Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 2217: Chapter 2252: A Mixture of Emotions

When Ding Fan and his group arrived outside the city, hundreds of people had already gathered at the gate. They were members of various families in the city.

"Welcome the new Island Master!"

As Ding Fan approached, the first few hundred people knelt on one knee in salute, acknowledging him. Ding Fan nodded, realizing these families were ready to surrender, recognizing the situation at hand.

"Let’s enter the city!"

Ding Fan waved his hand and led the way into Yuexia City, followed closely by those kneeling, forming a large group heading towards the square.

The square, long ago filled with people, waited tensely for Ding Fan’s arrival. Though tens of thousands were gathered, there were many samurai in Xu Family Battle Armor among them, yet everyone remained silent, to the point where the sound of a steel needle dropping could be heard.

The Xu Family courtyard gate was shut, draped in white silk and black cloth. Many had come and gone through the Xu Family door last night, and it was unknown how many remained inside at this moment.

Ding Fan arrived at the square, and many knelt. Ding Fan’s eyes turned to the Xu Family courtyard as the door slowly opened. Xu Xinying emerged, her arm bound with black cloth, dressed in white mourning clothes, accompanied by a group of people.

Xu Xinying’s eyes were full of hate, and her frost-like beautiful face stained with tears. She looked at Ding Fan and slowly said, "Ding Fan, if you wish to be the master of Yuexia City, kill us first, then walk over our corpses."

Xu Xinying was exceptionally beautiful, surpassing even Wu Qingxia in looks. She wore mourning clothes, a black belt around her slender waist, her face taut, cold as frost, exuding an air of striking elegance.

The Xu Family’s refusal to retreat from Yuexia City was something Ding Fan foresaw, though he didn’t expect Xu Xinying to take the lead.

Ding Fan had never liked Xu Xinying, yet now he somewhat admired her courage, daring to stand against him with the Xu Family. She seemed prepared to accompany Xu Guotao and his son in death.

Thousands of eyes were on Ding Fan, a young man not yet twenty, about to become the dominant ruler of the northwestern Tianmu Sea and the master of Moon Mist Island, wielding power over the lives of everyone in the city.

Ding Fan stayed silent, and no one dared to make a sound. Many even held their breath. After a while, Ding Fan addressed Xu Xinying, "Xu Xinying, whether you live or die, I will take over Yuexia City. If you wish to follow your father in death, you may lead these people to the city gate and dash yourselves against the wall. I do not wish to kill anyone else; you all may leave."

"Wow~"

The square quickly became noisy. Ding Fan wasn’t angry, nor did he act to kill? In the eyes of Yuexia City’s populace, Ding Fan was a demon known for killing.

The bloody history of Tianmu Sea washed Moon Mist Island. The battle at Skull Island took all Tie Family lives; a few days ago, three major pirate legions were brutally destroyed. How many fell to Ding Fan yesterday?

The rise of a new overlord is often marked by countless deaths. Ding Fan’s intent to take over Yuexia City logically implied establishing dominance through bloodshed; Xu Xinying offered herself to be killed, yet he showed restraint?

Xu Xinying was startled, as were the dozens of Xu Family members behind her. Most Xu Family members had been sent away last night, while those remaining planned to die with Xu Xinying. Yet, unexpectedly, Ding Fan spared them?

No one doubted Ding Fan’s power and methods!

Xu Haitian died in front of many, as Ding Fan slaughtered the Xu Family’s Divine Realm Third Level expert with ease, akin to slaughtering livestock. Ding Fan was not known for mercy, so was it... he held feelings for Xu Xinying?

Now, Xu Xinying felt troubled, having the courage to stand here but none to commit suicide.

Leave?

Live humbly on Shen Family territory? Xu Ai once stood equal with the Shen Family, but now must heed their whims? How could the proud Xu Xinying endure the Shen young masters possibly forcing her as a concubine?

Stay?

What for? Ding Fan spared them, and she dared not commit suicide. Be a servant to her father’s killer?

"No..."

Xu Xinying bit her lip, resolved, as a dagger appeared in her hand, aimed at Ding Fan’s vital point.

"Hmm?"

Wu Qingxia, Second Elder, and others instantly erupted in anger, weapons in hand, ready to kill. Crimson Flame, with a ghost mask, remained expressionless and still. Ding Fan waved, calming Second Elder and the others.

He utilized the Shadowless Body Technique, creating twelve ghostly shadows, leaving Xu Xinying dumbfounded. Ding Fan effortlessly approached her, seized her dagger, and with a large hand, grasped Xu Xinying’s throat, lifting her into the air.

Xu Xinying looked down at Ding Fan, sneering, "Ding Fan, if you dare, kill me now!"

"Very well, I’ll free you!"

Ding Fan smirked softly, then seized Xu Xinying and strode towards the Xu Family courtyard. Crimson Flame and the Fourth Elder followed closely behind.

"Miss!"

At the Xu Family courtyard entrance, dozens stood agitated. Ding Fan declared, "Step aside, or you’ll all die!"

Crimson Flame’s killing intent subtly filled the air, the crowd felt as if facing death, instinctively retreating.

With some retreating, others followed. Ding Fan, though young, commanded great presence, giving all the sense of facing a dominant ruler.

