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===Chapter 979 Chen Yuanyuan's Choice===

Upon hearing the middle-aged man's words, Li Xiaoran couldn't help but laugh. He found the statement utterly ridiculous, and simply said calmly, "I'm not willing."

This was truly a ridiculous thing, or rather, something that his peers had never expected. Before this, everyone he had met, whether it was Pu Sihan or Han Zilu, would subconsciously hesitate and think after he said this, and would even give a certain answer. But Li Xiaoran in front of him gave a completely different answer. She even told him very resolutely that she was unwilling. This made him feel that the development of this matter was completely different from what he had imagined. The middle-aged man's expression changed slightly.

In his view, this was completely different from what he had imagined. Under such circumstances, all sorts of thoughts and ideas flashed through his mind. He even wondered if he could take action or do something special. However, not wanting to alert the enemy, he ultimately did not make any excessive moves. He simply looked calmly at Li Xiaoran and said seriously, "I'm really curious, what are your truest thoughts deep down? Don't you care at all? Xu Fan, or rather, don't you have even the slightest curiosity?"

Li Xiaoran glanced outside the classroom; the students had already gone far away. At this moment, he felt no worry. His gaze fell on the middle-aged man, his expression calm yet tinged with a profound indifference. To him, everything in this world was so simple, or rather, nothing in this world posed a problem. He was so pure and straightforward, so he felt no hostility towards the middle-aged man. He simply believed that Xu Fan would never allow a stranger to contact him. If Xu Fan were in any trouble, he would definitely call him. This was an unspoken understanding between the two of them, a kind of fate that had bound them together for so long, either not contacting each other at all or contacting each other on their own initiative.

It was precisely because of this confidence in Xu Fan that he unhesitatingly refused the man's invitation to discuss Xu Fan's issues, stating that he was unwilling. Upon hearing the man's apparent curiosity, he calmly continued, "Because I understand the relationship between Xu Fan and me perfectly well. We are truly good friends. If he really wanted to contact me, he would do so by phone. I don't believe he would encounter any problems or issues, because his personal abilities have surpassed the understanding of most of us. Although I know he is still just an ordinary person, or even if he isn't, it doesn't matter to me whether he is ordinary or not. To me, as long as he is Xu Fan, he is my good friend, nothing more. So I believe that if there really is a problem, I might call him, and he might call me, instead of contacting a stranger like you to discuss something."

The middle-aged man found this logic ridiculous. He thought it was completely illogical, so he was conflicted and incredulous. He looked at Li Xiaoran with a sense of improbability, because he felt that there was no such thing as a friendship between two people that could be so trustworthy. So at this moment, he was very unwilling to see this scene. However, the situation that Xu Fan's friend Li Xiaoran was showing at this moment made the logic very clear and straightforward.

This logic puzzled him and seemed utterly unbelievable. The middle-aged man's mind was filled with various thoughts, but ultimately they all coalesced into a particularly strange idea that made him unwilling to make any unnecessary moves. His gaze remained calm as he looked at Li Xiaoran earnestly, changing his approach, and said, "While I'm still curious about why you and Xu Fan share such a tacit understanding, I think you don't need to call him to consult about this so-called matter. The reason I called you here is because I have something very important to tell you. You guessed right, he is indeed not an ordinary person, because he is a very rare cultivator in this world. He is not only an ordinary person, but his personal abilities are extremely strong. Therefore, under these circumstances, you should communicate with him more, or rather, you should try to understand him more thoroughly. I don't know what your deepest thoughts are about him, but what I want to tell you is that if you want to follow in his footsteps in the future, then you must now become my disciple and learn from me."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoran paused slightly, then chuckled. She thought the man in the middle was delusional, a complete idiot, or rather, a madman who had sprung up out of nowhere. He didn't understand love or friendship at all, so he thought this middle-aged man was just trying to deceive her about her relationship with Xu Fan, this so-called apprenticeship. It was ridiculous! For Li Xiaoran, the world was simple. Because she and Xu Fan shared some similarities, their relationship was more about balance, gentleness, or a beneficial recognition. So she didn't care if Xu Fan was a cultivator or not.

The middle-aged man in the classroom suddenly felt a surge of anger. He didn't know what to do, so he looked at Li Xiaoran without speaking. The next second, a gust of wind blew through the empty classroom doorway, as if the two people who had just been there had never existed. Of course, no one else knew what had happened. He was even less aware that his good friend Li Xiaoran had simply vanished. Their relationship was very simple: an occasional phone call, an occasional meeting—a tacit understanding of when they would meet and when they would part. There was no shady business or emotional entanglement between them. So, he truly didn't know, and he wouldn't know for the time being, that Li Xiaoran had disappeared from the school. This didn't cause much of a stir at the school, because soon the school leaders received news of Li Xiaoran's resignation. This incident caused a slight commotion at the school, as no one had expected it.

