The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 912: The Tacit Understanding of the Strong

Chapter 912: Chapter 912: The Tacit Understanding of the Strong

A hint of surprise flashed in Ning Fan’s eyes.

Although Long Yun had lost to him, his strength was undoubtedly formidable.

Looking across the entire Xia Country, probably only the top two on the Heavenly List could defeat him.

Even when Long Yun was younger and not as powerful as he is now, he wouldn’t have suffered such a crushing defeat, right?

"I know what you’re thinking. You think that even if I wasn’t as strong back then, I shouldn’t have been utterly defeated."

"But I must tell you, the strength that the elder displayed at that time, even I might not be able to beat him now."

"His strength was too great, it completely surpassed the limits of the secular world. I simply can’t understand how he could possess such formidable strength."

"Perhaps only in Kunlun could such a mighty person emerge."

After speaking, Long Yun picked up his teacup and took a light sip. "Having said this, do you still intend to go to Kunlun?"

"With your talent, perhaps you could break the shackles that I have never been able to and become the true number one powerhouse of the secular world, which would give you a greater assurance of entering Kunlun."

Ning Fan shook his head firmly and said, "I also believe I can cultivate to that extent, but how long will it take me? Half a year, one year, two years, or three years?"

Hearing this, Long Yun knew what Ning Fan meant to say: "You don’t have time."

It’s not certain if an ordinary martial artist could break through even in decades, and the fact that Ning Fan had the confidence to break through within three years was already a miracle.

But while he could wait, Xu Yourong could not.

Up to this point, Ning Fan was not clear to what extent Xu Yourong would be affected by the divine power.

If with the rise in Xu Yourong’s strength, her past memories were completely erased, then even if he found a way to restore her memories, it would be of no use.

If the memories were gone, how could they be restored?

Not to mention that his parents seemed to be in Kunlun, and according to Long Yun, that place was teeming with strong figures; how could his parents manage to hold on by themselves?

"Yes, I’m out of time," Ning Fan nodded. "That’s why I must go to Kunlun immediately, by any means necessary."

Understanding, Long Yun nodded and lifted his teacup: "If that’s the case, then I wish you, young friend Ning, smooth sailing and success in everything you do!"

"I appreciate your kind words, Brother Long." Ning Fan also picked up his teacup, hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "When I enter Kunlun, if it’s convenient for you, Brother Long, please look after my family."

With Long Yun keeping watch, at least he could ensure that no one would dare to harm his family after he entered Kunlun.

Long Yun agreed without hesitation: "Don’t worry, if anyone dares to touch your kin, they must go through me first."

Although Ning Fan had come to know Long Yun through a fight, an indescribable tacit understanding had developed between them.

It was a mutual understanding that belonged to the mighty.

After discussing martial arts perspectives with Long Yun for a while longer, Ning Fan stood up and took his leave.

Declining Long Yun’s offer to accompany him, Ning Fan stepped on the dried branches and leaves and left the old temple.

As soon as he stepped out of the dense forest, he abruptly stopped short.

A crowd was gathered near the stone tablet at the roadside not far away.

The stone tablet was like an invisible wall, blocking them from entering the dense forest.

The person in the center turned out to be Ning Caiwen, the Family Head of the Ning Family!

Seeing Ning Fan emerge, Ning Caiwen’s spirits were immediately lifted, and he quickly wanted to step forward to greet him.

He had barely taken two steps forward when he suddenly remembered that the dense forest behind the stone tablet was Long Yun’s forbidden ground, so he awkwardly retreated.

Yet, his burning gaze stayed fixed on Ning Fan, as if he meant to devour him.

Walking out of the forest expressionlessly, Ning Fan came to a stop at the roadside. "Is there something you need?"

With an enthusiastically smiling face, Ning Caiwen rubbed his hands together and said, "Ning Fan, what happened before was our Ning Family’s fault. After some reflection, I have deeply realized my own shortcomings."

With that, he snapped his fingers.

The people of the Ning Family immediately stepped forward, coming before Ning Fan, and bowed deeply in unison.

"Please, Mr. Ning, return to the family!"

"Please, Mr. Ning, return to the family!"

"Please, Mr. Ning, return to the family!"

Their voices rang out in harmony by the roadside, as if they had rehearsed it many times.

Ning Caiwen spoke seriously, "Ning Fan, our Ning Family has always placed the utmost importance on the return of family members. That’s why we’ve come especially to invite you back!"

"As long as you are willing to return, whatever demands you may have, I will do my best to fulfill them!"

Ning Caiwen had already decided that if Ning Fan was willing to return, even if he wanted the stars in the sky, he would go and pluck them.

Looking at the Ning Family members bending over before him, Ning Fan simply sneered in contempt and replied, "No need. I have no interest in returning to the Ning Family, and you need not seek me out in the future."

Ning Caiwen, still hoping, said, "Ning Fan, I really am sincere. Won’t you reconsider..."

"There’s nothing to consider. From the moment you betrayed my father, you sealed the choice I make today."

Ning Fan’s icy gaze swept past, causing Ning Caiwen to instinctively shiver, a chill running up his spine as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Don’t show up before me again; I don’t want to kill anyone."

Having said that, Ning Fan lightly touched the ground with the tip of his foot and swiftly drifted away.

Watching the figure of Ning Fan disappear into the end of the road, Ning Caiwen’s expression fluctuated uncertainly.

Members of the Ning Family approached indignantly, muttering under their breath, "Family Head, that kid is simply too disdainful. We’ve already gone so far as to humble ourselves, and he still refuses to return!"

Immediately, Ning Caiwen’s anger flared, and he violently kicked the Ning Family member to the ground, cursing furiously.

"Idiots! It’s all your fault! If it wasn’t for your rotten ideas, would Ning Fan be refusing like this?"

"Do you have any idea how great a loss it is to our family that Ning Fan won’t return to the Ning Family?"

The more Ning Caiwen thought about the bitter fact that a martial artist capable of contending with Long Yun had been pushed away by his own hands, the more he felt remorseful.

Which idiot had given those terrible ideas in the first place, persuading him to coerce Ning Fan in such a manner?

"Family Head, you agreed with those ideas at the time..."

Hearing this, Ning Caiwen’s face darkened, and he snapped irritably, "I know! You don’t need to tell me! Everyone get back, and think about how we can get Ning Fan to return to the family!"