After a long wait, Lin Aotian found a moment when no one was around and came to Lin Ke's side: "Have you thought it through clearly? Lord Lu's character is unknown. If you marry him, it might not be the best choice!"
"Dad, don't worry. Lord Lu will never do anything to me!" Lin Ke smiled and said, "You don't need to worry too much! Since it's my choice, I won't regret it."
Lin Aotian was dumbfounded, not knowing how to respond. Lin Ke's certainty made him even more confused. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn't be like this.
"Dad, please rest assured!" Lin Ke smiled again, "I will never regret it!"
"Since it's your decision, father won't pry!" Lin Aotian nodded. "But if you marry Lord Lu, what about him?"
"Actually, Lord Lu is Lu Fan!" Lin Ke said seriously, "He is the one who wants to marry me!"
Lin Aotian's body trembled. He never expected that Lin Ke would tell such a lie just to marry Lord Lu.
"Since your mind is made up, your father will not make things difficult for you!" Lin Aotian turned away.
In fact, he could understand. Lin Ke had been orphaned since childhood, and being valued by Lord Lu of Jiangnan was a rare opportunity.
Meanwhile, in a courtyard in Jiangbei, Lu Fan was watering flowers when several figures approached. Su Dan Novel Network.
"My lord, the betrothal gifts have been delivered!" Han Yunhai cupped his fists. "Should we prepare for the wedding?"
"Indeed!"
Lu Fan nodded. "This time, you return to Jiangnan and help me arrange the wedding. I will also return personally soon!"
"We obey!"
Han Yunhai quickly cupped his fists. The situation in Jiangnan had stabilized. With Lord Lu's name, the Azure Dragon Sect controlled the economic lifeline of Jiangnan, making them the sole dominant force.
With Lu Fan's wealth, even in the imperial court, he could be considered someone who could make the nation tremble with a mere stomp of his foot.
"By the way, I have some newly refined pills here. Take these pills back!" Lu Fan took out a batch of pills. "Send someone to gather many martial arts experts and form a martial arts force!"
Han Yunhai's body trembled. "My lord, have you finally decided?"
"Yes!" Lu Fan nodded. "Chuzhou is a place of trouble. After the wedding, I will step into it to find the mastermind. If I don't have martial arts experts, wouldn't fighting alone be too tiring?"
"But... with just these pills, can they truly make those martial arts experts submit?" Han Yunhai said awkwardly. "After all, many martial arts experts are conceited!"
"These pills are called Qi Nurturing Pills. After taking them, martial artists can permanently increase their strength!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Even peak martial arts experts have hope of becoming Grandmasters after taking these pills!"
"So magical?" Han Yunhai was shocked. "If this is true, it will definitely attract many martial arts experts!"
"The sect we form will be called the Azure Cloud Sect!" Lu Fan said directly. "Besides martial prowess, their background must also be thoroughly investigated!"
"My lord, rest assured, I will not disappoint you!"
Han Yunhai nodded solemnly. With such pills, it would be a simple matter to establish a sect.
In Jiangbei, the news spread quickly. Lord Lu of Jiangnan was going to marry the illegitimate daughter of the Lin family, which made many forces anticipate it.
Meanwhile, in Jiangdong, in a courtyard of the Yun family, Yun Qingshan looked at the many elders whose cultivation had been abolished and was furious: "How dare they harm my Yun family members so cruelly!"
"Uncle Grandpa, it's all my fault for being useless!" Yun Bei said guiltily. "If I were strong enough, this would never have happened!"
"You, as a direct descendant of the Yun family in Jiangdong, were also severely injured!" Yun Qingshan's expression was cold. "The Han family of Jiangbei has truly shown great courage!"
"If it were just the Han family of Jiangdong, how could they have injured us!" a white-haired elder said. "We were all injured by one person! I don't know what his connection is with the Han family!"
"In Jiangbei, besides the Han family, who else could have injured you like this?"
Yun Qingshan said coldly, radiating authority. As a Grandmaster of the Yun family, his aura and strength were enough to make everyone fear him.
"This..." the several elders looked at each other. "We don't know either!"
"Hmph, this matter all started with the Han family. Since they are courting death, I will fulfill their wish!" Yun Qingshan said directly. "Within three days, we will flatten the Han family in Jiangbei!"
Yun Bei showed joy. Having suffered such humiliation, if the Han family could be dealt with, his resentment would be appeased.
"Elder Yun, this matter might not be appropriate!" a white-haired elder interjected. "After all, that person is quite mysterious. He's so young and has reached the Grandmaster level, he must have a significant background!"
"Grandmaster?" Yun Qingshan was surprised. "So young, and already possesses Grandmaster-level skills?"
"Indeed!" another elder nodded. "Although we cannot be certain, it is highly likely!"
"Hmph, since that's the case, I will go and meet him personally!" Yun Qingshan said coldly.
"Uncle Grandpa, should we wait for Grandpa to go with us?" Yun Bei asked. "With two Grandmasters going, we will surely sweep away all opposition!"
"No need. The family head is still in seclusion!" Yun Qingshan waved his hand. "To deal with the mere Han family, why would we need two Grandmasters!"
Yun Bei nodded slightly, not daring to ask further.
Indeed, with one Grandmaster taking action, what problem could not be solved?
Three days later, several figures from Jiangdong moved towards Jiangbei.
In the courtyard of the Han family in Jiangbei, Old Master Han stood and looked at the many members of the Han family. "Ten years ago, the Yun family wanted to annex the Han family. Now that the Yun family's experts are coming, it will surely be a bloody conflict!"
"Defend the family, we will not shy away from death!"
The members of the Han family were indignant. The Yun family had bullied the Han family for many years and had always wanted to annex them. Now that they found an opportunity, how could they give up easily?
"Patriarch, if we inform Mr. Lu about this matter, it might resolve the family's crisis!" Elder Zhou said. "With the Han family alone, how can we contend with the Yun family!"
"This matter has nothing to do with Mr. Lu!" the Han family head said directly. "This is our Han family's business, and Mr. Lu must not be involved!"
At this point, the Han family head's eyes were serious. Lu Fan had already incurred the wrath of the Yun family for the sake of the Han family. If he were to get involved, it would likely bring endless trouble.
Elder Zhou wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent. He knew the Patriarch's personality well.
The courtyard was filled with an atmosphere of resolve, while outside the courtyard, a killing intent and immense pressure emanated, making it impossible for people to act freely.
Within a hundred meters of the Han family courtyard, everything had been sealed off. The Yun family of Jiangdong was clearly not going to let this matter rest easily.
The courtyard gate was torn open, and the Yun family members swarmed in, confronting the many martial arts experts of the Han family, their eyes filled with killing intent.
The Yun family, led by Yun Qingshan, exuded an aggressive demeanor.
"Patriarch Han, it's been many years. How have you been?" Yun Qingshan sneered. "I've missed you dearly!"