From Beast Abilities to Sect Grand Master

Chapter 105 Sima Mansion

Lin Fan first went to the Physique Peak.

There, he met with and informed Sun Hai of his intentions.

Sun Hai, still glowing with happiness from the resources that Lin Fan had earned through his successful missions, allowed Lin Fan to go.

After Lin Fan had joined Physique Peak, the resource crunch eased considerably with him going on mission after mission.

So, with Sun Hai's blessing, Lin Fan set off for Hong Feng City where the Sima Family is based.

It didn't take him long on horseback to reach Hong Feng City.

Lin Fan didn't expect to return to Hong Feng City so soon, but there he was again.

Nothing had much changed, and the chaos that happened in the Lim Mansion seemed like it wasn't a big deal.

When Lin Fan asked around, most of the passersby replied that some robbers had caused the Lim Family Head to be murdered.

The constables are all out to find the assailants now.

Lin Fan figured it was a cover-up by the magistrate.

Most likely they didn't want the commoners to know that the Dark Lotus Sect is revived and active.

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Finally, Lin Fan arrived at the Sima Family's mansion.

It was near Hong Feng City's Governor Residence.

The surrounding area was much quieter and posher than where the Lim Mansion was.

"Who's there!"

The guard at the front door shouted when Lin Fan approached the Sima Family's huge mansion.

Lin Fan got down from his horse and said, "I'm Lin Fan from Qing Feng Sect, here to look for Sima Liang."

"Sima Liang?" the guard frowned and looked at the other guard next to him.

Both paused for a few moments and said, "Young Master Sima Liang isn't in right now. Come back a week later."

Lin Fan noticed what had transpired.

He just nodded and activated his Rabbit's Hearing.

Thud.

First, he heard the anxious heartbeat of the guards pounding like a drum.

Then, he heard the sound of someone watering the plants.

Going further in, he finally heard a familiar voice.

"Mum, it's cold out here in the garden. Please go back to your room," Sima Liang said.

"I'm sorry, son. If not for my lowly background, you wouldn't be suffering all these grievances," a female voice said, most presumably Sima Liang's mother.

With confirmation that Sima Liang was inside, Lin Fan looked at the guards and smirked.

The guards weren't too happy but couldn't say anything else as they didn't want to offend a cultivator.

Boom!

The very next moment, Lin Fan used his Magnificent Leap and leaped into the garden.

The bricks Lin Fan was standing on cracked, sending bits of debris and dust onto the guards' faces.

"Invader alert! Invader alert!" the guards shouted as they ran after Lin Fan.

House guards grabbed their weapons and came rushing towards the front door.

When they bumped into the two guards with their faces smeared with dust, they had to try very hard to keep it in and not laugh out loud.

"The garden! The invader headed towards the garden," the two guards shouted.

After what happened at the Lim Mansion, their heads would roll if something bad happened.

When the house guards arrived at the garden and saw Lin Fan,

They drew out their swords and charged at him.

"How dare you!"

Lin Fan turned and stared at them.

Those house guards in front of him stopped.

They suddenly dropped their weapons, turned around, and slapped each other.

The other house guards looked at them and didn't know what to do next.

Lin Fan had activated his Decurion Leader Ability.

It was Lin Fan's first time trying out controlling ten men at one go.

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He did it for around five seconds before he felt his strength fully depleted.

With his test satisfactory, Lin Fan deactivated the ability, and the guards looked at each other, wondering what had happened with their cheeks swollen.

They quickly stepped back, thinking that they must have been possessed by some devil.

"How dare you lie that I wasn't in the mansion," Sima Liang pointed at the front door guards and shouted.

The two front door guards could only look down and stammered.

"We... eh..."

"You think I wouldn't know it's the order of my brother?" Sima Liang said.

Lin Fan recalled he was in a struggle with his brother for taking over the family.

But why would the guards be wary of a visitor? Lin Fan thought.

"Why are you so worked up, my young brother?" a middle-aged man came over and patted Sima Liang on his back.

Sima Liang shrugged it off and stood closer to Lin Fan.

With his hand in the air awkwardly, the middle-aged man turned to the guards and said, "All right, off you go. It's a misunderstanding."

The guards quickly picked up their weapons and ran away.

"My young brother, I think you and I have some misunderstandings," the middle-aged man shook his head then turned to Lin Fan and said, "I'm Sima Yun, Sima Liang's brother. And you are?"

"Lin Fan from Qing Feng Sect," Lin Fan replied and didn't want to engage much.

"Lin Fan? I haven't heard your name around. Are you from the Sword Peak?" Sima Yun asked, trying to figure out Lin Fan.

If Lin Fan were from Sword Peak, he might need to be wary, as those from the peak are renowned fighters in the Quang Dynasty.

"No, I'm from the Physique Peak."

When Sima Yun heard Lin Fan say Physique Peak, his face lit up and he smiled.

He nodded at Lin Fan and bid his farewell.

"I'm sorry about that. Come in and talk; it's not safe out here," Sima Liang said as he looked left and right.

When they got into Sima Liang's room, he introduced Lin Fan to his mother, Madam Choo.

Madam Choo didn't say much but looked worriedly at Sima Liang.

"Don't worry, mother. Lin Fan here will help me get the treasures in the secret realm."

"But he..." Madam Choo stopped and looked at Lin Fan.

She wasn't too sure when she saw Lin Fan was around the same age as Sima Liang.

"I assure you, he is much more powerful than he seems," Sima Liang tried to convince his mother.

Madam Choo sighed and nodded.

It's all because of her status as the second wife that Sima Liang had to constantly prove himself and fight against the whole family.

She felt powerless and could only hope Lin Fan could help him.

"Secret Realm? What's that about?"

Lin Fan got very interested when he heard Sima Liang mention it.