Top-tier Unruly Master

"Mu Zi, show some respect," Mu Wuhui said, and then he walked over to Mu Zi.

When Mu Wuhui visited the Qin family, Old Master Qin had praised Ding Fan so highly that Mu Wuhui decided to follow Ding Fan the day before, wanting to gauge his real abilities.

However, as he followed, Ding Fan remained completely unaware of his presence. Disinterested, Mu Wuhui soon left, thinking that Ding Fan was just an overhyped individual by the Qin family.

That was the very reason why, when Ding Fan appeared today, Mu Zi looked at him mockingly. To them, Ding Fan didn't seem as extraordinary as Old Master Qin had claimed. If he really were that impressive, he would have noticed someone tracking him.

But when Mu Zi tested Ding Fan with a move, Mu Wuhui was utterly taken aback. He had thought little of Ding Fan initially. Yet, seeing Ding Fan's movement technique and the way he condensed qi into objects, Mu Wuhui realized he had been wrong.

Ding Fan's cultivation exceeded his expectations by far. Before, Mu Wuhui had mocked Old Master Qin for foolishly giving the Dancheng Branch Company to Ding Fan. He had thought it was a stupid move.

But now, Mu Wuhui no longer felt the same way. Someone like Ding Fan, so young and yet possessing such cultivation, surely had a limitless future and was a true potential asset.

"Young Friend Ding Fan, I am Mu Wuhui, the deputy leader of Group 3567. I was rude before, please do not take it to heart," Mu Wuhui said very politely, showing respect the way a martial artist should.

Surprised by Mu Wuhui's demeanor, Mu Zi's eyes almost popped out.

Others might not know what kind of person Mu Wuhui was, but Mu Zi did.

Group 3567 belonged exclusively to the central authority; they were essentially the Imperial Guards. As the second in command of the Imperial Guards, Mu Wuhui was known for his pride and integrity.

To know that even someone distinguished like Old Master Qin barely caught Mu Wuhui's eye, let alone any other high-ranking official.

Yet, here was this proud man, offering an apology with a martial artist's respect to Ding Fan. Mu Zi could hardly believe it without seeing it with her own eyes.

Seeing Mu Wuhui's approach, Ding Fan also responded with martial artist courtesy.

Although Ding Fan was strong, he never belittled the weak. If someone held themselves high, even if they were the Jade Emperor, Ding Fan might not bother with a glance. But if you were humble and cautious, Ding Fan would surely reciprocate with respect.

"Elder Mu is too kind," Ding Fan said.

Seeing Ding Fan's response, Mu Wuhui's opinion of him rose even higher, admiring that although Ding Fan was proud, he knew when to hold back his edge. Just by that demeanor, Ding Fan's future achievements would undoubtedly be significant.

"Young friend, I have come today to ask for a favor," Mu Wuhui said without beating around the bush.

Despite the short time he had spent with Ding Fan, Mu Wuhui could tell that Ding Fan was extraordinary. Beating around the bush with such a person could displease him, so it was better to be straightforward.

"Please speak, Elder Mu," said Ding Fan.

"Standing here talking seems too rigid. I think it's better if we sit down, enjoy some tea, and talk," said Mu Wuhui with a smile.

Ding Fan had no objections, and he and Mu Wuhui made their way back under the grapevine arbor, while Qin Manshu and Mu Zi went off to prepare the tea.

"Old Master Qin, you'll need to mediate this matter..." Sitting down, Mu Wuhui looked at Old Master Qin and spoke with a smile.

Being their first meeting, it was best for Old Master Qin to speak on Mu Wuhui's behalf.

Old Master Qin smiled gently and said directly, "Young Friend Ding Fan, it's the same matter I mentioned to you before..."

Ding Fan nodded. Old Master Qin had indeed mentioned a matter before—an old friend of his from Yanjing, the leader of Group 3567, had suffered a severe injury and needed Ding Fan's help.

"My old friend, his injuries have been worsening day by day. Group 3567 has consulted many people, but none have been able to cure him. They had no choice but to seek your assistance," Old Master Qin continued.

After listening, Ding Fan nodded. When Ding Fan had a problem, the Qin family had gone all out to help. Now that Old Master Qin needed a favor, how could Ding Fan stand by idly?

However, remembering the pharmaceutical factory's press conference in three days and Mei Li currently in the hospital...

Ding Fan pondered for a moment. "Since it's Old Master Qin's request, I will naturally do my best to help, but I can't guarantee success... Moreover, I have some mundane matters at hand, so I can only leave in three days," he said.

Seeing Ding Fan agree so readily, Mu Wuhui was visibly delighted. "Good, then in three days."

Previously, Old Master Qin had told Mu Wuhui about Ding Fan, stating that Ding Fan had cured a vegetative person whom outside experts had given up on, with just three pills.

At the time, Mu Wuhui thought Old Master Qin was exaggerating, but after witnessing Ding Fan's capabilities, Mu Wuhui had no doubts.

Moreover, Mu Wuhui believed that if there was anyone in the world who could heal Elder Mu's injuries, it was very likely Ding Fan.

It wasn't long before Mu Zi and Qin Manshu brought out a pot of exquisite tea.

But just as the pot of tea had been placed, an indiscernible shadow suddenly darted past.

