Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1886 - 1875: Grandmasters by the Dozen

Nangong Xiong urgently asked, "What about Baobao…""Leave it to fate."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Xiong felt a panic inside, his flushed cheeks turning pale.

Even someone as powerful as Ning Fan was relying on the elusive whims of fate; with that, any efforts from the rest of them would be futile.

Seeing the group silently pondering, faces somber, Ning Fan smiled, "Baby Hai is very safe now, there's no need to worry."

These words had been spoken by Ning Fan multiple times before, but never as effectively as now.

Nangong Xiong's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, not because he trusted Ning Fan's character, but he trusted those inexplicable abilities.

With Ning Fan's prowess, he could easily eliminate everyone here without anyone knowing.

Does someone of such skill need to lie repeatedly to deceive others?

Hai Qingping said nervously, "Do you know where Baobao is now?"

Ning Fan shook his head, "As I said, if luck is on our side, I will bring Baobao back…"

Before he could finish, another person interrupted.

Nangong Ling, looking tense, asked, "What if we're not lucky then what?"

Glancing at his future mother-in-law, Ning Fan smiled gently, "Nothing too bad. Baobao will be fine; the only downside is it might be a decade before you see her."

Nangong Ling asked, losing control, "Why? Why did he take my daughter?"

"For discipleship."

Upon hearing this answer, Ning Fan looked at Ximen Xiong in surprise, not expecting him to guess the truth.

Seeing the confusion in Ning Fan's eyes, Nangong Xiong smiled, "Actually, when you calm down and think through these matters, it becomes clear."

Hai Qingping's heart stirred as he tried to recall the earlier scene, then suddenly he understood.

Father-in-law and son-in-law already suspected Ning Fan, formed a bad first impression and then heard those ambiguous words.

The father-in-law and son-in-law stubbornly kept driving themselves into a dead end, viewing Ning Fan as a negotiator, never thinking the outcome would be like this.

Seeing the group looking puzzled at him, Ning Fan nodded, "That's pretty much the situation."

"Having a renowned master guide Baobao is a wonderful blessing, could have directly said so, why…"

Hai Qingping was too embarrassed to voice the next words.

Ning Fan pretended not to hear the complaints, merely saying calmly, "It's getting late."

"Wait a minute…"

Seeing Nangong Ling rushing over, Ning Fan instinctively took a step back.

With sharp eyes, Nangong Ling stared directly at Ning Fan, speaking word by word, "Can you truly assure my daughter's safety?"

"I assure it."

Ning Fan responded directly, not dodging the question.

His confidence stemmed from trust in Chen Min.

In the Earth Immortal Realm where spirit roots are all that matters, Baby Hai's talent would be prized by every sect.

This was the only solace Ning Fan held; even if Baobao couldn't be rescued, at least her living situation would be ascertainable.

Hearing Ning Fan's answer, the anger melted away from Nangong Ling's face, turning instantly into the gracious demeanor of an elegant lady, "Whatever the case, I'm counting on you."

"I'll do my best."

Ning Fan replied with a wry smile, "Uncle, Aunt, you should go get some rest."

Watching Ning Fan descend the stairs, Hai Qingping exchanged a look with his father-in-law for instructions, but the latter shook his head, "There's no use. If you anger the other side, it would be unwise."

Looking at the two Baji Sect disciples who lie unconscious, Hai Qingping finally asked, "Father-in-law, what happened to them?"

Hai Qingping could vaguely sense that ever since Nangong Wu fell unconscious, the usually bold Nangong Xiong seemed like he'd become someone else.

"You all may leave now."

Nangong Xiong waved his hand, sending all the other Baji Sect disciples back to their positions, leaving only five of them.

Gazing at the sleeping disciples, Nangong Xiong solemnly said, "Soon enough, our Baji Sect will have two Grandmasters."

Nangong Ling exclaimed in surprise, "Old man, you're not suggesting Xiao Wu and his companion are?"

"Correct. Their governor and conception vessels are open, once their blood qi runs automatically, entering the Grandmaster Realm is just a matter of course."

Just then, Hai Qingping realized, "It was Ning Fan, wasn't it?"

Nangong Xiong sighed, "Indeed. I still underestimated him."

Hai Qingping asked puzzled, "Father-in-law, how powerful do you think Ning Fan's cultivation is?"

"How powerful? It's a question I'd like answered."

Glancing at the ceiling, Nangong Xiong replied quietly, "He's already reached a realm far beyond my imagination."

Nangong Ling retorted unhappily, "Old man, you're exaggerating. Might be Xiao Wu was on the brink, and today was timely for his breakthrough."

Hearing this, Nangong Xiong almost suffered an internal injury from anger.

Laughing angrily, Nangong Xiong retorted, "It was a coincidence for one of them, and a coincidence for the other too?"

Hai Qingping hastily calmed him, "Dad, don't be mad, Ling'er is concerned about your prestige and face."

"Face? I scoff at face!"

Nangong Xiong shouted, "Before having real strength, drop notions of prestige and keep your head down."

"Ling'er, and you. I've advised you countless times to approach matters calmly, think first act later. But you're hopeless, never listen to me."

Nangong Ling shot back irritably, "I am your daughter after all. Doesn't the saying go like father, like daughter?"

"You're hopeless until you face reality. You'll weep then."

Nangong Xiong loudly scolded, "Had he not spared you today, you wouldn't know how many times you'd have died by now."

Hai Qingping intervened to calm, "Dad, please settle down, I find Ning Fan quite admirable, he's calm and even-tempered. It's just that our misunderstanding was too deep earlier."

Saying this, Hai Qingping felt regret for viewing others with a biased mindset.

"You think Ning Fan has a gentle nature?"

Nangong Xiong lowered his voice with a chuckle, continuing,

"That's just an illusion you see. Ning Fan is definitely decisive and hardhearted. Though not vindictive, he won't let things slide."

Nangong Ling asked in puzzlement, "Then why doesn't he…"

Nangong Xiong teased, "Isn't it all because of your cherished daughter?"

Hai Qingping didn't care about this; he just wanted to know if his daughter was favored by a master who wanted her as a disciple.

Nangong Xiong stated gravely, "It's likely the case."

"Why?"

The couple simultaneously cast confused glances.

Nangong Xiong didn't answer but said, "With a wave, opening the governor and conception vessels, easily creating Grandmasters. Before Ning Fan came, would you ever believe such a thing?"

Nangong Ling silently shook her head, having never even heard of such things before.

"Had I not seen it myself, I wouldn't believe it either."

Nangong Xiong sighed deeply and said,

"I simply can't fathom any reason for deception."