Lu Pan let out a sigh, his senses catching Mo Ziyan's departure.
Returning to his room, he looked at the note on the table.
"Brother Pan, I still find it hard to accept. I hope you can give me some time. Don't worry, I won't do anything rash."
"This silly girl."
Lu Pan put away the note, a helpless smile on his face.
However, it was good for Mo Ziyan to calm down, at least she knew what her heart truly desired.
If, in the end, Mo Ziyan could not accept it, Lu Pan would not force her.
In the adult world, separate peace was also a good state of coexistence.
After that, he returned to the study to continue poring over the case files.
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Meanwhile.
Jicheng, the Qi Family!
Looking at the heavily injured and disheveled second steward, Du Niancheng, Qi Jinsheng's expression was somber yet calm. The vast assembly hall seemed to be shrouded in a terrifying layer of dark clouds.
"Speak!" Qi Jinsheng commanded, "What exactly happened?"
Du Niancheng, enduring immense pain, his old eyes filled with tears, reported to Qi Jinsheng, "Patriarch, that person was too arrogant... not only did he injure this old servant, but he also burned the entire Xu family to ashes with a single fire. He... he simply didn't take the Qi family into account..."
"Hmph! Two experts at Dark Energy Eighth Grade could not take down this brat. Truly useless!"
After hearing Du Niancheng's report, Qi Jinsheng slammed the table in anger.
Du Niancheng shivered, fear evident on his face, "Patriarch... there were two people with that person. I suspect they were at Dark Energy Ninth Grade, or even at Hua Jin..."
"Drag him away and throw him into the dog yard!" Qi Jinsheng waved his hand, his face cold.
Upon hearing he was to be thrown into the dog yard, Du Niancheng was so terrified that he soiled himself and begged for mercy, "Patriarch, spare me... Patriarch, spare me... this old servant has served the Qi family with all his heart and soul..."
The Qi family dog yard was the nightmare of all sinners in the Qi family!
Qi Jinsheng loved raising dogs. Over the years, he had collected all sorts of ferocious dogs from around the world and kept them all in one place, naming it the dog yard.
Anyone who committed a mistake was thrown into the dog yard to be torn apart by the ferocious dogs, leaving no trace behind, not even a bone fragment.
Bang bang bang—
Du Niancheng kowtowed desperately, his forehead already bleeding profusely.
"Patriarch, spare me... I beg the Patriarch to give me another chance... Patriarch, spare me..."
No one dared to plead for Du Niancheng, lest they be thrown into the dog yard with him.
Qi Jinsheng toyed with a jade Buddha in his hand, looking coldly at Du Niancheng, who was begging for mercy. Even if he battered his head bloody, there would be no trace of mercy in his heart.
"Dad."
At this moment, Qi Sisi spoke, "Steward Du has indeed been diligent and responsible over the years. Give him another chance."
Du Niancheng never expected the young lady to plead for him, especially knowing how terrifying Qi Sisi was!
Compared to Qi Jinsheng, Qi Sisi was the true demon.
Du Niancheng dared not think further and quickly showed a grateful expression, kowtowing to Qi Sisi, "Many thanks, Young Lady..."
Qi Sisi continued to address Qi Jinsheng, "If he fails again, then throw Steward Du and his illegitimate daughter into the dog yard together!"
Hearing this, deep fear appeared on Du Niancheng's face.
Qi Jinsheng laughed, "Sisi is still so kind, and her ideas are wonderful. What do you think, Steward Du?"
Du Niancheng's face turned ashen. He knew he had no way out.
If he dared to object now, he wouldn't even have the chance to atone for his mistakes; he would be thrown into the dog yard with his daughter.
"This old servant thanks the Patriarch and the Young Lady for your magnanimity. I will not fail this trust!"
Du Niancheng kowtowed in thanks.
Qi Jinsheng put away his smile and said to Qi Sisi, "An Xu family is ruined, so be it. But this brat does not put my Qi family in his eyes. He truly deserves to die!"
"Dad, why don't I go myself!"
Qi Sisi spoke again, a fierce look appearing on her beautiful face.
Qi Jinsheng shook his head, "A mere nobody, why trouble my precious daughter? Who among you is willing to go to Qingcheng again and bring this brat back? If necessary, you may kill him on the spot!"
The Qi family wielded immense power in Jicheng, and they employed dozens of martial arts experts, including many at Dark Energy Eighth and Ninth Grades, and even Hua Jin!
"Patriarch, your subordinate is willing to accompany Steward Du!"
A bald man in his thirties stepped forward. On his right ear, there was a ferocious and ugly red centipede tattoo, lifelike and awe-inspiring.
Du Niancheng, kneeling on the ground, felt a slight relief upon seeing this person step forward.
This man was named Wu Gong, a powerful expert at Dark Energy Ninth Grade. His methods were ruthless, and his pair of centipede hooks were ever-changing. Those who clashed with him were either dead or injured, with few matching his prowess.
Although Wu Gong was only at Dark Energy Ninth Grade, he was at the peak of Ninth Grade, just one step away from Hua Jin.
Even when facing someone at Hua Jin First or Second Grade, he had the strength to fight!
"Good." Qi Jinsheng smiled, "Mr. Wu is bound to return victorious. Are there any others willing to accompany Mr. Wu?"
For the sake of insurance, Qi Jinsheng prepared to send another person.
"Patriarch, I'll go with Big Brother Wu!"
Stepping forward was an extremely alluring and sexy woman. Her proud chest seemed like two footballs squeezed together, ready to burst forth.
However, there was a large, purplish-red birthmark on the left cheek of the woman's face, making it look somewhat unsightly.
Du Niancheng rejoiced again, gaining full confidence for the second trip to Qingcheng.
"Hahaha!" Qi Jinsheng laughed heartily, showing a look of relief, "With Miss Honglian and Mr. Wu going together, I believe that no matter how capable this brat is, he won't be able to escape!"
"Patriarch, rest assured. In a small Qingcheng, with both of us making a move, no one will be able to stop us!"
When Honglian spoke, the flesh on her ugly cheek seemed to writhe like rotten meat, appearing somewhat repulsive.
Like Wu Gong, she was also at the peak of Dark Energy.
Moreover, her charm techniques had reached the point of perfection. With a silent blink of an eye, she could disorient people, truly killing without a trace.
"Patriarch, Red Lotus and I will depart immediately!" Wu Gong said, "I hope the Patriarch will prepare fine wine and meat in advance for our triumphant return!"
"Good!" Qi Jinsheng agreed readily. He glanced at Du Niancheng, who was still kneeling, and his tone turned cold, "Steward Du, for this trip to Qingcheng, everything will be decided by Mr. Wu!"
"This old servant obeys!" Du Niancheng dared not resist.
As long as Wu Gong and Honglian could kill Lu Pan, let alone let Wu Gong be in charge, even if he were his father, he would not utter a single word of complaint.
After Du Niancheng, Wu Gong, and Honglian left.
Qi Sisi suddenly chuckled, "Dad, since this Lu Pan has a good relationship with the Mo family, let's add a little spice."
"What does Sisi mean?" Qi Jinsheng looked at his precious daughter, knowing she had come up with another ingenious plan.
Qi Sisi stepped forward and whispered a few words.
Qi Jinsheng's eyes lit up, and he smiled with great satisfaction, "Sisi's method is excellent. You truly are my good daughter."
Qingcheng, nightfall.
Ye Beijiang entered Lu Pan's study with the collected information.