Chapter 75: Qin Family Picking a Fight

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuqiu's expression became solemn. "Young Master Jiang, I'll go with you," she said. "I heard that the Qin family's elder, Qin Wenyuan, has returned. He's a ruthless character." Although Jiang Fan was a three-star Soul Master, his cultivation might not be stronger than Qin Wenyuan's. If they confronted him directly, Jiang Fan might suffer.

Jiang Fan frowned. Qin Wenyuan? Why was his name so similar to Huang Wenyuan's?

"No need, I'll handle it myself." Jiang Fan waved his hand and immediately rushed back to the Xu family with Xu Youran. The Chen family was still unaware that he had broken through to the third level of Foundation Establishment. If they knew, they wouldn't be so worried.

Outside the main gate, Xu Yining was already waiting. Seeing Jiang Fan, she wanted to complain, but then she remembered that the Qin family had been the aggressors, and Jiang Fan had injured so many of them for the sake of the Xu family. She could only say with a worried expression, "Elder Qin Wenyuan is a one-star Soul Master certified by the Soul Master Association and the Soul Pavilion. Even the elders of the Azure Cloud Sect treat him with respect. Although we were forced to retaliate, how could Elder Qin reason with us?"

Xu Youran was also deeply worried, her brows furrowed. "If this matter isn't resolved, how can we go to the Azure Cloud Sect with peace of mind?"

Jiang Fan's expression grew cold. A one-star Soul Master?

He raised his hand and declared, "I'd like to see what explanation he demands from me!" With that, he stepped into the mansion.

Inside the main hall, Xu Zhengyan stood obediently. Qin Wenyuan, meanwhile, was boldly seated in the patriarch's chair, slowly savoring a cup of tea in his hand.

"Has Jiang Fan not returned yet?" he asked with an air of inherent authority.

Xu Zhengyan replied bitterly, "Elder Qin, all the mistakes are mine. Punish me if you must, but please spare Jiang Fan; he's still just a child."

*Slap!* Hearing this, Qin Changsheng stepped forward and slapped him across the face. Xu Zhengyan's cultivation was above his, and he could have dodged, but in front of Qin Wenyuan, he dared not flinch and allowed the slap to land.

"A child?" Qin Changsheng angrily pointed at his broken arm. "Did he look like a child when he broke my arm? I'm telling you, if Jiang Fan doesn't give my Qin family a satisfactory explanation today, we'll level your Xu family!"

The patriarch had been slapped in public. As clan members, who wouldn't be angry, who wouldn't feel hatred? But with the formidable Qin Wenyuan present, they held their anger, daring not to speak. They could only let the Qin family act arrogantly. Wang Yingfeng, a clan member, was filled with bitter regret.

What terrible karma had she created to bring Lu Zheng, that plague god, into the Xu family? He had repeatedly brought disaster upon the Xu family. If it weren't for Jiang Fan bearing the brunt, the Xu family would have been gone long ago. But this time, they faced a Soul Master. How could Jiang Fan withstand this pressure?

*Chirp!* The cry of a flying beast echoed. Li Qingfeng, riding a flying beast, arrived after hearing the commotion. After all, the Xu family was the family of two of his disciples. Since he, as their master, was nearby, he certainly couldn't pretend not to see what was happening.

Qin Wenyuan's gray eyebrows twitched, and he quickly stepped forward. He cupped his hands and said, "Elder Li."

Li Qingfeng descended, maintaining a polite demeanor. "Master Qin, no need for such formalities. You've returned to your hometown in glory; our Azure Cloud Sect should have paid you a visit." The status of a Soul Master far surpassed that of an ordinary person. Even a one-star Soul Master held an extraordinary position within the Azure Cloud Sect. Li Qingfeng, as an elder, was also quite courteous.

Qin Wenyuan knew his intention and said, "Elder Li, you're here to mediate the conflict, aren't you?"

Li Qingfeng smiled and said, "It's better to resolve enmity than to prolong it. Could you give me face and let both parties cease this matter?"

