Chapter 1103: Face to Face

In the ancient eyes of Revered Heart Demon, a sharp glint suddenly erupted!

"My dear disciple!"

"You've finally arrived!"

As his chilling voice drifted away, he and Wei Wuji vanished from the spot like phantoms.

Near White Horse Temple, as various sects from Taicang, executing reconnaissance missions, arrived one after another, the nearby market was much livelier than usual.

Jiang Fan strolled leisurely through the market. He glanced left and right, completely at ease. He looked nothing like someone seeking revenge.

"Brother Jiang, if Reverend Black Bone knew you were parading around like this, wouldn't he avoid you?" Wang Chongxiao asked, frowning, utterly perplexed.

He had expected Jiang Fan to lure Reverend Black Bone to a deserted place and then ambush him. Unexpectedly, Jiang Fan had directly appeared in a bustling market. If he encountered Reverend Black Bone, should he act or not? If he acted, what if members of the Great Yin Sect were with him? If he didn't act, what if the other party evaded him and hid?

Jiang Fan smiled calmly, "Don't be impatient. I still have something Reverend Black Bone needs. These days, I've been looking for him, and he's been looking for me. If he knows I've appeared, he'll naturally come to find me."

The more people there were, the more witnesses there would be when Wang Chongxiao unleashed his Void Flow Thunderforce. By then, there would be no need for Jiang Fan to explain; the crowd would naturally defend him. If they acted out the scene in a remote corner, who would witness it?

Wang Chongxiao's eyes darted around, and his mind became active again. Jiang Fan still had good stuff on him? This guy was quite something! It wasn't in vain that he had accompanied Jiang Fan on this charade. He would definitely knock him out later and search him thoroughly.

"Alright, since Brother Jiang has a plan, I'll follow your arrangements."

Jiang Fan smiled, "Brother Wang, you just need to find that Yin Corpse as soon as possible after Reverend Black Bone appears. Don't worry about anything else."

Just then, several powerful cultivators from the Myriad Tribulations Holy Temple walked towards them. The leader was none other than Reverend Three Coins, whose eyes lit up as he actively greeted them:

"Deputy Pavilion Master Jiang, it's been a while!"

Jiang Fan returned the greeting with a smile, "Reverend Three Coins, my respects."

Reverend Three Coins had gained significant insights from the 'Cloud in Shadow' technique and reaped immense rewards upon returning. Furthermore, he had also acquired a Dragon Marrow Seed. His impression of Jiang Fan couldn't have been better.

"Deputy Pavilion Master Jiang, I recently accumulated some excess thunder power, and I'd like to give it to you. Also, I have some questions about 'Cloud in Shadow' that I'd like to ask you. How about we find a teahouse and chat for a bit?"

Jiang Fan said with an apologetic look, "I'm accompanying a friend to handle some matters and really can't spare any time. How about we talk later?"

Reverend Three Coins smiled, "No worries, no worries. You go ahead and be busy."

They bid farewell.

Wang Chongxiao watched Reverend Three Coins' departing figure, slightly astonished. Reverend Three Coins was the department head of the Madmen's Asylum within the Myriad Tribulations Holy Temple. His power had reached the Seven-Aperture Nascent Soul stage. He was actually so polite to Jiang Fan. Jiang Fan seemed to have some status in Taicang Great Prefecture. During his absence, this barbarian boy from the continent had truly transformed.

After only a few steps, a group of monks, looking hurried, pushed through the crowd, passing domineeringly. They were indeed numerous monks. In the center was none other than Vajra Dharma Seal. He still had red lips and white teeth, and wore a smile. He put his palms together and said, "Benefactor Jiang, the Abbot requests your presence."

Jiang Fan chuckled, "How did you know I was here?"

Vajra Dharma Seal replied, "Naturally, the Bodhisattva has foresight."

