The unexpected appearance of Old Xie surprised everyone present.

Earlier, everyone was certain that Xu Fan was doomed to die because most had investigated Xu Fan's background and found it lacking—he had no background! Even the Zhou Family, under pressure from the Li, Long, and Feng families, had already severed ties with Xu Fan.

A person without background, facing the enormous Li, Long, and Feng families, how could he possibly survive?

However, the emergence of Old Xie broke this perception, yet the crowd didn't show too much surprise. Instead, there was a sense of an unexpected yet reasonable occurrence.

After all, the strength and potential Xu Fan displayed were terrifying; even the most outstanding youths from the Li, Long, and Feng families would likely pale in comparison to him.

Such an exceptional young person—how could he not have a powerful background?

Furthermore, every member of the Grey Wolf Team possessed a third-rank Divine Weapon, which was already quite telling of the situation! It was just that people hadn't anticipated it before!

No wonder Xu Fan faced five Zhiwei Realm experts without the slightest panic but with utmost composure; he had already set his trump card behind him!

However, in truth, Old Xie was not Xu Fan's background but a sharp sword hanging above Xu Fan!

Xu Fan was forced to take this desperate measure, betting his safety on the gamble, putting himself in danger to compel a confrontation between Mu Laosi and the Li, Long, and Feng families, thereby gauging Mu Laosi's true strength.

This gamble was incredibly risky; losing it would have unimaginable consequences! But luckily, Xu Fan won the bet.

Now, with Old Xie's appearance, the situation has become quite delicate.

Before, those holding deep malice towards Xu Fan, like Zhou Minghui, now kept their heads down as if fearing being seen, not daring to make a sound.

Lan Xinyi, who had been tense all along, finally relaxed seeing Old Xie appear, while Luo Yan beside her narrowed his eyes slightly, his thoughts unknown.

As for the Li Family, they stood as if facing a formidable enemy.

The joint strike from the five Zhiwei Realm experts earlier, though not employing full strength, couldn't be underestimated; such an attack was effortlessly dissolved by Old Xie alone, testifying to Old Xie's immense power.

At this moment, the five Zhiwei Realm experts of the Li Family restrained their surging killing intent, forming a cautious formation, not daring to act recklessly, while the Li Family Head, Li Tiancheng, walked toward Old Xie, surrounded by the crowd.

"So it's Old Xie. May I know what brings you here, Old Xie?"

Li Tiancheng, as the Family Head of the Li Family, naturally knew Old Xie's identity as one of the high-ranking members of the base. However, even Li Tiancheng knew no more about Old Xie than this.

He only knew Old Xie was very strong, having been formidable decades ago, but to what extent, Li Tiancheng didn't know.

Thus, despite his overwhelming desire to kill Xu Fan, Li Tiancheng remained exceedingly cautious.

"Advice? I'm merely an old man past his prime, how dare I advise the Family Head of the Li Family?"

Obviously, Old Xie was still carrying anger, his words containing veiled sarcasm towards Li Tiancheng.

Actually, Li Tiancheng understood that Old Xie was here to protect Xu Fan, and Old Xie's words were merely to bargain for preserving Xu Fan, adding leverage for himself. Both knew it well.

"My subordinates were disrespectful and angered Old Xie, which was a mistake on our part. But they are juniors after all; I beg Old Xie for forgiveness."

"Old Xie, you are a veteran of the base, known for being most fair and just. Let's speak plainly then; that boy behind you is ruthless, under the guise of a duel, audaciously before everyone, slaughtered most of the White Tiger Team in front of my Li Family, using deceit to kill Li Kun, the pillar of our family!"

"Akun was extraordinarily talented and kind-hearted; I was grooming him as the next Family Head of the Li Family. I never imagined today he'd die at this boy's hands! Old Xie, tell me, does the boy behind you deserve to die?"

Being a wily character, Li Tiancheng's words not only erased the previous offense against Old Xie by the five Zhiwei Realm experts of the Li Family but also reversed the truth, portraying Xu Fan as the wicked Demon King of murder, as if failing to kill him wouldn't appease the public rage.

Upon hearing Li Tiancheng's words, members of the Grey Wolf Team instantly exploded, denouncing Li Tiancheng's shamelessness, but the rest present dared not utter a sound.

After all, this was the Li Family's territory; despite Old Xie's seemingly overwhelming strength, he was merely alone, and the Li Family had resolved to kill Xu Fan. To stand up for Xu Fan now was tantamount to courting death!

Moreover, the crowd already harbored deep malice and even murderous intent towards Xu Fan; how could they possibly speak up for Xu Fan?

The strength of the Grey Wolf Team members was too insignificant; no one cared about their words. Old Xie slightly furrowed his brows, having already planned to haggle with the Li Family, as directly clashing with the crowd wouldn't necessarily be advantageous for him.

Additionally, this conflict was originally a farcical scene instigated by Xu Fan himself, leading to these events. If avoidable, Old Xie didn't wish to stand against the Li Family.

However, at this moment, Xu Fan, who had been holding a cold smile at the corner of his mouth without speaking, finally opened his mouth.

"Old dog, if I'm not mistaken, wasn't Li Kun killed by you? How could I, merely at the Entering Dao Realm Peak, possibly kill Li Kun, a Top Grade Vajra Realm Peak?"

"Moreover, as everyone knows, the Grey Wolf Team is the weakest in strength. The White Tiger Team is one of the top three teams in the base—how could the Grey Wolf Team possibly slaughter the White Tiger Team?"

"Old Xie, this old dog is clearly sowing discord! Distorting facts!"

Li Tiancheng could distort the truth, and Xu Fan certainly could too.

In fact, black and white are of no consequence.

What matters is that Xu Fan wants Mu Laosi and his companions completely opposed to the Li Family, ideally resulting in a clash. If Mu Laosi and his companions were severely injured and the Li Family perished, it would be perfect.

From the start, this was Xu Fan's intention; now everything was transpiring as Xu Fan envisioned. As the director, how could Xu Fan allow negotiation opportunities?

Indeed, with Xu Fan calling repeatedly 'old dog,' the expressions of everyone present became rather interesting, while intense killing intent suddenly erupted from Li Tiancheng's eyes.

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