The sudden departure of such a dedicated teacher from the school, though the exact reasons remain unknown, evokes only sighs of regret in everyone. No one seems to think there's anything particularly strange about it, because Li Xiaoran was merely a volunteer teacher at the school, or perhaps just a hired teacher, studying for her postgraduate entrance exam while teaching children—that's all. Therefore, under these circumstances, Li Xiaoran's disappearance seems like the simplest and easiest thing in the world.

Li Xiaoran's disappearance happened out of nowhere. Besides her, another person also vanished on the same day, almost immediately afterward. Chen Yuanyuan, far away in the Kingdom of Gran, left Hangzhou alone and went to the Kingdom of Chengde. Even her grandfather, Old Zhao, didn't know, and Xu Fan, of course, had no idea. No one knew where Chen Yuanyuan went, because she wanted to find out about Xia Ziling's situation. She had always believed Xia Ziling had left, but countless experiences later made her realize, or rather, suddenly feel, that perhaps Xia Ziling hadn't left this world. So she wanted to find her best friend, her most beloved friend in the world. She didn't want to accept the fact that Xia Ziling had left. Therefore, when all of this suddenly occurred, she discovered that...

When all of this suddenly appears, you later realize that many things that appear and leave in fate are often not the same. The difference between this world and another world lies in the departure of some people and the appearance of others. There is no way to dwell on it. Xu Fan suddenly appeared and became the most popular star and the most popular singer in the country. He not only has excellent singing ability and excellent songwriting ability, but he is also not only an actor, not only a singer, but also a director, a superstar, a poet, an author, and an online writer. When all these identities are focused on Xu Fan, this rising star became the envy of everyone. At the same time, Xia Ziling's sudden departure is like Liu Xin suddenly disappearing from the world. No one will pay attention to the changes of the stars in the sky every day.

No one would notice the difference between having one less star and one more star in the sky. No matter how bright a star is, if it disappears, they will only think that it has disappeared and what does it matter? However, for some people, the disappearance of this star is a lifelong event, the most important thing in their lives. They didn't see the information, but it was there, but they couldn't reach it or touch it. Under these circumstances, Chen Yuanyuan firmly believed in his heart that you hadn't left. Even when he closed his eyes and opened them again, he found that you had left and become a pile of ashes in the box. In his heart, he was conflicted about the little golden shield. However, later he chose not to believe it and chose Xia Ziling, who was still living happily somewhere, or perhaps living in pain like him. Fate often makes her conflicted and helpless. So this time he went to Gran Kingdom and searched many places. In fact, this was not the first time he had come here. The last time he came to Gran Kingdom, he wanted to find this answer.

He really found a lot of things, but when he talked to Xu Fan, he didn't get any answers or results. He only knew that the appearance of a cat had brought about earth-shattering changes to the world. So, Chen Yuanyuan embarked on her journey again and went to Gran Country. However, the sudden appearance of that middle-aged man made him feel that everything in the world seemed to have changed. Unlike Xia Ziling, Chen Yuanyuan's personality was more gentle and direct. Xu Fan and Chen Yuanyuan's first meeting was in Gran Country when they met a bad guy who wanted to ask them for money. In this situation, their solution was actually very simple. Now, thinking back, Cheng Yaoyao's heart was not excited. So, in a sense, he really liked Xu Fan. He never tried to hide it. But he knew that his best friend loved Xu Fan very much. However, Xu Fan chose another girl, a girl named Pu Sihan, even though he knew that Pu Sihan was really...

She was gentle, lovely, and well-behaved, but ultimately, she didn't choose Xia Ziling, who didn't love her as deeply. She herself also loved Xu Fan, but ultimately didn't pursue her feelings because she believed Xu Fan and Xia Ziling were a match made in heaven. However, Pu Sihan ultimately paved the way for her. So, when she met the man in the middle and he mentioned his purpose, Xu Fan's current identity, and all of this, Chen Yuanyuan immediately agreed. Yes, that's right. Chen Yuanyuan hadn't heard that Xu Fan wasn't an ordinary person, but a cultivator. To pursue Xu Fan, she had to become his disciple. Only in this way could she follow in Xu Fan's footsteps and explore many different things together.

Upon hearing these words, Chen Yuanyuan agreed without hesitation. It wasn't just because she felt she could get closer to Xu Fan, but more importantly, she believed her best friend, Xia Ziling, might also be a cultivator, just in another place. If she became this middle-aged man's disciple, she might also have a chance to become a cultivator herself and eventually find her best friend Xia Ziling. Moreover, at that moment, after understanding that this middle-aged man was a cultivator, she believed it even more. She felt that since there was cultivation in this world, there must be even more powerful people influencing certain places and events. Her departure might be a sign of something different. Under these circumstances, she chose to agree. At the same time, and more importantly, Chen Yuanyuan felt that Xu Fan being with Pu Sihan was something that infuriated her. She and Xu Fan truly loved each other, but so what?

