Mo Ziyan stayed with the Mo family to reunite with his family and did not return to Zifeng Bieyuan with Lu Pan.
On the way back to Zifeng Bieyuan, Ye Wudao received a text message and quickly reported to Lu Pan, "Boss, we found out. The Xuan Shui Yu is not in Xu Ziqiang's possession, but was taken by his elder brother, Xu Zichuan."
"Where is Xu Zichuan?" Lu Pan snorted, vowing that anyone who dared to take the Xuan Shui Yu would pay the price.
Ye Wudao replied, "This person is currently in the Qi family, the capital of Dongshan Prefecture, Jicheng. He is the son-in-law of the Qi family and a three-star junior lieutenant in the Jicheng War Department!"
"Given the major incident in the Xu family, Xu Zichuan should be returning within these two days. At that time, I will personally retrieve the Xuan Shui Yu for the boss!"
"No need. What Master left behind is something I will retrieve personally!"
Lu Pan looked indifferent. If it weren't for Mo Ziyan's plea, he would have long since crippled the Mo family for gifting the Xuan Shui Yu to others.
"By the way, is the Lu family's auction the day after tomorrow?" Lu Pan asked.
"The day after tomorrow at eight in the evening!"
A cold smile curled up on Lu Pan's lips, and a killing intent flashed in his eyes. "The competition with Lu Yuansen will begin with the reclamation of the ancestral home!"
*Ding ding ding—*
As soon as Lu Pan arrived at Zifeng Bieyuan, his phone rang.
He glanced at the number and hung up directly.
*Ding ding ding—*
The ringing started again, the other party seeming somewhat persistent.
Lu Pan's brow furrowed, and he hung up again.
Qingcheng War Department.
Yanzi, seeing Nalan Mingyue's calls being hung up repeatedly, was extremely displeased. "Major General, this Divine Physician Lu is too arrogant. He actually refuses to answer your calls!"
Nalan Mingyue's expression was impassive, and she was not discouraged. She continued to dial!
"Since Divine Physician Lu is in Ye City, I must invite him. As long as he can cure Grandpa, I'll do anything!" Nalan Mingyue's tone was stubborn.
Zifeng Bieyuan.
Ye Wudao, sensing the terrifying coldness emanating from Lu Pan, dared not speak.
"Wudao, check this phone number and see who leaked my number!" Lu Pan hung up Nalan Mingyue's call again.
"I will check immediately!" Ye Wudao silently noted Nalan Mingyue's phone number and turned to leave.
When Nalan Mingyue called for the sixth time, Lu Pan finally picked up. "I told you, you've got the wrong person!"
"Divine Physician Lu, I know you are in Qingcheng and appeared at Yunxi Hotel three days ago!"
Seeing that the call was connected, Nalan Mingyue did not stand on ceremony. Instead, she spoke differently.
She knew that doing so might anger Lu Pan, but only in this way could the conversation continue.
"Are you investigating me?" Lu Pan narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of ferocity. "Or are you threatening me?"
Even through the phone, Nalan Mingyue could feel Lu Pan's powerful aura.
She took a deep breath, knowing that her objective had been achieved, and apologized, "I'm sorry, Divine Physician Lu. I was forced to do this. As long as you agree to save my grandfather, I will submit to your disposal!"
Beside her, Yanzi and several men in war department uniforms were quickly pinpointing Lu Pan's location based on the communication signal.
Soon, Zifeng Bieyuan, where Lu Pan was located, was marked on the computer.
"You are playing with fire!" Lu Pan replied coldly.
"Divine Physician Lu, I know you live in Zifeng Bieyuan, and I will personally come to your door to beg for forgiveness."
Nalan Mingyue's words undoubtedly informed Lu Pan that she had obtained his whereabouts.
She also knew that this would incur Lu Pan's wrath, but for the sake of saving her grandfather, she had no other option.
Lu Pan was her only hope!
She had to take a risk, even if it meant her complete downfall.
Upon hearing this, Lu Pan actually chuckled. "Very good, then I will wait for you!"
After hanging up, Lu Pan returned to his study.
Although he had left the Son of Heaven's Yamen, he still had a lot of matters to handle every day.
Ye Wudao would place the documents that needed to be processed on his desk in advance.
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Qingcheng War Department.
"Major General Nalan, Zifeng Bieyuan is a bit special. I suggest you not act rashly," an officer reminded Nalan Mingyue.
"Why?" Nalan Mingyue put away her phone, somewhat puzzled.
"What's so special about it? Major General, I'll bring people to surround Zifeng Bieyuan tomorrow. I don't believe that Divine Physician Lu dares to contend with us from the War Department!"
Yanzi had no good feelings towards Lu Pan and her words were filled with barbs.
"He's just a doctor, and he thinks he's someone important!"
Nalan Mingyue reprimanded, "Yanzi, don't talk nonsense! We are the ones asking for help from Divine Physician Lu. When you ask for a favor, you must have the attitude of someone asking for a favor!"
Yanzi felt wronged, "I just can't stand the way he treats you so coldly."
Nalan Mingyue shook her head, "It's a small matter if I suffer some grievance. If he can truly cure Grandpa, any grievance I suffer is worth it!"
"Yes, Yanzi knows she was wrong."
"Continue," Nalan Mingyue said to the officer.
"Seven years ago, a certain important figure stayed in Zifeng Bieyuan for some time!" the officer replied.
"An important figure? Who?" Nalan Mingyue was somewhat curious.
The officer shook his head, appearing helpless. "My rank is too low, I don't know who this important figure was. I heard they were of the highest caliber."
Nalan Mingyue's brow furrowed. If it was truly a top-tier figure, they would definitely be a significant person, at least on the level of Elder Wei of the Northern Territory.
"Since then, the Qingcheng War Department has formed an unspoken rule – anyone who resides in Zifeng Bieyuan must be treated with courtesy by the War Department, and must not be offended!" the officer added.
Yanzi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Since seven years ago, how many people have lived in Zifeng Bieyuan?"
The officer smiled slightly at Yanzi and replied, "As far as I know, the Divine Physician Lu you mentioned, Major General, is the second person to have resided there so far!"
"How is that possible?" Yanzi looked disbelieving. "He's just a doctor. Even if he's the sect master of some Heavenly Doctor Sect, he wouldn't have the qualifications to live in Zifeng Bieyuan, right?"
The officer chuckled helplessly and shook his head, "That's not for me to know. In any case, his ability to reside in Zifeng Bieyuan means his identity and background are absolutely extraordinary. Major General Nalan should be cautious."
"Thank you for the reminder." Nalan Mingyue became more cautious.
If Lu Pan's identity and background were truly of the highest caliber, then she could not act rashly.
Especially given the extremely complex situation and conditions in the Northern Territory, if Elder Wei were to be implicated, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Yanzi knew what Nalan Mingyue was worried about.
"Major General, perhaps this Divine Physician Lu obtained the eligibility to reside there from somewhere. Don't overthink it."
Nalan Mingyue looked at the location of Zifeng Bieyuan on the computer, hesitating.
On one side was her grandfather, who had doted on her since childhood, and on the other was Elder Wei of the War Department, who had cared for her!
Both were her beloved relatives.
"This matter – we shall not act rashly for now. Tomorrow, I will go personally to investigate the situation at Zifeng Bieyuan!" Nalan Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief.
Zifeng Bieyuan.
"Boss, we found out!" Ye Wudao hurried into Lu Pan's study.
Lu Pan set aside the document in his hand and tapped his fingers on the desk, speaking calmly, "Speak!"