Ding Fan marched into the Xu Family residence, halting at the gate to say, "Let the Xu Family either surrender or leave. If they won’t surrender or leave, kill them all!"

Crimson Flame and Fourth Elder responded loudly while Ding Fan carried Xu Xingying and strode towards a castle. A group of Xu Family members showed expressions of anger, as Ding Fan’s current behavior clearly suggested he was about to forcibly have his way with Xu Xingying.

"You bastard, I’m fucking going to kill you!"

A Third Level Peak expert from the Divine Realm of the Xu Family drew a hidden dagger from his bosom and charged at Ding Fan. As he moved, several other Third Level experts also rushed forward, exuding murderous intent as they charged towards Ding Fan.

"Whoosh~"

Crimson Flame wouldn’t let them get close to Ding Fan. Without even moving his body, he unsheathed his treasured sword, sending several arcs of Sword Qi at them.

"Bang bang bang!"

Heads flew into the sky, and the attackers were still running when their heads were already airborne. Their bodies continued forward before collapsing, blood spurting a great distance from their chests...

Originally, more people intended to rush out, but upon witnessing this terrifying moment, the samurai of the Xu Family dared not move further. They looked at the ghost-masked Crimson Flame as if they were truly seeing a ferocious ghost.

"At least a Fifth Level expert in the Divine Realm!"

Some of the family powers speculated silently. Crimson Flame had killed nine Third Level warriors charging at Ding Fan with just a wave of his hand, something even a Fourth Level expert could not accomplish, suggesting he was likely a Fifth Level expert.

"He’s probably a Fifth Level expert from the Herr Family, but why is he wearing a mask?"

Those in the crowd believed Crimson Flame had been sent by the Daozhen Family to protect Ding Fan. It seemed Madam Yan had reached an agreement with Ding Fan, making it only logical to send a Fifth Level expert to protect him.

At this point, nobody dared to make a move. Crimson Flame cast a cold glance at the Xu Family’s samurai and spoke in an aged voice: "Submit, leave, or die!"

At Crimson Flame’s rank, altering his voice was an easy task, and Ding Fan had warned Crimson Flame not to reveal his identity lightly, so naturally, Crimson Flame disguised himself.

"Let’s go!"

An elder of the Xu Family shouted out with a voice full of grief and anger. They believed in revenge served cold, and having exhausted their courage the first time they stepped out, they no longer wished to die.

The Xu Family had evacuated its women and children the night before. Those who stayed were prepared to seek death, but when facing death directly, they lost the nerve. Not wanting to die now, a dozen of them quickly fled Yuexia City, rushing towards the island’s edge.

...

"Bang!"

Ding Fan casually entered a stone castle with Xu Xingying in tow and found his way to a room with a large bed. He promptly tossed Xu Xingying onto the bed.

Coldly smirking at Xu Xingying, Ding Fan said, "You don’t want to live anymore, right? Then so be it. Let me enjoy your body and then kill you. How does that sound?"

"You’re nothing but a bastard!"

Shame and anger welled up in Xu Xingying as she heard Ding Fan’s words. She immediately leapt up from the bed, gathering True Yuan in her palms, and struck at Ding Fan’s head.

"Whoosh~"

Ding Fan effortlessly dodged and subdued Xu Xingying once more. He reached out and tore at the mourning dress on Xu Xingying, baring her white, jade-like back to his eyes. With another forceful rip of his hands, Xu Xingying’s upper body was left exposed.

"Ding Fan, I’ll kill you! I’ll definitely kill you!"

At this moment, Xu Xingying was like a shrew, clawing ferociously at Ding Fan, leaving scratches on his chest. Furious, Ding Fan flung her back onto the bed with force.

In a flash, Ding Fan pinned Xu Xingying beneath him, swiftly tearing apart all her clothing, leaving her completely undressed, exposed entirely to Ding Fan’s gaze.

Now, Xu Xingying’s body was immobilized and feeling exposed, she finally felt fear. Tears streamed down her face like fountains, her entire body trembling violently.

Women from prominent families feared losing their chastity more than death. In such violent and brutal circumstances, the thought of the imminent horror, followed by death after defilement, made her shiver even more, closing her eyes.

Yet Ding Fan suddenly stopped, gazing at her beautiful face before swiftly standing up.

After a moment, Xu Xingying found herself unharmed, opening her eyes in surprise to see Ding Fan standing by the bed, adjusting his robe.

"Did you really think I’d force myself on you?"

Ding Fan tauntingly looked at Xu Xingying, saying, "You’re not to my taste. I’m no saint, but I’m not that low."

"Your Xu Family wants to kill me, so I killed your Xu Family’s people. It’s fair game. If I lacked power and luck, I’d be dead by your family’s hand right now, so don’t complain. If you ever grow strong enough, you can seek revenge at any time."

"Do you understand now? Many things are scarier than death, so it’s best to leave the city and find your Xu Family. I don’t like killing women, but if you provoke me, I’ll strip you naked and hang you from the city gates for everyone to admire your beautiful body."

"That bastard, Ding Fan, you’ll die a horrible death!"

After Ding Fan left the room, Xu Xingying cursed angrily, hugged her body with crossed arms, and curled up in the corner of the bed. She felt both angry and afraid, recalling Ding Fan’s words, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.