The moment neither man could react, Lu Pan flicked his fingers, and three golden beams flashed.
Both felt a sharp sting in their forearms. Looking down, they saw three almost imperceptible needle pricks on their lower arms.
Upon seeing this, the胖子's face changed drastically again. He exclaimed, "Taiyi Xuanmen Needles! This... this... isn't this technique lost to the ages!"
Hearing the胖子's words, the瘦子's face turned ashen, clearly understanding the terrifying nature of the Taiyi Xuanmen Needles.
Lu Pan did not expect the胖子 to recognize his acupuncture technique. It seemed their status within the Shuoshu Ge was not low.
"Since you know the Taiyi Xuanmen Needles, you should also know what those three needle pricks on your arm signify," Lu Pan said calmly. "If I do not see that item within three months, I apologize, but you will have to accept your fate."
The胖子 calmed down, a wry smile on his face. "What misfortune has this胖子 brought upon himself? If my mother finds out, she'll skin me alive..."
"Begone!" Lu Pan issued the order for them to leave.
After the two departed, Ye Wudao appeared. "Great Chieftain, shall I have someone secretly follow them?"
Lu Pan smiled and shook his head. "Having been struck by my Taiyi Xuanmen Needles, do you think they can escape?"
"I naturally don't worry about that!" Ye Wudao quickly replied. "It's just that the people from Shuoshu Ge are never up early without a reason. Their sudden appearance in Qingcheng must mean they're after something."
Lu Pan pondered for a moment and nodded.
—
The next morning, as Lu Pan got up and finished breakfast, a knock sounded at the door.
"Is Physician Lu at home?"
Nalan Mingyue's resonant voice came from outside the door.
Lu Pan then remembered he had told Nalan Mingyue to come back in three days.
Outside the door.
"Young General, let me knock," Yan Zi stepped forward, knocking with a bit more force. "I think that errand boy was just talking nonsense!"
Nalan Mingyue said nothing. Regardless of whether Lu Pan had spoken nonsense, she had to come.
"Excuse me, is Physician Lu in..."
Before Nalan Mingyue could finish speaking, the main gate of Zifeng Courtyard swung open.
"What are you making all that noise for? Waking people up so early in the morning!" Feng Tutu poked her head out, looking displeased at Nalan Mingyue and her entourage.
Nalan Mingyue was taken aback, not expecting a woman to open the door.
"Excuse me, we've come to visit Physician Lu." Nalan Mingyue dared not be disrespectful, her tone polite.
Feng Tutu sized up Nalan Mingyue from head to toe, then shoved a small porcelain bottle into her hand, saying coldly, "There are three pills inside. Take one at noon each day for three consecutive days!"
*Bang—*
With that, Feng Tutu slammed the door shut.
Yan Zi immediately grew angry. "Young General, who are these people? We were so polite, and she... she didn't even let us in!"
Nalan Mingyue ignored Yan Zi's words, her gaze lost in thought as she looked at the white porcelain bottle in her hand.
"Young General, I don't think any Physician Lu lives here at all. Your subordinate..."
Before Yan Zi could finish speaking, Nalan Mingyue, having regained her senses, uncorked the bottle.
Instantly, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out, bringing a sense of refreshing clarity.
Nalan Mingyue's eyes lit up. "This medicine is definitely extraordinary!"
Yan Zi swallowed the rest of her words, as she too smelled the fragrance.
Nalan Mingyue quickly put the bottle away and cupped her hands in a bow towards the door. "Nalan Mingyue thanks Physician Lu for this medicine. This kindness—Nalan Mingyue shall repay it in the future."
With that, Nalan Mingyue hurriedly left, returning to her family!
Inside the courtyard.
Feng Tutu looked at Lu Pan with a hint of jealousy. "In the future, repay? Great Chieftain, I think she's just got a crush on you!"
Lu Pan smiled speechlessly. "Don't be silly. Nalan Mingyue is not a reckless person. Besides, we are betrothed."
