"I truly didn't expect someone so young to possess Grandmaster-level strength!"
The man chuckled, "If he were a bit stronger, he might even be able to join the Dragon Group!"
"That person was hiding his true strength!" Han Bing stated directly, "If it were a real fight, you might not be his match!"
"He was hiding his strength too?" Jian Ying exclaimed, "Does that mean he's also reached our level?"
"That's not our concern!" Han Bing said coldly, "If we can't find the eccentric old man, it will be extremely dangerous for the Dragon Country!"
"I know, I know!" Jian Ying nodded helplessly, "I'm looking for him, aren't I!"
Returning to the Riverside Villa, Lu Fan finally let out a sigh of relief. The events of the day had filled him with a sense of unease.
"Sir, what's wrong?" Han Yunhai approached.
"Nothing!" Lu Fan said solemnly, "Be careful when acting in Chu Prefecture from now on. Don't easily get into conflicts with others, especially martial artists!"
"Sir, your words suggest you've encountered a master?" Han Yunhai was surprised, "Could it be that person's strength surpasses yours to make you say this?"
"There are always people better than you, and skies beyond the skies!" Lu Fan nodded, "Perhaps those people were the legendary mighty figures!"
"Mighty figures?" Gu Wen's figure appeared, "And several of them?"
"The martial path seems to be far more complex than we imagined!" Lu Fan nodded seriously.
Gu Wen and Han Yunhai fell into contemplation. If Lu Fan's words were true, then the world was truly teeming with powerful individuals.
In the following days, Lu Fan took Lin Ke to explore many places in Chu Prefecture, from the food streets to other attractions, their footprints were everywhere. To prevent Lin Xiaojia from feeling lonely, Lu Fan invited her along. Lin Ke was amiable and quickly became close friends with Lin Xiaojia.
Gu Wen, on the other hand, was swamped with work, diligently striving to expand Qingyun Group.
Just as they returned from their outing to the villa, Han Yunhai rushed in, "Sir, it seems something has happened at Wenfan Company!"
"Something happened?" Lu Fan asked in surprise, "Wenfan Company was just established a few days ago. Is someone causing trouble?"
"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics!" Han Yunhai gave a wry smile.
Lu Fan didn't say anything further and headed towards Wenfan Company.
At Wenfan Company, several bald men were aggressively present, their expressions unfriendly. "Boss Yang, we brothers aren't asking for much. A million a year, and from then on, no one in Chu Prefecture will bother you!"
"Brother Jin, it's not that I don't want to give it, but this amount of money is simply too much!" Yang Shiwen frowned, "The company has just opened..."
"Haven't you inquired?" Brother Jin said coldly, "Who in Chu Prefecture dares to defy my face? Don't mistake kindness for weakness!"
"Why should you be collecting money!" Yang Zixin said indignantly, "You haven't invested in the company, so why should you get dividends!"
"Little girl, you're new to society, aren't you!" Brother Jin said coldly, "Do you know who my cousin is? With just a word from him, he can shut down your pathetic company!"
Yang Zixin was about to retort, but Yang Shiwen stopped her. These people dared to cause such a scene, they were likely not ordinary individuals. If they were provoked, the consequences would be dire.
"Brother Jin, I know you have some influence in Chu Prefecture, but Wenfan Company is newly established, and we truly cannot afford that much money!" Yang Shiwen said in a low voice, "Could you be merciful and let us off the hook?"
"Brothers, smash it for me!"
Brother Jin threw his cigarette butt down, his demeanor even more overbearing. The men also showed no hesitation, moving to smash the equipment in Wenfan Company.
"You've got some nerve, daring to cause trouble here!"
Lu Fan strode in, followed closely by Han Yunhai, exuding a powerful aura.
Brother Jin glanced over, "Who is this kid? You're quite bold, interfering in my business?"
"I am a partner in Wenfan Company!" Lu Fan said with a cold smile, "It seems inappropriate for you to cause trouble here, doesn't it?"
"I don't care who you are!" Brother Jin said coldly, "If you can't come up with a million, the company can't stay open!"
"I'll give you a million, but I'm afraid you won't dare to take it," Lu Fan's expression turned icy.
"Oh ho, you've got a big mouth, kid!" Brother Jin sneered, "Who do you really think you are?"
"Han Yunhai, give him a million!" Lu Fan said indifferently, "If he dares to step out of this door, you know what to do!"
Han Yunhai nodded slightly and produced a check, "Here's a million, genuine and true. But be careful, there are many people in Chu Prefecture you can't afford to offend!"
Brother Jin's brow furrowed. Lu Fan casually produced a million and spoke with a veiled threat, making him somewhat wary.
"What, you don't dare to take it now?" Lu Fan shrugged, "It's not too late to regret it!"
"I never regret my actions!" Brother Jin sneered, taking the check and leaving Wenfan Company. He had considerable connections in Chu Prefecture, and his cousin was the well-known Boss Qian, so he wouldn't be the least bit afraid.
At this moment, Han Yunhai looked at Lu Fan, "Sir, should I send someone..."
"Handle this matter," Lu Fan waved his hand. If someone dared to bully him, he wouldn't hold back.
"Xiao Fan, where did you get a million?" Yang Shiwen frowned, "You must not cause trouble. That Brother Jin is not someone to be trifled with."
"Don't worry, Uncle. People like him deserve a lesson," Lu Fan said with a smile, reassuring him. "You don't need to worry too much, just leave it to me."
"Xiao Fan, you must be careful," Yang Zixin frowned.
"Don't worry, Sister Zixin. I have a stake in Wenfan Company too, and I absolutely will not allow anyone to provoke us!"
Lu Fan smiled and then left with Han Yunhai. Yang Shiwen and Yang Zixin, however, knitted their brows, curious about Lu Fan's true identity, not only having a subordinate but also being able to casually produce a million.
"It seems Xiao Fan is doing quite well," Yang Zixin said with anticipation, "Perhaps he can truly resolve this matter."
"He's the only bloodline of the Lu family. As his uncle, I'm incapable. If something were to happen to him, what would we do?" Yang Shiwen sighed helplessly.
"Dad, you don't need to worry too much. Xiao Fan managed well before without us, so he must have some connections in Chu Prefecture," Yang Zixin comforted with a smile. Previously, at Shen Wenqing's birthday, even Young Master Zhu treated Lu Fan with utmost respect. Although Lu Fan had offered an explanation, Yang Zixin hadn't believed it. Now it seemed Lu Fan indeed had other identities. However, this was for the best, at least he wouldn't be bullied, and they wouldn't have to worry too much.
Leaving Wenfan Company, Han Yunhai went to the Zhao family. Within Chu Prefecture, the Zhao family had many martial arts experts, so it was natural to borrow a few to assert dominance.
Meanwhile, Brother Jin was smug, having easily obtained a million, making him quite arrogant.
"Brother Jin, that kid seems to have a significant background!" A man beside him commented, "He dared to issue threats, so he must have backing."
"So what?" Brother Jin sneered, "No matter how powerful his backing is, it's not as great as mine!"