“Your words carry weight!”
Liu Li chuckled, “You wouldn’t want him to stay, would you? Perhaps as your future consort.”
“Don’t talk nonsense, I never said that!”
Shen Yehong’s face flushed with embarrassment, and she secretly glanced at Lu Fan.
However, Lu Fan remained indifferent, his expression devoid of any disturbance, as if all of this was insignificant in his eyes.
After touring the palace, Lu Fan spoke, “It’s almost time, we should head back to Shenxianju! The sky is getting late!”
“Don’t rush off! I’ve prepared a banquet. You can leave after the feast!”
Shen Yehong stated earnestly, “After all, not everyone gets to partake in a royal banquet.”
“I think we’ll have to pass,” Lu Fan shook his head. “It’s already so late, we should head back first!”
“I think so too!”
Bi Qing chimed in, “It’s not good to linger in the palace for too long, lest it cause unnecessary trouble!”
“Alright, since you both feel that way, then so be it!”
Shen Yehong nodded, “It’s a shame you came to the palace and didn’t get to eat anything. It truly reflects my poor hospitality.”
“There will be plenty of opportunities in the future!” Liu Li said reassuringly, “So don’t worry!”
Shen Yehong nodded slightly, not saying more.
As they left the palace, Bi Qing looked towards Lu Fan, “This matter is not simple. You must be careful. Offending a prince of the dynasty might lead to unnecessary trouble.”
“I’m aware of that!”
Lu Fan nodded, “Unfortunately, it’s already done. This is not something I can control; we can only let it unfold.”
“What do you think of the First Prince and the Second Prince?” Bi Qing asked.
“How they are has nothing to do with me,”
Lu Fan smiled. “The Second Prince merely wants to use us to seize the throne. As for the First Prince, he’s no good either.”
“So you share the same view!”
Liu Li chuckled awkwardly, “I was thinking the same. No matter who the dynasty falls into the hands of, it won’t be a good thing.”
“These are not matters for us to consider!”
Lu Fan waved his hand. “Our primary objective in coming to the imperial city is to kill Gu Yuntong, not to get entangled in royal disputes. It would be most improper to be drawn into it for no reason.”
“I agree with that!”
Bi Qing nodded slightly, revealing a faint smile.
After leaving the palace, they returned to Shenxianju. The entire imperial city was ablaze with lights, resembling a city that never slept. Upon entering their rooms, they each began meditating.
In the darkness of the night, Gu Hai, clad in black, exuded a subtle killing intent. To gain the First Prince’s trust, he would show no mercy.
Lu Fan, having offended the First Prince, was destined to be punished. These black-clad experts were all elites from the Gu family. Tonight, they would make Lu Fan understand their might.
“Young Master, those who can find Shenxianju are not ordinary individuals.”
A man spoke, “Should we report to the Patriarch before taking such rash action? That way, if any incident occurs, it can be handled immediately.”
“What, as the young master of the Gu family, do I not have the authority to mobilize you?”
Gu Hai’s eyes held dissatisfaction as he questioned the man.
“Your subordinate dares not!”
The man quickly knelt, his eyes filled with fear. He had not expected Gu Hai to speak in such a manner, which made him feel uneasy.
“It’s good that you dare not!”
Gu Hai’s expression turned stern, but he said no more.
Tonight’s assassination of Lu Fan was a top-secret mission, and he naturally did not wish for it to be too exposed, lest it lead to unnecessary trouble.
A short while later, their figures arrived at Shenxianju. The entire Shenxianju was eerily quiet, with no one in sight.
They already knew which room Lu Fan was in, so they charged in directly. Several black-clad figures were unceremonious, stabbing several times at Lu Fan’s bedside. To their surprise, Lu Fan was not in the room.
“Young Master, why isn’t this brat in his room in the middle of the night?” a black-clad man asked. “Could it be that he knew we were coming for him and has already fled?”
“It shouldn’t be such a coincidence!” Gu Hai shook his head. “Search more thoroughly. This brat must die, otherwise, how can I report to the First Prince!”
The many black-clad men nodded, not daring to be negligent, and each proceeded to search various rooms for any sign of Lu Fan.
“You don’t need to look anymore, I’m right here!”
Outside Shenxianju, Lu Fan’s voice echoed, his tone one of indifference. “I truly didn’t expect the First Prince would send people to kill me.”
“You’re quite bold, kid. Knowing we are here to kill you, you still dare to be so calm.”
Gu Hai sneered. “You are the first to dare offend the First Prince!”
“With just a few of you, it’s unlikely you can kill me.”
Lu Fan shook his head. “I advise you not to make a move, lest you bring trouble upon yourselves!”
“What a joke. Since we have already acted, why would we retreat?”
Gu Hai said coldly, “You have offended the First Prince. Even if you don’t die by our hands today, you will never live. It would be better to surrender now and avoid further trouble.”
“Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!”
Lu Fan shook his head, his eyes narrowing. In his eyes, Gu Hai was merely a Venerable. He could kill him whenever he wished. As for the black-clad men brought by Gu Hai, they posed no threat to Lu Fan.
Even if a Half-Saint expert were sent, Lu Fan could kill them, let alone a group of Venerables, who were not worth mentioning.
“What are you waiting for?”
Gu Hai’s expression was cold as he looked at the black-clad men. The black-clad men moved as if by wind, suddenly kicking towards Lu Fan, carrying a fierce gust of wind. Lu Fan, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth and having offended the reigning prince, could not be allowed to live.
In an instant, over a dozen black-clad figures surged forward, their aura unmatched, rushing towards Lu Fan.
Feeling the impact of this force, Lu Fan’s aura surged. He stamped his foot on the ground, and a terrifying aura spread outwards.
In the blink of an eye, the black-clad figures fell to the ground. Even the powerful Venerables seemed useless under Lu Fan’s aura.
“How is this possible!”
Gu Hai stood stunned, his face contorting. He had never imagined Lu Fan’s strength to be this formidable, capable of killing over a dozen Venerables in an instant. What kind of strength was this to achieve such a state, it was beyond comprehension.