"Since it's the Qingyun Sect, you wouldn't act recklessly." The Lord of Longdu City smiled. "Why don't I have the Xia family offer an apology, and we'll let this matter end here!"
"Forgive my bluntness, but Qingyun Sect matters are not for you to interfere with!" Gu Wen shrugged. "You'd best leave now. When my Master arrives, you might not fare well."
"How dare you!"
The Lord of Longdu City spoke coldly. "I am the Lord of Longdu City, and you dare threaten me like this! Never mind the Qingyun Sect, even many martial arts factions in Long Country will bow before me!"
"What gives you such confidence?" Gu Wen's expression was icy as he looked towards the Lord of Longdu City.
"What a joke. You are nothing but common folk, yet you dare oppose the City Lord!" Young Master Xia said coldly. "Today, you likely won't escape!"
The Lord of Longdu City maintained a detached expression. He knew the Qingyun Sect had dispatched experts, but his backing was Long Country, so he was naturally fearless. Not to mention the person before him, even the Sect Master of Qingyun Sect would show him deference. However, all of this was merely in his mind.
"Go release your father!" the Lord of Longdu City ordered.
"Thank you, Lord City Lord!"
Young Master Xia cupped his fists before walking towards the Head of the Xia family.
"Let's see who dares!"
Gu Wen stated coldly. "What incredible arrogance. To think a mere City Lord possesses such an imposing presence!"
"You know not the immensity of heaven and earth!"
The Lord of Longdu City spoke coldly. "Capture them all! How dare they cause trouble in Longdu! Don't they even inquire about the place!"
The many experts from the City Lord's mansion moved, surrounding Gu Wen and the others. Among them were quite a few Grandmasters.
The Lord of Longdu City, as the foremost City Lord of Long Country, had a multitude of experts under his command. He himself was a Battle Spirit level powerhouse, naturally not taking Gu Wen and his companions seriously.
"What an imposing aura!"
However, just then, a cold laugh rang out. The entire Xia family estate was instantly surrounded by a hundred Grandmasters. The surging aura made everyone present feel weak.
Lu Fan, holding Lin Ke, walked directly into the courtyard.
Young Master Xia's brow furrowed upon seeing this. If he had known this matter would be so troublesome, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths.
"Master!"
Gu Wen quickly cupped his fists, his face showing delight.
"You are Lord Lu of Jiangnan!" The Lord of Longdu City looked at Lu Fan. "Regarding today's affairs, grant me some face! Let's turn this big issue into a small one, and the small one into nothing!"
"Who do you think you are, to deserve Lord's face!" Han Yunhai said coldly. "Have you looked in the mirror!"
"How arrogant!"
The Lord of Longdu City spoke coldly. "I am the prestigious Lord of Longdu City. If you act recklessly, don't blame me for not warning you."
"Longdu City Lord?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "This matter has nothing to do with you. If you leave now, I'll pretend nothing happened. If you insist on meddling, don't blame me for turning hostile!"
"Hmph!" The Lord of Longdu City sneered. "This is Longdu territory, and moreover, I am from Long Country. How dare you lay a hand on me!"
Young Master Xia wore an even more arrogant expression. With the Lord of Longdu City present, he felt no fear and even gloated. No matter how powerful Lu Fan was, could he be more powerful than the Lord of Longdu City?
"I've already given you a chance!" Su Dan Novels Net
Lu Fan shrugged. His figure moved like a phantom as he lunged towards the Lord of Longdu City. The Lord of Longdu City intended to retaliate but found himself unable to move, as if suppressed by a mysterious force.
In the blink of an eye, he was tossed out like a dead dog by Lu Fan, crashing violently against the wall, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
"How is this possible!"
The Lord of Longdu City was filled with disbelief. He was a Battle Spirit level powerhouse. Within the entirety of Long Country, apart from the Long Group and the Elders, there was likely no one stronger than him. He could never have imagined that he couldn't even withstand a single move from Lu Fan.
Young Master Xia was dumbfounded, his body beginning to tremble. If even the Lord of Longdu City could be so easily dealt with, what was he? When his turn came, disaster surely awaited him.
Seeing the unfavorable situation, the many experts from the City Lord's mansion prepared to attack Lu Fan. Lu Fan slowly took out a token. "In Long Country, an Elder's Token. All of you, stand down!"
The numerous experts trembled. Looking at the token, they found it very familiar, their eyes filled with fear. Lu Fan was so young, yet held an Elder's Token. This was not someone they could afford to offend.
The Lord of Longdu City's face turned ashen. As the Lord of a city, he was unaware that Lu Fan possessed an Elder's Token.
"Subordinates pay respects to Lord!"
The people from the City Lord's mansion all knelt, their eyes filled with sincerity. They understood very well that the person before them held a precious status, and they could not easily offend him.
"Subordinate, Lord of Longdu City, pays respects to Lord!"
The Lord of Longdu City, like a dead dog, crawled towards Lu Fan, his face ashen. If he had known Lu Fan's identity, how could he have dared to act this way.
his only reliance was Long Country, yet he didn't know that Lu Fan was his backing. This was because Lu Fan's status was too subtle.
"As the Lord of Longdu City, you should lead by example!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Yet you aid the wicked. What face do you have to be City Lord!"
"Subordinate knows his mistake!"
"Subordinate knows his mistake!"
The Lord of Longdu City continuously slapped himself, his heart filled with extreme regret. If it weren't for the Xia family, he would still be enjoying himself at home, how could he have ended up in such a dire situation.
Young Master Xia's face turned green. He had intended to use the power of the City Lord's mansion, but now it seemed insignificant, not enough to suppress Lu Fan.
Lu Fan ignored the City Lord and looked at Young Master Xia. "Did you make the move?"
"It was him!" Lin Ke nodded, her gaze becoming sharp.
"It was my fault earlier. I implore Lord for leniency!"
Young Master Xia suddenly knelt down. "I will never dare to do this again!"
"You think there will be a 'again'?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and, with a palm strike, killed Young Master Xia.
The members of the Xia family were utterly shocked. This was the esteemed Young Master Xia, who used to be so influential in Longdu, with no one daring to offend him. Yet, they could never have imagined that Lu Fan viewed him as nothing, capable of dealing with him with just a raise of his hand.
"You..."
The Head of the Xia family's expression turned ashen. "This is the only heir of my Xia family! How could you be so ruthless!"
"You might be mistaken!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Not only will I kill him, but the entire Xia family as well, without exception!"
"You cannot do this!" the Head of the Xia family said coldly. "Otherwise, you will surely regret it, even if you are an Elder of Long Country!"
"Where does that confidence come from?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I'd very much like to hear it!"
"My Xia family controls half of Longdu, so how can we be without capable individuals!" the Head of the Xia family said coldly. "You should consider carefully!"
"Using such threats will not save your Xia family!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold. "If you touch my reverse scale, you will pay the price!"
The Lord of Longdu City trembled with fear, continuously slapping himself, his face showing immense helplessness. He knew very well that this matter was not trivial.