A plume of smoke rose, and Ding Fan and the others arrived directly in front of the house.

The house wasn't very big, with a medium-sized courtyard, and a single Firmiana simplex tree was planted. Ding Fan and the others arrived at the gate of the courtyard, and Ding Fan politely called toward the house.

"Excuse me, is anyone there?"

"Hey, who is it..."

A frail voice came out, and then an elderly woman walked out from the house.

Ding Fan saw that it was an elderly woman, with some flour on her hands, obviously busy cooking. Ding Fan could tell that this elderly woman was just an ordinary person, with no True Qi from cultivation. From her condition, it was clear the previous battles of the Dayang Sect hadn't affected her.

"Sorry to disturb you, ma'am, we are just passing by and would like to rest here for a while."

Ding Fan said very respectfully. Clearly, Ding Fan knew that she was just an ordinary person and didn't want their arrival to disrupt her peaceful life.

The elderly woman, upon hearing Ding Fan's words, scrutinized the group cautiously, and suddenly noticed that there were two little girls among them. Instantly, her face softened with kindness, and she smiled warmly and said:

"Not a bother, not a bother, come in, come in."

Under the elderly woman's invitation, Ding Fan and the others walked into the small courtyard. Ding Fan then arranged for the two little girls to stay inside, with He Qianyao also being taken in. Ding Fan could see that He Qianyao had experienced too much recently, bearing a lot of burdens, and clearly needed a good rest now.

Finally, with the elderly woman's help, Ding Fan also placed Ye Ningbing in a room. The house wasn't big, but it was just enough to accommodate them after they entered.

After sorting out their accommodation, the elderly woman returned to the kitchen to cook.

Ding Fan didn't rest in a room but went to the kitchen, watching the elderly woman cook alone. He smiled faintly, enjoying the feeling. It was indeed very peaceful and comfortable. This was the life of ordinary people, devoid of conflicts or many affairs, just the joy of simple daily meals.

"You've arrived just in time, I'm cooking a meal, it'll be ready soon, join me."

The elderly woman smiled kindly at Ding Fan, who was standing at the kitchen door.

"Alright, ma'am, thank you very much."

Ding Fan replied straightforwardly. It was clear that, although the elderly woman was just an ordinary person, she was incredibly kind-hearted and amiable, which made Ding Fan feel a warmth deep inside.

The elderly woman continued cooking, while Ding Fan went into the courtyard. Most people seemed to be resting, exhausted by their escape. However, Ding Fan wasn't too tired, just needed to heal quickly.

Were it not for the need to take care of others, Ding Fan could have found a place to cultivate and heal his injuries. But he felt this was just as good, as everyone could take a moment to rest peacefully.

Ding Fan sat cross-legged and began cultivating to recover. The most important task for him was to heal quickly, then train to enhance his cultivation level. When strong enough, he planned to seek revenge for the Dayang Sect!

Soon, Ding Fan was deep in cultivation, and soon felt his body recovering greatly.

Ye Ningbing quietly stood beside Ding Fan, watching him cultivate silently. Seeing him cultivate, her eyes glowed with happiness, knowing how long it had been since she'd last seen him.

Originally, Ye Ningbing and her sisters had entered the Cultivation World after hearing of Ding Fan's arrival, leaving everything behind. But only upon arriving did they truly realize the challenges and dangers of this world. Ye Ningbing knew Ding Fan might have been from this world, thus she understood more about his past.

It was apparent why Ding Fan was so remarkable, given the survival struggles in a world like this, much harder than on Earth. Ding Fan's journey had clearly been tough.

Upon entering the Cultivation World, Ye Ningbing realized its vastness, continuously seeking Ding Fan but finding him elusive, leaving her very worried about his safety.

Unexpectedly, she had finally found Ding Fan this time, bringing her immense joy.

Although the journey to escape was arduous, Ye Ningbing's heart was filled with happiness. Watching Ding Fan cultivate, with him so close by her side, Ye Ningbing felt truly content.

She fervently hoped that she could always be with Ding Fan like this in the future...

Ding Fan slowly opened his eyes, having clearly noticed Ye Ningbing's presence long ago. However, he wasn't in a rush, even though his heart was just as delighted as Ye Ningbing's to have found her. Ding Fan knew that he had to heal his injuries quickly, especially given how treacherous this place was. They weren't far from the Dayang Sect either.

Should any disciples from the Wild Wolf Gang catch up, Ding Fan understood that he needed the capability to protect these people. Even if he couldn't defeat them, he must at least be able to lead these people to escape.

