"Whether we win or lose, I will follow Lord Lu's lead," Chen Pangzi stated directly. "Boss Chu, if you have any compassion, you should leave quickly to avoid being implicated!"
"Chen Pangzi, how can you say that?" Boss Chu said coldly. "Do I, Old Chu, look like that kind of person? To leave at a time of crisis? If word got out, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the Chu family!"
"Since you don't want to leave, why say so much?" Chen Pangzi stated directly. "I've always seen you as two-faced with Lord Lu. I advise you to be sincere, or you won't fare well if you displease the Lord."
"Look at what you're saying, I'm not that kind of person!" Boss Chu quickly shook his head. "If that were the case, why would I stay!"
Chen Pangzi didn't say more. Boss Chu had always been someone who could share in good times but not in hardships, which was why he had such strong opinions about him.
Meanwhile, by the Qingzhou Lake, Lu Fan was fighting against three Grandmasters and was not at a disadvantage, which astonished Yun Qingshan.
They were three veteran Grandmasters, and their combined efforts could not suppress Lu Fan in a short time, which showed Lu Fan's immense strength.
Qian Qiuzi, on the other hand, was very relaxed, fighting the Han family head. He seemed unhurried, as if nothing were amiss.
Although the Han family head was also a Grandmaster, there was still a gap in their strength, otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.
"Elder Qian, please finish quickly," Yun Qingshan said. "With the strength of us three, we may not be able to heavily injure him. If you cannot defeat him soon, we might be trapped here!"
Qian Qiuzi was helpless. He hadn't wanted to get involved, but since Yun Qingshan had said so, it would be improper for him to hold back any further.
In the blink of an eye, Qian Qiuzi switched from defense to offense, moving at extreme speed towards the Han family head.
The Han family head retreated repeatedly, struggling to cope. Faced with such immense power, he ultimately found it difficult to resist. However, as he was also a Grandmaster, he managed to avoid serious injury despite his strenuous efforts to retreat.
But at that very moment, Yun Qingshan withdrew and struck the Han family head's back with a palm, not holding back at all.
"Grandpa, be careful!"
Han Qiushui shouted, his heart filled with anxiety. Although Grandpa Han had broken through to the Grandmaster realm, he had not yet reached the highest level. Facing such a sneak attack, how could he withstand it?
*Boom...*
With a loud noise, the Han family head was sent flying, creating waves on the water. He crashed heavily into a water pillar by the Qingzhou Lake, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"Grandpa!"
Han Qiushui ignored everything else and rushed forward, bringing the Han family head under the Twin Towers. His eyes were bloodshot. He never expected the second-in-command of the Yun family to launch a sneak attack from behind.
Qian Qiuzi looked slightly embarrassed and glanced at Yun Qingshan, but said nothing more. Yun Qingshan's actions were likely to be considered disgraceful.
Lu Fan, having repelled the two family heads, looked at the injured Old Man Han with a surge of anger. "Yun Qingshan, you old scoundrel, to ambush from the shadows! Do you even deserve to be called a martial artist!"
"Why shouldn't I?" Yun Qingshan said coldly. "The victor is always right. Today, you will die an untimely death, and who will remember my actions then!"
"Indeed, martial arts is about the victor being right!" The Zhao family head said coldly. "Now that Old Man Han is seriously injured and can no longer fight, with the four of us against you, how can you possibly resist!"
Lu Fan stood on the water, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Even facing four Grandmasters, he showed no fear.
On the Jiang River by Qingzhou Lake, many martial arts experts from Jiangnan were worried. How could Lu Fan, facing four Grandmasters alone, remain so composed?
Unfortunately, their strength was not enough, otherwise, they would have certainly intervened. Although they had no prior connection with Lu Fan, Lu Fan represented the martial arts of Jiangnan and was a banner for the region. If he were to fall, Jiangnan would likely have no more capable individuals, and would be looked down upon by people from other regions.
"I am incompetent, I am incompetent!" Grandpa Han spat out blood. "I have failed Lord Lu for the kindness he has shown the Han family!"
"Grandpa, please don't speak anymore," Han Qiushui said, tears welling up in his eyes.
Han Yunhai stepped forward and pressed a few points on Grandpa Han, stopping the bleeding, but his face was full of worry. Without Grandpa Han's support, Lu Fan would have to fight alone, and he knew the danger involved all too well.
It was a pity that despite the resources Lu Fan had provided him, he had still not broken through to the Grandmaster realm. Otherwise, he could have helped Lu Fan resist.
"Truly a dying struggle!" Yun Bei sneered. "Facing four Grandmasters and still wanting to fight alone, what a pipe dream."
"As expected of Lord Lu of Jiangnan," Yun Yiyi said coldly. "To be so calm even when facing four Grandmasters. Unlike you, who knelt before others, utterly disgracing our Yun family!"
At these words, the Yun family members all looked at Yun Bei with disdain and anger. Recalling the scene just now, they also felt it was quite inappropriate.
Although Lu Fan was powerful, Yun Bei, as the young master of the Yun family, had been so scared that he knelt down, showing no backbone. Now, he was boasting arrogantly, which was quite displeasing to see.
In contrast, Lu Fan was still full of fighting spirit when facing four Grandmasters.
"Aunt, I am the young master of the Yun family," Yun Bei frowned. "My own nephew, how can you speak to me like this in front of everyone!"
"I am merely stating facts. Precisely because you are my nephew, I should admonish you," Yun Yiyi stated directly. "How can the future head of the Yun family bow and scrape before others? Especially in public."
Yun Bei's expression turned ugly, but he did not argue. He knew very well that continuing to argue would be of no benefit to him.
"I think this old man is quite seriously injured!" Li Qing frowned. "Regardless, he is an injured person, and I cannot stand by and do nothing!"
After speaking, Li Qing walked towards Han Qiushui.
"What do you want to do?"
Little White Dragon spoke, blocking Li Qing's path. "You'd better not act rashly, or you'll regret it."
"I am a doctor from the Divine Doctor's Hall. Grandpa Han's injuries are severe. If he is not treated promptly, even if he recovers, he may be left with lasting ailments," Li Qing stated directly. "Please believe me, I would never do anything untoward to an injured person."
On the other side, Yun Bei's face turned ashen. "Li Qing, don't you forget, you are part of the Yun family's faction. How can you treat them!"
"A doctor's heart is benevolent, it knows no friend or foe," Li Qing stated directly. "I am not part of the Yun family's faction. I hope you don't misunderstand. Today's events have nothing to do with me."
"Aunt, why aren't you saying anything?" Yun Bei's face was ashen.
"He's right!" Yun Yiyi nodded. "What do you want me to say?"
"He is treating the Han family head, which means he is opposing the Yun family," Yun Bei frowned.