The current acting patriarch, Lan Feng, Lan Ke'er's uncle, has a rosy complexion and a faint glimmer of light in his eyes. He does not appear to be seriously ill as mentioned in the communication. He looks extremely healthy.
Lan Keer opened her mouth slightly, her big crystal eyes full of surprise and confusion, and murmured: "Uncle, are you... not sick?"
Lan Feng looked at the only bloodline left by his younger brother, an inexplicable look flashed in his eyes, he sighed inaudibly, avoided Lan Ke'er's doubts, and said to her:
"Ke'er, how's your study at Tianxing Academy going? Can you improve your cultivation?"
Lan Keer replied blankly: "I'm sorry, uncle, I..."
"I don't need you to tell me that you still haven't made a breakthrough in your cultivation. It's very difficult to reach the peak of the magister at your current cultivation speed. I don't know how long it will take..."
Lan Feng seemed to know Lan Ke'er's cultivation level very well and said it unceremoniously.
Lan Ke'er's eyes dimmed. She knew that her uncle was right. In the lower grade school district of Tianxing College, her talent and cultivation were only average, not outstanding. She wanted to break through the realm of magician and advance to the upper grade.
It will still take a long time for him to reach the school district, let alone successfully graduate to the level of a magister.
Lan Feng slowly walked to the main seat in the hall, caressing the dark red seat with his right hand, looking somewhat nostalgic:
"I think back then our Lan family was also a powerful family that could compete with the three major families. Our property in Xingyue City was several times more than it is now. How glorious is it? But now..."
"A while ago, the Huang family once again suppressed our Lan family. They bought and sold three of the family's seventeen properties in Xingyue City for 10,000 gold coins!"
"Haha, ten thousand gold coins! Which of our properties is not worth a million? This is simply too much!"
Speaking of this, a flash of anger suddenly flashed in Lan Feng's eyes, and he slapped the table and chairs hard. The powerful force involuntarily escaped, and hit the high-quality yellow yuan wood tables and chairs with a palm print.
Half an inch deep!
This was not the first time that Lan Ke'er heard her uncle talk about the family's difficulties, but this time it was even more exaggerated than before. Those seventeen industries were the economic lifeblood of the Lan family's foothold in Xingyue City. During this period, everything was being destroyed.
Robbed three places?
In the eyes of everyone in the Lan family, it was stolen by the Huang family. The 10,000 gold coins they gave them was a joke. The combined value of the three properties was more than 2 million. Who in the brain would sell it for 10,000 gold coins?
go out?
"The Huang family buys and sells by force. Although our Lan family is angry, we dare not speak out. Why? Isn't it because our Lan family is weak? If our fists are not big enough, we don't have the right to speak!"
Lan Feng almost said this through gritted teeth, with a complex light of unwillingness and helplessness in his eyes.
Lan Ke'er listened blankly to her uncle's words, with a hint of sadness in her eyes. Her cute little face no longer had a smile, but instead had a hint of sadness, making her look very lovable.
"Stealing my three properties is just the first step. The Huang family will probably take action against us next. With the strength of the Huang family, our Lan family is in danger this time!"
After Lan Feng finished speaking angrily, he glanced at Lan Ke'er secretly and said silently in his heart: "Ke'er, don't blame uncle, this is the only way..."
"Do you know why I lied to you about coming back because I was seriously ill?"
After Lan Feng explained the family's difficulties to Lan Ke'er, his voice suddenly changed and he returned to Lan Ke'er's question just now and asked suddenly.
Lan Keer suddenly came back to her senses, looked at her uncle, and said blankly: "Why...why?"
My cultivation level is still shallow, so I won’t be able to help much when I come back...
Lan Feng looked at Lan Ke'er with strange eyes, and said quietly: "Ke'er, whether the family can survive this crisis depends entirely on you..."
"I?"
Lan Keer looked confused, not knowing what he could do to help the family survive the crisis.
Lan Feng looked at Lan Ke'er with burning eyes, the corners of his mouth moved, and he was about to speak. Suddenly, a guard came in from the door and reported:
"Clan leader, Master Lanyan has arrived..."
When Lan Feng heard this, he stood up with a groan, with a look of surprise on his face, and said: "Please come in quickly..."
