Leaving Tianxia Mingchu, Lu Fan headed towards Jiangjing Bieyuan, enjoying the leisurely journey.
However, as he neared Jiangjing Bieyuan, blinding car headlights suddenly illuminated the road ahead. Four or five figures emerged from a car, armed with weapons and with their faces masked.
Observing the individuals before him, Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and let out a cold smirk. These people were clearly targeting him.
In an instant, the men surrounded Lu Fan, saying coldly, "Kid, this is your fate. Don't blame us when you're in the underworld!"
"Even if I die, I want to die knowing why!" Lu Fan chuckled. "Who sent you?"
"That's not for you to know!"
The leading man spoke coldly and immediately attacked. They were paid to eliminate problems, and they wouldn't be negligent.
Unfortunately, before the man could unleash his weapon, Lu Fan slapped him away with a palm strike, sneering, "With just you lot, I doubt you can send me to the underworld!"
The others exchanged glances and charged at Lu Fan, their eyes filled with ferocity.
They made a living from this, and failing to deal with Lu Fan would certainly tarnish their reputation.
However, in Lu Fan's hands, these men were like playthings, utterly insignificant. In a flash, they were severely injured by Lu Fan and turned to ashes.
From a corner, Old Qin watched the scene, his heart filled with shock. He had thought dealing with Lu Fan would be easy, but he never imagined Lu Fan possessed such strength.
"A martial artist! He's actually a martial artist!"
Old Qin muttered. Just as he prepared to flee, a voice rang out.
"Since you've come, why the rush to leave?"
In a flash, Lu Fan appeared before Old Qin, like a ghost.
"You..." Old Qin frowned. "What do you want?"
"You sent people to kill me, and now you ask me what I want?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Isn't that a bit improper?"
"I know you're a martial artist, but I am also a man of martial arts!" Old Qin threatened. "Young man, don't be arrogant!"
"Is that so?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and sent a flying leaf from his hand, instantly splitting a large tree in front of him in two, exuding a powerful aura.
"A Grandmaster! These are the methods of a Grandmaster!"
Old Qin was filled with astonishment. "How is this possible? How can you be a Grandmaster at such a young age!"
"Have you heard of Lord Lu of Jiangnan?" Lu Fan asked with a faint smile.
"You are Lord Lu of Jiangnan?"
Old Qin knelt with a thud. "This humble one failed to recognize your status and has offended you, my lord. I beg for your mercy!"
He could never have imagined that Lu Fan was the renowned Lord Lu of Jiangnan. If not for Lu Fan's Grandmaster-level skills, he would never have believed that Lord Lu of Jiangnan was so young.
"I do not offend those who do not offend me!" Lu Fan stated coldly. "You tried to kill me, how can I spare you!"
Old Qin trembled violently, stood up, and bolted backward, his heart filled with despair. Despite his strong will to survive, how could he escape from a Grandmaster?
He had barely taken a step when Old Qin's body ignited, turning into nothingness in an instant.
After finishing this, Lu Fan nonchalantly walked towards Jiangjing Bieyuan.
At the banquet today, he had already been displeased with Li Qingwen. If it weren't for Shen Xiaoxiao's birthday, Lu Fan would have acted long ago. Now that they had come to his doorstep, Lu Fan would show no mercy.
As soon as he returned to Jiangjing Bieyuan, Lu Fan smelled a delicious aroma of cooking. Lin Xiaojia, having taken off his chef's attire, hurried to say, "My lord, you're back?"
"Don't call me 'my lord' anymore!" Lu Fan said softly. "Just call me Brother Lu. I promised Grandma Viper that you wouldn't be wronged, and you are not my subordinate."
"This..." Lin Xiaojia hesitated. Lu Fan had helped him too much; his heart was filled with reverence and boundless gratitude.
"What, are you not even listening to me now?" Lu Fan asked with displeasure.
"Of course not," Lin Xiaojia said quickly. "Brother Lu!"
"That's more like it!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and looked at the table full of dishes. "I haven't eaten yet either. Let's all eat together!"
Lin Xiaojia also nodded hastily. He had prepared this meal all afternoon, waiting for Lu Fan's return.
"I sense a bit of internal energy within you. It seems the tribal bloodline is indeed extraordinary!" Lu Fan stated directly. "With time, you will surely avenge your loved ones!"
"If not for Brother Lu, I would have likely lost my head long ago!"
Lin Xiaojia said solemnly, "When the time comes and I achieve great success, I will repay this great kindness!"
"Look at you, always like this!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes.
At this moment, Han Yunhai and Gu Wen also arrived, their faces beaming with joy.
"What happened to make you so happy?" Lu Fan glanced at them. "Did you stumble upon a miraculous elixir?"
"My lord, it has been confirmed. The Yang family has been found!" Han Yunhai stated. "There should be no mistake!"
Lu Fan stopped eating, his expression shifting. In this world, apart from the Lu family, his maternal relatives were his closest kin.
If the Lu family hadn't been destroyed back then, the Yang family wouldn't have been scattered. Now that they had been found, how could Lu Fan not go?
"What is the situation of the Yang family?"
"My lord, rest assured, the Yang family members are all safe!" Han Yunhai said quickly. "Tomorrow, I will accompany you to acknowledge them!"
"No need. I will go alone!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "You don't need to follow!"
Everyone nodded, not daring to say more.
Han Yunhai looked at Lin Xiaojia, feeling a sense of awe. In just one day, his aura had changed. If Lu Fan's words were true, Lin Xiaojia might indeed step into the Grandmaster realm within a year.
Meanwhile, in a hotel near Tianxia Mingchu, Li Qingwen was restless, pacing back and forth.
"Young master, we've searched everywhere and haven't seen Old Qin!" a servant reported. "Could something have happened?"
"Old Qin is highly skilled, how could anything happen to him!"
Li Qingwen said coldly. Although he felt some concern, in his view, Old Qin was incredibly capable and a martial arts master, unlikely to meet with misfortune easily.
Thinking this, Li Qingwen dismissed his worries.
"Go and investigate! Who exactly is that kid? Who has he been in contact with recently!" Li Qingwen commanded coldly.
The servant nodded quickly, not daring to delay.
Late at night, Lu Fan woke from his sleep and went into the courtyard, appearing deep in thought.
Tomorrow he would head to his maternal family. So many years had passed; he wondered if they would recognize him.
Just then, Lu Fan noticed Lin Xiaojia practicing various moves in a corner of the courtyard, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
"Still not sleeping at this late hour?" Lu Fan asked softly. "Haste makes waste. If you're this anxious, how can you improve? It will only be counterproductive!"
"Brother Lu!" Lin Xiaojia said sheepishly. "Did I wake you?"
"I couldn't sleep, so I came out for a walk," Lu Fan smiled. "Actually, I'm quite interested in the Ten Thousand Mountains. Why don't you tell me about it?"
"The Ten Thousand Mountains?"
Lin Xiaojia mumbled, his eyes filled with memories, stirring up a wave of emotions.