Chapter 4: Fierce Battle (II)

Seeing this, Lin Fan curled his lips into a cold sneer, standing firmly on the ground.

"I am on the ground, and can recover my stamina at any time, while you are in the air, relying on this fragile Qi Refining cultivation. I would like to see how long your Qi Refining cultivation can last in the air."

Before the words had even faded, Lin Fan was already wielding his great blade, slashing at the Flying Sword again and again. A series of metallic clashing sounds rang out across the sky.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's complexion gradually turned pale; clearly, the prolonged flight and battle had drained a massive amount of his spiritual power.

At this critical juncture, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che made a bold decision.

He suddenly bit his fingertip, and as the blood dripped, he used his blood as ink in the air to rapidly write a complex Talismanic Incantation.

The moment the Talismanic Incantation was completed, a flash of light instantly merged into the sword body. The longsword seemed to be imbued with new life, beginning to spin wildly in front of his chest, stirring up waves of intense Qi.

"Heaven-Shattering Sword!"

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che pushed his hands forward violently, and the longsword transformed into a stream of light, carrying an Aura capable of destroying heaven and earth, shooting explosively towards Lin Fan.

This sword strike condensed all of Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's hope and strength, swearing to kill Lin Fan in one blow.

Lin Fan was not intimidated. He knew the power of this sword strike well, and without hesitation, he activated the Void Heaven-Swallowing Art within his body. Void Power surged throughout his body, and strands of black Void Power coiled around his great blade.

Lin Fan shouted, "Void Slash!" A black blade light was seen slashing fiercely towards the Heaven-Shattering Sword.

This Void Power was undoubtedly a crushing existence compared to ordinary spiritual power.

The black Void Slash collided violently with Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's sword light in the air, the two tearing at each other. Under this Void Power, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's unstoppable, spinning sword body began to shatter inch by inch, until the sword light finally dissipated.

Lin Fan's black slash, its momentum undiminished, struck Left Sword Envoy Yun Che directly, knocking him heavily to the ground.

As the dust settled, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che lay on the ground in a sorry state, gasping for breath; clearly, this strike had injured him severely.

Lin Fan stood where he was, his gaze like a torch, staring at Left Sword Envoy Yun Che, and said in a deep voice, "In broad daylight, flirting and making love? As punishment, hand over your Storage Pouch. If you offend again, bear the consequences yourself."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che sneered disdainfully, "Hmph, what kind of bird fart are you spouting? Isn't this just robbery?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan's expression darkened. He grabbed Left Sword Envoy Yun Che's hair, and two loud slaps rang out in the air.

"Don't talk nonsense. The Storage Pouch, I will count to three, otherwise bear the consequences yourself. One…"

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was so scared his face turned deathly pale, and he quickly begged for mercy, "I'll give it, I'll give it!" He scrambled to take out the Storage Pouch from his bosom and tossed it to Lin Fan, "It's all here."

Lin Fan snorted coldly at Left Sword Envoy Yun Che and waved his hand to signal, "Get lost."

Just as Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was about to get up and flee, wanting to chase in the direction of Meng Li, he was blocked by Lin Fan's cold voice, "Your path is over there." He pointed in the exact opposite direction.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was furious, "You are bullying people too much! The Storage Pouch has been handed over, what else do you want?"

Lin Fan curled his lips into a sinister smile, "Your Storage Pouch is now mine, but I also want your woman. However, I will give you three months. We shall fight here again in three months. If you win, Meng Li belongs to you; if you lose, she belongs to me."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was burning with rage, "Three months? Meng Li will probably have been played with by you entirely by then. Do you think I am stupid? Today, I will take her away even if I have to die!" Saying this, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che was actually about to use a forbidden technique, intending to fight Lin Fan to the death.

Suddenly, a crisp sound rang in Lin Fan's ears, "Ding, System prompt: If the Son of Destiny dies now, you will also be executed by the System."

