Chapter 66

At the spot, An Yan had a bewildered look on his face. After a moment, he shook his head, "Damn, prioritizing beauty over friendship."

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Ye Tianming followed the old man to a street. From a distance, he saw a familiar figure.

Nan Lingzhao!

Nan Lingzhao stood by the roadside, dressed in a professional inspector's uniform, her long hair cascading over her shoulders. She was smiling at him, her eyes filled with spirit and confidence, exuding a sharp and capable aura.

The old man quietly retreated.

Ye Tianming walked up to Nan Lingzhao, looking at the familiar woman before him, a ripple of emotion stirred in his heart. He smiled and said, "Miss Zhao, it's been a long time."

Nan Lingzhao glanced at him, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly, "You've improved quite quickly, haven't you?"

Ye Tianming grinned, "Not bad."

Nan Lingzhao said, "Do you have any other plans tonight? If not, let's take a walk."

Ye Tianming nodded, "Sure."

The two walked toward the distance. There was no moon tonight, but the road was lined with moonlight stones, casting a pale glow on the ground, like snow.

Nan Lingzhao asked, "Was it you who killed the Xiao family's genius?"

Ye Tianming nodded, "Yes."

Nan Lingzhao looked at him and smiled, "Impressive."

Ye Tianming smiled, "Not bad."

Nan Lingzhao said, "Tomorrow is the Guanxuan Debate... ..."

Ye Tianming asked, "Do you hope I will fight for the Guanxuan Universe?"

Nan Lingzhao stopped walking, turned to look at Ye Tianming, "I hope you fight for yourself."

Ye Tianming was taken aback.

Nan Lingzhao said earnestly, "Tianming, in my heart, I hope the Guanxuan Universe wins, but I know I can't demand that from you. I don't have the right, and no one does. So, I hope you fight for yourself, and when the time is right, fight for what is right."

Ye Tianming was moved and said softly, "Thank you."

Nan Lingzhao shook her head, "As an inspector, I couldn't give you justice, I'm sorry."

Ye Tianming said seriously, "You've done your best."

Nan Lingzhao placed her hands behind her back, looked up at the distance, and said softly, "It's not enough, far from enough. One day, I will make this world free of injustice."

Ye Tianming was silent.

Nan Lingzhao laughed, "Do you think it's impossible?"

Ye Tianming honestly replied, "Difficult."

Nan Lingzhao nodded, "But I will try."

Ye Tianming nodded, saying nothing.

Nan Lingzhao suddenly said, "Your senior sister Fucang is quite beautiful."

Ye Tianming looked at Nan Lingzhao, surprised.

Nan Lingzhao laughed, "Don't misunderstand, I mean, everyone is very curious about her, curious about her background. After all, to instantly kill a Xian realm cultivator is not something just anyone can do."

Ye Tianming saw that she was composed and calm, knowing she had no ulterior motives. His mood was momentarily complex but quickly passed. He smiled, "My senior sister is indeed very strong, but I don't know her background. I only know that she is extremely powerful."

So far, he still didn't know Fucang's limits. He knew that without using the Dao Sword, even if he used all his techniques and trump cards, he had no confidence in defeating her.

Nan Lingzhao said, "You should be careful, and so should she. Because she killed someone from the Xiao family, the Xiao family has not made any moves yet."

Ye Tianming asked, "After Xiao Bei died, did the Xiao family make any moves?"

Nan Lingzhao shook her head, "No."

Ye Tianming frowned.

Nan Lingzhao continued, "Don't worry here, the Xiao family won't make a move here, especially now. But after you leave, you must be extremely careful."

Ye Tianming nodded, "I understand."

Nan Lingzhao suddenly opened her palm, and a black stone like a gallbladder fell in front of Ye Tianming.

Ye Tianming was surprised, "What is this?"

Nan Lingzhao smiled, "A sword gallbladder, it can refine and nurture sword intent."

