Shensheng grunted, "Why is Big Brother descending? Quickly Junjie we must investigate. For Big Brother to descend this way is abnormal. He may need our assistance.!"
Grabbing Junjie with her power, Shensheng jumped into the air and disappeared into the void.
At the Zhao Clan everyone looked up in shock.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Tian Cai gasped. Wasn't that sound of something breaking the sound barrier....Something's coming down that fast! Could it be his Teacher?
A shrill careening erupted as a flaming ball burst through the clouds.
Zhao Wen jumped to Mu Huizhong. "In-law, activate every defensive formation you have!!" Placing her hand on Mu Huizhong's shoulder, she started sending over Empyrean power.
"Divine Supreme Shield! " screamed Mu Huizhong. Her Empyrean might exploded and layer upon layer of defensive sparkled into life. About her, profound runes swirled and glowed brilliantly with light.
However, it was too late.
Thaboom!!
In the center of the Zhao Clan main courtyard, blinding light flashed as an explosion walloped everyone to their feet.
Ling Fan yelped as her dainty body tumbled uncontrollably in the air like a leaf.
Unable to see as smoke and dirt flurried everywhere, she desperately flayed about looking for something to anchor too.
Suddenly, strong arms engulfed her like a shield. A voice spoke, "Little Sister, I got you."
Zhao Ding!?
Face buried into a chest, Ling Fan was trying to look up at the voice's face when they slammed into something and debris struck her head.
Instantly, she fell unconscious.
When Ling Fan woke, the first thing she heard was Ling Wenyan's voice.
"Ming'er, didn't Father warn you about attending Zhao Clan banquets. There hasn't been one single time that an incident ha't occurred. And you dare take my beloved granddaughter over as well??"
"Fan'er! Father is sorry. Father is sorry," sobbed Ling Ming.
"Damn you boy! You want your daughter to hear you crying like that?" said Ling Wenyan.
"Father can't you console me just once!? Mhm?"
"Stop it! You're gonna bring this old man to tears!"
Faking a moan, Ling Fan said, "Father!"
Ling Ming rushed over. "Fan'er! Father's right here."
Ling Fan slowly fluttered her eyes open. "Father, what happened, weren't we just at the Zhao Clan banquet?"
"Banquet! Humph! It was a calamity!" harrumphed Ling Wenyan.
"Fan'er that-that was yesterday."
Ling Fan jolted up, "Yesterday!?"
"Granddaughter, you're lucky to be alive. Young Zhao says you were thrown into the air and his elder brother Zhao Ding saved you."
Ling Fan gasped with the revelation.
So it was him.
"Father what exactly happened? Who were those people? Did the Zhao Clan win?"
"Humph! They were crushed! That thing that came down was Zhao Clan's Godkiller!" said Ling Wenyan.
"Father is this true? I never saw the Nether Hell King Beast."
"That explosion was the little bugger landing...sigh...who would've thought....Godkiller isn't a Nether Hell King Beast but.."
"But?"
"Grandfather will say it. It was a two foot long fatty bunny with droopy ears, red eyes and fluffy white fur. Everyone describes it so."
"Shush! Father...don't talk so openly about that little monster."
"Monster?"
"Fan'er its like this..."
"So you're saying Zhao Clan's Guardian Beast is a fat bunny that slices people into chunks with magical vorpal eyes?"
"Mhm...they cut through anything! Zhao Clan is still cleaning up the mess."
Wang Chunhua walked into the chamber. Sighing with huge relief, she said, "Little Sister, it's good...good you're awake. Chuntao has been so anxious, she 's been unable to eat. In fact, all the sisters are outside waiting on your news."
"Elder Sister, tell them this Little Sister is well. However, Father there is something I need to do immediately."
Seeing Ling Fan jump up, Ling Ming said "Fan'er slow down. You just woke, who knows if you head is still addled."
Ling Fan held out an arm and pumped out a dainty bicep. "Look! As you can see daughter is healthy and strong."
Ling Ming chortled, "Father used to do the exact same thing when he was young"
"Humph! If Father recalls, she had more muscle than you at that age," said Ling Wenyan.
"Eh!"
Ling Fan chuckled. "Father, Daughter loves you best. Earlier, when you said you were going to join the fight....Daughter's heart hurt. Seeing you alive and well, makes me happy."
Ling Ming's eyes misted over and turned about.
Ling Wenyan sighed, "Why you have to look at Father with that puppy dog face. Look away I say!" Ling Wenyan paused a bit. Clearing his throat, he said, "Son you are raising her quite well."
"Mhm."
Swoosh! Ling Fan rushed out of her room. Heart racing, she flashed past the surprised Fairies. They were about to chase after, when Wang Chunhua appeared and dissuaded them.
What could she be doing?
Ling Fan reached the wall. She crossed her fingers, hoping he was there...that he would answer.
Changing to Reina's voice, she asked, "Brother Zhao Ding?"
However, her heart found disappointment.
"Little Junjie, you hear that. Disciple is awake," snorted the Divine Pig, Zhu Shensheng.
Junjie grunted.
Shensheng said, "Junjie was was worried about you. Earlier he said we should seek out this Di Clan and unleash Divine Punishment on them."
Ling Fan's face blackened. Through gritted teeth she asked, "Master, what are you doing over there?"
