Steward Wu and Ling'er also arrived. Upon learning that the Chen family's experts were involved, Ling'er's anger flared. She was about to go out to confront them, but Steward Wu held her back firmly, "Eldest Young Lady, do not act rashly. If the Wu family dares to make a move in Chengdu, they must be well-prepared. If a conflict truly erupts, it might lead to a bloodbath in the City Lord's Mansion."
"My father is Emperor Xuan. If they dare to do this, my father won't let them off easily!" Ling'er's voice was arrogant, carrying an aura as if she considered all this beneath her notice.
Steward Wu, however, shook his head, "Things are not that simple. The Chen family dares to act like this, perhaps they have received some inside information. If Emperor Xuan encounters trouble, then perhaps..."
"Impossible! My father is so powerful, how could anything happen to him!" Ling'er shook her head, her eyes growing more serious, as if in her eyes, her father was an invincible being, and no one could cause him any harm.
"I am merely a little worried, Miss need not pay it too much mind!" Steward Wu said quickly.
"They are coming for me!" Lu Fan stood up and said, "As long as I show myself, they naturally won't dare to barge in so easily!"
"No, you can't go!" Ling'er quickly stopped Lu Fan, "If you go out, the Chen family will become even more emboldened and try to kill you directly. I absolutely will not allow such a thing to happen!"
"Silly girl, since I dare to go out, I naturally have a way to deal with it. You don't need to worry about me." Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders, a smile appearing as if everything was under control.
Ling'er did not believe him. This matter was of grave importance. The Chen family had long harbored ill intentions towards Lu Fan. If Lu Fan were to go out like this, he would surely face a thunderous blow, which Ling'er did not wish to see.
"Miss, even if he remains in the City Lord's Mansion, he may not be able to protect himself!" Steward Wu said frankly, "It might be better to let him go out; perhaps there's still a sliver of hope."
"This..."
Ling'er stood frozen, her expression shifting slightly. If what Steward Wu said was true, and her father had encountered trouble, then the City Lord's Mansion might not be safe.
"We will accompany you!" Lei Batian spoke up, "I am the captain of the City Lord's Mansion guards, and you are part of my guard team. I will naturally protect you!"
"That's right, we'll go out together!" The guards also spoke up, appearing quite loyal.
Lu Fan smiled, "Your words are enough. However, you do not need to accompany me. I can go out alone!"
"No!"
Ling'er said coldly, "You are someone from my City Lord's Mansion. How can I let you face them alone? If the Chen family truly intends to rebel, then they will have to step over my dead body!"
After speaking, Ling'er strode towards the outside of the City Lord's Mansion, her eyes filled with determination. Perhaps in her mind, she believed the Chen family did not have the audacity to lay a hand on her.
"Miss, absolutely not!" Steward Wu rushed forward, his heart filled with worry. He knew very well that if the Chen family harbored rebellious intentions, it would inevitably cause upheaval and endless trouble.
At the same time, Lu Fan's figure had already appeared outside the City Lord's Mansion. He looked towards the more than ten black-clad figures and revealed a faint smile, "Is the Chen family really going to be so devious? Since you want to deal with me, why hide your faces and play these tricks!"
"Tsk tsk... Today, you brat, you won't escape!" The leading black-clad figure sneered, "In this Emperor Xuan City, we have set up a net from which you cannot escape, even with countless clones!"
"This is Emperor Xuan City, not a place for you to run rampant!"
With a surge of anger, Ling'er ran out from the City Lord's Mansion, appearing extremely imposing. But in that instant, a surge of spiritual energy erupted. Ling'er's expression changed drastically, and she quickly retreated back into the mansion. The spiritual energy vanished in a flash, but if Ling'er hadn't dodged, she would have been cut in half.
"Emperor-level aura!"
Steward Wu's brow furrowed, and his expression turned grim. He had not expected the Chen family head to be so direct, even disregarding Ling'er's life.
Ling'er was also quite frightened. It was her first time facing such an imposing aura, and she was momentarily stunned. She had never imagined the Chen family head would be so aggressive, showing no intention of holding back.
"You are here to deal with me, why bother scaring her!" Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders, "Even if you have set up a net today, I will still break through!"
"Good lad, you certainly have courage!" The Chen family head sneered coldly, "I want to see what skills you possess to dare to speak such words!"
Following these words, Lu Fan's figure instantly soared into the sky, carrying an imposing aura, with a cold glint in his eyes.
The leading black-clad figure did not hesitate and also rushed into the sky, intending to capture Lu Fan. After all, in his perception, Lu Fan was already a trapped beast with no suspense.
Ling'er stood within the City Lord's Mansion, her heart filled with worry, yet not knowing what to do. The Chen family's actions clearly showed they did not regard their City Lord's Mansion with any respect. With Emperor Xuan absent, she felt helpless.
"Miss, the Chen family is arrogant and overbearing. Do not clash with them!" Steward Wu advised, "Wait for Emperor Xuan to return. Once he is back, this debt will eventually be settled!"
Ling'er nodded slightly, her heart touched. At this point, she understood the situation very clearly.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan's figure had already reached mid-air. However, the leading black-clad figure blocked his path, revealing a cold smile. In his eyes, Lu Fan was already a lamb awaiting slaughter.
"This is Emperor Xuan City. Who are you people, daring to cause such a commotion here!"
At that very moment, a cold voice rang out, and a figure shot into the sky, his gaze fixed on the old man in black. The aura surrounding him was terrifying, having reached the Half-Emperor level.
"It's the Zhao family head! The Zhao family head has made a move!" Steward Wu's face lit up with joy. The Zhao family head was also a Half-Emperor. As long as he stood with the City Lord's Mansion, Emperor Xuan City would not fall into chaos.
"This matter has nothing to do with the Zhao family. The Zhao family had best not meddle in this muddy water!" The leading black-clad figure's voice was icy as he stared at the Zhao family head, exuding an imposing aura.
The Zhao family head remained unfazed and said coldly, "As one of the three great family heads of Emperor Xuan City, how can I stand by and watch Emperor Xuan City fall into crisis? Who are you people, daring to even touch Miss Ling'er? Are you courting death!"
Following these words, the leading black-clad figure's face instantly turned ashen. The Zhao family head's words were clearly intentional.