Chapter 316 The Aloof Assassin, You Ci

"It seems this is the place," Ye Fan nodded.

If he guessed correctly, what was blocking Banana Lord's senses should be a concealment formation.

The formation was buried so deep that it would be a ghost if the level zero Ye Fan could find it now.

He could only say that Banana Lord was indeed a descendant of the Tree of Life; even formations couldn't completely cut off his senses.

If it weren't for Banana Lord, he probably wouldn't have found it in his lifetime.

The rest was simple.

As the strongest fighter in the team, the little demon girl took on the task of clearing the path.

Her black demonic energy, like an electric drill, bored down without obstruction.

Fortunately, there were no demon beasts or cultivators practicing nearby, so it didn't attract anyone's attention.

Upon reaching underground, Ye Fan discovered that there was indeed a formation.

"Four Absolute Formation?" Ye Fan was stunned upon recognizing the formation.

"Is there something wrong with this formation?" the little demon girl asked, instinctively releasing her demonic energy to shield Ye Fan and the two demons.

"Although the Four Absolute Formation is a concealment-type formation, it usually appears alongside an independent small world," Ye Fan observed the dark surroundings. "It seems useless to dig further, unless we can find the entrance to this small world."

"It looks like we've made a wasted trip..." Ye Fan added.

He was currently incapable of forcibly opening the entrance to a small world.

Let alone opening it, he couldn't even detect the barrier between the small world and this one.

As soon as Ye Fan finished speaking, a golden light suddenly appeared before them.

A grand gate opened before their eyes.

"I knew you'd have a way," the little demon girl immediately said. "I didn't expect you to be so modest."

"Big Brother is mighty!" Mountain Chicken immediately showered him with praise.

"As expected of Big Brother!" Banana Lord gave his considered assessment.

Ye Fan: ...

Needless to say, it must have been the system.

Ye Fan suddenly felt a strange sense of annoyance.

Although the system said nothing, he felt like he was being mocked by it.

Behind the gate looked similar to a normal sect's outpost.

There were various buildings of different sizes, but a thick gray mist permeated everywhere.

Besides these, there were the ghost cultivator disciples who were staring at them with wide eyes.

Ye Fan and the others had suddenly appeared before them.

Without any warning, without any hesitation.

You just appeared, in my world.

...

"Enemy attack!"

The ghost cultivator disciples, snapping back to reality, immediately raised the alarm, assuming defensive stances as if facing a formidable foe.

"Shall we attack?" the little demon girl asked.

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer," Ye Fan replied calmly.

Finding them had been too troublesome. Someone in charge would surely emerge soon.

These were just ordinary ghost cultivator disciples.

When they realized they couldn't discern their opponents' cultivation levels, they naturally dared not act rashly.

Especially Ye Fan.

His calm and composed demeanor made them instinctively feel that he was incredibly powerful!

This feeling was something they had only experienced from their Sect Master.

It was possible this man's cultivation was at the Sect Master's level!

If they dared to make a move, they would be crushed by a single palm strike!

Before long, a figure flew over.

"It's you!"

"It's you?"

The first exclamation came from the newcomer, the second from the two demons.

"You know each other?" Ye Fan asked, bewildered.

"This is the guy who ambushed me last time!" Mountain Chicken immediately bristled. "It must be that fellow called You Ci!"

If Ye Fan hadn't given the order, he would have already attacked!

He was no longer the same person he was before!

He had just barbecue-d the ghost cultivator Sect Master, so You Ci was nothing in his eyes now!

With a wave of her hand, the little demon girl captured You Ci and brought him before them.

"You Ci, is it?" Ye Fan asked with a smile. "Do you have the final say here?"

It seemed You Ci hadn't been completely brainwashed and immediately became timid.

"Ask whatever you wish," You Ci stammered. "Please, don't kill me..."

This scene completely stunned the other ghost cultivator disciples!

This was You Ci!

The aloof assassin who would take a life at the slightest disagreement!

You Ci, who always had a stern face and never smiled!

This cowardly wretch before them, was he really You Ci?

...

You Ci didn't know what they were thinking.

Even if he did, he wouldn't care.

Previously, the Sect Master had left with his Third Brother and Fifth Brother, heading for Ye Fan.

Now, the Sect Master and his two brothers hadn't returned, but Ye Fan and his group had arrived. It was obvious what had happened.

No need to ask, they were surely dead!

If their life tokens weren't kept separately from everyone else's, they would have discovered this fact long ago!

An aloof killer?!

Forget it!

That was merely a disguise!

Staying alive was paramount; everything else was secondary!

As long as he could survive, admitting defeat was nothing, he wouldn't even mind kneeling and calling them dad!

Ye Fan was amused.

He was quite cooperative.

This saved him a lot of trouble.

"Who is in charge here now?" Ye Fan asked with a smile.

"Besides those scums you've eliminated, it should be me, the junior," You Ci replied with a sycophantic smile, his smile exceptionally radiant.

Mountain Chicken and Banana Lord's hearts skipped a beat!

This fellow's smile was not right!

He was suspected of stealing their thunder!

"Lord You Ci, you can't do this!" a voice came from the disciples.

Judging by his attire, he seemed to be a few ranks higher than the ordinary disciples.

"Are you questioning my decision?" You Ci immediately turned, his expression extremely cold.

"Colluding with the enemy is a capital offense!" the man, seemingly unaware of the severity of the situation, continued. "While I may not be able to stop you now, I will definitely inform the Sect Master upon his return!"

"Boom—!"

As soon as the man finished speaking, he exploded on the spot!

Purple-black blood splattered all over those around him, and torn flesh and debris fell to the ground.

"Does anyone else have an opinion?" You Ci coldly scanned the others.

The remaining disciples dared not meet his gaze and lowered their heads in silence.

"Alright, Senior, you may continue your questions," You Ci turned back, revealing his obsequious and brilliant smile once more.

The Sect Master returns?

Who knew where he was chilling now, he wouldn't be coming back!

"Alright, let's talk about the jade pendant," Ye Fan said with a smile. "Fellow Daoist You Ci is so intelligent, you won't hide anything from me, right?"

"Of course not!" You Ci immediately patted his chest to guarantee, then his expression drooped. "However, regarding the jade pendant, my knowledge is even less than theirs..."

The "theirs" You Ci referred to were naturally the Sect Master and his companions.

Since Ye Fan had already eliminated them, he must have asked all the relevant questions.

"Is that so..." Ye Fan rubbed his chin. "Then take me to your library."

"Right away!" You Ci immediately led the way obsequiously.

The surrounding disciples dared not obstruct and tremblingly retreated to the sides.

"By the way, Senior," You Ci recalled something. "There is a forbidden area in the back mountain. It is said that the Ancestor left behind a legacy there, and perhaps you can find what you are looking for there."

"Then I shall trouble you, Fellow Daoist," Ye Fan smiled kindly.

A quarter of an hour later, everyone stopped before a mountain peak.

"Senior, ahead is..."

"Rumble—!"

Before You Ci could finish speaking, the mountain in front of them began to shake violently!

"Crack—!"

Before anyone could understand what was happening, the entire mountain exploded!

"Hahaha—!" A figure shot out from the mountain. "Gui You, I have achieved divine powers! Prepare to die!"