"Such powerful spiritual energy!"
Li Ziming frowned slightly. He had originally intended to teach Lu Fan a lesson, but now, if they were to truly fight here, he might not be able to suppress Lu Fan.
"How can he be so strong!"
Lin Qingbei frowned. Back in Baishui City, Lu Fan's spiritual energy wasn't this formidable. Now, this level of energy was tens of times stronger than before.
"Li Ziming, you disappoint me!"
Chu Ting shook her head. "Your courage is lacking, and your spiritual energy is inferior. I'd rather marry him than you!"
Li Ziming was furious. He glared at Lu Fan. As the young master of the Li family, he possessed great talent and was respected by many. However, being treated this way by Lu Fan today was unbearable.
Li Ziming formed a claw with his hand and lunged towards Lu Fan. A gust of wind followed his every move.
Lu Fan frowned slightly and stepped forward, moving towards the outside of the tavern. A duel between experts could destroy the tavern in an instant. The tavern owner was an honest man, and Lu Fan did not want him to suffer collateral damage.
Seeing Lu Fan flee, Li Ziming pursued, his gaze becoming sharper, even the corners of his mouth curling up. In his eyes, Lu Fan was fleeing because he was no match, and he had gained the upper hand.
Unfortunately, upon reaching the street, Lu Fan turned slightly. "I don't want to fight you, not because I fear you, but because I abide by the rules of Beihai City. If you continue to attack, I will fight back!"
"Enough nonsense. If you have the ability, then come at me!"
Li Ziming's expression was cold, filled with overwhelming momentum. Now that he had the advantage, he would not let Lu Fan off easily.
Seeing Li Ziming's expression, Lu Fan immediately sneered. "I didn't want to make things difficult for you, but it seems that's no longer possible!"
As their eyes met, Lu Fan's spiritual energy churned within him. A powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from his palm. With a casual palm strike, he exuded a formidable aura.
Li Ziming showed no fear and struck first. As a peak Spiritual Master, he was considered a top talent among the younger generation in Yun Prefecture. Lu Fan, unknown and unremarkable, was hardly his opponent.
Boom...
In an instant, a roaring sound erupted. Li Ziming fell to the ground, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, filled with disbelief. "How is this possible? How can you be so strong!"
"Nothing is impossible!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "Even if you are from one of the three great families, you should still abide by the rules of Beihai City. The world is vast, and there are always those stronger than you. No one can remain invincible forever!"
The onlookers stood stunned, incredulous. They knew very well who Li Ziming was, yet he had lost, and so miserably.
"To be able to defeat a peak Spiritual Master, could he be a Great Spiritual Master?"
Chu Ting's expression shifted slightly, and she looked astonished. Among the younger generation, those who could reach the Great Spiritual Master realm were exceedingly rare, not just in Yun Prefecture, but throughout the entire White Dragon Dynasty.
"Miss, I told you earlier that Beihai City is full of hidden talents!"
Steward Wu spoke, "We must not be careless, or we might bring trouble upon ourselves. While the Chu family's influence is considerable in Yun Prefecture, Miss, don't forget that besides Yun Prefecture, top talents from other prefectures will also come to Beihai City, awaiting entry into Beihai Academy!"
Chu Ting nodded slightly. She was well aware of this. However, she had assumed that even the top talents from other prefectures would not be much different from her. But now, it seemed that was not the case.
"You dare to injure our young master!"
An elder strode forward, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan.
"If he hadn't made the first move, why would I have attacked him!"
Lu Fan's expression was cold. "I hope there won't be a next time."
Just then, at the end of Beihai City, red-armored soldiers suddenly appeared. These soldiers, clad in red armor, exuded a powerful and eerie aura, causing the people on the street to retreat, even with fear.
In the center of the red-armored soldiers, a middle-aged man rode a warhorse, advancing towards Lu Fan and the others, exuding boundless power.
"According to Beihai City rules, regardless of any grievances, fighting is forbidden within Beihai City. Otherwise, it is considered a defiance of Beihai City!"
The City Lord of Beihai City spoke coldly, looking at Lu Fan and Li Ziming.
"City Lord, I am the young master of the Li family from Yun Prefecture. My father sends his regards!"
Li Ziming stood up and smiled.
"The Li family of Yun Prefecture?"
The City Lord of Beihai City frowned. Although he was affiliated with Beihai Academy, the Li family of Yun Prefecture was not to be trifled with, and he did not want to offend them.
"Young Master Li, what exactly happened?"
The City Lord of Beihai City narrowed his eyes. "Fighting is prohibited within Beihai City. Your actions have violated the academy's rules!"
"We are well aware of that!"
Li Ziming smiled. "Actually, we weren't fighting just now, but sparring. Perhaps the commotion was too great, which is why it alarmed the City Lord!"
The City Lord of Beihai City frowned and looked at Lu Fan. "Is it as he says? You were just sparring?"
"Indeed!"
Lu Fan smiled. "We were just sparring, and there are no grudges between us."
The City Lord of Beihai City nodded slightly. "That is for the best."
"City Lord, please don't listen to their nonsense!"
Chu Ting exclaimed. "They were not sparring at all, but fighting. Those like them should be expelled from Beihai City. I can testify to this!"
"When even the parties involved say it was sparring, then it's definitely not wrong!"
The City Lord of Beihai City waved his hand and led the red-armored soldiers away. These were the arrangements of Beihai Academy, and there were many red-armored soldiers throughout the city.
These soldiers were extremely powerful, and their armor was made of special materials, making Beihai City's overall combat strength quite considerable.
After the City Lord left, Li Ziming smiled. "You are very strong, I will remember this. When we reach Beihai Academy, I will challenge you again!"
"Even then, you won't be able to defeat me!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. He then turned and left.
Li Ziming was furious but helpless. He was no match for Lu Fan, and dealing with Lu Fan would not be easy.
Chu Ting stood stunned and somewhat displeased. Neither Lu Fan was apprehended, nor was Li Ziming expelled from Beihai City, leaving her filled with helplessness.
Upon returning to the tavern, as Lu Fan was about to go upstairs, he stopped. His gaze was fixed on a woman in front of him. This woman's demeanor was extremely similar to Long Yi's. Although she was dressed in ancient attire, Lu Fan could recognize her at a glance.
"Long Yi?"
Lu Fan called out tentatively. He wasn't sure if this woman was Long Yi, but her demeanor and features were too similar.
The woman was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at Lu Fan.