follow this old man..." As he spoke, the old man turned and led the way.

Lu Nan hesitated briefly before quickly following.

At the same time, he carefully probed the old man's cultivation,

"The seventh layer of Qi Condensation? It seems the Wang Family truly hides its depths!"

His brows furrowed slightly, but he did not show it.

One in front and one behind, the two soon arrived outside a grand hall.

The moment he reached the entrance, Lu Nan heard Su Wan's voice from within.

"Please wait a moment, Young Master!" The old man stepped inside after speaking.

Footsteps soon sounded from within, followed by a figure walking out.

"Junior Brother? Why are you here?"

Su Wan stared at Lu Nan's handsome face in surprise.

"The reason Senior Sister came here is the same reason I did!" Lu Nan shrugged.

As the two spoke, several more people emerged from the room.

Besides the four people accompanying Su Wan, there was also a Middle-aged Man wearing a smile.

The instant Lu Nan saw the man, his heart jolted. He could not see through this person.

"Miss Su, this little brother is?" the Middle-aged Man asked with a light smile.

"Junior Brother Lu, this is Patriarch Wang."

Hearing that, Lu Nan cupped his fists. "Sword Sect disciple Lu Nan greets Patriarch Wang!"

"You are so young, little brother, yet you already possess fifth-layer Qi Condensation cultivation.

The great Golden Core path awaits you in the future!" Wang San said with a genial smile.

Lu Nan cupped his fists. "Then this junior will borrow Patriarch Wang's auspicious words!"

"Hahaha! Do not stand around. Let us go inside first."

Wang San laughed heartily and ushered everyone into the hall.

After they sat down in turn, Wang San spoke.

"I already know the purpose of you outstanding disciples of the Sword Sect.

Our Wang Family has also been investigating this matter, but unfortunately, we have achieved little.

However, rest assured. Once there is any news, I will promptly inform you all.

Before then, why not stay in the manor for the time being?"

Hearing Wang San's suggestion, Lu Nan was just about to refuse.

When Su Wan beside him agreed, "Then we will trouble Patriarch Wang!!!"

"Not at all! Not at all! This matter is also the responsibility of our Wang Family."

Wang San continued, "You have all traveled far and wide. Why not rest first?"

Su Wan and the other four nodded at his words. Seeing this, Wang San immediately summoned a maid.

"Take our honored guests to the guest rooms to rest!!"

The group thanked him, then followed the maid toward the guest rooms.

After the maid left the guest room, Su Wan looked at Lu Nan.

"Junior Brother, is there something you wish to say?"

Looking at Su Wan's lovely face, Lu Nan was silent for several seconds. "What do you think?"

"What do I think?" Su Wan shook her head. "This place falls under the Wang Family's jurisdiction. Going directly to them is the most convenient method!"

The other four also nodded in agreement. "Have you asked why the previous disciples went missing?

Did they share the same thoughts as you? What if certain people have ulterior motives?"

Lu Nan's three questions in a row made their expressions stiffen.

Yet Su Wan's expression did not change. "The previous Senior Brothers did indeed stay with the Wang Family, but they later received news and left.

Besides, we are strangers in an unfamiliar place. As the rulers of this area,

the Wang Family certainly knows better than us how to find people. We will wait here for three days.

If there are still no results, we will make other plans!"

Lu Nan narrowed his eyes and suddenly saw Su Wan blink.

"You are the Senior Sister. Your word goes!!" He immediately yielded.

"We have traveled for several days, so everyone must be tired.

Go back and rest first. We can discuss anything tomorrow!!"

After sweeping her gaze around the room, Su Wan spoke loudly.

The others nodded, then stood and headed for the door.

Lu Nan, however, inconspicuously glanced toward a blind corner outside the window.

He also left Su Wan's room with the others and returned to his own.

The moment he entered, he pretended to be someone who had never seen the world and carefully inspected the entire room.

Only after finding no problems did he sit cross-legged on the bed.

He quietly meditated, though he did not immerse himself too deeply.

His mind remained vigilant of his surroundings at all times...

Until midnight, when he suddenly sensed a black shadow flash past the window.

Lu Nan's entire body tensed at once. He opened his eyes and looked at the figure that had appeared in the room.

After clearly seeing the visitor's appearance, he relaxed considerably.

"Senior Sister, why are you not resting in the middle of the night? Is something wrong?"

"Junior Brother, you also think there is something wrong with the Wang Family, don't you?"

Lu Nan frowned but said nothing.

Su Wan glanced at him and continued, "When we were talking during the day, a black shadow was eavesdropping outside."

Lu Nan still did not respond, merely watching her quietly.

"Forget it! Junior Brother, do not lower your guard. Stay safe." Seeing this, Su Wan turned to leave.

"How did Senior Sister discover it?" Lu Nan suddenly asked.

Su Wan stopped and turned back. "When I entered, it warned me.

Thus, ever since entering the mansion, I have been carefully observing my surroundings."

As she spoke, she took out a Jade Pendant.

"What is this?"

"A Protective Talisman bestowed by Master. It can detect hostile intent near me."

Lu Nan could not help but sigh inwardly. As expected of a Prodigy.

"Since Senior Sister knew it was dangerous, why did you still come in?"

"If one does not enter the tiger's den, how can one catch the tiger cub? We searched everywhere and found nothing.

We could only come to Wang Manor and try!!"

"Has Senior Sister ever seen a strange City?" Lu Nan blurted out.

"A strange City? Could Junior Brother explain in detail?"

A hidden glint flashed through Su Wan's eyes.