As night falls, the moonlight is as clear as water, and all is quiet except for the sound of the wind whistling through the mountains and forests.
It wasn't until late at night that Wu Lei's disheveled figure finally appeared in front of the Qingxuan Sect's mountain gate.
At this moment, his face was as pale as paper, his breathing was rapid and disordered, and his eyes, still shaken, revealed deep fear and unease.
Throughout the journey, the uncertain outcome of the duel between Fang Han and the patriarch Wu Qiang kept swirling in his mind, and his anxiety grew wildly like weeds.
Upon entering the sect, Wu Lei dared not delay for a moment, his steps hurried as he headed straight for the mountain where the ancestor Wu Qiang was located.
In his mind, if Ancestor Wu Qiang defeated Fang Han, with his speed of flying on his sword, he would definitely rush back to Qingxuan Sect like a whirlwind, and would definitely return to that familiar place of cultivation as soon as possible.
Finally, Wu Lei arrived at Zizhu Peak, where the Wu family patriarch lived, panting heavily.
The moonlight, like water, spilled into the tranquil courtyard of Zizhu Peak. However, what came into his view was not the majestic figure of his ancestor Wu Qiang, but his mother, Xiao Yu, who was pacing back and forth in the courtyard with a look of anxiety on her face.
In addition, there was Xue Feihu, an apprentice of his grandfather Wu Haomiao.
The young boy who usually serves Wu Qiang is probably already resting.
"Wu Lei, you're finally back! Where's the patriarch? Are Fang Han and the Fang family all dead this time?"
As soon as Xiao Yu saw Wu Lei, she rushed forward eagerly, her voice full of excitement and anticipation.
In her mind, with a powerful figure like Ancestor Wu Qiang taking action, dealing with Fang Han and the Fang family would be as easy as taking candy from a baby, with no chance of failure.
Xue Feihu followed closely behind Xiao Yu, also eagerly anticipating hearing the news of the complete annihilation of the Fang family and Fang Han.
Has the ancestor returned?
Wu Lei ignored their questions, his expression turning solemn, a strong sense of unease rising within him, as if an invisible hand was slowly gripping his throat.
He knew that once the patriarch Wu Qiang returned, according to his usual habits, he would not go anywhere else, but would definitely return directly to this Purple Bamboo Peak.
"Didn't the ancestor go with you?"
Xiao Yu looked puzzled, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes. She didn't understand why Wu Lei would ask such a question.
"Oh no, something's happened!"
Wu Lei's face turned deathly pale instantly, his legs went weak, and he almost stumbled.
"What happened? What's wrong?"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yu and Xue Feihu exchanged a glance and asked almost simultaneously.
The two women's expressions became tense, especially Xiao Yu. As Wu Lei's mother, she had an ominous premonition, and unease spread through her heart like a tide.
"That little bastard Fang Han actually placed a restriction on Su Aiai. Do you know that Su Aiai was originally a nine-colored demon body..."
A fierce glint flashed in Wu Lei's eyes. He gritted his teeth and recounted in detail what had happened.
"That little thief Fang Han, his scheming is so deep! When he released Su Aiai at Lin Yin Pavilion and gave her her freedom, he must have foreseen this day. This man's cunning and wisdom are truly terrifying!"
After hearing Wu Lei's story, Xiao Yu was shocked.
At the entrance to the cave on Zizhu Peak, the atmosphere was as heavy as the deathly stillness before a storm.
A deep worry was shrouded in the faces of Wu Lei, Xiao Yu, and Xue Feihu.
"What are you all worried about? How could the elder possibly be in trouble! He's a powerful expert at the early stage of the Divine Sense Realm, incredibly strong. Even if he were to be ambushed by the slightest mishap, his powerful divine sense would allow him to instantly kill Fang Han."
At that moment, a clear but somewhat childish voice suddenly rang out.
Then a boy who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old came out of the cave.
The tone suggested absolute trust in Elder Wu Qiang's strength, without the slightest doubt.
This boy was Guo Ziyu, who served Wu Qiang, the patriarch of the Wu family.
Despite his young age and somewhat slender build, his cultivation has already reached the Martial Grandmaster realm, making him outstanding among his peers.
He usually followed Elder Wu Qiang around, and through what he saw and heard, he admired the elder's strength to the extreme. In his heart, the elder was like a towering, unshakable mountain, which was definitely not something that a young man from Yanming City could defeat.
“Ziyu is absolutely right. What kind of cultivation does the Ancestor possess? How could an unknown nobody like Fang Han easily plot against him? He must have gone to wipe out the Fang family with all his might. You know, killing every single member of the Fang family is no easy task; it will definitely take some time. In my opinion, the Ancestor will return in triumph by tomorrow morning at the latest.”
Upon hearing what Guo Ziyu said, Xiao Yu's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and she echoed his words.
In her mind, the strength of the patriarch Wu Qiang was unfathomable, and even if he really encountered trouble, it would be easy for him to get away unscathed.
“Then let’s wait for now. If the Ancestor hasn’t returned by tomorrow morning, we’ll go find Elder Xue Lian and Elder Cang Yun, report this matter to them, and seek their assistance.”
Wu Lei frowned slightly.
Deep down, he also felt that Elder Wu Qiang was highly likely to have killed Fang Han.
After all, if Elder Wu Qiang were to be defeated, given his cautious nature, he would certainly retreat back to the Qingxuan Sect with him, rather than staying alone at the Su family to wait for a showdown with Fang Han.
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This night seemed exceptionally long for Wu Lei, Xiao Yu, Xue Feihu, and Guo Ziyu.
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