Chapter 39 The Murderer?

Ye Fan also just reacted; the foundation establishment pill was truly a hot potato.

If it were just one pill, it would be fine, but for him, a 'cripple,' to suddenly obtain three, countless people in the shadows must be green with envy.

If he kept all these foundation establishment pills, who knows what kind of trouble it might attract.

It was better to do a favor for others and offer them directly to the Sect Head, thereby earning a large amount of goodwill.

Although the Sect Head was the head of the Sect, it didn't mean he could use various resources freely; the foundation establishment pill was extremely precious even to him.

Even if he didn't need it himself, who didn't have younger relatives or kin? Even the Sect Head couldn't avoid these worries.

As soon as Ye Fan spoke, the numerous Disciples also came back to their senses, inwardly cursing him as a complete sycophant.

For him to have relied on a woman was one thing, but now he was openly 'bribing' the Sect Head—this was simply too shameless.

Many high-ranking members of the Sect who harbored their own schemes also frowned; they had clearly been planning to get their hands on the foundation establishment pills, but now they could only give up that idea.

The Sect Head coughed twice to cover his awkwardness, then said with a serious expression, "Cultivators like us must never belittle ourselves. Although your Aptitude is poor, your future achievements may not necessarily be low."

"Very well, this Sect Head will help you keep them for a while. If one foundation establishment pill is not enough for a Breakthrough, you can come and take the others back then."

"Yes, thank you for the Sect Head's kind intentions." Ye Fan said, moved to tears.

Watching the genuine affection between the two, many Senior Brothers cursed the Sect Head as shameless in their hearts, but they were utterly helpless.

Once this item fell into the Sect Head's hands, it would be difficult to get it back.

They could only rack their brains, calculating what benefits they could offer in exchange.

No one expected Ye Fan to be so ruthless, giving away two foundation establishment pills just like that.

This display of courage was quite impressive, causing many high-ranking members to re-examine this 'cripple' who relied on a woman.

After Ye Fan's maneuvering, the Sect Head found him more and more pleasing to the eye.

He planned to take Ye Fan in as a Personal Disciple on Tongtian Peak, considering it repayment for this favor.

But just as the Sect Head was about to announce this order, a furious roar echoed from the venue.

"Ye Fan, you murderer! Give me back my nephew's life!"

As the words fell, the noisy venue instantly fell silent, and everyone subconsciously looked toward the source of the sound.

The speaker appeared to be around fifty or sixty years old, exuding a powerful spiritual pressure, revealing him to be a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator.

Ye Fan frowned slightly, clearly seeing him for the first time, and had no idea who the nephew he mentioned was.

"Could it be... No way, it couldn't be such a coincidence?"

Ye Fan didn't recognize the speaker, but the Sect Head and many high-ranking members did.

"Deacon Yan, what do you mean by saying Ye Fan is a murderer? Who is your nephew?" the Sect Head asked with a frown.

"Surname Yan?"

As soon as the Sect Head spoke, Ye Fan immediately understood most of the situation, guessing that the Yan Family must have discovered something.

However, he felt no panic whatsoever and signaled Murong Wan and Yun Li with his eyes, preparing the two women as well.

Yan Kai was a deacon in the Law Enforcement Hall. Although he wasn't a very important high-ranking figure in the Sect, his special position gave him some power, and he lived quite comfortably.

He was a deacon in the Law Enforcement Hall, but in the Yan Family, he was one of the supporters of Yan Jingyun's bid for succession, placing high hopes on his nephew.

But not long ago, Yan Jingyun's life tablet shattered without any warning, startling Yan Kai into jumping out of bed and forcibly interrupting a Dual Cultivation session, which caused problems with his physical body.

He couldn't believe that someone with Yan Jingyun's strength would actually die during a trial.

Yan Jingyun's death was a small matter, but it represented the collapse of his years of investment.

At the same time, the Yan Family would definitely investigate thoroughly, and if he were implicated, it would be troublesome.

Yan Kai hurriedly investigated what had happened, but the results made his expression even uglier.

It turned out that Yan Jingyun wasn't the only one who died; his core faction was almost wiped out—a full few dozen people were killed almost simultaneously. When the news spread, the Yan Family was thrown into chaos.

Yan Jingyun was, after all, one of the heirs to the next Family Head position; his death was a major issue, and the Yan Family absolutely needed an explanation.

After an investigation by Yan Kai and others, they quickly discovered the reason Yan Jingyun had gathered his forces.

"To surround and kill Ye Fan."

Yan Kai had long heard about the enmity between Ye Fan and Yan Jingyun, but he had only regarded it as a feud between juniors, not worth their status to interfere.

Moreover, Yan Jingyun held all the advantages of time, location, and manpower. If he couldn't even deal with a cripple, then he shouldn't compete for the position of Family Head anyway.

But Yan Kai never dreamed that such a cripple would actually counter-kill Yan Jingyun.

Although there was no substantive evidence, Yan Kai still felt that this matter was inextricably linked to Ye Fan.

He must have used some despicable means to ambush Yan Jingyun.

Yan Kai rushed to the venue with many clansmen and happened to catch them in the act, leading to everything happening now.

"Reporting to the Sect Head! This Ye Fan is inherently cruel and vicious, having slaughtered dozens of Yan Family Disciples, including Yan Jingyun. I implore the Sect Head to uphold justice for me!"

As Yan Kai spoke, his eyes were slightly red. If it hadn't been in front of so many high-ranking Sect members, he would have already struck down Ye Fan.

Who knew that after these words came out, everyone's expressions, including the Sect Head's, looked somewhat strange.

Ye Fan killed dozens of Yan Family members, including Yan Jingyun?

Are you insane?

Ye Fan was a well-known waste, only at the Qi Refining Realm, First Level. If he could kill Yan Jingyun, that would be the greatest joke under heaven, let alone those dozens of Yan Family members.

Without Ye Fan needing to speak in his own defense, Tie Wuqing was the first to jump out and object.

"Deacon Yan, do you have any evidence for what you are saying?" Tie Wuqing said with a stern face.

"Ev-evidence..."

Yan Kai was stunned by the question.

He had only just arrived at the venue and had no idea what had happened before.

He still assumed Ye Fan was just a waste at the Qi Refining Realm, First Level, thinking he didn't need any evidence to take him down.

"Once we interrogate him, the evidence will naturally appear."

Yan Kai, accustomed to acting tyrannically during his years in the Law Enforcement Hall, blurted it out unconsciously, immediately causing an uproar both inside and outside the venue.

Tie Wuqing's face instantly darkened upon hearing this. He angrily rebuked Yan Kai for being utterly reckless.

Accusing someone of such a grave crime without evidence, and even intending to coerce a confession through force—this was truly outrageous!

The pressure of a Core Formation Realm Expert was unleashed, instantly draining the color from Yan Kai's face. Only then did he realize he had made a huge mistake.

Yan Kai hurriedly knelt down, intending to apologize, but the Yan Family members behind him were not having it.

These people were not Joyous Union Sect Disciples; they had only followed Yan Kai to boost his momentum.

They were used to acting arrogantly in the Family and had never been spoken to like this, so they immediately became indignant.

These fellows started shouting that the Joyous Union Sect must give an explanation, or they would never leave.

As soon as these words were spoken, Yan Kai's face turned green. He cursed these fools internally for being utterly useless and only capable of messing things up.