The people in the tavern observed Li Fan. Regardless of his combat strength, to easily kill a fellow Condensed Core Realm cultivator from Medicine Cleansing Lake—such courage! Could he be an outsider, a powerful dragon?

Even if he was an outsider, daring to kill a disciple from Medicine Cleansing Lake outside Liuyue City required courage.

They glanced at the two dead men again. Cultivators of Medicine Cleansing Lake often practiced sorcery and consorted with demons, emanating a savage aura. Their arrogance today led to their own demise, so they deserved it.

After killing the Medicine Cleansing Lake cultivators, Li Fan continued to sit there, casually drinking and eating. His calm demeanor surprised the crowd. Did he not take the top forces of Liuyue City seriously?

At this moment, an old man brought another dish to Li Fan, and a voice entered Li Fan's ear: "Medicine Cleansing Lake in Liuyue City, the top power in the city, adept at demon control; many elders in the sect are Great Cultivators of the Sixth Realm, and there is an ancestor at the Seventh Realm."

"Divine Sense Transmission." Li Fan quietly tasted his wine, showing no surprise, but responded, "Who might you be, senior?"

Was this old man worried that I was unaware of Medicine Cleansing Lake's background?

"You should have someone by your side to protect you. Not only is Wen Ruyu wanted by the court, but you are also a key focus for them. Although there are more sects in Liuyue City, the court has deployed some power here too," the old man continued to transmit.

Li Fan paused at this, then smiled quietly, "Li Fan understands."

Knowing my identity and being aware of my junior brother, there's no need to say more about my background.

Generations of Li Mountain have produced many heroes. Though it is now considered to have declined, even without Great Sword Cultivators who can challenge the Saint Realm, there are still numerous cultivators below the Seventh Realm scattered across the world.

This old man is probably one of them.

"Are you a Qi Cultivator, young hero?" someone nearby asked, looking towards Li Fan. "Where do you come from?"

"From the wilderness," Li Fan replied, looking up.

Hearing Li Fan's reply, everyone thought he probably didn't want to reveal his origins.

Li Fan was a Qi Cultivator, while Huang Xiong beside him appeared to practice martial arts, and the young cultivator behind him carried a sword.

If they come from the same sect, top powers like the Da Li Dynasty are not many.

Could he be a student from a famous academy in the world?

"The cultivators of Medicine Cleansing Lake are not to be trifled with. If..." that person paused: "If you leave now, it might not be too late."

"I didn't provoke them. Could it be that Medicine Cleansing Lake wants to bully the weak?" Li Fan laughed and said, "Since the court is in Liuyue City, there should be reason within the city, right?"

Saying this, he stood up indifferently, "Let's go, we're going into the city."

Hmm??

Everyone was stunned, looking at Li Fan in disbelief. Did they guess wrong? Was he not from a force that could contend with Medicine Cleansing Lake but instead a newly entered genius cultivator to the martial world?

In the world of cultivators, reason?

If he has no strong backing, marching into Liuyue City so openly is tantamount to suicide, is it not?

This cultivator might be in the Condensed Core Realm, but he looks very young, just over twenty. Could he really be a reckless novice!

"Let's go, let's see."

Many people stood up to join, and the group headed towards the city gates of Liuyue City.

In the tavern, the old man shook his head at the wasted food on the table, then looked up at the departing crowd; in the martial world, there have never been a shortage of spectators.

As for Medicine Cleansing Lake, perhaps it deserves its fate.

Liuyue City.

Upon entering the towering city gates, the broad avenue paved with bluestone was extremely spacious, demons visible everywhere. However, the demons in the city were enslaved by human cultivators, called demon servants.

After entering the city, Li Fan and his companions flew in the air. In the sky above Liuyue City, cultivators flew everywhere. As the gateway to Yongzhou, this city where sects stand side by side is no less powerful than Yongzhou City.

Some even say that Liuyue City is not only the gateway to Yongzhou but also the central gateway to the Da Li Dynasty.

Stepping in here means entering the inner circle of the Da Li Dynasty.

"Sister Liu, it seems there's no need to worry about being brazen here. The cultivators here are just like this, look..." Li Fan said with a smile, looking at Liu Ji.

Liu Ji turned to look at him with a glance, then suddenly transformed into a Jiao Dragon.

"Thank you for your efforts," Li Fan said, standing on the back of the Jiao Dragon.

"Where to?" Liu Ji asked.

"Anywhere, we'll wait for them to come," Li Fan replied. He wasn't sure who would come for revenge first; it largely depended on the status of those two cultivators in Medicine Cleansing Lake.

Li Fan gazed into the distance, recalling what the cultivator said: Medicine Cleansing Lake possessed a method to evolve demons, and it was home to many demons, including numerous powerful Six Realm Demons. Truly, it was a treasure trove.

