Xiao Lan was holding onto Honda Tsubasa, and soon they were sitting in the back seat of the car.

Xu Fan slowly started the car, driving out of the parking lot, and asked, "What were you two talking about just now?"

He was previously preoccupied with thoughts about Zhou Zhanlong and hadn't listened closely to the conversation between the two. Now that they were in the car and he had some free time, Xu Fan asked curiously.

This question almost made Honda Tsubasa's heart jump out!

How could she dare let Xu Fan know about her previous thoughts!

Immediately, as if by reflex, she looked over at Xiao Lan.

Only hoping that this pretty girl would keep her secret for her.

"Pfft."

Obviously, Honda Tsubasa's pleading gaze eventually moved Xiao Lan, who gave a chuckle and looked over at Xu Fan.

"You're such a guy, where do you get so much curiosity from? Don't you know you can't ask about girls' little secrets?"

Unlike Honda Tsubasa's more unfamiliar relationship with Xu Fan, Xiao Lan didn't hesitate to scold Xu Fan.

Xu Fan listened, looking frustrated, and pouted.

Wasn't I just trying to prevent awkward silence in the car, and asked casually?

Little secrets can't be asked, then what about big secrets?

The answer to that question seemed too obvious, and Xu Fan didn't want to dwell on it. He chatted idly with the two while driving, soon arriving at the hospital where Zhou Zhanlong was admitted.

Zhou Zhanlong held a high-ranking position in Lingyan Pavilion, and this time he got injured, receiving the highest attention.

Xu Fan had just stepped out of the car when subordinates from Lingyan Pavilion came to greet him.

"Boss, Sister Lan."

Upon hearing their greetings, Xu Fan waved his hand, letting them skip all that formality.

"Alright, quickly lead us to Zhou Zhanlong's ward."

"Understood."

Hearing Xu Fan's instructions, the subordinate nodded and without wasting time, led Xu Fan's group into the inpatient department building.

This time, Zhou Zhanlong was injured by a stealthy attack from an assassin, and to prevent the same situation from happening again, the entire floor Zhou Zhanlong was residing on was directly booked.

The floor was fully staffed with people from Lingyan Pavilion.

Xu Fan stepped out of the elevator to find rows of subordinates in black suits, who greeted Xu Fan with utmost respect.

Unlike those who would be perfunctory, these people were genuinely respectful towards Xu Fan.

Honda Tsubasa, following behind, walked through and looked at each of those greeting Xu Fan with great deference, her face expressing surprise.

She really didn't expect Xu Fan to have such a high position...

Soon, under the lead of the subordinates, Xu Fan's group arrived at Zhou Zhanlong's hospital room.

Xu Fan greeted the subordinates and pushed the door open, leading Xiao Lan and Honda Tsubasa inside.

"Mas...master?"

Different from his usual lively self, Zhou Zhanlong was lying on the bed, looking quite sickly.

Upon seeing Xu Fan enter the room, a gleam of joy flashed in his eyes.

He didn't care about the IV hanging on him, and sat up abruptly to enthusiastically greet Xu Wan.

"Master, why have you come?"

Really didn't expect Xu Fan to come at such a critical moment, let alone deliberately come to visit him.

Zhou Zhanlong was so moved he almost wanted to get out of bed and make Xu Fan a pot of tea.

"Alright, you've already been beaten, why still act like this?"

Seeing Zhou Zhanlong's enthusiastic demeanor, Xu Fan couldn't help but roll his eyes.

If one didn't know, they'd think I was the one injured.

"Uh uh, mas...master, you... you've heard about it..."

Judging by Xu Fan's tone, he evidently knew about Zhou Zhanlong's injury, making Zhou Zhanlong scratch his head awkwardly.

Xu Fan listened and was speechless; I'm here at the hospital to find you, could I not know?

Though feeling quite excited, his brain was still functioning enough to understand this point.

Zhou Zhanlong soon realized that the matter was mostly known to Xiao Lan and Xu Fan.

Losing in martial power to another was truly disgraceful for Zhou Zhanlong.

If he could, he would definitely not tell this to anyone.

But this time, the opponent didn't just injure a few people; the matter couldn't be hidden from Xu Fan.

Zhou Zhanlong took a deep breath and said, "Master, that guy was very powerful, and coupled with his fine sword, I was not his opponent."

Last night's duel with that guy was like being toyed and pinned to the ground.

Thinking about it now made Zhou Zhanlong burn with rage.

"Hmm, don't take it too much to heart, that guy is a martial arts genius, losing to him is no shame."

Hearing Zhou Zhanlong's explanation, Xu Fan patted his shoulder and comforted him.

Martial practitioners fear heart demons most; if Zhou Zhanlong developed a heart demon from last night's beatdown, he could forget enhancing his cultivation level for life.

The guy now has the Ten-Handed Sword, a Divine Weapon in hand, defeating Zhou Zhanlong's group wasn't a difficult task.

But Xu Fan was curious; what in Lingyan Pavilion had really piqued his interest?

"Have you inspected, after the incident, did anything go missing from the clubhouse?"

That guy conducted theft to an extreme measure, and must have had a purpose going to Lingyan Pavilion last night.

Xu Fan wanted to ask, find out what was allegedly taken from Lingyan Pavilion.

Logically speaking, if something of great value was lost, Xiao Lan and himself should know.

Yet Xu Fan couldn't think of anything in the Lingyan Pavilion clubhouse worth making a trip for.

"It's quite strange..."

Upon Xu Fan's inquiry, Zhou Zhanlong couldn't help but sigh.

After being rescued, he immediately ordered his men to start the investigation.

The result, however, surprised him.

Not a single valuable item in Lingyan Pavilion collection had gone missing.

This outcome made Zhou Zhanlong order multiple searches.

The result was unchanged, not a single precious artifact missing.

That guy didn't take anything?

For Zhou Zhanlong, it seemed improbable...

While explaining to Xu Fan, he said, "Master, maybe there are too many items in the clubhouse, causing the inspection to be missed; rest assured, they are still carefully examining."

"Hmm, I understand."

Xu Fan nodded.

After hearing Zhou Zhanlong's explanation, Xu Fan became even more curious.

What did that guy actually take from Lingyan Pavilion?

One must know that Lingyan Pavilion contains valuable antiques, paintings, and collectibles.

What within Lingyan Pavilion allows him to regard these precious treasures as dirt?

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