The cold voice of Xu Fan echoed in the hall for a long time, leaving everyone dumbfounded. Even Elder Niu and Old Liu hadn't expected something like this to happen.

After all, there was a life-saving bond between Xu Fan and Song Ling'er, and now, it's just over?

However, in the blink of an eye, the two understood the scene in front of them.

The warmth and coldness of the mortal world, having lived a great many years, they naturally saw too much.

Can this be blamed on Xu Fan?

Of course not!

After Song Ling'er joined the Pill Divine Valley, her status rose and her attitude changed, which was only natural. Moreover, the trouble between Wang Chong and Xu Fan was Wang Chong's doing!

So, can we blame Song Ling'er?

Of course not either.

Song Ling'er was about to join the Pill Divine Valley; just as her future seemed bright, suddenly came the news that Xu Fan intended to kill Wang Chong.

Any normal person would be angry if they encountered such a thing, wouldn't they?

Moreover, both of them were young, at an age full of pride and impulsiveness, so it's no surprise that such a thing would happen.

More concerning to the two than this incident was that Xu Fan agreed to spare Wang Chong's life!

As long as Wang Chong didn't die, then everyone would be happy!

For a moment, smiles appeared on the faces of Elder Niu and Old Liu, relieved, and the onlookers also collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

Moments ago, Wang Chong had been threatening to massacre the entire base! Given Wang Chong's status, such a thing could really happen!

But now, with Wang Chong alive, the wrath of the Pill Divine Valley would naturally fall on Xu Fan alone.

No one noticed the fleeting exchange of glances between Xu Fan and Song Ling'er, both showing a faint sadness.

In truth, today's performances from both of them, including the declaration of severance, were staged for Old Liu and Elder Niu.

As Elder Niu said, Xu Fan might not fear death or the threat of the Pill Divine Valley, but Song Ling'er couldn't bear such a risk.

Only by acting out such a scene could Song Ling'er clear herself of suspicion and extricate herself, avoiding the turmoil.

Although on the surface, their plan succeeded, in reality, it was a desperate move.

If only Xu Fan were strong enough, if only Song Ling'er's alchemy skills were superior, they wouldn't need to resort to such subtlety.

But no matter how talented the two were, they were merely youths.

The sadness in Song Ling'er came from their impending separation; after this scene, they were unlikely to meet again.

Unless... Xu Fan becomes powerful enough to be above any threat!

And Xu Fan's sadness came from not being strong enough now; he desperately needed to grow stronger!

"Cough, cough, Master Xu, Young Master Wang Chong is, after all, an emissary of the Pill Divine Valley and represents its visage."

"Though he deserves to live, could you show leniency, Master Xu? Our Pill Divine Valley is willing to compensate with elixirs."

Having secured Wang Chong's life, Elder Niu stepped forward once again, seeking to salvage the Pill Divine Valley's dignity.

"Exactly, the Pill Divine Valley is not short on elixirs! As long as Master Xu relents, you can name whatever elixir you desire!"

Despite Old Liu's inner wish for Xu Fan to discipline Wang Chong, thinking of his own fate after returning to the Pill Divine Valley sent shivers down his spine, prompting him to persuade Xu Fan as well.

However, what chilled the two was Xu Fan's even colder sneer.

"Heh."

"Don't you appreciate a good turn? When I say a living death, it means a living death!"

Hearing Xu Fan's icy voice, a chill ran down their spines, reminding them that Xu Fan was undoubtedly in a foul mood after such events. Who wouldn't be at his age?

"Yes, yes, Master Xu is right, we were too hasty."

Both apologized repeatedly, lowering their heads, not daring to utter another word.

If Xu Fan were provoked again, and impulsively changed his mind about sparing Wang Chong, their guilt would be immense!

Slap!

Xu Fan slapped Wang Chong across the face, but this time, he didn't send Wang Chong flying, only causing him to stagger.

After all, Wang Chong's pants were already wet. If Xu Fan had sent him flying, it might have started raining, a scene too graphic and a smell too strong that even Xu Fan dared not envision it.

The slap snapped Wang Chong, whose mind was blank, back to consciousness.

Thud!

For all his earlier bravado, the first thing Wang Chong did upon regaining his senses was kneel before Xu Fan, bowing like a pounding garlic.

"Master Xu, I was wrong! Please, don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

Wang Chong's display elicited involuntary twinges on people's faces. Just when he was in utmost danger, he repeatedly provoked Xu Fan's limit, and now Xu Fan explicitly stated he would spare Wang Chong's life, yet Wang Chong kneeled and begged for mercy.

Clearly, Wang Chong, was too preoccupied with fear to even realize what had happened.

Xu Fan's eyelid twitched slightly.

Luckily, Elder Niu and Old Liu were present, or the earlier performance would have been in vain!

"No need to fret, Young Master Wang. I won't kill you."

Looking at Wang Chong's increasingly wet attire and the intensifying odor, even Xu Fan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, softening his voice a bit.

"Thank you, Master Xu! Thank you for sparing me! I will serve you unconditionally from now on!"

Hearing Xu Fan wouldn't kill him, Wang Chong beamed with joy, his wet pants finally halting their spread as he repeatedly bowed to Xu Fan like pounding garlic.

Everyone showed expressions of utmost disdain, even Xu Fan was no exception.

The smell dispersed... it was just appallingly repulsive.

Pinching his nose, Xu Fan swept a sleeve, the wind stirred by spiritual power instantly dispersing the odor in the hall.

"Slap yourself a hundred times! Get lost!"

Without hesitation, Wang Chong began slapping himself hard, each slap resounding crisply, and with such force that it seemed harsher than Xu Fan's previous few slaps, a display where anyone who tried to stop him from hitting himself would have to fight him.

It was only nearing the brink of death Wang Chong realized how precious life was.

The slapping sounds slowly ceased, not even halfway to a hundred, and Wang Chong had already fainted. Old Liu, after consulting with Xu Fan, took Wang Chong and Song Ling'er and hastily left the base, fleeing towards the Pill Divine Valley as if for their lives.

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