The cultivator who had come with Li Fan outside the city followed closely behind, curious about Li Fan's journey atop the Jiao Dragon. Was he relying on something, or was he genuinely naive about the world?

"What do you think of this young man?" someone discussed.

"He seems like a fledgling, oblivious to the vast heavens, yet there's also a hint that he's pretending to be weak," someone beside him quietly replied, unable to discern Li Fan's true intentions.

Liu Ji, transformed into a Jiao Dragon, wandered aimlessly through Liuyue City.

After a long while, from various directions in the distance, a grand procession of figures began to approach them.

"They're here."

Li Fan, who had been resting with his eyes closed atop the Jiao Dragon's back, opened them. Beneath the silver mask, his gaze turned towards the approaching direction, where he saw many cultivators also riding demons, blocking their path in no time.

The Jiao Dragon came to a halt. Li Fan scrutinized the opposition, noting an elder at the forefront, riding atop a giant python. The python's eyes hungrily fixated on Liu Ji.

The elder, advanced in years, donned a coat made from snake skin, exuding a sinister aura. He squinted like a poisonous snake towards Li Fan, his subtle presence hinting at Ning Dan Peak.

Beside him were over ten cultivators, all arriving on various demons, their cultivation also within the Ning Dan Realm.

Though no Sixth Realm Dao Body cultivators were present, the ease with which so many Ning Dan Realm cultivators were mobilized attested to Medicine Cleansing Lake's strength, and showed the Da Li Dynasty's inner regions' foundation.

"I am Fan Xian, a steward of Medicine Cleansing Lake. May I know the young hero's name, where you hail from, and why you killed our lake's cultivators?" the elder asked Li Fan, voice seemingly friendly.

"I come from the wilderness, having heard of the myriad great sects in Liuyue City, I came for trials. However, outside the city, two people inexplicably attacked with killing intent, claiming to be from Medicine Cleansing Lake, so I had to retaliate. Since you, elder, are a steward of Medicine Cleansing Lake, I trust you will handle this matter justly," Li Fan replied.

"I see," Fan Xian said with a smile, squinting his eyes and nodding. "Rest assured, Medicine Cleansing Lake is not unreasonable. Since there's a conflict, I invite the young hero to accompany us to the lake, where the elder will make a judgment."

Cultivators appeared around and below, to Medicine Cleansing Lake?

People in Liuyue City knew well what Medicine Cleansing Lake was. If one went, they might be fed to the demons there.

Li Fan hesitated briefly, then said, "What you said makes sense, elder. In that case, I'll accompany you all for a visit."

Fan Xian was momentarily taken aback by Li Fan's easy agreement, but then his smile broadened. These young people seemed promising, their cultivation not low, likely genius cultivators.

Yet, why did they seem so naive?

Was it really as he thought, merely some outsiders who hadn't heard of Medicine Cleansing Lake and, in a rash moment, killed its cultivators?

The cultivators who followed Li Fan also looked perplexed; this development was unexpected for them.

"In that case, please follow me," Fan Xian turned to lead the way, Liu Ji followed, and Medicine Cleansing Lake's cultivators surrounded them, firmly sealing Li Fan and his group's retreat, seemingly worried they might change their minds.

However, the journey was smooth, without any anomalies from Li Fan and his group, as they followed all the way to Medicine Cleansing Lake.

Medicine Cleansing Lake was located to the west of Liuyue City, backed by the West Mountain, covering an expansive area.

This kind of large sect power spanned over a hundred miles, with a lake within the sect where water flowed from the West Mountain into Liuyue City — that was Medicine Cleansing Lake, dotted with numerous buildings on either side of the lake, and demon energy wafted overhead.

Upon entering Medicine Cleansing Lake, the lake's water churned below, sending demon energy rising. Several pairs of eyes could be seen within, staring at Liu Ji.

"We've arrived," Fan Xian said with a smile, halting and turning to face Li Fan and his group. Behind them, a miasma rose, blocking out the sky and isolating Medicine Cleansing Lake from the outside world.

"Elder, where are the elders of Medicine Cleansing Lake?" Li Fan asked.

"Elders of Medicine Cleansing Lake?" The old man smiled at Li Fan. "Even I can't easily meet them. Do you, someone about to be demon fodder, wish to see the elders?"

As he spoke, the sound of rushing water was heard, spraying up as demons leaped into the air from Medicine Cleansing Lake, shrouding the sky in demon energy, encircling Li Fan and his group.

Fan Xian's smile turned sinister. Before, he was concerned that outside the lake he might not capture Li Fan and the others, but now, here, he was at ease.

"These humans are all talented cultivators, and their delicate skin will be a fine feast for you beasts," Fan Xian said, looking at the surrounding demons.

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