"A joke, a huge joke!" Gui Jianchou said coldly, "Even a Grandmaster like me is not to be feared. How dare you speak such words!"
"I did not wish to be enemies with the Ghost Gate, but you have repeatedly provoked me." Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. "If you leave today, I will spare your life. If you dare to return again, you will surely perish!"
"Stop your nonsense and show me what you've got!"
Gui Jianchou was not polite. The flute sound rang out again, seemingly endless. The crowd on the shore swayed their heads, their minds becoming hazy.
"This flute sound contains intent. Do not let it enter your ears!"
Han Yunhai spoke, covering his ears. His eyes carried a heavy weight.
The powerful figures on the watchtower also sealed their ears without hesitation. They knew very well that a battle between martial artists was far more complex than it appeared.
"Since you are incorrigible, I shall sacrifice you to the heavens today!"
Lu Fan stomped his foot on the water, his body rising with a pillar of water. His expression was cold, his gaze fixed on the man before him. "Let alone you, even if the Ghost King himself came, he could not do anything to me!"
As soon as the words fell, Lu Fan struck out with a palm. Although it was a palm strike from a distance, its power was formidable. Gui Jianchou struggled to resist, but his body was forced back on the water. He spat out a mouthful of blood, disbelief etched on his face.
"How is this possible! A palm strike from a distance can move mountains and fill seas!"
Gui Jianchou exclaimed, his body trembling. The means Lu Fan had displayed had exceeded his understanding. Even a martial arts Grandmaster could not possess such abilities.
"A Great Expert, you are a Great Expert!"
Suddenly recalling something, Gui Jianchou's eyes widened in panic, a look of utter disbelief.
In the martial arts world, it was understood that reaching the Grandmaster realm was the peak. However, above the peak, there still existed Great Experts who could move mountains and fill seas, and even summon the power of heaven and earth.
The abilities Lu Fan had just displayed were indeed those only a Great Expert could wield.
Lu Fan did not speak further. He struck out with another palm towards Gui Jianchou, killing him on the spot.
On the shore of West Lake, the crowd watched the scene unfold, their hearts filled with astonishment. The sight was too surreal, making it difficult for them to believe.
"Defeated! The challenger is defeated!"
The crowd shouted, their hearts filled with excitement. Gui Jianchou was a disciple of the Ghost Gate and possessed Grandmaster-level strength. His defeat at Lu Fan's hands would likely cause an unprecedented upheaval.
"So cool, he's just too cool!" Xiao Qi cheered from the shore, his heart filled with elation. He could not see Lu Fan's face clearly, but his imposing figure was enough to captivate him.
Lin Ke stood beside him, feeling a little awkward. If Xiao Qi knew that the famous Lord Lu was Lu Fan, he wondered what Xiao Qi would think.
"Victory!"
Han Yunhai smiled. He had been somewhat worried, but now that the situation was settled, he felt calm.
"Lord Lu is a person of such caliber, how could he possibly lose!"
On the watchtower, Boss Chu laughed heartily. "I never thought Lord Lu would be defeated. After all, he is the Undefeated God of War!"
"His Lordship hasn't arrived yet, but you're already flattering him!" Fatty Chen said with a faint smile. "I remember you weren't saying that before!"
"Before, I was ignorant of your true stature and did not recognize His Lordship's brilliance," Boss Chu chuckled. "Now I have finally witnessed His Lordship's power!"
"He really is a sycophant!" Fatty Chen said dismissively, but he did not say much more. They all served Lu Fan, so they couldn't let their relationship become too strained.
After killing Gui Jianchou, the shore of West Lake returned to peace. Lu Fan left directly. With Gui Jianchou's head separated from his body, there was no need for him to remain.
However, as he departed, an old man on the shore frowned, especially when he saw Lu Fan's appearance, recalling events from over a decade ago.
"Why is he so similar! And this young man's strength is extraordinary. If he is truly the orphan from back then, won't the Qin family be in danger!"
Upon this thought, the white-haired old man did not linger. He turned and left. Dressed in white robes, he appeared dignified and scholarly, but his eyes held a distinct killing intent.
After the white-haired old man departed, not far from the shore of West Lake, Fu Bo appeared. His eyes carried a chilling glint as he fixed his gaze on the white-haired old man.
"Are you certain that is someone from the Qin family?" Fu Bo asked. "If so, the young master may have to leave Qingzhou!"
"I am absolutely certain!" Old Zhao said, cupping his fist. "He is Qin Hai of the Qin family, possessing half-step Grandmaster abilities! His strength is extraordinary. He likely noticed something when he saw the young master in action." Su Dan Novel Network
Fu Bo's face turned ashen. While he was overjoyed by Lu Fan's formidable strength, having him seen by someone from the Qin family would likely stir up past events from a decade ago.
"Go tell the young master that I wish to catch up with him tonight at the Phoenix Pavilion," Fu Bo instructed. "And you must protect the young master's safety. He must not encounter any trouble."
Old Zhao nodded, a look of helplessness on his face. Lu Fan's strength far surpassed his. Being asked to protect Lu Fan felt somewhat absurd.
However, Lu Fan was the sole young master of the Lu family and the hope of Fu Bo. He dared not refuse.
Lu Fan left the shore of West Lake and changed out of his casual attire, arriving at Taikang Pharmaceutical as if he had never been to West Lake.
"So cool, he's just too cool!"
Upon arriving at Taikang Pharmaceutical, Xiao Qi exclaimed again. "This Lord Lu is truly too handsome!"
"You didn't even see him clearly, so how do you know he's handsome!" Lin Ke said awkwardly. "That's a bit far-fetched."
"The way he moved was like a god descending from the heavens," Xiao Qi gushed. "If I could marry him, I'd be willing to die!"
"Cough, cough..." Lin Ke coughed lightly, unsure how to respond.
Just as they entered the company, Manager Chen came down from upstairs. Seeing their figures, he couldn't help but frown. "What's going on with you two? Why are you wearing casual clothes? It's working hours!"
"We..." Xiao Qi said awkwardly. They had snuck out and were now caught red-handed, unsure how to explain.
"There's a business matter in the sales department, and I'm taking him for some experience," Lin Ke stepped forward and said with a smile. "After all, he's now the team leader in the sales department. That's a significant responsibility."
"I see!" Manager Chen nodded. "I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be going now!"
After Manager Chen left, Xiao Qi breathed a sigh of relief. "That scared me to death. He's the oldest manager in the company and usually very gruff. But Xiao Ke is really capable!"