Leaving Tianyi Tower, Lu Fan came alone to the Tianfu Courtyard. Before he could enter, he saw several figures waiting quietly in the shadows.
"Mr. Lu!"
A voice rang out, and several figures appeared. Leading them was the Little White Dragon of the Azure Dragon Sect.
"Why are you here?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Is there something?"
"Mr. Lu once said that you would accomplish great things in Jiangnan and make the Azure Dragon Sect your sharp sword," Little White Dragon said solemnly. "Unfortunately, we have been blocked in our attempts to develop in Xuzhou these past few days."
"Xuzhou? The most developed city in Jiangnan," Lu Fan smiled. "It would indeed be a good choice to develop there!"
"Unfortunately, Xuzhou has many forces, all with martial arts masters. The Azure Dragon Sect has tried to infiltrate several times but has had no success," Little White Dragon said helplessly. "If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have come to inform you."
"Since that is the case, then invite them all to a martial arts tournament," Lu Fan said with a faint smile. "I will personally appear to awe them!"
"That would be for the best if it could happen," Little White Dragon quickly nodded. "Actually, the Azure Dragon Sect's strength is not weak. We only lack the awe of martial arts. If Mr. Lu were to take action, the Azure Dragon Sect's entry into Xuzhou would be an easy matter."
"Go back and tell Han Yunhai to prepare. On the day of the martial arts tournament, I will let Jiangnan know who is the leader of Jiangnan!" Lu Fan's words were cold, and the leaves around him fluttered, as if to accentuate his aura.
"I will not fail Mr. Lu's trust!"
Little White Dragon quickly clasped his fists. With Lu Fan's words, he felt immensely reassured. Others might not know Lu Fan's power, but he knew it very well.
Meanwhile, in a coffee shop in Xuzhou, Yang Ding Tian sat in a chair, appearing somewhat reserved.
Shortly thereafter, a convoy of cars arrived outside the coffee shop. A white-haired old man alighted from a car, with someone holding an umbrella by his side. "Master, the person is inside."
The white-haired old man nodded and headed towards the coffee shop.
"Brother Zhao, long time no see!"
Yang Ding Tian, leaning on his cane, stood up, his eyes filled with excitement, not daring to look directly at the white-haired old man before him.
"To have me come out personally, it can only be you," Old Master Zhao smiled. "My Zhao family is powerful in Jiangnan, and you have been kind to me. You must have something to ask of me today!"
"Indeed, I have something to ask!" Yang Ding Tian quickly nodded. "Qingzhou Taikang Pharmacy monopolizes the entire market, leaving Yang's Pharmacy with no foothold. Therefore, I wish to borrow the power of the Zhao family."
"If I remember correctly, Yang's Pharmacy is a top existence within Qingzhou. How could it be in such a predicament?" Old Master Zhao frowned. "Brother Yang, you are not this kind of person."
"It's a long story. I don't know where that kid got the prescription from. The pills he refines are even more potent, otherwise, he wouldn't have monopolized the market," Yang Ding Tian said directly. "Now, I can only ask Brother Zhao for help. If you can help me solve this trouble, I will repay you double in the future."
"Brother Yang is too kind. This is a trivial matter and nothing to the Zhao family."
Old Master Zhao waved his hand. "You go back tonight. After a few days, Taikang Pharmacy will taste the bitter consequences."
"Thank you, Brother Zhao, for your help!" Yang Ding Tian's body trembled. This was the first time he had traveled so far to ask for help, and he was extremely excited.
After Yang Ding Tian left, a man beside him asked, "Patriarch, are we truly going to intervene?"
"They are just a small force in Qingzhou, and this favor must be granted," Old Master Zhao narrowed his eyes. "Go and send a message saying that the Zhao family is at odds with Taikang Pharmacy!"
"Once this news gets out, Taikang Pharmacy will have no suppliers."
The man laughed. "The old man is brilliant. This way, it will be done without a single soldier."
"I, this old man, have some reputation in Jiangnan. Taikang Pharmacy is just a small company. How many suppliers would dare to offend the Zhao family to please Taikang Pharmacy!" Old Master Zhao narrowed his eyes. "Once this favor is repaid, I will owe the Yang family nothing more!"
"The Yang family is fortunate to receive such treatment from the old man," the man beside him smiled.
Old Master Zhao said no more and directly got into the convoy. As one of the major leaders in Jiangnan, he was no ordinary figure.
The next morning, before dawn, Lu Fan, as usual, got into Lin Ke's car and arrived at Taikang Pharmacy before getting out.
"Brother Lu Fan, where exactly is your workplace?" Lin Ke asked in surprise. "Next time you're free, I'll come visit!"
"No problem!" Lu Fan smiled. "It's nearby, but my boss is very fierce. If you go there, I might get scolded."
"So that's how it is! Then I won't go," Lin Ke said with a wry smile.
Lu Fan smiled but said nothing more.
A little later, Lu Fan arrived at the office, where Secretary Li had been waiting.
"You're here in my office so early today. Is there something important?" Lu Fan glanced at her.
"Mr. Lu, someone wants to see you!" Secretary Li said helplessly. "They've been at the company's main entrance since early morning and seem very flustered."
"Who is it?" Lu Fan asked with a hint of surprise.
"I don't know the specifics, but they've been waiting for a long time," Secretary Li said awkwardly. "Should I send him away now?"
"Since they are here to see me, there must be something. Let him come in," Lu Fan shrugged.
Secretary Li quickly nodded, and after a while, brought the person to the office.
Looking at the person who had arrived, Lu Fan was slightly surprised. "Liu Xuanhao, aren't you Lin Jia's classmate?"
"Mr. Lu has a good memory. I didn't expect you to remember me," Liu Xuanhao said with a smile. "Last night's incident was our Liu's Pharmacy's fault. I hope Mr. Lu won't blame us."
"Liu's Pharmacy?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "So those people were from your Liu's Pharmacy?"
"Yes..." Liu Xuanhao trembled. Like Lin Ke, he had started working after graduation. However, he had inherited his family's legacy and become the head of the company, but he never expected those unpromising individuals to dare offend Lu Fan.
Others might not know Lu Fan's methods, but he knew them very well. He not only had connections with the Bai family, but even the Azure Dragon Sect pledged allegiance to him. Such an existence was not something they could deal with.
"Do you know that my woman was almost harmed yesterday?"
As he spoke, Lu Fan's aura turned cold, and he stared intently at Liu Xuanhao, making him appear tense.
"It's all my fault, it's all my fault," Liu Xuanhao quickly apologized, almost kneeling. Although he was the head of a company, he was now extremely humble. All of this was the fault of his subordinates.
"Alright, this matter is not your fault!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Why have you come here today?"