The matter of Lu Fan dealing with the Li family spread throughout Jiangnan, causing quite a stir.
The appearance of Lord Lu in Jiangnan had already caused a ripple, and now that he was to take action against the five great families, many naturally waited to see what would happen.
In the Bai family garden, Bai Xue was somewhat shocked upon hearing the news: "Just received word that the three major families led by the Wu family have submitted to Mr. Lu, but only the Li family has not."
"Among the five great families, the Qin family is the strongest," Bai Tianchen said. "Even the Qin family was utterly destroyed, so where does the Li family get the confidence to dare to challenge Mr. Lu!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Perhaps the Li family has a trump card; it's not impossible to say!" Bai Xue exclaimed. "I only hope Mr. Lu can remain safe!"
"After this storm passes, you should interact more with Mr. Lu. While you may not be able to enter his heart, if you can befriend him, our Bai family will surely soar to great heights in the future!"
Bai Tianchen said solemnly, "After all, no matter what, Mr. Lu has already become famous far and wide. With him as our backing, the Bai family is bound to achieve glory!"
"If it were in the past, I would have interacted with Mr. Lu as an equal. But now, at this stage, what status should I use to befriend Mr. Lu?" Bai Xue said with a wry smile.
The difference in their statuses was too great, and Bai Xue was well aware of this.
"Mr. Lu is indeed an extraordinary person. It was simply that we were ignorant before. Now, you just need to act as you normally would and not be too deliberate," Bai Tianchen stated frankly. "For someone like him, this is how you should handle things!"
Bai Xue nodded slightly, as if taking his words to heart.
In the Li family courtyard, the head of the Li family stood tall, his expression even more indifferent. He had already gathered many of the Li family's experts, and if Lu Fan truly came, he would not be afraid.
As a reclusive family, the Li family naturally had its own trump cards. The Li family head was even quite confident that Lu Fan would gain nothing today at the Li family's estate.
"Senior Shangguan, if it weren't a matter of life and death, I would never ask you to act!"
The Li family head bowed respectfully to a white-haired elder beside him, his expression extremely fawning. "I hope Senior Shangguan can understand."
"Of course, I understand!" The old man Shangguan nodded. "But who is it that could make the Li family so wary? I assume this person is also proficient in martial arts!"
"Senior's guess is correct!" The Li family head quickly clasped his fists. "This person is known by many 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 never met an opponent. I have long heard of this Lord Lu's reputation but have never seen him. Today, I am fortunate to have the chance to meet him!"
"In that case, thank you very much, Senior Shangguan!" The Li family head clasped his fists and said, "With Senior Shangguan's words, my Li family will surely be safe and sound!"
"I am advanced in years, and I can likely only help you this one last time," Old man Shangguan stated. "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 utmost sincerity. This was a great trial for the Li family. If they could overcome it, the Li family would ascend to glory, even surpassing other families.
"The ancestor of the Li family once showed me kindness. As long as I can help, I will never be stingy," Old man Shangguan said frankly. "I have helped the Li family quite a bit over the years, and I consider myself to have repaid my debt of gratitude!"
"Senior Shangguan, please don't say that!" The Li family head said earnestly. "I know that Senior Shangguan has been kind to my Li family. I guarantee with the honor of the head of the Li family 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. Now that someone was trying to destroy the Li family, how could he stand idly by?
Not long after, the members of the Azure Dragon Gate and the Tianquan Villa surrounded the Li family's estate, appearing formidable. The person leading them was none other than Lu Fan.
Upon arriving at the Li family courtyard, he found the Li family members on high alert, their gazes fixed solemnly on Lu Fan and his entourage.
As one of the five reclusive families, the Li family naturally possessed powerful foundations and a considerable number of people.
"If I'm not mistaken, you must be Lord Lu?" The Li family head looked at Lu Fan. "Truly accomplished at such a young age. It's a pity we didn't eliminate you completely back then, leaving such a calamity!"
"The Qin family has been destroyed, and the other major families have submitted, yet only the Li family remains recalcitrant!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "May I ask what gives the Li family such confidence?"
"Ridiculous! As a reclusive family, why should my Li family submit to anyone!" the Li family head stated directly. "Do you truly believe you have victory in your grasp 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 world?"
"Hahaha..." The Li family head laughed heartily. "Arrogant, truly arrogant!"
"Back then, my Lu family was annihilated, and the Li family played a significant role. Now you stubbornly refuse to change! Do you truly wish for the Li family to perish?" Uncle Fu said sternly.
"Even if we surrendered, we would still die," the Li family head sneered. "Now that my Li family has victory within its grasp, why should we fear you!"
The Li family head wore a smug expression, with great joy in his heart. With the Li family being the only one left among the five great families, the entire Jiangnan region would likely revere the Li family from now on.
At that time, their Li family would undoubtedly march towards glory.
"Since you are not afraid, then let us fight!" Lu Fan said with a cold smile, his gaze instantly locking onto the 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 somewhat apprehensive.
"Grandmaster level strength is indeed enough to make the Li family proud!"
Lu Fan spoke directly, without any trace of fear. Old man Shangguan was a Grandmaster, and a genuine one at that. Such formidable power explained why the Li family was so arrogant.
"Grandmaster?"
Han Yunhai, standing beside him, shifted his expression slightly. Upon reaching the Grandmaster realm, one transformed into a dragon. Experts at the Grandmaster stage were no longer ordinary individuals; they could control inner force and kill people invisibly.
Such terrifying means demonstrated the might of the Grandmaster realm, and he hadn't expected this white-haired elder 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'm starting to regret it. I may not be able to retreat safely from this place today."
The Li family head was startled. "Senior Shangguan, I think he's just bluffing; he might not have that much strength!"
Old man Shangguan waved his hand. "To be able to see through my strength, he has likely reached the Grandmaster realm as well! 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 die!"