"Master Lu, you must help me!" Bai Tianchen said anxiously, "Xiao Xue has been captured and her whereabouts are unknown. I am powerless!"
"Bai Xue was captured because of me, and I will not stand by and do nothing." Lu Fan nodded, "Boss Bai, please rest assured!"
"Thank you, Master Lu!" Bai Tianchen cupped his fists.
Lu Fan then looked at Han Yunhai, "Where did the Ghost Gate people go?"
"I heard they are by the West Lake." Han Yunhai stepped forward, "If I'm not mistaken, they've been waiting for you by the West Lake."
"It seems they came prepared!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "Gather everyone from the Azure Dragon Sect. I will personally go to West Lake. We must not let the captured people be harmed."
Han Yunhai nodded slightly, his expression heavy. This operation was no small matter. If Lu Fan failed, everyone present could be implicated.
After all, they were well aware that the leader of the Ghost Gate had come, a true powerhouse, known as the Ghost King. He was elusive and by no means an ordinary person.
"Master Lu, do you have confidence in victory?"
Boss Chu asked, his eyes showing fear. He knew very well what they would experience tonight. The Ghost Gate people were always ruthless. If things went wrong, they might all suffer collateral damage.
"If you're scared, you can choose not to go!" Lu Fan glanced at him, "After all, it's a matter of life and death. I will never force you."
Boss Chu and Old Master Zhao exchanged glances. They were shrewd individuals. To refuse today would be tantamount to severing ties with Lu Fan.
This would be a significant blow to them. After all, if Lu Fan could subdue the Ghost Gate, he would undoubtedly wield considerable influence throughout Jiangnan in the future. At that time, it would be unrealistic for them to continue their lives in Jiangnan.
"You two are hesitating. It's better if you just don't go," Fatty Chen said seriously, "I have already rallied everyone. We will share life and death with the Azure Dragon Sect, and share life and death with Master Lu!"
With these words, everyone present was filled with passion. With Lu Fan around, they felt at ease.
"We will naturally follow Master!"
Boss Chu said repeatedly, "How could we let Master go alone!"
"That's for the best!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and said no more.
By the West Lake, crowds surged. The Ghost Gate members stood tall. An elder leaning on a cane sat in an octagonal pavilion, sporting a goatee.
"Master, will that Lu fellow really come?" a man beside him asked, "What if he doesn't show up?"
"Hmph, the one who could kill your senior brother must possess master-level skills!" The Ghost King rose, leaning on his cane, "Would such a person be a coward?"
"Lu killed Senior Brother. I must avenge him!" the yellow-haired woman said, "Master, let me go and face him then!" Su Dan Novel Network
"You don't know your place!" the Ghost King said coldly, "If you haven't reached the master level, how can you fight him?"
"If Sister Junior cannot do it alone, then we senior brothers will act together!" another man said.
"Enough!" the Ghost King said sternly, "If you were truly capable, why would I need to come out myself!"
The disciples fell silent. Even Gui Jianchou was no match for Lu Fan, so how could they be?
They knew this better than anyone. The reason they spoke up was merely to gain the Ghost King's approval.
"You'd better release me! If Master Lu comes, you'll regret it!"
Bai Xue, bound to a pillar, threatened fiercely. Although she was a weak woman, she was not as afraid due to her trust in Lu Fan's abilities.
"Foolish!" the yellow-haired woman said, holding a dagger, "Do you believe I'll carve up your face right now!"
The Ghost King slowly rose and walked to Bai Xue, "Little girl, you trust him so much. Aren't you afraid he won't come?"
"With you lot, you can't scare Master Lu. He will definitely come!" Bai Xue said coldly.
Just then, outside West Lake, dozens of cars sped over. Many men in sunglasses formed long lines, and in the center of it all was Lu Fan.
"Young Master, it's the Young Master!" Ah Hai, who was tied up, exclaimed excitedly, "The Young Master has come to save us!"
Old Fu's face turned pale as he looked at Lu Fan. He did not show any joy, but rather deep worry.
The elder in the octagonal pavilion exuded a powerful aura, unlike anyone Lu Fan had encountered before. If Lu Fan were injured because of him, he would rather die.
The Ghost King, leaning on his cane, looked at Lu Fan, "You are Master Lu of Jiangnan?"
"I dare not accept the title!" Lu Fan smiled lightly, "The matter between you and me has nothing to do with them. Let them go!"
"It is indeed unrelated to them!" the Ghost King sneered, "But you killed my eldest disciple. How do you settle this debt?"
"I did it. If you wish to deal with me, I am at your disposal anytime!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent.
Han Yunhai and the others stood aside, their expressions serious.
"As expected of Master Lu!"
The Ghost King laughed heartily and stepped out of the octagonal pavilion, leaning on his cane.
At that very moment, the paving stones on the ground suddenly flew up, surging towards them.
"Master-level technique!"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised as he controlled the water of the lake to block them, instantly repelling the flying stones.
"Good skill!" the Ghost King narrowed his eyes, "To be able to kill my eldest disciple, you are indeed extraordinary!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Ghost King moved like a phantom, appearing on the surface of West Lake, "If you can defeat me, the people you care about will naturally be safe. But if you cannot, they will accompany you to death!"
"It's exactly what I wanted!"
Lu Fan stomped on the ground and moved towards the lake, standing on the water's surface, appearing as calm as ever.
"Not long ago, you killed my eldest disciple here. Today, I will use your blood to consecrate him!" the Ghost King's voice was icy.
Gui Jianchou was his most prized disciple, on the verge of breaking through to the master level. He never expected to perish in Jiangnan. If not for this, he would not have come to Jiangnan himself.
"The Ghost Gate has always been mysterious, and as the Ghost King, you possess many methods," Lu Fan squinted his eyes, "I did not wish to be enemies with the Ghost Gate, but it seems that is no longer possible."
"My eldest disciple died by your hand. We are mortal enemies," the Ghost King said coldly, revealing his dark, claw-like hands and reaching for Lu Fan.
In a duel between experts, even the slightest lapse could be fatal. Lu Fan, however, was at ease. Even though the hunched old man before him was a master-level expert, he never took him to heart.
The Ghost Gate members were astonished. The Ghost King himself had taken action, and few could withstand it. Yet Lu Fan was not only at ease but showed no pressure.
"What is happening! We have all witnessed Master's formidable strength. Why is he struggling so much in this fight?" the yellow-haired woman exclaimed.
"It seems things are not that simple!"
The other men frowned, "Master Lu's reputation is likely well-earned."