Chapter 197 Serving as a Slave

Perhaps sensing that her excuse had been seen through, Dugu Meng's beautiful face instantly flushed crimson, and her words became somewhat stumbled.

"Young Master Ye, don't overthink it... I just... I just..."

"Miss Dugu, if you have something to say, just say it directly. If Ye Fan can do it, I naturally won't refuse."

"But if I cannot, I ask for your understanding regarding my difficulties."

Since Ye Fan had put it that way, Dugu Meng threw caution to the wind. She actually pulled open the silk ribbon at her waist, and as her clothes slid down, they revealed a delicate body that looked as if it were carved from white jade.

Even though Ye Fan had admired countless beautiful sights, the seductive scene before him still made it difficult for him to look away.

Especially since he had just had a brief taste with Yun Li, he was currently in a state of being neither here nor there. Facing this sudden temptation, he felt his breathing quicken for a moment and instinctively wanted to reach out and play with her a bit.

Dugu Meng was one in ten thousand in terms of both figure and looks; even standing next to Su Ningxue and the other women, she wouldn't lose by much.

Long, fair, beautiful legs, a slender willow waist paired with towering peaks—she was a top-spec super sports car through and through.

Watching her, Ye Fan's throat couldn't help but move, wishing he could floor the gas pedal to the end.

But just as Ye Fan couldn't resist wanting to take a test drive, two silent tears slid down Dugu Meng's face.

"Young Master Ye, I know doing this is very lowly, but I really have no other way."

"You saw today's situation as well. If you hadn't stepped in to save us, my Wushuang City would have already been destroyed."

"I don't ask for any official status. As long as you can help Wushuang City survive this disaster, I am willing to be your slave or maid for the rest of my life."

...

Dugu Meng spoke with extreme emotion and couldn't help but burst into tears, simply kneeling before Ye Fan, appearing ready to let him ravage her as he pleased.

Despite the incredibly erotic scene before him, Ye Fan had already cleared his head—or rather, he should have long ago expected this would be the reason.

Ye Fan was already clear about the grievances between Wushuang City and the Gao Family, but he clearly didn't want to wade into these muddy waters.

After all, there was a Golden Core Realm Cultivator involved, and Ye Fan wasn't some Saint who would risk his life for someone he had just met by chance.

Being able to help Wushuang City deal with Gao Da was already a massive favor, enough to repay Dugu Meng's kindness for taking care of Yun Li during this time. Other matters were clearly beyond the scope.

"I'm sorry, I am only a Core Formation Realm Cultivator. I might be able to fight Cultivators of the same generation, but the Gao Family has a Golden Core Realm Cultivator presiding over them. I'm afraid I cannot help with that," Ye Fan declined.

"But... I heard Yun Li say that you once defeated a Golden Core Realm Cultivator!"

Dugu Meng seemed to have grasped the last straw of hope, her eyes full of anticipation.

Hearing this, Ye Fan showed a helpless expression. He didn't even need to ask to know that Yun Li must have talked him up a bit too much.

"It's true that I've defeated a Golden Core Realm Cultivator, but that was just delivering the final blow while the opponent was heavily injured. If we were to fight face-to-face, I wouldn't have a certain chance of victory," Ye Fan quickly explained.

"How can this be..."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Meng showed a look of utter despair, collapsing on the ground for a long while without any reaction.

Ye Fan sighed lightly and used his own clothes to cover Dugu Meng's body, telling her that he was powerless in this matter and that she should find someone more capable.

"Find someone more capable? If there were really another way, why would I degrade myself?"

Dugu Meng's tears fell like rain. She stated bluntly that Wushuang City was isolated and without help; the various powers in Liaoyuan Prefecture were all wishing for it to be destroyed by the Gao Family so they could carve up this piece of fat together.

Although Wushuang City had stood in Liaoyuan Prefecture for thousands of years, it was ultimately an outside power and even now couldn't integrate into the region.

The people living here were almost all of the Southwest Continent Bloodline. Once Wushuang City was breached, not only would the Dugu Family be completely wiped out, but the fate of these people could also be imagined.

Ye Fan's expression couldn't help but turn a bit more serious upon hearing this, but in the end, he still shook his head.

Although he sympathized with these people, the risk of this matter was too great. Without absolute certainty or sufficient benefits, Ye Fan would definitely not intervene.

"Miss Dugu, please go back. I will be leaving this place tomorrow morning."

Ye Fan directly issued an order for her to leave. The despair on Dugu Meng's beautiful face deepened, but since things had come to this, she could only exit the room.

"I'm sorry, Young Master Ye. It was my lack of consideration. Don't worry, what happened tonight won't be spread abroad," Dugu Meng said while wiping her tears.

Soon, Ye Fan was once again the only one left in the room. Although he had clearly made a decision, his eyes were full of complexity.

Ye Fan thought for a long time, his mind filled with Dugu Meng's despairing expression and the innocent citizens in the city.

Once Wushuang City was broken, nine out of ten of these people would likely die.

Thinking of this, Ye Fan took out that heaven mending pill and only made a decision after long deliberation.

"I'll take a gamble and see."

...

This night was a sleepless one for many people. Yun Li was too shy to sleep all night, while Dugu Meng was full of worry, not knowing how to deal with the Gao Family's upcoming retaliation.

Dugu Jin was summoned to the Ancestral Hall by his own Old Ancestor, and who knows what they were discussing again.

The two brothers, Yun Shan and Yun Hao, understood even more that they shouldn't stay here for long and asked Yun Li to leave with them early the next morning.

Yun Li clearly hadn't realized that the Gao Family's revenge was imminent, but she obviously couldn't go against her father's wishes and could only run to say goodbye to Dugu Meng early on.

Although she had known this would be the result, Dugu Meng still couldn't hide the disappointment on her face, only squeezing out a smile after a long pause.

"Be careful on the road. Come back to visit when you have time."

Just as Dugu Meng finished speaking, she saw Ye Fan walking toward her.

Recalling how she had stood stark naked before him last night, Dugu Meng's face couldn't help but burn, and for a moment, she felt completely at a loss.

But just as Ye Fan was about to say something, Dugu Jin came running over in a hurry, his expression suggesting that something monumental had happened.

"Young Friend Ye, our clan's Old Ancestor requests your presence. I hope you can do us the honor of going there," Dugu Jin said with a face full of urgency.

Upon hearing that the Old Ancestor requested his presence, Dugu Meng's face instantly turned extremely ugly; the thing she worried about most had happened.

Ye Fan was also stunned upon hearing this. Seeing Dugu Jin's anxious appearance, he didn't say much and immediately went to the Ancestral Hall for the meeting.

Inside the dim and dark secret room, an old man who looked like he had one foot in the grave sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, with violent coughing sounds coming from him from time to time.

"Old Ancestor, Young Friend Ye has been brought here," Dugu Jin said respectfully.

The old man nodded and motioned for Dugu Jin to withdraw first. Soon, only the two of them were left in the secret room.

"Junior Ye Fan greets Old Ancestor Dugu," Ye Fan said, bowing with hands cupped.

Old Ancestor Dugu sized Ye Fan up. Although he was mentally prepared, he was still somewhat dazed until several violent coughs shook him awake.

"Senior, you are..."

"It's nothing... it's just that my Lifespan is coming to an end," Old Ancestor Dugu said indifferently.