"I know what you're suspecting."

Xu Jiang frowned: "At least when I was still in Diancheng, he was not subject to any restrictions."

Ning Fan's guess was that Ling Mo was most likely imprisoned in Diancheng by some force.

Otherwise, why would he show up now after suffering such a huge loss?

Also, why did he have to guide Ning Fan and Xu Jiang to attack Diancheng?

But if all this doesn't seem reasonable, add a premise...

For example, if Ling Mo couldn't leave Diancheng for some reason, then this matter would make sense.

"I really don't know what happened to Ling Mo in the past thirty years."

Xu Jiang added, "It's possible that your guess is correct. He's trapped in Diancheng and can't get out. Otherwise, I can't understand why he could endure such a failure."

Xu Jiang knows Ling Mo very well.

There is an arrogance that is almost paranoid in the man's bones.

He would not allow himself to fail, let alone let anyone challenge his authority.

According to Xu Jiang's memory, the last person who challenged Ling Mo's authority was his father Xu Kui.

"never mind."

Because the information currently available is too little, Ning Fan is unable to analyze the other party's true intentions.

At least for us, the current situation is acceptable.

Moreover, if Diancheng can really hold back and not take action, then it will just give us ample room for development.

Through this conflict, Ning Fan also realized that Diancheng's financial resources should be richer than he imagined.

It's still uncertain who's stronger, Ling Mo or me, but comparing the combat power below...

That's really not on the same level.

Fortunately, with the defection of Song Changming and others, some of the middle-level forces have been slightly supplemented. Ning Fan also needs more time to win over more people.

The group retreated towards their own city in a mighty manner.

During this process, Diancheng did not send anyone to block the road.

After all, Ning Fan is here, and unless they bring out the same powerful Eight Desolate warriors, it will be impossible to stop them.

Duan Weijun had already received the order to withdraw when Ning Fan arrived at Xu Jiang.

Ning Fan was worried that Diancheng would become desperate and attack Duan Weijun, so he ordered them to withdraw from Wandao Ridge and return to Luoyue City.

In fact, from Duan Weijun's perspective, if Qinglai City could be taken over and that location could be used as a front line, it would be a very good choice.

However, Ning Fan did not think that he would go to war with Dian City in the short term, so there was not much point in occupying Qinglai City.

The retreat here was smooth and peaceful, but over at the summit...

Nothing special happened.

After learning that Xu Jiang had successfully escaped, Ling Mo sighed a little disappointedly, but did not react particularly excitedly.

It simply means throwing Xu Jian into the [dog hole].

…

Ning Fan and Xu Jiang returned all the way to Jinfeng City.

In Xu Jiang's words, compared to being on the front line, he now feels that he is more suitable for being in the rear.

Ning Fan also agreed with Xu Jiang's idea.

When Xu Jiang said he wanted to hand over the Qiu Camp to Ning Fan, he had actually made the decision.

He will stay in the rear and train soldiers for Ning Fan.

The grudge between him and Ling Mo made it impossible for him to make calm judgments on every matter, and this time was the best example.

Therefore, he might as well stay behind. Even if something goes wrong, it will be within an acceptable range.

Moreover, Storm Fist is definitely a top-level technique. If we can cultivate a new team like the [Qiuying], the advantage it will provide in facing Diancheng in the future will be huge enough.

More importantly...

"After you go back, spend more time with my Da Ben."

Xu Jiang's eyes finally flashed with tenderness: "Waiting for Da Ben to give me a grandson, so that I can enjoy the happiness of family life in peace and stability, is also a good choice."

Ning Fan could see that this battle had mostly destroyed Xu Jiang's spirit.

Perhaps he will be able to let go of his obsession next, which will be a good thing for both him and Xu Ben.

When Ning Fan and his friends returned to Jinfeng City, many old friends came to the door to greet them in advance.

When Xu Ben saw Xu Jiang returning safely, even though he was a carefree person, his eyes couldn't help but tear up.

"He's quite old, like he has Alzheimer's. What is he running around for all day? He's such a worry!"

Xu Ben scolded Tian Gang instead.

Xu Jiang wasn't angry either. Instead, he scratched his hairless head and said, "I won't run away next time."

Xu Ben was stunned.

Xu Jiang laughed again: "However, Dad may have to rely on you to support him in the future."

Xu Ben couldn't believe it and could only look at Ning Fan to confirm.

Ning Fan smiled and nodded in response.

This incident was indeed a bit unexpected for Xu Ben.

He knew how much hatred Xu Jiang had for Diancheng. It was unrealistic to ask him to let go of his hatred and return to Jinfengcheng to live a stable life.

However, since Ning Fan has already confirmed it, Xu Ben naturally would not have any doubts.

"Then don't worry."

Xu Ben smiled and said, "Just as you took care of me when I was little, I will take care of you in the future."

The father and son did not hug each other in a too cheesy way. After all, they were both people who cared about their reputation.

Ning Fan also exchanged pleasantries with his family for a while.

He soon discovered that someone was missing.

"Where's Sister Fei?"

Looking around, Ning Fan didn't see Qiao Fei.

Huizi chuckled: "She's downstairs, practicing with Lu Laoer!"

Ning Fan didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Qiao Fei...

Practice with Lu Yuan?

Not to mention that Qiao Fei no longer has a spirit servant, even if she had a spirit servant, she would not be a match for Lu Yuan!

But soon, he understood what Qiao Fei was doing.

She wanted to help herself.

Qiao Fei has always been the type who has been silently improving herself, hoping that when the team needs her, she can provide enough combat power to help the team.

She knew that she was not smart enough and could not help others much in terms of giving advice.

The only thing she could do was to use the knife in her hand to chop off the enemy's head.

After losing her spirit servant, she did not choose to live a stable life in the upper city.

Since Shangcheng has a new way of training, she believes that as long as she works hard enough, she can improve her strength again.

After spending a brief time with his family, Ning Fan arrived at the [Prison Gate].

He hasn't been back to the lower city for a long time.

To be honest, although the environment in the upper city is better, he still misses his life in the lower city many times.

After entering the [Prison Gate], the sunlight became noticeably dimmer.

Before he could see the scene clearly, he heard Qiao Fei's stubborn voice.

“Come again!”