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Chapter 65: You Really Are Running Out of Time!

As Lin Fan and Lin Dong stepped out from the Symbol Master Tower, the first thing they saw was a row of people frozen in place like wooden stakes.

They were none other than Master Yan, Ziyue, and the other Symbol Masters of Yan City!

The moment Lin Fan and Lin Dong appeared, all eyes snapped toward them as if they'd just seen ghosts.

"You two actually reached the ninth floor?" Master Yan stared at them, voice trembling.

Lin Fan gave a faint smile. "It was just the ninth floor. No need to look so shocked, is there?"

"You brat!" Master Yan rolled his eyes. "Let me tell you, even I couldn't make it to the ninth floor!"

Lin Fan raised a brow in mock surprise. "Really? I thought you'd already been up there and cleared out all the good stuff."

Master Yan snorted, "You're giving me way too much credit."

At that moment, Ziyue stepped forward. Her beautiful eyes swept across Lin Fan and Lin Dong as she softly said, "Thank you—both of you."

Lin Fan replied calmly, "We were just keeping our promise."

Master Yan stroked his beard and laughed. "You two brothers… One's more monstrous than the other. Lin Dong breaking into Third Seal is one thing, but you actually reached the Fourth Seal, Lin Fan!"

The brothers exchanged a glance and chuckled. "Just lucky, that's all."

"Oh, right. The Lin family's run into a bit of trouble," Master Yan suddenly remembered and turned to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan's expression cooled slightly. "The Blood Wolf Gang made a move?"

Master Yan shook his head. "No, it wasn't them. It was a local faction in Yan City called Ghost Blade Gate."

"They tried to ambush the shipment of Yang Yuan Stones your family was sending from Qingyang Town. Two Symbol Masters from the Association stepped in, and they didn't succeed."

"Ghost Blade Gate, huh? Got it." Lin Fan nodded lightly. "We'll head back for now."

Master Yan smiled. "You've been gone a while—it's about time you checked in at home."

Lin Fan and Lin Dong nodded to Ziyue and the others, then turned and swiftly headed back to the Lin family estate.

"Brother Lin Fan! Brother Lin Dong! You're finally back!"

As they arrived, Qingtan came running up, face filled with joy.

Lin Fan smiled. "Surprised not to see you out cruising with Huo'er and Xiao Yan."

Qingtan pouted. "I waited here especially to welcome you back, okay?"

Lin Fan patted her head and chuckled. "Alright, alright. Our Qingtan is the best. Let's go—we should go see Third Uncle and Auntie. It's been a while."

"Mm-hmm!" Qingtan nodded enthusiastically, and the three of them made their way to Lin Xiao and Liu Yan's residence.

"Auntie, we're back!"

"Mom, we're back!"

Not long after, they saw Liu Yan's figure and called out to her.

"Fan'er! Dong'er! You're home!" Liu Yan's face lit up with joy.

In her heart, she didn't care how much the two achieved. As long as they returned safe and sound, that was enough.

Seeing only Liu Yan at home, Lin Fan asked, "Auntie, where's Third Uncle?"

The Lin family, though now settled in Yan City, hadn't developed much industry yet. Most of them focused on cultivating at home.

Normally, people like Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao rarely went out.

After all, unlike youngsters like Qingtan, they weren't likely to head out for casual strolls.

At the mention of Lin Xiao, a shadow of concern passed over Liu Yan's face.

Lin Dong immediately asked, "Mom, did something happen to Dad?"

Liu Yan shook her head. "Not that serious. A while ago, when the Lin family was transporting Yang Yuan Stones from Qingyang Town, they were robbed by Ghost Blade Gate."

"Your uncle and second uncle were injured. Today, your grandfather and father took men to the city plaza to negotiate with them."

Lin Fan frowned. "Didn't Master Yan say Symbol Masters from the Association intervened?"

"They did," Liu Yan said. "But those people from Ghost Blade Gate are cunning. After the Symbol Masters left, they launched a second ambush right before reaching the city gates. Even your grandfather was slightly wounded."

A flash of cold light passed through Lin Fan's eyes. "Looks like some people in Yan City still don't understand how our Lin family operates."

"I'm going to the city plaza. After today, there will no longer be a Ghost Blade Gate in Yan City."

Liu Yan looked worried. "They say the Gate Master, Ghost Yan, is nearly at the peak of the Yuan Dan Realm. Are you confident?"

Before Lin Fan could answer, Lin Dong spoke up with a smile,

"Don't worry, Mom. Brother Lin Fan's strength now is on par with Master Yan of the Symbol Master Association. That Ghost Yan isn't a match for him."

"Forget Brother Lin Fan—if I go all out, I could send that fool Ghost Yan straight to the afterlife!"

"Don't worry, Auntie. Qingtan, stay home with her—we'll be back soon."

Lin Fan offered a quick farewell and turned to leave.

"I'm coming too!" Lin Dong called out, hurrying after him.

Qingtan started to follow, but Liu Yan held her back. "Stay with me. We'll wait here for them to return."

"…Okay," Qingtan replied softly, a little disappointed.

But she understood—they were doing it for her safety.

That thought only deepened her desire to grow stronger.

Outside the Lin family gates, Lin Fan and Lin Dong determined their direction and began heading quickly toward the city plaza.

Both brothers wore equally cold expressions.

Along the way, Lin Fan suddenly remembered something and said,

"By the way, Ghost Blade Gate is likely backed by the Blood Wolf Gang."

"When we get to the plaza, we'll see how things play out. If the Blood Wolf Gang tries anything, I'll deal with Yue Shan. Ghost Yan is yours."

Lin Dong nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Brother Lin Fan—I'll send Ghost Yan straight to hell."

"Haha, that's the spirit!" Lin Fan laughed heartily.

With murderous intent in their hearts, the two brothers charged toward the city plaza.

The City Plaza of Yan City was known as the place where various factions settled extreme disputes.

A place where the lines between justice and chaos blurred—even the City Lord's guards wouldn't intervene.

By the time Lin Fan and Lin Dong arrived, the plaza was already packed with people.

At the center stood members of the Lin family and Ghost Blade Gate, along with two other major factions: the Blood Wolf Gang and the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber.

The Chamber sided with the Lin family. The Blood Wolf Gang stood beside Ghost Blade Gate.

After a round of intense arguments, Xia Wanjin was infuriated and prepared to teach Ghost Yan a lesson—only to be blocked by Yue Shan.

Yue Shan then shamelessly proposed a deal: Ghost Blade Gate would escort the Lin family's Yang Yuan Stones to the city, but they'd take a cut.

Otherwise, a bloody battle would take place right here—and no other faction would be allowed to interfere.

Ghost Yan looked at Lin Zhentian and the others with a twisted grin.

"Hurry up and decide. Either way, Ghost Blade Gate is ready to play to the end."

Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao both looked furious, their faces darkening further.

"You really are running out of time."

A cold, killing-intent-laced voice rang out from the edge of the crowd.

As the voice faded, seven cold flashes shot forward like lightning, piercing straight toward Ghost Yan—!

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