"The Ten Thousand Great Mountains are in the south of the kingdom," Lin Xiaojia said solemnly. "Within them lie barren lands and treacherous waters, but also countless tribes and endless conflict!"
"Then why are you being pursued by your tribe?" Lu Fan asked in surprise. "Is it due to tribal feuds?"
"It's not just tribal feuds. More importantly, our tribe is the Sacred Blood Tribe, possessing powerful innate talents," Lin Xiaojia said angrily. "The Arctic Tribe invaded our tribe to seize our innate power."
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. Although he didn't understand these matters, he could feel Lin Xiaojia's anger from his words.
"My grandmother died protecting me," Lin Xiaojia said coldly. "My enmity with the Arctic Tribe is irreconcilable."
"Don't worry, with your talent, you'll be able to exact revenge soon," Lu Fan comforted him. "And I won't stand idly by then."
"Brother Lu saving me is already a great kindness. This is my own affair, and I wouldn't trouble you, Brother Lu," Lin Xiaojia said earnestly.
Lu Fan's acceptance of him was already a great favor, and he would never cause Lu Fan trouble.
Lu Fan didn't say much more. These were past events that brought sadness.
The next day, Lu Fan followed the address given by Han Yunhai and headed towards a certain place in Chuzhou.
Lu Fan's steps gradually halted when he arrived at a medicinal herb processing plant, and he looked inside.
Inside the medicinal herb factory, there were a few scattered individuals. The enterprise was not large, resembling a small workshop.
"Who are you looking for?"
A middle-aged man walked out, wearing glasses. He was somewhat surprised, and for some reason, he felt Lu Fan looked familiar, yet he had never met him.
"I'm looking for Yang Shiwen!"
Lu Fan's words were indifferent, but his heart was stirred. This was his maternal uncle's name, his mother's elder brother.
If not for the great disaster back then, the Yang family would not have fallen to such a state.
Through the information obtained from Han Yunhai, Yang Shiwen had opened a medicinal herb processing plant in Chuzhou, which was barely enough to support his family.
"I am he!" the man before him said. "Who are you? And what do you want with me?"
"You are him?" Lu Fan's body trembled slightly. "Second Uncle, I am Lu Fan!"
Although Lu Fan didn't remember much from when he was eight years old, he still had some impression of his uncles. He never expected that Yang Shiwen would have aged so much over the years.
"Lu Fan?"
Yang Shiwen looked excited, then calmed himself. "Sir, have you mistaken me for someone else? I don't know anyone named Lu Fan!"
"I really am Lu Fan!"
Lu Fan said excitedly, "After so many years, how have you all been, Second Uncle?"
Yang Shiwen ignored him and walked directly into the medicinal herb plant.
For many years, people from the five great families had been searching for them. Moreover, over ten years ago, Lu Fan's entire family was wiped out, and Lu Fan was only eight years old. How could he have survived?
Thinking of this, Yang Shiwen became vigilant and closed the iron gate of the medicinal herb plant, not letting Lu Fan in.
"Dad, who is that person outside?" a woman asked, wearing a mask. "Why are you so flustered?"
"He said he's Xiao Fan!" Yang Shiwen said warily. "He might be from one of the five great families. If he bothers you, just say you don't know Lu Fan, and our ancestral home is in Chuzhou!"
"Remember!"
Yang Zixin nodded solemnly. She was Lu Fan's cousin and was now helping her family manage the medicinal herb plant business.
Over the years, to escape the five great families of Jiangnan, they had suffered greatly and lived in constant worry. Now, when someone mentioned an old acquaintance, they naturally dared not be careless.
Lu Fan was helpless and waited outside the medicinal herb plant. He even suspected that Han Yunhai had made a mistake.
How could his own maternal uncle not recognize him?
When it was time to get off work, Yang Shiwen and the others opened the gate. Lu Fan stepped forward and said, "Second Uncle, I am indeed Lu Fan. Do you still remember that you gave me a water gun when I was little?"
Yang Shiwen was moved. Lu Fan's words were true; he had indeed given him one. However, based on this alone, Yang Shiwen would not easily believe him. Sudan Novel Network
"We don't know anyone named Lu Fan!"
Yang Zixin stepped forward and said, "Our ancestral home is in Chuzhou, but I've never heard of you, nor do we have such a relative!"
"You are?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, looking at the bright-eyed and beautiful Yang Zixin before him, and felt even more touched.
"Sister Zixin, is that you?" Lu Fan said excitedly. "We haven't seen each other for so many years, and you've grown so lovely!"
Yang Zixin trembled slightly. This address of "Sister Zixin" felt like a lifetime ago.
"Are you really Xiao Fan?" Yang Zixin was somewhat unsure.
"When we were playing together as children, I accidentally left a birthmark on Sister Zixin's backside. I believe that birthmark should still be there!"
Lu Fan said solemnly. He could now be sure that he had not come to the wrong place, and these people were the ones he wanted to find.
"Xiao Fan, Dad, he's really Xiao Fan!"
Yang Zixin said with surprise, "There's no mistake!"
Yang Shiwen was also excited and embraced Lu Fan. "Child, how did you find this place? And you're still alive!"
"Second Uncle!"
Lu Fan and the others held each other tightly, their clothes soaked with tears. So many years had passed, it felt like a lifetime. To be reunited now was a great fortune.
"Let's go home, we're going home!"
Yang Shiwen said excitedly, pulling Lu Fan towards his home. Perhaps this was the happiest moment in the past decade.
"By the way, how are Grandma and the others?"
Lu Fan suddenly asked, "We haven't seen each other for so many years, I wonder how she is doing?"
Yang Shiwen paused, then shook his head. "Eighteen years ago, I got separated from your eldest uncle and haven't been in contact. Grandma has always been with your eldest uncle, so..."
"Separated?"
Lu Fan frowned slightly, then smiled. "It's okay. Since I found Second Uncle, I'll definitely find Grandma and the others in the future!"
Yang Shiwen nodded solemnly. He bought a few bottles of wine at a small shop and hummed a tune as he pulled Lu Fan home.
"How are these people doing? You look so thin, have you been living rough outside?" Yang Shiwen asked with concern. "If you have nowhere to go, you can stay here from now on and help your sister Zixin manage the factory. We're short-handed anyway!"
"I..."
Lu Fan was slightly embarrassed, not knowing how to answer.
"By the way, from now on, you must never reveal your identity!" Yang Shiwen warned. "For years, people from the five great families have been looking for us. Don't let them catch you!"
"Uncle, don't worry, I've already annihilated the people from the five great families!" Lu Fan said with a smile. "You don't need to be so cautious anymore."
"Annihilated?" Yang Zixin said with a smile. "Xiao Fan, we haven't seen you in years, I didn't expect you to learn to brag?"
"It's true!" Lu Fan smiled awkwardly.
"The five great families of Jiangnan, even in the Lu family's prime, couldn't contend with them!" Yang Shiwen said with a smile. "How could they be annihilated just like that? It's a pity I'm not capable, otherwise, I would have avenged your mother long ago and wouldn't be living in such disgrace!"
Lu Fan smiled but didn't say anything more, perhaps not wanting them to know too much.