Regarding Li Zhaojun’s disappearance, Ye Fan felt at a loss to investigate.

This wasn’t the first time Li Zhaojun disappeared, but this time it was extremely bizarre. Ye Fan didn’t sense any powerful forces around, nor did he think Li Zhaojun had been kidnapped.

"Master, should I send someone to investigate?" Sang Yuan asked.

Ye Fan said coldly, "There’s no need for you to be responsible for the investigation this time. I will naturally do it myself. In Heaven City, someone disappeared right under your nose, and you don’t feel worried? Sang Yuan, you’ve truly disappointed me!"

Sang Yuan showed a hint of fear in her expression. She didn’t know how to face the current situation. Ye Fan looked at the distant lights rising as night fell, and said coldly, "From now on, Heaven City must be tightly guarded. No mysterious forces must be allowed entry. This is my domain; even if it doesn’t give me the sense of security like the second secret realm, you must help me defend it!"

"Yes, I understand!" Sang Yuan quickly responded with a salute.

Ye Fan’s expression was very stern, which made Sang Yuan feel that disaster might be approaching. In her fear, she also wondered how to cope with the current dilemma.

But at this moment, Ye Fan’s attention didn’t seem to be on her. He was using his spiritual sense to track Li Zhaojun’s whereabouts, which was giving him a headache, because Li Zhaojun had temporarily vanished, and with Li Zhaojun, Min Shang was also missing. However, no other women had disappeared this time.

"Perhaps some force has kidnapped them. That’s the most troublesome part. If I can’t find them, it means Zhao Jun and Min Shang will be in danger!" Ye Fan was very worried in his heart. He wanted to solve the current predicament, but the awkwardness it brought made him realize it was difficult to resolve it. The mysterious force’s encroachment on him was growing day by day.

Sang Yuan still wanted to hear some scolding from Ye Fan, but by now Ye Fan had no energy to say anything to her.

After determining there was no immediate danger, Ye Fan could only go check on Lu Xiaoman’s situation. Li Zhaojun and Min Shang’s silent peril made Ye Fan feel uneasy.

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...

Ye Fan arrived at Lu Xiaoman’s residence, where Lu Xiaoman and Mo Xiaoyan were still tidying up their clothes.

Girls love to look beautiful; they had brought many clothes with them. Preparing to go to the second secret realm, they needed lots of time to pack and organize.

"Ye Fan, why have you come here? Do you have nothing to do today?" Lu Xiaoman saw Ye Fan and greeted him with a bit of surprise, her expression carrying a hint of disappointment, which Ye Fan understood because the many women around him often put a lot of pressure on her.

Ye Fan said, "I came to check on you. Zhao Jun has disappeared!"

Mo Xiaoyan, who originally was excited to see Ye Fan, heard his words and looked disappointed. "Brother-in-law, what do you mean? You’ve come here and still talk about that woman. Are you deliberately embarrassing my sister and me?"

"That’s not my intention!" Ye Fan replied.

"I think that is exactly what you mean! In your eyes, that woman is the most important. My sister and I are just insignificant to you. Hmph!" Mo Xiaoyan said angrily.

Lu Xiaoman said sternly, "Xiaoyan, what are you talking about? Your brother-in-law rarely comes here. Can’t you be more understanding? It’s not for you to worry about my and his matters!"

"A good heart taken as an ox liver, you think I care about your affairs with brother-in-law? I’m just feeling it’s not worth it for you. If you don’t appreciate it, fine, I won’t say anything more! Brother-in-law, you better take care of yourself. I bet you’ll have hundreds or even thousands of beauties around you like the emperor in the future. At that time, my sister and I will merely be your concubines..." Mo Xiaoyan was very upset, especially after hearing Ye Fan mention Li Zhaojun’s disappearance.

But upon reflection, she felt a bit of secret delight because Li Zhaojun’s disappearance meant she might die, which would consolidate Lu Xiaoman’s position at Ye Fan’s side, and she, as the sister-in-law, would receive more attention.

She thought, "It would be best if Li Zhaojun just died outside... but seeing brother-in-law sad, it’s fine if she just stays missing. I won’t curse her to death; I’m a lady, how can I think such bad thoughts? Hehe!"

Ye Fan watched Mo Xiaoyan turn and leave, seeing the expression on her face. He could more or less guess what this girl was thinking internally. He also knew that he couldn’t expect Mo Xiaoyan to have Lu Xiaoman’s character. It was already commendable for Mo Xiaoyan to be well-behaved around him.

After Mo Xiaoyan left, Lu Xiaoman anxiously asked, "Ye Fan, what’s happening with Li Dong’s situation? Do you know?"

"I’m still investigating. Even her disappearance bears things that make me wonder. I can’t find her whereabouts right now. I’ll have to look for her bit by bit. Xiaoman, don’t worry too much; no matter what, I won’t let anything happen to you!" Ye Fan said.

"Are you worried about me, which is why you’ve come to check?" Lu Xiaoman asked, gazing at Ye Fan with tender eyes.

Ye Fan nodded, "I fear you might have an accident too. Zhao Jun’s disappearance happened silently; I didn’t even notice. I suspect she might have been lured or abducted by some powerful force, which makes many things unclear. I’ll have to go find Zhao Jun, so I might not stay with you for long!"

"I understand, Ye Fan, you should go find Li Dong. I can manage on my own!" Lu Xiaoman said understandingly.

Ye Fan looked at Lu Xiaoman, still feeling some reluctance. He wanted to stay a bit longer with her, but Li Zhaojun’s disappearance made him uneasy, leaving him no energy to think about anything else.

"Xiaoman, prepare with Xiaoyan, and I’ll go look for Zhao Jun. Regardless of the situation, I’ll return to find you!" Ye Fan said.

"Okay!" Lu Xiaoman nodded, "Ye Fan, go quickly. Don’t waste time here; the main thing is to ensure Li Dong’s safety! Remember, my heart is always with you!"

Lu Xiaoman said with deep emotion. Ye Fan embraced her, feeling the deep affection she had for him. He wanted to do something more, but didn’t know how to express his fondness for Lu Xiaoman.

"Wait for me!" Ye Fan left those words, and turned to leave, his heart still a little reluctant as his figure disappeared from sight, because she was one of the women he loved the most.

At this moment, he still couldn’t discern whether he loved Li Zhaojun more or Lu Xiaoman more.