Chapter 567: Chapter 566 Proceed with Caution
"Your time to die is now!" Ye Fan shouted as he walked toward Gui Hai Yidao, one step at a time.
Gui Hai Yidao retorted coldly, "Even in death, I’ll drag you down with me!"
"You’re not qualified!"
The next moment, Gui Hai Yidao made his move, charging toward Ye Fan in a brilliant display, aiming to slay him. Ye Fan prepared to give it his all, but in the next instant, he was left completely stunned.
However, Gui Hai Yidao didn’t strike at him, nor did he make a heroic attempt to take Ye Fan down with him. Instead, he turned and fled rapidly. He lacked the courage to perish with Ye Fan, knowing that he would only be crushed in a direct confrontation.
Ye Fan quickly gave chase. But Gui Hai Yidao, running for his life, cared for nothing else. He burned his life force, desperately trying to shake off Ye Fan. Ye Fan hadn’t adjusted his state, nor did he have the mettle to burn his own vital blood. It seemed Gui Hai Yidao was about to escape his grasp completely.
But in the next instant, Ye Fan was shocked to see Gui Hai Yidao suddenly stop. What is he playing at? Why would he stop now? Shouldn’t he be fleeing with all his might?
Gui Hai Yidao’s head promptly fell to the ground. It was only when his head dropped that Ye Fan understood. The person standing before him was none other than Mu Chen Dong. He probably never would have expected Mu Chen Dong to be the one to kill Gui Hai Yidao.
"Young man, it’s me!" Mu Chen Dong said with a smile.
But Ye Fan remained on high alert. Although he was very familiar with Mu Keqing, he was not familiar with Mu Chen Dong at all. He worried that Mu Chen Dong might try to kill him.
Ye Fan managed a forced smile. "So it is Young Master Mu."
"What’s with this ’Young Master Mu’ business? Considering your relationship with my sister, we’re practically family now!"
Ye Fan truly couldn’t grasp the meaning behind his words.
But Mu Chen Dong spoke again. "How unexpected! Your strength has really impressed me. To break through so quickly is truly remarkable. You have the same potential I had back in my day! This is the first time I’ve ever seen someone at the Third Level of the Nirvana Realm slay a powerhouse at the Fifth Level!"
"You’re too kind," Ye Fan replied.
Then, Mu Chen Dong asked him, "What about the Dragon Blood?" He was, of course, referring to the Divine Dragon Essence Blood.
"The Dragon Blood has already been integrated into my body," Ye Fan said warily. He could stand up to powerhouses at the Fourth or Fifth Level of the Nirvana Realm, but he was no match for an unparalleled genius at the Seventh Level like this. If Mu Chen Dong truly decided to act, Ye Fan would not be his opponent. Besides, the Dragon Blood is already fused with my body. Surely Mu Chen Dong wouldn’t go as far as to bleed me for it!
"Impossible! Just take it out. I don’t want your Dragon Blood. After all, you earned it with your life!" Mu Chen Dong believed that Ye Fan was definitely lying to him.
"I truly have no intention of deceiving you, Young Master Mu!" Ye Fan immediately activated and displayed his Divine Dragon Body.
Mu Chen Dong was rendered speechless. Ye Fan had actually fused with it. They had all thought Ye Fan was merely toiling for their benefit, but in reality, Ye Fan had been working for himself the entire time. One could only imagine their deep vexation.
"How did you do it? That’s incredible!" Mu Chen Dong said.
"It was a piece of cake," Ye Fan replied.
"Alright, just relax. I’m not interested in the Divine Dragon Essence Blood, as long as it doesn’t fall into the hands of other talented Martial Artists! Since it fell into your hands, I have nothing more to say. Besides, we’re about to become family!" Mu Chen Dong said quickly.
Ye Fan asked, "What does Young Master Mu mean by that?" He truly didn’t understand what Mu Chen Dong meant by "becoming family."
Suddenly, Mu Chen Dong’s expression changed, and he snapped angrily, "What? You don’t know what you’ve done? Are you trying to deny it? I’m telling you, in Shazhou, no one dares to default on a debt to the Mu Family!
"Keqing treated you with such genuine feelings, and she’s even carrying your child! If you dare to abandon her, my father won’t spare you even if I do!"
In Mu Chen Dong’s eyes, Ye Fan was definitely going to deny everything, which made him furious. As a man himself, he knew how men thought. It was a good thing the powerful Mu Family could keep him in line; otherwise, Ye Fan might have actually gotten away with it.
Ye Fan nearly collapsed. "When did this happen? How do I not know about this? Young Master Mu, there is truly nothing between Miss Mu and me!
"If there’s any relationship at all, it’s that of a leader and a follower. Please don’t spread such nonsense and tarnish Miss Mu’s reputation!" Ye Fan emphasized. It was absurd; the relationship between him and Mu Keqing was completely innocent, with absolutely no other meaning.
Mu Chen Dong said coldly, "Empty words are no proof. Show me evidence!"
"How can there be evidence for something like this!" Ye Fan was exasperated.
At that, Mu Chen Dong roared, "If you’re a man, then go and confront my sister face-to-face! Otherwise, Laozi will make you pay!" Mu Chen Dong firmly believed his sister. To him, Ye Fan was just an outsider, and he would always trust his sister over a stranger.
Ye Fan still had to settle accounts with Duan Tianya and Ximen Hengcheng; he had no time for this. And what if this is all Mu Chen Dong’s scheme? If the Mu Family finds out about my Ancestor Realm Bloodline, who knows what the Red Sand Main God’s attitude will be? This is the perfect opportunity to sever ties with them here in the Divine Dragon Secret Realm. Once I get out, I’ll leave. After all, I have too many secrets, and just one could cause a huge uproar. It’s fortunate that these young disciples have such limited awareness; otherwise, my secrets would have been discovered long ago.
"Young Master Mu," Ye Fan said, "when I have the chance, I will definitely explain things clearly to Miss Mu. We truly only have a pure, friendly relationship!
"I’ll be leaving now. Let’s get in touch some other time!"
"You’re courting death!"
Mu Chen Dong threw a punch, and a huge stretch of the mountains before him was instantly flattened. This was the power of a true expert. Mu Chen Dong was on a completely different level than the young disciples of those other families. The area ahead was now wide open, but Mu Chen Dong had lost all trace of Ye Fan.
He roared in fury, "How dare you play tricks with Laozi! Boy, you heartless man, Laozi will never let you go! From now on, you are the mortal enemy of the Mu Family!"
Cursing all the while, Mu Chen Dong still gave chase.
However, after Mu Chen Dong had gone, Ye Fan crawled out from under a rock, looking utterly wretched.
Damn, what strong combat power. If Laozi faced him, I definitely wouldn’t last thirty minutes! That was truly what he felt. Mu Chen Dong’s strength was beyond his expectations. Luckily, he had managed to lead him away. If they had really fought, he would have certainly been the one to suffer.
After confirming that Mu Chen Dong wasn’t returning, he cautiously slipped away.
