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Chapter 503 - 448: Turnaround V

Chapter 503: Chapter 448: Turnaround V

As the saying goes, the higher the position you hold, the greater the responsibility you bear. Yan Bu was not only the flag bearer of Huaxia cultivation but also the leader of the Yanhuang Organization, one of the most powerful people in all of Huaxia.

Such an identity made it impossible for him to be as carefree and unrestrained as Chu Xuanji, nor could he focus all his energy on cultivation like other cultivators; instead, he had to consider the peace and safety of the nation.

At that moment, he was astonished to hear that Ye Fan could develop a medicine that completely eradicated the destroy virus. His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, quietly settled.

"Xiao Fan, as I have said before to your master, although all the people you killed were evil, no matter what, you have ultimately violated the rules of the Yanhuang Organization."

Having been reassured, Yan paused to reflect for a moment before speaking again. While speaking, he discreetly observed Chu Xuanji’s reaction. Seeing no objection from Chu Xuanji, he continued, "According to the rules of the Yanhuang Organization, even if you are not sentenced to death, you would be stripped of all your cultivation and imprisoned forever in the dungeons of the Yanhuang Organization. However, since you once developed a medicine for the destroy virus and helped humanity withstand that catastrophe, and now can create a medicine that entirely eliminates the destroy virus, you can be treated exceptionally."

When his words fell, Yan noticed that not only Chu Xuanji but also Ye Fan remained impassive.

"I can guarantee that you will not suffer any punishment for your previous actions, but on the condition that you must develop a medicine that can eliminate the destroy virus before it breaks out again," Yan continued.

"Master Yan, is this a negotiation, or what?" asked Ye Fan.

"Hmm, you can consider it a negotiation," Yan nodded, feeling a hint of unease in his heart.

That unease stemmed from Chu Xuanji’s earlier reminder in that courtyard symbolic of power and identity.

The unease grew because Ye Fan was acting too calm for comfort—so calm that Yan felt he had no control over the situation!

"Since it is a negotiation, then the conditions you’re offering are far from sufficient."

Facing Yan, the leader of the Yanhuang Organization and the first on both the Dragon Ranking and Divine List, Ye Fan was neither overbearing nor servile; in fact, he did not show Yan any deference at all.

"Xiao Fan, this is already the biggest concession I can make within my authority," Yan said with a pained expression, putting on a pitiful act without any regard for the image of a Supreme Strongman and at the same time discarding the authority of the leader of the Yanhuang Organization as if feeding it to dogs. "After all, the commotion you caused was too big. It has created a stir not only within Huaxia but also attracted high levels of attention from the other Five Great Alliances. I will have to face tremendous pressure and skepticism from many sides just to declare you innocent."

"In that case, Xiao Fan won’t make things difficult for you. Please proceed according to the rules," Ye Fan retorted, turning the tables on Yan Bu decisively.

"Uh..."

Perhaps not expecting Ye Fan to respond this way, Yan was at first stunned, then pouted, but found himself at a loss for words, ultimately turning to Chu Xuanji for help, saying, "Xuanji..."

"Old Yan, look, although you owed me a favor and a promise five years ago, I have not asked for your help, considering you would be in a difficult position—I have done all that honor demands," Chu Xuanji seemingly knew what Yan wanted to say and interrupted directly by waving his hand. "And now, it is you and Xiao Fan negotiating. I shouldn’t interject. After all, you are my dear friend, and Xiao Fan is my direct disciple."

"Xuanji, you..." Yan grew anxious.

"Ah ha, Old Yan, you go ahead and continue your talk. I’ll take a stroll in the courtyard downstairs. Hmm, it’s been a long time since I last visited, and I find the scenery here is really nice, truly very nice."

Chu Xuanji blocked Yan’s words once again and then swiftly flickered, vanishing out of the hall.

"It seems that you and your master had already planned everything in advance; that’s why you dared to kill recklessly without fear," Yan realized.

At this point, it dawned on Yan with the acuity of a pointed toe that both he and the entire Yanhuang Organization had been played by Chu Xuanji and Ye Fan from the very beginning.

"Master Yan, you are mistaken."

Ye Fan shook his head, calmly stating, "I never intended to scheme against you. It’s just that some people, taking advantage of their high positions and privileged powers, have pressed me time and again, trying to corner me into a deadly situation and even aiming to end my father’s career—since they think I’m easy to bully, naturally, I have to show them some color!"

Hmm?

Suddenly hearing Ye Fan’s words, Yan’s pupils slightly dilated, and his expression became significantly more solemn—his rationality told him that Ye Fan’s demands would definitely not be small!

"Xiao Fan, let’s not beat around the bush any longer, just tell me straight, what do you want in order to provide the formula for the medicine that eliminates the destroy virus?" Yan asked bluntly.

"Three conditions."

Ye Fan held up three fingers, speaking gravely, "Firstly, as you mentioned earlier, I must be absolved for my previous actions. To be absolved doesn’t just mean being free from punishment—it also means letting the world know that I did not violate the rules of the Yanhuang Organization."

