Outside another courtyard in Jiangbei, Han Yunhai stopped the car and approached Lu Fan. "My lord, everything has been arranged. We will go and present the betrothal gifts in three days. Will my lord be attending?"
"They don't know that Master Lu is me, so I won't show myself." Lu Fan waved his hand. "Have there been any clues about that matter?"
"Miss Lin was indeed injured by a car due to someone's covert actions," Han Yunhai said quickly. "Unfortunately, the driver mysteriously disappeared. Even with all our connections, it's difficult to find evidence. However, one thing is certain: those individuals had contact with Lin Haitao."
"It was him after all!" Lu Fan's expression turned cold. He had suspected it for a long time but lacked proof.
"There's no need to investigate this matter further. I already have my own conclusion." Lu Fan waved his hand. "We will present the betrothal gifts in three days. Only then will the Lin family not have to take in a son-in-law."
"My lord, rest assured, I have made all the necessary preparations!" Han Yunhai nodded.
After Han Yunhai left, Lu Fan did not return to the courtyard. Instead, he went to the lakeside across the road, enjoying the cool breeze. It was already the beginning of autumn, and the breeze blowing against his face carried a hint of chill.
After walking only a few steps, he saw a woman practicing martial arts ahead. She moved with considerable skill, her movements flowing like water.
Beside the woman, a white-haired old man was seated. "Your punches need to be faster, and your stance more stable. Only then can you achieve the pinnacle of Bajiquan!"
Han Qiushui nodded, beads of sweat on his face. Despite his youth, he had already achieved a minor success in martial arts.
Lu Fan glanced at them and casually shook his head. Although Han Qiushui's movements were fluid, his Bajiquan lacked the true essence, making it difficult to reach higher realms.
"Who are you?"
Han Qiushui stopped his punches. "This Bajiquan is a secret art of my Han family. Are you here to steal our techniques by watching?"
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just passing by." Lu Fan smiled. "I'll leave now, and you can continue."
"You just shook your head dismissively. Do you look down on my Bajiquan?" Han Qiushui said coldly. "You watched without permission and now you think you can just leave? It won't be that easy."
"That's not right. This is the lakeside, a public place. I was just passing by and happened to glance a few times. How does that constitute stealing techniques?" Lu Fan shrugged. "Besides, your Bajiquan is so poor, what's the point of me stealing it?"
"You dare to slander my Han family's Bajiquan!" Han Qiushui was furious and threw a punch at Lu Fan.
"Qiushui, don't be rude!" the old man beside him quickly said. "Your punch carries too much force; you mustn't injure others so easily."
However, before his words could fully register, Han Qiushui stood frozen in place, his fist firmly gripped by Lu Fan, unable to move.
"I don't want to fight!" Lu Fan said coldly. "As I said earlier, I have no regard for your Bajiquan!"
Han Qiushui struggled with all his might to complete the punch, but in Lu Fan's hand, it caused no ripple, filling him with astonishment.
The old man's eyes also gleamed. Lu Fan's ability to catch Han Qiushui's punch in one move meant he was no ordinary person.
"Let go of me, let go of me!" Han Qiushui yelled, feeling utterly humiliated.
Lu Fan released his grip and turned to leave. He had no time to waste fooling around with Han Qiushui.
"You've bruised my pride, and now you want to leave? That's not how things work in this world." Han Qiushui's body erupted with energy, and he lunged at Lu Fan's back.
Lu Fan stomped on the ground, and a surge of internal energy erupted. The fallen leaves on the ground shot towards Han Qiushui like sharp swords, carrying an immense killing intent.
Han Qiushui was startled and retreated rapidly. He had never imagined that Lu Fan possessed such a skill, capable of killing unseen with just a stomp of his foot.
"Releasing internal energy externally, a martial arts grandmaster!"
The white-haired old man was shocked and quickly grabbed Han Qiushui, retreating further.
"I told you earlier that I didn't want to fight here," Lu Fan said coldly. "Based on the Bajiquan you displayed, it's nothing in my eyes!"
Han Qiushui was speechless, even deeply frightened. The skills Lu Fan exhibited far exceeded his imagination, even surpassing his grandfather's.
"Senior, please calm your anger." Old Man Han cupped his fists. "We were rude yesterday. I am from the Han family in Jiangbei. May I know who you are, to possess such skills at such a young age!"
"An unknown person!" Lu Fan replied indifferently. "As for the Jiangbei Han family, I've never heard of it."
After speaking, Lu Fan turned and left, unwilling to linger.
Old Man Han stood there, unable to recover for a long time. "How is this possible? How can this be!"
"Grandfather, what's wrong!" Han Qiushui said awkwardly. "I disgraced the Han family just now."
"It has nothing to do with you!" Old Man Han shook his head. "This person is extraordinary. At such a young age, he possesses the skills of a grandmaster, even capable of killing without a trace. If he hadn't shown mercy just now, you would likely be a corpse!"
Han Qiushui felt a chill down his spine. He knew very well that Lu Fan could have killed him with a single move; there was no doubt about it. Lu Fan's display just now was enough to prove everything.
"He is indeed powerful, but our Jiangbei Han family is a martial arts family." Han Qiushui frowned. "Isn't his behavior a bit too much?"
"Prepare gifts and go to his residence to apologize." Old Man Han stated directly. "One cannot offend a grandmaster, and the Han family cannot afford to provoke him!"
"Although that person is strong, he has already left and likely won't attack the Han family," Han Qiushui said, shaking his head. "Why bother apologizing?"
"This young man will surely soar in the future." Old Man Han said. "At such a young age, he has already become a grandmaster. How can I waste this opportunity?"
"Grandfather, are you going to curry favor with him?" Han Qiushui looked embarrassed. "I was the one who acted just now, and you want to curry favor now? Isn't that too lacking in principles?"
"Although the Han family is a martial arts family, it has been gradually declining." Old Man Han shook his head. "If we can establish a connection with this lord, the Han family will surely have a place in the future!"
"However, you're right, he is indeed formidable," Han Qiushui nodded. "It was my carelessness!"
Upon returning to the Han family, Old Master Han sent people to inquire about Lu Fan. Unfortunately, Lu Fan's information was quite obscure. He only knew that Lu Fan came from Jiangnan and seemed to have some connection with the Lin family in Jiangbei. Su Dan Novel Network
This made Old Man Han even more perplexed. Who exactly was Lu Fan? He didn't recall seeing such a master in Jiangnan.
After ascertaining the specific location, Old Man Han, along with numerous gifts and preparations, arrived at the courtyard where Lu Fan resided.
Lu Fan was sitting in the courtyard, drinking tea. Seeing the few faces, he frowned slightly. "Yesterday I said I didn't want to fight with you! Why are you here again today? Are you looking for trouble?"
"Senior, you misunderstand!" Old Man Han said repeatedly. "We offended you greatly yesterday. We hope Senior can overlook our transgressions!"