The Dead Sea had already been disturbed, and many members from different sects and faction came to search for clues. Even though Ye Fan and Sang Yuan's abilities were high, they couldn't withstand the overwhelming numbers from these sects and factions.

"Looks like we'll have to return to Earth first," Ye Fan suddenly said, observing the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman beside him.

The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman remained calm and noncommittal. Li Zhaojun fully supported Ye Fan's decision. Ye Fan said to Sang Yuan, "Send people to investigate the surroundings of the Dead Sea thoroughly. Relay any information back as soon as possible."

"Yes, sir." Sang Yuan accepted the order and used the Jade Talisman to inform the cultivators in the secret realm.

Then the group returned to their residence on Earth. Ye Fan directly called Sun Ning to come in and instructed, "Arrange for a new place to stay. Temporarily leave Huahai City and head to Ninghai City."

Following the order, Sun Ning went to make arrangements. Li Zhaojun curiously asked, "Why go to Ninghai?"

"This place is already exposed and can easily be targeted by devils. Also, I have some private matters to deal with in Ninghai City," Ye Fan casually replied.

"Alright." Li Zhaojun nodded. She didn't have much to pack and could directly head to Ninghai City.

The group arrived in Ninghai City, just over a hundred kilometers away from Huahai City, and settled in a private villa by the sea in the suburbs. Each person had a room for cultivation, much like Ye Fan's backyard, allowing him to choose any room to use at will.

"Zhaojun, I want to spend some intimate time with Shang. You... don't mind, right?" After making all the arrangements, Ye Fan hugged Li Zhaojun from behind and smiled.

"Do I have the right to object?" Li Zhaojun seemed to be saying it in anger.

"Then I..."

Li Zhaojun laughed and said, "Alright, go quickly. Sister Shang has been a bit down these past two days, probably because you haven't shown her enough love. She just started being with you and it's at a time when she needs your care..."

"Zhaojun, the way you put it... then would you like me to 'care' for you?" Ye Fan laughed.

"Didn't we agree to wait until after the wedding? Regret it?" Li Zhaojun held Ye Fan's hand and looked back at him.

"Uh..." Ye Fan originally intended to embarrass Li Zhaojun, hoping to see her blush, but unexpectedly, she turned the tables on him, making him lose face. "Zhaojun, actually our relationship doesn't necessarily need to be direct. We can... keep it like before."

Li Zhaojun gave him a sidelong glance and looked out the window calmly, saying, "Wishful thinking. Off you go, I'm fine on my own. Every time I'm with you and sister Shang, I can't help... never mind, I won't say more. Sister Shang might also find it hard to focus on cultivation these days. Her constitution is approaching a purely Yin state."

Ye Fan lightly kissed Li Zhaojun. Although they were an "old married couple," there was also an indescribable competitive relationship. After all, one was the heir of the Lihuo Faction with a Pure Yang constitution, and the other of the Xuanyue Palace with a Greater Yin constitution. Ultimately, Ye Fan gained the upper hand and conquered Li Zhaojun, albeit not completely.

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...

After leaving Li Zhaojun's room, Ye Fan was about to enter Min Shang's room, only to see Wu Ding standing in the living room, looking at him.

Currently, the dynamic between Ye Fan and Wu Ding was awkward. Originally a senior sister and junior brother relation, it shifted into a master-servant relationship due to a wager. Ye Fan had once made comments about immediately claiming Wu Ding after the bet was fulfilled, but those were made during their verbal spats. Now that the relationship had changed, Ye Fan, out of respect for Wu Ding, didn't wish to treat her as a servant.

"Senior Sister, is there something you need?" Ye Fan approached and asked.

"I... want to return to the Tianxuan Sect for a visit," Wu Ding said with some hesitation.

Ye Fan nodded, "You've been away for a long time, it's natural to want to go back for a visit."

"Aren't you afraid that I won't come back after returning?" Wu Ding slightly frowned.

"Even if Senior Sister doesn't return, what would it matter? I'll find a way to unlock your Cold Extreme Lock. After all, it was just a small wager and shouldn't be taken too seriously," Ye Fan said with a smile.

This made Wu Ding very angry, responding, "Do you think I'm someone who goes back on their word?"

Ye Fan bitterly smiled, "That wasn't my intention."

Though angry, Wu Ding knew not to speak too loudly before Ye Fan. She said, "I'll just go back to the Tianxuan Sect, complete the handover of duties as an elder, and then come back. In the future, even if you treat me like a servant, I'll be willing. You don't need to act sympathetic. That's not respect; it's an insult to me!"

"Hmm?" Ye Fan curiously studied Wu Ding.

Wu Ding said, "I know you cherish the past senior-junior relationship, but don't forget that the Tianxuan Sect has been using you from the start, and I am no exception. Do you think I am well-intentioned? From the beginning, I knew your master was harmed and it was related to the Tianxuan Sect. I used you... these things I didn't want to say, but since I am now your servant, I have nothing to hide."

"Senior Sister, you didn't have to tell me. Honestly, I didn't want to know," Ye Fan's face turned cold.

Involving the past deceit by the Tianxuan Sect, even with Ye Fan's good temper and respect for Wu Ding, he would still show displeasure.

Since his first day in the secret realm, he had been used, and those people had once been trusted by him, including Hua Wu, Master Hui Ning, Elder Wu, and Wu Ding. Now he didn't know if young Qing Xu was also among those deceiving him, and he dared not believe there were any so-called good people left in the Tianxuan Sect.

"I've said what needed to be said. Instead of saying I became your servant because I lost a bet, I'd say it's redemption for myself. So... you don't need to pity me," Wu Ding said, her expression somewhat mournful.

Ye Fan said, "Senior Sister, you left out one thing. You're actually a spy sent by Sect Master Hua to gather information by my side. My respect for you turns into your guilt, doesn't it?"

Wu Ding remained silent, which was an implicit admission.

Ye Fan coldly laughed, "What you said, Senior Sister, truly relieved me of a burden. Trusting people only results in being used and deceived. So why should I be so foolish? Senior Sister, returning to the Tianxuan Sect is not only for completing the handover, but also to report my recent activities and movements to the Tianxuan Sect, right? To help Sect Master Hua and the others prepare, yes?"

Wu Ding continued to stay silent.

"Very well." Ye Fan coldly smiled, moving in front of Wu Ding, and lightly lifted her chin with his finger. This made Wu Ding's expression very complicated. Once, he was a "little nobody" compared to her cultivation, a minor figure, but now he exerted immense pressure and an indescribable sense of humiliation upon her.

"Upon closer inspection, Senior Sister truly is a beautiful woman," Ye Fan said, as if admiring a victory trophy. He finally leaned close to Wu Ding's ear and softly asked, "Senior Sister... are you still a virgin?"

"You!"

Faced with Ye Fan's rude question, Wu Ding was somewhat ashamed and annoyed, but considering her status, she could only nod helplessly.

Ye Fan laughed and said, "That's good too. Senior Sister, go back this time, whether you stay in the Tianxuan Sect or not. Next time I see you, I won't need to be so polite. Let's be honest... and do what needs to be done. You understand, Senior Sister?"

Even though Wu Ding didn't want to admit that she understood, she indeed knew. Gritting her teeth, she finally nodded and turned to leave the villa.

"No need to rush. Let Sang Yuan accompany you; it'll be quicker," Ye Fan smiled.

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