Chapter 1902: Chapter 1898: Lu Xiaoman’s Kind Heart
Ye Fan first sent Zhao Tianya back to Earth before returning to fetch Lu Xiaoman.
Upon seeing Ye Fan, Lu Xiaoman hid in his embrace, crying over her sister’s disappearance. Lu Xiaoman was deeply saddened, blaming herself for not protecting her sister, and also feeling guilty towards Ye Fan since Mo Xiaoyan was fine when he left.
"Ye Fan, I’m sorry," Lu Xiaoman said.
Ye Fan gently stroked Lu Xiaoman’s hair and said, "Silly girl, what are you saying? You have done nothing wrong by me. Xiaoyan’s disappearance is not your responsibility. If anything, I should apologize to you for bringing you sisters here and failing to protect you and Xiaoyan well."
Lu Xiaoman sobbed, "Ye Fan, I understand how you feel about Xiaoyan. From the very beginning... I’ve known. I know you care about her more than you would for an ordinary girl. You wanted me to look after her, but I don’t even know how she disappeared. Even if she were being willful, she wouldn’t just wander off by herself; she must have been kidnapped."
"Hmm," Ye Fan nodded, "Though I’m not sure where she exactly is, I have some idea of who might have kidnapped her. Rest assured, I will rescue her."
"You must save her; she’s the closest person to me in this world. Ye Fan, if she can return safely... I... I can accept your relationship," Lu Xiaoman lifted her head, looking at Ye Fan with deep affection.
Ye Fan frowned and said, "What are you saying?"
"Ye Fan, perhaps you held back with Xiaoyan before out of concern for me and our relationship. But Xiaoyan has always had you in her heart, and there is emotion between the two of you," Lu Xiaoman said. "Since I’ve chosen to accept your relationship with Li Dong, even my own sister... what else can’t I be magnanimous about?"
Ye Fan closed his eyes, feeling the sadness in Lu Xiaoman’s heart, he said, "Xiaoman, don’t overthink things. Xiaoyan and I can maintain a normal friendship."
"No, I understand both your feelings. Because of this, I can’t just let things be. There should be a conclusion between you two. It was my insistence that kept your relationship with Xiaoyan lukewarm all along. Even though there are feelings between you, your relationship remains distant, and that’s my fault," Lu Xiaoman said.
Ye Fan chuckled bitterly and said, "In matters of the heart, there’s no right or wrong. Xiaoman, you’ve done an excellent job as it is. I’ve always felt fortunate to have you as such a confidante by my side."
Lu Xiaoman said nothing, leaning on Ye Fan’s chest, her tenderness enough to melt him. Ye Fan was willing to indulge in such a warm atmosphere. Soon, Lu Xiaoman seemed to remember something and asked, "Ye Fan, I haven’t asked you yet—how is Li Dong? I haven’t seen her for a long time and don’t know her situation..."
Ye Fan’s expression was somewhat bitter as he said, "I haven’t found her yet, but I believe she’s safe enough. Since we’re connected, I’m sure she’ll be found."
"It seems you’ve encountered so many problems, Ye Fan. You must send me back to Earth quickly. Don’t worry about me; go rescue Li Dong and Xiaoyan. As long as they’re safe, you’ll be safe too, and that’s good enough for me. You’re wasting time here!"
Lu Xiaoman was anxious, eager to help Li Zhaojun and Mo Xiaoyan. She knew that given her own skills, she couldn’t assist Ye Fan much, so it was better to give Ye Fan more time to do what needed to be done rather than waste time with her.
Ye Fan nodded and said, "Then I’ll send you back to Earth first. You can rest there, and afterward, I’ll come find you. Don’t worry, Earth is relatively safe now."
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Ye Fan sent several others back, including Qin Mengyao and Yang Xiaoting, before proceeding to deal with Xi He.
He needed to rescue Tantai Wanrong from Xi He first. As for whether Mo Xiaoyan was under Xi He’s control, he wasn’t entirely sure, but he had to ensure Tantai Wanrong’s safety.
Xi He hadn’t tried to escape and was waiting for Ye Fan inside the second secret realm.
Upon arriving, Xi He regarded Ye Fan. Ye Fan hadn’t yet had the opportunity to send back the female cultivators under Sang Yuan, but he deemed this inconsequential. Defeating Xi He would be easy for him, given the significant difference in their current powers.
"Looks like the master won’t let me go!" Xi He said with a somewhat forlorn gaze.
"You’re the one who repeatedly schemed against me. You said you’d join my ranks and follow my commands, but behind-the-scenes, you’ve continuously plotted against me. Have you considered that I might kill you?" Ye Fan said.
Xi He chuckled and said, "As for being schemed against by a servant, has the master experienced more from others than from me? Why hasn’t the master killed Xuan Nu? Has the master ever suspected who might be linked to Pan Gu and Fu Xi’s awakening? Xuan Nu has always been involved in this. She’s betrayed you from the heart."
Ye Fan shook his head and said, "Her betrayal wouldn’t be my reason for killing her, especially since she hasn’t threatened the safety of those around me. But you... first you used Shen Yan, then Tantai Wanrong, and even some women around me have been exploited by you. Now there are lingering effects, such as Zhao Tianya, who was imprisoned in your illusion for tens of thousands of years and still can’t settle her personality. I won’t forgive you, and... I want you to know the consequences of betraying me."
"You intend to kill me? Has the master considered whether, if he kills me, I might still act with the master’s interests in mind?" Xi He said. "Now Pan Gu and Fu Xi have awakened. If I were to stand for them, the master might face some troubles, right?"
"Are you threatening me?" Ye Fan said coldly.
Xi He sighed, "I have no intention of threatening the master. I’m merely reminding you that the current challenges you face are overwhelming and not ones you or I can solve alone. Now the master should retain more people who can assist rather than fret over temporary issues." Xi He sounded confident and said, "Moreover, even if you kill me, it seems futile because you still won’t obtain who you’re seeking. She will still die in the illusion I created since, with your cultivation, you might not accomplish what I can."
