Inside the Jiang family's residence, Lu Fan was calmly watching the stars while munching on sunflower seeds.
Jiang Meili, however, looked troubled. This matter was originally a Jiang family affair, but it had now involved Lu Fan and Lin Ke, causing her great unease. She deeply regretted bringing Lu Fan and Lin Ke to the North Sea, as she had originally intended for them to enjoy a trip. Now, it seemed unlikely they would have the chance.
"Meili, you don't need to worry too much!" Lin Ke comforted her. "There will surely be other solutions. Things aren't as bad as you think!"
"I hope so!" Jiang Meili nodded slightly. She didn't know Lu Fan well and was unsure of his true strength.
Currently, the entire Jiang family could only rely on Lu Fan. If they were to oppose the Shen family, the Jiang family had no such capability.
"They've arrived!" Lu Fan announced.
The Jiang family members instantly became alert, though they couldn't sense any aura.
"Ten miles away!"
Lu Fan added, "You don't need to be overly concerned. Since I've decided to intervene, I will provide an explanation to the Jiang family!"
"Mr. Lu, the Jiang family will be eternally grateful for your kindness!" The Jiang family head clasped his hands in a salute. "We implore you, Mr. Lu, if we are unable to defeat them, please make your escape safely. The Jiang family will do our utmost to cover your retreat!"
"It seems you still don't believe me!" Lu Fan chuckled wryly. "But it doesn't matter, they'll be here any moment!"
The Jiang family members wore solemn expressions. Lu Fan's nonchalant demeanor suggested he might not grasp the gravity of the situation. Shen Laosan was merely the Shen family's weakest Grandmaster. If the Shen family head himself were to make a move, it would indeed lead to significant turmoil.
Meanwhile, throughout the North Sea, many gazes were fixed upon the Jiang family. Their expressions were grave, for they were well aware that this would be a sleepless night. The numerous experts dispatched by the Shen family were advancing towards the Jiang family, leaving no room for the Jiang family to survive.
Before long, a multitude of Shen family experts had the Jiang family completely surrounded. Leading them was the Shen family head, with Shen Laosan standing beside him, glaring fiercely at Lu Fan. Ever since becoming a Grandmaster, he had never been so humiliated, and he would not let this disgrace go unpunished.
"The Jiang family truly has great audacity, daring to lay hands on members of my Shen family!" the Shen family head declared coldly. "The mere Jiang family can be annihilated with a wave of the hand!"
The Jiang family head's face turned ashen. The Jiang family, in the North Sea, was still a respectable entity, and being so belittled caused him immense displeasure.
"Leave some room for maneuver, and we can meet again in the future. The Shen family doesn't need to be so ruthless!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and looked at Shen Laosan. "I let you leave earlier because I hoped the Shen family and the Jiang family could reconcile. Now, it seems that is impossible!"
"What a joke! What kind of figures are we, the Shen family? To deal with the Jiang family is merely a matter of blowing away dust!" Shen Laosan sneered. "What gives you the right to utter such grand pronouncements?"
The Shen family head also turned his gaze to Lu Fan. "I truly didn't expect someone so young to possess such courage, to dare to cross the Shen family!"
"The Shen family?" Lu Fan shrugged. "They are not worth mentioning in my eyes. I warned Shen Laosan earlier, and I will remind every member of the Shen family now: if you leave immediately, you might still have a chance!"
The Shen family head immediately let out a cold laugh and looked at Lu Fan. "This is within the territory of the North Sea. For you to speak such words, isn't that laughable!"
"It seems my words are not effective!" Lu Fan shrugged. "It seems we'll have to settle this with our fists!"
"You have quite the bold attitude!" Shen Laosan sneered. "Do you truly believe my elder brother is as easily manipulated by you as I was?"
"Too much nonsense!"
Lu Fan stomped his foot forcefully, and a powerful surge of energy spread out, rushing towards the Shen family experts. The Shen family members were greatly alarmed and dodged instinctively. Even the Shen family head's face turned ashen. Lu Fan's casual move was enough to shock him, even making him question Lu Fan's true identity.
In that instant, many Shen family experts were sent reeling, their lips bleeding and their faces pale, losing their combat effectiveness. Only the three Grandmasters of the Shen family managed to narrowly withstand the aftermath.
The Jiang family members were overjoyed. Lu Fan, with just one move, had rendered many of the Shen family's experts unable to cope. Such formidable power left them in awe.
"What kind of divine figure is this! To possess such presence at such a young age!" Outside the Jiang family courtyard, many observing martial arts experts exclaimed, showing considerable interest in Lu Fan.
Even the Shen family head began to take Lu Fan seriously. He clasped his hands in a salute to Lu Fan and said, "Young sir, your strength is formidable. I am quite impressed by your earlier display. Today's matter is an affair between the Shen family and the Jiang family. I hope you, young sir, will not interfere!"
"I am going to manage this matter!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Your Shen family, with merely three Grandmasters, displays such arrogance. Isn't that rather unreasonable?"
"Brother, this person might not be simple!" Shen Lao Er spoke up. "If we act rashly, it will surely bring about unwarranted disaster!"
"The Shen family has mobilized their entire force today. If we cannot capture the Jiang family head, how can we establish ourselves in the North Sea in the future!" the Shen family head said, his face grim.
"You speak the truth!" Shen Laosan said sternly. "Our dignified Shen family Grandmasters have been bullied. How can we let this go unpunished? He must pay the price!"
Shen Lao Er's expression shifted, unsure how to respond. Although their Shen family had three Grandmasters, Lu Fan's previous display indicated that he was not afraid of Grandmasters. As for how strong Lu Fan truly was, they had no idea.
"Young sir, you may not be aware, but my Shen family is not merely the Shen family!" the Shen family head said, his eyes narrowing. "You must understand, this is the North Sea region. Besides the Shen family and the Jiang family, there are even more terrifying existences here!"
The Jiang family members trembled violently, as if remembering something, and a sense of dread grew in their hearts.
Lu Fan, however, looked bewildered and had clearly not understood. "Why so much nonsense? The Shen family has likely come prepared today. Why bother with threats!"
The Shen family head furrowed his brow. "The Dragon Country has three great hidden sects. One of them is the North Sea Pavilion. Is it possible, young sir, that you are unaware of this?"
"Three great hidden sects?" Lu Fan's brow furrowed. He had not expected the humble Shen family to be entangled with such powerful forces.
Seeing Lu Fan's expression change, the Shen family head became instantly interested. "To be frank, the Shen family has a good relationship with the North Sea Pavilion. In the future, we will even become a subsidiary force of the North Sea Pavilion. Young sir, if you act against the Shen family today, you will be inviting trouble upon yourself!"
"Mr. Lu, what they say is true!" The Jiang family head said gravely. "This matter was originally the Jiang family's business. The Jiang family is extremely grateful for your assistance, Mr. Lu! We implore you to leave first, and the Jiang family will resolve this matter ourselves!"
The Shen family head let out a cold laugh. Without Lu Fan, the Jiang family was nothing to fear. No one in the North Sea region dared to defy their Shen family, not even a powerful individual like Lu Fan, because they had far more powerful entities backing them.