"I was merely sighing casually, why must you take it so seriously?" Boss Chu said indignantly. "Our five major consortiums are all under the command of the Master. Our statuses are equal. If you point fingers at me like this, are you considering yourself important?"
"I am not pointing fingers, I just hope you don't speak carelessly," Fatty Chen said directly. "The Master will be fine. Since we followed the Master, we must be loyal to the Master."
"I cannot accept what you're saying!" Boss Chu said displeased. "In what way am I not loyal to the Master? I was just curious and said a few words, and you are confronting me like this!"
"If you were truly loyal to the Master, you wouldn't be concerned with so many things!" Fatty Chen said directly. "We all navigate the business world, how can you not see it!"
"Fatty Chen, don't think that just because you are close to the Master, you can lecture me here. I don't buy that!"
Boss Chu said coldly, "You don't have the authority to order me around here."
Just as Fatty Chen was about to speak, Old Man Zhao stepped forward. "Both of you, say a few less words! Today's battle by the West Lake not only concerns the Master, but also our future!"
"Old Man Zhao, it's not that I want to say too much. I can understand Fatty Chen's desire to be loyal to the Master, but him pointing fingers at me is his mistake," Boss Chu said directly. "After all, we are all equals, why should we put on a bad face for each other."
Fatty Chen suppressed his anger, feeling a surge of indignation. Boss Chu's words were indeed not wrong, but he felt deeply unhappy, though he couldn't pinpoint why.
"Boss Chu certainly has quite the presence!"
Suddenly, a voice echoed from the observation tower. Han Yunhai strode in, his expression even more indifferent.
Seeing the person approaching, Boss Chu was startled and quickly rose to greet him. "So it's Sect Leader Han! Weren't you below?"
"It's not yet noon, and Gui Jianchou hasn't appeared. I've come up for a moment," Han Yunhai said, narrowing his eyes. "I heard your entire conversation just now."
"Sect Leader Han, please don't mind us. We were just chatting casually, we didn't mean anything else," Boss Chu said hurriedly. "If this reaches the Master's ears, he'll think I'm disloyal to him!"
"Hmph!"
Han Yunhai snorted coldly. "Whether you are loyal or not, the Master knows. Just do your own job. If you displease the Master one day, you might not escape disaster!"
After being reprimanded, Boss Chu repeatedly nodded, not daring to show any slight. Even treated this way, he dared not be too arrogant.
When one is under another's roof, one must bow. Han Yunhai was someone Lu Fan valued most, how could he easily offend him.
"Brother Han, how is the situation below?" Fatty Chen cupped his fists. "Has the Master arrived?"
"The Master will naturally come," Han Yunhai said. "As for whether Gui Jianchou dares to accept the challenge, that remains to be seen."
"If the Master wins, it will be quite beneficial to us," Fatty Chen said with a smile. "But if he loses... I wonder if the Master will be in danger?"
"The martial path is different from the business path," Han Yunhai waved his hand. "If he loses, his life might be in jeopardy."
Fatty Chen nodded slightly. He knew this, but he was unwilling to accept it.
Many onlookers had gathered by the West Lake, including Xiao Qi and Lin Ke. To get a closer view, they had specifically come to the base of the observation tower by the West Lake.
"This spot is the highest point. If a battle truly happens, we'll definitely be able to see it clearly," Xiao Qi said excitedly. "I wonder if Lord Lu is handsome. He looked good at the martial arts大会, but he wore a mask so I couldn't see his face."
"He should be quite handsome!" Lin Ke smiled slightly and looked towards the observation tower. "Why don't we go to the top floor of the observation tower? It should be clearer from there."
"What do you know? The top floor of the observation tower has long been monopolized by the big shots from various factions,"
Xiao Qi said. "They wouldn't easily miss such a spectacular moment. Besides, the top floor of the observation tower is quite expensive, not something we commoners can afford."
Lin Ke nodded at this statement, finding it reasonable.
By noon, there was still no movement by the West Lake, causing many to be surprised, wondering if the rumors were true.
After all, the information they received was merely hearsay. If the rumors were false, they had come for nothing.
With this thought, many felt discontent and impatient.
However, at that moment, the sound of a bamboo flute arose, spreading throughout the West Lake. The flute's melody was leisurely and continuous, refreshing the mind.
Many felt that the flute music could improve their blood circulation and had great benefits.
In the middle of the West Lake, a young man in white stood on the water, holding a long flute, his expression exceedingly indifferent.
"Is this Gui Jianchou?"
On the shore of the West Lake, many young girls cried out in surprise, their eyes filled with tenderness. The white-clothed youth held a long flute, like an ancient scholar. His slender figure, coupled with his ethereal aura, caused a stir among many. Su Dan Novel Network.
On the observation tower, Han Yunhai frowned. Gui Jianchou was not only powerful but also skilled in soul-capturing techniques. Although his appearance was ordinary, he could ensnare people in illusions, making many young girls infatuated.
"Shameless!" Little White Dragon exclaimed. "This kind of trick can only fool ordinary people. Anyone with some strength can break free from his flute music!"
"His strength is nearly that of a Grandmaster. If he were to use other methods, perhaps even I would be trapped by his flute music," Han Yunhai said directly. "Things are by no means that simple!"
"Is this person that powerful?" Fatty Chen frowned. He did not want Lu Fan to be in danger, which was why his brow was furrowed.
In the center of the lake, the white-clothed youth stood tall. The surging river flowed beneath his feet, astonishing everyone.
The ability to stand alone on the water seemed to surpass their imagination, yet it was happening before their eyes, leaving them in deep thought.
"The three-day deadline has arrived, why is there still no sign!"
Gui Jianchou stood on the river, looking around with a cold expression. He had come on the orders of the Ghost Gate Master and would naturally not give up.
Unfortunately, in response to this question, the center of the lake remained silent, leaving everyone in doubt.
Lu Fan had accepted Gui Jianchou's challenge, and even the date had been set. Now, he had not appeared, leading everyone to speculate whether Lu Fan was afraid.