"In this world, it's best not to utter those three words!" Lu Fan sneered, "Otherwise, you'll face mortal peril!"
"You want to kill me?"
Gu Hai looked at Lu Fan, his eyes filled with ice. As the young master of the Gu family, how could he tolerate Lu Fan's arrogance?
"It's not that I want to kill you, but that you want to kill me!"
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "It's just that your luck is poor, and you'll ultimately die by my hand."
"You've got quite the nerve. I'd like to know what gives you the confidence to make a move against me!"
Gu Hai sneered, "I am the young master of the Gu family. In the entire Imperial City, no one dares to offend the Gu family except the royal family. If you dare to lay a hand on me, you are provoking the Gu family's authority!"
"Is that so?"
Lu Fan immediately sneered, "I don't care about these things. Anyone who makes a move against me, I will repay tenfold. This is how I conduct myself!"
As soon as the words fell, Lu Fan walked towards Gu Hai step by step, exuding a murderous intent, his eyes filled with extreme coldness.
Seeing this, Gu Hai took a slight step back, his expression changing. Although he looked down on Lu Fan, he knew very well that he was no match for Lu Fan. If he were to confront him rashly, he might face mortal peril.
"What's going on?"
Bi Qing walked out and her expression changed upon seeing the corpses nearby.
"It's nothing, just someone coming to cause trouble." Lu Fan shrugged and said, "But I can handle it, Senior Sister Bi Qing doesn't need to worry."
Bi Qing was stunned for a moment before looking at Gu Hai, "If I'm not mistaken, he should be the young master of the Gu family? Coming to Shenxian Ju, is he here to deal with you?"
"That's right, I am indeed here to deal with him!" Gu Hai said indifferently, making no attempt to hide it.
"You have quite the audacity. To be so blatant, aren't you afraid of retaliation?" Bi Qing narrowed her eyes.
"I am the young master of the Gu family. If I were to die here today, do you think you could leave alive?" Gu Hai chuckled lightly, "I advise you to think twice."
Lu Fan, however, paid no mind to this. Just as he was about to make a move, he was stopped by Bi Qing, "He is the young master of the Gu family. If you really move against him, it might cause unnecessary trouble."
Lu Fan paused slightly, frowning. He knew this, but the fact that the young master of the Gu family dared to make a move against him made him quite displeased.
Seeing Lu Fan being stopped, Gu Hai hastily fled. Although he was the young master of the Gu family, he wasn't entirely confident if Lu Fan were to truly attack him.
After Gu Hai had gone far away, Bi Qing spoke, "You won't blame me, will you?"
"Senior Sister, you jest. How could I blame you!" Lu Fan shook his head and said, "Senior Sister is right. Making a move against him now would surely displease the Gu family, and we might have to leave the Imperial City before completing our mission!"
"That's right, that's what I was thinking too!" Bi Qing nodded and said, "After we deal with Gu Yuntong, we'll deal with this young master of the Gu family as well." Su Dan Novel Network
Lu Fan nodded slightly, not saying much. He knew very well that those who achieve great things are not bogged down by minor details.
It is said that Shen Yehong, upon learning that Ye Fan had been captured, flew into a rage and brought Shen Tian to Shenxian Ju.
"Mr. Lu, was it really Gu Hai's doing?" Shen Tian asked, "If that's the case, I will report this matter to Father Emperor."
"I will handle this matter myself, so Your Highness need not worry." Lu Fan said softly.
Shen Tian frowned slightly, "How does Mr. Lu plan to resolve this? You are my distinguished guest, how can you suffer such indignity."
"Since he came to kill me, how can I let him live."
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "However, now is not the time. When the time is ripe, I will deliver a thunderous blow!"
Shen Tian trembled violently. He knew that Lu Fan's background was not simple, nor was he an ordinary person. But from Lu Fan's words, he could not help but sense Lu Fan's murderous intent.
"I support you!" Shen Yehong exclaimed, "Gu Hai actually dared to make a move against you. Even if you don't, I will tear him to pieces."
"It's just a small matter, I've troubled you all." Lu Fan smiled.
Shen Tian had nothing more to say. He had intended to report this matter to his Father Emperor and then involve Shen Zhanguo, but it seemed Lu Fan did not wish for that.
After leaving Shenxian Ju, Shen Yehong looked at Shen Tian, "Second Brother, it's all your fault. You used them, and that's not a good thing!"
"How are you speaking to your second brother!" Shen Tian glared, "I didn't want to, but I had no choice."
"I don't believe you!"
Shen Yehong stated directly, "You want to contend for the throne, I have nothing to say. But you cannot involve my friends, otherwise, our sibling bond will likely be severed."
"Little sister, they are just outsiders. Using them is of great benefit to me." Shen Tian said, "After all, the influence of Tongtian Academy is considered top-tier in the entire Taiyan Dynasty."
"I know what you're saying, but whether it's Eldest Brother or you, you are both my brothers, so I will not allow you to do this." Shen Yehong stated directly, "And I will never participate in your struggle for the throne!"
Shen Tian remained silent, his face grim. His actions were out of necessity. He had always been at odds with Shen Zhanguo, and if Shen Zhanguo ascended the throne, it would pose a great threat to him.
Thinking of this, Shen Tian's eyes became resolute, and a faint murderous intent appeared.
Meanwhile, in the palace, Gu Hai's face was ashen as he approached Shen Zhanguo.
"How is it? Did the matter succeed?" Shen Zhanguo asked, "Why do you look so dejected?"
"It is my subordinate's fault!"
Gu Hai quickly cupped his fists, "This assassination attempt failed, and my identity was exposed."
"What were you doing? You couldn't even handle this small matter?"
His face instantly turned ashen, Shen Zhanguo said coldly, "So that brat is still alive."
"This is all my fault. I didn't investigate thoroughly, which led to this situation."
Gu Hai quickly said, "It's all my fault, but next time I will send experts to deal with him!"
"Even you couldn't take him down. This brat is probably not simple."
Shen Zhanguo shook his head, "How many people did you bring?"
"More than ten Venerables, all experts from the Gu family. Unfortunately, they all met their demise." Gu Hai dared not conceal anything.
At this moment, Shen Zhanguo's brow furrowed slightly. He naturally did not expect Lu Fan to possess such strength, to be able to kill ten Venerables. This was not something an ordinary person could do.
"This matter is not trivial!"
Shen Zhanguo said coldly, "If this brat is not eliminated, he will be a great threat to me."