"But you must sever ties with the Bai family!"
"I think we should forget it!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "My relationship with the Bai family is as close as brothers. If you want to touch the Bai family, you'll have to get past me first!"
"You boy, don't be so stubborn!"
The Lin family head said coldly, "This is not a good thing for you!"
"I don't care about that!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "If you don't leave within ten breaths, I won't hold back any longer!"
"What a joke!"
Elder Shangguan's expression was indifferent. "I am an elder of the Misty Sect. Even if you can defeat me, do you really want to make an enemy of the Misty Sect?"
The Bai family head fell silent. He finally understood that even if they could deal with the Lin family, they would never be able to deal with the Misty Sect. If that were the case, their Bai family would face utter destruction.
"I've already said, if anyone dares to deal with the Bai family, I will not stand by idly!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "You don't need to say any more!"
"Elder Shangguan, this brat is obstinate. It seems he's about to go on a killing spree!"
The Lin family head said with coldness in his eyes.
Elder Shangguan nodded slightly, exuding an immense aura. He had not wanted to make a move, but with Lu Fan acting this way, how could he tolerate it?
At that very moment, Elder Shangguan strode towards Lu Fan. As long as Lu Fan was dealt with, everything else would be insignificant.
At that very moment, Elder Shangguan and Lu Fan clashed again. Their figures immediately exchanged more than ten blows.
The Bai family and the Lin family did not make a move, choosing to observe. They were very clear that the real key point was between these two. Whichever side won would represent one of their two families.
"Brother Bai, you might as well give up!"
The Lin family head said with a faint smile, "You must know that even if that brat wins, he cannot protect the Bai family. If you offend the Misty Sect, the Bai family cannot bear the consequences!"
"That may not be the case!"
The Bai family head said coldly, "Elder Shangguan cannot represent the Misty Sect, nor is this the intention of the Misty Sect Master!"
The Lin family head's face turned ashen. What the Bai family head had said was indeed not without merit.
Although Elder Shangguan stood on their side, it did not mean the Misty Sect also stood on their side.
As the battle intensified, Elder Shangguan's expression shifted slightly. He retreated backward, clearly feeling that Lu Fan's speed was extremely strange. If this entanglement continued, he might be in considerable trouble.
In a flash, Elder Shangguan broke away and tried to evade Lu Fan. Seeing his chance, Lu Fan's Taixu Sword struck out instantly. Elder Shangguan let out a scream, his arm bleeding profusely, and he was even stabbed several times in the chest.
The Lin family head was shocked. "Brother Shangguan!"
"Leave quickly!"
Elder Shangguan shouted and fled the Bai family with his severe injuries. He knew very well that if he hesitated any longer, his life would be in danger.
The Lin family head dared not linger. Lu Fan had gone into a frenzy, and if they didn't leave, their lives would also be in danger.
After they left, Lu Fan retracted the Taixu Sword. At the same time, his expression turned cold. The Lin family had broken their promise, which also fueled his killing intent.
"Mr. Lu, are you alright?"
The Bai family head asked quickly, his expression filled with worry.
"I'm fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand. "However, if the Lin family is not eliminated, the Bai family will never have peace!"
"It's alright!"
The Bai family head said, "I will personally handle this matter. Mr. Lu should leave Baishui City as soon as possible!"
"Why should I leave?"
Lu Fan was bewildered and even more confused.
"Mr. Lu has injured Elder Shangguan. He will surely not let this matter rest. By then, the entire Misty Sect might come to demand an explanation!" the Bai family head said directly, "That would be very troublesome!"
After these words, the Bai family members also became somber, not knowing what to do.
"If I leave, am I still a person?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Since I took action, if the Misty Sect comes looking for trouble, I will resist them!"
"The Sect Master of the Misty Sect has unfathomable strength, and it is unlikely Mr. Lu can defeat him!"
The Bai family head said repeatedly, "Mr. Lu should leave quickly!"
"I've already said, I will live and die with the Bai family!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. "Patriarch Bai, you don't need to persuade me!"
The Bai family members were stunned, their faces filled with gratitude. They could never have imagined that Lu Fan was so loyal.
"Mr. Lu, why is this necessary!"
Bai Xiaoqing said repeatedly, "This is our Bai family's matter."
"No need to say more!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and walked towards his room. If this matter was not resolved, he would never leave easily.
Meanwhile, in a tavern outside Baishui City, Elder Shangguan lay in his room, his injuries appearing quite serious, his entire face darkened. "This matter ends here. I can do nothing more!"
"Brother Shangguan, that brat injured you so badly, don't you hold a grudge?"
The Lin family head said, "If this matter is reported to the Sect Master of the Misty Sect, and the Sect Master personally intervenes, he will surely be able to kill him."
"Absolutely not!"
Elder Shangguan waved his hand. "This matter must never be known to the Sect Master, otherwise, it will be difficult for me to establish myself in the Misty Sect in the future!"
"Why is that?" The Lin family head frowned.
"Within the Misty Sect, elders are not allowed personal grudges, especially since I stepped forward to support the Lin family. If the Sect Master finds out, I will be in grave danger," Elder Shangguan stated directly.
"But..."
The Lin family head frowned. The Bai family had not yet been destroyed, and Lu Fan was still alive. How could he be willing to give up?
"Alright, no more talk!"
Elder Shangguan waved his hand. "I was also injured helping your Lin family. You don't need to say any more!"
The Lin family head could only nod helplessly and turn to leave.
Below in the tavern, Lin Qingbei frowned. "Grandfather, that brat is so powerful that even Elder Shangguan is not his opponent. I'm afraid only the Misty Sect Master can suppress him!"
"That's not so easy!"
The Lin family head shook his head. "Brother Shangguan is unwilling to make a move. It seems our efforts will be in vain."
"The Lin family has already lost its most treasured item, and things have turned out like this!"
Lin Qingbei said solemnly, "In that case, wouldn't it be a loss that outweighs the gain?"
"What else can we do?"
The Lin family head frowned, his eyes becoming sharp.
"If Elder Shangguan refuses to help, then we'll use another method!"
Lin Qingbei sneered. "If the Misty Sect Master learns that Elder Shangguan died an unnatural death, he will definitely intervene to suppress him. At that time, we Lin family won't have to do anything!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" The Lin family head's expression changed. "Elder Shangguan is fine, how could he die an unnatural death?"