What was the ultimate fate of Xia Ziling, my best friend, in this so-called love? Her fate was death, turning into a basin of ashes, becoming something that no one in this world could ever embrace or touch again. All that could be said was that Xia Ziling became someone that everyone in this world could only remember.

Because of this idea, the methods chosen by Chen Yuanyuan, Li Xiaoran, Pu Sihan, Han Zilu, and others are all different.

Chen Yuanyuan's choice was simple: since the world already had a distinction between cultivators and ordinary people, she absolutely did not want to be a so-called ordinary person. If she was going to do something, she would be a true cultivator, because the purpose of being a cultivator was not to make herself more outstanding, but to find the direction and purpose she wanted to pursue.

Xu Fan was unaware of Li Xiaoran's sudden departure and disappearance, and of course, he was also unaware that Chen Yuanyuan had unhesitatingly chosen to become a so-called cultivator at that moment.

(End of this chapter)

===Chapter 980 Xu Fan Learns the News===

As soon as filming wrapped, Xu Fan immediately began his urgent editing work.

Because his time is very tight, in addition to editing the entire movie, they also need to conceive and prepare for the next TV series. Joy of Life has now become a hit across the entire internet, and even has countless fans and readers overseas. They hope that the series can be updated with new content.

But none of them knew that this book had already finished updating. For others, the total word count of this book was simply the original story of love and pain on Earth, so the word count would not change at all. He would not write any other stories on this basis, because in his opinion, this book itself was already perfect. It did not need any other additions or any other story construction. Under such circumstances, anything Xu Fan did or needed to do would inevitably arouse the discussion and approval of countless netizens on the Internet.

So when Xu Fan finished filming "Once Upon a Time," which can be considered a sequel to "Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," there was a lot of discussion online about his next TV series. After all, Wang Xifeng had said during the filming of this movie that it was actually a promotional event for the upcoming TV series "Joy of Life." In this case, the future prospects of "Once Upon a Time" and "Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," including its box office performance, could potentially affect the box office or viewership ratings of "Joy of Life," which Xu Fan was filming in the future.

Everyone knows that Xu Fan's filming of "Thirty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" was actually a gamble, a kind of bet, because they knew that these two versions of "Thirty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" were completely different. "Thirty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" tells a love story set in a different era, while "Joy of Life" tells a story of time travel and the officialdom of history, as well as the intrigue and power struggles within the community. Everyone has their own opinions and their own stance, and in this situation, it's impossible to describe who is right and who is wrong, because everyone has their own beliefs and their own convictions. So, you can't judge anyone for being wrong. This is the biggest reason why Xu Fan's "Seven Years" became a viral sensation.

This film not only sparked discussions among netizens across the country but also among film enthusiasts and movie lovers worldwide, demonstrating its immense influence. It's worth noting that this film is an online phenomenon, watched primarily by mobile phones or computer screens. Many viewers became so engrossed in it that they even forgot to eat while watching. There are even rumors that a young man abroad successfully overcame gambling because of this film, highlighting the immense personal ability and charisma it possesses.

Of course, it's possible that everything before was just a rumor. What can be proven or confirmed is that this book has a huge influence. You know, there aren't many books on the entire internet that can reach a thousand followers. Twenty people have already reached two of the previous Ghost Blows Out the Light books, and without hesitation, they have reached more than a thousand followers. This time, Xu Fan's Mind Surgery Youth has become a hit across the entire internet and has reached a thousand followers. You know, one board, one door means ten thousand Chinese yuan. That means that these thousand hundred billion followers are worth ten million Chinese yuan. You can imagine how crazy the popularity of this book is.

When Xu Fan finally calmed down and started editing the film, his friends in Longxian County, including Han Zilu, Pu Sihan, Li Xiaoran, and Chen Yuanyuan, all seemed to have been taken away by a middle-aged man in different ways.

Some were brainwashed and taken away, some left voluntarily, and some were forcibly taken away. Regardless of the method, these people have truly left this world. No one knows exactly what happened, but these events naturally attract attention. For example, Mr. Li's departure was actually because he didn't have much presence, so it's normal that no one noticed. However, Han Zilu, as the top leader of Fanxing Pictures, naturally caused discussion among the entire internet and the entire company. Fortunately, Han Zilu didn't leave immediately beforehand, but spent some time thinking and struggling, because he didn't know how much of what the middle-aged man said was true and how much was genuine. However, after experiencing some things, he suddenly saw through everything and finally agreed to the other party's answer. That's why he chose to leave with the other party without hesitation. However, Fanxing Pictures also had to be handed over to someone to manage. He didn't call Xu Fan, nor did he call Pusa, and in his view, this matter could only be known by himself. So he handed over Fanxing Pictures to his partner, who is currently the company's deputy. Although he knew the deputy, he didn't know much about his specific abilities.

