After some discussion.
Ye Fan resolutely decided to head to that small town himself and see whether he could successfully bring back the Jade Buddha Tinder.
Lu Feng had wanted to go with him as well, so they could look out for each other, but Ye Fan refused.
"Old Tang's return to Beast Valley this time may not be peaceful."
Ye Fan voiced his concern. "Our brother can't be allowed to suffer grievances. With you there, I'll be at ease."
Lu Feng thought for a moment. "One month. If you still haven't returned by then, I'll come find you."
Ye Fan smiled lightly. "One month will be more than enough. Just wait for my good news."
Before leaving, Ye Fan suddenly recalled something. He stopped, then said hesitantly, "From the conversations of those Blade Sect disciples earlier, I vaguely heard that your Azure Mountain Sword Sect seems to have encountered some sort of upheaval recently."
Lu Feng was startled. "Because of me?"
Ye Fan said, "That I don't know. Once you get to Beast Valley, check the latest message scroll."
After some thought, Lu Feng said, "If it isn't some major upheaval, it shouldn't have much impact. I sent Old Huang a letter some time ago. If trouble truly comes because of me, he'll make the call and publicize that letter, stripping me of my Sect Leader position as a hands-off shopkeeper and pinning all the grudges on me personally."
Ye Fan's expression darkened. "If they really do that, it'd be far too selfish. You've helped them so much, after all."
Lu Feng corrected him. "The Azure Mountain Sword Sect and I have always had a mutually beneficial relationship. During this time, having the Sword Sect behind me has also shielded me from quite a few troubles. I can't keep