"Fifth Senior Sister, do you have a way?" Yun Fan asked excitedly.
Zhao Fanghua said, "Actually, this time it was a coincidence. I suddenly remembered that there's a master who specializes in breaking curses in my hometown. It's just been so long that I completely forgot! I'll take you back to see if we can break your love curse?"
Even though there was no guarantee it would work, Zhao Fanghua still wanted to give it a try with Yun Fan.
"You want to go back?" Yun Fan asked, confused.
"Mmm-hmm!" Zhao Fanghua nodded. "I didn't plan to go back, but for you, my junior brother, I'm willing to make a trip."
Yun Fan was deeply touched. He knew a little about his Fifth Senior Sister's past.
Fifth Senior Sister came from the Southern Border. Her life story was quite complicated. When she was young, her parents abandoned her because they were poor. Fortunately, a kind person took her to an orphanage.
After growing up, she went back to find her family. By then, her parents had moved past their poverty and were somewhat well-known locally.
She forgave them for abandoning her, but little did she know, they would exploit her again. She was as beautiful as a celestial being.
Her parents wanted to marry her off to a prominent local family. Zhao Fanghua naturally refused.
However, her parents shamelessly drugged her and placed her on the young master's bed. If Fifth Senior Sister hadn't woken up in time, she would have been taken advantage of by that young master.
In a fit of rage, she injured the young master and left her hometown, never to return, as she could not forgive her parents.
However, when her parents were in financial distress, she still sent them tens of millions. This was a past she never wanted to revisit.
Yun Fan only knew this because his Sixth Senior Sister, Yang Xue Jiangnan, had told him.
"Stop daydreaming and get ready. Let's go!" Zhao Fanghua urged.
"Okay!" Yun Fan nodded, said a few words to Tian Ying, and then left with Zhao Fanghua.
Three days later, the two arrived at a small city in the Southern Border, Zhao Fanghua's hometown.
"Junior Brother, we're here. I'll take you to see the master shortly!" she told Yun Fan.
"Alright!" Yun Fan asked, "Fifth Senior Sister, aren't you going to visit your family?"
"I'm not planning to!" Zhao Fanghua had no intention of going back. After all, that home had become a place of nightmares for her.
Yun Fan didn't push. He hadn't experienced Zhao Fanghua's hardships and wouldn't advise her to be benevolent.
Just as they were walking down a street in the small city, a voice suddenly called out, "Sister, you're back!"
They turned to see a man wearing a thick gold chain, looking at Zhao Fanghua with a smug expression.
Zhao Fanghua's brows immediately furrowed. She hadn't expected to see her own brother here.
When the family was poor, her parents had abandoned her to feed this younger brother.
"Zhao Dalong, how did you know I was back?" Zhao Fanghua asked, confused.
Zhao Dalong said, "Sister, you've misunderstood. I just happened to see you while I was out shopping!"
"Oh!" Zhao Fanghua nodded, her eyes devoid of emotion.
"Sister, give me another twenty million." Zhao Dalong knew his sister was quite wealthy. The Zhao family had gone bankrupt countless times over the years.
But each time, this sister had supported them.
"I don't have any," Zhao Fanghua said directly.
She knew the Zhao family was a greedy bunch. No matter how much she gave, they would consider it their due, having long forgotten their past actions of abandoning and harming her.
Zhao Dalong became angry. "Zhao Fanghua, you're from the Zhao family. Now that we're in trouble, you won't even help. You truly are a cold-blooded person. Mom and Dad raised you for nothing!"
"That's right, I am that cold-blooded!" Zhao Fanghua sneered.
"Junior Brother, let's go!" Zhao Fanghua didn't want to deal with Zhao Dalong anymore. After all these years, the family hadn't changed.
Just then, Zhao Dalong blocked Yun Fan's path. "Kid, you're her boyfriend, right? It won't be that easy to be with her!" He glared at Yun Fan menacingly, a dagger appearing in his hand.
"Zhao Dalong, what are you doing?" Zhao Fanghua was furious. She couldn't believe the foolish Zhao Dalong dared to threaten Yun Fan.
"This has nothing to do with you!" Zhao Dalong said to Yun Fan. "Our Zhao family raised her. Now that she doesn't acknowledge us, she should compensate us for our losses. If she doesn't, then you will!"
Yun Fan showed a look of disdain. He couldn't believe Zhao Dalong had the nerve to say such things.
So, he asked impatiently, "How much do you want?"
Zhao Dalong, hearing this, thought there was a chance. He said to Yun Fan, "It's not much, just fifty million!"
"What if I don't give it to you?" Yun Fan asked.
