At this moment, Wang Hu Sha lunged at Yun Fan like a berserk beast, with a "Black Tiger Steals Heart" strike.
Yun Fan dodged quickly. With one move, Wang Hu Sha shattered the stone pillars of the Jiang family.
His moves were somewhat similar to Bai Hu's, but his strength utterly dwarfed Bai Hu's.
Seeing Wang Hu Sha's ferocity, Jiang Wan Li and Chen Qing Yun breathed a sigh of relief. They had expected an accident, but it seemed their worries were unfounded.
At this point, Wang Hu Sha's strength grew. He hoarsely roared, "Kid, you're scared! You don't dare to face me head-on!"
"Oh! Really?"
Yun Fan sneered, "When I unleash my true combat power, you'll know the gap between us is like an abyss!"
It wasn't that Yun Fan liked to show off or didn't unleash his true strength. It was because he was deliberately suppressing it.
Only through such battles could he gain more tempering and improve faster.
"Die!"
Wang Hu Sha attacked swiftly, not intending to give Yun Fan a chance to breathe.
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan suddenly released his suppressed strength, and a powerful aura spread rapidly.
"Bang!"
With one palm, he sent Wang Hu Sha flying, crashing into a wall, which even collapsed.
"Roar!"
Wang Hu Sha roared and leaped up, attacking Yun Fan as if impervious to pain.
That's right, he truly felt no pain at the moment. Thanks to the pill, he could unleash combat power far beyond his limits for a short time.
At this moment, Yun Fan struck again, sending him flying. Although deep, bone-exposing wounds were already on his body.
Yet, he showed no fear. "Is this your true combat power?"
"Not yet!"
Yun Fan answered directly.
This statement almost scared Jiang Wan Li and Chen Qing Yun senseless. They could never have imagined Yun Fan to be so powerful.
Wang Hu Sha finally revealed a hint of fear.
Yun Fan took the initiative to attack, appearing before him in an instant and smashing a punch towards his head.
"Pfft!"
Wang Hu Sha's orifices bled. The punch was too fearsome.
At this moment, he was dizzy, his whole body swaying precariously.
"It's over!"
Yun Fan launched another punch.
"Not good!"
Wang Hu Sha's expression changed. Even with his amplified strength, he was no match for Yun Fan. He seemed to foresee his own death.
However, just then, Yun Fan sensed a terrifying killing intent approaching.
Amidst flashes of sword and blade light, a figure in black, wielding a broken saber, arrived. With a downward slash, they aimed to sever Yun Fan's fists.
Yun Fan quickly retracted his hands. Under the blinding light, he realized the opponent intended to decapitate him.
"Whoosh!"
As the blade descended, Yun Fan grabbed the broken saber and retaliated with a punch.
"Bang!"
"Unngh!"
The opponent grunted, then grabbed the exhausted Wang Hu Sha and quickly fled outside.
"Hold it!"
Yun Fan swiftly pursued. He had confirmed at first glance that this was the culprit who killed Bai Hu, because the opponent's saber skills were too terrifying.
"Slash!"
The black-clad figure slashed down. Yun Fan dodged, but Chen Qing Yun was cut in half.
"Ah!"
Chen Qing Yun let out a scream and fell to the ground. By the time Yun Fan pursued, the figure had vanished without a trace.
"Such profound saber skills!"
Even with his incredible strength, Yun Fan couldn't help but admire the opponent's saber skills, which were at the peak of perfection.
Moreover, they were sharp and fierce, no wonder they could kill Bai Hu with one strike.
Yun Fan concluded that the opponent's strength was definitely above Wang Hu Sha's, almost reaching Wang Hu Sha's berserk level.
At this moment, Yun Fan turned and walked towards Jiang Wan Li.
"Guards! Guards!"
Jiang Wan Li stammered, but the Jiang family guards were almost all dead. Even if any were alive, after witnessing Yun Fan's might, they wouldn't dare step forward.
"Old man, stop wasting your breath. Let's settle the score now!" Yun Fan said with a disdainful smile.