This time, Han Zilu didn't prepare anything for Xu Fan before handing over the package. However, she didn't say that she would never come back after leaving. She just gave him some special instructions and then turned to leave. Not knowing when she would return, she wrote a letter and left it in her room. She hoped that if she didn't come back, Xu Fan could see it and analyze it. She didn't want Xu Fan to come looking for her, but she believed that one day she could come back to find Xu Fan. Everything seemed to be going on like this. Han Zilu's departure seemed to be the beginning of a simple message. Soon, Xu Fan, on the other side, also didn't know that Han Zilu had left. He was just seriously editing the video of the movie.

Meanwhile, it wasn't Han who, after much internal struggle, finally succumbed to the reality of the situation. He knew very well that Xu Fan's excellence was undeniable. Even if they had a very deep relationship and were deeply in love, they were still just an unmarried couple. Xu Fan's demands had created a bottleneck for him, a distance that frightened him. The man in the story told him a way to get closer to Xu Fan, and he chose to print it out without hesitation, or rather, after some deliberation. He struggled for a long time, but ultimately didn't call Xu Fan, choosing to say goodbye. However, this wasn't the kind of goodbye he wanted. He believed he would eventually return, and be very close to Xu Fan, because only then could he reach the protected area. Therefore, he felt his choice was right. Perhaps his choice was correct. There was some selfishness involved, but for him, this was the only choice he could make. He didn't have many other thoughts, nor could he. His only thought was to protect and love Xu Fan deeply in the future through this method, so that he could get closer and closer to Xu Lan. When this thought was deeply ingrained in his mind, he understood that he had no other way. Only by following this path could he get the answer he wanted. At this moment, the Bodhisattva could not and would not hesitate.

Meanwhile, Chen Yuanyuan, who was far away on the other side, naturally left with the middle-aged man without hesitation after agreeing to his request. Thus, the group of people who were not very familiar with each other met again in a certain place. No one ever thought that everything in this world and everything in the other world seemed different but were exactly the same. It was as if this world was half or a part of the other world, or it was possible that the other world was a part or half of this world.

No matter how you look at it, these two worlds seem to be essentially no different. Whether it's the construction of houses, the blue of the sky or the green of the sea, the overall appearance of the world, or even the surrounding people and the flashy, bewitching lights, everything seems the same. Everyone has a different personality, and everyone's methods and approaches are completely different. Everyone has their own needs and experiences in life, but the stories often provoke aversion and discussion among most people.

No one knows what this incident actually means, especially for Xu Fan. Not only did he not know that many of his friends had left quietly, but more importantly, while he was editing the video, his manager, who was also his good friend, Zhao Feiyang, met the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man's eyebrows still looked delicate. When he saw Zhao Feiyang, he still sighed as he looked at Zhao Fuyang because Zhao Feiyang was really too fat. Even though Zhao Feiyang had become very thin after his fall in Gansu Province, he still looked very fat to the middle-aged man. In fact, compared to them, Zhao Feiyang was much fatter, even though he had lost a lot of weight.

So when the person in the middle saw Zhao Feiyang, he didn't think anything other than that Zhao Feiyang was so fat. He just looked at Zhao Feiyang and said the same thing he always said to the girls: "I am a friend sent by Xu Fan. Now I want to communicate with you about a problem. Is that convenient?"

Zhao Feiyang found it utterly ridiculous. Did his relationship with Xu Fan really need such divisive tactics? Did they need to communicate in this way? Absolutely not. Their childhood relationship and their subsequent financial ties proved that they had never made any attempt at anything. Therefore, he believed that whatever happened, their paths would inevitably cross. The current outcome was difficult to predict, but he didn't believe it would end so easily. If Xu Fan truly needed something, he would call him directly, not have a stranger claim to be his friend. Did Zhao Feiyang not know all of Xu Fan's friends? He knew all the people he liked, from his childhood friends to those he met after his debut. Zhao Feiyang would know this, because after all, Zhao Feiyang's agent, who had been indulging in pleasure for so long, not only took care of Xu Fan's food, clothing, and travel, and not only took care of his daily life, but more importantly, he also took care of everything around him, including the people he wanted to see and the people he wanted to leave. Zhao Feiyang was probably the first to know this, and it was precisely because of this situation that some people were dissatisfied. But in any case, that was the fact. When Zhao Feiyang was negotiating with the men among them, nothing in the world changed, which meant that nothing happened.

If that's the case, it seems pretty good. But is that really the case? No one knew that a sudden gust of wind would come and everything would change drastically. Similarly, no one knew why this happened, why it was so sudden, or why it was so shocking. Many people's eyes were all on that spot, but in fact, nothing much had changed.

When Zhao Feiyang was communicating with the middle-aged man, he found the man in front of him really boring. He neither agreed nor disagreed, because he had known for a long time that Xu Fan was different from others. He knew that Xu Fan might have changed, and he also knew that Xu Fang's future might not be the same, or even in the distant future. But none of this mattered to him, because Xu Fan was his good brother and would always be his good brother. It is said that even close brothers should keep clear accounts. For him and Xu Fan, their relationship had transcended these things, and there was no need to argue for too long over interests. At least, that was his and Xu Fan's thinking. Therefore, the middle-aged man's so-called communication was meaningless to him.