"Oh, Patriarch Lan doesn't need to be so polite. I hope the Patriarch won't be offended if I come here uninvited..."
Just as he was talking, a young man's smiling voice came from outside the door, with a hint of arrogance in his tone.
Looking up, I saw a few figures coming in from outside. The young man walking in front looked like he was only in his twenties. He was tall, with a handsome face, and a pair of dark eyes with blue flames hidden in them, shining with astonishing light.
of edge.
Behind the young man were two men dressed in black. There were flame patterns on the black clothes, exuding a faint burning aura.
The young man held an iron fan and walked into the reception hall of the Lan family. He glanced at the two people present. Finally, he ignored Lan Feng, the patriarch, and looked at Lan Feng, who had a blank look on his side.
Ke'er, a faint blue flame suddenly flashed through a pair of black pupils, and she secretly praised in her heart: What a delicate and lovely beauty...
I saw Lan Ke'er standing there a little at a loss, with a hint of cuteness in her bright big eyes, her slightly exposed skin as crystal clear as jade, her petite and exquisite body was extremely well developed, and her proud bust was not at all
Unlike a sixteen-year-old girl, she has no flaws on her body and can be called a childlike face**!
Such a beautiful girl is extremely rare even in Tianxing Academy where mainland geniuses gather, let alone the remote Xingyue City.
The young man's eyes shone, as if he had seen a treasure in the world. The iron fan in his hand opened with a bang, fanned slightly, and said with a smile: "Okay, very good..."
Lan Keer looked at the strange man at a loss, feeling his wanton gaze, a trace of disgust arose in her heart for no reason, and she quietly took a small step back.
Who is this person? He keeps looking at me like this. It’s really annoying...
With a smile on his face, Lan Feng came to the young man, lowered his head slightly and said, "Master Lan Yan didn't say anything to me before he came, so we might as well greet him at the door in advance..."
The leader of the Lanfeng clan actually showed an almost flattering expression when facing the so-called Master Lanyan, and was extremely respectful. Such an attitude made Lan Keer unbelievable. What... is going on?
"Ke'er, this is Mr. Lan Yan, the young master of the Black Fire Sect. Why don't you bow quickly?"
Lan Feng turned to look at Lan Ke'er. His face no longer had the majesty it had before, but only showed respect for Master Lan Yan.
Black Fire Cult?
Lan Keer was stunned. As a native born in Star-Moon City, how could she not know the name of the Black Fire Sect?
This is not a force that can be compared with the three major families in Star-Moon City. The Black Fire Sect is an extremely famous force in the southeast of the Star-Yu Empire.
City, the Black Fire Sect is also one of the top powers!
In the Xingyu Empire, if the country is divided into four major regions: southeast, northwest, and southeast, then the City of Courage is located in the southeast. There are more than a dozen ordinary cities and hundreds of various forces under its rule, and the Black Fire Sect is clearly in the southeast.
The top of these power pyramids!
In the entire southeast, the City Lord's Palace of the City of Courage is probably the only one among the top ten most important cities that can surpass it.
It is said that the Black Fire Sect has been established for hundreds of years. There are three strong saints in the sect, more than ten half-step saints, hundreds of martial magisters, and countless ordinary followers. They are powerful!
Such a force can easily destroy the three major families in Xingyue City by sending a small team of troops, let alone the little Lan family. Lan Ke'er really can't figure out why this behemoth of the Black Fire Cult came to the Lan family?
"Haha, Patriarch Lan doesn't need to be polite. Sister Ke'er just didn't react for a moment. She will understand after she passes through the door..."
Master Lan Yan stopped Lan Feng's words with a smile and looked at Lan Ke'er with a very satisfied look.
"Pass...pass?"
Lan Ke'er's eyes widened and she looked at Mr. Lan Yan in horror, then turned to look at Lan Feng and asked blankly: "Uncle, what does this... mean..."
Lan Feng looked at Lan Ke'er, with a complicated look in his eyes, which passed quickly and said in a deep voice:
"Do you still remember when you returned to Lan's house a month ago?"
Lan Keer nodded dazedly, "I remember, but I've never seen him..."
Lan Feng continued: "You did not see Mr. Lan Yan at that time, but Mr. Lan Yan, who was traveling here when you left, accidentally met you and fell in love with you. Soon he came to propose marriage..."
