Ye Tian's plan, Ning Fang's emotion

"Alright."

Zhong Dashan did not refuse and continued his introduction.

A quarter of an hour later, Ye Tian had a general understanding of the Ling Family's situation.

As one of Maple Leaf City's three major families, the Ling Family had been rooted in Maple Leaf City for hundreds of years, and there were many strong cultivators within their clan.

Not to mention Martial Generals, there were over twenty Martial Kings from their main family alone, and they also employed many Martial Kings responsible for protecting important members of the Ling Family, such as the bodyguards around Ling Bufan.

The Ling Family's strongest combat power consisted of only four individuals: the Ling Family Patriarch, who was Ling Bufan's grandfather, Ling Zhentian.

And Ling Zhentian's three sons: Ling Changyu, Ling Kongxiao, and Ling Changxiao.

Ling Zhentian was an old-school Quasi-Venerable expert, having reached this realm for over a hundred years.

Although he had been unable to break through to the Martial Venerable Realm, his cultivation had continuously improved, and it was said that he was only one opportunity away from the Martial Venerable Realm.

To break through to the Zun realm, Ling Zhentian had been in seclusion for decades, entrusting all family matters to his eldest son, Ling Changyu.

Ling Changyu was a Martial Emperor level 8, and his strength was formidable.

He had even cultivated the family's Zun Grade Upper Level cultivation technique to perfection and mastered multiple Zun Grade Upper Level martial arts to perfection.

Ling Changyu once defeated a level 9 Beast Emperor in the Changqing Mountain Range with his Martial Emperor level 8 cultivation, and his reputation spread throughout Maple Leaf City.

Ling Bufan was precisely Ling Changyu's youngest son.

Being a Martial King at a young age, and even possessing the potential of a Martial Venerable, he was deeply favored by Ling Zhentian and became the most pampered person among the Ling Family members.

The Ling Family hoped that Ling Bufan could reach the Martial Venerable Realm and lead the family to glory.

Therefore, they never interfered with his actions, only preventing him from provoking those he shouldn't; as for provoking people from other forces, their Ling Family could handle it.

It was also under this excessive indulgence that Ling Bufan committed various malicious acts.

The Ling Family's second Martial Emperor, Ling Kongxiao, was a level 5 Martial Emperor with high talent and the potential of a Quasi-Venerable.

However, what surprised Ye Tian was that Ling Kongxiao was the City Lord's disciple and deeply favored by the City Lord.

The City Lord even intended to cultivate Ling Kongxiao to be the future successor of the Dragon Ascension Auction House.

This news was not from Zhong Dashan; he didn't know about it.

Instead, Ning Fang, seeing Ye Tian's curiosity about the Ling Family, shared this information she knew.

"Ning Fang, are you sure Ling Kongxiao is the City Lord's disciple?"

Looking at the woman who had helped him explain multiple times before, Ye Tian had a good impression of her and had kept her seated beside him.

Ning Fang nodded and replied, "Sir, I actually heard about this from a distant cousin of mine."

"She works in the City Lord's Mansion, and once she saw Ling Kongxiao address the City Lord as 'teacher.' One day when we were chatting, she told me about it."

"Is that so? Then those previous matters are not hard to explain."

Upon learning this news, Ye Tian chuckled inwardly, understanding why Ling Bufan dared to order people to force their way into his private room at the Dragon Ascension Auction House to capture someone.

And the reason he had publicly threatened and shouted for auction items before.

"So, Sir, you should leave quickly. If you wait until the auction ends, Ling Bufan will definitely send people to kill you."

Having lived in Maple Leaf City for many years, Ning Fang deeply understood Ling Bufan's character.

"Ye Tian, this young lady is right. A wise man doesn't suffer immediate losses. Why don't we leave now to avoid being ambushed by that villain on the road?"

Zhong Dashan also advised Ye Tian.

He knew that ever since Ling Bufan set his sights on his daughter, he had been on tenterhooks, feeling very flustered, and only wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.

Zhong Qianqian knew her father's worries. Before, she had a carefree personality, but after what just happened, her demeanor became quiet.

She quietly held Ye Tian's arm with both hands, like an obedient younger sister from the Ling Family.

However, she looked up at Ye Tian.

Her bright eyes were filled with worry and a hidden fear deep within.

Seeing the young girl like this, Ye Tian's heart softened.

He guessed that Ling Bufan wanted to capture Zhong Qianqian, possibly because he discovered her while investigating him, which was why he sent people to capture her.

Given Ling Bufan's personality, if he failed to capture Zhong Qianqian this time, he would probably vent his anger on the Zhong Family afterwards.

Ye Tian felt a bit apologetic towards the two of them.

Immediately, Ye Tian patted the young girl's fair and soft hand and said:

"Qianqian, and Da Shan Brother, don't worry. Ling Bufan can't harm me, and I won't let anything happen to you."

'If he really dares to come, hmph! Then don't blame me for being ruthless.'

This sentence was said by Ye Tian in his heart, fearing that saying it aloud would scare the three of them.

After saying this, Ye Tian turned to Ning Fang beside him and said:

"You helped us this time and ruined Ling Bufan's plan. Given that villain's nature, he will surely retaliate against you."

"When that happens, bring your family and come with me. I will settle you down and ensure you don't live worse than you do here. Are you willing?"

Ye Tian didn't want Ling Bufan to target Ning Fang after he left.

Ning Fang had a good appearance; in his previous life, she would have been considered a great beauty scoring above 90 points.

Adding her cultivator's aura and mature, voluptuous body, she was completely at a celebrity level.

Such a woman would undoubtedly hold significant attraction for Ling Bufan.

"Sir, thank you. I am willing. Fangfang is willing to follow you for life."

Hearing Ye Tian's words, Ning Fang was first stunned, thinking she had misheard.

She knew Ling Bufan's character and had already planned to quietly leave Maple Leaf City after the auction ended.

However, just thinking about possibly wandering alone later, with no place to rely on, made her feel very desolate.

But Ning Fang hadn't expected Ye Tian to consider her and be willing to take her with him.

This made her cry tears of joy, and her almond-shaped eyes immediately filled with mist, then streamed down her beautiful cheeks.

"Alright, don't cry. It's also my fault for implicating you."

Seeing Ning Fang's tear-streaked face, Ye Tian awkwardly used a tissue to wipe away the tears from her eyes.

"No, Sir, I'm happy."

Ning Fang's face lit up with joy, letting Ye Tian wipe away the tears from her eyes.

She suddenly felt so fortunate to be treated with such tenderness by such a powerful expert.

Zhong Dashan didn't know why Ye Tian was so confident, but he still chose to believe Ye Tian and no longer brought up the matter of leaving.

Zhong Qianqian leaned her head on Ye Tian's shoulder, her eyes slightly narrowed.

It seemed that only by clinging to Ye Tian so tightly did she feel safer.

"Next up for auction is..."

The grand auction, held once every five years, had many items prepared.

The auction continued for over four hours before reaching the final main item.

"I believe all of you are waiting for the main item of this auction, aren't you? I now announce that lot number 288 is a Quasi-Venerable Rank weapon --- the Profound Death Lightning Pearl!"