The disciples, filled with righteous indignation, stopped in their tracks, daring not to step forward. They knew all too well that any step taken would lead to their doom.
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the crowd. "Effective immediately, the Golden Light Martial Hall is disbanded. Anyone who disobeys will find their martial hall in disarray!"
Under the immense pressure, the disciples of the Golden Light Martial Hall knelt down. Though filled with resentment, they were like ants before a powerful being, devoid of any personal freedom.
"We obey the master's command!"
Seemingly unable to bear it any longer, the members of the Golden Light Martial Hall murmured their compliance, their hearts filled with bitterness. They never imagined that they, once glorious, would face such a humiliating day.
After intimidating them, Lu Fan walked directly towards Yang Haibo, his expression growing colder.
Yang Haibo's body was immobilized, and he dared not meet Lu Fan's gaze, his heart trembling with fear.
"You owe me one hundred million. Do you remember?"
"I remember, of course, I remember!" Yang Haibo hurriedly replied. "Master, please rest assured, once I return to the company, I will have them transfer the money as soon as possible!"
"If you had been like this earlier, why would you be so subservient?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Sword Thirteen, whom you sent last night, is no longer alive!"
Yang Haibo shuddered violently. If he had known Lu Fan's capabilities, he would never have done such a thing. "I beg the master for mercy. I was momentarily confused. When I return home, I will immediately send someone to transfer the one hundred million!"
"It seems unnecessary!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Because you will cease to exist!"
As soon as the words fell, Yang Haibo's body turned to ash. Zhu Dashao and Liu Dashao watched in astonishment, kneeling on the ground, not daring to move an inch, for fear that Lu Fan would deal with them next.
"Patriarch Zhao, go to the Yang family and collect one hundred million. If you dare to disobey, kill without mercy!" Lu Fan's expression was cold.
"I respectfully obey Master Lu's command!"
Patriarch Zhao clasped his fists, his confidence boosted. In the Chu Prefecture, there was no force he couldn't handle.
With nothing else to do, Lu Fan turned and left, his demeanor calm, leaving the martial arts experts of Chu Prefecture standing there in a daze.
"Even Patriarch Zhao takes orders from him. What kind of identity does this person have?"
"Who can know? He must be some super powerful expert!"
As the news spread, many people were filled with questions.
Unfortunately, Lu Fan had already left, and the crowd could only disperse.
Upon returning to the Jiangjing Courtyard, Lu Fan brewed a pot of tea and began to drink, as if nothing had happened that day.
"Master, now that the Golden Light Martial Hall is gone, will Du Qianqiu appear?" Han Yunhai asked. "After all, if he doesn't show himself, how can sir deal with him!"
"He was already a Grandmaster thirty years ago, he must have many disciples!" Lu Fan sneered. "If he doesn't appear, I will kill all his disciples one by one!"
Gu Wen was inwardly shocked. He knew Lu Fan was no ordinary person, but to say such a thing was enough to prove that Lu Fan was not to be trifled with.
"If that's the case, does Master have any further plans?" Han Yunhai asked again.
"Wait," Lu Fan took a sip of tea. "I don't believe he won't show up!"
At this point, Lu Fan looked at Han Yunhai again. "You've been in Chu Prefecture for so long, have you gathered any news about my maternal clan?"
"This..." Han Yunhai was slightly embarrassed. "To be honest, the Azure Dragon Gate's influence is in the Jiangnan region and has not extended to Chu Prefecture!"
"Didn't you set up a company in Chu Prefecture in advance?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Is it because of insufficient resources?"
"This company is called Qingyun Enterprise, and it is already a large company in Chu Prefecture!" Han Yunhai said quickly. "But so many years have passed, it will take extensive inquiries to find your maternal clan!" Su Dan Novel Network
"If that's the case, then do your best to search for them!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "It's not urgent anyway!"
Han Yunhai nodded solemnly, feeling a headache. Although he had a company in Chu Prefecture, it was not running smoothly, which was why it had taken so long.
Meanwhile, at the Yang family in Chu Prefecture, the Yang family members were terrified to see Patriarch Zhao. Even the head of the Yang family rushed out to greet him. "Patriarch Zhao is a rare visitor. It's an honor to have you at our Yang family. May I ask the reason for your visit?"
"Yang Haibo offended Master Lu," Patriarch Zhao said coldly. "He also owes Master Lu one hundred million!"
"Master Lu?" the Yang family head exclaimed. "May I ask which Master Lu?"
The Yang family members were even more frightened. The Zhao family was undoubtedly a behemoth in the entire Chu Prefecture. The fact that even the Zhao family was working for him showed the terrifying power behind him.
"Master Lu of Jiangnan!"
Patriarch Zhao said coldly. "If you refuse to hand it over, you can't blame us!"
The Yang family head's face turned ashen, and he was deeply shocked.
He had long heard rumors from Jiangnan and had been extremely cautious, fearing that he might offend a powerful figure, but he never expected it to reach this extent.
"Either your clan is destroyed, or you hand over one hundred million!" Patriarch Zhao said coldly. "Do you need to consider this?"
The Yang family head quickly smiled apologetically. "Within three days, the money will be in your account. Patriarch Zhao, please rest assured!"
Patriarch Zhao nodded slightly and said no more. As a martial arts family, they possessed great deterrent power. With the Yang family, they naturally wouldn't dare to play any tricks.
After Patriarch Zhao left, the Yang family head collapsed onto the ground. "An unfilial descendant, truly an unfilial descendant!"
"Old Master, now is not the time for complaining!" a woman said. "Haibo is in trouble, and they still want one hundred million. How can we grant their wish!"
*Slap...*
Before the woman could finish, the old master slapped her. "What do you know? How can our Yang family afford to offend Master Lu of Jiangnan!"
The woman looked wronged but dared not say a word.
"Notify the finance department to sell stocks immediately!" Old Master Yang stated. "There will be no delay!"
On the other side, after finishing his tea, Lu Fan prepared to refine elixirs.
A figure appeared in the courtyard. "Mr. Lu, are you refining elixirs!"
"Miss Shen, what brings you here?" Lu Fan smiled lightly.
"I didn't have time originally, but I missed a grand spectacle!" Shen Xiaoxiao said helplessly. "It's truly a regret in life!"
"What grand spectacle?" Gu Wen asked curiously.
"The battle at Azure Dragon Mountain, with tens of thousands of spectators," Shen Xiaoxiao said seriously. "If I weren't so busy with work, I would have gone to watch!"
"So it was the battle at Azure Dragon Mountain!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, unconcerned.
"You don't know, but the one who fought the Golden Light Martial Hall Master was Master Lu of Jiangnan!" Shen Xiaoxiao said earnestly. "That is an ultimate figure!"
Lu Fan and the others exchanged glances, paying no attention.
Seeing their expressions, Shen Xiaoxiao continued, "Master Lu killed the Golden Light Martial Hall Master with a single palm, how majestic!"
Everyone remained silent, their expressions growing even more indifferent.