In the dungeon, Chen Jianbei was extremely dejected. He never expected to be captured and end up in such a pathetic state. After all, in Xuan Di City, he was like a tyrant, whom no one dared to provoke. Now, everything was drastically different; someone had captured him and was even acting arrogantly.
However, he would not let this matter rest. His eyes glinted with cold light. Once he returned to the Chen family, he would make Lu Fan pay. As the son of the Chen family patriarch, how could he allow others to act so brazenly?
"Young Master Chen, I am truly sorry. It seems we captured the wrong person!"
Lei Batian hurried over, his expression amiable, as if he were afraid of offending the Young Master Chen before him. He knew very well that this venerable figure was not to be trifled with. If they managed to offend him, they would likely suffer dire consequences.
"What is going on here?"
Young Master Chen said coldly, "You really have quite the nerve to even lay a hand on me!"
"Young Master Chen, please calm your anger. The newly arrived ascendant did not understand the rules and offended Young Master Chen. However, Young Master Chen can rest assured, I will definitely teach that kid a good lesson and will absolutely not let him off the hook!" Lei Batian said repeatedly.
"You are quite sensible!"
Chen Jianbei said coldly, "However, it is easier to invite a god than to send one away. Since you have invited me in, it will not be so easy to get me out!"
"This..."
Lei Batian's expression changed slightly. This was precisely what he feared. With Chen Jianbei speaking like this, it seemed he was determined to have his way with Lu Fan. If that were the case, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to Lu Fan.
"Elder Cousin Chen, this matter is indeed the fault of our City Lord's Mansion, but this is, after all, the City Lord's Mansion. If trouble arises here, it might be difficult to resolve," Lei Batian spoke again.
"Are you threatening me?"
Young Master Chen said coldly, "To tell you the truth, I don't care about that. Even if Xuan Di were here, I would still tear that kid to shreds. Moreover, even Xuan Di probably wouldn't stop me. He is merely an ordinary ascendant, what qualifications does he have to challenge me?"
"You speak the truth!"
Lei Batian said repeatedly, "A person like him is not worth your anger. It would be better to let it go. Why bother with so much?"
"Stop your nonsense. I will stay here today and not leave. When my Chen family members arrive, they will definitely make that kid pay," Young Master Chen's voice was icy, his tone carrying an air of arrogance. He clearly did not take this matter seriously at all.
Facing these words, Lei Batian was also somewhat helpless, not knowing what to do. Now that he had offended the Elder Cousin Chen, even he couldn't escape the consequences, especially since he was the captain of the guard.
In his helplessness, Lei Batian went to the outside of the dungeon and said to Steward Wu, "Steward Wu, what do you think we should do about this? Elder Cousin Chen refuses to come out. If the Chen family patriarch personally comes here, I'm afraid..."
Steward Wu frowned. He had not expected the Chen family's young master to act this way.
"This is a mess you caused, you kid. Go and release him yourself!" Steward Wu said.
"As a guard of Xuan Di City, I naturally have to abide by the rules of Xuan Di City. He did not abide by the rules of Xuan Di City, so arresting him should not be a problem, right?" Lu Fan shrugged. "Steward Wu, you saying this makes it seem like I was wrong."
"You stubborn brat!" Steward Wu shook his head helplessly and walked directly into the dungeon. At this point, if the matter was not resolved quickly, it would be extremely destabilizing for the entire Xuan Di City.
After all, as the steward of Xuan Di City, he naturally had to set an example and manage everything well for Xuan Di, otherwise, he would be an incompetent steward.
In his helplessness, Steward Wu entered the dungeon and walked towards Young Master Chen. "Young Master Chen, I hope you've been well. I didn't expect that after a few days apart, Young Master Chen would appear so spirited."
"So it's Steward Wu!" Young Master Chen narrowed his eyes. "You're not here to be a peacemaker, are you? I'm telling you, if that kid isn't dealt with, I won't leave today!"
"Young Master Chen is joking. He is just an ordinary ascendant, how can he be compared to Young Master Chen? Young Master Chen should not stoop to his level. After you leave, I will naturally deal with him."
"In the entirety of Xuan Di City, who doesn't know that Steward Wu is the most protective of his own? I'm afraid after I leave, that kid will still be at large. I won't do such a foolish thing."
Young Master Chen said coldly, "If you don't give me an explanation today, it won't be acceptable!"
Steward Wu's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected Young Master Chen to be so persistent and unyielding, which made him even more helpless.
"Young Master Chen, he is just an ordinary ascendant, why bother with him!" Lei Batian spoke again. "After all, if this continues and reaches Xuan Di, it might not be good!"
"I want it to reach Xuan Di's attention, to make this guard look bad," Chen Jianbei said coldly. "I'd like to see if Xuan Di stands with him or with me!"
"You are the young master of the Chen family, so naturally, he will stand with you!" Steward Wu smiled. "I will have that kid come to apologize immediately. At that time, please give me some face, Young Master Chen, and do not make things difficult for the people involved, as they are not having an easy time!" Sudan Novel Network
"Steward Wu's words have a hidden meaning, I don't quite understand!" Young Master Chen said with dissatisfaction. "What do you mean by me making things difficult for him? Do I need him to lecture me when I'm doing things in Xuan Di City?"
Steward Wu gave an awkward smile but didn't say anything further. He hadn't expected Chen Jianbei to be so arrogant, completely disregarding everyone else. If it weren't for his apprehension of the Chen family, Steward Wu wouldn't have acted like this.
Lu Fan was dragged by Jian Yu to the dungeon, but he didn't say a word. Making him bow his head was not an easy task. Even if it was Young Master Chen, in Lu Fan's eyes, he was nothing significant.
"If you kneel and beg for mercy now, I might still spare your life!" Young Master Chen looked at Lu Fan. "Otherwise, your death is imminent, and you'll have plenty to deal with then!"
"If you want me to kneel and beg for mercy, you probably don't have that qualification yet!" Lu Fan said coldly. "No matter how capable your Chen family is, with a degenerate like you, it is the Chen family's misfortune!"
Lei Batian stood by, his face somewhat flushed. Not only did Lu Fan not apologize, but he also uttered such words, which made people feel a sense of unease. If there was even a slight misstep, everything could be ruined.
Steward Wu's expression also turned unpleasant. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so direct, even showing no mercy. This was likely a path to self-destruction, and even he couldn't save him.