Upon his arrival, the Xu family members were secretly overjoyed. With Elder Li intervening, there was no doubt that the matter would be resolved today. Xu Zhengyan also let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, Elder Li was stationed in the city. Otherwise, today's events would have been difficult to conclude peacefully.

However, Qin Wenyuan showed a hint of annoyance. "Elder Li, it's not that I don't give you face; it's that the Xu family has gone too far! Back in the day, I made many contributions to Lone Boat City. But in the decade or so since I left, the Xu family injured and crippled my entire Qin family. If I don't vent this anger, I'll be unworthy of my Qin family ancestors."

Seeing Li Qingfeng's displeased expression, he sighed. "However, since Elder Li himself is interceding, I'll take a step back. Every wrong has a head, every debt has a master. Since Jiang Fan is the culprit, we'll only cause trouble for him. It has nothing to do with the rest of the Xu family."

The Xu family members were secretly overjoyed. Not implicating the Xu family was already a great concession from Qin Wenyuan. This was the best possible outcome.

Li Qingfeng showed a slight smile. "Master Qin, you are benevolent. I thank you on behalf of the Xu family."

Only Xu Zhengyan remained troubled. His heart sank. He asked, "Elder Li, could you also help Jiang Fan?" The Qin family was directing all their wrath solely at Jiang Fan. The price he would have to pay was imaginable.

Li Qingfeng frowned. He didn't care about Jiang Fan's fate; if he became disabled and couldn't go to the Azure Cloud Sect, all the better. It would save his precious disciple Xu Youran from being dragged down. His expression serious, he said, "Patriarch Xu, this elder has already done his best. Although Jiang Fan is young, he should bear full responsibility for his own actions. He will also grow from this experience; it might not be a bad thing for him."

Qin Wenyuan snorted with inherent authority, "Xu Zhengyan, you should be content! If it weren't for Elder Li's sake, your Xu family would not escape the crime of harboring a perpetrator today!"

Numerous clan members urged Xu Zhengyan not to anger the two important figures further. Otherwise, if Qin Wenyuan became enraged and broke his promise, the Xu family would also be implicated.

"But Xiao Fan..." Xu Zhengyan said, feeling a pang of reluctance. It was clear that he had provoked the Qin family for the Xu family's sake.

Just as he was speaking, a tall, upright figure quickly walked in from outside the door. Who else could it be but Jiang Fan? Seeing him, Xu Zhengyan said with a face full of guilt, "Xiao Fan, my Xu family has harmed you!" The other clan members also lowered their heads in shame, daring not to meet Jiang Fan's gaze.

Jiang Fan's eyes were calm as he casually scanned the Qin family members. With a cold gaze, he raised his brush and wrote: "Last time I spared your dog lives. This time, you don't know what's good for you and have come to your deaths again, haven't you?"

As soon as this note appeared, the Qin family members erupted.

Qin Changsheng let out an angry laugh. "Bastard! You don't even look at the situation, yet you dare to spout such nonsense? I'm telling you, if you don't give my Qin family a satisfactory explanation today, you won't leave this place!"

Li Qingfeng also frowned slightly. Looking at Jiang Fan's note, he couldn't help but shake his head. "Young man, be less arrogant and more humble, and you wouldn't be in this predicament today. Quickly kneel and apologize to Master Qin. You still have a small margin to negotiate with him. Otherwise, even I won't be able to protect you today."

Master Qin? Qin Wenyuan? Jiang Fan's gaze swept over and landed on Qin Wenyuan. This appearance... wasn't that Huang Wenyuan? He didn't recognize that the person before him was the disheveled old man from Floating Cloud Cave.

However, Qin Wenyuan instantly recognized Jiang Fan. Isn't this the three-star Soul Master who killed Xu Ganglie with one sword in Floating Cloud Cave? No, could he be a four-star Soul Master? His lips trembled. "You... you are Jiang Fan?"