The sound of footsteps echoed in Xu Fan's ears, and his mind moved like lightning, swiftly contemplating what might happen next.

The identities of the four seemed to suggest they were four sworn brothers. Years ago, they had a conflict with an organization called the Three Gods, and it seemed the old immortal was even a member of this group.

Later, the four were suppressed and possibly hunted, forcing them to hide their identities and lay low at the base.

Among the four, Elder Mu was the leader, having cultivated Divine Sense. Since he could not leave the base to devour weaker Divine Senses outside, he turned his attention to the internal members. Xu Fan, using his Divine Sense in front of an Elder, drew the attention of the four to himself.

Just now, all four had murderous intent towards Xu Fan, but due to the rarity of cultivating Divine Sense, they were reluctant to kill him directly. Eventually, Elder Yi suddenly thought that Xu Fan, when breaking through the Realm, would naturally replenish his Divine Sense.

So, Xu Fan didn't need to worry about being immediately harmed. The real danger would come in a month during that breakthrough!

With this thought, Xu Fan gradually calmed his heartbeat, his face serene, quietly waiting for the person to approach.

"Xu kid, you got lucky, but you'd better place in the rankings during the competition in a month, make a breakthrough, or else..."

Elder Yi, talking to himself, put an elixir into Xu Fan's mouth. Xu Fan felt a refreshing sensation melt upon entrance, soon restoring some vigor to his depleted Spiritual Platform, and his previously aching mind calmed down.

Now, Elder Yi stood beside Xu Fan, gently shaking him with a kind and amiable demeanor, "Xu Fan! Wake up!"

Hm!

Feigning "unconsciousness" for a while, Xu Fan cooperatively woke up, straightened his body, and looked around in confusion, weakly asking Elder Yi, "Elder Yi? How am I here? Wasn't I..."

With that, Xu Fan feigned a headache, repeatedly patting his head.

Elder Yi quickly handed Xu Fan a bowl of hot soup, "Xu kid, you had a great battle with Elder Yu and fainted from exhaustion. Fortunately, Ling'er found me, and I realized what happened to you, bringing you here for treatment."

"Here, drink this soup to refresh yourself."

Xu Fan, appearing grateful, took the soup and drank it in one gulp, feeling his Spiritual Platform gain more energy. Seeing this, Xu Fan chuckled coldly in his heart. These old men must have been afraid he'd suffer severe backlash, falling from grace and delaying Elder Mu's breakthrough, which is why they took such care of him.

If he had really fainted just now, Elder Yi might have truly deceived him, right?

While taking the empty bowl from Xu Fan, Elder Yi smiled at him, "Xu kid, you don't need to worry about the matter at the Elixir Pharmacy. I've already understood the ins and outs from Ling'er and suppressed the issue. The Elixir Pharmacy won't hold you responsible."

Xu Fan inwardly scoffed, but his face showed gratitude, "Thank you, Elder Yi."

Elder Yi feigned anger, "Xu kid, what are you saying? Between us, there's no need for thanks. If you need any elixirs in the future, just let me know!"

"This...isn't very appropriate, right?" Xu Fan feigned a look of startled gratitude.

Seemingly afraid Xu Fan would become suspicious, Elder Yi sighed lightly, "Xu kid, you're not an outsider, so I'll be honest with you. I may seem like a Zhiwei Realm powerhouse, but I'm constantly being marginalized by Elder Yu within the Elixir Pharmacy and not having an easy time."

"Behind Elder Yu is Pill Divine Valley, while I'm an outsider, naturally not used as much. I only hope that one day, you succeed and remember the old man's kindness!"

His words were deeply sincere, especially Elder Yi's expression as he looked at Xu Fan, like a family member pinning high hopes on their progeny.

However, Xu Fan was well aware that this was all just Elder Yi's facade.

Looking at Elder Yi, Xu Fan firmly promised, "Elder Yi, your kindness, I, Xu Fan, will never dare to forget even a single bit, even if I die!"

Xu Fan was not lying. Elder Yi's betrayal, or rather disguise, had filled Xu Fan with caution. The hardest thing to defend against in the world is a knife stabbed into your back. This time, Xu Fan narrowly evaded disaster by overhearing the four's conversation, but what about next time?

Suddenly, Elder Yi smacked his forehead and said to Xu Fan, "Oh, that's right, Xu kid, I must remind you, Elder Yu is someone from Pill Divine Valley. By injuring him, you have disgraced the Valley, and they will certainly come after you! When that time comes, even I may not be able to protect you!"

This was no lie. Although Elder Yu was merely a Guest Elder at the Pill Divine Valley, Xu Fan was already aware of their methods through Song Ling'er's words. They never cared about right or wrong. Severely injuring Elder Yu, especially by defeating him despite being at the Entering Dao Realm Peak, was something the Valley would never accept!

Thus, Xu Fan might soon face a crisis from the Pill Divine Valley!

But, how vast is Pill Divine Valley? A High Level Alchemist alone can drive countless Zhiwei Realm powerhouses crazy, let alone a group of High Level Alchemists? Or even the Pill Deity?

Such a massive force could easily crush Xu Fan with the flick of a finger!

"Elder Yi, if Pill Divine Valley issues a Kill Order against me, what should I do?"

Elder Yi patted Xu Fan's shoulder, "Xu kid, in the competition, you must seize a top-three position. Only by doing so will you have the opportunity to enter the ruins! Achieve a breakthrough in the ruins, hopefully becoming Top Grade Vajra Realm. That way, you will show the world your immense potential!"

"At the same time, you'll gain the qualification to meet an envoy of Pill Divine Valley. Your enormous potential will naturally prompt various Hidden World Families to plead for you, calming Pill Divine Valley's rage."

Although Xu Fan had already speculated on the formidable influence of Pill Divine Valley, hearing Elder Yi's words, he was still slightly surprised.

An envoy of mere Pill Divine Valley could actually prompt pleas from the Hidden World Families? It seemed he had underestimated the influence of Pill Divine Valley.

Nevertheless, Xu Fan would never regret or fear.

In the Huang Family's main hall, Xu Fan stood alone in front of the world's cultivators, facing the Zhiwei Realm powerhouse, risking his life without a trace of fear.

Fear never solves problems. What solves problems are fists.

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