"This is a one-off situation!" Lin Ke said with dissatisfaction, "I also had to pull some strings, after all..."
"I know, I know!" Xiao Qi said repeatedly, "I definitely won't drag you down again. This is the last time!"
Seeing Xiao Qi's earnestness, Lin Ke couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, I was just saying!"
"I know you were just saying it. Would you really be serious about it!" Xiao Qi chuckled, "You're my best sister. But speaking of which, have you and your Brother Lu Fan made any progress? I'm still waiting to drink your wedding wine."
"What are you talking about!" Lin Ke's face blushed, "Brother Lu Fan and I have nothing going on!"
"Even a ghost wouldn't believe that!" Xiao Qi shook her head, "Never mind, never mind, that's your private business, I can't control it!"
Manager Chen came downstairs, exchanged a few words with someone, and then led an elder towards Lu Fan's office.
Lu Fan was drinking tea in his office, looking quite at ease, as if he were waiting for someone.
The office door opened, and Old Zhao walked in, cupping his fist towards Lu Fan. "Young Master, this old servant has come personally to inform you that Master Fu has arranged a banquet at Phoenix Pavilion to catch up with you."
"Uncle Fu refuses to reveal what happened back then, so why would he host a banquet at Phoenix Pavilion?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Go back and tell Uncle Fu that if he doesn't want to tell me about the past, I don't want to see him again!"
"This..."
Old Zhao trembled. If Uncle Fu heard what Lu Fan just said, he would be heartbroken. After all, everything Uncle Fu did was for Lu Fan.
"Go back and tell Uncle Fu that as long as he doesn't speak, I will never forgive him," Lu Fan said directly. "As you must have seen today by West Lake, the strength I displayed is not as simple as you imagine!"
"What Young Master says is true!" Old Zhao quickly cupped his fist. "Even I am no match for Young Master. Now that Young Master's wings are full, it is indeed time to know what happened back then!"
"Since that's the case, then you may return," Lu Fan nodded. "When Uncle Fu is willing to tell me, I will return!"
"To be honest, tonight at Phoenix Pavilion, Uncle Fu will tell you everything that happened more than ten years ago!" Old Zhao cupped his fist. "I hope Young Master will not break his promise. After all, Uncle Fu has worked tirelessly for so many years, and everything he has done is for Young Master."
"Is what you say true?" Lu Fan's heart filled with joy and surprise. He hadn't expected Uncle Fu to be so enlightened.
However, he figured that his display of strength by West Lake today was enough to shock everyone, and it was likely because of this that Uncle Fu was willing to reveal what happened ten years ago.
As night fell, led by Old Zhao, Lu Fan headed towards Phoenix Restaurant, his expression becoming solemn. The events of the past were stained with blood, and he was determined to avenge his clansmen.
At Phoenix Restaurant, Uncle Fu sat in a corner, with two guards beside him. They exuded an imposing aura, attracting the attention of some people.
It was not common to see someone bringing two guards when dining out.
"Go make a call and ask when the Young Master will arrive!" Uncle Fu put down his coffee and said to one of his subordinates.
But just as he finished speaking, Lu Fan appeared before him, with Old Zhao standing beside him.
Upon seeing Lu Fan, Uncle Fu quickly stood up and cupped his fist. "Young Master!"
"Uncle Fu!" Lu Fan called out, then sat down. "Uncle Fu, are you inviting me here today because you've thought it through!"
"I originally wanted Young Master to have a period of peace and quiet, and only mention the past after Young Master's strength reached its peak!" Uncle Fu said solemnly. "Unfortunately, things have reached this point. If I don't tell you now, I fear Young Master will be in danger."
"Uncle Fu, why not speak plainly? Whatever it is, I will bear it," Lu Fan said with a serious expression. "I would like to see who is responsible!"
"If it were the act of one person, it would naturally be nothing to fear," Uncle Fu nodded. "However, this was done by the five great reclusive families, and the matter is of great importance. With the slightest carelessness, it could cost Young Master his life. After all, those who truly control Jiangnan are not the five major consortiums in Young Master's hands, but the reclusive families who operate in the shadows."
"The five great reclusive families?" Lu Fan frowned, his eyes filled with a cold glint. "Why did they target the Lu family? And why were they so cruel!"
"Young Master, you are unaware! What happened back then was quite bizarre," Uncle Fu said with a serious expression. "As for why they targeted the Lu family, it was to seize something belonging to the Lu family!"
"What is it?" Lu Fan asked in surprise. "The five great reclusive families of Jiangnan, their financial resources and capabilities are likely unprecedented. With such immense power, is there anything that could make them so covetous!"
"The Lu family's treasure is a meteorite!" Uncle Fu said directly. "It could generate powerful energy. In the past, the family head said this item was extraordinary and should not be revealed. I don't know if there was a traitor in the Lu family, but this matter became known to the five great reclusive families."
"Just a meteorite?" Lu Fan frowned. "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Does Uncle Fu also believe this item caused it?"
"That is no ordinary meteorite; it can even forge many powerful martial artists, which is why it attracted everyone's covetousness," Uncle Fu said directly. "My biggest worry is that besides the five great reclusive families, there are other major powers with their eyes on it!"
"Uncle Fu means that the meteorite did not fall into the hands of the five generations of reclusive families?" Lu Fan was startled and looked at Uncle Fu.
"This is the Lu family's treasure, how could it fall into the hands of others!" Uncle Fu nodded solemnly. "The meteorite has always been with me, and I have kept it safe, only hoping that Young Master can grow up and one day take on the heavy responsibility of the Lu family."
"I will make everyone involved in that matter pay the price!" Lu Fan's expression was cold. "As for the meteorite, let Uncle Fu keep it!"
Uncle Fu nodded slightly and spoke again. "Today's battle by West Lake, Young Master showed a bit of his prowess, but Qin Hai of the Qin family saw you clearly. He probably knows your identity. You are too much like your father!"
"Does Uncle Fu mean that the people from the reclusive families already know about me?" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. "If that's the case, that would be even better."
"Young Master, you are still too young!" Uncle Fu said quickly. "I have come tonight to tell you the truth precisely because I hope Young Master will leave Qingzhou. Once your strength reaches its peak, we can make further plans."
"Uncle Fu, there's no need to say more!" Lu Fan said directly. "The five great reclusive families, I will make them pay the price. Uncle Fu, you don't need to persuade me further; my mind is made up!"