Jiang Wan Li's face turned pale. He quickly pleaded to Jiang Xue Yan, who was walking over, "Xue Yan, you can't let your boyfriend kill me, or you'll be an unfilial descendant of the Jiang family!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xue Yan showed no emotion. "Grandpa, you taught me since I was young to be responsible for my own words and actions!"
"Since you tried to harm Yun Fan, you must be prepared for retaliation!"
Jiang Xue Yan did not plead for him, choosing to watch coldly.
"No, I did all this for the Jiang family! And I didn't know Yun Fan was so strong!" Jiang Wan Li trembled.
Yun Fan said coldly, "If I weren't this strong, and if I didn't have a poison-resistant body, I might have died in your hands long ago!"
Jiang Wan Li didn't know how to respond. Yun Fan continued, "I told you long ago that I would bear all responsibility, but you colluded with the Heavenly Gate to kill me!"
Jiang Wan Li sighed, "At this point, I don't expect you to spare me. I only hope that for Xue Yan's sake, you won't annihilate my Jiang family!"
"I will not spare those who participated in poisoning me. The lives of others are none of my concern!" Yun Fan said calmly.
"Good!"
Jiang Wan Li showed a look of regret. "Ultimately, it was my fault. If I had known this would happen, why would I have done it in the first place! I, Jiang Wan Li, deserve to die!"
"Do it! Give me a quick end!"
Yun Fan, who was about to act, stopped when he heard Jiang Wan Li's name, his expression filled with disbelief.
"You're called Jiang Wan Li? Are you connected to Ghost Valley?"
Facing Yun Fan's question, Jiang Wan Li truthfully replied, "This old man is indeed connected to Ghost Valley. Years ago, the Old Celestial Master of Ghost Valley took my Jiang family's Yang Jade and promised to help me cure my illness!"
"What?"
Yun Fan could never have imagined that the person his master wanted him to save was this utterly wicked old man before him.
Honestly, no one wanted Jiang Wan Li dead more than he did. But his master wanted him to repay this debt!
Seeing Yun Fan's expression waver, Jiang Wan Li seemed to have found a life raft.
"Yun Fan, things have reached this point. I can only say I've wronged you, but I hope you can remain calm. After all, killing me means you'll be making an enemy of the Ghost Valley Sect! Your strength is great, but it's nothing before the might of Ghost Valley!"
Jiang Wan Li threatened coldly, hoping the name "Ghost Valley" would frighten Yun Fan, giving him a chance to live.
Jiang Xue Yan also didn't expect her grandfather to still dare threaten Yun Fan. However, she worried about the Ghost Valley Sect retaliating against Yun Fan.
"Hahahaha!"
Unexpectedly, Yun Fan burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?"
Jiang Wan Li asked angrily.
Yun Fan sneered, "I'm laughing at your pathetic state. Even now, you're still trying to threaten me with the Ghost Valley Sect."
"Hmph!"
Jiang Wan Li snorted. "Do you dare to make an enemy of the Ghost Valley Sect?"
Yun Fan retorted dismissively, "I indeed cannot make an enemy of the Ghost Valley Sect. Tell me, would you make an enemy of yourself?"
"What do you mean?"
Jiang Wan Li looked at Yun Fan in confusion.
Jiang Xue Yan seemed to have guessed something, but she no longer felt the excitement she once did. She had been eager to find the Celestial Master of Ghost Valley to cure her grandfather.
But now, she realized her grandfather was not worth saving.
"I am the new Sect Leader of Ghost Valley, Yun Fan!"
Yun Fan said coldly.
"You are the Celestial Master of Ghost Valley?"
Jiang Wan Li stared at Yun Fan in shock. Initially, he didn't believe it. But then he considered that someone so young could possess such destructive power.
It was probably only the Sect Leader of Ghost Valley who could achieve such a feat.
How ridiculous it was that he had used the Ghost Valley Sect to threaten Yun Fan, only to find out he was the Sect Leader himself. Jiang Wan Li was so ashamed he could find no place to hide.
"Let's go!"
Yun Fan said to Jiang Xue Yan, having no intention of saving Jiang Wan Li. Not killing him was already a great mercy.
"Mhmm!"
