Chapter 133: Arrogance Requires Capital
The elder actually made a move to kill him right from the start, Ding Fan's eyes flashed with intense killing intent. The opponent wanted to put him to death, such a person deserved to be killed!
Ding Fan quietly gathered True Qi into his right hand, just waiting for the moment when the elder rushed in front of him, to properly teach this elder a lesson.
Arrogance needed backing.
However, just at that moment, suddenly, a sharp whistling sound of breaking air abruptly arose.
Squeak...
A strong gust of wind shot directly toward the elder who was about to close in on Ding Fan; fortunately, the elder was alert and immediately abandoned Ding Fan to dodge.
"Who dares to ambush my master?" Song Guotao stood out, speaking in a furious tone.
The elder brought by Song Guotao waved his hand, and Song Guotao immediately stopped talking and obediently hid behind the elder.
"Qian Jun. What should I say about you, bullying the younger generation at your age? If others found out, they'd laugh at you."
At this moment, another elder, playing with a piece of jade, slowly walked in front of Ding Fan and Song Guotao.
The elder named Qian Jun brought by Song Guotao glanced at the newcomer, then slightly furrowed his brow.
"Tian Mao, Chairman Tian..."
Chairman Tian? Seeing Qian Jun addressing the elderly newcomer as Chairman Tian, Ding Fan glanced over Chairman Tian, and surprisingly found that this Chairman Tian was also an Ancient Martial Arts expert and his cultivation was impressive, at Human Level Grade Nine.
Since Ding Fan had reincarnated on Earth, the strongest opponent he had encountered was that Human Level Grade Eight, Thousand-Faced Duke, he met on Changan Ridge. And now, this Tian Mao turned out to be of Human Level Grade Nine.
Tian Mao currently ignored Qian Jun and Song Guotao, his gaze landing on Ding Fan. He then released the full force of his Human Level Peak power, without any restraint.
The oppression of being Human Level Grade Nine was not something ordinary people could withstand, and at that moment, Song Guotao couldn't help but tremble all over. Qian Jun placed his hand on Song Guotao's shoulder and after transmitting some Inner Strength, Song Guotao felt somewhat better.
Song Guotao trembled with fear, but looking at Ding Fan at this time, he was standing as if nothing was the matter, his head held high and chest out, neither overly humble nor arrogant, with an utterly indifferent expression.
Tian Mao couldn't help but brighten his eyes. The Ding Fan standing before him was only in his early twenties, but he could maintain a tranquil demeanor despite possessing thunderous potential. Indeed, this young man was extraordinary.
Tian Mao then restrained the oppressive power of the Human Level Peak from his body, and a smile spread across his face.
"Young friend Ding Fan, I am Tian Mao. I apologize for any rudeness in coming here uninvited."
Ding Fan didn't remember ever meeting such an elder. Although it was unnecessary, Tian Mao had intervened and helped drive Qian Jun away, so Ding Fan was somewhat more polite to him.
"Did you come specifically to find me, elder sir?"
Tian Mao nodded. "Indeed, there is a matter."
"I don't recall us having met," Ding Fan said.
"Hehe, I am the owner of Zongfang Hall..."
Upon hearing this, Ding Fan nodded; it turned out he was the owner of a pharmacy.
Observing this exchange, Song Guotao felt a surge of surprise. Others might not know Tian Mao, but he did — a living fossil in the medicinal field of Huaxia Country, unrivaled in the field of traditional medicine. Such a person, coming personally to meet Ding Fan?!
What was the meaning of this?!
"Unfortunately, today is a bit inconvenient, as I have two pieces of trash to deal with." Ding Fan glanced at Song Guotao and Qian Jun, clearly implying that the "trash" referred to them.
"Chairman, this boy is scheming and has framed my disciple. He also just insulted me. Chairman, you wouldn't be thinking of covering for him, would you?" Qian Jun said from the side.
Before Tian Mao could speak, Ding Fan snorted, "I've seen the shameless, but never someone as shameless as this. You might as well ask Song Guotao, about the medical duel at Zongfang Hall. If not for my intervention, that patient would have died long ago, and without me, Song Guotao would surely have been involved in a lawsuit.
Yet now, not only do you not recognize your mistakes and correct them, but you also dare to shout at me here... simply too shameless."
At that moment, Song Guotao's face turned red, remembering the day Ding Fan saved the person who had almost died in the final stage of treatment.
However, losing a medical duel to a young man just over twenty, Song Guotao felt a surge of anger, which was why he had brought his master to deal with Ding Fan.
"Boy, you're insolent!" Qian Jun's face turned extremely ugly.
However, this time Qian Jun didn't rush forward to teach Ding Fan a lesson, instead glancing at Tian Mao beside him. "Chairman, if you have business with this boy, then I'll leave him with a breath left."
