Chapter 2246: The Third Ancestor of Butian Pavilion

"Xiao Fan… come, come, come, don't be a stranger. Just treat this as your own home!" Elder Qian was extremely enthusiastic, to the point that Xiao Fan was dazed. He even suspected that Old Qian wanted to introduce his daughter to him!

"Old Qian… what's wrong with you?" Xiao Fan asked in shock, no longer calling him Elder Qian but addressing him directly as Old Qian!

"Hahahaha… I'm fine. I just felt a sense of kinship upon seeing you, brother!" Elder Qian laughed even more happily.

Xiao Fan: "…"

What was going on?!

He had originally thought that when he met Elder Qian directly, the other party would be very nervous, worried, or even terrified!

But this… why was it him who felt terrified instead?!

"Come, Xiao Fan, have some tea!" Seeing that Xiao Fan hadn't drunk any, Elder Qian quickly urged him.

In fact, while Old Qian wanted his reputation to last for generations, he had other ideas as well—namely, to cover up the fact that he had been defeated by Xiao Fan!

By closing the distance between himself and Xiao Fan,

wouldn't the fact that his Alchemy attainment had been crushed by Xiao Fan before… be diluted!

Thinking of this, Elder Qian became even more enthusiastic, pulling Xiao Fan to reminisce about the past.

But the two of them didn't have much of a past to reminisce about… except for Xiao Fan not paying attention to Elder Qian's lectures, then the two of them competing in Dao of Alchemy attainment, and then Xiao Fan gifting a pill that moved Elder Qian!

And then there was nothing else…

"Hahaha… Xiao Fan, don't be a stranger. Drink, drink some tea!" Elder Qian said cheerfully.

Even after Xiao Fan's teacup was full, he didn't take a single sip, worried that there was something strange in the tea!

One couldn't blame Xiao Fan for being nervous; it was mainly because Elder Qian's behavior was too bizarre!

It was bizarre to the point that Xiao Fan's hair stood on end!

"Um… Elder Qian, please contact the Sect Master and have him come over. I want to see him," Xiao Fan said. "As for reminiscing, let's chat about that later… You also know my current situation; I have quite a few enemies, and I'm worried they might come here!"

"That… you're right. Wait a moment, I'll contact him now." Elder Qian nodded in agreement, then took out a communication jade slip and contacted the Inner Sect Master of Butian Pavilion, telling them to come over now!

"Good, good… thank you." Xiao Fan nodded repeatedly.

A short while later…

The Sect Master of Butian Pavilion and several high-level members of Butian Pavilion arrived. Even one of the Old Ancestors of Butian Pavilion, who had been in a deep sleep for years, came in person!

Xiao Fan's current strength was too terrifying. He had only just entered the Liandao Realm, yet he already possessed the strength of the Wanwu Realm.

And as for exactly how strong he was, they didn't know!

"You are really Xiao Fan?!" The Sect Master of Butian Pavilion was full of astonishment as he looked Xiao Fan up and down. He couldn't understand why Xiao Fan would still dare to show his face at a time like this?!

Did he really trust Butian Pavilion that much?!

Or did he have absolute confidence in his own strength, such that even if Butian Pavilion turned against him and notified other forces, Xiao Fan was confident he could escape?!

"Yes, greetings, Sect Master." Xiao Fan was cheerful as he respectfully cupped his fists in a bow.

"Uh…" Xiao Fan's behavior left the Sect Master of Butian Pavilion dazed. Was this guy really this respectful?!

While the Sect Master of Butian Pavilion was in a daze, Xiao Fan cupped his fists to each of the many upper-echelon members of Butian Pavilion one by one…

The hearts of these upper-echelon members were conflicted… If it were an ordinary Disciple bowing and saluting, they naturally wouldn't think anything of it!

But Xiao Fan was different!

This guy's strength had already reached the level of a Wanwu Realm Old Ancestor!

He might even be above the Old Ancestors!

With such a terrifying Prodigy saluting them, how could they not feel awkward?!

But while they felt awkward and uncomfortable, they also felt delighted…

Having a Prodigy like Xiao Fan salute them gave them a spontaneous sense of pride!

"You are too polite."

"There's no need for this…"

"Xiao Fan, please rise!"

"…"

The various upper-echelon members of Butian Pavilion spoke. Even those who had previously harbored ill will toward Xiao Fan now found him quite pleasing to the eye!

Xiao Fan was cheerful, and then his gaze turned to the White-haired Elder in the crowd who had the strongest aura and the oldest appearance. Xiao Fan cupped his fists and bowed: "Greetings, Old Ancestor."

"Hehehe… Truly impressive. Did you sense me through my aura?" The Third Ancestor of Butian Pavilion was stunned for a moment before slowly smiling. His gaze was deep as he tried to see through Xiao Fan, but he found that like himself, the other party's body contained a terrifying aura!

He was the Third Ancestor of Butian Pavilion, a powerhouse at the eighth level of the Wanwu Realm.

Yet at this moment, he actually had no confidence that he could steadily defeat Xiao Fan!

From this, one could see just how powerful Xiao Fan was now!

"Indeed, Old Ancestor's aura is the strongest among everyone, and your elegant demeanor makes it unsurprising to recognize you at a glance," Xiao Fan said cheerfully, throwing in a compliment as well.

Hearing Xiao Fan say this, the expressions of the nearby powerhouses changed instantly… They cautiously looked toward the Third Ancestor.

The several Old Ancestors of Butian Pavilion all held themselves with great dignity and were strict with their Juniors. Usually, in front of them, even the Sect Master of Butian Pavilion had to be extremely respectful and wouldn't dare to commit the slightest transgression!

But Xiao Fan's words just now were too flippant…

They were worried it would cause dissatisfaction in the Third Ancestor!

"Hahaha… Little friend, you have a point." To their surprise, not only did the Third Ancestor not get angry, he instead began to laugh happily.