It seemed that the influence of the previous night had stayed with Li Qinghe, for the next day, she had changed considerably.

On Floating Mountain Island, a number of scenic spots were indeed helpful in relieving some of the gloominess.

Considering her limited time to rest, Xu Fan had planned to take her for a good walk around Floating Mountain Island.

However, when faced with his proactive invitation, Li Qinghe directly refused.

"No, I'm about to be cast in a new movie, and I just got the script. I want to read the original work thoroughly in these two days."

This excuse, Xu Fan could think of with his toes; Li Qinghe at this time was considering someone else.

She was obviously worried that her irrational persistence would cost him his life.

Xu Fan looked at Li Qinghe with a wry smile and said, "Next time you have a chance, I'll accompany you."

"Okay, no need to worry about me," she said.

Li Qinghe gave Xu Fan an understanding look and said, "Xu Fan, you should prepare well these next two days."

"You should remember that I am now your girlfriend, and if there's any problem, tell me directly."

"As for my grandfather, I'll figure something out... "

She knew very well how stubborn her grandfather was; if she asked him to help Xu Fan, he would likely demand a certain price from Xu Fan.

Even though the price was all to her advantage and not harmful in the least, at this moment Li Qinghe didn't want to put too much pressure on Xu Fan.

"Don't worry, I've been prepared for a while."

Li Qinghe's understanding indeed gave him a lot of conveniences. Using these precious few days, Xu Fan shut himself in, wholly dedicated to grasping the essence of Sword Intent.

Sharpening a weapon on the eve of battle may not bring out its shine, but about the enlightenment from that night, he had grasped quite a lot in this short span of time.

Soon, the last day arrived.

During these three days, there was no news from Green Rakshasa, which had caused him some worry, but now as Li Xiaochen's agreed-upon date drew near, he finally received a call from him.

This call relieved Xu Fan a great deal.

"Xu Fan, Li Xiaochen must be on his way to Floating Mountain Island by now," he said.

In these three days, Green Rakshasa had never been idle.

Just as Xu Fan had expected, after learning of Xu Fan's whereabouts in the past three days, Anna Dan indeed grew suspicious of Li Xiaochen.

No matter how skilled a master is, if their life is in jeopardy, it's better to kill them off cleanly than to keep them around.

"What about the Gu?" he asked.

Hearing Xu Fan inquire, Green Rakshasa chuckled and said, "There shouldn't be much problem. After all, it's a Gu insect raised on Jade Silkworm Blood. No matter how powerful Li Xiaochen is, he'll be constrained."

If it were just a regular Gu cultivated by him, Green Rakshasa wouldn't dare guarantee it would affect Li Xiaochen. But now, it was a Gu raised on Jade Silkworm Blood.

Regarding this, Li Xiaochen was absolutely certain!

"That's good."

Hearing the news brought by Green Rakshasa, Xu Fan immediately felt a lot more at ease.

With his newfound understanding of Sword Intent, coupled with the Gu Poison planted in Li Xiaochen's body, his chances of winning this time had greatly increased.

"Then, take extra care of yourself," he said.

Soon after, Green Rakshasa hung up the call.

Xu Fan, holding the Qingyue Sword, waited alone in the room.

With Li Xiaochen's proud nature, it was unlikely he would engage in something like assassination.

His Cultivation Level was already higher than Xu Fan's, and doing such a thing would be beneath him.

As expected, before too long, Xu Fan received a call from Li Xiaochen.

"Xu Fan, have you ever heard a saying?"

Over the phone, the humming of a cruise ship could be heard; Li Xiaochen must be already on board.

Xu Fan smiled slightly and replied, "What is it?"

"'When brute force fails, try trickery,' Xu Fan, do you really think these tricks you're using against me will have any effect?"

At his age, when had Li Xiaochen ever been in such a sorry state?

The lad knew his cultivation level was no match for his own, so he resorted to all kinds of tricks against him.

Though it couldn't be described as utterly disastrous, Li Xiaochen was still incredibly annoyed by Xu Fan.

By now, he had developed a killing intent!

"Be it Black Snake or creating discord, or even if you have more schemes and plots up your sleeve!"

"Xu Fan, none of that can withstand a single slash of my sword!"

"If the Yanluo decrees your death at the fifth watch, you won't live past the third. I hope you use this time to settle your affairs, for under my Yanluo Sword, no one is spared!"

The Yanluo Sword...

Was that his, Li Xiaochen's, title?

With such a reputation, it's likely that many a restless spirit lay beneath his sword. Xu Fan chuckled lightly and said, "Li Xiaochen, don't speak in absolutes."

"You want to kill me, Xu Fan, but don't you think I wish to take your life as well?"

"Tonight at nine o'clock, in front of the Lingyin Temple Pagoda on Floating Mountain Island, we shall see, once and for all, who lives and who dies."

The moment his words ended, Xu Fan hung up the phone.

Now, past the peak time for offering incense and due to it being late at night, indeed the area in front of Lingyin Temple was a good spot for a confrontation.

At this moment, Xu Fan, holding the Qingyue Sword, made his way to Li Qinghe's room.

Since the Li Family's hotel was situated here, it proved that the Li Family had significant clout on this Floating Mountain Island.

Xu Fan intended to ask Li Qinghe to pull some strings, to help clear the area near Lingyin Temple of bystanders tonight, to avoid innocent casualties.

For Li Qinghe, this was truly no difficult task. Nodding, she agreed immediately.

"Xu Fan, are you sure you don't need any help?"

As dusk approached, for some reason, Li Qinghe felt a sense of foreboding swelling within her.

Looking at Xu Fan, her eyes were filled with genuine concern.

She truly worried that by dawn of the next day, she might never again see Xu Fan alive.

Even if their romantic relationship was to end from tomorrow onwards, it wouldn't be as saddening as this piece of news.

"Even if I wanted help, it would be too late now," Xu Fan said as he touched Li Qinghe's cheek.

Unless there was an Innate master to support him, anyone else who tried to help him against Li Xiaochen would just be adding another soul to the list claimed by the Yanluo Sword.

An Innate master, the Li Family could most likely secure one.

But with just a few hours left, how could that be enough time?

Even if they could find one, it would only be for the grim task of collecting his body.

"Alright, don't worry. I'll be fine," Xu Fan reassured Li Qinghe and said, "You should hurry with what I just asked you to do. I'm going to head out now."

Holding his sword, he prepared to head up the mountain and wait in front of Lingyin Temple for Li Xiaochen's arrival.

"Wait a moment!"

Before he could leave, Li Qinghe came running toward him.

She held him tightly, and her cherry lips pressed firmly against his own.

As if mustering all her courage, after their lips parted, Li Qinghe looked at him with tears in her eyes.

"Xu Fan, you must not let anything happen to you!"

"If you die! I, Li Qinghe, won't go on living either! If it comes to that, in the netherworld, I won't let you be my man for just three days!"

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