Within the Zhao family, everyone stared at Zhao Dalei's figure with disbelief. After all, under normal circumstances, no one would dare to offend the Zhao family.
But now, it seemed that was not the case. Zhao Dalei's death was a significant blow to the Zhao family.
After all, no matter what, the Zhao family had never suffered such a shock before. The events of today were ultimately unbearable for them.
"Report this matter to the second young master, otherwise we might all lose our lives!"
Steward Zhao said, "After all, you should know that the second young master will not let the first young master's death go unpunished. We will also bear much!"
Following these words, the Zhao family members fell silent, unsure of what to do. As Steward Zhao had said, once the second young master found out, they would undoubtedly invite disaster upon themselves.
However, they also knew that this matter could not be kept secret.
Meanwhile, in Niutou Village, a man returned from the market, panicked, "Old Village Chief, something terrible has happened! Zhao Dalei is dead!"
"How is that possible!"
The old village chief was shocked. "How could something happen to Zhao Dalei! Didn't he return to Qingshui Town?"
"He did return to Qingshui Town, and was assassinated to death!"
The man nodded and said, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be the immortal Lu. What should we do now!"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
The old village chief quickly said, "Immortal Lu has already left. This is definitely not his doing. Don't mention it to anyone else in the future!"
The man was slightly stunned, not understanding the village chief's intentions, but he dared not say more, as the old village chief had spoken so sternly.
At this very moment, Jiang Dahe also walked over. "Old Village Chief, I already know about this matter. What do you think?"
The old village chief was quite evasive. He then went to a corner of Niutian Village and said to Jiang Dahe, "This matter must have been done by Mr. Lu, but do not spread it around. After all, Zhao Dalei's identity is special. For Niutian Village, Immortal Lu has done such a great deed. We must keep our mouths shut!"
Jiang Dahe quickly nodded, his eyes becoming solemn. He naturally understood what the old village chief had said.
Not long after, Xiao Hua also learned the news and felt even more worried.
She knew that Lu Fan had done all this because of her. If it weren't for her, things wouldn't have turned out this way.
Meanwhile, in Qingshui Town, Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. He sat in a tavern, eating and drinking, appearing very calm. He wanted to see what capabilities the Zhao family's second son possessed.
"Little brother, can you give me something to eat!"
Just then, an old man walked over. He looked ragged, and his hair was somewhat messy, as if he were a beggar from the streets.
Lu Fan glanced at him and tossed him a few steamed buns.
The old beggar looked at them and shook his head. "I think the roast chicken in your hand is good. Why don't you give it to me?"
Lu Fan frowned. He hadn't expected this old beggar to be so difficult to deal with, not even looking at the steamed buns and even eyeing his roast chicken.
Thinking for a moment, Lu Fan seemed to recall something. "How much is this roast chicken?"
"What, you don't have money?"
The old beggar smiled. "You're not planning to dine and dash, are you? You're even better than me, old beggar!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes, not knowing how to respond. He had just arrived in the Spirit Realm and was not familiar with the currency of this world. He had casually ordered some food and wine, only to realize he had nothing to pay with.
"Shopkeeper, this kid doesn't have money and wants to dine and dash!"
The old beggar shouted, grabbed one of Lu Fan's roast chickens, and ran out. He looked quite experienced, as if he did this often.
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, not expecting this old beggar to be so cunning. Just as he was about to get up, the shopkeeper walked over. He glanced at Lu Fan, his expression turning displeased. "Little brother, I run a small business. I can see you're not from Qingshui Town, and you've ordered such a spread. It's quite expensive. If you don't have money to pay, you won't be able to leave today!"
"What are you saying, shopkeeper? How could I not have money to pay!"
Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. "How about this! I can promise you one condition, and that will be payment for this meal, how about it?"
"I've seen people dine and dash, but I've never seen anyone as arrogant as you. What can you do for me that you want to exchange a condition for a meal!"
The shopkeeper's expression was displeased. "To tell you the truth, I despise people like you the most. You don't do any proper work all day, but you think about eating and drinking to your heart's content, and even dine and dash!"
Lu Fan stood frozen, not knowing how to respond. He felt utterly worthless after being spoken to like this by the shopkeeper.
However, no matter what, he was in the wrong, and he couldn't be too stubborn.
"I see that the sword in your hand is good. Let's use this sword as collateral!"
The shopkeeper glanced at the Taixu Sword. "But don't do such things next time, or it won't look good if people see!"
As the shopkeeper spoke, he walked towards the Taixu Sword, about to pick it up. Lu Fan, however, quickly snatched the Taixu Sword back.
"If you fancy something else, I can give it to you, but this Taixu Sword is no ordinary item!" Lu Fan said with a solemn expression.
The shopkeeper's face instantly turned sullen. Lu Fan, being young, didn't seem like someone without money, but he couldn't tolerate him dining and dashing here.
Just as the situation reached a stalemate, a woman in green walked over. "It's just the cost of a meal, there's no need for such a fuss!"
After speaking, the woman took out a string of coins. "Are these enough?"
"Enough, enough!"
The shopkeeper quickly nodded, even flattering her, and then said to Lu Fan, "We'll let this matter go today. Don't do such things in the future!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned and frowned, looking at the woman in green. "We have no connection, why are you paying for me?"
"Indeed, we have no connection!"
Bai Xiaoqing smiled. "But I see you are a person of talent, and you don't look like someone who can't afford to eat. I assume you've encountered some difficulties, so you don't need to be so troubled!"
"I dislike owing favors. May I know your name, miss? When I have money in the future, I will definitely come to repay you!" Lu Fan cupped his fists and said.
"I think it's not necessary!"
The burly man beside them stepped forward. "My lady has always been charitable. Consider this meal our treat!"
After speaking, the burly man pulled Bai Xiaoqing away and returned to their seats.
"Hu Zi, what are you doing?"
Bai Xiaoqing said, "The person was kind-hearted and wanted to repay me. Why did you have to do that!"
"Miss may not know, there are not a few bad people in this world, let alone someone like this who dines and dashes. He doesn't seem like a good person!"