Chapter 154 Kindness and Enmity

“Don’t worry, there’s nothing between us.” Ye Fan transmitted back a simple sentence.

“As long as there’s nothing it is fine.” Ji Hui also didn’t say much, going in before them.

Arriving within the house and sitting down, Ji Hui carefully asked about Ziyue’s journey, seriously inquiring about every single detail.

“The Peac.o.c.k King is too arrogant. To want to kill Haoyue and even wanting to capture you, it really is…The Family Master as well as the Flickering Light Sacred Master have joined hands to suppress him. Even if they can’t kill him this time, we’ll still have him pay a heavy price.”

A supreme existence whose legacy extended back to the Ancient Desolation could not be easily provoked. The Peac.o.c.k King had once provoked the Flickering Light Sacred Land eight hundred years ago, and now he actually dared confront the Ji Family. These two ancient existences were infuriated and joined hands, an extremely rare sight.

Ji Ziyue then went to wash up. After fleeing for so long her clothes were ragged and she was extremely exhausted, truly requiring some tidying up.

“This young hero, what do you want? Our Ji Family will compensate you.” Ji Hui looked at Ye Fan, her face lacking any expression.

There was no friendliness or appreciation. Her acting was just like this was just to tell him that the Ji Family was too high to reach. Even if he had done a kindness to them, it could be simply repaid using other means.

Ye Fan had also been wanting this. He didn’t wish to enter the Ji Family. As long as his wounds were mostly healed, he would immediately flee far away.

“The Ji Family will never owe people. No matter what kind of kindness, we have the ability to repay it.” Ji Hui was afraid that Ye Fan might not understand her implied meaning, further saying, “What do you want? In this world, other than the sun and the moon, there’s nothing my Ji Family can’t take out. We’ll definitely completely repay this favor.”

Along with her previous warning, it was extremely obvious her intent was to make Ye Fan understand the disparity between him and Ji Ziyue. It was best for him to leave quickly after obtaining some item.

Ye Fan was somewhat disgusted with this treatment. He had traveled thousands of kilometers and taken serious wounds to protect Ji Ziyue and send her back here, but the Ji Family actually had such an att.i.tude? He insincerely said, “Actually, I’ve also wanted to see the legendary Desolate PaG.o.da.”

Didn’t you say that other than the sun and the moon you could take out anything? Then bring out the Desolate PaG.o.da and let me see it. Ye Fan curled his lip disdainfully inside.

Ji Hui’s expression was sluggish, then with a faint smile said, “Just tell me what you want.”

“I don’t want anything. After another day my wounds will be recovered and I’ll leave immediately. Don’t worry.”

Ji Hui’s expression darkened. “Youngster, don’t waste time thinking. We’ll use kindness to repay kindness. In the future we won’t owe you anything.”

Even now the old woman still wasn’t trying to conceal her intentions at all. She was acting lofty, not allowing the Ji Family’s pearl to become too close to this youngster.

“Just pick something. I’ll then send people to send you away.” Ji Hui had lost her patience by now.

Ye Fan nodded, saying, “Fine.”

Ji Hui directly said, “I’ll give you a spiritual treasure from the Demon Emperor’s tomb. That should be enough to repay your favor.”

He could sense her loftiness, as if by giving him this spiritual weapon Ye Fan had gained a huge advantage.

Ye Fan became even more disgusted. He had obtained three of those spiritual treasures before. Although they were taken by the shameless Daoist, he had held them in his hands before.

“If senior truly wishes to give me something, then I’ll take 180 Sources or a couple carts of spiritual medicines.”

Since she was so cold, there was no need for Ye Fan to be polite. Using wealth to repay kindness was an insult to the kind intentions of others.

“You dare ask for a lion’s bite!” Ji Hui’s expression became stiff, then nodding and saying, “Since you don’t want a spiritual treasure, I’ll give you one Source.”

Just one?! Ye fan silently cursed. This was too stingy!

“Ji Ren, go bring him to get a Source.”

A sixty-year-old manager respectfully a.s.sented, beckoning at Ye Fan and bringing him away.

