Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 732: Zhao Jiaqi Missing!

Chapter 732: Chapter 732: Zhao Jiaqi Missing!

As the yacht slowly approached the shore,

Lin Fan held Xu Zhi Rou’s hand and walked onto the dock.

He couldn’t help but look back, gazing out into the vast sea.

Even though he knew Evil Island was no longer visible, his longing forever remained there.

Especially Ning Mengyao’s instructions, he also kept them firmly in his heart.

It seemed, indeed, that it was time to address the relationship issues between him and Zhao Jiaqi.

"I miss Sister Meng Yao."

Xu Zhi Rou leaned into Lin Fan’s embrace.

Although their close encounter with Ning Mengyao was brief, that sense of familiarity made her eyes well up with tears involuntarily.

"Don’t worry, she will be back soon, and when she returns, I will show her how the world has changed!"

Lin Fan gently stroked Xu Zhi Rou’s hair, took a deep breath, and then headed for the off-road vehicle parked there.

He drove straight to Ning Mansion, after all, he had to inform Ning Zhenyue about this matter as soon as possible.

When the car was parked in the underground garage of Ning Mansion, Lin Fan asked Xu Zhi Rou to go back to East Cross Court first, while he headed to the back house.

"Lin Fan, you’re back!"

When Ning Zhenyue saw Lin Fan come in, his face was full of excitement.

But when he noticed Ning Mengyao was not behind him, his heart tightened, and his expression turned bleak.

Ever since he learned his granddaughter had become a Martial Cultivator, there hadn’t been a day he slept peaceably.

After all, weapons are blind; he truly didn’t know whether to rejoice or grieve.

"Grandpa, don’t worry, Meng Yao isn’t in any life-threatening danger!"

Lin Fan hurried to reassure Ning Zhenyue, and then relayed the events in brief.

"Now, Meng Yao is in a Spirit Gathering Array. Although she’s temporarily lost her freedom, it is a rare opportunity for growth, so this is also a good thing. I believe it won’t be long before she returns, and by then, she will stand at the pinnacle."

"So that’s what happened!"

After listening to the entire story, Ning Zhenyue finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Sitting in his chair, he looked at Lin Fan and asked, "What do you plan to do next?"

Over the years, he had relied solely on Ning Mengyao, and even with a new spouse, his yearning for his granddaughter now exceeded that of the past. With Ning Mengyao temporarily unable to return, he truly didn’t know what to do.

"I’ve already promised Meng Yao that I would take good care of the Ning Group and also continue investigating her mother’s matters. Although I may occasionally have business to attend to, I will come back to keep you company whenever I have time."

Ning Mengyao had repeatedly entrusted Lin Fan with her concerns, as she was most worried about her grandfather.

No matter who she was in previous lives, in this life, it was her grandfather who gave her all his love and care.

Therefore, no matter what, he would continue to cherish the joy under his grandfather’s knees.

"Lin Fan, you’re someone destined for great things, you don’t need to worry about me in everything. Although I’m old now, I’m not dead yet. Don’t fret about the company; I will handle it myself from now on. You don’t have to exhaust yourself over these trivial matters, focus on your bigger objectives."

Ning Zhenyue waved his hand, he did not need Lin Fan’s concern.

The vitality restored by Lin Fan’s treatment had given him a higher fighting spirit.

"Alright, Grandpa. Don’t worry, I will take care of the rest."

Lin Fan nodded. Ning Zhenyue’s affection for him was truly unconditional.

Even during the half year he was unconscious, it was he who continuously encouraged Ning Mengyao. As an elder, he truly fulfilled his duties.

Just as the two were idly chatting, Ms. Wu came in carrying appetizers.

"I’ve made some dishes to accompany your drinks; you guys can continue your chat over drinks."

"Alright, I’ll have a drink with Mr. Ning."

Lin Fan agreed with a nod, and soon, the young and the old were sitting at the dining table, engaging in conversation over drinks, manifesting a sense of pride and indifference to the world.

As the sun gradually set, and Ning Zhenyue began to show signs of tipsiness, Lin Fan then stood up and walked towards the East Court.

However, he didn’t go straight into the room, but instead, he called the Dragon Emperor.

Some things had to be discussed.

"Lin Fan, is there something wrong?"

Before long, the call was answered, and the Dragon Emperor’s voice came through, tinged with a hint of unfamiliarity.

Since their last conversation, the relationship between the two had become quite awkward.

The Dragon Emperor had never expected that Lin Fan would call him again.

"I need to talk to Zhao Jiaqi, can you get her to contact me?"

Having experienced Evil Island, Lin Fan had finally come to understand Zhao Jiaqi’s past feelings.

This empathy allowed him to let go of his last defenses.

"Okay... no problem... no problem... I’ll contact Zhao Jiaqi right now... Since the sect is located deep in the mountains, only specific numbers can reach us... You’ll need to wait a moment for me."

The fact that Lin Fan had taken the initiative to make contact filled the Dragon Emperor with joy, and after exchanging a few more pleasantries, he hung up the phone.

Sects were typically nestled deep in the mountains, something Lin Fan naturally understood, so he then stepped into the room.

"Are you hungry? I had a pretty good talk with Mr. Ning, how about we go out and grab something to eat?"

Lin Fan wrapped his arms around Xu Zhi Rou, who had thrown herself at him.

Although Mr. Ning had accepted everything, Lin Fan had no intention of taking Xu Zhi Rou out for a meal since Ning Mengyao was not home, fearing it might stir up emotions in the old man.

"No need, I’m not hungry at all, I just want to hold you tight."

Xu Zhi Rou shook her head.

Ning Mengyao’s voice echoed in her ears.

No one knew that parting could come so unexpectedly, so every second should be cherished.

With her as a role model, Xu Zhi Rou naturally knew that her place was in the lunar reflection in the sky cavern, and after retrieving her true form, she would choose to go into seclusion, especially now that Lin Fan’s fighting prowess had become so strong that she could hardly face it.

If she didn’t improve herself, she would only fall further behind, so the countdown to their separation had already begun.

"Is it just a simple hug?"

Lin Fan smiled and pressed Xu Zhi Rou against his chest, certain things left unsaid, yet he had his guesses.

But regarding their choices, he would only offer his support, because from a certain perspective, he also needed the help of the five corpses.

Just like this time, if Ning Mengyao hadn’t taken action, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

"Then what else do you want... Sister Meng Yao isn’t here... you can bully all you want!"

Xu Zhi Rou glanced at Lin Fan, her cheeks slightly red.

When Ning Mengyao was around, although she too was often bullied by the two of them together.

But now, without her, she did not have the slightest chance to fight back.

"Alright then, today I will properly bully you and bring out Meng Yao’s share as well!"

Lin Fan reached out and scooped Xu Zhi Rou into a princess hold.

This room had already been filled with too many memories of her.

But just as Lin Fan was about to fling the slender Xu Zhi Rou onto the bed and deliver justice on the spot.

The phone suddenly rang.

"Did the news come this quickly?"

Lin Fan looked at the incoming call number in confusion; it was from the Dragon Emperor. Shouldn’t it have been Zhao Jiaqi calling him back?

So he answered the call with some doubt.

Indeed, the Dragon Emperor brought some decidedly bad news.

"Jiaqi has gone missing!"