Fang Han was just a 20-year-old boy. In her eyes, how much ability could someone that age have? How could he possibly control the huge Lin Yin Pavilion?

She never imagined that her trip to Yanming City with her brother Shi Wenshan would lead them to such a dead end.

In her mind, Lin Yin Pavilion had never had a behind-the-scenes boss; Lin Xunhuan had always been in charge.

"Smack!"

Without warning, Lin Xunhuan flashed and appeared in front of Shi Yujiao like a ghost, raising his hand to deliver a resounding slap.

This slap, imbued with the immense true energy of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, struck Shi Yujiao's face like a heavy hammer.

Shi Yujiao flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, flying several meters away before crashing heavily to the ground.

Although Shi Yujiao was a beginner-level Martial Grandmaster and was considered a master by ordinary people, she was as vulnerable as an ant in front of Lin Xunhuan, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm expert.

The slap left her dizzy and disoriented, with a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

"You...you actually colluded with each other!"

It took Shi Yujiao a lot of effort to get up from the ground. Her hair was disheveled, and her eyes burned with anger as she glared fiercely at Fang Han and Lin Xunhuan.

Fang Han crossed his arms and slowly took a few steps forward, his voice low and cold: "That's right. If you hadn't come to Yanming City to provoke me, or if you hadn't harbored ill intentions towards my sister and disciple Gongsun Yaoqin, you wouldn't be in this state now. In fact, the fact that you were able to successfully obtain the entry documents, hold an auction in Yanming City, and quickly reach a cooperation agreement with Lin Yin Pavilion, was all arranged by me."

Fang Han's words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving Shi Yujiao stunned on the spot.

"you……"

Shi Yujiao was so angry that she trembled all over, and her throat felt like it was blocked by something, so she couldn't say a word.

She never imagined that everything she and her brother had meticulously planned was actually under Fang Han's control. A mouthful of blood spurted from her mouth, staining the ground red.

However, Shi Yujiao was not willing to accept defeat.

Her heart was filled with resentment, and a hint of malice flashed in her eyes.

While everyone was distracted, she secretly slipped her hand inside her clothes, preparing to retrieve the hidden poison in a final desperate attempt.

However, everyone present was a master, especially strong individuals like Fang Han and Lin Xunhuan, who were able to see everything around them clearly. How could Shi Yujiao's little movements escape their notice?

"Unrepentant!"

Gongsun Yaoqin raised her eyebrows and shouted, waving her spirit sword. A sharp sword aura slashed towards Shi Yujiao like lightning.

"ah!"

Shi Yujiao let out a shrill scream as her hand, which was about to deliver the poison, was precisely severed by the sword energy, and the severed hand flew out with blood.

The excruciating pain caused her to break out in a cold sweat, and she collapsed to the ground, her eyes filled with despair.

"How dare you cripple my cultivation and sever my sister's arm! My father and uncle will never let you get away with this; they will tear you to pieces!"

Shi Wenshan's eyes were bloodshot, like a wounded wild beast, as he glared fiercely at Fang Han and the others.

When he saw Shi Yujiao's mangled, severed arm, the fire of hatred in his heart burned fiercely, as if it wanted to devour the whole world.

"Shi Wenshan, Shi Yujiao, I originally intended to take your lives. Since you remain stubborn and refuse to admit your mistakes, fine, I'll let you return to Guyue City. I want to see just how capable your Shi family really is!"

Fang Han stared coldly down at Shi Wenshan, his voice low yet menacing, as if from the deepest hell, "Originally, I only intended to end this matter here, only punishing the two of you. As for your master, Lin Yao, I merely confiscated her gems. But if your father and uncle dare to seek revenge, I will surely exterminate the entire Shi family in the future!"

"Fang Han, stop bragging. Although your cultivation is higher than my sister's and mys, my Shi family has deep resources and plenty of ways to deal with you. My sister and I are in such a miserable state because of you. I'll risk my life to make sure you get away with this!"

Shi Wenshan gritted his teeth and spoke each word clearly, his facial muscles contorted with anger.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Wenshan, enduring the excruciating pain, struggled to get up from the ground.

He staggered, swaying like a candle in the wind, yet he still reached out to help Shi Yujiao, whose arm was bleeding profusely.

The two supported each other and limped towards the door, looking utterly disheveled.

Fang Han watched them leave without making a move to stop them.

In his opinion, these two couldn't cause any big trouble; he wanted to see what other tricks they could pull.

Once Shi Wenshan and Shi Yujiao's figures disappeared outside the door, Fang Han closed his eyes slightly and relaxed his mind.

In an instant, the invisible pressure that had been pressing down on Lin Yao, the sect leader of the Poison King Sect, vanished without a trace.

Lin Yao felt as if he had been granted a pardon, panting heavily with his chest heaving violently.

She did not get up immediately, but continued to kneel on the ground, large beads of sweat rolling down her forehead and wetting the ground.

"And you, are you still thinking about taking revenge on me?"

Fang Han stared intently at Lin Yao, his tone laced with sarcasm.

“Mr. Fang, I was wrong. I was bewitched and shouldn’t have helped these two traitors come to Yanming City and supported them.”

Lin Yao's voice trembled as he prostrated himself on the ground, "These two bastards are facing death and still show no remorse. If you spare my life, when I return to Guyue City, if the Shi family takes any retaliatory action, I will show no mercy and personally annihilate the Shi family!"

Lin Yao, as expected of a sect leader, was well aware of the stakes involved and was much more astute than Shi Wenshan and Shi Yujiao.

She knew in her heart that Fang Han was at least a peerless expert in the Divine Sense Realm, capable of releasing such powerful divine sense.

To confront such a person is undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rock, and will only result in one's own death and the destruction of one's sect.

Therefore, she truly dared not retaliate against Fang Han, and only hoped to protect herself and the Poison King Sect.

Fang Han did not respond immediately to Lin Yao's words, but looked at her quietly with an unfathomable expression.

“Mr. Fang, my sins are grave and unforgivable. I wish to stay by your side as a maid, serving you tea and water, to atone for my past sins.”

Lin Yao slowly raised her head, stared at Fang Han, and then reached out to remove the mask from her face.

In an instant, a stunningly beautiful face appeared before Fang Han's eyes.

Her eyes were like stars, sparkling with life; her nose was delicate and straight; her cherry-red lips were naturally beautiful. She was the epitome of beauty.