"I'm afraid I cannot agree to your request!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "If I go, we all go. If we stay, we all stay!"
"Mr. Lu, you may not know, but if I leave now, the Misty Sect will surely send people to pursue us, and then none of us will be able to escape!" Su Dan Novel Network
The Bai family head stated frankly, "More importantly, Bai Shui City is the foundation of my Bai family. Even if I die in Bai Shui City, I will never leave!"
"I am also a member of the Bai family. Since father has such resolve, I shall follow!" Bai Xiaoqing declared.
"Foolish. Father has no choice, but you are still young. Hurry and pack your things. If Mr. Lu leaves Bai Shui City, there might be a sliver of hope!" the Bai family head urged.
"I think we should forget it."
Lu Fan smiled faintly, "Since he doesn't wish to leave, no amount of persuasion will make him. Moreover, in this time of crisis, I cannot possibly leave Bai Shui City!"
"Mr. Lu, I know you are loyal, but this matter is of grave importance!"
The Bai family head's expression was serious, his words carrying a profound weight.
"It is precisely because of this that I cannot leave!"
Lu Fan's expression was equally serious, his words carrying the same weight, without any hint of evasion.
Faced with these words, the Bai family head felt helpless, unsure of how to respond.
However, Lu Fan's willingness to speak thus was enough to reveal his character. It was a pity that Lu Fan had no interest in Bai Xiaoqing, otherwise, it could have brought them together.
"Are the members of the Bai family present!"
Bai Xiaoqing shouted, her gaze sweeping over the Bai family members.
"We are all here!"
Numerous Bai family experts responded, their expressions solemn. They knew it was a critical juncture, but they would not cling to life ignobly.
"The Bai family is facing an imminent disaster. Are you afraid?" Bai Xiaoqing inquired.
"We are Bai family members in life, and Bai family souls in death. What is there to fear!"
The crowd spoke in unison, "Even if we follow Miss and meet an untimely end, it will be our honor!"
"Since that is the case, we shall wait here!"
Bai Xiaoqing exuded a powerful aura, fearless of death. At this critical moment, all she could do was boost morale.
Not long after, the Sect Master of the Misty Sect arrived with many experts in Bai Shui City. The entire city was sealed off, and citizens watched, wondering what had happened.
The Lin family head, with an imposing demeanor, led the Misty Sect members to the Bai family's doorstep. Inside the Bai family, everyone exchanged glances, their eyes sharpening.
"Sect Master, this is the Bai family!"
The Lin family head stated, "You must seek justice for Elder Shangguan!"
The Misty Sect Master narrowed his eyes and looked towards the Bai family members, "Your Bai family has grown bold indeed, daring to kill an elder of the Misty Sect. You truly do not take our Misty Sect seriously!"
"Killed an elder?"
The Bai family head was utterly bewildered, "Is there a mistake? How could we possibly harm an elder? There must be some misunderstanding!"
"What misunderstanding is there? Elder Shangguan was severely injured and died. Was it not your doing?"
Lin Qingbei said coldly, "The matter has come to this, and you still refuse to admit it? Even if you do not admit it, the Sect Master will not let you off!"
"Sect Master, Elder Shangguan was indeed injured, but it was not fatal!"
The Bai family head's expression was grave, "Moreover, Elder Shangguan was a powerful cultivator. How could he have died from a minor injury? What exactly happened!"
The Misty Sect elders frowned slightly upon hearing this. Even they were skeptical, for after all, Elder Shangguan was an elder of the Misty Sect. Under normal circumstances, no one in Bai Shui City would dare to act rashly, lest they incur the wrath of the Misty Sect.
"You are truly silver-tongued!"
The Lin family head sneered, "Do you need Elder Shangguan's corpse brought before you before you believe it's possible?"
"There is no need for further discussion!"
The Misty Sect Master waved his hand, "The Misty Sect has come today to seek justice for Elder Shangguan. If you take your own lives, your bodies will be intact. If you resist, you will be like moths to a flame!"
"The Bai family will never admit to what they have not done!" the Bai family head declared with solemnity.
The Misty Sect Master's expression turned fierce. He did not believe a word from the Bai family. Elder Shangguan had met an untimely end, and he would not show any leniency.
"As a Sect Master, to be unable to discern such matters, are you not too incompetent?"
Lu Fan stepped forward, a faint smile on his lips, "If I truly intended to kill that Elder Shangguan, how could he have escaped me! Moreover, Elder Shangguan died an untimely death, yet the Lin family members are unharmed. Does the Sect Master not find this strange?"
"You little brat, do not try to sow discord here!"
The Lin family head trembled violently and then said coldly, "Elder Shangguan was my friend. Now that he has died by your hand, I will make you pay the price!"
With that, the Lin family head lunged forward. He would not allow Lu Fan to speak another word, for he knew very well that if this continued, the truth would be revealed, and it would be difficult to resolve.
"Wait!"
Just then, the Misty Sect Master's voice rang out, and he looked at the Lin family head, "What he said is indeed true. Many disciples of the Misty Sect have perished, and even Elder Shangguan died an untimely death. Why is the Lin family unharmed?"
"Sect Master, please investigate. Do not fall for his trickery!" the Lin family head said, cupping his fists, "Elder Shangguan was my friend. How could I possibly harm him!"
"You know best whether you did or not!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "After all, you know very well that Elder Shangguan was no match for me. Once he was dealt with and the blame was shifted to me, you could have the Misty Sect Master personally intervene!"
"Do not spew baseless accusations!"
The Lin family head's face changed drastically, "Let me tell you, the Misty Sect Master is not someone you can fool!"
"Whether I am fooling the Misty Sect Master or not, I believe he knows best!"
Lu Fan shrugged, his expression turning cold. In his eyes, the Lin family head's current demeanor was all too clear.
"Sect Master, this matter is of great importance. Perhaps we should reconsider!"
An elder spoke up, "I believe what this young fellow says has merit. We cannot be deceived by villains. If this matter was indeed orchestrated by someone, would that not be a disservice to the spirit of Elder Shangguan!"
"Investigate!"
The Misty Sect Master's expression was indifferent, "No one present is allowed to leave until this matter is clarified!"
The Lin family head's face turned ashen. He had not expected the Misty Sect Master to speak in such a manner. This would be extremely disadvantageous for their Lin family.
This was an act committed by their Lin family, and they knew it well. If the investigation led to them, they would face utter destruction.
Lin Qingbei also frowned instantly.