"You..."
Yang Xingtian was shocked, Lu Fan's audacity enraged him.
Lu Fan shrugged, "What, I spared you earlier, and you seem unsatisfied?"
Yang Xingtian's expression changed drastically, "Senior, you jest. How could I dare?"
"Good that you know your place!"
Lu Fan nodded with satisfaction and then left the lakeside of Zhongzhou.
"City Lord, you're just letting him go?" a man stepped forward.
"What else can I do?" Yang Xingtian cursed, "I usually tell you to train properly, but now we have to act like grandsons!"
Yang Xingtian cursed and left in a huff.
After this incident, Zhongzhou was like a stirred pot, with one shocking event after another.
Now, the reputation of Lord Lu of Jiangnan must be echoing throughout the Dragon Country.
Having done all this, Lu Fan returned to the Gu family, followed by the heads of the Han and Zhao families.
"Lord Lu, has the head of the Jiang family been dealt with?" asked the Han family head.
"I handled it personally, of course, there's no problem!" Lu Fan nodded.
In the Gu family courtyard, Gu Wen and other Gu family members were tending to the wounded of the Qingyun Sect.
Gu Long came to Lu Fan's side, "Lord Lu, your battle has made you famous throughout Zhongzhou City. I truly admire you!"
"You flatter me!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "Thank you, Gu family, for treating the Qingyun Sect members. If the Gu family ever needs anything in the future, the Qingyun Sect will surely repay the favor!"
"It's a small matter, not worth mentioning!" the Gu family head said, "Today's battle has made Lord Lu's name spread far and wide, but this will surely attract the attention of the Dragon Country!"
"Indeed!" Gu Long nodded, "I heard even the City Lord of Zhongzhou was mobilized. This matter is probably not that simple!"
"The City Lord of Zhongzhou?" Lu Fan smiled faintly, "He did appear, but he almost died from a silver needle!"
Gu Long was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to dare to provoke Yang Xingtian.
If this matter were reported to the Dragon Group, it would surely cause a stir.
"Lord Lu, the Gu family will take care of the Qingyun Sect members with all their might!" Gu Long said solemnly, "You should leave Zhongzhou now, without delay!"
"Why?" Lu Fan shrugged.
"If I'm not mistaken, the Dragon Group will send people soon!" Gu Long said repeatedly, "I fear they won't come with good intentions. Even if you have connections with Dragon Group members, destroying the Jiang family is no small matter!"
"When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth!" Lu Fan said casually, "Besides, they can't do anything to me!"
Seeing that Lu Fan wouldn't listen, Gu Long was quite anxious and didn't know what to do.
Meanwhile, in a forest, Yang Xingtian was suppressing his anger, waiting quietly.
Soon, several figures appeared, "City Lord Yang, what's wrong? You've personally requested an audience!"
"Esteemed sirs, Lord Lu of Jiangnan has violated city regulations and annihilated the entire Jiang family!" Yang Xingtian said repeatedly, "As the City Lord, I was almost annihilated by him. I beg you sirs to uphold justice for me!"
"You've got quite the nerve to provoke him!" Beidou chuckled, "Even I was almost wiped out by him!"
"This..." Yang Xingtian looked astonished, "Are you joking with me, sir? You are a member of the Dragon Group. In the martial arts world, who can match you?"
"Old Yang," Jianying sighed, "You think too highly of us. Lord Lu of Jiangnan is immensely powerful, and his future is limitless. Even if we wanted to help you, we can't!"
Yang Xingtian was stunned. He never imagined that the three esteemed members of the Dragon Group would speak like this.
"You should go back first," Beidou said, "Remember, within Zhongzhou, you can offend anyone, but don't offend him."
Yang Xingtian trembled. Beidou's words were enough to show that Lu Fan seemed to have other identities, and even Dragon Group members dared not act rashly.
Thinking of this, Yang Xingtian felt a chill of fear. If Lu Fan's strength was truly above that of the Dragon Group members, he would undoubtedly be a War Spirit expert.
Such a young War Spirit was rarely encountered, even within the Dragon Country. Moreover, Lu Fan wasn't afraid of the Dragon Group, which suggested he had an even more terrifying identity in the Dragon Country.
"If you esteemed sirs cannot resolve this matter, then I have troubled you unnecessarily!" Yang Xingtian clasped his hands, "There are other matters in the city, so I shall take my leave!"
After he left, Jianying looked at Hanbing, "When should we give it to him?"
"Later," Hanbing said with a wry smile, "After all, there are too many people now, and it's not appropriate for us to expose ourselves easily!"
Back at the City Lord's mansion, Yang Xingtian ordered a generous gift to be prepared and, with the guards of the City Lord's mansion, headed towards the Gu family.
"City Lord, he almost took your life, why are you still giving him a gift?" the man beside him asked in surprise.
"There are things you wouldn't understand!" Yang Xingtian waved his hand, "You just need to remember to be respectful when you see Lord Lu, and not to offend him in the slightest, otherwise, even I can't protect you!"
The man nodded repeatedly, instantly becoming alert. He had never seen the City Lord so serious.
Yang Xingtian acted this way because he guessed that Lu Fan's identity was extremely high, possibly even surpassing the Dragon Group. If that were the case, how could he dare to offend him?
As the City Lord, he was insignificant in front of truly influential people.
Meanwhile, in the Gu family, the Qingyun Sect members were being bandaged. A disciple from outside reported.
Gu Long learned of the situation and hurried to look at Lu Fan, "Lord Lu, City Lord Yang has arrived with people!"
"He's quite bold!" Lu Fan's expression was cold.
The Gu family members' expressions changed. Yang Xingtian was the highest authority in Zhongzhou, and his arrival today was likely not for a friendly visit.
As Yang Xingtian stepped into the courtyard, everyone watched. Lu Fan sat aside, drinking tea.
"City Lord Yang, it is our neglect not to welcome you properly!" the Gu family head quickly stepped forward, acting very courteously.
"There's no need to be so formal, Gu family head!" Yang Xingtian waved his hand and walked towards Lu Fan.
The atmosphere instantly became tense, and the Qingyun Sect members prepared for battle.
In their opinion, City Lord Yang's arrival at this time was definitely not for a good reason.
"Your subordinate Yang Xingtian, I offended you today. I beg for your forgiveness!"
Yang Xingtian spoke earnestly and bowed, not daring to look directly at Lu Fan.
Everyone present was instantly astonished, not understanding what was happening. The dignified City Lord of Zhongzhou was showing such deference to Lu Fan.
"Why are you doing this?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "If I remember correctly, your attitude by the lakeside of Zhongzhou was not like this before!"
"I was ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth before and offended you, so I specifically came to beg for forgiveness!" Yang Xingtian said quickly, while also presenting the gifts he brought.
"You are indeed thoughtful!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, "If there's nothing else, you may return. I will accept these things."
"Thank you, Lord!"
Yang Xingtian quickly expressed his gratitude and, not daring to delay, left with the City Lord's mansion's retinue.
After they were far away, Gu Long asked in surprise, "Lord Lu, what is going on?"
"I don't know either!" Lu Fan shrugged, "Perhaps he was scared silly by my needle!"