Top-tier Unruly Master

Chapter 2242: Chapter 2277: Wanting to See Ding Fan

Ding Fan is not seeing anyone now, just arranging for Wu Qingxia and the Fourth Elder to meet with visitors, and if that doesn’t work, Zhong Zhiyong will step in. Meanwhile, he resides alone in the Ding Mansion’s rear courtyard, pondering on how to meet Herr Ningshuang and Herr Rufeng, the two sisters.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, yet Ding Fan still had not made up his mind, when a special guest arrived one day—it was Madam Yan.

Upon her arrival, Ding Fan could not refuse to see her, and asked Wu Qingxia to bring Madam Yan to the backyard, where he received her in the side hall.

Crimson Flame remained standing behind Ding Fan, still donning that ghost mask. Madam Yan’s complexion looked much healthier than it had before; she wore a black dress, black pearl earrings, and even her necklace was made of black pearls, complementing her fair and smooth skin, which rendered Madam Yan extraordinarily cold and alluring.

Madam Yan came alone, and upon entering the side hall, she bowed to Ding Fan and respectfully said, "Madam Yan greets Young Master Ding."

This mannerism was entirely that of a subordinate toward a superior, which made Ding Fan feel a bit embarrassed. He said to Madam Yan, "Madam, there’s no need for such formality. Please have a seat. Someone, serve tea!"

The maid served fragrant tea, but Madam Yan did not drink; she merely glanced at Crimson Flame and then said, "Young Master Ding, could I speak with you alone for a moment?"

Crimson Flame’s cold eyes looked at Madam Yan, a gentle pressure emanating from him, but Ding Fan said to him, "Crimson Flame, please step outside for a break."

Upon hearing Ding Fan’s words, Crimson Flame cast a warning glance at Madam Yan before disappearing in a flash, leaving only Ding Fan and Madam Yan in the room, which made Ding Fan feel even more awkward. He smiled at Madam Yan and said, "Madam, how is the situation at Daozhen Villa? Has everything else in Tianmu Sea been regained?"

"Thanks to Young Master Ding’s blessing, Daozhen Villa is doing well!"

Madam Yan nodded slightly to Ding Fan and said, "As for the other places you asked about, Young Master Ding, you should be more aware than I am. The island masters and clan leaders are eager to reside in Yuexia City; aren’t there still dozens of them in the council chamber outside?"

Her words had a hint of jealousy, and Ding Fan detected it and understood why she spoke this way. The Herr Family used to be the overlord of Tianmu Sea, and people frequented Daozhen City for business. But now, no one goes there; instead, they’ve all come to Yuexia City. With Tianmu Sea having a new master, it’s natural for Madam Yan to feel a bit sour and resentful.

Ding Fan remained silent for a while, looking at Madam Yan, and seriously said, "Madam, there’s no need to speak to me like this. I have never had ambitions to dominate. Tianmu Sea was yours in the past, and it will be yours in the future. Soon, I will leave this place, and it’s not just Tianmu Sea I’m leaving, it’s also the Northern Wastelands. Maybe... we might never meet again in our later years."

Had it not been for Herr Ningshuang and Herr Rufeng, Ding Fan might have sent all the Skeleton Sect disciples into Ye Family’s alternate world, and he would have gone to the Central Plains with Crimson Flame.

He aimed to go to the Central Plains to seek out the Sirius Clan and to Tongzhou to find Xia Mengqing.

Summer Mengqing had never left Ding Fan’s heart. He never intended to become a ruler of Tianmu Sea or even the Northern Wastelands, so what Zheng Tianxing gifted was simply flattering the wrong way.

The Central Plains are vast and unknown what may be encountered upon arrival; moreover, Ding Fan intends to go to Tongzhou. One day, he might perish during this journey, which is why he said they may never meet again for the rest of their lives.

"Are you saying you’re leaving?"

Madam Yan was shocked, a deep sense of fear arose in her heart, and she quickly changed her expression and said, "Ding Fan, how can you leave? You mustn’t leave. I was merely joking. Right now, the Herr Family can’t stabilize Tianmu Sea. If you were to leave, Tianmu Sea would fall into chaos again."

Despite being frustrated with the situation, Madam Yan was wise enough to know Ding Fan shouldn’t leave. This isn’t a joke; if Ding Fan leaves, Herr Family will be swallowed by other Fifth Grade forces or families within Tianmu Sea.

"That’s not something I can manage!"

Ding Fan resolutely said, "Matters concerning Tianmu Sea are to be handled by Tianmu Sea’s people. Today, I can save you all once, but I can’t save you forever. I live not to save you; I have other matters. I must go to Central Plains."

Seeing Ding Fan’s firm resolution, Madam Yan was utterly shaken. She realized Ding Fan was not joking about leaving the Northern Wastelands.

Madam Yan dreaded experiencing another war; she feared spending her life in an alternative world. She was genuinely scared.

Her eyes slightly shifted, she stood up and walked toward Ding Fan. Upon reaching him, she knelt on one knee, looked up, and said, "Young Master Ding, Madam Yan was wrong. I dare not any more. I now pledge loyalty to you on behalf of Herr Family. From now on, the master of Herr Family is you, Ding Fan. Herr Family will never defy your commands, and Madam Yan... will only follow you."

Madam Yan was kneeling at this moment, her neckline already low, and Ding Fan from above looked down to see her exquisite beauty along with the infinite allure within the neckline.

Madam Yan will only follow you?

Upon closer listening, those words seemed to carry another meaning, a very ambiguous one. Looking at Madam Yan’s current expression, Ding Fan believed that with just a slight hint from him, she would immediately shed her clothes and throw herself into his arms, allowing him to enjoy her as he pleased.

