The Saint Kings Knelt to the Ground

In the Small Courtyard.

Finally, everyone had almost finished eating.

"By the way, senior,"

At this moment, Huo Ling'er spoke up:

"We've come to report something to you."

"Senior Ji Yuanqing wants to join us!"

She spoke to Li Fan.

Ji Yuanqing immediately put down his chopsticks and looked at Li Fan with a nervous expression!

Upon hearing this, Li Fan was taken aback.

He remembered that the last time Ji Yuanqing's clansmen, including Ji Changming, came to him in search of the stone token that Ji Yuanqing had sold to him.

Later, those people should have gone to find Ji Yuanqing.

Now, Ji Yuanqing hasn't returned to his Lineage? He's probably still wandering around, unable to make a living, which is why he's seeking refuge with Huo Ling'er and the others!

"Old man, have your people treated you badly?"

Li Fan asked a question.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuanqing's expression changed drastically.

This senior is indeed omniscient.

Even though he was thousands of miles away, nothing escaped his notice.

Perhaps, the elders had already foreseen that the clan would treat their lineage coldly?

"... To be honest, senior, the clan is disheartening, and I have decided... to join Miss Ling'er and the others to serve you!"

He immediately lowered his head and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Li Fan nodded in agreement. These days, even relatives can't be relied on; one has to rely on one's own efforts.

Now that Huo Ling'er and the others' business should have expanded, it would be good if Ji Yuanqing could find some work to support himself!

He immediately laughed and said:

"Since the clan treats you badly, it's only right that you fend for yourself. Very good."

A seemingly casual remark instantly stirred Ji Yuanqing's emotions.

That's great!

"Thank you so much, senior! Thank you so much, senior!"

He was extremely grateful!

"May I ask if the owner of this place is here?"

Just then, an old voice suddenly rang out from outside!

Hearing this voice, Li Fan was somewhat surprised.

They seem to be strangers...

"Gongya, go open the door."

However, Li Fan still spoke up.

"Yes, Master."

Gongya immediately got up and left.

And at this moment.

Outside the Small Courtyard.

The three Holy Kings, however, all looked terrified!

They trembled when they saw the Small Courtyard.

Because this Small Courtyard clearly resembles an unfathomable world.

The four large characters on the plaque... were like an absolute decree; just one glance at them was enough to make their souls and consciousness almost explode!

Unparalleled terror!

One can only imagine what kind of people might reside here.

They even suspected that this was the residence of the owner of this restricted area!

The master of the Yang Forbidden Land... that represents immense terror, even Saint Emperors must be wary of him.

If they hadn't already been discovered by the creatures in the forbidden area, they would have turned and fled!

That's terrifying.

"I think we really should leave..."

Waiting, Tai Gang Heavenly King spoke with some trepidation.

"Damn it, do you think I don't want to escape? But do we even have a chance? That terrifying creature behind us has already spoken; if we don't go to see the master of this place, we'll probably be blown to bits!"

Even the Grand Heaven Saint King struggled to speak.

Squeak.

The gate to the Small Courtyard opened.

The three holy kings all hurriedly looked ahead.

A beautiful woman dressed in a black dress appeared.

It was Gongya.

Gongya glanced at the three of them with suspicion, a strange look appearing in her beautiful eyes!

She could sense... that these three old men in front of her were extremely powerful!

Such a powerful figure has come here... he's probably an uninvited guest!

But she still said:

"What brings you three here?"

The three holy kings became even more nervous upon seeing Gongya.

Could this woman before me be the ruler of the forbidden zone?

"We... have come to find our clansman, Ji Yuanqing!"

The Grand Profound Saint King continued speaking!

Upon hearing this, Gongya was surprised. So it was... the Ji Clan!

Imperial Family!

Her expression immediately turned somewhat serious, and she said:

"Please come in, all three of you!"

The three holy kings looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Let's go! We've come this far, let's go all out!"

The Grand Heaven Saint King gritted his teeth; he had no other choice.

The three of them immediately stepped forward and entered the Small Courtyard.

The moment I stepped into the Small Courtyard.

Boom!

All three of them froze abruptly, their bodies trembling like leaves in the wind!

They clearly sensed an incredibly terrifying aura... even a Saint King couldn't withstand it!

"No..."

All three of them felt their legs buckle and were unable to stand, immediately collapsing to their knees on the ground!

They lay prostrate on the ground, their faces deathly pale, their hearts filled with horror!

Everyone in the Small Courtyard was shocked to see this.

"These three... are incredibly powerful, far surpassing even saints!"

"Such a powerful being... even it can only kneel before us in our Small Courtyard!"

Each disciple wore a complex expression!

This scene... was already quite familiar to them.

Li Fan was taken aback. What were these three old men doing?

They kowtowed as soon as they saw me?

"This is..."

He was puzzled.

Seeing this, Gongya also had a complicated expression. She clearly felt that these three old men were all incredibly powerful figures...

She immediately said:

"Reporting to Master, these three are from the Ji family, here to see Ji Yuanqing."

Upon hearing this, Li Fan looked at Ji Yuanqing with a puzzled expression and said:

"Old man, are these three your relatives?"

Ji Yuanqing was also stunned at this moment.

Because he saw the sword in the hand of the Grand Heaven Saint King...

"The Ancestral Emperor Sword..."

