Top-tier Unruly Master

The scent was extremely rich and unlike any other floral fragrance; it was crisp and revitalizing, which made it easy for Ding Fan to detect amidst the flowers.

Following the trail of the aroma, Ding Fan didn't have to walk far before he discovered a flower growing in a corner of the wall.

This plant was clearly not cultivated by human hands, as there was no pot or specially prepared soil for it; it was growing stubbornly in the dirt at the corner of the wall.

"This must be some unknown wildflower. I thought it was pretty, so I've never bothered to pull it up," Zhen Xiang mentioned to Ding Fan, noticing his interest in the wildflower.

Pull it up?!

A bitter smile crossed Ding Fan's mind. From the moment he saw the flower, he had recognized it.

This was not just some unknown wildweed; this was Shape-changing Grass. It was a treasure used in the refinement of the Disguise Pill.

The so-called Disguise Pill was a type of Medicine Pill capable of altering a person's appearance. Once used, even the most familiar faces would become unrecognizable.

In the Cultivation World, although Shape-changing Grass was not considered a High Grade Spiritual Material, a single plant of it could easily allow an ordinary person to buy a shop on the busiest street. This showed just how precious the Shape-changing Grass was.

If the cultivators knew that someone considered the Shape-changing Grass a mere weed, wanting to get rid of it, it's hard to imagine what they would think.

"I like this flower. Can you give it to me?" asked Ding Fan, turning to Zhen Xiang.

"Brother Fan, it's just a wild plant..." Zhen Xiang looked at Ding Fan with confusion.

Last time, Ding Fan had saved her, and Zhen Xiang felt indebted to him. She had been looking for a chance to repay him. Ding Fan had previously purchased a pot of Three Whites from her, so she thought he must be someone who loved flowers.

Therefore, Zhen Xiang had specially procured an exquisite Orchid pot for him, but before she could show it to Ding Fan, he had become interested in a wildflower from the Flower Cellar.

"I think this flower is quite nice. If it's okay with you, please give it to me," Ding Fan said earnestly.

"Sure, okay..." Seeing Ding Fan's resolve, Zhen Xiang didn't have much else to say.

"Brother Fan, Sister Zhen Xiang has specially prepared a nice flower for you because she heard you were coming. It would really be a let-down if you don't go see it," Jing Yi teased from the side.

Zhen Xiang's cheeks flushed with Jing Yi's teasing. She sent a reproachful glance in Jing Yi's direction, but the latter just stuck out her tongue nonchalantly back at Zhen Xiang.

Feeling a bit embarrassed by Jing Yi's words, Ding Fan pretended he hadn't heard and turned his gaze elsewhere.

After glancing warningly at Jing Yi, Zhen Xiang followed after Ding Fan.

As Ding Fan came through the Flower Cellar with his Divine Sense fully extended, besides the Shape-changing Grass, he couldn't find any other Spirit Grass in the cellar.

"Brother Fan, what do you think of this Orchid?"

When Ding Fan arrived at an Orchid plant, Zhen Xiang approached and asked him.

Ding Fan glanced at the Orchid, noting its deep green leaves and fully bloomed petals. Although he wasn't knowledgeable about flowers, he could tell this one was extraordinary.

"Not bad," he responded.

"If Brother Fan likes it, I would gladly give it to you..."

Ding Fan was taken aback. He hadn't intended to accept it; after all, obtaining the Shape-changing Grass was ample for him today. And though the Orchid was beautiful, it was just an ordinary plant and couldn't compare to a Spirit Grass.

Yet, at that moment, Zhen Xiang was looking at him with shining eyes full of expectancy, and it was indeed hard to refuse a beauty's kindness.

"Alright. I'll graciously accept," Ding Fan replied.

Seeing Ding Fan's acceptance, a smile finally crossed Zhen Xiang's face.

Just then, the sound of car horns came from outside the Flower Cellar...

Jing Yi, who had previously snuck out to give Ding Fan and Zhen Xiang some space, entered in a fluster.

"Brother Fan, Sister Zhen Xiang, Second Brother Song has brought people again."

They were back?

Ding Fan's brows furrowed slightly; he had just called Xu Rui not long before. Could it be that she hadn't intervened?

But to Ding Fan, it didn't much matter. Calling Xu Rui wasn't because he feared Second Brother Song, but rather to avoid trouble. Now that trouble had come to his doorstep, it couldn't be helped.

"Brother Fan, after you hit their people earlier, I think it's better if you don't go out," Zhen Xiang suggested.

Second Brother Song's group appeared more threatening this time, and Ding Fan had injured one of their people earlier. It seemed unlikely they would easily forgive him.

Ding Fan, though, just smiled lightly. Being scared to leave the house because of a few thugs would mean he shouldn't be out in the world at all.