"That’s impossible!"

Yan’s tone became serious, "As I said before, your actions are known worldwide, and the rules of the Yanhuang Organization are clear. How can I explain to the world that you did not break the rules of the Yanhuang Organization?"

"There are always more solutions than difficulties, and I think with your identity and status, it wouldn’t be hard to accomplish," Ye Fan was unyielding.

"Let’s leave that one aside for now; tell me your other two conditions," Yan said, frowning as he looked at Ye Fan, but noticed that Ye Fan was not intimidated and met his gaze as an equal in the negotiation.

"The Bai Family has not just once or twice colluded with the Qinghong Organization against me and my father, and you must have gathered some evidence of this," Ye Fan continued.

"The second condition is that you utilize the evidence you have to strike a fatal blow to the Bai Family using the rules."

"I don’t have any evidence of the Bai Family colluding with the Qinghong Organization."

Yan stared into Ye Fan’s eyes and spoke earnestly, "If you have evidence in your hands, we can discuss this matter. Now tell me about the third condition."

"Master Yan, since you can’t meet the first two conditions, there’s no need for me to mention the third. It would be meaningless, wouldn’t it?" Ye Fan replied bluntly, firmly maintaining the upper hand in the conversation, and even carrying a certain degree of assertiveness.

"If I remember correctly, like your master, you also practice dual cultivation of magic and martial arts, right?"

Sensing Ye Fan’s assertiveness, Yan felt a slight surprise and irritation rise within him, and his tone began to turn unfriendly.

"Are you trying to tell me that as a magician, I should be aware of some special magic that can access others’ memories, correct?" Ye Fan laughed, his smile filled with disdain.

"Ye Fan, the reason I am openly discussing this with you is partly due to the savior contribution you made in the past, and partly out of respect for your master," Yan said, not answering the question directly but issuing an implicit threat, "But your demands are too high, so high that I cannot fulfill them, and they are simply impossible for me to meet."

"So, are you considering whether or not to use an extreme method to extract my memories to obtain that prescription?" Ye Fan continued to smile.

"I do not wish to do so, but I also cannot meet the conditions you’ve proposed."

While speaking, a formidable aura emanated from Yan, completely locking onto Ye Fan; his tone also shifted to a colder edge, "If you insist on pushing me, I won’t hesitate to do so. After all, the peace of Huaxia and the survival of humanity trump everything!"

Faced with Yan’s suddenly erupting aura, Ye Fan felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him; he was not only immobile but also had trouble breathing.

A terror, unlike anything he had ever experienced before, filled his heart, causing his consciousness to shudder nonstop, and his body to tremble uncontrollably.

The feeling was like a monkey in the mountains facing the tiger, the king of the mountain, feeling an instinctual terror, left with no choice but to submit!

Submit?

No!

In the face of Yan’s oppressive aura, Ye Fan clenched his teeth, straining to reinforce his martial arts will and beliefs, to stabilize his mind, and at the same time stubbornly trying to straighten his bent spine and clenched his hands.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Time passed, and after half a minute, beads of cold sweat the size of beans slid down Ye Fan’s forehead; his clothes nearly soaked through with cold sweat, but he still couldn’t straighten his bent spine.

That half minute felt like several centuries to him, as his martial arts will underwent an unprecedented trial.

Hmm?

Seeing that Ye Fan could withstand the pressure of his aura for half a minute, a hint of surprise appeared in Yan’s eyes.

Although he had not used his strongest aura to oppress Ye Fan, he believed that at that moment, nobody below the Gang Qi Realm could withstand it!

However—

Before the surprise in Yan’s eyes faded, Ye Fan’s martial arts will seemed to transcend, becoming more resolute than ever before.

Under the light.

Slowly... slowly he clenched his fist, straightened his spine, and his body stopped shivering.

Witnessing this scene, the surprise in Yan’s eyes turned into shock—how could this young man’s willpower be so strong?

"If you just wanted to give me a warning to step back, then I thank you for everything you just did."

As if to unveil the mystery for Yan, Ye Fan spoke up while Yan watched him, stunned, his tone low, "But if you really intend to use special methods to extract my memories and get the prescription, then by all means, try—I assure you, you will regret it!"

"Are you trying to tell me that if I do so, your master will fight me to the death? Or can you assure me that before I make a move, it would be a case of mutual destruction, destroying your own consciousness?"

Ye Fan’s words brought Yan back from his shock, and while he secretly admired Ye Fan’s spirit, his expression remained very serious, as though he was ready to act at any moment.

"Neither." Ye Fan shook his head.

Yan couldn’t help but feel puzzled, "Then what is it?"

"If you proceed with that action, I assure you, the number one person on the Divine List and the Dragon Ranking will change names!"

Ye Fan spoke again, his voice booming like a bell, leaving Yan dumbfounded!!

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