Wild Dogs

Yang Fan nodded and took out the array flags.

"What should we do next?"

Under Zhou Peng's guidance, Yang Fan planted the battle flags one by one in the corners.

Once all the flags were planted, the cave in front of them vanished into thin air, as if it had never existed at all.

Yang Fan clicked his tongue in amazement.

"This thing is truly mysterious. It seems I need to learn more about the art of formations."

"Of course we need to learn formations, but there's no need for you to rush, Master."

"With your talent, it's only a matter of time before you master formations."

Yang Fan smiled as he listened to Zhou Peng's compliments.

"You don't need to keep praising me. I know my own level perfectly well. I'm not as amazing as you say."

"If you have time, teach me the formation, so I can set up formations myself in the future."

Zhou Peng nodded cautiously, but was secretly making plans in his mind.

Yang Fan kept him around simply because he was still useful.

If he ever loses his value, Yang Fan will definitely abandon him.

The formation was his lifeline, but it wouldn't be right not to teach him.

Yang Fan smiled when he caught a glimpse of Zhou Peng's face flickering between light and shadow within the Human King Banner.

"You don't need to be nervous, I'm not the kind of person who kills indiscriminately."

"As long as you are willing to cooperate and pass on these skills to me, I will never make things difficult for you."

"I can guarantee that."

Zhou Peng smiled awkwardly, his thoughts exposed by Yang Fan's words.

He nodded quickly.

"Don't worry, Master, I will definitely teach you the formation."

"But my skill in formations isn't that high."

Yang Fan smiled and waved his hand.

"It's alright, you're much better than me, I'll learn something if I can."

After saying that, Yang Fan put away the Human King Banner, took a deep breath, and walked towards the cave.

Today, Xue Wang went to see Xue Ming, and the two must have had a falling out.

Although he didn't start this, it might backfire on him, so he needs to be careful.

When they arrived at the cave, they found it quiet all around and Xue Ming was not there.

Yang Fan went inside and took a look around. Seeing that the puppet was obediently guarding the area, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Since Xue Ming didn't come looking for him, it means he doesn't care much about this matter.

Xue Ming may not care, but that doesn't mean Yang Fan can pretend nothing happened.

After a moment's thought, he took the prepared human skin and other items and went straight to find Xue Ming.

Upon arriving at the Blood Nether Cave, Yang Fan respectfully bowed in greeting.

"Disciple Yang Fan has come to pay respects to Master."

"Come in."

Xue Ming responded calmly from inside, and the cave door immediately opened.

Yang Fan quickly straightened his clothes and stepped inside.

Before Xue Ming could speak, he prostrated himself on the ground and performed a deep bow.

"Oh? Why are you being so cautious?"

Seeing Yang Fan perform such a grand ceremony, Xue Ming had already guessed what was going on, but he still asked in a calm voice.

Yang Fan quickly raised his head.

"Reporting to Master, I have just learned that Elder Xuewang has actually found his way here."

"This was my fault, and I have come to apologize to my master."

Xue Ming looked at him with some surprise, not expecting him to bring up the matter on his own initiative.

He waved his hand, signaling Yang Fan to get up.

"Don't panic, this has nothing to do with you."

"It was that old bastard Xue Wang who insisted on making you his disciple."

At this point, Xue Ming let out a cold snort.

"How could I not know what that old man was up to?"

"He's just using you as free labor; don't fall for his tricks."

Yang Fan shook his head repeatedly.

"Master, how dare I betray you? Now that I have become your disciple, I will never follow anyone else."

Seeing that Yang Fan was so honest, Xue Ming was very satisfied.

"Very good, you're a smart man, I knew you wouldn't do something so treacherous."

"But I also want to remind you, what Xue Wang can give you, I can give you too."

"What Blood Forgotten cannot give, I can still give."

"I'll double all the benefits he promised you."

"As long as you obediently serve as my disciple, I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

Yang Fan appeared grateful, but a chill ran through him.

Why would Xue Ming offer such a huge reward out of the blue? It would be strange if there wasn't something fishy going on.

Xue Ming glanced at him and then gave him some instructions.

"By the way, you must not neglect your cultivation."

"Going to the Skinning Cave was arranged by the sect, and there was nothing I could do about it."

"And I need you to get more human skin and materials from there."

"So you still want to go to that place."

"Once you get there, remember not to say anything more to Xue Wang."

"Otherwise, Master, I won't let you off the hook."

"Yes, Master, rest assured, this disciple knows what to do."

Yang Fan hurriedly spoke up, then expressed his loyalty to Xue Ming.

Seeing that Yang Fan was so obedient, Xue Ming nodded in satisfaction.

He then tossed Yang Fan a porcelain bottle.

"There are some pills here. Eat them carefully and refine them as soon as possible."

"Improve your cultivation level as soon as possible, so as not to disappoint your master's expectations."

"I see you haven't even reached the second level of Qi Refining yet, that won't do."

"I need to improve my cultivation level as soon as possible."

Xue Ming looked at Yang Fan and spoke earnestly.

Yang Fan felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly nodded repeatedly.

"Master, rest assured, your disciple will improve my cultivation level as soon as possible."

With that, Yang Fan stood up and bowed to Xue Ming.

"Then, Master, this disciple will take his leave now."

"Okay, you can go now. Remember, don't forget what I told you."

"Yes, Master."

Yang Fan hurriedly bowed to Xue Ming, then carefully withdrew.

After leaving the cave, Yang Fan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It seems that Xue Ming didn't make things difficult for him, which is a good thing.

But after taking only two steps, Yang Fan suddenly stopped.

Why would Xue Ming be so polite to him for no reason? This person has always been a ruthless killer.

I would never do favors for others without a reason.

Thinking of this, Yang Fan felt a chill run down his spine.

Could it be that Xue Ming has already decided to take his life?

As Yang Fan thought about it, he became even more certain.

Xue Ming was clearly prepared to attack him, waiting only for his cultivation level to reach a certain point before making his move.

That would be troublesome.

The more Yang Fan thought about it, the more dangerous it seemed. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.

"You old bastard, you still want my life? Watch out, I'll crush you with this tough bone I have."

After saying that, he muttered a couple of words and hurriedly left.

Meanwhile, in another cave, Xue Ming carefully picked up a jade talisman and gently stroked it.

As he rubbed it, his expression changed drastically.

After a while, he gently put the jade talisman down.

"Could it be that Xue Wang has discovered my plan?"

Xue Ming frowned in deep thought, but then shook his head.

"That shouldn't be the case. I've been careful enough. Logically, the Blood Fiend Sect shouldn't have noticed."

"Only I should know the secrets this kid carries, so how did Xue Wang discover them?"

The more he thought about Xue Ming, the stranger it seemed.

After a long pause, he shook his head, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"This man, Xue Wang, cannot be allowed to live; we must find a way to eliminate him."

"Otherwise, this guy might attack this kid again someday."