Lu Fan stood by, his surprise evident. He hadn't expected Bi Yao's methods to be so decisive, eliminating them all in the blink of an eye. These were, after all, peak Grand Spirit Masters.
"Are you alright?"
Long Yi also walked over, asking Lu Fan, "Fortunately, Senior Sister Bi Yao was worried and came to meet you. I didn't expect you to actually be in danger."
"I didn't expect them to target me either!"
Lu Fan frowned slightly, casting a cold glance at Xia Donghai. Xia Donghai had wanted his alchemist badge and even intended to kill him. How could Lu Fan tolerate such actions?
"Junior Brother Lu, how should this brat be dealt with?"
Long Yi asked Lu Fan, looking at Xia Donghai with a hostile gaze.
"Since he tried to take my life, what use is there in keeping him?"
Lu Fan's expression was cold. "Kill him directly!"
Bi Yao was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so ruthless. Although the three elders had also died at Bi Yao's hands, Xia Donghai was no ordinary person. He was the eldest son of the Xia family from Dan City. A single misstep could cause a major disturbance.
"You can't kill me. If anything happens to me, the Xia family will never let you go!"
Xia Donghai's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said in a stern voice, "You'd better think carefully. If you want to leave Dan City alive, you must let me go obediently, otherwise, you will face certain death."
"You want to deal with me and then expect me to let you go?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I can't do that."
"Don't forget, I am not only from the Xia family but also from the Alchemist Guild. If you kill me, even President Lei won't let you off!" Xia Donghai threatened coldly.
"I am someone who fears threats the least!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I'd like to see how the Xia family reacts after I kill you!"
Xia Donghai's expression changed. He had never expected Lu Fan to speak like this, let alone intend to spare him.
Thinking this, Xia Donghai did not dare to hesitate and quickly fled backward. He didn't want to die an untimely death. As a Rank Two Alchemist and the young master of the Xia family, his future was boundless. How could he perish like this?
"It won't be that easy to escape!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, took a step forward, and blocked Xia Donghai abruptly. "After reaching this point, you're likely beyond salvation!"
"Quite a boastful tone!"
Xia Donghai said coldly, "If I die, the Xia family will never forgive you. At that time, you will be in dire straits!"
"As I said before, your threats are not worth mentioning!"
Lu Fan gave a cold laugh, drew his Tai Xu Sword, and in a flash, struck down Xia Donghai without any mercy.
"It seems we need to leave Dan City tonight!"
Bi Yao said solemnly, "If this matter gets out, the Xia family will surely not let it go."
"In that case, let's leave now!" Lu Fan said softly. "Since Xia Donghai did this, how can I not take his life!"
Faced with these words, Bi Yao could only offer a wry smile. Knowing Lu Fan's character, he didn't say anything more.
Upon returning to the inn, they packed their belongings and prepared to leave Dan City.
At this moment, the Xia family had already received the news. The head of the Xia family, accompanied by many experts, arrived at the Alchemist Guild, looking extremely imposing.
President Lei, having just finished bathing, was surprised to see the Xia family members. "Head of the Xia family, why have you come? Has something happened to warrant such a grand mobilization?"
"President Lei, I know you are a Rank Four Alchemist and a member of the Dan Tower," the head of the Xia family said coldly. "But no matter what, my Xia family must seek justice for this matter."
"What exactly happened?"
President Lei frowned. He had never seen the head of the Xia family so serious, which made him somewhat perplexed.
"My son, Xia Donghai, died an unnatural death at the hands of the competition winner," the head of the Xia family said coldly. "Should the Alchemist Guild not intervene in this matter?"
"How is that possible? While Junior Brother Lu has extraordinary talent, he wouldn't do such a thing." President Lei shook his head. "Is there perhaps a misunderstanding?"
"Are you saying that I have misunderstood him, President Lei?"
The head of the Xia family said coldly, "I have received confirmed intelligence that he has already left Dan City. If the Alchemist Guild does not provide an explanation, I will not rest!"
President Lei frowned. If this was indeed the case, the Alchemist Guild did bear some responsibility. After all, Xia Donghai was a member of the Alchemist Guild.
"Why are you being so unreasonable? What does this matter have to do with us?" Lin Qingya frowned. "Moreover, the full story of this incident hasn't even been clarified, and you're here at the Alchemist Guild, trying to exert your influence by proxy. Do you really think the Alchemist Guild fears you?"
"Miss Lin indeed has a sharp tongue. How would the Alchemist Guild fear my Xia family!" The head of the Xia family smiled. "But this incident occurred within Dan City, and most importantly, the perpetrator is the number one person from the Alchemy Competition. Does the Alchemist Guild not owe an answer for this matter? My Xia family will not give up!"
Lin Qingya was about to speak again when President Lei stopped her. He then looked at the head of the Xia family. "Head of the Xia family, what you say is correct. The Alchemist Guild bears some responsibility for this matter. I will accompany you to pursue them. I believe there must be some other reason behind this."
The head of the Xia family snorted coldly and said no more.
In truth, he knew why Xia Donghai had died. The scheme to snatch the Alchemist Guild's badge was his doing. However, he had never expected that even with three peak Grand Spirit Masters sent, they would still perish, and Xia Donghai himself would not survive.
All of this had exceeded his control, enraging the head of the Xia family and filling him with dissatisfaction.
Now, he could only attribute the matter to the Alchemist Guild. This way, he could force President Lei to personally intervene. Then, dealing with Lu Fan and the others would naturally not be a problem.
Just as they left Dan City, Lu Fan suddenly stopped and said, "I don't think it's right to just leave like this. After all, the fault doesn't lie with me, but with Xia Donghai. If he hadn't attacked me, I wouldn't have killed him!"
"Then what do you plan to do?" Bi Yao asked, frowning. Su Dan Novel Network
"I want to go back and explain this matter clearly to President Lei!" Lu Fan stated directly. "So that President Lei doesn't misunderstand, as I am not someone who acts recklessly."
"But the Xia family has a vast number of experts. Returning now might be dangerous," Long Yi interjected.
"How about this, you guys head back to the academy first. Once I've settled this matter, I'll join you at the academy!" Lu Fan said earnestly.
"What are you talking about!"
Bi Yao waved his hand. "Since you're going to the Alchemist Guild, I'll go with you. After all, things have come to this."