Chapter 1706: Feeling a Bit Green on the Head

The Beautiful Woman from Lianhua Pavilion also intended to offer her respects, but the emergence of that buoyant force prevented her from bowing down.

"Back in Yihuang Province, thank you for protecting me many times. There is no need for such formalities," Xiao Fan said to the Beautiful Woman with a smile.

Previously, when Xiao Fan was at the Yihuang Province Imperial Palace…

After he emerged from the Secret Realm, Elder Mao Tai had intended to kill him.

Liu Tianyun had not intervened, but this woman had rushed over to protect him.

Xiao Fan remembered this very clearly.

"You are too kind… it was nothing much," the Beautiful Woman said softly.

She still possessed her charm, and her features were stunning; at this moment, her face was flushed with a shy red, and her heart was racing like a startled fawn.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite. It was only right, only right…" Liu Tianyun hurriedly interjected from the side.

"Indeed, indeed… being able to assist Your Majesty is our honor!" Ancestor Liu Baizhan also said hurriedly.

His words were very calculated, hoping that Xiao Fan would attribute the kindness to Yihuang Province as a whole.

"Hehehe… Liu Tianyun, after you got the creation fruit, you changed your tune immediately. Didn't you know I was attacked by the Mao Family afterward?" Xiao Fan gave a cold laugh.

Back when Xiao Fan and Zhangsun Ning had left…

They were ambushed mid-way by numerous experts from the Mao Family.

Xiao Fan and Zhangsun Ning had fought a bloody battle.

The commotion caused back then was not small.

First of all, it was impossible for the Imperial Family not to have sent people to follow them.

Secondly… even if they hadn't sent anyone, with such a large disturbance occurring later, it was impossible for them not to know!

Therefore, the Imperial Family had chosen to stand by and watch.

"Your Majesty… it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding… I, I really didn't know!"

Liu Tianyun grew anxious, falling to his knees and repeatedly denying it.

He would never admit to such a thing, even if it killed him!

"Hehehe… forget it, I have no interest in pursuing such a trivial matter. Just be more obedient in the future," Xiao Fan said indifferently.

He hadn't originally intended to hold a grudge anyway.

His relationship with the Yihuang Province Imperial Family was originally just a transaction.

Once the transaction was complete, it was normal for the other party to stop caring about him.

Hearing that Xiao Fan wouldn't pursue the matter, Liu Tianyun breathed a long sigh of relief, kowtowing twice to Xiao Fan on the ground before standing up.

Ancestor Liu Baizhan, standing to the side, also breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the Beautiful Woman's gaze toward Liu Tianyun became even more disdainful.

She had wanted to send people to rescue Xiao Fan before, but Liu Tianyun had refused.

And look at him now… he didn't even have the courage to admit it.

"Not a man."

The Beautiful Woman muttered the words under her breath.

Liu Tianyun's face turned a deep shade of red, but unfortunately, he didn't dare to say a word.

Xiao Fan shook his head with a bitter smile and began to chat with the Beautiful Woman.

Long Miaoyin, standing nearby, was also quite polite to this woman.

Previously, Xiao Fan had never really spoken much with her.

He had simply been protected by her twice.

Consequently, Xiao Fan didn't even know her name.

"Your Majesty, my name is Shi Mo."

The Beautiful Woman said.

"There's no need to be so formal, just be casual," Xiao Fan praised. "Shi Mo, it's a fine name."

Next, he invited the Beautiful Woman, asking if she would be willing to stay in Tianshen Prefecture for a few more days.

Xiao Fan had originally thought the Beautiful Woman would refuse, but she actually agreed immediately.

"Alright, then I shall trouble Your Majesty."

"Uh… it's no trouble."

Liu Tianyun: "…"

He felt like he was being cuckolded.

Ancestor Liu Baizhan and Liu Tianyun also departed…

Initially, Liu Tianyun had brought the Beautiful Woman along precisely to build a closer relationship with Xiao Fan.

After all, the Beautiful Woman had shown kindness to Xiao Fan.

It would surely make speaking with him easier, but as a result…

She ended up staying behind.

There were still some people from other Imperial Families who hadn't left yet.

They all paid their respects to Xiao Fan before departing.

As for… the King of Bahuang Province, as well as the Old Ancestor and King of Manhuang State…

They were all still there, waiting for Xiao Fan to decide their fate.

Once most of the people had been seen off,

Xiao Fan finally looked toward these three. He thought for a moment; these two provinces' Imperial Families couldn't be left without leaders.

"Ye Cang."

"Present."

Ye Cang replied in a deep voice. He had never left and had remained nearby the entire time.

And having Xiao Fan call him directly by his name was also Ye Cang's own request!

His situation was different from the others.

He still had to manage the Heavenly God Palace and needed to maintain order.

"Select some people to take over Manhuang State and Bahuang Province. Once the imperial power has been handed over, release them," Xiao Fan said.

"Yes!"

Ye Cang immediately accepted the command.

The Old Ancestor and King of Manhuang State breathed a sigh of relief, as did the King of Bahuang Province.

Just as Ye Cang was about to lead them away…

"Wait…" Xiao Fan thought of something else and asked, "Where are the Manhuang Sword and the Bahuang Sword?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Manhuang Sword is here."

The Old Ancestor of Manhuang State took out a golden dragon longsword from his Storage Pouch and respectfully handed it over.

This sword was inscribed with the territory of Manhuang State and was linked to the state's Qi.

Xiao Fan's strength was far too terrifying; he knew very well at the time that even if he brought out the Manhuang Sword and augmented it with the Power of Heaven and Earth, he would be far from a match.

Xiao Fan took the Manhuang Sword and nodded with satisfaction.

"Your Majesty, the Bahuang Sword is within the Imperial Family's underground palace."

The former King of Bahuang Province said respectfully.

"Have someone fetch it later," Xiao Fan said.

"Yes!" Ye Cang complied.

After that, there was nothing left for Xiao Fan to do.

He could just leave everything for Ye Cang and Zhao Wuji to handle.