"The taste is indeed good!" Lu Fan took a bite and looked at Xuanwu, "Why aren't you eating?"
"I am filled with worry, the Ba Dao Sect will never give up," Xuanwu said. "Their sect leader is in Zhongzhou. Why don't we leave first, so we don't encounter them!"
"With Lord Lu here, even if you encounter them, he can ensure your safety," Han Yunhai chuckled. "You can eat and drink with peace of mind."
Xuanwu froze for a moment, then nodded solemnly. With Lu Fan present, he didn't need to worry too much. That was indeed a good point.
"I see you've been wandering around with no home. Why don't you join my Qingyun Sect?" Lu Fan looked at Xuanwu. "Your foundation is good, and you are now a half-step Grandmaster. If I'm not mistaken, you should break through to the Grandmaster realm before long."
"If honored sir does not mind, I will surely follow you to my death," Xuanwu quickly stood up, his eyes even more resolute.
Last time it was Niutou Mountain, and this time it was Zhongzhou. Both times Lu Fan had saved him, and he was naturally grateful.
"I am not forcing you, I just want to ask for your opinion," Lu Fan said with a smile. "If you are willing, I will welcome you. If you are not, I will definitely respect your wishes!"
"I have been an orphan since childhood, and I have been searching for my fellow disciples, but unfortunately, they went out to train and their fate is unknown," Xuanwu said. "Now that you are willing to take me in, it is my good fortune."
"That's wonderful!" Han Yunhai chuckled. "In the future, if we follow Lord Lu, we will surely have a bright future."
Xuanwu also nodded solemnly, and at the same time, a smile appeared on his face, and the worry on his face gradually disappeared.
However, at this moment, uninvited guests arrived at the barbecue stall. The Sect Leader of the Ba Dao Sect approached with an imposing aura, looking at Lu Fan. "If I'm not mistaken, you are Lord Lu from Jiangnan, right? Meeting you today is indeed extraordinary."
Lu Fan did not respond, still enjoying his skewers, as if the Ba Dao Sect Leader's words were like air, receiving no reply.
Shen Shan stood beside him, his face filled with embarrassment. He had held onto a sliver of hope that it wasn't Lu Fan, but upon seeing Lu Fan in person, his heart was already filled with fear.
"You truly have great courage! You dare to ignore our Sect Leader when he speaks to you!" the leading elder said coldly. "You attacked us earlier, and now you ignore our Sect Leader. You are simply ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
"One person's actions, one person bears. This matter started because of me," Xuanwu stepped forward. "If you want something, come at me!"
"Such backbone!" the Ba Dao Sect Leader said coldly. "When has my Ba Dao Sect ever suffered such humiliation? If you kneel and beg for mercy now, perhaps I can spare your life."
"What a joke!" Han Yunhai said coldly. "He is now a member of my Qingyun Sect. What are you, the Ba Dao Sect? How dare you speak so arrogantly here?"
"A half-step Grandmaster has the qualification to speak with me?" the Ba Dao Sect Leader said coldly, then looked at Lu Fan. "I know you are Lord Lu of Jiangnan and possess considerable strength, but I will never allow you to bully the Ba Dao Sect!"
Lu Fan stood up, and his aura instantly spread out. "Since you know my identity, how dare you be so unreasonable?"
The Ba Dao Sect Leader frowned. Although Lu Fan looked ordinary, his overall strength was not weak, and he naturally did not want conflict.
"Lord Lu, there must be some misunderstanding!" Shen Shan stepped forward with a smile. "This person has enmity with the Ba Dao Sect, and it should have nothing to do with your Qingyun Sect, right?"
"I just took him into the Qingyun Sect!" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Is there a problem?"
Shen Shan's expression changed. Lu Fan's words showed that he did not take the Ba Dao Sect seriously. Otherwise, given Lu Fan's personality, he would not have acted this way.
"Lord Lu, we are both Grandmasters, and we are both here to participate in the Martial Arts Convention!" the Ba Dao Sect Leader said directly. "Don't ruin the harmony for the sake of an irrelevant person!"
"I'll say it again!" Lu Fan's expression was cold. "He is a member of my Qingyun Sect. If anyone dares to touch him, the Qingyun Sect will absolutely not agree!"
"Lord Lu is determined to break ties!" the Ba Dao Sect Leader drew his great saber, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction.
The other members of the Ba Dao Sect were even more aggressive. Lu Fan was so young, even if he was a Grandmaster, his strength would not be that strong, so the Ba Dao Sect was not afraid.
Seeing the tense situation, many people looked on, including many martial artists.
These people were all here to observe the Martial Arts Convention, and now that there was a good show to watch, they would not easily miss it.
"Isn't that the Ba Dao Sect? Who is so bold to confront them!"
"Who knows! These people look quite ordinary, and they are probably not important figures. Confronting the Ba Dao Sect is not a good thing!"
Conversations continued on the street, and people watched with great curiosity.
"Sect Leader Ba Dao, this is Zhongzhou territory. Are you not afraid of offending the local powers by acting like this?" Gu Wen said coldly. "My Gu family is on good terms with Lord Lu. If you dare to make a move, you will be making an enemy of my Gu family today!"
"Gu family?" the Ba Dao Sect Leader was slightly surprised. "Are you the young master of the Gu family?"
"Indeed!" Gu Wen said directly. "It's best to stop here. I'm doing this for your own good. If you really make a move, with just a few of you, you are no match for my master!"
The Ba Dao Sect Leader was unconvinced, but with the Gu family behind Lu Fan, he did not dare to act rashly.
"Lord Lu, this feud is settled today!" the Ba Dao Sect Leader said coldly, then led his men away.
A disturbance was thus quelled. Lu Fan looked at Gu Wen. "You used the Gu family's name to speak. This is not good for the Gu family!"
"My master and the Gu family have a connection!" Gu Wen smiled. "Now that we are in Zhongzhou, the Gu family should naturally fulfill the duties of a host!"
"You are quite eloquent!" Han Yunhai chuckled. "But in this way, the Gu family and the Ba Dao Sect will probably have no further dealings!"
"The Gu family is a family of medicine and martial arts, with two Grandmasters in one lineage!" Gu Wen said confidently. "Before long, I will also step into the Grandmaster ranks. The mere Ba Dao Sect is not worth mentioning!"
"You are so confident, could it be that you have found a breakthrough?"
Lu Fan was surprised. "Otherwise, why would you be so confident?"
"Perhaps!" Gu Wen smiled. "I feel like I am getting closer and closer to the Grandmaster realm, and it might just be a matter of opportunity!" Su Dan Novel Network
"I have the same feeling!" Han Yunhai nodded. "It's just that this little opportunity, to grasp it, is extremely difficult!"
On the other side, the Ba Dao Sect Leader's face was grim. He had wanted to regain face, but now it seemed impossible.
Lu Fan had the protection of the Gu family behind him, and the Ba Dao Sect simply could not afford to offend him.
"Sect Leader, we came to Zhongzhou for the Martial Arts Convention. Why make enemies with others!" Shen Shan advised.
"Elder Shen, have you been scared witless by that fellow named Lu!" a white-haired elder said directly. "The Sect Leader is a Grandmaster, how can he endure such humiliation from others!"