At the Lu family residence.
“Sect Leader Yuan, is my son’s arm beyond saving?” Lu Yuansen was extremely polite to Yuan Pu.
Yuan Pu examined Lu Hao’s arm. Not only were the bones shattered, but a formidable inner energy also remained within.
He tried, but could not completely expel it.
Yuan Pu’s expression was grave as he replied to Lu Yuansen, “Director Lu, may I ask who your nephew offended? The opponent’s inner energy is incredibly potent. Even I can only expel a fraction of it. It will be extremely difficult to restore it to its original state!”
Upon hearing this, Lu Hao immediately became anxious. If his arm couldn’t be healed, wouldn’t he, the foremost young master of Qingcheng, become a cripple?
“Sect Leader Yuan, please, you must find a way to heal my arm…”
“Sect Leader Yuan, please consider again. I, Lu, will surely reward you handsomely!” Lu Yuansen pleaded once more.
Yuan Pu pondered for a moment, then said slowly, “It’s not that there’s no way, but it might be extremely difficult…”
“Sect Leader Yuan, please just say it. I, Lu, am willing to try.” Lu Yuansen’s eyes lit up. Even with just a sliver of hope, he had to heal Lu Hao.
Yuan Pu looked troubled. He was hesitant about whether to reveal Lu Pan’s information.
Sensing Yuan Pu’s difficulty, Lu Yuansen quickly signaled to his servants.
Moments later, an imperial blue and white porcelain vase from a previous dynasty was presented.
“I heard Sect Leader Yuan enjoys collecting antiques. This porcelain vase is an imperial artifact from a previous dynasty…” Lu Yuansen spoke, appearing extremely generous.
Seeing Lu Yuansen’s sincerity, Yuan Pu sighed, “Very well. I can only tell Director Lu that there is an expert at Zifeng Villa who can save your nephew.”
“Zifeng Villa?” Lu Yuansen was taken aback. He hadn’t heard this place mentioned in a long time.
Yuan Pu nodded and gravely instructed, “Director Lu, remember this: do not force the issue!”
Lu Yuansen seemed to recall something, his eyes brightening. He quickly pressed, “Sect Leader Yuan, there were rumors a few days ago of a prominent figure arriving in Qingcheng. Could it be this person?”
“Most likely!” Yuan Pu replied.
With the Supreme Master in Qingcheng, he was a celestial being of immense importance.
Moreover, from what he knew, the Supreme Master possessed other terrifying identities!
Lu Yuansen, upon receiving Yuan Pu’s affirmative answer, showed his delight. “Such a significant figure coming to our Qingcheng, our Lu family naturally must pay a proper visit.”
Lu Yuansen made up his mind to visit the esteemed individual at Zifeng Villa tomorrow.
“By the way, there is one matter that might trouble Director Lu.” Yuan Pu, ever mindful of Lu Pan’s instructions, asked, “Director Lu, do you know about the disappearances in Qingcheng a few days ago?”
Lu Yuansen shook his head.
He was usually occupied with company matters and did not have the time to concern himself with such trivialities.
“Sect Leader Yuan, please state your needs. Within this territory of Qingcheng, there is nothing our Lu family cannot accomplish,” Lu Yuansen said with confidence.
“A disciple from my sect came to Qingcheng some time ago, but I haven’t been able to contact him for the past couple of days. I suspect he might be connected to the disappearances,” Yuan Pu fabricated an excuse.
“If it is a missing disciple of Sect Leader Yuan’s sect, then it is my responsibility as Lu.” Lu Yuansen turned to his servants and instructed, “Pass down the order, let our people keep an eye out. Report any findings immediately!”
“Then I shall trouble Director Lu!”
“Sect Leader Yuan, you are too polite. Actually, I also have a second request.” Lu Yuansen spoke candidly, “I won’t hide it from Sect Leader Yuan. The one who injured my son is a traitor to our Lu family from many years ago…”
“This child disappeared for many years, and I don’t know where he learned such insidious and vicious martial arts. Upon his return, he cruelly attacked my son. He is truly ferocious and venomous. I hope Sect Leader Yuan can step in and teach him a lesson.”
