"If you take my granddaughter today, I will fight you to the death!"
The old man's imposing presence, with spiritual energy surging around him, indicated that he was prepared to go all out. Since things had reached this point, he might as well play his hand. There was no point in begging, and it was better to fight to the death for a slim chance of survival.
"You brat, do you really think you're so powerful?" Qian Dafu immediately burst into laughter. "If you have the guts, try it. I'll make sure you can't handle the consequences, and even make your whole village pay the price. Daring to be so arrogant here, you must be tired of living."
"Heaven is not benevolent, to have spawned a group of beasts like you. If that's the case, we might as well fight to the bitter end!" The old man spoke furiously. He had humbled himself before, but it was of no use. Now, all he could do was fight to the death.
"Abolish his spiritual energy!"
Qian Dafu's voice was icy and carried a chilling glint. As the town mayor of Jiulong Town, his authority was absolute. No one could defy him, and he would never allow such a thing to happen.
At Qian Dafu's command, several men beside him moved without hesitation, approaching the old man. Their eyes held a cold light, as if, in their view, everything was already decided.
On the streets of Jiulong Town, many onlookers watched with a hint of pity. The old man's actions resonated with them, as they might face similar predicaments in the future. If so, what would they do?
"His family has no labor force and cannot excavate many spirit mines. Can't some spirit stones be exempted?"
Several men nearby spoke out, appearing indignant. Perhaps, in their opinion, Qian Dafu's actions were truly excessive.
"All of you, shut up! Are you tired of living, to dare to challenge me!" Qian Dafu's voice was cold, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with displeasure.
At his words, everyone quickly fell silent, daring not to say another word. Qian Dafu was no ordinary person, and offending him would likely lead to dire consequences.
Meanwhile, several men immediately moved, beating the old man until his face was bruised and swollen, his surrounding spiritual energy gradually dissipating.
"Grandpa, Grandpa!"
The girl named Tuan Tuan cried out repeatedly, looking terrified. She was still young and didn't understand any of this. The scene before her filled her with resentment, and she glared fiercely at Qian Dafu, as if she could devour him.
"Little one, don't worry, I'll make sure your grandfather sees clearly!"
Qian Dafu smiled, his expression becoming even more indifferent, as if, in his eyes, everything he was doing was perfectly fine.
Inside the hotel, the proprietor shook his head. "What a sin! Jiulong Town wasn't like this before. Ever since that policy was implemented, the entire Jiulong Town has changed, to the point where I barely recognize it!"
Lu Fan also rose abruptly and stepped out of the hotel. He could not tolerate such things happening in the Northwest. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and Qian Dafu's actions filled him with anger.
"Young man, please don't be reckless. You're an outsider and can't stand to see this, but this is our normal situation!"
The proprietor quickly advised, "If you cause unnecessary trouble, you might not be able to leave Jiulong Town!"
"Just because of him?"
Lu Fan smiled, his gaze becoming indifferent. It seemed that, in his eyes, he didn't take the mayor of Jiulong Town seriously at all, otherwise, he wouldn't exude such a presence.
The proprietor tried to dissuade him further, but Lu Fan had already stopped listening. He turned and stepped out of the hotel.
On the street, not far away, a woman was about to intervene when she saw Lu Fan stride forward, exuding an imposing aura.
"Who gave you the audacity to do such a thing!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone turned to look at Lu Fan, their eyes casting peculiar glances. After all, in the entirety of Jiulong Town, no one dared to question Qian Dafu like this, and Qian Dafu was no ordinary person.
"Who are you, daring to meddle here?"
Qian Dafu said coldly, his gaze sweeping towards Lu Fan with a sharp intensity. He hadn't expected anyone to dare to step forward, and it was something he couldn't accept.
"Who I am is not important. What's important is who ordered you to do this!" Lu Fan said coldly. "If I remember correctly, the Heavenly Court Dynasty has many laws and regulations that are not to be misused by you people!"
"That may be true, but so what?" Qian Dafu immediately sneered. "I see you're not from Jiulong Town, which is why you dare to speak like this. But let me tell you, no matter who comes today, they won't get away unscathed. I advise you, young man, not to cause trouble here!" Su Dan Novel Network
"What if you insist?"
Lu Fan's eyes were sharp, carrying a chilling glint. Qian Dafu's actions filled him with great anger and displeasure.
"If you insist, then you, young man, need to consider whether you can withstand my methods!" Qian Dafu's eyes glinted coldly, his expression indifferent. He would not be lenient with people like Lu Fan.
"Is that so?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint appearing within them. He would not stand idly by when faced with someone like Qian Dafu.
"Damn it, you, a mere brat, dare to threaten me!"
Qian Dafu's voice was cold and carried a chilling glint. At that very moment, he looked at his subordinates and said, "Deal with this kid and let him know who the real emperor of Jiulong Town is!"
Lu Fan stood by, his expression exceptionally indifferent. He paid no mind to Qian Dafu's actions. If Qian Dafu truly intended to make a move, he would not let it slide.
Several men charged at Lu Fan unceremoniously, exuding a powerful aura. In the blink of an eye, they had closed in on Lu Fan, only to be sent flying by Lu Fan with a fierce repulse, blood spurting from their mouths. Even they hadn't expected Lu Fan to possess such capabilities.
"You audacious kid, how dare you act out here!" Qian Dafu's voice was icy. He was the emperor of Jiulong Town, and no one could defy his will. Lu Fan's actions naturally drew their displeasure.
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
Lu Fan said coldly, "Your actions are in violation of the Heavenly Court's laws. How can we allow you to bully us!"
"Well said!"
The crowd nodded in unison, a surge of spirit accompanying their words. Lu Fan's statement had struck a chord with them. After all, they were the true masters of Jiulong Town, and they had been suppressed by Qian Dafu for years, harboring deep dissatisfaction. Now that someone was stepping forward, they naturally had to support him.