In this situation, the important person really had no other choice. So after communicating with Zhao Feiyang for a while, he chose to leave the matter. Zhao Feiyang felt a little uneasy because since they had found him, would they find someone else? It was also possible that this time Zhao Feiyang did not directly agree or refute the other party, but because he felt that this matter should be seriously discussed with Xu Fan.

So while Xu Fan was diligently editing his new film, Zhao Feiyang refused the middle-aged man's offer and immediately went to find Xu Fan, giving him a complete account of the incident, the appearance of the middle-aged man from Teacher Mai's side, and the conversation between the two.

When Fang heard this news, he was deeply moved by the political situation. He had never imagined that mysterious people would suddenly appear in his life and try to take away those around him. In an instant, he couldn't help but think of Pu Sihan.

The next second, he dialed the number for the three-bedroom apartment without hesitation.

But the call never went through.

(End of this chapter)

===Chapter 981 News===

Pu Sihan's phone went unanswered, and Xu Fan subconsciously fell silent.

He never imagined that one day he would lose contact with the shop. In his heart, Xiao Pu had always been an irreplaceable part of his life. So when he suddenly received Zhao Feiyang's call, his first thought was whether Xiao Pu had encountered a similar situation. And it seemed that this was indeed the case.

He dialed several numbers in a row, especially calling Xiao Pu, but Xiao Hu didn't answer. His thoughts raced as he recalled everything that had happened since reconnecting with the system; everything had gone too smoothly, giving him a sense of victory. Nothing unexpected had happened during this time. However, he hadn't expected so many regrets to have occurred around him. When he tried to contact Han Zilu to see if she knew Xiao Pu's situation, he found that Han Zilu was also unreachable. He became even more anxious, dialing one number after another. Whether it was Han Zilu, Chen Yuanyuan, or Li Xiaoran, almost everyone was unreachable. Even Li Xiaoran never answered the phone, making him even more uneasy and helpless. In the past, his relationship with Li Xiaoran was very special; they were true friends. Normally, if he called or texted, Li Xiaoran would reply immediately. Although he knew Li Xiaoran was now a teacher, he knew she wouldn't call during class time. Li Xiaoran would definitely answer or call back immediately. After nearly half an hour had passed since he called Li Xiaoran, he still had no confidence. This meant that something might have happened to Li Xiaoran as well. He was conflicted and felt that this matter was somewhat tricky. He didn't know how to solve it, so he called Zhao Feiyang again.

On the surface, Zhao Feiyang is Xu Fan's agent, but in reality, Zhao Feiyang and Xu Fan are very good friends, very good brothers. So when Xu Fan faced these problems, the first person he thought of was Zhao Feiyang, and when Zhao Feiyang heard the middle-aged man's invitation, the first person he thought of was also Xu Fan. This is the tacit understanding between the two. So after a brief communication, the two met and chatted immediately. Because Xu Fan's current identity is that of a true cultivator, among all the cultivators he knows, apart from An Yu, almost all the others are not around. An An Yue's father, An Kang's father, is probably living somewhere else at the moment. So the only one he can contact is An Le. So he found An Lan Yue as soon as possible. Not long after, Xu Fan, An Lan Yue, and Zhao Feiyang met.

The three met at the agreed-upon teahouse. Without much small talk, they picked up their cups and took large gulps of tea. Zhao Feiyang spoke first, saying, "That middle-aged man seemed calm, but I sensed a tremendous amount of energy in him. Although I don't know exactly what that energy refers to, I couldn't utter a single word in his presence. Moreover, the way he invited me exuded confidence and arrogance. So, such a request is actually a subconscious habit. Therefore, we can be certain that his personal abilities, including his personal wealth, are extremely high."

Xu Fan did not refute this statement because he knew, or rather, he was very clear that if someone wanted to invite Zhao Feiyang, and in the eyes of a discerning person like Zhao Feiyang, the other party's excellence and personal strength could be seen, it meant that the other party was indeed very powerful. In comparison, in terms of politics, Xu Fan and Zhao Feiyang were quite different.

An Ran's reaction to this matter was unpredictable. In a sense, he was a cultivator himself, and it was normal for him to suddenly discover another cultivator besides Xu Fan. Moreover, as far as he knew, if he wasn't mistaken, this cultivator was a native of Earth. The only reason he could target Xu Fan and his friends was that the other party likely wanted something from Xu Fan. Therefore, An Ran didn't offer much explanation. He simply looked at the two and said calmly, "Based on the current situation, neither Pu Sihan nor the other two are in any danger. In fact, they are quite safe now, and you have no need to worry. However, we must thoroughly investigate this matter. Why did they do this? We must take this matter seriously."

