Chapter 24 Who Dares Come?
The members of the Chen family arrived; Li Fan noticed familiar faces: the Chen Family Patriarch, Chen Yuan, and their prodigy, Chen Luoyun.
Behind the Chen family crowd was Lin He, who had participated in the Demon Slaying Summit previously. Ever since his daughter disappeared, he had been relying on the Chen family to locate her, yet there had been no news. He now appeared haggard and worn.
"Li Fan," Chen Yuan stepped forward, his gaze brimming with killing intent. He said, "County Magistrate Wang, this man killed my son, Chen Li, and Chen Zongzhi. Why not apprehend him immediately?"
County Magistrate Wang glanced at Chen Yuan briefly. You speak as if it's simple—if taking down this young man were easy, would he have caused such a great commotion?
Li Fan observed the newcomers and thought inwardly that their timing was impeccable.
It seemed that dismantling the City God Temple had stirred up a hornet's nest. The temple's secret dealings were obviously shady, and these quick arrivals likely had ties to them.
"This kid is ruthless; slay the traitor quickly to save me!" the City God howled wretchedly. The surrounding citizens watched the unfolding chaos; the City God's image had now collapsed.
So, even gods could not stand against cultivators.
If so, who could count on gods for protection anymore?
County Magistrate Wang waved his hand, prompting the Demon Suppression Army, previously blocked by Li Daoqing, to turn their horses toward Li Fan. Beside him, County Magistrate Cao Gong also advanced with his men, while the Chen family moved forward with the intention of encircling Li Fan.
"Apprehend him," County Magistrate Wang commanded. As his words fell, everyone simultaneously charged toward the direction where Li Fan stood, their killing intent boiling over.