"Even if he is a great master, so what!" Gu Long clenched his fist. "As long as I keep improving, I will eventually surpass him. No one from my Gu family will be inferior to others!"
"Gu Long, you have indeed advanced significantly on the battlefield," the Gu family head said. "But you are still too competitive. Although you are a young grandmaster, Lord Lu must have his own extraordinary qualities. Why must you compete with him for superiority!"
"I was defeated by Lord Lu today, but I will definitely catch up to him in the future," Gu Long stated directly. "Grandfather, you don't need to persuade me."
After speaking, Gu Long walked towards the outside. As a young grandmaster with soaring pride, how could he easily submit to others?
"Big brother!" Gu Wen stood up and was about to say something, but he didn't know how to express it. He felt quite helpless.
He didn't want to provoke Gu Long, but there were some things he had to make clear. He knew that Lu Fan was not someone to be offended easily. With Gu Long's current state of mind, if Lu Fan harbored any displeasure, it would surely bring about disaster.
"You don't need to persuade him!" the Gu family head said. "Your elder brother has this temper, you know that!"
"Did I speak too harshly just now, so..." Gu Wen felt a bit awkward. "That's not what I meant. It's for the good of the Gu family!"
"Grandfather naturally knows your intentions!" the Gu family head smiled. "You did very well!"
Hearing these words, Gu Wen nodded slightly.
After Gu Wen left, the white-haired elder beside him said, "If Lord Lu truly possesses the strength of a great master, he will surely soar to great heights in the future, and might even be selected as a general of the Dragon Kingdom."
"Let's hope so," the Gu family head nodded. "To have such capabilities at such a young age, he will undoubtedly achieve great success. It is fortunate for the Gu family to be able to befriend him."
"What the old man said is correct!" the white-haired elder nodded. "However, there is one matter that needs attention."
"Are you referring to Du Qianqiu?" the Gu family head frowned. "They have animosity, but it shouldn't affect the Gu family."
"Patriarch, please don't forget that he is the master of young master Gu Wen. This will inevitably lead to widespread involvement," the white-haired elder stated directly. "Du Qianqiu became a grandmaster thirty years ago, and he must have reached the realm of a great master by now. He is undoubtedly a supreme expert in the martial arts."
"I am certainly aware of that!" the Gu family head frowned. "Then what should we do?"
"Let's wait and see. If Du Qianqiu truly appears, the Gu family should not take sides prematurely," the white-haired elder said directly. "This concerns the entire Gu family!"
The Gu family head nodded slightly, feeling a bit helpless. To preserve the family, they could only act this way.
Gu Wen left the hall and went to Lu Fan's room. "Master, there's a fireworks festival in Zhongzhou tonight. It's quite lively."
"Is there really a bonfire festival?" Lin Xiaojia exclaimed with surprise. "I've always heard that Zhongzhou often has fireworks festivals. It truly lives up to its reputation as a big city."
"Do you want to go?" Lu Fan looked at Lin Xiaojia.
"If Big Brother Lu goes, I'll go!" Lin Xiaojia replied obediently.
"In that case, let's go!" Lu Fan smiled. "Since we've come to Zhongzhou, we can't just stay at home all the time."
"That's what I was thinking too!" Gu Wen nodded and smiled. "I'll go prepare now!"
As night fell, Zhongzhou became dazzling. The spectacle that was not apparent during the day became magnificent at night with fireworks filling the sky, making it quite suitable for couples.
"As expected of a major city in the Dragon Kingdom," Han Yunhai remarked. "It's truly impressive!"
"The Phoenix Pavilion of Zhongzhou is just ahead," Gu Wen said with a smile. "This is a thousand-year-old city, with a huge flow of people and a sky full of fireworks."
Gazing at the fireworks, Lin Xiaojia stood there in a daze, her heart filled with longing. Ever since the departure of the Viper Granny, she had never smiled. Today, her lips were curved into a smile.
The area around the Phoenix Pavilion was mostly filled with small vendors, bustling with people.
"Kites! Selling kites! Twenty yuan each!"
"Sesame seed cakes! Fragrant and sweet sesame seed cakes for only three yuan!"
"Wish lanterns! Wish lanterns! Everyone, come and take a look!"
The streets on both sides of the Phoenix Pavilion were filled with various shouts, and everyone's face was filled with happiness.
"Boss, one kite please!" Lin Xiaojia walked to the kite stall.
"Certainly!" The boss quickly nodded and handed the kite to Lin Xiaojia. Sudan Novel Network
Like a young girl, Lin Xiaojia flew the kite higher and higher in her hands. It complemented the fireworks, appearing exceptionally beautiful.
On the sides of the street, there was a lake, and in the center of the lake, there was a small bridge. Lin Xiaojia brought the kite to the bridge and stood on it, looking very happy.
Lu Fan stood beside her, a smile also on his lips. He hadn't expected Zhongzhou to have such fun places, and he even regretted not bringing Lin Ke.
However, at this moment, by the river, there was a sound of fighting that seemed quite fierce. Several figures were moving back and forth in the water, their movements appearing skillful.
This fight attracted the attention of the onlookers. Many people present did not leave, as if they were accustomed to such combat.
The Martial Arts Tournament was held in Zhongzhou every year, and such scenes often occurred during Zhongzhou's fireworks festivals.
Many martial artists within the Dragon Kingdom had grudges, and it was inevitable that they would encounter each other in Zhongzhou. If words failed, it would likely lead to a fight to the death.
A man was being chased by several people, looking quite disheveled. The figures were agile and did not seem like ordinary people. The man fought back continuously but struggled to cope.
Lu Fan stood at the bridgehead, his brow furrowed slightly, and he looked towards the man.
"Isn't that Xuanwu?" Han Yunhai exclaimed. "On that day at Niutou Mountain, you helped him, my lord!"
"He's a good person, why is he being hunted?" Lu Fan frowned. "Could it be an enemy?"
"I'm not too sure about the specifics!"
Han Yunhai shook his head. "Why don't I go and inquire?"
"Go ahead!" Lu Fan nodded. "If it can be resolved peacefully, that would be best!"
Han Yunhai nodded slightly and stepped forward.
Xuanwu was fighting against several old men, but he was constantly retreating. These old men possessed profound power, and he was no match for them.
After a fierce struggle, Xuanwu was sent flying by a palm strike. Just as the white-haired elder was about to kill Xuanwu, Han Yunhai stepped forward and stood in front of Xuanwu.
"Who are you?" the white-haired elder frowned. "You dare to interfere in the affairs of the Overlord Saber Sect?"
"Overlord Saber Sect?" Han Yunhai found the name somewhat familiar, but then he smiled. "This brother is my friend. Is there some misunderstanding here?"
"So what if he's your friend?" the white-haired elder said coldly. "Offending the Overlord Saber Sect means a dead end."