Wild Dogs

"What's there to prepare? Let's set off now. We have everything you need for the journey, so there's no need for you to do any of this."

Yang Fan wanted to say something more, and Xiao Ling nodded in agreement.

"That's true. We have everything you need to prepare here. You don't need to prepare anything. Hurry up and catch up."

She waved, signaling Yang Fan to follow closely.

Yang Fan could only obediently follow behind the others and walk out.

Outside the secret room, there were many people standing guard, clearly ready to go.

If Yang Fan dares to rush outwards, they will strike immediately.

However, seeing how honest Yang Fan was, they gave up on that idea.

Xiao Ling waved to the side.

"Have you prepared everything you needed to?"

The others nodded.

"Yes, everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared, and there will be no delays."

Xiao Ling nodded.

"That's good. As long as it doesn't delay important matters, you'll be richly rewarded when you return."

The guards at the door were overjoyed and bowed in gratitude.

Xiao Ling waved her hand and continued leading everyone out.

By this point, their positions had become quite clear.

Luo Changhe, who had initially walked alongside Xiao Ling, had quietly fallen to the back, with only Yang Fan behind him.

Xiao Baihua and Xiao Ling walked at the very front, and even Gan Lu walked further ahead than Luo Changhe.

Seeing this, Yang Fan couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly, sighing in his heart that being a live-in son-in-law was indeed not easy.

Yang Fan followed behind the group and soon arrived at the center of the Hundred Flowers Palace Square.

In the center of the square, a large, crimson bird was perched there, proudly preening its feathers.

Upon seeing the group enter, the large bird immediately approached Xiao Ling and rubbed against her gently several times.

Xiao Ling gently stroked the feathers of the large red bird.

"How are things, Hong'er? Have you been enjoying your stay?"

She affectionately stroked the large red bird, clearly showing more concern for it than for her husband.

Yang Fan couldn't help but sigh in his heart. This Luo Changhe was so pitiful, could it be that he really never thought of resisting?

He looked at Luo Changhe, who seemed to sense it as well, and turned to look at Yang Fan as well.

As their eyes met, Luo Changhe nodded.

"This bird is a sacred bird that the Hundred Flowers Palace has been raising for thousands of years, and it has lived to this day."

"Each generation of palace masters has taken good care of it, so it has a deep affection for the Hundred Flowers Palace. Moreover, this bird has the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird, which makes it extraordinary."

Yang Fan nodded. No wonder Xiao Ling valued this bird so much.

Hearing Luo Changhe's words, Xiao Ling rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.

"There's no need to tell everyone this. Okay, let's get going."

She leaped onto the back of the large red bird, waved, and signaled the others to follow immediately.

Yang Fan quickly jumped onto the bird's back, and once everyone had landed, Xiao Ling was about to set off.

Ganlu suddenly raised her hand.

"Master, there is something I am unsure whether I should say."

Yang Fan cursed inwardly, thinking how utterly despicable those words were.

If you really feel it's inappropriate to say something, you should just shut up and not ask this question.

Xiao Ling glanced at him.

"Good disciple, if you have something to say, just say it."

Ganlu bowed respectfully.

"Master, although this boy has done us a favor, we can't guarantee that he won't come up with some tricks to escape along the way."

"Since the Heavenly Secret Token is in his possession, I think we should set up more restrictions to make him obedient."

Luo Changhe smiled slightly.

"I've already planted a curse mark inside him, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Ganlu shook her head.

"Although the cursed seal is powerful, its power is ultimately limited and cannot guarantee that it will imprison him. In my opinion, we still need to strengthen other methods."

He sized up Yang Fan, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Xiao Ling asked hurriedly.

"What other methods do you plan to use to deal with him?"

Yang Fan grew increasingly dissatisfied, but since things had come to this point, he could only lower his head.

Ganlu said.

"In my opinion, we should place several layers of restrictions on his body, sealing off all his acupoints and meridians."

"Then insert silver needles into every acupoint in his body. Even if he temporarily releases the acupoints, the spiritual energy will not be able to break through the silver needles."

"Finally, I set up some techniques within my consciousness and left Gu worms inside my body. That way, I can completely control it."

He excitedly pulled out a porcelain bottle.

"I have a few Gu worms here, which are very helpful in controlling cultivators. Why don't you let me use Gu on him?"

Xiao Ling suddenly became somewhat agitated.

Luo Changhe suddenly let out a cold snort.

That's enough.

Xiao Ling glared at him with displeasure.

"Changhe, what do you mean by this? Ganlu is also trying to better control this kid."

Luo Changhe shook his head.

"He's still my disciple, what kind of methods are these?"

"Sealing the bloodline, leaving restrictions, and then planting Gu worms—isn't that forcing someone to die?"

"Do you think he's a fool? Would he really be on our side?"

He pointed at Yang Fan.

"Since he has acknowledged me as his master, he is now my disciple, and as his master, I must protect him."

"I've thought this through. Once this matter is settled, I will grant him his freedom again after we leave."

"If he is willing to stay in our Hundred Flowers Palace, I would really like to take him as my disciple."

Xiao Ling found it unbelievable and wanted to refute it.

But looking at Luo Changhe's serious eyes, she suddenly felt uncertain.

This was the first time Luo Changhe had looked at her so seriously, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

After a long while, Xiao Ling took a deep breath.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, then so be it."

"Anyway, the cursed seal is in your hands, so you should be able to control it."

Luo Changhe nodded.

"Of course. As long as I have the curse seal, I can take his life at any time if he dares to harm me."

He looked at Yang Fan.

"If you do your job well and get enough treasure this time, I might spare your life."

"Not only that, I will also give you double the benefits you get here."

Yang Fan was at a loss for words.

He could tell that Luo Changhe was speaking from the heart, but he wasn't sure if those words would still hold true after this incident.

These people are only agreeing because Luo Changhe is using him as leverage.

But if the two sides really start to fight, Luo Changhe will most likely take action against him again.

He could only nod and express his gratitude repeatedly, but in his heart he already had other plans.

Once everyone was standing on the bird's back, Xiao Ling gently patted the large red bird beneath her.

The large bird immediately swooped upwards.

Because of the high speed, a strong wind immediately blew over, almost knocking Xiao Baihua off.