At the entrance of the Shangguan Family's gate in Jiangcheng, the place was surrounded by a water-tight wall of people. Ning Fan, accompanied by Teng Huayang, stood at the gateway as experts of the Shangguan Family encircled the area.
Within the crowd, several individuals shared a resemblance to the Twin Evils, the Object-Manipulating duo. After his standoff with the Twin Evils, Ning Fan had discovered others who had regained their strength. Their situations were similar: they were infected with Gu Insects and had restored their martial prowess by overdrawn life force.
"Don't be so arrogant. Times have changed; I hope you realize that!"
Upon hearing Ning Fan's disdainful tone, the Twin Evils immediately flew into a rage. One on the left and one on the right, two streams of murderous intent swiftly locked onto Ning Fan.
Ning Fan, with his arms folded, did not even bother to look at the two men. Meanwhile, Teng Huayang, who had been ignored for a long time at his side, was actually hoping they would fight. He wished they would fight Ning Fan to the death.
But after assessing the strength of the Twin Evils, Teng Huayang felt desperate. Although their abilities were not bad, they were just that—not bad. Even Teng Dong could easily defeat them. So the outcome was clear-cut; Teng Huayang did not believe these two stood a chance against Ning Fan.
"I'm not here to see you; I want Teng Zhuhai to come out and see his son!"
Ning Fan sneered coldly, his voice suddenly as loud as a trumpet, using his martial prowess to amplify its reach.
The sound he released was deafening, akin to the roar of a Lion's Roar Skill, lingering long in the air above the Shangguan Family's residence.
As the sound spread throughout the entire household, Teng Zhuhai was standing on the balcony of a pavilion far away, watching Ning Fan from a distance without showing any desire to meet him. Instead, he kept observing Ning Fan.
"This is too much, Family Head of the Yunteng Family!"
Shangguan Tanglong said indignantly on the side. It was unclear if he was referring to Ning Fan coming to make trouble in their Shangguan Family again, or bringing Teng Huayang as a hostage was going too far, or perhaps both.
However, despite his angry appearance, he did not take any action but kept his gaze on Teng Zhuhai, as if waiting for Teng Zhuhai to give him instructions.
Teng Nan and Teng Bei coldly glanced at Shangguan Tanglong, finding the old man to be extremely hypocritical, and then looked back toward Ning Fan and Teng Huayang at the Shangguan Family's gate.
This time, Teng Zhuhai emerged from Zang City specifically for Ning Fan. Yet before Teng Zhuhai could find him, Ning Fan had directly brought Teng Huayang here. This surprised both Teng Nan and Teng Bei.
Although Teng Zhuhai maintained a composed expression on his face, his heart was anything but calm due to the presence of Ning Fan and his son Teng Huayang. It was true that his emotions were tumultuous like a stormy sea.
But at this time, Teng Zhuhai made no move, behaving as if he was not worried about his son Teng Huayang's safety.
Teng Zhuhai had clearly heard the Lion's Roar Skill Ning Fan used earlier. However, Teng Zhuhai also knew that Ning Fan was deliberately provoking him, using reverse psychology to force him into coming out.
Still, Teng Zhuhai held back. He decided not to go. Instead, he had resolved to observe from here, to see where Ning Fan's true strength lay.
"You should go as well."
Just then, Teng Zhuhai suddenly turned his head and spoke to Shangguan Tanglong in an indifferent tone.
Shangguan Tanglong's expression changed slightly. After looking at Teng Zhuhai for several seconds, he eventually followed Teng Zhuhai's instructions, leaping down the building and walking toward the Shangguan Family's gate.
Meanwhile, at the tightly-sealed gate of the Shangguan Family, the deadlock continued. The Twin Evils and the other indignant family members, including Shangguan Yunyang, were clamoring to tear Ning Fan into a thousand pieces, yet because of Teng Huayang, they dared not act rashly at the moment.
"Are you lot ever going to stop, or is this a competition to see who can shout the loudest?"
Ning Fan, his face darkened with irritation, looked around at the people, evidently impatient. He took a deep breath, whereupon a surge of energy burst forth from his dantian, gathering in his chest.
A violent wave of sound exploded from Ning Fan's mouth, akin to a thunderclap, a bestial roar reverberating around them. Those of lesser martial prowess at this time could not help but cover their ears, and many were knocked out on the spot, with blood flowing from their ears and noses.
Especially Teng Huayang, who was closest to Ning Fan, was now suffering the most. He really wanted to rush at Ning Fan and shout, "Stop yelling!"
After a good while, Ning Fan retracted his voice and, with scorn, glanced around the now-quiet crowd. He pulled out a Silver Needle and stuck it in Teng Huayang's ear.
"Aren't I being nice to you? You better put in a good effort later!"
Ning Fan said to Teng Huayang with a bad smile, even winking at him.
At this moment, Teng Huayang was also holding back an anger in his belly. He wanted to say something but hesitated, indeed, Ning Fan's needle had made him feel much better, at least the ringing in his ears stopped, and the dizziness in his head had also diminished a lot.
"Hurry up and let Teng Zhuhai come out to see me, does he still want his son or not?"
Ning Fan roared arrogantly, directly pushing past the Twin Evils who manipulated objects, leading Teng Huayang into the Shangguan Family's gate.
Teng Huayang dared not think about escaping at this moment and could only obediently follow behind Ning Fan.
The members of the Shangguan Family could only watch helplessly as Ning Fan entered, eyes filled with hatred. They clenched their teeth in rage but dared not stop Ning Fan.
If even the Twin Evils, those two great masters, dared not act rashly, wouldn't they be seeking death by intervening?
Ning Fan didn't care about what these people were thinking. All he wanted was to meet Teng Zhuhai to have a good talk. He wasn't afraid of Teng Zhuhai either; after all, didn't he have the hostage Teng Huayang in his grasp?
Suddenly, just as Ning Fan and Teng Huayang were about to enter the inner courtyard, Shangguan Tanglong stepped in front of them, shouting loudly to halt their advance.
"I'm not here to see you, so if you have something to say, say it quick. If not, please step aside. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind adding another patient to the Shangguan Family!"
"Ning Fan, knowing full well the Family Head of the Yunteng Family is here, you still dare to be so arrogant. Truly, you have no idea how high the sky is or how deep the earth is!"
Shangguan Tanglong was so furious that he puffed out his beard and glared, quickly invoking the name of Teng Zhuhai as though he thought Ning Fan would be afraid.
Upon hearing his words, Ning Fan laughed so hard he could hardly catch his breath, nearly bringing himself to tears. He wiped the corners of his eyes, his expression suddenly turning ice-cold.
"A deposed dog dares to bark wildly before me, as if I truly regard the Shangguan Family highly. Do you think that because your master is here, I would be afraid?"