The matter of Lu Fan dealing with the Li family spread throughout Jiangnan, causing quite a stir.
The emergence of a Lord Lu in Jiangnan had already caused a ripple, and now he was going to take action against the five great families, naturally drawing many onlookers.
In the Bai family's garden, Bai Xue was somewhat shocked upon hearing the news: "Just received word that the three great families, led by the Wu family, have pledged allegiance to Mr. Lu. Only the Li family has not."
"Among the five great families, the Qin family was the strongest," Bai Tianchen stated. "Even the Qin family was destroyed. Where did the Li family get the nerve to challenge Mr. Lu!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Perhaps the Li family has a trump card, who knows!" Bai Xue exclaimed. "I only hope Mr. Lu can remain safe!"
"After this turmoil passes, you must interact with Mr. Lu more. Although you may not enter Mr. Lu's heart, if you can befriend him, my Bai family will surely soar to new heights!"
Bai Tianchen said solemnly, "After all, no matter what, Mr. Lu has already become famous far and wide. With him as our backer, the Bai family is bound to reach glory!"
"If it were in the past, I would have interacted with Mr. Lu as an equal. But now that things have come to this, in what capacity should I befriend Mr. Lu?" Bai Xue said with a wry smile.
The difference in their statuses was too great; how could Bai Xue not understand this?
"Mr. Lu is no ordinary person. It was simply that we were unaware before. Now, you just need to act as you normally would, without being too deliberate," Bai Tianchen stated directly. "One must handle figures like him in this manner!"
Bai Xue nodded slightly, as if taking his advice.
In the Li family courtyard, the Li family head stood tall, his expression even more indifferent. He had already gathered many of the Li family's experts. If Lu Fan truly came, he would not be afraid.
As a hidden family, the Li family naturally had its own trump cards. The Li family head was even quite confident that Lu Fan would gain no advantage at the Li family today.
"Senior Shangguan, if it weren't a matter of life and death, I would never ask for your assistance!"
The Li family head bowed to a white-haired old man beside him, his expression showing utmost deference. "I hope Senior Shangguan can understand."
"I naturally understand!" The old man Shangguan nodded. "But who exactly is it that the Li family fears so much? I presume this person is also skilled in martial arts!"
"Your guess is correct!" The Li family head quickly bowed. "This person is known by everyone as Lord Lu. Even the Qin family was destroyed by him."
"Lord Lu?"
Old man Shangguan narrowed his eyes. "I have been in Jiangnan for over thirty years and have met no match. I have long heard of this Lord Lu's reputation but have never seen him. Today, I am fortunate enough to meet him!"
"In that case, thank you, Senior Shangguan!" The Li family head bowed. "With Senior Shangguan's words, my Li family will surely be safe and sound!"
"I am advanced in years, and I fear I can only help you one last time," Old man Shangguan said. "You must take care of yourself in the future!"
"As long as we can overcome this tribulation, Senior Shangguan will be the great benefactor of my Li family!"
The Li family head said repeatedly, with great seriousness. This was a great tribulation for the Li family. If they could overcome it, the Li family would ascend to glory, even surpassing other families.
"The Li family's ancestor once showed me kindness. As long as I can help, I will never be stingy," Old man Shangguan stated directly. "Over the years, I have helped the Li family quite a bit, and consider the debt repaid!"
"Senior Shangguan, please do not say that!" The Li family head said repeatedly. "Senior Shangguan has been kind to my Li family, I know this. I guarantee with the reputation of the Li family head that this is the last time!"
Old man Shangguan nodded and said no more. At this point, he naturally would not stand by and do nothing.
The Li family's ancestor had shown him kindness, and now someone was trying to destroy the Li family. How could he stand idly by?
Not long after, the people from the Azure Dragon Gate and Tianquan Villa surrounded the Li family tightly, appearing imposing. The person leading them was none other than Lu Fan.
Upon arriving at the Li family courtyard, he found the Li family members fully prepared, gazing at Lu Fan and his group with solemn expressions.
As one of the five great hidden families, the Li family also possessed formidable foundations and naturally had a considerable number of people.
"If I'm not mistaken, this must be Lord Lu?" The Li family head looked at Lu Fan. "Truly young and promising. It's a pity we didn't cut the weeds and remove the roots back then, leaving behind a disaster!"
"The Qin family has been destroyed, and the other great families have also submitted, yet the Li family remains out of place!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "May I ask where the Li family gets its confidence?"
"Ridiculous! Our Li family is a hidden family, why should we submit to others!" The Li family head stated directly. "Do you truly believe you have victory in hand today?"
"Even if the five great families joined forces, the outcome would still be the same defeat!" Lu Fan sneered. "Now, with your Li family alone, do you still intend to control the universe?"
"Hahaha..." The Li family head laughed heartily. "Arrogant, truly arrogant!"
"Back then, my Lu family's entire clan was annihilated, and the Li family played a significant role. Now you remain stubborn! Do you truly wish for the Li family to be destroyed?" Uncle Fu said coldly.
"Even if we submit, it's still death," the Li family head sneered. "Now that my Li family has victory in hand, why should we fear you!"
The Li family head looked smug, his heart filled with joy. With only the Li family remaining among the five great families, the entire Jiangnan would likely respect the Li family in the future.
At that time, their Li family would surely step into glory.
"Since you are not afraid, then let us fight!" Lu Fan smiled coldly, his gaze instantly locking onto Old man Shangguan. "If I'm not mistaken, the Li family's greatest reliance is you!"
Old man Shangguan's brow furrowed. He had tried his best to conceal his aura, but he hadn't expected Lu Fan to detect it. This made him feel a sense of apprehension.
"Grandmaster strength, indeed, can make the Li family arrogant!"
Lu Fan's voice was direct, yet he showed no fear. Old man Shangguan was a Grandmaster, and a genuine one at that. Such formidable strength explained why the Li family was so presumptuous.
"Grandmaster?"
Han Yunhai, standing by, his expression shifted slightly. Once one reached the Grandmaster realm, they transformed into dragons. Experts at the Grandmaster realm were no longer ordinary people; they could control internal energy and kill without a trace.
Such terrifying methods showed the might of the Grandmaster realm. He hadn't expected the white-haired old man before him to be a Grandmaster-level expert.
"Good eyesight, to see through me at a glance. Your strength must be extraordinary!" Old man Shangguan narrowed his eyes. "I am beginning to regret it. Coming here today, I may not be able to retreat unscathed."
The Li family head was startled. "Senior Shangguan, I think he's just bluffing. He might not be that strong!"
Old man Shangguan waved his hand. "To be able to see through my strength, he has likely also reached the Grandmaster realm! Today, I fear I have encountered a formidable enemy. This is a tribulation. If I am to perish here today, then it is heaven's will that I should!"