Xiao Fan saw the unmistakably hollow smile on his face and knew perfectly well what he was scheming. He did not expose him, merely keeping a faint, icy smile at the corners of his lips.
Finally, he added, "Remember, one last thing-the most important of all!
"Once you return, keep a close watch on Qin Han. If he shows any sign of planning to act against the three princesses anytime soon, you must find a way to come to the Black-Clad Guard's Shadow Pivot Court and report to me immediately!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Niu Bucheng thumped his chest and promised, "No problem! Rest assured, Grandpa! Never mind the Shadow Pivot Court-if you give the word, I'll climb mountains of blades, plunge into seas of fire, or storm the inner palace! I, Niu Bucheng, wouldn't refuse even if it meant dying ten thousand deaths!"
Heh. Running your mouth feels good now. Let's see if you can still enjoy yourself when the Heart-Scorching Seal flares up in a few days! Xiao Fan sneered inwardly, his expression betraying nothing.
"Good. You may go. Remember every word I said." Xiao Fan waved a hand, indicating that he could get lost.
As though granted a pardon, Niu Bucheng was overjoyed. He immediately dropped to his knees again and knocked his forehead against the ground three times with resounding thuds. Only then did he scramble up, bowing and nodding as he backed away a few steps, before turning and fleeing like a wisp of smoke.
A dog really can't stop eating shit... Watching his panicked retreat, Xiao Fan snorted coldly and turned back.
Young Master Yan Ning of the Yan family really was still standing there, trembling as though nailed to the ground. He had not moved an inch and was obediently waiting for Xiao