"You've gotten yourself into big trouble today!" Lu Fan shrugged. "If you kneel down and kowtow a few times, maybe I'll let you off!"
The villagers of Pingmin Village were speechless, looking at Lu Fan with utter confusion. Even Lin Ke'er felt awkward. Zhang Laosan had brought several men, and they were armed. Lu Fan's arrogance seemed like he was courting death.
"Are you scared silly, kid!"
Zhang Laosan laughed heartily and kicked towards Lu Fan. But Lu Fan slapped his hand back. With a crack, Zhang Laosan's right leg snapped.
Screams echoed through the courtyard. Zhang Laosan's other two henchmen stepped forward, but before they could even get close to Lu Fan, they were knocked down by him.
The villagers of Pingmin Village cheered. They had thought Lu Fan was overestimating himself, but now they realized they had underestimated him.
"You've got guts, kid, daring to lay a hand on us!"
Zhang Laosan, limping, cursed, "Do you know who's behind me?"
"I really don't know!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Tell me, see if you can scare me!"
"You're finished, completely finished!" Zhang Laosan cursed. "I'm from the Azure Dragon Sect!"
"I really haven't heard of it!" Lu Fan shrugged. "If you have any skills, feel free to come at me."
Zhang Laosan showed a smug expression. He knew Lu Fan was skilled and difficult to deal with, but once he brought in the experts from the Azure Dragon Sect, Lu Fan would have a tough time.
"Brother Zhang, isn't that the Little White Dragon from the Azure Dragon Sect!" a man pointed into the distance, overjoyed. "Brother Long brought so many people, it looks like they're here to help us!"
Zhang Laosan was also overjoyed, looking at Lu Fan proudly. "You've really hit the jackpot of bad luck today!"
Inside Pingmin Village, many people retreated, their expressions growing serious. They knew Zhang Laosan had a significant background, and this matter was about to escalate. Lu Fan had some skill, but even the best fighter couldn't win against overwhelming odds. With so many people arriving, how could he cope?
"Xiao Fan, you should leave quickly. They won't do anything to me," Granny Guihua urged.
"Don't worry, they can't do anything to me!" Lu Fan shrugged.
Little White Dragon was a disciple of Han Yunhai. He was well aware of what had happened last night, which was why he had specifically accompanied Han Yunhai to Pingmin Village.
"Brother Long, I didn't expect you to be here!" Zhang Laosan quickly stepped forward. "It's this kid who broke my leg. You must uphold justice for me!"
Before he could finish speaking, Little White Dragon kicked Zhang Laosan in the abdomen and walked directly towards Lu Fan, cupping his fists. "Sir! My master will be here shortly!"
Zhang Laosan looked astonished and disbelieving. He was from the Azure Dragon Sect, yet Little White Dragon didn't help him; instead, he kicked him.
Lu Fan also looked puzzled. He didn't recognize these people and wondered if they were related to the Bai family.
Not long after, over a dozen cars arrived at Pingmin Village, creating quite a spectacle. Many people alighted from the cars, and the villagers of Pingmin Village were even more intimidated. They had never witnessed such a grand scene.
Han Yunhai took off his sunglasses and, surrounded by his entourage, approached Lu Fan. He bowed and said, "I am here to express my gratitude for your rescue last night with a humble gift."
"Are you from the Azure Dragon Sect?" Lu Fan asked displeasantly. "It seems I shouldn't have intervened last night!"
"Sir, please calm your anger. I am aware of what happened just now, and I will ensure you are satisfied!"
Han Yunhai grabbed Zhang Laosan and, like discarding trash, threw him beside Lu Fan.
Zhang Laosan, being a shrewd individual, immediately began groveling at Lu Fan's feet. "Sir, spare me, sir, spare me!"
Lu Fan kicked him away and said abruptly, "Bullying the elderly and the weak, is this the conduct of your Azure Dragon Sect?"
Han Yunhai frowned and looked at Little White Dragon. "Take Zhang Laosan away and deal with him according to the sect's rules. There will be no leniency!"
"Sect Leader, spare me, Sect Leader, spare me!" Zhang Laosan cried desperately, filled with despair. If he were dealt with according to the sect's rules, he would be crippled even if he survived.
"Does Sir find this satisfactory now?" Han Yunhai asked again, while taking out many items from the car. "These are for Sir! I hope Sir will not find them too humble."
"I accept no reward without merit. I helped you last night as a matter of convenience," Lu Fan waved his hand. "You don't need to be so polite!"
"The kindness of saving a life should be repaid with a gushing spring!" Han Yunhai said repeatedly.
Looking at the items, Lu Fan nodded. "Since that is the case, I shall accept them!"
"Thank you, Sir. I shall not disturb you further!"
Han Yunhai smiled and walked out of the courtyard, getting into his car. The other members of the Azure Dragon Sect also followed.
Seeing them leave, the villagers of Pingmin Village breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lu Fan with newfound respect, wondering about his true origins.
Granny Guihua looked surprised. "Xiao Fan, how do you know them?"
"I helped them last night when I passed by an alley, so we got acquainted," Lu Fan waved his hand. "With me here from now on, I will never let you be bullied again!"
Lin Ke'er's heart trembled. She had been bullied often since childhood, which was why she fantasized about having a brother. Lu Fan's words filled her with a sense of security.
"Ke'er, why is your face so pale?"
Lu Fan suddenly asked, walking towards Lin Ke'er. She then collapsed, seemingly without warning.
Granny Guihua was startled and quickly went to support her.
Many villagers in Pingmin Village shouted to send her to the hospital and prepared to help, but Lu Fan stopped them. "Her condition is unclear now, and she cannot be moved casually!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Fan began to feel her pulse, then looked astonished. "How is this possible? It's the Extreme Cold Physique!"
"Xiao Fan, how is she?" Granny Guihua asked. "Do you understand medicine?"
"I know a little!" Lu Fan said. "She's just overly shocked, there's no serious harm!"
After speaking, Lu Fan carried Lin Ke'er to the bed, his heart stirred by immense waves.
When he was on the mountain, the old man had told him that he possessed the Extreme Yang Physique, and if he could find someone with the Extreme Cold Physique, they could complement each other, which would greatly benefit his cultivation in the future.
He had thought the old man was joking, but he never expected that the Extreme Cold Physique truly existed in this world, and he had just encountered it.
Thinking of this, an idea surged in Lu Fan's mind: Lin Ke'er was the person he would protect his entire life. As for Yang Jiaqi from the Yang family, he didn't care about her at all.
After so many events, Granny Guihua was also tired. She didn't pry too much into Lu Fan's background. Having lived to her age, she knew what to ask and what not to ask. Without Lu Fan, they would have been in serious trouble today.
In the car, Han Yunhai sat with his legs crossed, looking quite pleased. Su Dan Novel Network
"Master, is Mr. Lu really that important? To the point where you had to come in person?"
Little White Dragon asked, "Within Qingzhou, there are probably fewer than five people who could make Master act like this!"