The moment Lu Fan drew his sword, the five powerhouses brought by Lin Quan had already charged forward. They all knew how formidable Lu Fan was and wouldn't give him much time. *Swish... swish... swish...* Five gleaming daggers lunged towards Lu Fan's vital points.
Their movements were at their peak. However, to their surprise, Lu Fan was even faster. His sword flashed with a dazzling white light, like a silk ribbon dancing in the air. But the spectacle was fleeting. Before the white light could dissipate, Lu Fan had already sheathed his sword, a smile playing on his lips.
The Falling Blossom Swordplay was truly formidable! It was beyond ordinary people's imagination. The Falling Blossom Sword was even more potent, killing all five without a single drop of blood staining it.
*Plop... plop...*
The five individuals who had charged at him moments before fell backward, their eyes filled with terror. *Bang, bang, bang...* Only after their bodies hit the ground did a trickle of blood seep from their throats.
All five had been killed by a throat slit, yet appeared unharmed. If not for the impact of their fall, the blood wouldn't have spilled. What kind of technique was this? Even the legendary "One Spot of Red" from the Central Plains couldn't achieve this!
Lu Fan felt a surge of pride and turned to face Lin Quan. Lin Quan was utterly stunned. After meeting Lu Fan's gaze, he seemed to snap out of it as if shocked by electricity.
"Ma Lao! Ma Lao! Make your move quickly..." Lin Quan frantically called out to Ma Lao, only to realize that Ma Lao was no longer by his side.
"Damn it! Old man! You dare to play me? I'll kill you when I get back!" Lin Quan roared in fury, yet also in terror. Without Ma Lao nearby, his death was certain... "Drive! Drive quickly!"
Lin Quan exclaimed. But after shouting, he realized the driver, slumped in the driver's seat, was already dead. Ma Lao? Could this old scoundrel have killed the driver?
Lin Quan felt as if struck by lightning, completely bewildered! Who the hell was Ma Lao?
Lu Fan was also a bit confused. He had clearly seen the old man beside Lin Quan just moments ago, but now he was gone. How did this person leave without him noticing?
However, he couldn't dwell on it now. Lin Quan had to die.
Lu Fan reached out and yanked Lin Quan from the car. *Bang... bang... bang...* A flurry of punches rained down on him. *Crack, crack, crack...* Each punch was accompanied by the sound of breaking bones.
Lin Quan's eyes were wide with horror, but he couldn't even scream.
"Lin Quan! Do you know why I didn't kill you directly? Hmph! Because I want you to remember me thoroughly, to remember me in the depths of your soul. Whether in this life, the next, or countless lives after, you will tremble when you see me! You will never dare to be arrogant in my presence!" Lu Fan said fiercely, looking at Lin Quan, who was almost beaten flat.
Damn it! How many times had he wanted to teach this brat a lesson, only for him to escape. And he kept sending people to kill him, time and again. Such a person deserved to die!
Lu Fan finally vented his anger, his mood stabilizing. He casually tossed the barely breathing Lin Quan back into the car, and then threw the others in as well. Damn it! There were also the two snipers upstairs.
Lu Fan sprinted towards the building opposite. When Lu Fan reached the upper floor, he was stunned. The bodies of the two snipers were gone.
*Wuwuwu...* Suddenly, Lu Fan heard the sound of a car. He quickly looked down and saw that Lin Quan's minivan was being driven away.
"Could it be that old Ma Lao?" Lu Fan was stunned. Who exactly was this old man? What did he want?
Watching the car drive away, Lu Fan had no choice but to come down from the building and return to the hotel. *Swish...* The hotel lights flickered on. Power was back!
Lu Fan couldn't figure out anything about Ma Lao, so he stopped thinking about it. He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to cultivate.
As dawn broke, Jiang Ruoxin and Zhantai Ruomei, having tidied their belongings, emerged from their rooms and knocked on Lu Fan's door.
The door opened, and Lu Fan stepped out.
"Lu Fan! Thank you for your hospitality, and for these fruits. We're preparing to leave. When are you going to school? I'll treat you to a meal!" Jiang Ruoxin said with a slight smile.
"Leaving so soon? Alright then, I'll escort you!" Lu Fan said quickly.
The three of them walked downstairs.
"Brother Fan! You were so amazing last night!" Suddenly, Zhantai Ruomei gently tugged Lu Fan's sleeve and whispered, her big eyes blinking.
"Hmm... you... saw?" Lu Fan was startled. Did this child see what happened last night? She shouldn't have! Last night, Lin Quan had led him to the side of the stairwell, which was the side of the hotel. Aside from the stairwell, there were no other windows on this side. Unless this child hadn't slept and had heard the commotion and gone to the stairwell to look.
The most crucial point was that such a young child, after witnessing such an event, wasn't scared but seemed somewhat excited. Was this still a child?
"Yes! But, Brother Fan, don't worry, I'll keep it a secret for you!" Zhantai Ruomei said, her big eyes blinking.
"What are you two talking about? Whispering?" Jiang Ruoxin, who was walking ahead, suddenly turned back and asked.
"Nothing! Brother Fan said he'll bring me fruits every month!" Zhantai Ruomei hopped over to Jiang Ruoxin, took her hand, and said. She then turned back and made a face at Lu Fan.
Jiang Ruoxin immediately looked helpless. She had also seen that the fruits Lu Fan sold were exorbitantly priced, and these two bags of fruit were not cheap. This child really knew how to pick things to eat.
"Principal Lu! My aunt's living conditions are very good. It was thanks to my aunt's help that I was able to study abroad. I can't afford your fruits, but I'll have them buy your fruits in the future!" Jiang Ruoxin said somewhat awkwardly.
Although her academic qualifications were high, she had just started working and earned the least. Salary increases would only come after a year. To afford such expensive fruits from Lu Fan was truly a stretch. She hadn't even dared to eat these two bags of fruit yet.
"It's alright! I also quite like Ruomei. I'll bring more for you when I go to the academy next time." Lu Fan muttered to himself, wondering if all children these days were so clever. They managed to do business without anyone noticing.
Watching Jiang Ruoxin and Zhantai Ruomei drive away, Lu Fan went to the fruit supermarket. Wang Yan and Fan Xueer both turned their faces away when they saw Lu Fan. This scoundrel must have been out with someone all night and returned so late. They weren't going to talk to him. Hmph!
"Sister-in-law Wang Yan! Village Chief Liu will soon be the town mayor. Do you... want to go back...?" Lu Fan asked hesitantly.
"Why would I go back? Can I be the village chief?" A flicker of surprise flashed across Wang Yan's face. Liu Ruyan, that little girl, was leaving. Did that mean things would be... convenient between Lu Fan and her?
"Not exactly. I was thinking... if you're willing, you could come back and help me manage the cultivation techniques!" Lu Fan said after a moment's hesitation. If Liu Ruyan went to town, she couldn't possibly come back to help him grow vegetables, or help the villagers grow vegetables and medicinal herbs. However, the liquid essence was not something that could be casually revealed to others.