Chapter 1558: You’re Not Allowed to Leave Me Alone
Chapter 1558: Chapter 1558: You’re Not Allowed to Leave Me Alone
"Although that’s how it is said, after all, I come from the Law Enforcement Hall, and now I’m still the Supreme Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. Those elders have to call me Uncle when they see me. If it weren’t for my self-abandonment due to my incurable injuries, who could have done this under my nose? Ultimately, it’s my dereliction of duty." Jian Wuchen said self-reproachfully.
Han Yan didn’t expect that he was still the Supreme Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. However, except for the elders, it’s estimated that ordinary Holy Court disciples don’t know he has this identity.
Over the years, Jian Wuchen had cultivated his mind, becoming more broad-minded than most people. He didn’t dwell on self-blame for long before quickly saying to Ye Lanfeng, "Lan Feng, you must find a way to root out this person. If there is anything you need me to do, just speak up as soon as possible."
"Yes, Uncle Wuchen." Ye Lanfeng nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, Jian Wuchen did not return to the Back Peak but instead went directly to the Law Enforcement Hall.
"Lan Feng, you’ve worked hard." Han Yan gazed at Ye Lanfeng and said quietly.
Given Ye Lanfeng’s disposition, how could he spend time and effort investigating these old affairs? Clearly, he was doing it for her sake.
"Bu Fan is not only your follower but also my friend." Ye Lanfeng said earnestly, holding Han Yan’s hand.
"Mm." Han Yan nestled against him, nodding vigorously.
"Alright, go and cultivate. Having just reached the Peak of the Great Sword Master, you need to consolidate your cultivation. With me here as your protector, you have nothing to worry about." Ye Lanfeng said.
"Lan Feng..." Han Yan looked at Ye Lanfeng’s concerned eyes and hesitated.
"What?" Ye Lanfeng asked in confusion, as hesitation didn’t seem to be in Han Yan’s character.
"Lan Feng, I know you don’t want me to face any danger and wish to always protect me, but our path of cultivation is long. I don’t want you to neglect yourself for my sake. Moreover, under your protection, I find it difficult to weather storms and gain genuine experience. In the end, I would only become a burden to you, which isn’t what you want to see, is it?" Han Yan finally voiced her thoughts.
Although she also wanted to stay with Ye Lanfeng, she didn’t wish to become his burden, nor affect his cultivation. Life and Death Nine Tribulations, Nine Tribulations Return to One. Life or death, eternal Silent Annihilation. The final trial of life and death will eventually come, and she did not want to harm herself or Ye Lanfeng when that day arrives.
"I understand now." After a slight surprise, Ye Lanfeng’s face showed a knowing smile. He’s naturally not one for romance, but having seen that heart-wrenching scene in the Heavenly Secret Mirror, he suddenly realized how important Han Yan was to him, cherishing her even more and fearing any harm coming to her. He quickly figured it out after hearing Han Yan’s words and laughed freely.
"However, if there’s truly any difficulty, don’t forget to call me." Ye Lanfeng said softly.
"Mm." Han Yan suddenly tiptoed to plant a gentle kiss on the corner of Ye Lanfeng’s lips.
Ye Lanfeng, caught off guard, stood there stunned. Always composed even in the face of impending doom, his face blushed abruptly, and even the tips of his ears turned red.
Han Yan chuckled softly and was about to turn and leave when suddenly a hand grasped her arm and pulled her into a warm embrace.
"Remember to protect yourself. If anything happens, you must hold on until I come to rescue you. Do not abandon me." Ye Lanfeng’s voice whispered in Han Yan’s ear, deep and tinged with a hint of despair.
"I will, I definitely will." How could Han Yan not understand that the scene from the Heavenly Secret Mirror made Ye Lanfeng’s heart reluctant to leave her, as she also felt the same.
After savoring this moment of peace and warmth, they parted ways.
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In the following days, Han Yan and a group of Divine Guardian descendants continued their full-force cultivation, while Ye Lanfeng and Jian Wuchen continued to investigate the tragic extermination of the Han and Tang families.
However, after several days of investigation, they still found no clue. One elder steward, presumably related to the incident, had passed away one by one back then, leaving no trace.
The Law Enforcement Hall holds a crucial position, not only supervising the internal disciples of the Holy Court but also responsible for eradicating temple spies, which often resulted in heavy casualties. Typically, no one would suspect their deaths, but since the deceased elders and stewards could all be linked to the tragic extermination of the Han and Tang families, the issue seemed far from simple.
Aside from possible witnesses being silenced, Han Yan and Ye Lanfeng couldn’t think of other possibilities.
Ye Lanfeng originally thought of looking into the hostility from the Holy Court disciples towards the Divine Guardian descendants, seeing who might be sowing discord and perhaps finding the person through them. Unfortunately, besides a few narrow-minded gossiping Holy Court disciples, they found nothing.
As days passed, without Han Yutang bouncing around, the Holy Court became increasingly peaceful, but Han Yan could sense the undercurrents beneath this calm surface.
In the dark of night, as Ye Lanfeng and Han Yan enjoyed the moonlit scenery like waves beneath the Holy Sword Peak, suddenly numerous strange lights burst into the sky from the distant mountains, containing ancient and far-reaching Sword Intent that was peaceful, violent, stern, or gentle.
"What is that?" Han Yan asked in surprise.
"The Holy Soul Illusion Realm is about to open!" Ye Lanfeng’s eyes brightened as he spoke.
"So that’s the Holy Soul Illusion Realm?" Han Yan was excited. The reason the Holy Master summoned them was mainly for this Holy Soul Illusion Realm; the Beast Spirit Illusion Realm was an unforeseen bonus that no one anticipated opening early.
"The Holy Soul Illusion Realm gets its name because it contains countless Sword Souls left by venerable predecessors. The Heaven and Earth Power in that realm is extremely solid, almost comparable to the North Abyss Misty Plain, and with your level, you cannot refine and absorb it. Only by comprehending those Sword Souls left by the masters can you proceed.
Once you comprehend the masters’ Sword Souls, not only will you experience significant strength growth, but you will also be better adapted to the Heaven and Earth Power of the North Abyss Misty Plain in the future, thus ensuring more survival chances." Ye Lanfeng explained.
"Us? Aren’t you going?" Han Yan asked.
"I already possess my own Sword Dao. Going there would conflict with the Sword Dao left by those masters, so I can’t go. Not only me but anyone at the Sword Saint Realm, who basically has their own Sword Dao, can’t go as well." Ye Lanfeng replied.
Han Yan was a bit disappointed. Although Ye Lanfeng’s strength was already formidable, who wouldn’t hope for their loved one to be even stronger?