"Who do you think you are, talking to me like that!" Chen Jianbei said coldly, "Now get lost!"
Lu Fan, however, paid him no mind. The aura around him grew stronger, even carrying a hint of anger. Chen Jianbei's actions further displeased him.
"What, you want to lay hands on me?" Chen Jianbei said coldly, "Do you know who I am? Do you know where you are? A lowly ascensioner like you dares to act so brazenly before me?"
"In the entirety of the Heavenly Realm, most are ascensioners. Are you discriminating against everyone?" Lu Fan said coldly, "You have violated the rules of Xuan Emperor City, and therefore, you must be apprehended. This is also the rule of Xuan Emperor City!"
"Ridiculous, I am the young master of the Chen family!" Chen Jianbei said coldly, "If you have the guts, boy, try and touch me!"
Lu Fan immediately sneered, his aura intensifying. He had not intended to make a move, but Chen Jianbei was too arrogant. What was even more detestable was that the old saint had done nothing wrong and was killed outright. Lu Fan could not tolerate such a matter.
In that instant, Lu Fan grabbed Chen Jianbei by the neck. With a slight exertion of force, Chen Jianbei would likely meet a tragic end, without even a chance to gasp for breath.
Concurrently, many of the Chen family's experts frowned and said to Lu Fan, "Boy, don't mess around. This is our young master. If anything happens to him, you'll lose your life!"
"Is that so!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, his expression growing indifferent. He looked at Chen Jianbei and said, "If I apply a little more pressure, do you think you'll be finished?"
"You dare!"
Chen Jianbei was a little nervous and worried. His life was currently in Lu Fan's hands. If Lu Fan was truly reckless, he would be in dire straits.
"What is there to dare!" Lu Fan's spiritual energy surged, accompanied by a powerful aura.
Chen Jianbei's face turned ashen, "Boy, don't mess around. If anything happens to me, I'll make you pay dearly!"
Lu Fan scoffed at his words, "Weren't you messing around just now? Do I have to be wary of that?"
"I did not attack you, why are you insistent on holding onto me!" Young Master Chen pleaded, "If you let me go, I naturally won't hold it against you!"
"My apologies, but I must enforce the rules of Xuan Emperor City, so you need to go to Xuan Emperor City's prison!" Lu Fan shrugged, a cold smile playing on his lips.
Faced with these words, Chen Jianbei's face turned ashen. He never imagined Lu Fan would be so stubborn, leaving him flustered. He, the esteemed young master of the Chen family, was being forced to walk by Lu Fan. How could he face people after this?
With this thought, Chen Jianbei's anger flared, coupled with immense displeasure. Unfortunately, he was powerless. His life was in Lu Fan's hands, and any misstep could cost him his life.
This was a great humiliation for him.
"What should we do? The young master has been captured, what are we going to do now!" many people exclaimed, their looks suggesting more distress. This was the young master of the Chen family. Within Xuan Emperor City, among the three great families, there were existences of Half-Emperor. These were terrifying beings who surpassed ordinary Great Saints, second only to the Xuan Emperor himself in power.
Some time later, Lu Fan had indeed brought Young Master Chen into the dungeon. Young Master Chen looked wronged. He never imagined that he, the proud eldest young master of the Chen family, would be thrown into prison simply for killing an ascensioner. How could he tolerate this?
After completing his task, Lu Fan left the dungeon. However, Jian Yu stood before him, "Doing this will only bring you trouble. I know you can't stand him, and you feel wronged for the old saint just now, but you should understand that the Heavenly Realm has always operated on the law of the strong. If we, the weak, offend these powerful individuals, the outcome will always be..." Su Dan Novel Network
"Thank you for your concern, but you don't need to persuade me. I have my reasons for what I do!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Everything has a price. Young Master Chen arbitrarily killed a saint, which is a violation of Xuan Emperor City's rules, so I must deal with him according to the regulations!"
Jian Yu looked helpless. His personality was the opposite of Lu Fan's. In any situation, he prioritized his own safety to ensure long-term development. This was why he had been able to endure and ascend.
As they were conversing, Lei Batian walked over, looking rather flustered, "Boy, you've caused me big trouble. Did you capture the young master of the Chen family?"
"He arbitrarily killed a saint in Xuan Emperor City, violating the city's rules. Of course, I had to capture him!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Didn't the captain tell me this?"
"Are you stupid? Don't you know who he is? The Chen family has a Half-Emperor. Do you understand what kind of existence that is?" Lei Batian quickly said, "If the Chen family patriarch finds out you've captured his son, how could he let it go? You'll be in serious trouble!"
"I am acting strictly according to Xuan Emperor City's rules. If anyone violates the rules, I naturally cannot let them have their way!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his words appearing indifferent, as if all of this were normal in his eyes.
Faced with these words, Lei Batian was somewhat helpless. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak in such a manner, leaving him at a loss for words.
At the same time, Steward Wu arrived with many people, looking furious, "Captain Lei, what's going on? I just heard you captured the young master of the Chen family? Don't you know that the Chen family is not to be offended? You've been captain of the guard for so many years, do I still need to tell you this?"
"I'll go release him now!" Lei Batian bowed and scraped, not directly exposing Lu Fan.
"I was the one who captured him, not the captain," Lu Fan interjected. "Steward Wu, you don't need to blame the captain. I acted in accordance with Xuan Emperor City's rules, and I did nothing wrong!"
"You have quite the nerve, boy, but it depends on the timing!" Steward Wu glared, then said to Lei Batian, "Hurry up and release him. If the Chen family patriarch finds out and comes to the City Lord's Mansion to demand his son, and the Xuan Emperor finds out, we'll be in grave trouble!"
Lei Batian quickly nodded, not daring to delay. He headed towards the dungeon, looking somewhat fearful. In the entire Heavenly Realm, one had to be subservient and fearful to live peacefully. If one acted lawlessly, they would likely die there before long.