An Lanyue is now a cultivator, and although Xu Fan is also a cultivator, he mostly lives in the residential area as an ordinary person. Although he has many guesses in his heart, especially after the chase he had with Xu Fan, he is even more convinced of the truth of the matter. However, he does not know how to resolve this matter, so he does not think too much about it. He just subconsciously blocks the light when facing those who like to cultivate or want to rest, trying his best to make himself appear as a normal witness.

For An Lanyue, the situation described by Xu Fan and Zhao Fengyang was actually quite normal. It was just that she had encountered a new cultivator by her side. Since Zhao Feiyang was right, this cultivator shouldn't cause too much harm to Chen Yuanyuan's people. However, the specific reason why they were looking for the girls around Xu Fan was unknown. Moreover, according to Zhao Feiyang, the heavy man not only looked for those girls but also for him. In short, he had found all of Zhao Feiyang's close friends. What was the meaning behind all this? Furthermore, the specific methods used to find them were still under discussion. After some initial thought and investigation through various channels, Xu Fan and Zhao Feiyang discovered that, under normal circumstances, both Han Zilu and Chen Yuanyuan, who were far away in Gran Country, should have left willingly. Of course, Xu Fan and Zhao Feiyang couldn't confirm this information; it just seemed to be the case for the time being. So, at this moment, he suddenly looked at An Lanyue and subconsciously asked, "Now that this has already happened, we can't change it, but we definitely need to do everything we can to handle it well. So, where should we begin?"

Xu Fan was, after all, just an ordinary person who had just embarked on the path of cultivation. Although he possessed high talent and his current abilities seemed strong, he was still ultimately a novice. Therefore, he was truly at a loss when faced with these problems. That's why he asked An Lanyue such a question. Regarding the Western actions, An Lanyue neither obstructed nor refused to answer. Instead, after a moment's thought, she said, "For the time being, we are in the open, while they are in the shadows. We don't yet know exactly what they want from us. However, there is one thing we must seriously consider: every event has a necessary connection. Since they haven't harmed Han Zilu and the others, we can seriously consider, or rather, wait for them to contact us. I believe they will tell me the details over the phone."

After saying this, Zhao Feiyang was very puzzled. He glanced at Xu Fan, then subconsciously looked at An Lanyue, and then asked curiously, "Why 'wait'? Waiting is a long process. We never know what will happen in the future, so I think this is completely unreliable."

An Ran didn't offer any explanation, because for him, there was no need to explain whether something was good or bad. In fact, one could see a person's true nature at a glance, and it was also easy to understand that waiting was indeed quite common, because we really didn't know what would happen in the future. If the waiting was excessive, it might lead to this situation and cause resentment. Of course, for Xu Fan, the most important thing was still not these things, but the real future world.

The sudden occurrence of this event disrupted the plans of Xu Fan, An Lanyue, and others. After a period of adjustment, the filming of "Once Upon a Time" between Xu Fan and Zhao Feiyang and Xu Shan went very smoothly. According to the normal schedule, it should have been released in two months at the latest. However, the current situation is completely different, because it's not just a matter of scheduling.

There are many more detailed problems encountered by the system. After thinking for a moment, she would face these problems without hesitation and provide simple answers and solutions. The world has undergone many changes, whether it is the change in the world's population or the change in distinguishing friends. Every change makes Xu Fan's heart constantly adjust and makes her tense. Although there are no foreign objects in the company now, the pace is still not as fast as that of ordinary people for Xu Fan and others.

For Xu Fan at this moment, what he needed to do was actually very simple: ensure the safety of the people on the left and investigate why all the people around him had disappeared and what exactly happened. These were all things he needed to investigate carefully.

It is very clear that this matter has occurred, and perhaps some other issues need to be considered. At this moment, he is very nervous because he is worried about what might happen. After all, the sudden appearance of these men has, in terms of the alliance leader, achieved all the arrangements, including the relationship between Xu Fan and Xiao Feiyang. They also have some entanglements and doubts. This doubt and entanglement is not that they doubt that Xu Fan has forgotten some procedures, but rather that they are worried about whether some problems might arise.

Many issues require Xu Fan's intervention. Xu Fan is well aware that he may need more energy and time to change many things in the coming period. After all, Han Zilu, Pu Sihan, and even Li Xiaoran and the members are all inseparable parts of his life. Whether they are lovers or friends, each person has a period of time in which they exist and have meaning. He must seriously consider all issues. Whether it is Pu Sihan or others, if such issues arise, he will definitely do his best to handle them.

When this matter had become a foregone conclusion, Xu Fan and Zhang Feiyang both understood that this event did not happen suddenly; it usually required time and experience. Clearly, the problems encountered by both Xu Fan and Zhang Feiyang had indeed made ordinary people more resilient and direct. The West didn't see anything wrong with this matter, but when Zhang Feiyang left the stage, Xu Fan sensed that Feiyang's body was somewhat tired. How could he possibly complete this task? For a moment, some unique answers came to mind.

