"Truly obstinate!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, paying no mind to Shen Laosan. Even if a War King were present, Lu Fan would remain fearless.
"This person is not simple. The internal energy he displayed just now is a technique only a Grandmaster possesses," the elder from the Shen family spoke. "Laosan, you must be careful!"
"Rest assured, elder. I was merely caught off guard earlier," Shen Laosan said coldly. "I wish to see what skills this brat has!"
As soon as Shen Laosan finished speaking, he lunged at Lu Fan.
Lu Fan, clad in white, appeared even more indifferent. He hadn't even moved his body.
The many experts of the Jiang family were filled with worry but didn't know what to do. Shen Laosan was a Grandmaster, and their intervention would be of no use.
"If Mr. Lu is harmed, the Jiang family will be solely responsible!"
The Jiang family head frowned. Based on Lu Fan's previous display, he was indeed extraordinary, but Shen Laosan was a genuine Grandmaster, putting Lu Fan at a significant disadvantage.
"Family Head, please rest assured, Mr. Lu will be fine!"
Third Uncle spoke up. "With Mr. Lu's strength, he is more than capable of deterring Shen Laosan!"
Seeing Third Uncle's certainty, Jiang Meili looked puzzled, unsure why he was so confident, especially since Shen Laosan was a Grandmaster.
At that moment, Shen Laosan arrived before Lu Fan, his fist wind ferociously sharp, reaching Lu Fan's chest in an instant.
Boom...
A loud noise erupted. Everyone expected Lu Fan to be sent flying with a single punch, but the opposite happened. Shen Laosan was sent flying backward, his arm bent. He grimaced, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Lu Fan remained as before, his expression indifferent, not having moved a single hand.
"How is this possible!"
Shen Laosan was filled with shock. The Jiang family members were also incredulous. Lu Fan, facing a Grandmaster, had sent him flying without even lifting a hand. They had never heard of such a technique.
"There is always someone better, and there is always a higher heaven!" Lu Fan said coldly. "Shen family, do not push your luck. Leave now, and I will spare your life!"
Shen Laosan said no more and fled immediately, leading the Shen family's experts. After the exchange, he was certain that he was no match for Lu Fan.
Seeing them leave, the Jiang family experts cheered, their hearts filled with admiration for Lu Fan. If not for him, the Jiang family would have been annihilated today.
"On behalf of the Jiang family, I thank Mr. Lu for your intervention!"
The Jiang family head suddenly knelt, tears welling up in his eyes. The other Jiang family experts also knelt, and even the uncles did not hesitate.
Lu Fan had saved the Jiang family, a debt of rebirth. They naturally had to offer their respects.
"Esteemed elders, there is no need for this!" Lu Fan stepped forward to help them up. "It was merely a small effort!"
"For Mr. Lu, it was indeed a small effort!" Third Uncle clasped his hands. "But for our Jiang family, it is a debt of rebirth!"
"We thank Mr. Lu!"
The Jiang family members were filled with emotion. Without Lu Fan, the Jiang family would surely have perished.
After helping them up, Lu Fan spoke, "After this incident, the Shen family will surely understand their limits. You all don't need to leave!"
"This..." The Jiang family head was taken aback. "Mr. Lu, you may not know, but Shen Laosan is just one of their Grandmasters. Shen Laoda, the family head of the Shen family, possesses extraordinary strength. If he comes personally, it will surely bring disaster!"
"Indeed!" Eldest Uncle spoke. "We must leave Beihai tonight to preserve our family's foundation!"
"If you trust me, then stay!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If the Shen family sends more experts, I will personally deal with them!"
The Jiang family members trembled. Lu Fan's words were so domineering that they couldn't help but be moved.
"The Shen family head's strength is immense. He became a Grandmaster decades ago!" Jiang Meili said gravely. "You are no match for him. The Jiang family must leave! And you cannot stay here either. You injured Shen Laosan, and they will never let you go!"
"It's fine!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "I will wait for them here!"
"Mr. Lu, please reconsider!" The Jiang family head clasped his hands. "I heard the Shen family head has come out of seclusion. Now that he knows Shen Laosan has been severely injured, he will surely come!"
"I will wait for them here!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. He sat aside and began to drink tea. Since he had already acted, he intended to resolve this trouble, lest he leave behind a future calamity for the Jiang family.
The many experts of the Jiang family exchanged glances, unsure how to persuade him.
"Xiaoke, quickly try to persuade Mr. Lu!" Jiang Meili said seriously. "If the Shen family comes, it will be troublesome!"
"It's alright, Xiaofan always acts with discretion," Lin Ke smiled. "I believe he can do it!"
Jiang Meili was speechless. She couldn't understand why the usually delicate Lin Ke would choose to stand by Lu Fan's side, especially when the arrival of Shen family experts posed a mortal danger.
"Since Mr. Lu chooses to stay, how can our Jiang family leave alone!" The Jiang family head declared. "The Jiang family is determined to live and die with Mr. Lu!"
"We will absolutely not leave!"
The many disciples of the Jiang family also spoke up. If Lu Fan had such determination, how could the Jiang family be like cowards.
The uncles exchanged glances but didn't know what to do, only watching silently.
"Although Mr. Lu's strength is great, the Shen family head is a Great Accomplishment Grandmaster, only one step away from a Battle Spirit!"
Eldest Uncle spoke. "What will happen then..."
"I don't know why, but I believe he can do it!" Third Uncle said. "Let us trust him!"
"Since Mr. Lu has chosen to stay, how can we live in shame!" Second Uncle stated directly.
Everyone nodded in agreement. They sat cross-legged in the courtyard, awaiting the arrival of the Shen family's experts. Even if the Jiang family were to be destroyed in the end, they would not live in shame.
Meanwhile, in the Shen family of Beihai, several elders were in a meeting room, looking joyous. "After tonight, there will be no more Jiang family in Beihai. The martial arts experts will respect the Shen family!"
As they were speaking, Shen Laosan strode in, his face ashen, blood still trickling from his lips, his entire being extremely pale.
"What happened?" The Shen family head frowned. "Laosan, why are you so badly injured?"
"Brother, the Jiang family has an expert!" Shen Laosan said repeatedly. "Otherwise, with my strength, how could I have suffered such a severe injury!"
"A mere Jiang family, what kind of expert could injure you to this extent!" The Shen family head frowned. "Tell me exactly what happened."
"I don't know the specifics. That brat's strength is extraordinary. Despite his young age, his methods are incredibly strange!" Shen Laosan said. "Brother, you must stand up for me. We absolutely cannot let him off easily!"
"He truly has the gall to dare to lay a hand on a Shen family Grandmaster!" The Shen family head's expression turned icy. "Gather all the Shen family members and head to the Jiang family!"
Following these words, many Shen family experts rose, their dissatisfaction palpable. In Beihai, such an incident had never occurred before.