Dan Chenzi, having heard Lu Guang’s words, was displeased. “Vice Sect Master, what do you mean by sending me?”
“If you don’t go, do you expect me to?” Lu Guang replied.
“But I am the Vice Sect Master of the Dan Sect!”
“In the martial arts world, you are also a prominent figure. You must go!”
Dan Chenzi was speechless. “But I am also a prominent figure in the martial arts world!”
Thus, the two fell into a stalemate.
Time passed.
Lu Guang felt that this approach was not feasible and said, “This… this stalemate is not going to work!”
“How about we both take a step back and search that guy’s yard together?”
Lu Guang conceded.
Dan Chenzi couldn’t insist further and nodded, “That’s more like it!”
And so, two renowned figures in the martial arts world engaged in a clandestine act.
After searching Chen Fan’s room for a while, they found nothing.
With no other option, they had to withdraw.
Returning to the car…
Dan Chenzi grumbled to himself, “I feel so stupid right now!”
Lu Guang lit a cigarette. “That’s you, don’t include me!”
“Is there a difference?”
“Go to hell!”
The two argued for a few sentences.
Ten minutes later, Dan Chenzi said, “Tell me, how should this matter be resolved? We can’t just remain in this deadlock, can we?”
“Should we resort to force? But then again, resorting to force changes the nature of things!”
“Moreover, that fellow Chen Fan has extraordinary strength. If we act, it might backfire!”
Lu Guang’s cold eyes narrowed. “Let me think!”
“If there’s no other way, we’ll have to act!”
Dan Chenzi changed the subject. “What if we’re no match for him?”
Lu Guang frowned. “What do you mean?”
“That fellow Chen Fan is a Hua Jing expert!” Dan Chenzi said.
Lu Guang let out a cold snort. “He’s a Hua Jing expert, and so are we. Two of us, aren’t we a match for one?”
Dan Chenzi spoke in a deep voice, “Not long ago, he sent a palm strike towards me. That strike, seemingly light and casual, actually contained very strong internal energy fluctuations. If I were to trade a palm strike with him, I would likely lose!”
Lu Guang was slightly surprised. “That high of an evaluation?”
“It’s not an evaluation, it’s the truth. I’m speaking based on facts!” Dan Chenzi recalled Chen Fan’s earlier demeanor, which was casual, yet it made him feel threatened.
Lu Guang narrowed his eyes. “So, you’re saying we can’t make a move on this Chen Fan?”
“Not for now. I think we should wait for an opportunity!” Dan Chenzi stated his thoughts.
Although Lu Guang had not directly confronted Chen Fan, he could tell from Dan Chenzi’s reaction that Chen Fan was not ordinary.
This was because Dan Chenzi was also a proud person who rarely praised someone so highly.
“If that’s the case, I’ll listen to you!”
“Good!”
Thus, the two did not leave.
They stayed to continue monitoring Chen Fan, waiting for an opportunity to act.
…
Meanwhile, Chen Fan had strolled through the food street.
As he was preparing to head back, he encountered Lin Lan. It truly was a case of ‘no coincidence makes a story.’
Upon seeing Chen Fan, Lin Lan smiled brightly and waved. “Brother Chen Fan, good evening! I didn’t expect to run into you here!”
“Grabbing a late-night snack?”
Chen Fan smiled politely and nodded. “Yes… just out for a walk!”
“Alone?” Lin Lan looked around and asked with a smile.
Chen Fan replied, “Yes, alone!”
Lin Lan felt an opportunity had arisen. “Ooh… how about we go together?”