Inside the eighth-floor room, Lin Ke was reviewing documents. Despite being confined to the hotel for several days, he hadn't neglected his work.
Just then, Lu Fan burst in. Seeing Lin Ke unharmed, a look of joy appeared on his face.
"Lord Lu!"
Old Master Han was delighted. "You're finally here!"
"Xiao Fan!"
Lin Ke stood up and then collapsed into Lu Fan's embrace. Tears streamed down her usually calm face. If Old Master Han hadn't appeared in time that day, she would have been defiled. If that had happened, how could she have faced anyone?
"Silly girl, don't cry! Aren't I here now!"
Lu Fan stroked Lin Ke's hair, his eyes filled with doting affection.
Lin Aotian and the Han family head slowly left the room. They hadn't seen each other for a long time and naturally needed to catch up.
After a while, Lu Fan emerged, holding Lin Ke's hand. "Let's go to the Xia family!"
"Xiao Fan, the eldest young master Xia is responsible for this matter!" Lin Ke said. "Punish him alone!"
"My woman, no one can bully me!"
Lu Fan's words were firm. "Come with me!"
Upon reaching the ground floor, everyone stepped forward. Lin Ke saw the two bound individuals, her eyes filled with hatred. Old Master Han had been severely injured by them.
"Grandfather!" Han Qiushui approached. "I heard you were injured?"
"Don't worry, it's just a minor injury!" The Han family head waved his hand.
"Was it them?" Han Qiushui looked at the Three Eccentrics of Longdu.
In that instant, Han Qiushui unleashed a palm strike. The two old men immediately spat blood, their faces turning pale. They were like beaten dogs now, not daring to retaliate.
"Han family head, these two are yours to deal with!" Lu Fan said. "Life or death is irrelevant!"
"Thank you, Lord Lu!" The Han family head narrowed his eyes.
"It was all our fault before, we shouldn't have acted as lackeys!"
The eldest of the eccentrics knelt and begged for mercy. "We implore all lords to show leniency. We will never dare to offend you again!"
"Still thinking about a future? You're quite imaginative."
Han Qiushui's palm surged with internal energy, and the two old men instantly met their demise.
The Three Eccentrics of Longdu deserved their fate. Having injured Old Master Han, how could he let them off easily?
After resolving these matters, Lu Fan led everyone towards the Xia family. He would not let today's events slide. All matters could be discussed, but his ultimate red line could not be crossed.
Meanwhile, at the Xia family mansion, Gu Wen led his group there, surrounding the Xia family completely. Originally, Han Qiushui was leading the team, but he wanted to see Old Master Han earlier, so he had Gu Wen bring numerous Grandmaster experts to the Xia family courtyard.
The Xia family's numerous guards trembled. They had never witnessed such a display with dozens of Grandmaster experts present.
"May I ask who you are, young brother?" The Xia family head came out and cupped his fists. "If the Xia family has offended you in any way, we will do our utmost to rectify it!"
"I don't think it's necessary!" Gu Wen waved his hand. "Lord Lu will arrive shortly, and the Xia family's doom is not far off!"
The Xia family head's expression changed. The Xia family held immense influence throughout Longdu, but being surrounded by over ten Grandmasters instantly shook his confidence.
Most importantly, the true influential figure had yet to arrive, and there were already so many experts.
"Family head, what should we do!"
Several martial arts experts spoke up. "These are dozens of Grandmasters!"
The Xia family head looked helpless. While the Xia family was a commercial giant in Longdu, they were not a martial arts family. Despite their extensive connections, it seemed the Xia family would struggle to protect themselves today.
Not far from the Xia family entrance, the eldest young master Xia was rushing home. Seeing the courtyard surrounded by numerous experts, he immediately stopped. "What's going on? Who dares to cause trouble at the Xia family!"
"Young master, you are unaware, but that Miss Lin has a powerful figure behind her!" A man spoke. "The family head wants you to return immediately to apologize! Otherwise, the Xia family may be in peril!"
"What audacious words! When has the dignified Xia family ever bowed to anyone!" The eldest young master Xia spoke coldly. "Change course and head to the City Lord's mansion!"
"Go to the City Lord's mansion now?" The man frowned. "That might not be appropriate!"
"These people are surrounding the Xia family, so naturally, we should ask the City Lord's mansion for help," the eldest young master Xia said coldly. "The City Lord has a good relationship with my father, and he won't stand by and do nothing. As long as the City Lord intervenes, won't these people have to bow down and submit!"
The man nodded slightly and dared not say more.
Shortly after, they arrived at the City Lord's mansion. The Longdu City Lord, upon learning of the situation, raised his eyebrows. "What audacity! Someone dares to cause trouble in Longdu!"
"Those people have many experts. Lord City Lord, you must help my Xia family!"
The eldest young master Xia cupped his fists. "Otherwise, my Xia family might face great misfortune!"
"Rest assured, I will send a few capable subordinates!" The Longdao City Lord waved his hand. "This is Longdu City, after all, the place I rule. No one dares to act recklessly!"
"If the City Lord does not go in person, this matter might not be suppressed!"
The eldest young master Xia's expression was serious. "They have at least over 10 Grandmasters."
"So many Grandmaster experts!" The Longdu City Lord frowned. "What exactly did you do to cause such a big problem?"
"It's all my fault for being foolish. Lord City Lord, please help me!" The eldest young master Xia pleaded earnestly.
"Since that's the case, I will go personally!" The Longdao City Lord said helplessly. He had received many benefits from the Xia family, and how could he not help them in their time of need.
"Thank you, Lord City Lord!" The eldest young master Xia's face lit up with joy. His arrogance in Longdu was due to the City Lord of Longdu being his backing. With the City Lord's promise to act, the matter could be easily resolved.
Soon after, many experts from the City Lord's mansion were dispatched towards the Xia family, attracting considerable attention.
The Longdu City Lord's mansion did not mobilize easily. This time, even the City Lord himself was personally involved, indicating that something significant was about to happen. Otherwise, why would they be so active?
Meanwhile, in the Xia family courtyard, the Xia family members had been apprehended, and even the Xia family head was tied to a tree. Gu Wen was calmly waiting while sipping tea.
Today, the Xia family was likely facing ruin.
However, at that moment, the Longdu City Lord, leading numerous experts, stormed into the courtyard, immediately confronting the Grandmasters of the Qingyun Sect.
Seeing the Xia family head tied up, the Longdu City Lord frowned. "What audacity! You dare to act so outrageously in Longdu City!"
"Who are you!" Gu Wen glanced over. "How dare you cause trouble here!"
"Bold! This is the Longdu City Lord!"
A Grandmaster spoke coldly. "You have quite the nerve to act like this!"
"The Longdu City Lord?" Gu Wen slowly stood up. "So what? The matters of my Qingyun Sect do not tolerate interference from outsiders!"
"Qingyun Sect!"
The Longdao City Lord trembled. "You are from the Qingyun Sect?"
"That's correct!" Gu Wen stated directly.
The Longdu City Lord's expression changed. He had heard of the Qingyun Sect, known for its many martial arts experts. Lord Lu of Jiangnan also had some reputation. This matter might prove difficult.