"Hmph!" Zhao Dalong snorted. "If you don't give it, I'll make sure you can't leave alive. Even if you try to escape, I'll send people to pester you every day!"
Yun Fan had met shameless people, but never one this shameless.
At that moment, Zhao Fanghua said to Yun Fan, "Don't pay attention to him. Let's go!"
"Mmm," Yun Fan nodded. As they were about to leave, Zhao Dalong suddenly lunged at Yun Fan with the dagger.
"Slap!" In the next instant, Yun Fan slapped him away, sending him crashing to the ground.
"If you weren't Fifth Senior Sister's brother, I would kill you right now!" Yun Fan warned coldly.
Zhao Dalong was terrified, never expecting Yun Fan to be so formidable.
It was then that Yun Fan understood why Fifth Senior Sister didn't want to return to her hometown. With a family like this, returning would only bring more disappointment.
However, at that very moment, Zhao Dalong, enduring the pain, knelt down.
"Sister, I know you hate the Zhao family, but I'm doing this out of desperation!" Zhao Dalong said, tears streaming down his face. "Sister, our family's business hasn't been good these past two years. We've gone bankrupt, and Mom and Dad are sick. I beg you to give me twenty million to treat Mom and Dad!"
Zhao Fanghua stopped, her voice cold. "You're simply not cut out for business. The money I gave you was enough for you to live comfortably for a lifetime. Why would you make such a mess of things?"
"Things were going smoothly at home, but after you injured young master Zhang's family that time, they've been bullying our Zhao family, which led to our bankruptcy!" He sobbed and pleaded, "Sister, even if you don't give me money, it's okay, but Mom and Dad are truly on their deathbeds. They regret their mistakes over the years and have lived in regret and pain. Now that they're dying, could you come back and see them?"
Zhao Fanghua's face darkened as she asked, "Are they really that seriously ill?"
"Yes! I'm not lying to you!" Zhao Dalong said firmly.
As she hesitated, Yun Fan said, "Fifth Senior Sister, why don't we go take a look? I'm not in a hurry!" He wasn't being a saint; he could tell Zhao Fanghua hadn't completely let go, and he feared she might regret it later. That's why he advised her this way.
"Alright, going back won't take too long," Zhao Fanghua finally agreed.
Zhao Dalong then said, "Get in my car!" He then drove over his car, a luxury vehicle worth millions, considered a top-tier car in that area. After all, the city was small, with only a population of hundreds of thousands.
"Didn't you say you went bankrupt? How can you afford such a nice car?" Facing Zhao Fanghua's question, Zhao Dalong quickly explained, "I just rented it!"
Zhao Fanghua shook her head, sighing that this family was beyond redemption.
Afterward, they got into the car and arrived at the Zhao residence.
Upon returning to the Zhao family home, seeing her parents, she realized she had been tricked.
"Zhao Dalong, didn't you say they were on their deathbeds?" Zhao Dalong awkwardly chuckled. "Um, you guys chat first. I'll go for a walk outside!" With that, he quickly left.
"Xiao Fang! Don't blame your brother. It's just that we missed you!" Father Zhao's face was full of guilt.
Mother Zhao also said with heartache, "Xiao Fang, don't blame us. We've been feeling very guilty all these years!"
"Heh heh!" Zhao Fanghua, having long anticipated their intentions, asked, "Speak. How much money do you want?"
The two looked embarrassed.
"Xiao Fang, it's not much. Just tens of millions will do!" Hearing this, Zhao Fanghua's heart sank with disappointment. She knew they only wanted money.
She immediately said, "Business hasn't been good these years, and I don't have money either."
Upon hearing this, their expressions changed instantly. "Xiao Fang, you're not lying to us, are you? You've given us tens of millions before, how can you not have money?"
"Believe it or not!" Zhao Fanghua didn't offer further explanation.
Then, their gaze shifted to Yun Fan.
"Kid, you're her boyfriend, right? It's not impossible for you to marry our daughter. Just give us tens of millions, and we'll agree to your relationship!"
"Uncle and Aunt, are you only after money?" Yun Fan asked speechlessly. This family was truly blinded by greed.
"Nonsense. If the family is in trouble, shouldn't she help without hesitation?" The two showed no signs of remorse.
Seeing that Zhao Fanghua was about to leave with Yun Fan, Father Zhao immediately put on a smiling face. "Xiao Fang, we were just testing you earlier. If you don't have money, then forget it. We can still get by. Since you've come all this way, why not stay for a meal before you leave?"
"Alright!" Before Zhao Fanghua could refuse, Yun Fan agreed. Being perceptive, he had already realized something was amiss with this family. Therefore, he decided to resolve Zhao Fanghua's troubles once and for all.
