Chapter 314: Threats, Quarrels

Hearing this, Xiao Fan was taken aback…

Ji Bofeng's grandfather?

If it were anyone else from the Ji Family, even if the other party were the Old Ancestor of the Ji Family, Xiao Fan would not have bowed.

But… the other party was Ji Bofeng's grandfather.

That was different.

Ji Bofeng was such a kind soul.

"Greetings, Senior Ji."

Xiao Fan bowed very respectfully…

He had scammed the man's grandson so miserably that even he himself felt embarrassed.

Now that he was meeting the man's grandfather, he naturally had to be polite.

Seeing this, the expressions of Sect Master Wu Xinjue, Sect Master Xu Yongnian, and Kong Ping softened slightly; at the very least, the situation was not as awkward as it had been a moment ago.

Seeing Xiao Fan bow, Patriarch Ji Zhen's expression also softened considerably.

He gave a light "Hmm," adopting the attitude of an elder.

Xiao Fan was not angry either, just standing there straight.

During this time, he also cast his gaze toward Ji Bofeng…

The latter's face was so gloomy it looked like water could drip from it, and he kept his head down, silent…

It looked like he had suffered quite a few grievances… Xiao Fan sighed inwardly, feeling even more guilty toward Ji Bofeng.

After all, it was he who had single-handedly scammed Ji Bofeng into this state.

The atmosphere turned cold again, and no one spoke first.

However, everyone present understood Patriarch Ji Zhen's intentions.

Finally, Patriarch Ji Zhen couldn't help but speak: "You are Xiao Fan, right?"

Xiao Fan nodded, openly admitting it.

"Ji Bofeng is young and ignorant; he made a bet with you and lost our Ji Family's Azure Flame Art to you…"

Initially, Patriarch Ji Zhen's voice was quite calm, but later he clearly raised his volume and continued: "But, this Azure Flame Art is of great importance to our Ji Family and cannot be leaked. Do you understand?"

Xiao Fan nodded, but did not say anything yet.

Sect Master Wu Xinjue and the other two watched quietly, none of them in a hurry to speak…

Seeing Xiao Fan's appearance, Patriarch Ji Zhen was quite satisfied inwardly.

He believed that this boy still feared his Ji Family.

"Then why haven't you returned the Azure Flame Art yet? If you do, I can pretend this never happened and forgive your ignorant behavior."

Patriarch Ji Zhen spoke coldly…

His voice was flat and icy, but his tone was condescending.

Before coming here, the entire Ji Family had specially held a clan meeting regarding this matter.

They had discussed how to handle this issue.

They unanimously agreed that if Xiao Fan was sensible and voluntarily returned the Azure Flame Art, they could treat this matter as if it had never happened and move on.

If he was not sensible, then they would not mind using special means to handle this matter.

Although Xiao Fan was a Disciple of the Jixian Sect, the other party would never hand Xiao Fan over.

But covert assassinations were still possible.

Xiao Fan wouldn't stay in the Jixian Sect for his entire life, would he?

The Ji Family still possessed considerable influence in Wuhuang Province.

And more importantly, Ji Bofeng had just handed the Cultivation Technique to Xiao Fan.

They naturally knew how difficult the Azure Flame Art was to Cultivate.

Without someone to point out its essence, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven to Cultivate it successfully.

Even with guidance, it would take at least several years.

It was absolutely impossible for Xiao Fan to have Cultivated it successfully in seven days.

Moreover, every Cultivation Technique Jade Slip issued to Jixian Sect Disciples was specially refined…

It could not be inscribed or copied…

Therefore, they came urgently, wanting to seize the time to handle this matter.

And to threaten Xiao Fan so that even if this boy had memorized the contents of the Jade Slip, he would not dare to leak it out…

If it were any other Disciple facing the head of the Ji Family, a powerhouse of the Yuanhun Realm, they would certainly be afraid…

But… Xiao Fan would not be.

The other party's tone made him feel very uncomfortable.

"So, Senior, you mean that I should return the Cultivation Technique to you, and I also have to thank you for forgiving me?"

Xiao Fan's tone was also a bit cold, his expression unsightly; the other party's words made him extremely displeased.

Patriarch Ji Zhen nodded slightly, thinking that Xiao Fan was scared.

"That's right. If you were not a Disciple of the Jixian Sect, having peeked at our Ji Family's Azure Flame Art, I would have directly taken your life and left you without a corpse."

Patriarch Ji Zhen's words were cold, as if he were recounting a trivial matter.

And while saying this, he was very careful with his boundaries; he intimidated Xiao Fan while simultaneously considering the face of the Jixian Sect, maintaining a sense of proportion.

He did not drag the Jixian Sect into it.

However, the atmosphere in the great hall instantly turned cold…

Whether it was Sect Master Wu Xinjue, Sect Master Xu Yongnian, or Kong Ping, the expressions of all three instantly turned cold.

If, given Patriarch Ji Zhen's status, he were to intimidate an ordinary Disciple in front of them, they would be angry, but they wouldn't necessarily lash out.

But the person he was intimidating was Xiao Fan!

Was he just an ordinary person!

Patriarch Ji Zhen also sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off.

He wondered if he had said too much.

At this moment, Sect Master Wu Xinjue was just about to speak… but Xiao Fan spoke first.

"Heh… The Ji Family? Such great prestige. The item I won with my own ability, you come to demand it back, and I even have to thank you for your grace in not killing me, and obediently return the item to you?"

Xiao Fan's face darkened, and he looked coldly at Patriarch Ji Zhen.

"What, you!"

Patriarch Ji Zhen was furious. He smashed the tea table beside him to pieces with one hand, locked eyes with Xiao Fan, and was filled with Killing Intent.

The pressure of the Yuanhun Realm bore down on Xiao Fan, intending to make him submit…

Facing a powerhouse of the Yuanhun Realm filled with Killing Intent, there was not a trace of fear in Xiao Fan's eyes…

He had already learned the Azure Flame Art; keeping it was useless. Out of respect for the fact that the other party was Ji Bofeng's grandfather, Xiao Fan had treated him with courtesy.

If the other party had asked for it nicely, Xiao Fan would have returned the Azure Flame Art to the Ji Family.

But the other party was actually this shameless!

Not only did they demand the Cultivation Technique he had won, but they also blatantly intimidated and threatened him in public.

This was something he could not tolerate.

The thing he hated most in this life was being threatened!

Seeing Patriarch Ji Zhen smash the table in anger.

The expressions of Sect Master Wu Xinjue and the other two turned even darker.

"Patriarch Ji Zhen, you have gone too far."

Sect Master Wu Xinjue shouted angrily, his cultivation erupting and bearing directly down on Patriarch Ji Zhen.

Kong Ping, who was to the side, did the same, his face cold and stern.

Even Kong Ping looked at Patriarch Ji Zhen with a cold expression.