"..."
Lan Ke'er bit her lip lightly, with a hint of sadness in her eyes, and said quietly: "Then uncle, you agreed?"
Lan Feng's face twitched and said in a deep voice: "I agree. Mr. Lan Yan is the only son of the leader of the Black Fire Sect. He has a noble status and has reached the level of a magister at a young age. He is extremely talented and sincere. He is your best
The destination..."
After a pause, Lan Feng continued: "Furthermore, Mr. Lan Yan promised that once you come through, he will unconditionally support our Lan family. By then, not only the Huang family, but our Lan family will surpass the three major families and become the leader of Xingyue City."
The largest family! Guangzong Yaozu!"
Lan Ke'er listened to Lan Feng's excited words expressionlessly, her originally cute little face was full of sadness, and she said lightly:
"I'm afraid the second reason is what you care about the most, right?"
Lan Feng's eyes flickered and he said nothing.
The pain on Lan Ke'er's face became more intense, and anger suddenly rose in her eyes when she looked at Lan Feng. She changed her previous weakness and gritted her teeth and shouted:
"What about me? Have you ever thought about my thoughts? Have you ever thought about my happiness? Even I have heard of the reputation of Mr. Lanyan. He has married eight wives instead of ten, right? Until now, right?
Is there a good death? You just threw your niece into the pit of fire? Are you worthy of my father?"
The girl's shrill screams echoed throughout the hall, and the helplessness and pain in her voice moved many of the guards outside the door.
Lan Feng's face was bruised and white, and he said indifferently: "As a descendant of the Lan family, it is your responsibility to sacrifice for the family in times of crisis. Otherwise, what is the use of the family to support you?"
The smile on Mr. Lan Yan's face gradually disappeared, and a gloomy look flashed in his eyes. It seems that this beauty is not very obedient yet, and she needs to be trained properly after coming here!
"Clan Chief Lan, I have already sent the betrothal gift, can I take this person away?"
Lan Feng's indifferent expression immediately dissipated, and he turned back to a respectful expression, and said quickly: "Of course, everything can be done as Master Lan Yan pleases, but... as promised before..."
Master Lan Yan had no expression on his face and said calmly: "Don't worry, I won't deceive you yet. In a few days, I will send an elite team to Xingyue City to help you wipe out the three major families..."
Hearing this, Lan Feng smiled happily and completely ignored his niece who was in pain beside him.
Lan Ke'er's big eyes lost their previous agility, and there was a dead silence. The pain in her heart was indescribable. The family member she was determined to protect had sold her out like this. So what was the meaning of her long-term efforts?
The sadness was greater than the death of her heart. At this time, Lan Keer's heart was full of pain. She didn't know what the meaning of her life was and what she was living for!
"Black Three, Black Four, go and bring my eleventh wife..."
Master Lan Yan no longer pretended, a hint of pride appeared on his face, he raised his hand and pointed at Lan Ke'er who seemed to be heartbroken, and gave an indifferent order.
"Yes, Master!"
The two men in black behind Mr. Lan Yan responded respectfully. They stepped forward together, and their scorching breath burst out. The terrifying pressure of fighting energy filled the whole place, and Lan Feng's face turned pale under the pressure. It turned out to be two half-step saints.
Super strong!
Hei San took a few steps forward, with a wave of fighting spirit in one hand, and grabbed Lan Ke'er, who was standing there blankly. How could Lan Ke'er, a great magician, resist the tyrannical pressure of the two and a half steps of the holy realm powerhouse?
? Can't move at all.
Lan Ke'er looked at the hand that was grabbing her, and her dead heart fluctuated slightly. A smiling figure of a young man suddenly appeared in her heart, and she said silently: Brother Feng, I'm sorry, I'm afraid Ke'er can't drink and talk with you anymore.
Already...
In the hall, Hei San's hand gradually grabbed Lan Ke'er, and just when he was about to catch her, a sudden change occurred:
"boom!"
There was a loud noise, and the door outside the hall was kicked to pieces. A young man walked in slowly, with a pair of blood-red eyes exuding an astonishing murderous aura!
"As long as I'm here, I'll see if any of you dare to touch her!"