The Jiang family head's face was ashen. He was immensely famous in Zhongzhou, and to be in such a sorry state now filled him with profound shame.
In the blink of an eye, the Jiang family head stomped sideways, fleeing towards a large building.
But Lu Fan, like a god of war, charged directly into the building, attacking the Jiang family head.
The entire building began to tremble. The Jiang family head narrowly avoided Lu Fan and fled for his life.
His sole objective now was to get away from Lu Fan, for Lu Fan was too terrifying, someone he could not possibly provoke.
Meanwhile, in the Jiang family courtyard, all the Jiang family members were dead. Although the Jiang family had deep foundations and many experts, apart from the head of the Jiang family, there were no other Grandmasters. Both Gu Wen and the Han family head, however, were genuine Grandmasters, far beyond their ability to contend with.
Beidou looked at the tragic scene before him with some self-reproach. If he hadn't been so careless, Lu Fan wouldn't have been able to seal his acupoints.
"Where did Master and the others go?" Gu Wen asked.
"Lord Lu's strength is formidable; dealing with the Jiang family head will be no problem!" the Han family head said. "Many disciples of the Qingyun Sect are injured. Let's escort them to safety first!"
Gu Wen nodded repeatedly. "My Gu family has excellent medicinal herbs, and I happen to be skilled in medicine!"
The Zhao family head and the Han family head nodded slightly. With Gu Wen personally offering, they found it difficult to refuse, especially given the critical situation.
"Qiushui, you take the Qingyun Sect members to the Gu family to recuperate. I'll go investigate!"
After the Han family head spoke, he strode out of the Jiang family. The Zhao family head did not hesitate either.
They were all Grandmaster experts. If Lu Fan needed them, they naturally couldn't be negligent.
Not long after they left, Han Bing and Jian Ying arrived belatedly. They looked at the annihilated Jiang family without surprise.
"Why are you only arriving now?" Beidou's face was grim. "This isn't like your usual speed!"
"We were delayed on the road!" Han Bing chuckled awkwardly. "What happened? Why were your acupoints sealed?"
"Someone forcibly sealed them!" Beidou frowned. "Hurry and unseal them for me!"
"A proud member of the Dragon Group, the pride of the younger generation in the Dragon Country, to have his acupoints sealed," Jian Ying teased. "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it!"
"Lord Lu from Jiangnan's strength is no less than ours!" Beidou stated directly. "The Jiang family has been destroyed; we bear responsibility for failing to protect them. Why are you still so calm?"
"It's not that we're calm; it's just that we can't do anything!" Jian Ying shrugged. "That kid's strength is incredibly strange. If we wanted to suppress him, we might not be able to!"
"Are we just going to let him run rampant like this?" Beidou's expression changed. "What will happen if the Captain finds out!"
"The boss is not in Zhongzhou; he's gone to handle something!" Han Bing smiled. "As long as we don't mention what happened tonight, he won't know!"
"You've already decided!" Beidou shot them a glare. "Deceiving the boss, if found out, the sin will be great!"
"If you don't say it, and I don't say it, how will the boss know!" Jian Ying said softly. "Besides, if it really came to a fight, we wouldn't be able to win either!"
Beidou stamped his foot in anger. Jian Ying, a proud member of the Dragon Group, was admitting defeat before even fighting. If this were to get out, what would become of the Dragon Group's reputation?
"Most importantly, the boss also wants him to become the Deputy Captain of the Dragon Group. If that really happens, we'll be under his command in the future!" Han Bing said helplessly.
"Deputy Captain of the Dragon Group?" Beidou looked astonished, finding it hard to believe.
"There's no other meaning to all this talk. Let this person do what he needs to do," Jian Ying said seriously. "We shouldn't get involved."
"So you guys came so late because you already knew about this!" Beidou glanced at them. "And you kept me in the dark?"
"Don't say that. Members of the Dragon Group are family; how could we keep you in the dark!" Han Bing smiled. "Lord Lu intended to deal with the Jiang family. If the Dragon Group didn't intervene, it wouldn't seem right!"
Beidou felt a chill run down his spine. It seemed he had become cannon fodder.
Meanwhile, on the streets of Zhongzhou, the Jiang family head was fleeing frantically, his heart filled with despair. Even though he was a Grandmaster of the Great Accomplishment stage, before a true expert, he was like a dying dog.
Lu Fan pursued leisurely, slowly, finding a certain enjoyment in this chase.
Arriving at the lakeside of Zhongzhou, the Jiang family head stopped, panting heavily, seemingly exhausted and unable to run any further.
"It seems you're truly old!" Lu Fan smiled. "Since that's the case, accept your death!"
On both sides of the Zhongzhou lakeside, many people had already gathered. These were all martial arts experts. They had thought the martial arts tournament would be the most exciting event, but what they were witnessing today was likely even more shocking than the tournament.
"Your Excellency, show mercy!"
Just then, a voice sounded. A middle-aged man strode forward, accompanied by several figures.
These individuals possessed remarkable physiques and exuded an aura of righteous integrity.
"City Lord Yang, save me!" the Jiang family head cried out repeatedly. "He has disregarded the Dragon Country's rules and killed my Jiang family experts. He cannot be let off lightly!"
Yang Xing Tian frowned. He was the City Lord of Zhongzhou and a Grandmaster of Great Accomplishment. He was responsible for guarding the region, and this was his jurisdiction.
"Your Excellency's strength is immense, but this is Zhongzhou, after all! Such actions are likely inappropriate!" Yang Xing Tian stated directly. "As the City Lord of Zhongzhou, I will absolutely not allow you to act recklessly!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Is the Dragon Group greater, or is the City Lord greater?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes.
"The Dragon Group?" Yang Xing Tian frowned. "That is the core organization of the Dragon Country. In any capital city, they have the right to execute first and report later. Naturally, the Dragon Group is greater."
"If that's the case, then you still dare to stop me?" Lu Fan said coldly. "Just now, a member of the Dragon Group almost died by my hand!"
Yang Xing Tian trembled violently. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so audacious, not even putting members of the Dragon Group in his eyes.
"You have a big mouth!" a副官 (fùguān - adjutant/deputy) beside him spoke. "Members of the Dragon Group are top experts; how can you possibly contend with them!"
Lu Fan sneered, "If you don't believe me, you can try!"
The adjutant immediately fell silent. Being able to push the Jiang family head to this extent, his strength was imaginable. Although the adjutant was a Grandmaster, he had only recently advanced and dared not risk it easily.
"If you're afraid, then step aside!" Lu Fan spoke again. "The Jiang family will be annihilated today!"
"This is Zhongzhou City!"
Just as Yang Xing Tian was about to speak, Lu Fan's silver needles shot out like arrows from a bow, hurtling towards Yang Xing Tian.
Sensing the threat of death, Yang Xing Tian quickly retreated. His muscles instantly bulged, and his entire body tensed. These silver needles were too terrifying. With his years of experience, if he didn't use his full strength, even he would perish today.
Another silver needle then shot directly towards the head of the Jiang family.
The Jiang family head, already exhausted, was utterly incapable of reacting and instantly met his end.
Many martial arts experts present were deeply shocked. They had never witnessed such a formidable individual.