Then, the two began preparing for the meal inside.
At this moment, Zhao Fanghua said apologetically to Yun Fan, "Junior Brother, you've seen a spectacle. They're just a bunch of ungrateful wretches!"
"It's fine. Everyone has their own troubles. Let's just have a meal with them. If they don't overstep, giving them ten million is not a problem!"
"Give them more?" Zhao Fanghua was about to refuse, but Yun Fan said, "I know you don't want to come back here anymore. So, giving them ten million is like finally repaying their nurturing kindness."
"Okay!" Zhao Fanghua nodded, deeply touched. She felt Yun Fan's approach was very appropriate. The kindness had already been repaid. This ten million was merely a humanitarian gesture to help them. If they were sensible, they would use this ten million to live out their remaining years peacefully.
Inside the room.
"They have no money, why are you keeping them here?" Mother Zhao looked at Father Zhao with resentment.
Father Zhao impatiently roared, "What does a woman like you know? They may not have money, but this little slut is still worth something. I've already told Dalong to notify the Zhang family. Their young master has always had his eye on this little slut!"
Hearing this, Mother Zhao understood his intention. Handing Zhao Fanghua over to the Zhang family would at least fetch a few million, considering it Zhao Fanghua's last bit of value.
"But she's not easy to handle, and that young man doesn't seem simple either. If they resist, it might not be easy to capture them!" Mother Zhao worried.
Father Zhao said, "Don't worry! We'll add more medicine to the food later and knock them out. Then you let the Zhang family take her away. As for this young man, the best solution is to get rid of him!"
"Okay!" Mother Zhao nodded. For the sake of money, they would do anything.
Not long after, the two brought out the dishes. After taking a bite, they sensed something was wrong.
At this moment, Zhao Fanghua was about to erupt in anger when Yun Fan held her back.
"It's fine. Let's see how they perform!"
"Mmm."
After eating only a few bites, the two of them directly collapsed onto the table.
Father Zhao immediately sneered, "As expected, they fell for it!"
"Hmph!" Mother Zhao said coldly, "We went to all the trouble of making good food for them. I hope this little slut can fetch a good price!"
Upon hearing her own mother speak of her like this, the last shred of familial affection Zhao Fanghua had disappeared.
Just then, Zhao Dalong arrived, with several other men behind him.
"Young Master Zhang, it's good that you're here. She's already here. Tonight, she's yours!"
Young Master Zhang's eyes showed greed. He had almost succeeded that year, only for Zhao Fanghua to escape. Seeing Zhao Fanghua again, an uncontrollable urge surged within him.
So, he immediately said, "Come, take her away!"
But Mother Zhao said, "Young Master Zhang, you can take her, but you should at least give us some money as a token of appreciation, right?"
Hearing this, Young Master Zhang asked mockingly, "How much do you want?"
"It's not much. Just a few million!" Su Dan Novel Network
Zhao Dalong chimed in, "Yes, Young Master Zhang. We also took a risk for this. As long as you give us a few million, we'll keep this a secret."
However, just as the three of them were anticipating, Young Master Zhang immediately pulled out a pistol and fired, hitting all three of them. They had no idea it was coming.
Young Master Zhang said with a distorted expression, "This is the best way to shut you up!"
"You..." To their dying breath, the three never expected Young Master Zhang would kill them to silence them.
After dealing with the three, Young Master Zhang said, "Come, take this woman away, and kill this young man as well!"
"Yes!" However, in the next moment, Yun Fan and Zhao Fanghua suddenly opened their eyes.
"You didn't faint?" Young Master Zhang asked in shock.
However, the two disdained to answer his question and immediately attacked. Screams echoed through the courtyard. Not long after, only Yun Fan and Zhao Fanghua remained.
Originally, they could have easily stopped Young Master Zhang from committing the crime. However, they chose not to intervene. The Zhao family trio had committed such heinous acts. Even Zhao Fanghua wanted to kill them, but having Young Master Zhang kill them was a better option.
"Junior Brother, I'm so sad!" Walking on the street, Zhao Fanghua broke down and threw herself into Yun Fan's arms.
Yun Fan comforted her, "Fifth Senior Sister, don't be sad. They don't deserve to be your family. Our family is you and me!"
"Mmm-hmm!" Zhao Fanghua nodded, moved. From this day on, her only family was in Ghost Valley.
Repeated sacrifices and forgiveness were met not with kinship, but with a harsher reality. Fortunately, neither she nor Yun Fan were ordinary people. If they were, they would have surely fallen into hell.
Afterward, the two headed towards the location of the curse-breaking master. However, they were unaware that an even greater vortex awaited them.