They arrived at a courtyard with a sparkling jade carriage. It was only five or six meters long, but it gave people a feeling of vastness. Ye Fan followed this old Ji Ren manager, entering inside the carriage. In an instant, he was amazed. The inside was incomparably huge, not at all like the carriage, but more like an immense immortal cave.

Inside were warm lights that gave people a feeling of being in a dream. This was an immortal cave made from jade and refined into a carriage, an extremely mystical sight.

“Just this jade carriage is priceless. Even ordinary sects would be unable to bring out such wealth,” said Ji Ren.

Ye Fan understood that Ji Hui had told this old manager to bring him here in order to intimidate him, once more showing the huge gap between them.

Ji Ren brought Ye Fan to a treasure-trove inside with auspicious lights lingering. Many weapons were here, releasing a dense killing intent. Some of them shone with dazzling lights, some of them simple and old-fas.h.i.+oned.

“Although it’s just one Source, it’s enough to repay your kindness.” Ji Ren’s voice was very flat without any emotion. He brought a jade case from within the treasure-trove, handing it to Ye Fan.

How was this repaying kindness? It was clearly a business transaction. Even a manager had such an att.i.tude, making Ye Fan feel rather irritated. But he couldn’t refuse, otherwise he might bring trouble to himself.

When he opened the jade case, a pure life energy rushed out. A fist-sized Source sparkled with light, bright colors flowing within it.

Such a huge Source was definitely very precious. Moreover it was pure without the slightest impurity. It had taken formed before time immemorial and contained a huge amount of Life Qi. Even this cold old manager’s eyes flashed with light from being moved.

When they returned to the lounge, Ji Ziyue had already finished was.h.i.+ng up and was conversing with Ji Hui.

Ji Hui merely nodded to Ye Fan without saying anything.

Just at this moment, a person reported that the Taixuan’s Hua Yunfei was requesting an audience.

“Oh, that child. Quickly bring him in,” Ji Hui smiled.

A short time later, a blue-clothed elegant man, moving as fluidly as the clouds, walked into the lounge. Hua Yunfei gave people a feeling of being beyond mortality. He bowed towards Ji Hui.

“Good kid, get up already. There’s no need for all that.” Ji Hui walked up with a smile, personally helping him up.

Ye Fan was speechless. This was the previously expressionless old woman? It appeared her opinion of Hua Yunfei was much greater than his.

Ji Ziyue also had a special expression. “Grandma, you know him?”

Ji Hui smiled and said, “How could I not know him? My mother’s surname was Hua and came from the Taixuan Sect. Speaking of which, you should probably address Hua Fei as cousin.”

“I don’t think so…” Ji Ziyue muttered in a voice that the others couldn’t hear.

“The battle your big brother Haoyue had with Yunfei two years ago was set up by me. Both of them are talented geniuses. Haoyue has the divine body, while Yunfei’s talent is extraordinary, only losing by a single move.”

Ji Ziyue quietly grumbled to herself.

“Child, what are you saying?” Ji Hue glared at her, then turning to look at Hua Yunfei and saying, “Yunfei, why have you come here?”

“The Peac.o.c.k King’s actions have shaken the southern region. Brother Haoyue’s life or death is unknown, while young lady Ziyue’s whereabouts were unknown. I wanted to come do my best to help, bringing people into this area in order to pay a visit to senior.” Hua Yunfei easily replied. “Fortunately young lady Ziyue managed to escape danger.”

“Unfortunately, the people who were chasing me are still unidentified.” Ji Ziyue muttered to herself.

“Be good child, such a good intention is to be treasured.” Ji Hui was full of smiles, pulling Hua Yunfei’s hand and saying, “You can be like Ziyue and call me grandma, too. Don’t be a stranger. Wow, coming so far for us must have been difficult for you.”

“Grandmother…” Ji Ziyue was somewhat irritated. Ye Fan had traveled thousands of kilometers, all the while protecting her from attackers, his body covered in wounds, only to be given the cold shoulder.

But all Hua Yunfei had done was rush over here. In essence, he hadn’t even done anything, but Ji Hui treated him so warmly.

