"The Elder Token is lost?" The Jiangnan City Lord asked in surprise, "Why was I not informed?"
"This matter is quite secret," Qin Shirong stated directly. "Apart from those above the rank of Commander in the Outer Realm Battlefield, no one else knows. This person stealing the Elder Token is an unforgivable crime. City Lord, you should reconsider and not be deceived by him!" Su Dan Novel Network
The Jiangnan City Lord suddenly looked at Lu Fan, "Where did this token come from? If you don't tell the truth, don't blame me for being impolite."
"What a joke!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I hold the Dragon Country Elder Token, could it be fake?"
"Stop talking nonsense. Today, I will reveal your true colors!"
Qin Shirong's voice was icy as he stepped towards Lu Fan. Even if Lu Fan's token was fake, he wouldn't hold back.
The hatred of his clan's destruction was irreconcilable. How could he easily let Lu Fan go?
Han Yunhai and the others were about to make a move, but Lu Fan waved his hand. With a stomp of his foot, an invisible internal force circulated.
Boom...
A huge roar sounded, and Qin Shirong was sent flying. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. The many brothers beside him were astonished, especially the Deputy Commander. "Big Brother, are you alright?"
"I'm fine!"
Qin Shirong coughed up a mouthful of blood and looked at Lu Fan in disbelief. "I am an Outer Realm Grandmaster. How could you defeat me in one move!"
Following these words, the many experts present were also shocked. Under normal circumstances, an Outer Realm Grandmaster was incredibly powerful. Even if the Jiangnan City Lord made a move, it was unlikely he could defeat Qin Shirong in a single move.
"A mere Grandmaster dares to act presumptuously before this Venerable!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. "The Sea Country's strongmen attacked, and over a dozen powerful beings were buried by my hand. Where do you get the nerve to fight me?"
Qin Shirong's body trembled. The Deputy Commander beside him was incredulous. They had heard of the battle at Baiyun Peak in the Outer Realm Battlefield, where a young prodigy fought against many experts of the Sea Country's Sea Rakshasa. But they never imagined that person was Lu Fan.
The Jiangnan City Lord's face turned grim, even becoming humble. He regretted standing up. Based on Lu Fan's previous display of skill, he was at least at the Battle Spirit level. Such a powerful existence, even if not a Dragon Country Elder, was not someone he could easily offend.
Moreover, if the battle at Baiyun Peak was indeed Lu Fan's doing, then the Elder Token was legitimate. With such a brilliant record, being favored by many elders and becoming a reserve elder was only natural.
Thinking of this, the Jiangnan City Lord's body trembled. Offending an unparalleled expert, who also had the backing of the Dragon Country Elders, sent a chill down his spine. This was simply courting death.
"Where are all of you!" the Jiangnan City Lord said coldly. "Arrest the Qin family members. No leniency will be shown!"
Qin Shirong's face turned grim. The Jiangnan City Lord was a weather vane, always leaning towards the winning side. Now that his momentum was gone, he wanted to kick him while he was down.
"Jiangnan City Lord, weren't you just questioning me?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Why are you like this now?"
"Your subordinate dares not!" the Jiangnan City Lord quickly said. "It was the Qin family members who instigated this. Otherwise, how would I dare to question Your Excellency's identity!"
"Please, Your Excellency, show mercy!"
The Deputy Commander quickly stepped forward. "It is already quite difficult for us to become Grandmasters. If we are truly captured, our lives may be in danger!"
"A joke. If I were weak today, would you have let me go?" Lu Fan's expression was cold. "This world is ruled by the strong. Eighteen years ago, your Qin family ancestor destroyed my Lu family, wasn't it also by relying on strength!"
"Your subordinate is unaware of past grievances, but we have fought valiantly for the Dragon Country on the battlefield, killing countless enemy experts, to achieve our current strength."
The Deputy Commander's expression was solemn. At the same time, he tore open Qin Shirong's clothes, revealing numerous wounds. Qin Shirong had probably over a hundred scars, large and small.
"Please, Your Excellency, show mercy!"
Qin Shirong's many subordinates also unfastened their belts, their bodies covered in scars. They had fought bravely and sacrificed a great deal to protect the Dragon Country.
Lu Fan's expression was cold, but these wounds were real, which moved him slightly. In a flash, Lu Fan sent out a stream of light, shooting towards Qin Shirong.
Everyone was greatly alarmed but dared not intervene. No matter what Lu Fan decided, it was not something they could obstruct.
However, Qin Shirong was not hit. Instead, a strand of his hair was severed by the internal force and drifted into the sky.
"Considering your loyalty in protecting the country, I will spare you today. I will use your hair as a token of my mercy!" Lu Fan said coldly. "The Qin family was destroyed by me. If you achieve great strength in the future, you may seek revenge!"
Looking at the drifting hair, everyone fell silent. Lu Fan said no more and left with his companions.
He had intended to kill Qin Shirong, but seeing his body covered in scars, he couldn't bear to. This was, after all, a grievance from the previous generation. Qin Shirong's loyalty in protecting the country was enough to spare his life.
The Jiangnan City Lord stood frozen, unsure of what to do. He regretted coming here even more. If he hadn't come, these things wouldn't have happened, and he wouldn't have been involved.
If Lu Fan was unhappy about today's events, his future would be difficult. Offending such a powerful expert, especially with the backing of the Dragon Country, was a terrifying prospect.
After Lu Fan left, the Deputy Commander helped Qin Shirong up. "Lord Lu is not unreasonable. These are all grievances from the previous generation. Big Brother, please let it go!"
Qin Shirong remained silent. Lu Fan sparing him surprised even himself, but the family feud remained a knot in his heart, impossible to erase.
"You've gotten me into a lot of trouble today!"
The Jiangnan City Lord said coldly, "You're on your own!"
After speaking, he led the City Lord's mansion guards away. With the situation escalating to this point, he was helpless.
Returning to Tianquan Villa, Lu Fan looked at Uncle Fu. "It's all my fault. If I had been more prepared earlier, this wouldn't have happened."
"Young Master, do not blame yourself," Uncle Fu waved his hand. "Seeing you display your might again today fills my heart with joy. If the Master knew in the afterlife, he would surely be happy."
"It's a pity that I still haven't figured out the family matters from back then," Lu Fan shook his head. "However, it won't be long before I head to the Outer Realm Battlefield."
"The Outer Realm Battlefield is extremely perilous. Young Master, please reconsider."
Uncle Fu's expression was serious. "No matter what, the Lu family was destroyed by the Five Great Families. The Five Great Families are gone, and the family's revenge has been served. As for the reasons, Young Master, you don't need to investigate further!"
"Uncle Fu, your words have a hidden meaning!" Lu Fan's eyes glinted. "Even now, do you still have something to hide?"
"Young Master, there are some things that even this old servant does not know."
Uncle Fu shook his head. "The matters of the Lu family back then likely have hidden circumstances, and they involve a vast network!"