"That's the fortune Nalan family has accumulated over eight lifetimes," Feng Tutu said matter-of-factly. "Since you're betrothed, why didn't Great Chieftain give her the medicine personally?"
Lu Pan replied, "I already have enough troublesome matters. Moreover, I don't wish to have too much involvement with her."
Nalan Mingyue was beautiful, cultivated well, and was a three-star Major General in the Northern Military Command!
She could be considered extremely perfect.
However, Lu Pan felt nothing for her.
"It seems Nalan Mingyue isn't attractive enough for Great Chieftain," Feng Tutu said, expressing pity for Nalan Mingyue.
Lu Pan offered no comment. At least for now, Nalan Mingyue had not attracted him.
Lu Pan shook his head, stood up, and walked outside. "After I handle the Lu family's affairs, I will go to the Nalan family to break off this engagement."
Feng Tutu got up and followed Lu Pan.
Xin Cheng Building.
One of Lu Pan's nineteen properties, it had now changed hands and fallen into the possession of Xin Cheng Group.
Xin Cheng Group, the fastest-developing real estate enterprise in Qingcheng over the past decade, was closely linked to the Lu family.
Lu Pan looked at the Xin Cheng Building, over twenty stories high, his expression cold as he strode into the building.
Simultaneously, on the twenty-second floor!
President's Office.
Yun Chuxue was desperately trying to salvage collaborations for the Yun family, and Xin Cheng Group was her first stop!
"President Xu, Xin Cheng has cooperated with our Yun family for many years, and business has always been smooth..."
Yun Chuxue lowered her posture, speaking courteously to Xu Xincheng, a man of ample build, opposite her.
Xu Xincheng's eyes, however, roamed over Yun Chuxue, appearing extremely offensive.
"Yun Chuxue, do you think the current Yun family is the same as it was before?" Xu Xincheng interrupted her, a mocking expression on his face. "Without the Lu family, your Yun family is nothing."
"President Xu, without the Lu family, our Yun family's products will be no different than before."
Yun Chuxue suppressed her disgust for Xu Xincheng, trying her best to salvage the cooperation.
"Heh heh..." Xu Xincheng chuckled. "Actually, cooperating isn't difficult. As long as President Yun is willing to lower herself and become my woman."
"President Xu, please show some respect!" Yun Chuxue's expression changed slightly, no longer hiding her disgust. "President Xu, don't forget, you are already married."
Xu Xincheng chuckled sinisterly, his gaze greedily fixed on Yun Chuxue's beautiful face. "As long as you follow me, I guarantee I'll divorce that tigress within a year. And... I guarantee the Yun family..."
"Enough!" Yun Chuxue suddenly stood up, her eyebrows knitted in anger. "I didn't expect President Xu of Xin Cheng Group to be such a hypocrite. A garbage company, it's fine if we don't cooperate!"
With that, Yun Chuxue walked towards the exit of the president's office.
But unexpectedly, Xu Xincheng grabbed her, chuckling sinisterly. "Yun Chuxue, since you're here, there's no reason to leave just like that. Stay and have some fun with me."
"Let go of me!" Yun Chuxue was both startled and annoyed.
She hadn't expected Xu Xincheng to dare use force in broad daylight, and she began to panic!
"You slut, after offending the Lu family, you still think you can turn things around? Dream on!"
Xu Xincheng's eyes were filled with lechery as he yanked Yun Chuxue hard.
Yun Chuxue's foot stumbled, and with a startled cry, she fell directly onto the sofa.
Seeing this, Xu Xincheng was about to pounce on her.
*Crash—*
The huge glass door of the president's office shattered into a rain of glass.
Lu Pan, exuding a murderous aura, strode in.
Xu Xincheng was startled and looked at Lu Pan standing at the doorway, angrily shouting, "Who are you? Ruining my good deed!"
Lu Pan stepped forward, his chilling killing intent sweeping out.
"The one who's here to take your life!"