What foresight? It was more like listening to the sounds of all things and discovering Jiang Fan amidst them, right? However, since even the Bodhisattva knew he was here, Revered Heart Demon should also be close to knowing of his arrival in the market. He would soon come to see him, wouldn't he? His ostentatious presence in the market was precisely to lure Revered Heart Demon into appearing. Everyone in the market would be witnesses. Only Revered Heart Demon, the principal party, was missing. His meticulously prepared grand play could then begin.

Jiang Fan scoffed with a smile, "I'll visit you another time when I'm free." He scrutinized Vajra Dharma Seal, a hint of surprise in his eyes: "It's been a while, Master Dharma Seal, your cultivation seems to have advanced further?"

When they last met, Vajra Dharma Seal had already reached the Fifth-Grade Vajra Fruit status. Now, his Buddhist power was extraordinarily profound. He had probably reached the Fourth-Grade, second only to Abbot Puguang's Third-Grade Vajra. His cultivation speed was almost catching up to his own!

Vajra Dharma Seal's eyes flickered with enlightened wisdom as he smiled: "Benefactor Jiang, likewise. Since Benefactor Jiang is occupied, this humble monk will take his leave."

Before leaving, he glanced at Wang Chongxiao, then at Jiang Fan. He slightly shook his head. Benefactor Jiang was stirring up trouble again.

Wang Chongxiao truly became surprised, saying: "Brother Jiang, you're quite something now. Among the Three Divine Sects, two are on good terms with you."

Jiang Fan laughed, "They're just casual acquaintances. If I truly face difficulty, I'd still rely on Brother Wang's help; I can't count on them."

A hint of compassion rose in Wang Chongxiao's heart. This guy trusted him wholeheartedly. Was it a bit unkind of him to keep eyeing Jiang Fan's treasures? On second thought, he felt relieved. He wasn't eyeing his treasures. He was simply teaching him a good lesson about not trusting people too easily. He believed Jiang Fan would be grateful to him. Heh heh!

Suddenly, Jiang Fan looked up and noticed a stall. Crouching in front of it was a petite girl wearing an orange-red double-breasted short-sleeved top, a pleated teal-green long skirt, and with two pink ribbons fluttering in the wind from her flying immortal hairpins. She also wore a strange Beijing Opera mask on her face. Who else could it be but Deputy Pavilion Master Gu?

She contentedly chose a treasure. As she stood up, she saw Jiang Fan, and her round eyes immediately brightened.

"Little hooligan... no, Jiang Fan, why are you here too?" She corrected herself just in time.

Jiang Fan's mouth twitched. As he observed her, he was secretly astonished: "You're already at the Three-Aperture Nascent Soul stage?" When they last traded for Time Dust, she was clearly only at the One-Aperture Nascent Soul stage. How long had it been? She had directly broken through to the Three-Aperture realm. With such continuous breakthroughs, wasn't she afraid of an unstable cultivation realm? A slight realization dawned on him.

Gu Xin'er proudly raised her fair chin, her hands clasped across her chest, trying hard to make her small bust appear more prominent. "Of course! If I don't work harder, you'll surpass me. I heard from the Pavilion Master that you were in the North Sea..."

Jiang Fan's expression changed. He quickly stepped forward and clapped a hand over her mouth. When he and Reverend Six Paths had tricked Wang Chongxiao, the Pavilion Master of Jiangshan First-Grade had been a witness. How could Wang Chongxiao know about this? He casually picked up a boiled egg from a nearby stall and stuffed it into her mouth.

"Eat more, talk less."

"Mmm mmm mmm mmm." Gu Xin'er couldn't swallow it nor spit it out. She stamped her feet in frustration. Her eyes, blazing with fury, glared at Jiang Fan.

But as she stared, her vision blurred. Two figures appeared behind Jiang Fan without any warning. When she clearly saw them, her almond-shaped eyes widened. A look of alarm appeared on her face. Among the two figures, there was an old man with a sinister expression. He quietly stared at Jiang Fan's back. A divine halo flickered intermittently behind his head.