Upon hearing the mention of soul searching, Jin Kai instinctively took two steps back and hid behind Jin Changfeng.
Jin Changfeng also stepped forward to protect them.
"Soul searching involves privacy, and it can easily harm the soul if not handled carefully. My grandson didn't do it, so why should we search his soul?"
Zhou Lingxing had only been guessing at first, but now, after seeing Jin Kai's reaction, he was almost certain that the incident of Zhou Yanchen being buried a few days ago was most likely the work of that little beast from the Jin Family.
"I know you'll stop me from searching your grandson's soul today no matter what, but it doesn't matter. I'll tell Brother Thigh that your grandson's character is questionable. Then, it won't be so easy for your grandson to curry favor with Brother Thigh's apprentice."
Huh? Jiang Fan was taken aback. How did this get to him again? What's this about sucking up to someone's coattails? What's going on?
Jin Changfeng's old face turned ugly. "Do you think Master Li will believe whatever you say? Who do you think you are?"
"But at least Brother Thigh will harbor resentment. With his influence, if he wanted to investigate your grandson, I believe that given your grandson's usual domineering and bullying behavior, he would absolutely not allow his apprentice to curry favor with him."
The more Zhou Lingxing spoke, the uglier Jin Changfeng's expression became.
Hearing this, Jiang Fan vaguely guessed what was going on.
"Very well, Zhou Lingxing, you're very good. But putting aside the matter of currying favor, Jiang Fan first beat up Jin Kai, then killed Jin Yi, and now he has stolen my Jin Family's secret technique by some unknown means. If I let him go today, what will become of my Jin Family's reputation? And where will my reputation as Jin Changfeng be?"
After saying that, Jin Changfeng glared angrily at Jiang Fan.
"I've already given you a choice: become my grandson's lackey, or I'll break your legs today. Don't think you can escape this just because Zhou Lingxing is helping you. Don't forget, this is the Jin Family, my territory, Jin Changfeng's territory, and your sister is here too. Even if Zhou Lingxing wanted to save you, he'd have to consider whether he could manage all that!"
Jiang Fan's expression was indifferent, and his tone was neither humble nor arrogant.
"I've already said it, let alone being Jin Kai's lackey, I'd be disgusted even if he groveled before me."
Zhou Lingxing looked at Jiang Fan with a surprised expression.
This was actually the first time he had met Jiang Fan, and his knowledge of him was limited to the fact that Jiang Fan had once saved his grandson.
This kid has some backbone.
He's just a bit too arrogant. In this situation, daring to continue challenging Jin Changfeng is practically suicide.
Thinking of this, Zhou Lingxing shook his head.
They're still too young and haven't experienced the harsh realities of life.
Jiang Fan, you will soon pay the price for your words!
As soon as Jin Changfeng finished speaking, a terrifying aura was suddenly released.
Before Zhou Lingxing could make a move, an even more terrifying aura suddenly surged in from outside the door, instantly dispersing and neutralizing the pressure released by Jin Changfeng.
"Who?"
In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to the doorway.
The newcomer appeared to be a bit older than Jin Changfeng and Zhou Lingxing. He had a kind and gentle face, but the aura he exuded was not to be underestimated.
"Who are you?" Jin Changfeng asked, squinting.
"Hehehe--" Elder Pill Pavilion stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I am Elder Pill Pavilion. I have come uninvited, and I hope Jin Family will not take offense."
Elder Pill Pavilion!
Everyone present was shocked and bewildered, unable to understand why a dignified elder of the Pill Pavilion would suddenly come to their door.
Jiang Fan, however, knew exactly what was going on and guessed that the other party had been invited by the fat man.
"May I ask what brings you to my Jin Family's residence?"
Jin Changfeng may not take Zhou Lingxing seriously, but Pill Pavilion is not something that the Jin Family or Zhou Family can compare to.
Leaving aside the overall strength and long history of the Pill Pavilion, the unfathomable strength of that ancestor alone could easily kill him with a single move.
The elder of the Pill Pavilion glanced around the crowd and finally fixed his gaze on Jiang Fan.
You must be Jiang Fan.
Everyone was taken aback by these words.
Anyone with eyes can see that Elder Pill Pavilion came here for Jiang Fan.
But how could such a thing be possible?
How could a country bumpkin from Fortress No. 31, who's only been at Fortress No. 1 for a few days, possibly have any connection to the Pill Pavilion?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Fan nodded.
"In response to your question, senior, I am Jiang Fan."
"Okay, come over here."
Jiang Fan was about to go over when he remembered something and looked at Tang Duo.
My sister is still with them.
Elder Pill Pavilion beckoned to Tang Duo, "Girl, come over here too."
Tang Duo looked tremblingly at the bodyguard beside her, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
"It's alright, come here. With me here, no one will dare to lay a hand on you."
Hearing this, Tang Duo jogged over.
" Xiao Fan."
"Sister Duoduo, let's talk about it when we get home."
"Um."
Although Jin Changfeng was wary of the Pill Pavilion, the fact that they took people away right in front of him was a slap in the face to him.
"I'm very curious, what is Jiang Fan's relationship with your Pill Pavilion?"
The elder of the Pill Pavilion replied with a warm smile, "He is one of my Pill Pavilion members."
What?
Jiang Fan a member of the Pill Pavilion?
When did this happen?
"You wouldn't have made this up on purpose just for Jiang Fan, would you?"
Jin Changfeng didn't believe it. If Jiang Fan was really from the Pill Pavilion, why didn't he say so earlier?
Despite Jin Changfeng's unfriendly questioning, Elder Pill Pavilion maintained a faint smile on his face.
"If you don't believe me, you can go to the Pill Pavilion and ask. I have other things to do, so I won't keep you any longer."
Jiang Fan and Tang Duo left with the elder of the Pill Pavilion.
Seeing Jin Changfeng's face turn ashen with anger, Zhou Lingxing felt an immense sense of satisfaction.
"So Jiang Fan knows people from the Pill Pavilion, and even managed to get an elder from the Pill Pavilion to personally intervene. If I had known this, I wouldn't have come in person."
"Hmph!" Jin Changfeng snorted coldly, and then immediately ordered them to leave.
"The person has already been rescued, what are you still doing here? Planning to spend the night?"
"I wouldn't even consider staying overnight. I'm afraid I'll get athlete's foot from stepping on this filthy place."
"Zhou! Order! Execute!"
Click click click!
Jin Changfeng clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, roaring with eyes blazing with fury.
Having achieved his goal, Zhou Lingxing left with Zhou Zhengjiao and Zhou Yanchen, completely satisfied.
As Jiang Fan followed the elder of the Pill Pavilion out of the Jin Family, he saw the fat man rushing towards them.
" Brother Fan, are you alright?"
"Fortunately, this senior from the Pill Pavilion arrived just in time. Fatty, I really have to thank you this time."
If it weren't for the fat man's help, he probably would have had to bring up the Crazy Old Man, which would have exposed his identity.
"We're brothers, thanking me is too formal."
After exchanging a few words, they parted ways.
Unbeknownst to Jiang Fan, the Crazy Old Man had already boarded the train bound for Fortress No. 1.