The matter of glory and wealth has become a fait accompli, so he didn't say much more. In the coming period, he still had other things to do, as there were other things he needed to consider and think about at the moment.

Aside from these people, Shi Fan was well aware of another matter: the release date of the movie "Once Upon a Time" might be slightly delayed. This was because the current situation might involve various issues, and Xu Fan clearly understood that whether "Once Upon a Time" could be released depended not only on the demands of everyone present but also on whether the film could pass the Film Bureau's review. Currently, the Film Bureau had particularly high requirements for the film's plot. Under these circumstances, how to turn this situation into a fait accompli caused Xu Fan considerable inner turmoil.

No matter how he answered the specific question about the current situation, Xu Fan felt that this matter had little to do with him. However, if something really happened, he was willing to bear the blow. Xu Fan didn't think too much about it. After a period of time, the TV series also revealed the answer. The movie "Once Upon a Time" finally passed the review and will be officially released in the next period of time. For Xu Fan, there will also be something in the next period of time that will allow him to really think.

A scene worth pondering, containing a real storyline, hoping to believe that everything in the future will be exceptionally good, and he doesn't believe that anything else will happen to the present.

Things often turn out strangely like this. For Xu Fan, now that the answer is clear, he believes that no matter how long it takes, he will definitely find his way and reach the distance.

===Chapter 982===

Chapter 982

Xu Shan has been very busy these past two days because he has a lot to do, such as reporting the film to the Film Bureau for review and handling the film's post-production promotion.

Based on the previous birth dates of Xu Fan and Xu Shan, the movie "Thirty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" was scheduled for release during the National Day holiday in October. Under such circumstances, it would be very easy to apply for registration now. Therefore, students need to use their personal abilities and previous special connections to smooth things over. Only in this way can the review be approved within a certain time. Registration is a condition for release and broadcast, and only then can it be officially released during the National Day holiday.

These problems need to be solved one by one. Of course, this does not mean that Xu Shan is busier than Xu Fan. After all, Xu Fan also has to do the editing of the entire film. So, in the process, Xu Shan did not do anything else while he was busy. Because the editing of the film was not completely finished, the so-called review could not be carried out. Only through some special channels could some film footage be screened. Only under such circumstances could the entire film fund be reviewed in advance.

Fortunately, Xu Fan and Xu Shan's fame, past filmmaking abilities, and film quality led all the staff at the Film Bureau to understand their situation and have great confidence in their film. Although they couldn't directly decide whether a film could be released, nor could they decide its release without seeing a sample, Xu Fan and Xu Shan's joint application received the attention and approval of most people. They also considered and deleted some of the scenes provided by Xu Shan. Fortunately, the entire "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" is an excellent commercial film without any political or particularly sensitive issues.

Therefore, the film was approved by the Film Bureau ahead of schedule after nearly ten days of review. At the same time, the editing was also completed. To be precise, the film sample was completely finished. What followed were some simple modifications, such as adjustments to the shots, music, and other issues.

It's important to know that all the sound in the entire film was recorded live on set. Every line of dialogue was spoken by each actor on set. Whether it was facial expressions or the rise and fall of voices, almost everything was revealed through the actors' genuine performances. This is completely different from most film productions. In the past, many film actors and directors would shoot first and then record later, simply put, the scenes in the plot would be filmed first, and then the sound would be added in post-production based on the scenes. However, this time, Xu Fan boldly attempted to shoot the film first, sacrificing two people.

In fact, this kind of common sense isn't really common sense for west Xufan and Xu Shan, because almost all the films they've made before were shot on location first. They both know very well that a good film is never added in post-production, except in cases where Cantonese needs to be adapted to Mandarin. Otherwise, almost all of their film footage is real footage. Under these circumstances, the two of them naturally wouldn't encounter any other problems with the client's needs. Shooting and recording the film first also means that the quality of this film is better than most other directors' previous works.

What deserves recognition is that the performances of every actor invited to film "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" were generally excellent. This is why the filming process went so smoothly and was completed many days ahead of schedule.

However, one crucial issue that remained unresolved after filming wrapped on the movie "Three Lives Three Worlds" was the availability of background music. Xu Fan was still waiting for the system's response. His initial task was to conduct three promotional campaigns during filming. If the first campaign reached 30,000 people, the system would reward him with a beautiful theme song. Xu Fan recalled a song he had sung before, "Liang Liang," and thought it might be suitable for the film. After discussing it with Xu Shan, they decided that "Liang Liang," in a sense, resonated with the emotions of "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms."

In this situation, Xu Fan and Xu Shan naturally used the song without hesitation. However, Xu Fan didn't try singing it himself; he wanted to sing it as a duet with Xiao Zihan. Among all the female actors, Xiao Zihan was definitely the best-sounding. After all, Xiao Zihan debuted as a singer and was a top-tier singer at the national level. In this case, a collaboration with Xiao Zihan would achieve a certain effect. After hearing Xu Fan's invitation to sing the song, Xiao Zihan naturally agreed readily, since he was also one of the main characters in the movie.