Ye Tianming was puzzled, "Sword intent?"

Nan Lingzhao asked, "Aren't you a sword cultivator?"

Ye Tianming nodded, "I am a sword cultivator."

Nan Lingzhao said, "You haven't comprehended sword intent?"

Ye Tianming shook his head.

Nan Lingzhao was taken aback, "You... that's impossible, right?"

Ye Tianming thought, "Ancestor Tower, what is sword intent?"

Little Tower said, "It's the will of your sword path condensed into an intent. Some people have an invincible sword path, so they have an invincible sword intent. Some have a path of all beings, so they have a sword intent of all beings... ... You choose what sword path you want to follow, and you will comprehend that sword intent."

Ye Tianming was silent for a moment and said, "I understand."

He looked at Nan Lingzhao, "I might not be able to use this sword gallbladder yet, because I haven't decided what sword path to follow."

Little Tower: "......"

Nan Lingzhao smiled, "Then keep it for now, and use it later."

Ye Tianming nodded, "Thank you."

He put the sword gallbladder away and said, "I want to visit the Fang family."

Nan Lingzhao thought for a moment and nodded, "I'll take you. The Fang family's residence is not far from here."

Ye Tianming said, "Thank you."

Nan Lingzhao led Ye Tianming to the Fang family's residence. On the way, Ye Tianming asked, "The Fang family..."

Nan Lingzhao said with a complex tone, "Since the Fang family's ancestor retired, the Fang family's status in the Guanxuan Academy has plummeted, and they have been completely squeezed out of the core power circle. Because of the incident involving Senior Fang Xiao and the Xiao family, the Xiao family has been targeting them. Originally, Senior Fang Xiao's granddaughter was supposed to enter the main academy, but due to the Xiao family's targeting, her spot was canceled, and she has been idle at home."

She sighed softly, feeling helpless.

Ye Tianming lowered his head slightly, "It's my fault."

Nan Lingzhao said, "Don't be like that. Even if it wasn't you, but someone else, Senior Fang Xiao would still stand up for justice."

Ye Tianming didn't say anything.

Soon, the two arrived at the Fang family's residence. Although it was a third-tier family, the Fang family's residence was quite shabby and very quiet.

Nan Lingzhao knocked on the door. After a moment, an old man appeared before them, looking puzzled, "Who are you two?"

Nan Lingzhao said, "Please inform Senior Fang Xiao that Nan Lingzhao and Ye Tianming have come to pay a visit."

"Nan Lingzhao!"

The old man was startled, "You are Lady Zhao?"

Nan Lingzhao nodded, "Just call me Nan Lingzhao."

"Please wait, Lady!"

The old man hurriedly turned and ran.

After a moment, the old man ran back, opened the door, "Please come in."

The two walked in. The Fang family's residence was also very quiet, with almost no one around, making it hard to imagine that this was a third-tier family.

At this moment, a young woman suddenly walked over from a distance. She was about sixteen or seventeen, wearing a light yellow dress, and was very beautiful.

The woman walked straight up to Ye Tianming and Nan Lingzhao, staring at Ye Tianming without saying a word.

Nan Lingzhao introduced, "This young lady is Senior Fang Xiao's granddaughter, Fang Qian."

Ye Tianming looked at Fang Qian, "I'm sorry."

Fang Qian frowned, "Why are you apologizing?"

Ye Tianming said, "Because of my actions, Miss..."

Fang Qian directly interrupted Ye Tianming, "You're wrong."

Ye Tianming was taken aback.

Fang Qian stared at him, "Ye Tianming, you don't need to feel guilty. The Fang family is not fighting for you, but for the justice of this world. For a thousand years, the Fang family can say with confidence that we have lived up to our conscience and the favor of the Guanxuan Sword Master."

She coldly snorted, "The Xiao family's suppression of the Fang family doesn't scare us. If one Fang family is gone, there will be thousands more in the future!"

Little Tower: "......"