Urban Most Awesome Dad - Chapter 405

Chapter 405: Chapter 405: Origin of the Evil Spirit_1

Qian Zongsheng’s words were clearly meant for someone’s benefit, and Xu Fan, with his strong Divine Sense, could easily discern whether the other party was sincere.

If it was just lip service for the occasion, Xu Fan definitely wouldn’t bother listening.

What surprised Xu Fan was that Gao Ziling was also looking at him with determination, standing silently, but his fists were clenched tightly.

After witnessing Xu Fan’s strength, this fellow still had the guts to try to stop him from attacking civilians, which was commendable for his dedication and sense of duty.

Xu Fan couldn’t help but ponder; of the two hidden masterminds, Huang Yechun had been sent to his death first, but the other was still at large, above the law. Furthermore, Xu Qiyin, as the mastermind, was the one who had approved this decision, with Huang Yechun serving merely as the dog-headed military advisor and high-level enforcer.

With this in mind, Xu Fan felt quite irritated, but after weighing the pros and cons, he felt that impatience could mess up his grand plans.

Once he resolved to kill Xu Qiyin, he was confident he could send Xu Qiyin to his death even with Qian Zongsheng and Gao Ziling trying to stop him together.

But from that moment on, he would be listed as a wanted criminal by the Flame Dragon Organization and become a public enemy of the Ancient Martial World, pursued by all.

If Xu Fan were alone, he wouldn’t care about this and would unquestionably choose to follow his own feelings, holding no one in regard.

But now, he had Xu Yixue, Tongtong, and some dear friends. If he acted recklessly, the outcome would become what he didn’t wish to see.

Seeing Xu Fan lost in contemplation for a while, Gao Ziling felt slightly reassured and opened his mouth to discourage him, “Protector Xu, to persist in doing something that mustn’t be done will only bring harm to oneself.”

After speaking, Gao Ziling assumed a stance somewhat akin to “White Crane Spreads Its Wings,” with his left hand stretched down two feet in front of him and his right hand raised, two feet behind, shaped like an eagle’s claw.

By his posture, it seemed that if Xu Fan dared to make a move, he would not hesitate to strike at Xu Fan.

Xu Fan’s brows knitted slightly, and he felt displeased. He had no intention of making enemies with the Flame Dragon Organization, but if Gao Ziling sought death, Xu Fan would oblige.

Seeing the atmosphere between the two suddenly tense, Qian Zongsheng stealthily moved a step forward, subtly shielding half of Gao Ziling’s body, and said, “Protector Xu, the headquarters have reviewed your application to join, and it was approved this morning. Therefore, as of today, you are a member of the Flame Dragon Organization, and indeed a Protector of the wild rank. I believe your strength actually outstrips the early Grandmaster level, so the headquarters will soon adjust and raise your rank.”

“So, I have been in touch with high-level officials of bureau Z along the way, asking them to do their best to suppress the incident that happened here today. If you cease now, the situation is still under control, and it won’t spiral out of hand. By the way, your darling daughter is just four years old, right? If you cannot properly accompany her as she grows up, it will surely leave a lifelong regret.”

After speaking, Qian Zongsheng also breathed a sigh of relief; he believed that Xu Fan would not be foolish and would understand the implications of what he had said. To be more specific and meticulous might backfire and have the opposite effect.

After listening carefully, Xu Fan had an epiphany. His reason for acting was not only to give the hidden mastermind a “huge surprise” but also to deter the petty and evil so that his family could be free from the machinations and threats of the Ancient Martial World, to no longer face danger.

If, to kill Xu Qiyin, he demonstrated his Divine prowess publicly without restraint, even his current life would be greatly affected.

The thought of Tongtong made it impossible for Xu Fan to imagine the situations she might face because of him. Tongtong was both his armor and his vulnerability.

With this thought, Xu Fan nodded and decided it was time to stop.

Nevertheless, unable to calm his agitation, he said coldly, “But he must apologize to me in person, or I won’t let him off the hook.”

Hmm?