Over a period of time, Ding Fan's injuries quickly recovered, although not completely healed, but they were almost better. The important thing was that Ding Fan couldn't bear leaving Ye Ningbing to care for him so arduously on her own. It was clear that they hadn't seen each other for a long time, and surely had many things to share. Despite finding Ye Ningbing, made him very happy, Ding Fan still wanted to know the whereabouts of Zhou Ruoran and Gusu Qingwen.

After all, Ding Fan knew they arrived together in the Cultivation World. Now with only Ye Ningbing here, Ding Fan clearly became more worried about the other two.

Moreover, Ding Fan needed to find out what had happened to Ye Ningbing during this time, and why she was being kept under the Dayang Sect's control. Even though Ding Fan could see that He Zenfen hadn't mistreated Ye Ningbing, only watched over her, they were still provided with food and drink. But Ding Fan wanted to understand what was really going on.

In addition, Ding Fan was shocked when he confidently looked at the two little girls. Ding Fan had not expected that both little girls were divine warriors.

Being a divine warrior is a level far surpassing a cultivator, an elevated existence. Ding Fan was truly taken aback that the little girls could be divine warriors; it was simply too surprising.

Plus, how Ye Ningbing ended up with these divine little girls, surprised Ding Fan as well, as Ye Ningbing evidently also had a trace of divine aura. Clearly, Ding Fan could tell at a glance, Ye Ningbing was already engaging in Spiritual Cultivation. On one hand, Ding Fan was curious about how Ye Ningbing acquired this opportunity; engaging in Spiritual Cultivation is no easy feat. On the other hand, Ding Fan was genuinely delighted for Ye Ningbing, as Spiritual Cultivation is a tremendous boon for her.

Subsequently, Ding Fan asked Ye Ningbing one question after another, but he found it amusing that not only did he have so many questions, but Ye Ningbing also had plenty to ask him.

Ding Fan forced a bitter smile, and soon they sat under the Firmiana simplex tree, where Ding Fan began recounting his previous experiences to Ye Ningbing. Among them, he shared various events from the sect's internal and external competitions, mainly focusing on happier occurrences, while omitting any perilous situations he had encountered.

Ding Fan knew Ye Ningbing well, and informing her would definitely cause her considerable anxiety. Naturally, Ding Fan wouldn't wish her to worry about him unnecessarily, as Ding Fan's heart couldn't bear it.

After thoroughly recounting his tales, Ye Ningbing's expression was somewhat mixed; she felt proud of Ding Fan for some things, yet mostly concerned for him. Evidently, she herself had already experienced firsthand the complexities of the Cultivation World, which wasn't as simple as it seemed. If Ding Fan's excellence was as he described, he would undoubtedly attract much jealousy and plenty unsuccessful plans from others.

Though Ding Fan never said a word about his struggles in searching for them, the intelligent and perceptive Ye Ningbing knew full well that Ding Fan only showcased such excellence and prominence to find her and the others. Otherwise, she understood him well enough to know Ding Fan would never act so flamboyantly. Clearly, Ding Fan did all this to make a name for himself, making it easier for them to locate him.

Upon hearing this, Ye Ningbing's eyes brimmed with tears, then she teasingly looked at Ding Fan and asked:

"Since you're so impressive, why did you get injured?"

Ding Fan was taken aback upon hearing her words, then smiled understandingly. It was clear he had underestimated Ye Ningbing's sharpness, and he replied with an affectionate smile, saying:

"Just minor injuries, nothing serious. Don't worry, alright?"

After speaking, Ding Fan tightly embraced Ye Ningbing. Seeing Ding Fan's injuries, Ye Ningbing's tears could no longer be restrained as they flowed down her face. She clearly saw how Ding Fan had endured much torment searching for her.

"Ding Fan..."

For a while, Ye Ningbing didn't know what to say, incessantly calling Ding Fan's name. She knew perfectly well that being kept was indeed a sect's forbidden land, obviously not easily accessible by ordinary cultivators, yet Ding Fan somehow found his way there, surely had endured much hardship.

At this moment, Ding Fan caressed her shoulder, constantly offering comfort.

Ding Fan embraced her closely, the feeling for him was profoundly dear—long absent. It was a sense of home, and Ding Fan knew as long as family was present, it was home. Clearly, Ye Ningbing was his important family, an irreplaceable part.

After some time passed, Ye Ningbing finally stopped crying, her emotions calmed somewhat, and she began sharing her experiences with Ding Fan over this period.

At this point, Ding Fan realized that not only was it difficult for him to find Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, and Ye Ningbing, but also that she endured much to find him. Ding Fan acknowledged that while he experienced hardships, he was a cultivator, and although his cultivation wasn't immensely strong, he remained outstanding among younger generations. Nonetheless, Ye Ningbing and the others were different—they were merely ordinary people, devoid of any cultivation, which made survival in the Cultivation World incredibly dangerous.