Chapter 2254: The Three Elders Guarding the Palace

“Since you went to such lengths to come here and deal with me, you are my enemy. It’s safer to keep an enemy under my nose than to leave them in the dark,” Ye Bufan said.

“Moreover, I need to figure out who you really are, why you want to deal with me, and if anyone else is helping you.

Enemies must be completely eradicated.”

“You’re not old, yet you’re an old fox.”

Lan Meier felt extremely annoyed, thinking that she had been seen through long ago, yet she still went in front of him to put on a show.

Ye Bufan said, “I wasn’t sure what you were trying to do, so I tested you.

I had Chu Lingxi show her true appearance in front of you, and in the blink of an eye, people from Prince Kaoshan’s Residence arrived.

From that moment, I was certain that you, this woman, truly wanted to put me to death.”

Lan Meier bit her red lips, having thought she found a loophole, but never expected it was intentionally shown to her.

Ye Bufan said, “Leaking the news of me impersonating Guan Qirui to the Yuan family, letting Yuan Dahua trouble me.

And later, having the Yuan family spread the news that I obtained the dragon absorption stone, creating enemies for me everywhere—you did all of that, right?”

“That’s right, it was me,” Lan Meier said through gritted teeth.

“It’s just a pity those guys were useless; they had so many chances but couldn’t kill you.”

“So today you couldn’t hold back and personally stepped in.”

Speaking of this, Ye Bufan looked at her with burning eyes, “It’s just that I don’t understand, what kind of deep hatred do I have with you that you must kill me?

I’m certain I’ve never seen you before this, and it’s impossible for there to be any grievances.”

He had only been in Kunlun Continent for just over a month, and he was certain he had never seen this woman before.

“That’s right, I’m going to kill you, because you hurt the person I love most.”

Speaking of this, Lan Meier’s delicate face suddenly became ferocious.

“I am one of the Twelve Saints of the Demon Gate.

Shao Feng was the person I loved most, but you killed him.

Do you think I should or shouldn’t kill you to avenge him?!”

“Oh! So you’re from the Demon Gate!”

Ye Bufan suddenly understood.

No wonder the other party had such exquisite concealment Cultivation Technique and easy disguise technique; it turned out she was from the Demon Gate.

“I never talk about good or evil, but I don’t care if you are a Saint or Saintess of the Demon Gate; as long as you provoke me, I won’t be polite.

Shao Feng completely deserved to die.”

Lan Meier screamed madly, “I don’t ask for reasons.

I’m just a woman.

I only know that you killed the person I loved most, so I want revenge!”

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Ye Bufan nodded, “I understand your feelings, but unfortunately, you are destined not to kill me; you’re going to be disappointed!”

“Is that so?”

Lan Meier burst into a wild laugh, “Why do you think I’ve been talking to you for so long?

Do you really think I enjoy talking to you?”

Ye Bufan raised an eyebrow, “You mean, you’re waiting for reinforcements?”

“You are indeed the smartest man I’ve ever met, but unfortunately, it’s too late now.”

Lan Meier called out to the side, “Elder, please make your move!”

Everyone present was startled.

They turned their heads and saw black mist swirling around the valley.

They had seen this before; it was Devilish Qi.

However, compared to Shao Feng’s earlier Devilish Qi, this time it was much denser, carrying an overwhelming pressure.

Three figures emerged from the Devilish Qi; they were three tall middle-aged men, forming a pincer movement that surrounded everyone.

Ye Bufan’s expression instantly became serious.

He could feel that these three men were incredibly powerful; any one of them had a cultivation level no less than Dugu Xiu’s.

If it were just one, it would be easier to deal with, but with three at once, it was a bit troublesome.

He reached out and grabbed Lan Meier, his hand tightly clutching her throat.

With a slight squeeze, he could crush her windpipe.

Seeing this, the leading middle-aged man’s expression immediately changed, “Boy, quickly release the Saintess, or I will tear you into a thousand pieces, skin you, and refine your Soul.”

“Don’t rush, let’s talk nicely.”

Ye Bufan looked at the three men with a slight smile and said, “Young Miss Lan, your reinforcements are very powerful, would you like to introduce them to me?”

“Of course.”

Although her life hung by a thread, Lan Meier remained extremely composed, smiling charmingly.

“These three are our Demon Gate’s Three Great Elders who guard the hall in Tianluo State: Grand Elder Qu Changsheng, Second Elder Mo Changlin, and Third Elder Zeng Changshou.”

“So they’re all from the Elder generation; no wonder they’re so thin.”

Ye Bufan chuckled mockingly, “Three Elders, how about we make a deal? We trade this woman in my hand for everyone else’s departure.”

Before the three men could speak, Lan Meier said, “Don’t dream.

Our Demon Gate always prioritizes benefits.

We’ve been planning for so long to trap you here; how could we possibly let you leave?”

Ye Bufan said, “What, aren’t you a Saintess?

Is it not worth it to trade one Saintess for so many ordinary people like us?”

“In our Demon Gate, there are twelve Saints and Saintesses like me in total.

Trading just one of me for so many of you is definitely worth it.”

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The Grand Elder Qu Changsheng said, “That’s right, boy, quickly release the Saintess, and I can leave you a complete corpse.”

“You’re being too unreasonable.

This is business; we need to negotiate slowly.”

Ye Bufan could see that the three men hadn’t directly attacked yet, still considering Lan Meier in his hand.

However, it was unlikely they would let him leave.

In this situation, he could only settle for a compromise.

“You’ve planned for so long, I can’t let your efforts be in vain.

So, how about this: I stay, and you let everyone else leave in exchange for your Saintess.

What do you think of this deal?

If that’s still not acceptable, then I’ll just have to twist her neck.”

“This…”

The three Elders of the Demon Gate exchanged glances.

To be honest, they were still very concerned about Lan Meier.

Qu Changsheng raised his hand and pointed at Xiao Qing, saying, “You cannot leave, and that little girl next to you must stay.

Everyone else can leave.”

“Deal.”

In Ye Bufan’s view, this was already the best outcome.

With a thought, he summoned Nine Heavens, then turned to Zhongli Mei and Nalan Yujia, “Take everyone and leave quickly.”

“No, I’m not leaving.

If we’re going to die, we’ll die together.”

Nalan Yujia was the first to object.

She also saw how formidable these Three Great Elders were.

Jiang Fangzhou followed, “Yes, Ye Dage, there’s strength in numbers.

Let’s fight them together.

Even if we die, we’ll tear a piece of flesh from them.”

The others also expressed their unwillingness to leave.

“All of you, shut up!”

Ye Bufan’s expression turned cold, “What good is it for you to stay with your cultivation levels?

If I tell you to leave, then leave quickly, otherwise you’ll just drag me down later!”

“This…”

Seeing Ye Bufan truly angry, everyone immediately fell silent, no one daring to speak, but no one left either.

Ye Bufan sighed and transmitted a message to everyone, “You all leave quickly and wait for me in Tianfeng Empire.

Xiao Qing and I can escape much faster than you.

Otherwise, if we stay together, we’ll all die.”

Hearing him say this, everyone had no choice but to turn and jump onto Nine Heavens.

“Xiao Fan, be careful.

If something happens to you, I will risk my life to seek revenge from the Demon Race.”

Nalan Yujia threw out a sentence, then controlled Nine Heavens to speed away.

Once they had completely disappeared into the horizon, Ye Bufan looked at Lan Meier mockingly, “Do you guess if I will really let you go?”