“Don’t worry, our Ji Family won’t fail to repay kindness. I’ve already given him sufficient compensation,” Ji Hui gave her a curtly indifferent reply.

“Junior brother Ye…” Hua Yunfei was slightly startled, asking, “How did you get here?”

“I was on a long journey and just coincidentally arrived here,” replied Ye Fan.

Hua Yunfei secretly transmitted to him, “Junior brother Ye, did you stealthily leave to separate yourself from the Taixuan Sect?”

“Of course not.”

“Your physique is very special, and if you were to stay there you’ll definitely be able to reveal a great majesty. I believe that even the Head Elder would use all his power to groom you.” Hua Yunfei apparently wished for him to stay.

“I just went out for a trip to gain experience. Any day I’ll return back to Zhuo Peak.” Ye Fan hadn’t expected to meet Taixuan’s most talented disciple here.

Hua Yunfei nodded and didn’t say any more.

“Ji Ren, take care of this young hero.” Ji Hui gave the manager beside her some instructions before pulling Ji Ziyue and Hua Yunfei up, smiling and saying, “Let’s go to the rear courtyard. I have some things to say to you two.”

“Grandmother…” Ji Ziyue called out in dissatisfaction, but she didn’t have any way of struggling against this senior.

That b.i.t.c.h! That was the only thought within Ye Fan’s mind.

“Little brother Ye, this way please.” The old manager Ji Ren expressionlessly beckoned to him, saying, “I prepared a room for you. If you need anything just tell me.”

“I don’t need anything.” Ye Fan entered the room and took out the pure jade bottle, took a big gulp of the spring water, and began to use his mystical arts.

His body was very special and his life force was very vigorous, allowing him to recover very quickly. Although he might not reach his peak condition tomorrow, it would still be enough for him to leave.

The Ji Family’s ancestors rushed over from all directions, allowing Ji Hui to completely relax and not have to worry about more danger.

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The second day, Ye Fan felt refreshed and had pretty much recovered, so he directly went to say his goodbyes. At this time, the Ji Family’s people were also preparing to leave this place and return home.

This time, Ji Ziyue didn’t obstruct him. She personally sent him off, secretly transmitting, “What happened just now is a huge affair, and even the Family Master has been brought out. Your body has too many secrets, and if you come with me back to my Ji Family, they’ll probably be noticed by him. Since you’ve saved my life, I can’t make you suffer. Right now, everything relies on you being able to leave.”

Ji Ziyue secretly handed Ye Fan a jade pendant, saying, “This is a spiritual treasure, capable of removing all traces left behind by other people on your body. Little brat…be careful.”

“Goodbye. We’ll meet again if the fates allow.” Ye Fan waved his hand and rushed into the distance.

“He’s left, so let’s go.” Ji Hui walked up and pulled Ji Ziyue’s hand, urging her to step into the jade carriage.

Ye Fan’s speed was very fast. Like a ray of light, he immediately disappeared. He was on guard, not stopping at all as he used the old madman’s footwork to the peak.

He only stopped being so worried two days later. There were no traces of anyone behind him.

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However, on the fifth day, trouble still managed to find him. He felt a powerful killing intent.

An aged voice rang in his ears, “Young man, you seem to have taken something you can’t have. Stay behind.”

A familiar old man was standing up ahead, blocking his path. It was the old manager Ji Ren who was below Ji Hui.

“What do you mean?”

“The Great Void Art is not something you can learn!” Ji Ren’s body was stooped, his expression cold as he stood there with his killing intent soaring.

“I’ve saved your family’s precious daughter, but you actually came to kill me? Does your family always repay kindness like this?” Ye Fan’s expression was ice-cold.

“The Great Void Art is a supreme secret technique, a secret art at the very essence of the Void Ancient Scripture. It definitely can’t fall into the hands of outsiders. Young lady Ziyue doesn’t understand some things and just randomly gave it to you, so all I can do is take it back.” Ji Ren’s killing intent was like dense ice. “Even if the Flickering Light Sacred Master were to obtain it, we’d still take it back, let alone you!”

“You really are paying back kindness with enmity!”

“Just accept it…” Ji Ren pressed forward.