Lin Fan cursed inwardly, "Screw that." "Stop, you misunderstood. I promise not to touch her within three months, and will only wait for a fair battle in three months to decide who she belongs to."

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che gritted his teeth, "Fine, but you must swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao!"

Lin Fan did not hesitate. He bit his fingertip, used his blood as ink, and traced a complex Talismanic Incantation in the air, swearing solemnly, "I, Lin Fan, hereby swear that within three months, I, Lin Fan, will never force Meng Li to engage in carnal relations with me. If I violate this oath, I will surely suffer the wrath of the heavens and punishment of the earth."

Once the oath was made, a ray of blood-red light merged into Lin Fan's brow, signifying the inviolability of the oath. If violated, his spiritual consciousness would be shattered by the Heavenly Dao, leading to death and the dissipation of his Dao.

Left Sword Envoy Yun Che watched this scene and sneered inwardly, "I have chased Meng Li for three years and can only hold her hand; Lin Fan, you wanting to get her in three months is simply a dream. Within three months, I will definitely reach Foundation Establishment, and by then, it will be your death day!"

"You had better remember today's oath and take good care of Meng Li. Three months later, if I return and find that she has suffered any mishap, even if she is missing a single hair, I will definitely make you pay the price."

Hearing this, a meaningful smile appeared on Lin Fan's face. He nodded slowly, his tone carrying a hint of mockery, "Young Master Yun, please rest assured. I will naturally do my utmost to carefully provide for Miss Meng Li. I only hope that in three months, you will arrive as promised and take Meng Li back safely."

After saying this, Left Sword Envoy Yun Che said no more and turned to shout sternly at the group of servants behind him, "Let's go, back to the Cloud Hidden Villa!" The group quickly packed their things and returned along the original path.

At this moment, a burly man with a fierce face, who was the leader of this group of bandits and Lin Fan's confidant, Lei Bao, muttered with a look of reluctance, "Boss, are we just going to let these fat sheep go so easily? Their wealth, and the treasures of the Cloud Hidden Villa, aren't they all being wasted?"

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes, a meaningful smile curling at the corner of his mouth. He patted Lei Bao's shoulder and lowered his voice, "Lei Bao, do you know what is most precious in this world? It is not gold, silver, or treasures, nor is it power or status, but a beauty like Miss Meng Li."

"The value she contains is far beyond these vulgar things. You all disperse immediately and search with all your might for Miss Meng Li's whereabouts. Remember, once you find her, send a signal immediately. I want to ensure she is safe and sound, and returns to Black Wind Stronghold."

Upon hearing this, a flash of realization crossed Lei Bao's eyes, "Young Lord is brilliant!" He then bowed to accept the order and led his men to act quickly.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan stood where he was and chuckled, "I only said I wouldn't force Miss Meng Li, but if she wants to touch me, then of course, I must accept, haha!"

At this moment, the System's notification sound rang in Lin Fan's ears, "Ding. Congratulations to the Young Lord for completing the 'Storage Pouch Dispute', rewarding 50 Villain Merit points. Current Merit: 60."

"Ding. Congratulations to the Young Lord for successfully infuriating the male lead, motivating the male lead to strive for self-improvement. This mission's completion reached an S-rank rating, triggering a hidden reward: the Lottery System."

"Young Lord, do you want to draw a lottery now? You only need one Merit point, and you will have a chance to obtain an Innate Spirit Treasure."

Lin Fan had black lines on his forehead. Can't you provide something more practical? "No draw."

The System replied in a soft, sweet voice, "Alright, Young Lord."

Watching the figures of Lei Bao and the band of bandits moving away, Lin Fan took out the drone he had tinkered with over these years from his bosom. Finding Meng Li would be simply too easy.

Lin Fan gripped the drone remote control in his hand. As the drone slowly ascended, Lin Fan stared intently at the screen, watching this remote land, perpetually shrouded in black clouds and howling with mountain winds.

"My goddess, where are you? Come into my bowl!"