He was shocked. The fact that these three people could come wielding the Ancestral Emperor Sword was enough to prove that they were definitely the leaders of the clan.

He betrayed his Lineage, and yet he attracted the pursuit of such a person?

Ji Yuanqing felt conflicted, thinking to himself how fortunate he was to have sided with Senior Li!

He immediately said:

"Reporting to Senior Li, they... are indeed of the same clan as me..."

Upon hearing this, Li Fan smiled and said:

"I see."

He immediately looked at the three, including the Grand Profound Saint King, and said, "Three elders, please rise. There's no need for such a grand gesture!"

On the ground, the three Holy Kings, who had been trembling and barely daring to breathe under the oppressive pressure, suddenly felt that the terrifying pressure emanating from them had completely vanished.

Moreover, an inexplicable force compelled them to stand up involuntarily.

The three of them were immediately horrified...

Words Manifest Will!

Moreover, even a Saint King-level figure cannot resist the Words Manifest Will!

They all looked at Li Fan, their eyes filled with utter shock.

He looks like just an ordinary young man...

Such terrifying cultivation!

Great Sage? Quasi-Emperor?

Even... possibly at the Saint Emperor level?

That's terrifying!

In an instant, all three of them were certain that the young man before them was the Lord of the Forbidden Land!

"Greetings, senior!"

All three of them spoke with utmost reverence and respect.

Li Fan nodded and asked, "Have you three had dinner yet?"

Although they had almost finished eating, they hadn't cleared the table yet. With guests arriving at this time, Li Fan felt he could only politely inquire about their whereabouts.

But all three Holy Kings were taken aback.

Have you had dinner?

This question left them a bit scratching their heads...

"This senior's question must have a deeper meaning..."

The Grand Heaven Saint King racked his brains on the spot, but still couldn't figure it out!

"Oh no, I heard that prisoners are given a good meal before they die. Could it be that this senior is sending us on our way?"

Grand Gang Saint King felt his legs go weak and was terrified.

The Grand Profound Saint King felt his scalp tingle and could only grit his teeth and say:

"Reporting to Senior, not yet!"

In any case, when faced with such a being, one can only speak the truth!

Li Fan was taken aback by this answer.

Damn, this isn't going to follow the rules!

In normal social interactions and according to etiquette, shouldn't the answer be to say that you've already eaten?

After all, who in their right mind would arrive at someone's house and immediately say they haven't eaten yet? That would be blatantly asking to freeload.

However, after thinking for a moment, Li Fan immediately understood that these three people were probably very hungry!

After all, at a glance, the three of them looked pale from hunger and were even shivering.

Li Fan had no choice but to say:

"Since you haven't eaten, please take your seats and have some!"

Upon hearing this, the three holy kings were even more confused.

What exactly is this senior's intention?

"Never mind, if this senior wants to kill us, he only needs to think of it... We'll do it!"

The Grand Profound Saint King immediately spoke.

The three could only say respectfully:

"Yes, sir!"

They then took their seats.

"Please make yourselves at home. This grass carp is a bit coarse and not very good for our guests, but please don't mind."

Li Fan spoke.

However, all three holy kings were taken aback.

"Is this... Saint-level fish meat?"

The Grand Heaven Saint King was somewhat shocked. Although they were Saint Kings, they had never seen anything like treating Saint-level beings as food before.

"This scent... God, just one sniff makes me feel so much more energetic!"

Grand Gang Saint King inhaled the aroma of the fish soup, his eyes showing surprise.

Since Li Fan had spoken, they dared not disobey and immediately picked up their chopsticks to eat.

The fish is delicious!

Boom!

Suddenly, the Grand Heaven Saint King's expression changed!

"My... my life force... has actually increased significantly?!"

He was shocked.

"Me too... God, just a few bites of fish and meat make me feel like I could live another thousand years!"

The Grand Gang Saint King was also excited.

The Grand Profound Saint King immediately stood up and said gratefully:

"Thank you so much, senior! We are so grateful for this sacred soup!"

The Grand Heaven Saint King and the Grand Gang Saint King also hurriedly rose and bowed.

This is such a blessing!

It should be understood that at their level, they have already exhausted all the various sacred medicines and other remedies available in their clan, and now almost no sacred medicine can prolong their lives.

But at this moment...

Just a few bites of fish.

This gave them an extra thousand years of lifespan for no reason.

What a blessing this is!

Li Fan nodded and said:

"No need for such formalities!"

"May I ask what brings the three of you here?"

Seeing that they had almost finished eating, Li Fan asked a question.

Upon hearing this, the three hesitated for a moment.

"Don't worry, senior. Since you've bestowed such great fortune upon us, it seems you're a friend, not an enemy!"

Grand Gang Saint King transmitted his thoughts, trying to figure it out.

The Grand Heaven Saint King nodded in agreement. It was quite possible that this senior had some past relationship with the Ji family, which was why he was so generous in helping them!

Since that's the case, if we speak up, he should support us!

The Grand Heaven Saint King immediately said:

"Reporting to Senior... we... we've come to find Ji Yuanqing!"

The Grand Heaven Saint King looked at Ji Yuanqing and said:

"He... stole a treasure from our clan and also betrayed the Ji family. As the leaders of the Ji family, we had no choice but to come!"

Upon hearing this, Li Fan frowned and looked at Ji Yuanqing!