Jiang Xue Yan obediently followed Yun Fan away, utterly disappointed with her family.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Wan Li knelt down.
"Young Celestial Master, I was blind and foolish. I implore you to spare my life for the sake of the Old Celestial Master!" Jiang Wan Li pleaded desperately.
At this moment, he looked so pathetic that anyone unaware of his actions would be deceived.
"Do you think that's possible?"
Yun Fan sneered dismissively.
Jiang Wan Li trembled and said, "Young Celestial Master, even if you wish me dead, you must at least show respect to the Old Celestial Master!"
"The Old Celestial Master promised to save me back then. Moreover, you are Xue Yan's boyfriend!" Jiang Wan Li said stubbornly.
Yun Fan originally intended to tell him it was wishful thinking. However, the Yang Jade his master took from the Jiang family was indeed for Jiang Wan Li's treatment.
It was fine if he didn't save him; his master would likely support his decision upon learning of Jiang Wan Li's actions.
But if this were to spread, it would significantly impact the reputation of the Ghost Valley Sect. At this moment, he found himself in a difficult position.
Thus, he looked at Jiang Xue Yan and said, "You decide whether to save him or not!"
"Me?"
Jiang Xue Yan hadn't expected Yun Fan to throw such a difficult decision her way.
"Mhmm!"
Jiang Xue Yan pondered for a moment and then said, "I can save you, but there are conditions!"
"I'll agree to any condition!"
To survive, Jiang Wan Li was willing to go to any lengths.
Jiang Xue Yan then said, "First, you must abdicate the position of family head and hand it over to my brother! From now on, you are forbidden from interfering in any Jiang family matters. Live out your retirement peacefully!"
"This..."
Jiang Wan Li was troubled. The position of family head was his lifeline. He had held it for so many years and had no intention of stepping down.
He hadn't expected Jiang Xue Yan to pressure him so much.
"I agree!"
Finally, Jiang Wan Li gritted his teeth and agreed. After all, in the face of death, power had become unimportant, especially since he was a failed family head.
Then Jiang Xue Yan continued, "Second, you must not harbor any resentment towards Yun Fan. If there is a next time, even if Yun Fan kills you with a single palm strike, I will not have any complaints!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan Li quickly nodded in agreement. What a joke! The reason he had been so arrogant was that he was still the Jiang family head.
Once he stepped down, he would have no influence, let alone hold a grudge against Yun Fan. That would be no different from seeking death.
Jiang Xue Yan added, "If I recall correctly, you still have two billion in your account!"
"Xue Yan, this is my retirement fund. You can't..."
Before Jiang Wan Li could finish, Jiang Xue Yan interrupted him. "You're old and frail, what do you need so much money for? Hand it all over! From now on, I will transfer one hundred thousand yuan from the Jiang family's account to you every month as your retirement allowance!"
It wasn't that Jiang Xue Yan was heartless. It was because Jiang Wan Li had committed such a heinous act of attempted murder against Yun Fan. How could he not provide some compensation to Yun Fan?
She was touched that Yun Fan had saved Jiang Wan Li, but it wasn't just a feeling in her heart. This money was a small compensation for Yun Fan.
"Alright! I'll hand it over!"
Jiang Wan Li said dejectedly.
Afterward, Yun Fan began to treat his illness, busying himself for the entire afternoon.
On their way back, he said to Jiang Xue Yan, "Just give me ten billion. You can keep the remaining ten billion yourself!"
But Jiang Xue Yan replied, "I won't give you a single cent!"
"No way! Are you going to mooch off me again?"
Yun Fan said with frustration, but he had no intention of giving up the money.
Jiang Xue Yan said triumphantly, "Why are we separating our possessions? I'll keep this money for you first. After all, eventually, I'll be yours, money and all. If I give it to you now, what if you spend it recklessly?"
Seeing Jiang Xue Yan acting like a shrew, Yun Fan knew he was too young and was completely controlled by her.
He also wanted to reiterate, who was "we" anyway?
...
In a dark room, Wang Hu Sha woke up weakly and saw a person holding a broken saber standing before him.
"Sect Leader Wang, you're awake!"