Confused, Qian Zongsheng and Gao Ziling looked at Xu Fan. The former furrowed his brows and said, “Protector Xu, an apology is just a formality, is it really that important?”

Qian Zongsheng spoke with some indifference, trying to downplay the significance of the apology. In reality, he was worried that if Xu Qiyin inadvertently angered Xu Fan, it could provoke him again, possibly even leading to violence, and they could only stand by helplessly as it happened.

Xu Fan’s lips suddenly curled into a smile tinged with mockery as he spoke directly, “Minister Qian is truly worried. Since I’ve decided to give him a break, naturally, I won’t go back on my word. Of course, if he doesn’t apologize sincerely, I do indeed have a bit of a temper, and you’ll have to think of a way to handle that.”

Seeing that Xu Fan’s tone didn’t seem deceitful, Qian Zongsheng sighed and could only agree to Xu Fan’s request, saying, “Alright, but Protector Gao and I must accompany Protector Xu the whole way.”

“No problem.” Xu Fan shrugged.

The three of them joined together, stepped onto the stairs in front of the hotel, and entered the hotel’s main entrance with steady and composed steps. All the while, the hotel staff and guests, sensing trouble, had already kept their distance.

After entering the hotel lobby on the first floor, Xu Fan paused and turned to Qian Zongsheng, “Minister Qian, you mentioned that Huang Yechun comes from ‘that place.’ Could you be more explicit?”

Qian Zongsheng nodded and said, “It’s not a specific location, but rather refers to an organization—one that Protector Xu has already had contact with.”

“Black Blade Organization?”

Xu Fan pondered.

“Yes,” Qian Zongsheng’s eyes cast a chilling light, and he said coldly, “The Black Blade Organization has mastered an extremely evil technique called Evil Spirit Possession, which allows the power of an evil spirit to fill one’s own body, tremendously boosting strength for a short period—the transformation Huang Yechun underwent was terrifying.”

“As for the source of these evil spirits, we have to go back several hundred years to an ancient battlefield in the Sichuan basin. After a fierce battle with over a million casualties, the unique topography of this place—a basin within a basin, perpetually shrouded in dense fog, never seeing the light of day—made it an excellent natural gathering place for yin energy. The souls trapped there increased in number over time, leading to constant chilling winds that made it uninhabitable for ordinary people due to the harmful yin energy.”

“After the Black Blade Organization discovered this location, they moved their headquarters there to breed wandering spirits and fierce ghosts. Once their strength reached a certain level, they were known as evil spirits. Within the Black Blade Organization, typically high-ranking members, or those who have made significant contributions, or those tasked with special missions, would be rewarded with an evil spirit. It would reside within their bodies, summoned during combat, and often allow them to overpower foes of higher rank. Naturally, the power of the evil spirits constantly depletes, so every short while, fresh human blood must be provided. Otherwise, the evil spirits would turn on their masters, consuming the blood within their hosts.”

“Because breeding evil spirits requires constant killing, the Black Blade Organization is regarded as demon-like within the Ancient Martial World, a blight that everyone wishes to exterminate.”

“Fortunately, three years ago, our Flame Dragon Organization led various forces from the Ancient Martial World to besiege the Black Blade Organization. Not only did we destroy their headquarters, but we also sent the spirits and fierce ghosts being bred there into the cycle of reincarnation and destroyed the geomancy of the yin gathering place to prevent future troubles. Nowadays, the Black Blade Organization can hardly cultivate any evil spirits. Thus, the evil spirit in Huang Yechun must have been obtained when he joined the Black Blade Organization in the past. Unexpectedly, he managed to infiltrate the Xu Family as a Patron.”

“Now it seems that there are undercover agents of the Black Blade Organization within the four great families. What about the other ancient martial powers? I think a thorough investigation is in order, and it would surely yield many findings.”

“Additionally, the Black Blade Organization has been unusually active recently, continually causing trouble and stirring up waves—likely preparing for some major action. That’s why we’ve also been deploying much more frequently.”

Qian Zongsheng spoke with a grave countenance.

As Xu Fan listened attentively, he quickly pondered the situation, and another conjecture suddenly surfaced in his mind…