When they arrived near Yun Miaoyi's home, Mr. Fan finally put away his playful demeanor. His expression suddenly turned serious as he said to Yang Fan, "In a while, I need to leave for a bit and try to make it back by noon tomorrow. If I don't return, stay with the Yun Family and keep them stable, ask them to wait for me. At the latest, I will return by tomorrow afternoon."
Mr. Fan's abrupt change in attitude gave Yang Fan an immediate sense of unease. "Grandmaster, is this matter particularly difficult?"
Mr. Fan nodded, "I couldn't explain earlier, but that locust tree has already merged with Li Mountain. Its roots act as eyes and ears wherever they reach. No one knows how far this thousand-year-old Tree Demon's root system has extended. It could cover all of Li Mountain—or perhaps even further."