"Master is visiting with her Big Brother."
"Big Brother?"
"Ah there he is with Little Genius. Master will explain later. Junjie, let's go!"
Swoosh!
Clearly, the two had already left.
She raised her fist, shaking it violently.
One day...hopefully soon she'd smack one between the pig's ears.
Ling Ming exited from Ling Fan's manor. Just at that moment, Chief Li came running up.
"Patriarch, its bad. Several restaurant owners are here demanding we hand over Young Miss's pet pigs."
Stepping out as well, Ling Wenyan asked, "What do you mean?"
"Old Patriarch, you're here too. The two beasts were seen entering our manor. The owners claim Young Miss's pets have been stealing from them the last two days. Patriarch, they also said, they've informed Chief Mo and he's on his way over."
Ling Ming shot a look at his father.
"Don't look at Father like that."
"Weren't you the one to buy Fan'er that ugly boar? Didn't you also buy robes for her pet pig?"
"Humph! Can't a loving grandfather buy the things that make his granddaughter happy?"
Ling Fan rubbed her glabella. This was what those two had been doing the past few days, eating their way through Savant City?
"Patriarch, what shall we do?" asked Chief Li.
"Invite them all into the main hall."
"Ming'er you can't be thinking of settling things with them all?"
Suddenly, the spark of epiphany lit up in Ling Fan's mind.
Running back, she said, "Father, Daughter has plan." Motioning him to lean down, she whispered into his ear.
"Claim their subordinates of Godkiller and they were only bringing him meals. And they should ask Godkiller for reparations? This-This could work!"
Ling Ming patted Ling Fan's head. "You truly are filial. Father let's see how those fools want reparations from Godkiller?"
Ling Wenyan scratched his head. Who'd think Godkiller was a fat bunny? Sighing, he followed after Ling Ming.
As soon as the two left, the Fairies crowded about Ling Fang.
Wang Chuntao's eyes were puffy and red. "Little Sis, if only we were there? You wouldn't have hurt your head."
Elder Bing face was strife with guilt. "Yao Roulan, forgive me for not protecting your daughter well."
Tang Xifeng took a swig at a wine jar, then passed it over to Elder Bing. However, she stiffened soon after. Elder Bing was chugging it all down. Wasn't this her last jar for the month.
Mo Lai wiped a tear. "Leader, if we had advanced warning about the Di Clan, we could've stopped them earlier. Spymaster will work hard to get our intelligence network up and running."
Alchemist Liu said, "It's good you are well. This alchemist was about to refine a healing potion for you. In the future, she'll invent a potion that hardens your skin like a tree so that you'll never get injured again."
The other Fairies shot looks at Alchemist Liu.
Are you trying to kill her? That potion would probably end up turning her to stone."
Ling Fan chuckled. "Everyone, Little Sister is fine. Big Brother Zhao Ding was able to protect me."
Qin Rong appeared, "What's all this? Little Fierce!! Good Good you're up!"
Ling Fan looked excitedly at Qin Rong. "Sister Qin, did you see how Big Brother Zhao Ding saved me? What's he look like?"
All the Fairies shot knowing glances at each other. She's asking about a man? Wasn't this the so called crushing?
Qin Rong shook her head in negative. "This Qin was thrown back by the explosion as well. Luckily, Master protected me from harm. It appears, Youngest Master is the only one to have witness Master Zhao Ding act to rescue you."
"You don't know what he look like?" asked Ling Fan.
"He's recently arrived to our Zhao Clan. Everyone says he's a secret top expert and many are labeling him as a reserve trump card."
This!
Suddenly, Qin Rong fell to her knees and slammed a fist to the ground.
"Fierce Leader, this Qin begs we investigate the location on the map right immedieately. Master has revealed the Di Clan is responsible for my Mother's death. Right now, Bai Guang and I just completed negotiations. We will act together for vengeance on both our mothers. If we find anything, this Qin must inform her before acting."
Ling Fan's eyes narrowed. "What's this have to do with Bai Guang."
Clearing her throat, Qin Rong replied, "Many do not know, we are in fact half sisters. Our mothers were hidden concubines of our father. After the death of our parents, the Zhao clan found us and raised us both."
All the Fairies gasped. There such a story?
After a breath, Ling Fan clasped her hands behind her back. "Rise...Little Sister understands. Elder Bing, tomorrow we'll plan a raid on this location. Everyone rest well. We'll meet at the hideout to assess things. Sister Qin, Little Sister will help your revenge."
"Mhm!!"
Late into the evening Shensheng and Junjie finally appeared. In fact, Ling Fan had been pacing about waiting hours for her Master to return.
Sighing with relief, she said, "Master there you are! Just what is happening, why have you been spending all this time at the Zhao Clan."
Junjie squealed and quickly trotted over. Rubbing his snout on her leg, he snorted happily.
Grimacing a bit, Ling Fan patted his head. "How's my handsome little boar?"
Shensheng said, "Little Junjie remember we have to train early in the morning. You should retire early."
Junjie stiffened.
Ling Fan continued to pat him. "There-There...Who cares about this Godkiller. Will he ever be a mighty Heavenly Lord like yourself? Aren't you our Ling Clan's Guardian beast?"
Looking up to Shensheng, Ling Fan asked, "Is it true, Godkiller is a fat bunny?"