"This pill is so precious, I'm afraid I cannot accept it," Xuanwu refused. "Your grace saving me from the brink of disaster is already a debt of gratitude beyond measure!"
"Don't say that!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If you can break through to the Grandmaster realm, you will also be a combat force for the Qingyun Sect. This is not just for you. We are heading to the Jiang family tomorrow. If your strength increases greatly, it will be my bargaining chip."
Xuanwu nodded solemnly and accepted the pill. With Lu Fan's words, how could he possibly disappoint him?
The next morning, both Xuanwu and Han Yunhai broke through, their hearts filled with even greater joy. To become true Grandmasters, Lu Fan's help was likely significant.
Without Lu Fan, how could they have easily broken through to the Grandmaster realm?
Gazing at the two before him, Lu Fan was quite pleased. "Now, the Qingyun Sect no longer has only one Grandmaster! With your assistance, the Qingyun Sect will surely become even more powerful."
"Thank you for your cultivation, my lord!" Han Yunhai cupped his fists. "Without you, we would not have this opportunity!"
"Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared," Lu Fan smiled. "Today, you will accompany me to the Jiang family!"
"We shall obey your command!" Xuanwu quickly clasped his fists, his heart deeply moved. Along the way, if not for Lu Fan, he would not have achieved such accomplishments.
Not long after, Lu Fan and his companions arrived at the Jiang family. Besides Lu Fan and a few others, there were also many experts from the Qingyun Sect. They had already infiltrated Zhongzhou from Jiangnan, all of which was Han Yunhai's doing.
He was well aware that after arriving in Zhongzhou, there would inevitably be several major battles. With the many experts of the Qingyun Sect present, they could at least support each other.
"Who are you people?"
At this moment, an elder walked out from the Jiang family courtyard. "This is not a place you should be!"
"I am here to see Elder Jiang," Lu Fan said directly. "Please inform him!"
"Is Elder Jiang someone you can see just by wanting to?" the elder said coldly. "I see you have ill intentions. Are you looking to cause trouble here?"
"We naturally would not dare!" Lu Fan cupped his fists. "We merely have some matters to clarify with Elder Jiang!"
"Cease your chatter and leave quickly. The Jiang family is not someone you can afford to offend," the elder said coldly.
"Since you refuse to inform him, then I shall force my way in!" Lu Fan stated directly, and then proceeded to walk inside.
"You have no idea of the immensity of heaven and earth!" the white-haired elder said coldly, launching a palm strike at Lu Fan.
Although he was the Jiang family's steward, he was also an expert. Lu Fan, unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth, how could he stand by idly?
However, as soon as he approached Lu Fan, Lu Fan's hand moved like a ghost, directly swatting him away with a palm strike. He didn't even have the strength to resist.
*Pfft...*
Blood spurted from the corner of the old man's mouth, and his expression instantly turned unsightly. He had not expected Lu Fan to be so skilled.
"I have no intention of becoming enemies with the Jiang family. If a conflict arises because of you, you will bear full responsibility," Lu Fan stated directly.
The steward's face turned ashen. While his strength was not weak, he was far inferior to Lu Fan, which instantly filled him with dissatisfaction.
Lu Fan ignored him and strode towards the Jiang family courtyard, showing no signs of reservation. Lu Fansen, the son of Du Qianqiu, resided at the Jiang family. Lu Fan had received reliable intelligence, which was why he came in person.
The steward frowned. He was no match for Lu Fan and his group. Since Lu Fan was determined to barge in, he could only retreat.
Not long after, the steward returned with an elder. The elder looked very old, with white hair and wearing a Tang suit. Although advanced in years, he still exuded an imposing presence.
"Patriarch, they forcefully entered," the steward said. "And they also severely injured me." Su Dan Novel Network
Elder Jiang frowned. "Young brother, the Jiang family has no enmity with you. You forcefully entered, for what purpose?"
"I am not a disrespectful person. I intended to pay respects to Senior Jiang, but alas, I was looked down upon by a mere servant," Lu Fan said with a smile. "Now that I see you, Senior, I naturally wouldn't dare to be presumptuous!"
"I dare not claim to be a senior. Young brother, your aura is robust, and you are likely no ordinary person," Elder Jiang said with a smile. "You have come today with a significant matter, I presume."
"I heard that Du Haisheng, the son of Du Qianqiu, resides in your manor," Lu Fan said with a smile. "I am here to find him!"
"Du Haisheng?" the Jiang family head frowned. "He is indeed at our Jiang family. However, he is a guest of the Jiang family. For what reason do you seek him?"
"I have a deadly feud with him, and I am here to exact revenge," Lu Fan said with a faint smile.
The Jiang family head's brow furrowed. Du Haisheng was nearing forty and was a Grandmaster. Lu Fan, so young, why did he have enmity with him?
"What a joke, coming to the Jiang family for revenge," the steward said coldly. "With just a few of you, you dare to run rampant in the Jiang family!"
"Do not be insolent!" Elder Jiang said repeatedly. "Those who come are guests! Go and summon Mr. Du, let him come forward for a confrontation and see if there has been a mistake."
The steward dared not say anything more and hurried off to fetch the person.
Not long after, a middle-aged man strode forward, his demeanor indifferent, yet he was quite lean.
"Mr. Du!" the Jiang family head cupped his fists. "This young brother claims to have a deadly feud with you. What is the matter?"
Du Haisheng glanced at Lu Fan, then frowned. "I do not recognize this person!"
"Of course, you don't!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Eighteen years ago, your father sent people to deal with my Lu family, causing our complete annihilation. Isn't it time for retribution!"
"Eighteen years ago?" Du Haisheng chuckled. "My father is a powerful figure. No one can stop what he wants to do, and I naturally don't know what he did."
"As the saying goes, a son pays for the father's debts. I cannot find your father," Lu Fan stated directly. "So, I can only deal with you!"
"What grand pronouncements!" Du Haisheng said coldly. "With just you, you dare to utter such arrogant words? Do you really think I'm made of mud!"
"My lord, allow me to spar with him!" Han Yunhai said solemnly. "I see his strength is mediocre. I have already reached the Grandmaster realm, and it's a good opportunity for practice."
"You are not his match yet!" Lu Fan shook his head. "Moreover, your foundation is unstable. If you confront him, you will have no chance of winning."
Han Yunhai appeared somewhat embarrassed. With Lu Fan's words, it seemed his strength was indeed inferior to Du Haisheng's.
"Even if there is a deadly feud, this is the Jiang family. Do you intend to act within the Jiang family?" an elder said coldly.
"A deadly feud, irreconcilable!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "I do not wish to offend the Jiang family, but this feud is irreconcilable!"
"What bold words!" Du Haisheng said coldly. "I am a Grandmaster, how can you threaten me!"
"Since you are a Grandmaster, do you dare to step out of the manor to fight?"
Xuanwu spoke directly, looking at Du Haisheng.
"What is there to fear!"
Du Haisheng stepped forward, cupping his fists. "Patriarch Jiang, I shall return shortly!"
"Be careful!" the Jiang family head nodded. "They are not ordinary individuals!"
Du Haisheng nodded, and his figure moved towards the courtyard's exit.
Outside the courtyard, the many experts of the Qingyun Sect had surrounded the Jiang family, creating a tight blockade, attracting the attention of many onlookers.