Yuan Pu frowned slightly. He was reluctant to interfere in the Lu family’s affairs.
“Alas,” Lu Yuansen sighed helplessly, “Sect Leader Yuan also knows that although we have some martial arts skills, they are merely rudimentary defensive techniques. We are truly helpless against this child.”
After thinking it over, Yuan Pu did not refuse directly. He replied, “I will be staying in Qingcheng for a while longer. During this period, if he comes to trouble the Lu family again, I will step in and teach him a lesson.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuansen showed his joy.
“Sect Leader Yuan, let us proceed to the dining room and talk over a meal.”
***
As night fell, at the Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce.
Outside, luxury cars worth millions of dollars were parked everywhere, leading some to mistake it for a car exhibition.
Ye Wudao drove a globally limited edition Rolls-Royce. After parking, he and Lu Pan walked towards the chamber of commerce hall.
After presenting their invitations, the two successfully entered.
However, upon their arrival, they attracted surprised glances from some attendees.
After all, Lu Pan and Ye Wudao were dressed too simply, appearing like they weren’t wealthy at first glance.
“Where did these country bumpkins come from? They probably just picked up an invitation and came, right?”
“Exactly! How can such people be allowed into the Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce banquet? Security, quickly escort them out…”
“Why do these two look a bit familiar to me…”
“Now that you mention it, it’s true… Ah! I remember now! Yesterday’s auction, it was these two who caused trouble!!”
A gasp, like a bomb exploding!
It caused everyone who had just questioned Lu Pan and Ye Wudao to fall silent.
The circle of affluent families was quite small, and they had all heard about what happened yesterday at the Cloud Top Auction House!
Lu Pan not only took the deed to the Lu family’s ancestral home but also severely injured Lu Hao and killed Zhang Gan of the Qiulong Society.
How dare they provoke such a formidable figure?
Instantly, everyone distanced themselves from Lu Pan and the other, fearing to get involved.
Lu Pan scanned the crowd. Not seeing any members of the Lu family, he found a spot in a corner and sat down!
“How daring is this person? Not only did he injure Young Master Lu, but he also killed people from the Qiulong Society, and he still dares to show up. Is he not afraid of the police?”
“If we calculate the time, the Lu family and the Nalan family will arrive soon. There will be good drama tonight.”
“Are you tired of living, to dare to gossip about the Lu and Nalan families behind their backs…”
Just then, more people entered, and everyone looked towards the entrance.
“It’s Yun Chuxue. As expected of one of Qingcheng’s Four Great Beauties, she’s so beautiful it’s almost suffocating!”
At the entrance, Yun Chuxue, dressed in a white chiffon evening gown, appeared. Accompanied by Yun family maids, she entered the banquet hall.
Her complexion was clear and cold, with only a light application of makeup, radiating an aloofness that kept people at a distance, making them only dare to admire from afar without any trace of disrespect.
“Yun Chuxue has arrived. It seems the Lu and Nalan families will be here soon.”
The crowd parted, making way for her, whispering amongst themselves.
In the corner, Lu Pan looked up and was stunned.
“It’s her?”
Lu Pan recognized Yun Chuxue as the woman with whom he had shared an intimate moment on the first day he arrived in Qingcheng.
He had initially thought it was just a fleeting encounter, never expecting to see her again at a chamber of commerce banquet.
“Boss, do you know Yun Chuxue?” Ye Wudao had overheard Lu Pan’s soft utterance.
Lu Pan asked, “Are you saying the eldest daughter of the Yun family is choosing a suitor tonight, referring to her?”
Ye Wudao nodded in reply, “Precisely.”
Lu Pan’s gaze slightly deepened, revealing a hint of sternness.
If it had merely been a fleeting encounter, then so be it. But to meet again, by fate!
How could Lu Pan allow his woman to be tainted by others?