After exploring the song, the two prepared to record it. However, Xu Fan still had a lot to do, because one song was not enough for a movie. At least three theme songs were needed. The movie needed an opening theme, an ending theme, and at least one theme song for the entire movie. If a certain quality requirement could be met, it would be best to have two theme songs sung differently according to different situations and scenes. Only in this way could a movie use music to create a particularly touching moment.

Often, a relationship has several key moments or plot points that can evoke strong emotions and bring tears to the eyes. In such scenes, a particularly moving song is essential to enhance the emotional impact of the entire film.

Therefore, in order to improve the overall quality of the film, Xu Fan clearly understood that the song needed for this mutation could not be just this one. In the coming period of time, he needed to seriously consider which songs to use as the opening and closing theme songs and even the main theme song. His thoughts on choosing these songs were completely different from before.

Before the system upgrade, Xu Fan had a lot of points, and at that time, the system's shop had countless songs that could be freely exchanged. Under those circumstances, the level of favorability points determined the number of songs that could be exchanged for. He could exchange for any song he wanted to use in the movie without any conditions. However, things are completely different now. After the system upgrade, all of Xu Fan's favorability points have been reset to zero, and he needs to work hard to earn new favorability points. More importantly, the system has given him a certain degree of creativity so far. In other words, if he can complete a certain task, he will subconsciously acquire certain resources.

According to the system, if he releases a movie trailer and gets approval and a desire to watch it from at least three people, he will be able to get at least one theme song. Now, Xu Fan and Xu Shan need to do a lot of promotion. The entire editing of the movie has been completed, and the review and filing of the movie have also been completed. The release date is set for early October this year, which means it will be released nationwide during the National Day holiday.

The release of a movie is something to be very happy about, because box office revenue often determines the quality of a movie, the stability of many people's jobs, and whether Xu Fan will have a major setback this time.

With the schedule set, Xue Fan only needs to promote the national tour with his students. Furthermore, according to the discussions between Xi Fang and Xu Shan, before the official filming and release date, there will definitely be one or more preview screenings. Only with enough preview screenings can more people gain recognition, and only word-of-mouth can a film go further. And only with a good film's quality can box office success be guaranteed. Therefore, although Xu Fan and Xu Shan have great faith in this film, they must convince more people, and preview screenings are the best way to achieve that.

Although the ticket price for the preview screening is not significantly different from the officially agreed price, there will only be one screening of the film, or rather, only one screening in a specific location or city. Therefore, this preview screening will inevitably generate a lot of buzz. It's worth noting that according to Xu Fan and Xu Shan's discussions, each preview screening will involve at least one to three actors, directors, or the main creative team promoting the film.

Before filming officially began, Xu Fan had already consulted with each actor about this matter. Although most of them didn't have many scenes, everyone should contribute to the film's promotion. Therefore, in the overall planning of the film, Xu Fan, representing the director team and staff, including Zhao Feiyang, Xu Shan, and the on-site cinematographer, each represented a specific area. Each actor would have a day to negotiate with the film, because only in this way could more people recognize the uniqueness of this film.

Xu Fan wants to get more movie theme songs or searches, so he first needs to complete the task assigned by the system. The task is to get at least 30,000 people to click "want to watch". Although the movie has been in production for a long time, there is still no information about its release. The specific release date of the movie has not been determined. Only when the movie is finished, edited, and at least a sample is available can it be submitted for review. After the review is completed, the release date will be determined. Only after the release date is determined will more people click "want to watch" online. Even now, many people want to see the movie "Thirty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms", which is a collaboration between Xu Fan and his student. However, the release date is not yet determined, so it is not possible to select "want to watch" on the box office website. Now that Xu Fan and Xu Shan have solved all the problems of the movie and the release date is set, there will be some online promotion in October. After that, Xu Fan and Xu Shan plan to hold a preview screening in Zhonghai, inviting many audience members and media friends to watch and choose the movie. Moreover, this time, Xu Fan plans to give free tickets to everyone who attends the screening and the media staff he invites.

Since the release of a film and its profitability are never solely determined by an individual director, there is inherent risk involved in whether a film will make money.

Xu Fan and Xu Shan plan to invite the main creative team, including Xiao Zihan and Leng Xiaogu, to the event for a discussion and interviews with the media before or after the film's release. However, both Xu Fan and Xu Shan hope to conduct a large-scale promotional campaign beforehand.

The release date of the movie caused a huge sensation on the internet. The filming time of Xu Fan and Xu Shan was so fast. Everyone thought that after the filming was completed, the National Day holiday would be over, and the best time for the movie to be released would be during the Spring Festival. However, to everyone's surprise, the movie was released directly during the National Day holiday. This means that the entire creative team of the movie completed the filming in less than half a month.

This matter seems simple, but it has actually attracted the attention of the entire internet and the entertainment industry, because in their view it is completely impossible. However, this is exactly what happened.