The situation was different now. Even though Zheng Tianxing had set up such a large scheme because of Ding Fan, to trap and kill He Daozhen and Herr Wanzhan, Madam Yan dared not express her dissatisfaction now.

Her nickname, Iron Lady, wasn’t given in vain. She was exceptionally clever and astute.

At this moment, she understood that as long as she clung to Ding Fan’s support, the Herr Family wouldn’t fall into decline and could survive in the Tianmu Sea again, allowing her to continue holding power there. For these reasons, she was willing to go all out.

There was no shortage of experts around Ding Fan, and the Herr Family had none now. To hold onto Ding Fan’s strong support, all she could offer was her own body.

Looking at the scene before him, Ding Fan couldn’t help but feel a bit tempted. He was, after all, a man, not a Liew Xiahui, nor a eunuch—he was a young man in his prime.

Faced with such a stunning beauty, an woman without a man, and one with whom, even if he were with her, he’d bear no responsibility.

One must realize that the person kneeling before him, willingly offering herself, was a goddess longed for day and night by countless families and powers in the Tianmu Sea.

If it weren’t for the current circumstances, Ding Fan would indeed have acted without hesitation, boldly embracing her. However, in the present times, he felt a deep sense of guilt. If it weren’t for him, Zheng Tianxing wouldn’t have created such a grand scheme, and taking advantage of others’ vulnerability was something he despised. A true man should win a woman’s heart willingly, rather than through a transaction involving her body.

Ding Fan pondered for a long while without moving, then spoke to Madam Yan, who was kneeling on the ground: "Madam, please rise. I do not need your Herr Family’s allegiance. Like I said, I will not act as some overlord. However, I will find ways to take care of your Herr Family. Ningshuang and Miss Rufeng are my friends, and I will definitely manage matters concerning my friends’ families."

Hearing Ding Fan’s words, Madam Yan joyfully jumped up and said, "Young Master Ding, does that mean you won’t be leaving anymore?"

"Leaving is definitely a must!"

Ding Fan replied firmly: "I am certainly going to the Central Plains, and the journey is already planned. It won’t take more than twenty days before I set out. However, I will leave behind several Sixth Level experts from the Divine Realm and will also brief Zheng Tianxing. With them present, the Four Great Royal Clans won’t dare to act recklessly."

Madam Yan, whose face had been radiant, dimmed again. She realized there was no way to retain Ding Fan here. As a successor of the Sirius Clan, how could he care for the small Tianmu Sea? Perhaps even the entire Northern Wastelands couldn’t attract his attention. The Central Plains was the center of the entire Divine Realm, the place for the strong.

The Central Plains were hundreds, nearly a thousand times larger than the Northern Wastelands, with countless Heaven and Earth Treasures, relics, treasures, and secret realms. In the Central Plains, one could obtain more Rare Spiritual Materials, comprehend the Heaven Earth True Insight, and have more opportunities on the path to becoming strong. It was the gathering place for all talents and unparalleled experts, a world far more thrilling than the Northern Wastelands.

"Did you say you’ll leave several Sixth Level experts from the Divine Realm?"

Recalling Ding Fan’s words, Madam Yan was somewhat puzzled. The Central Plains was far more dangerous than the Northern Wastelands. For such reasons, wouldn’t he need to take all his experts with him to ensure his own safety?

Ding Fan immediately noticed Madam Yan’s confusion but did not offer much explanation. He simply said to her, "Don’t worry about so much. Just stay well at Daozhen Villa. Develop your Herr Family’s power into the top force in Tianmu Sea. If there’s anything you can’t resolve, immediately send a message to Wu Qingxia. I will leave at least three Sixth Level experts from the Divine Realm. Protecting your Herr Family will be no problem. Tomorrow, I will go to Tianyuan Auction Venue to have a good discussion with Zheng Tianxing."

"Oh...!"

Madam Yan was completely relieved. Ding Fan was always true to his word. If he said he’d leave three Sixth Level experts from the Divine Realm, he wouldn’t deceive her. With these three experts, the safety of Tianmu Sea wouldn’t be a problem. With Zheng Tianxing also making arrangements, the Four Great Royal Clans wouldn’t dare to act rashly. Given their current state, they wouldn’t be able to unite and attack Tianmu Sea again, especially as the Zhao Family of Shenwu Country kept trying to curry favor with Ding Fan.

Madam Yan looked at Ding Fan with complex emotions. Any dissatisfaction with him had vanished without a trace. The deaths of Master Daozhen and Herr Wanzhan weren’t directly related to Ding Fan. At least, Ding Fan had never intended to harm the two of them.

At this time, Madam Yan regretted not luring Ding Fan to bed sooner. She regretted sending Xu Guotao to attack Skull Island. If it weren’t for that incident, there wouldn’t be this unbridgeable gap between her and Ding Fan.

"The Yan Family thanks Young Master Ding, so I shall take my leave!"

After another polite gesture, Madam Yan suddenly laughed and said, "After you visit the Tianyuan Auction House tomorrow, come to Daozhen Villa. Ningshuang and Miss Rufeng have long wanted to see you."

"They want to see me?"

Ding Fan was a bit speechless. If they really wanted to see him, they would have come with Madam Yan this time. Clearly, the two of them were upset with him. Just as Madam Yan thought, once a certain gap arises, it can never be mended.

Waving farewell to Madam Yan, Ding Fan sat alone in the hall, pondering. The statement he made about leaving within twenty days was not made lightly but was the result of serious consideration and thought.

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