Ding Fan, however, didn't speak any further; dealing with such an idiot was futile, so better to be straightforward and let his strength do the talking.
"This is not a place to talk; let's change locations. There's a grove not far ahead, and I'll wait for you there." Ding Fan dropped this line and turned to leave.
After all, this was the Lin Family's villa, and Ding Fan did not want to make too much of a commotion here.
Tian Mao came here today originally to seek Ding Fan's guidance on the Four Symbols Divine Prescription. Ever since the last time Ding Fan took the medicine from Zongfang Hall, the recipe had been delivered into Tian Mao's hands.
However, Tian Mao had studied it for a long time, but following the recipe's ingredients, he just couldn't succeed in the refinement; each time, he felt as if something was missing from the Four Symbols Divine Prescription.
Just now, as soon as Tian Mao arrived, he saw Qian Jun about to confront Ding Fan. In his urgency, Tian Mao had no choice but to rashly intervene to save him.
You should know, after all, Qian Jun was at Human Level Fifth Grade cultivation, and Ding Fan was only twenty years old. Even if Ding Fan was formidable, he could not possibly be a match for Qian Jun.
Initially, Tian Mao wanted to mediate the conflict between Ding Fan and Qian Jun, but unexpectedly, in less than a few words, Ding Fan had already arranged a place and it seemed he was going to challenge Qian Jun in a duel.
"Chairman Tian, you have seen how arrogant this kid is. Today it's not that I don't give you face, but such young people must be disciplined."
Qian Jun dropped these words and, with Song Guotao following, went straight after him.
Tian Mao sighed softly, and just then a man in a suit approached him.
"Elder Tian, what should we do? Shall I intervene?"
Tian Mao glanced at the man in the suit and shook his head slightly.
"But the Four Symbols Divine Prescription?..."
The man in the suit hadn't finished speaking when Tian Mao interrupted. "This Ding Fan is still too young. Youth naturally carries pride. If he can't be as broad-minded as the sea, then even if he truly masters the Four Symbols Divine Prescription, it will be of no avail."
The man in the suit nodded slightly at Tian Mao's words.
Tian Mao waved his hand. "You better go back. I'll follow and see; Qian Jun, seeing my face, probably won't take Ding Fan's life..."
The man in the suit respectfully left, and Tian Mao quickly followed in the direction where Ding Fan had disappeared…
...
Ding Fan had not used any movement techniques; he simply walked quickly. The forest was not far to begin with, and it took only about fifteen minutes to arrive.
Not long after Ding Fan had arrived, Qian Jun and Song Guotao also caught up, with Tian Mao being the last to arrive.
"Ding Fan, young people should not be too arrogant. You should apologize to Elder Qian for today's events..." Tian Mao approached, speaking with heartfelt advice.
Ding Fan naturally knew Tian Mao meant well as he was worried that Ding Fan was not Qian Jun's opponent. However, a mere Human Level Fifth Grade was not something Ding Fan took seriously; he could even slay a Grade Eight, let alone Fifth Grade!
"Thank you for your kindness, Elder Tian. I happen to have nothing going on today, so I might as well teach these two people a lesson," Ding Fan spoke calmly, but his words nearly enraged Qian Jun nigh unto death.
"Elder Tian, you see just how wild this lad is!" Qian Jun's beard quivered with anger. "Elder Tian, you should not intervene in today's matter."
Tian Mao looked at Qian Jun's expression and sighed softly again. "Ding Fan, young people should not be too heated. A moment of hot-headedness can destroy you!"
"If one isn't heated, how can one be called young?" Ding Fan replied indifferently.
Being bullied to one's doorstep and still having to speak nicely and submit—if being called heated now, then Ding Fan truly didn't mind being heated for once.
At this point, Tian Mao chose to be silent. The first time he saw the Four Symbols Divine Prescription, he thought that with Ding Fan holding it, it would greatly assist the resurgence of traditional medicine. But looking at it now.
Ding Fan was still too young, impatient, and irritable…
"Qian Jun, I don't have much time to waste with you. If you want to start, hurry up," Ding Fan said, looking at Qian Jun indifferently.
"Boy, today I'll let you see the consequences of arrogance!" Qian Jun gritted his teeth. "Kid, out of respect for you being a junior, I can let you have three moves."
"Get lost, don't pretend to be righteous in front of me! If you're going to act, then hurry up!" Ding Fan said impatiently.
Qian Jun's face darkened. "Good, since you're seeking death, you can't blame me then!"
As Qian Jun finished speaking, his body moved, and he rushed towards Ding Fan at an abnormally fast pace.
Seeing this, Song Guotao's lips curled slightly. Others might not know his master's strength, but he did. With his master taking action, Ding Fan would end up dead or crippled today!
At this moment, Ding Fan stood with his hands behind his back, watching Qian Jun with very calm eyes.
It's about time you learned your lesson!
Being arrogant and ostentatious comes at a cost!