"But you must sever ties with the Bai family!"
"I think we'll just forget it!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, "My relationship with the Bai family is as close as brothers. If you want to move against the Bai family, you'll have to get past me first!"
"You kid, don't be so stubborn!"
The Lin family head said coldly, "This is not a good thing for you!"
"I don't care about that!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "If you don't leave within ten breaths, I won't hold back again!"
"What a joke!"
Elder Shangguan's expression was indifferent, "I am an elder of the Misty Sect. Even if you can defeat me, do you still want to make an enemy of the Misty Sect?"
The Bai family head fell silent. He now understood that even if they could deal with the Lin family, they would never be able to deal with the Misty Sect. In that case, their Bai family would face utter destruction.
"I already said, if anyone dares to move against the Bai family, I will not stand by and watch!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "You don't need to say any more!"
"Elder Shangguan, this kid is stubborn. It seems he's going to go on a killing spree!"
With coldness in his eyes, the Lin family head spoke.
Elder Shangguan nodded slightly, exuding an unparalleled aura. He hadn't wanted to make a move, but with Lu Fan acting like this, how could he tolerate it?
At that very moment, Elder Shangguan stepped towards Lu Fan. As long as Lu Fan was dealt with, nothing else would matter.
At that very moment, Elder Shangguan and Lu Fan clashed again. The two figures instantly exchanged more than ten blows.
The Bai family and the Lin family did not make a move, but continued to observe. They knew very well that the real key point was between these two. Whichever side won would represent one of their two families.
"Brother Bai, you can stop hoping!"
With a faint smile, the Lin family head said directly, "You must understand that even if that kid wins, he cannot protect the Bai family. If you offend the Misty Sect, the Bai family cannot bear the consequences!"
"That may not be the case!"
The Bai family head said coldly, "Elder Shangguan does not represent the Misty Sect, nor is this the intention of the Misty Sect Master!"
The Lin family head's face turned ashen. What the Bai family head had said was indeed not wrong.
Although Elder Shangguan stood on their side, it did not mean the Misty Sect was also on their side.
As the battle intensified, Elder Shangguan's expression shifted slightly, and he retreated. He could clearly feel that Lu Fan's speed was extremely strange. If this continued, he would likely be in considerable trouble.
In the blink of an eye, Elder Shangguan fled, trying to avoid Lu Fan. Seeing that the opportunity had arrived, Lu Fan instantly thrust out his Tai Xu Sword. Elder Shangguan cried out in pain, his arm bleeding profusely, and he was even stabbed several times in the chest.
The Lin family head was shocked, "Brother Shangguan!"
"Leave quickly!"
Elder Shangguan shouted and fled the Bai family with his serious injuries. He knew very well that if he hesitated any longer, his life would be in danger.
The Lin family head did not dare to linger. Lu Fan had gone berserk, and if they didn't leave, their lives would also be in danger.
After they left, Lu Fan sheathed the Tai Xu Sword, his expression turning cold. The Lin family had broken their promise, which also instilled in him a killing intent.
"Mr. Lu, are you alright?"
The Bai family head quickly asked, his expression filled with worry.
"I'm fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand, "But if the Lin family is not eliminated, the Bai family will never have peace!"
"No matter!"
The Bai family head said, "I will personally handle this matter. Mr. Lu should leave Bai Shui City quickly!"
"Why should I leave?"
Lu Fan was bewildered and filled with doubt.
"Mr. Lu injured Elder Shangguan, and he will definitely not let this matter rest. At that time, the entire Misty Sect might come to seek retribution!" the Bai family head said directly, "That would be troublesome!"
Upon hearing this, the Bai family members also became solemn, not knowing what to do.
"If I leave, am I still a person?"
Lu Fan smiled, "Since I made the move, if the Misty Sect comes looking for me, I will resist them!"
"The Misty Sect Master's strength is unfathomable, and I'm afraid Mr. Lu cannot defeat him!"
The Bai family head said repeatedly, "Mr. Lu should leave as soon as possible!"
"I already said, I will live and die with the Bai family!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, "Patriarch Bai, you don't need to persuade me!"
The Bai family members were stunned, and their faces were filled with gratitude. They never expected Lu Fan to be so loyal.
"Mr. Lu, why is this necessary!"
Bai Xiaoqing said repeatedly, "This is our Bai family's business!"
"No need to say more!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and walked towards his room. He would not leave easily until this matter was resolved.
Meanwhile, in a tavern outside Bai Shui City, Elder Shangguan lay in a room, his injuries appearing serious, his face grim, "This matter ends here. I can do nothing more!"
"Brother Shangguan, that kid injured you so badly, don't you hold a grudge?"
The Lin family head said, "If this matter is reported to the Misty Sect Master, and the Sect Master personally takes action, he will surely be able to kill him."
"Absolutely not!"
Elder Shangguan waved his hand, "This matter must not be known to the Sect Master, otherwise, it will be difficult for me to establish myself in the Misty Sect in the future!"
"Why is that?" The Lin family head frowned.
"Within the Misty Sect, elders are not allowed to have personal grudges, especially if I were to stand up for the Lin family. If the Sect Master finds out, I will be in great trouble," Elder Shangguan stated directly.
"But..."
The Lin family head frowned. The Bai family had not been destroyed, and Lu Fan was still alive. How could he be willing to give up?
"Alright, there's no need to say more!"
Elder Shangguan waved his hand, "I was also injured helping your Lin family. You don't need to say any more!"
The Lin family head could only nod helplessly and then turned to leave.
Below in the tavern, Lin Qingbei frowned, "Grandfather, that kid is so powerful that even Elder Shangguan is not his opponent. I'm afraid only the Misty Sect Master can suppress him!"
"It's not that easy!"
The Lin family head shook his head, "Brother Shangguan is unwilling to act. It seems our efforts have been in vain."
"The Lin family has already lost its treasure, and now things have turned out like this!"
Lin Qingbei said solemnly, "In this case, isn't it a case of more loss than gain?"
"Then what can we do?"
The Lin family head frowned, his eyes becoming sharp.
"Since Elder Shangguan is unwilling to help, let's use another method!"
Lin Qingbei sneered, "If the Misty Sect Master learns that Elder Shangguan died a violent death, he will definitely take action to suppress him. At that time, we Lin family won't need to do anything!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" The Lin family head's expression changed, "Elder Shangguan is fine, how could he die a violent death?"