The performance of Elder Yu and the others did not surprise Xu Fan.

As for this group of people, Xu Fan never held any hope for their conscience, and the story of Song Ling'er was a good proof of this.

Xu Fan's words earlier not only rebuked Elder Yu and his group but also criticized the Elixir Pharmacy. How could this group endure it?

If Xu Fan had obediently admitted his mistake to Elder Yu, bowed his head first, and then argued his case, the outcome might have been different. But Xu Fan would never let his fate be in the hands of others.

Moreover, when Xu Fan chose to act against Lin Hong, he was already prepared for a direct conflict with the Alchemy Pavilion.

While a Zhiwei Realm expert is indeed fearsome, Xu Fan is not without means of combating them. His Divine Sense of the Spiritual Platform erupted fiercely, and even a Zhiwei Realm expert without the Spiritual Platform could be caught off guard and might not be able to withstand Xu Fan's strike!

As for the Vajra Realm guards below the Zhiwei Realm, they weren't even considered by Xu Fan.

Just as tensions were high and the situation was on the brink of erupting into battle, a sudden voice broke in.

"Wait!"

Both Xu Fan and Elder Yu turned their heads simultaneously toward the direction of the voice, their expressions slightly tensing up. The person who arrived was Song Ling'er.

Xu Fan was tense because he was naturally worried that Song Ling'er might be accidentally hurt in the upcoming fight. Also, Xu Fan did not want this matter to implicate Song Ling'er.

On the other hand, Elder Yu was tense for the same reason; he was worried about Song Ling'er. Her identity was very special as she had been entrusted to this base by an Elder of the Pill Divine Valley. Even Elder Yu did not wish for anything to happen to Song Ling'er.

"What are you doing here?" At this moment, Elder Yu had to restrain his aura, his face displeased as he asked Song Ling'er.

Although Song Ling'er became a First Grade Alchemist in less than a year, with exceptional talent, Elder Yu spoke rather impolitely to her because of her indifferent attitude toward the Pill Divine Valley.

Xu Fan also secretly gave Song Ling'er a look, implying that in a battle with a Zhiwei Realm expert, once it begins, he wouldn't be able to protect Song Ling'er.

"I was just making an elixir when I heard a lot of noise here, so I wanted to know what exactly is happening." Song Ling'er, as if she didn't see Xu Fan's hint, asked Elder Yu resolutely.

Upon hearing Song Linger's words, Elder Yu's face became even more grim. He then scolded Song Ling'er, "Don't you see I'm handling this situation now? Moreover, as an elder, do I have to report my actions to you, an apprentice, in advance?"

As soon as Elder Yu spoke, the atmosphere instantly tensed up. Lin Hong, who was quick-witted, hurriedly stepped forward to mediate, "Junior Sister Song, a thief suddenly appeared here, broke into the Alchemy Pavilion, and intended to harm us and the pavilion itself. Fortunately, Elder Yu appeared just in time..."

Before Lin Hong could finish her words, Song Ling'er coldly interrupted, "His name is Xu Fan, and he came to buy elixirs. I was the one who brought him in; how does he count as a thief?"

This statement was like a slap in the face for Lin Hong and the several young ladies present. They had just been adamant that Xu Fan broke into the Alchemy Pavilion and was a thief, but they didn't expect Xu Fan to be a guest brought in by Song Ling'er.

Even the most clueless person could now see at a glance that Lin Hong and the other ladies were lying.

At this moment, Elder Yu and the others didn't look pleased. The issue with Xu Fan had long since gone beyond simply slapping Lin Hong in the Alchemy Pavilion. From the moment Xu Fan started berating Elder Yu and criticizing the Elixir Pharmacy, in the eyes of Elder Yu, Xu Fan was already a dead man.

Who can criticize the Elixir Pharmacy? And he, Elder Yu, a dignified Zhiwei Realm expert, how could he allow a mere Entering Dao Realm junior to comment on him?

However, Song Ling'er came forward, lightly but firmly exposing Lin Hong and other girls' lies. Elder Yu, though understanding the situation now, still had no intention of letting Xu Fan go.

Letting Xu Fan go now would mean admitting that Xu Fan was right. How could the Elixir Pharmacy be wrong? How could he, Elder Yu, be wrong?

Thus, the wrong party could only be Xu Fan and Song Ling'er.

At this moment, Elder Yu swung his sleeve and coldly reprimanded Song Ling'er, "This man's identity as a thief has been clearly confirmed, no need to say more! As for you, Song Ling'er, bringing a wolf into the house is bad enough, yet now you still want to shield this thief?"

A heavy accusation was placed directly on Xu Fan by Elder Yu, leaving no room for rebuttal.

Moreover, the implication in Elder Yu's words was clear; this affair is a capital offense for Xu Fan. If you, Song Ling'er, pursue it further, do you also want to be punished?

Contrary to everyone's expectations, Song Ling'er directly stepped forward, standing firmly by Xu Fan's side, and said word by word, "He is my friend, and I was the one who brought him into the Alchemy Pavilion. If anyone wants to kill him today, they'll have to step over my dead body first."

Song Ling'er spoke these words with utmost determination, her face, as delicate as a porcelain doll, was now tense, full of solemnity.

Even Xu Fan did not expect Song Ling'er to go to such lengths for him. Xu Fan had initially thought of helping Song Ling'er when the opportunity arose in the future, but unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Song Ling'er stood here helping Xu Fan instead.

At this moment, Elder Yu looked at Song Ling'er, his face dark and intimidating, "I remind you again, I am the elder, you are the apprentice, and he is the thief!"

Song Ling'er's identity was too special, and even Elder Yu did not dare to let her be harmed easily.

However, Elder Yu's patience was also limited. If Song Ling'er continued to be stubborn, Elder Yu would have no choice but to use thunderous means to kill Xu Fan while incidentally knocking Song Ling'er unconscious.

Song Ling'er's small face was full of stubbornness, "Just because you say he is a thief, does that make him a thief? I'll say it again, anyone who wants to kill him has to step over my dead body first."

The elder tightly clenched his fists, and a burst of killing intent exploded in his eyes as he glared at Song Ling'er. Elder Yu always looked down on Song Ling'er, her low status, and lack of loyalty to the Pill Divine Valley, and now she was repeatedly provoking him. If it weren't for that Elder...

Seeing Elder Yu's unpleasant expression, Lin Hong once again spoke with a coquettish laugh trying to persuade, "Elder Yu, don't be angry, Junior Sister Song is still young and doesn't understand the way of the world. You must not take her seriously..."

However, before Lin Hong could finish her words, Elder Yu slapped her directly across the face.

"Shut up!"

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