"It's all right. Let's go outside and take a look," Ding Fan said, and without waiting for Jing Yi or Zhen Xiang, he strode toward the entrance.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhen Xiang decisively picked up an iron shovel from the Flower Cellar. Upon seeing Zhen Xiang do so, Li Jing also picked up a rake from the side.

For a time, both women, each holding a weapon, followed closely behind Ding Fan.

When Ding Fan left the Flower Cellar, he saw a small car parked at the entrance.

Ding Fan didn't know much about cars, but from the look of the small car parked outside, the person sitting in it seemed to be of no small importance.

As someone came out of the Flower Cellar, Second Brother Song got out of the car. However, instead of directly approaching Ding Fan, Second Brother Song walked very respectfully to the back of the car and with utmost reverence, opened the rear door.

After the rear door was opened, a middle-aged man stepped down from the car.

When she saw the middle-aged man, Zhen Xiang's face turned solemn.

This man was none other than Li Guanghua, the village chief of Huayang Village. Zhen Xiang's Flower Cellar was in Huayang Village, and she had previous encounters with Li Guanghua, so she recognized him.

That Second Brother Song's big uncle was this Li Guanghua, and as Ding Fan had just beaten up Second Brother Song's man, bringing Li Guanghua with him now meant he was undoubtedly here to deal with Ding Fan.

"Village Chief Li, this matter has nothing to do with others, it's all my fault, I..."

Zhen Xiang didn't wait for Second Brother Song to bring Li Guanghua over, she directly ran over and said.

But before Zhen Xiang could finish her sentence, Li Guanghua interrupted her, "I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused, I've come today to bring my brother-in-law to offer an apology."

What?! What's going on here?!

After hearing Li Guanghua's words, Zhen Xiang's eyes widened in disbelief at what she heard.

Li Guanghua was a significant figure, practically the emperor of soil in Huayang Village, and his influence in this remote area away from the city center was immense.

Yet such a person, whose brother-in-law was beaten, didn't seek revenge, but instead, he and his brother-in-law came to offer an apology?!

Zhen Xiang was utterly confused; things were far beyond her understanding.

"Don't worry, my brother-in-law won't dare to cause trouble here anymore. Furthermore, he has agreed that, starting from today, he will cease operating his Flower Cellar. From now on, there will be only one Flower Cellar in Huayang Village, and that will be your Zhen Xiang Flower Cellar."

My goodness!

Li Jing, standing behind, listened in stunned silence. Previously, Second Brother Song came here, threatening and demanding that they close their Flower Cellar.

Now that Second Brother Song's backer, Li Guanghua, had arrived, not only did he not shut down their Zhen Xiang Flower Cellar, but he also directly closed his own brother-in-law's cellar. What was going on?

Zhen Xiang's mouth gaped open in disbelief at the events transpiring before her.

At this moment, among those present, probably only Ding Fan understood from Li Guanghua's behavior.

Second Brother Song was arrogant and despotic, relying on his big uncle. Judging from the faces of these two, neither appeared to be good-natured.

For these two men to yield, the reason must be nothing else but external intervention.

Ding Fan had previously telephoned Xu Rui, and it seemed that the reason for both men's behavior was indeed Xu Rui.

In Dancheng, Xu Rui had the capability to do so.

After exchanging pleasantries with Zhen Xiang, Li Guanghua then walked very respectfully to Ding Fan. "You must be Mr. Ding. My brother-in-law has been ignorant of your status; please do not take offense..."

"Mr. Ding, it was all my fault previously, please don't take it to heart!" Second Brother Song, previously aggressive and domineering, now hung his head like a timid newlywed, cautiously speaking.

"Let's let bygones be bygones, behave yourself from now on," Ding Fan said indifferently.

Ding Fan had beaten up someone, and now that person had come to apologize. Ding Fan felt it was unnecessary to pursue the matter further.

"Hurry and thank Mr. Ding for his magnanimity..." Village Chief Li hastily urged Second Brother Song.

Second Brother Song, seemingly pardoned from a death sentence, hastily said, "Thank you, Mr. Ding, thank you, Mr. Ding..."

"Mr. Ding, from now on, the contracting fees for your friend's place are all waived, and their Flower Cellar's plants will be listed as a key support project in our village. We will provide them with technical and financial support..."

Zhen Xiang, who was listening at the side, was wide-eyed. She had not expected that Ding Fan's altercation, not only did it not lead to retaliation, it actually brought so many benefits.

Funds, technology... those were precisely what Zhen Xiang and her operation needed most.

Li Jing quietly approached Zhen Xiang.

"This Brother Fan is quite a catch, you mustn't let him slip away," Li Jing whispered.

Zhen Xiang's face flushed red. "Stop talking nonsense..."

Li Jing chuckled. "Oh wow, if that's how you feel, maybe I should pursue Brother Fan, huh?"

Zhen Xiang rolled her eyes at Li Jing. "If you're so capable, then go ahead..."