The shadow was incredibly swift, and only Ding Fan and Mu Wuhui standing beside him could see it clearly.

"Old Master Qin, the location of your Western Suburb Villa really was well chosen, a place where the righteous qi of heaven and earth converges. I never expected it to have nurtured a spiritual beast like the Ink Monkey…" Mu Wuhui said admiringly.

The Ink Monkey is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Beast. It likes to dwell in places where Spiritual Energy gathers. Though the Ink Monkey is only the size of a thumb, its speed is incredibly fast. Even a Qi Cultivation practitioner of the sixth or seventh level might not be able to detect such a Spiritual Object.

However, the Ink Monkey is very intelligent. Once it gains spiritual intelligence, it can begin Cultivation. Should it become enlightened, this thumb-sized Spirit Monkey would become a terrifying force in battle.

Even though he detected the Ink Monkey, Mu Wuhui had no intention of capturing it.

It was known that the Spirit Monkey moved swiftly, employing a movement technique that even he, as powerful as he was, might not be able to catch. In addition, given the monkey's natural intelligence, it would be extremely difficult to capture even if it hadn't gained spiritual intelligence. So even if Mu Wuhui wished to capture it, he lacked the necessary movement technique.

However, just at this moment, Ding Fan's figure suddenly flickered.

Everyone present felt their vision blur, and then Ding Fan appeared without warning more than ten steps away.

Mu Wuhui was startled, then he understood Ding Fan's intent—he was actually trying to capture the Ink Monkey. His brow furrowed slightly.

The movements of the Ink Monkey were beyond common understanding, and coupled with its great intellect, even an Earth Level Martial Artist would find it hard to capture. Once, a team of thirty-six people from Group 3567, along with an Earth Level Martial Artist, had failed to capture the Ink Monkey. It was even less likely for Ding Fan to succeed alone.

Mu Wuhui knew what Ding Fan was doing, but everyone else was completely in the dark. Partly because the event was sudden, and also because the Ink Monkey could not be detected by the others. So they all looked on in bewildered surprise as Ding Fan suddenly sprang into action.

Ding Fan, of course, was intent on capturing the Ink Monkey.

In the Cultivation World, the Ink Monkey is known by another name: Beast God.

What is the Beast God? The God amongst all beasts!

Once the Ink Monkey gains spiritual intelligence, it can begin Cultivation. In the Cultivation World, there are many spiritual pets that can be trained, but none are as intelligent as the Ink Monkey.

Securing the Ink Monkey was tantamount to acquiring a powerful ally. When Ding Fan first noticed the monkey, he even doubted whether he was seeing things correctly.

You should know, the Ink Monkey is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object, highly sought after in the Cultivation World, and he hadn't expected to encounter it on Earth.

Faced with such a treasure and having encountered the Ink Monkey, how could Ding Fan let it slip away? That's why he made a move to capture it himself.

The Ink Monkey was indeed quick. The moment Ding Fan intervened, the monkey swiftly turned back, its actions smooth and without hesitation.

Ding Fan, however, did not dare to be negligent. Given his current level of cultivation, it was not easy to subjugate the Ink Monkey. A moment of carelessness would mean all efforts were lost.

So Ding Fan moved left and right, playing a game of hide-and-seek with the monkey…

At this point, Mu Zi was utterly astonished. She could no longer see Ding Fan; all she saw were the afterimages he left behind. It was as if Ding Fan was everywhere at once…

After witnessing Ding Fan's exhilarating display of movement technique, Mu Zi realized just how vast the gap was between them. She had once thought that Ding Fan was inferior to herself, but now she even wondered whether her grandfather's movement technique could match Ding Fan's…

Qin Manshu and her grandfather were also astonished. Though Old Master Qin had been exposed to Ancient Martial Arts, his experience was limited; he had never seen someone capable of achieving what Ding Fan was doing now.

Thump… Just as everyone was awestruck by Ding Fan's agility, he suddenly came to a halt.

Mu Wuhui's eyes widened in shock—he saw clearly that when Ding Fan stopped, he had the Ink Monkey firmly controlled in the palm of his hand.

How? How could this be possible?

Mu Wuhui could hardly believe his eyes. The very same Ink Monkey that eluded the entire thirty-six-person team from Group 3567 and an Earth Level Martial Artist had been subdued by Ding Fan alone. It was utterly inconceivable.

How could one person possibly capture the Ink Monkey?

What Mu Wuhui didn't know was that although the Ink Monkey was fast, it had a particular fondness.

It most loved the scent of tea. The better the tea, the more it attracted the monkey.

If it weren't for the fine tea Qin Manshu and the others had brought earlier, how could they have lured out the Ink Monkey?

Hence, during the chase, Ding Fan used True Qi to absorb a bit of the tea water and then shot it towards the Ink Monkey. Caught in a moment of bewilderment, the monkey was easily captured by Ding Fan.

Now, the Ink Monkey sat obediently in Ding Fan's hand, a thumb-sized figure resembling a common monkey, its body fluffy and its eyes watery and endearing as if it were a doll…

By then, the Ink Monkey had been marked with Ding Fan's Divine Sense imprint. From this day forth, the monkey would recognize only one master—Ding Fan.