"I do not hold yesterday's events against you! Lu Fan stated directly, "However, since you are here, do you perhaps have something to discuss?"
"These are paintings and calligraphy collected by the Han family for many years!" Old Master Han stepped forward, "As well as thousand-year-old ginseng, and some tonics!"
"One should not accept favors without merit. Old Master Han, this is perhaps not appropriate!" Lu Fan chuckled lightly.
"Mr. Lu, this is merely a token of the Han family's sincerity. We hope Mr. Lu can accept it!" Han Qiushui said awkwardly, "I was reckless yesterday and offended Mr. Lu!"
As they were talking, Granny Guihua walked out of the living room, smiling, "Xiao Fan, do we have guests at home?"
"Grandma!" Lu Fan rose and said, "Just some new friends!"
"Hello, Grandma!" Han Qiushui said repeatedly, his words laced with flattery.
She, the distinguished eldest daughter of the Han family from Jiangbei, had always lived a life of pampered luxury and had never lowered herself so much. Yet, he knew clearly that the elderly person before him was very important to Lu Fan.
"Since they are friends, then please stay for dinner!" Granny Guihua said politely, "The kitchen still has plenty of dishes!"
"This..."
Old Master Han looked at Lu Fan. Without Lu Fan's permission, how could he dare to agree? If he displeased Lu Fan, the Han family would be in trouble.
"Since Grandma has invited you, then you shall stay!" Lu Fan nodded.
"Thank you, Mr. Lu!"
Old Master Han quickly cupped his fists. Lu Fan allowing them to stay for dinner was a good start, at least Lu Fan no longer harbored any hostility towards them.
Han Qiushui was also very well-behaved, helping in the kitchen.
Old Master Han sat beside Lu Fan and asked, "Mr. Lu, seeing your display yesterday, I believe you are already a Grandmaster!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Fan abruptly looked at Old Master Han, "Is being a Grandmaster that important?"
"Naturally not!" Old Master Han quickly shook his head, "This old man is merely amazed and has no other intentions!"
"It's fine!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "You don't seem like bad people, but it's best not to inquire about things you shouldn't."
Old Master Han nodded repeatedly, but a cold sweat broke out. Lu Fan was no ordinary person, so he had to speak with utmost caution.
After a long while, the dishes were ready. Han Qiushui sat beside Old Master Han, appearing quite obedient, a stark contrast to her petulant demeanor yesterday.
"Mr. Lu, this Osmanthus wine is brewed by the Han family, absolutely authentic!" Old Master Han chuckled, "May I ask if it suits Mr. Lu's taste!"
"It is indeed excellent!" Lu Fan sighed after tasting it, "To brew such a wine, the craftsmanship is truly remarkable."
"If Mr. Lu likes it, I will have someone send over a few bottles right now!" Han Qiushui said quickly.
"A favor without cause often hides malicious intent!" Lu Fan glanced at them, "Do you have something you need to ask for?"
"To be frank, this old man does indeed have something to request!" Old Master Han stood up and cupped his fists.
"You can speak directly if you have something to say!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "This Osmanthus wine is truly good!"
"My Han family is a martial arts family, but unfortunately, our lineage is thin. Now only my granddaughter remains!" Old Master Han said with a wry smile, "I wish to ask Mr. Lu to take her as a disciple!"
"Take a disciple?" Lu Fan frowned slightly, "I'm used to being alone and do not like to take disciples!"
"I beg Mr. Lu!"
Old Master Han bowed, showing even greater deference. He was the head of the Han family in Jiangbei, and usually, no one could make him act this way.
Lu Fan frowned, while Han Qiushui was at a loss. The reason Old Master Han was acting this way was to secure an extra life-saving charm for Han Qiushui.
A martial arts family, if it gradually declined, would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of martial arts experts. Old Master Han knew this better than anyone.
"I don't wish to take a disciple, but since you, old man, are so sincere, I cannot refuse!" Lu Fan shrugged, "From now on, she can be my apprentice disciple!"
"Quickly pay your respects to your master!" Old Master Han said repeatedly, his face beaming with joy.
Han Qiushui quickly knelt and performed the kowtow: "Greetings, Master!"
"From now on, call me Mr. Lu!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "If it weren't for Old Master Han's insistence, I wouldn't easily accept a disciple!"
"Master, rest assured, I will never disappoint you in the future!" Han Qiushui cupped his fists again.
Lu Fan waved his hand, not taking it to heart.
After finishing dinner, Han Qiushui smiled and said, "Tomorrow is my birthday. I wonder if Master has time to attend?"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes, "Since I've accepted you as an apprentice disciple, I will naturally attend your birthday!"
"Thank you, Master!"
Han Qiushui was overjoyed. The Han family had a considerable reputation in Jiangbei. Now that Lu Fan had agreed to attend her birthday banquet, she could perform the discipleship ceremony in front of everyone.
"Mr. Lu, your display yesterday was astounding. This old man wishes to spar a few moves with you," Old Master Han chuckled.
"You may do as you please, old man!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "If you can touch me, then I lose!"
"In that case, I apologize!"
Old Master Han stepped forward, pointing a single finger towards Lu Fan. He was a half-step Grandmaster, known as the foremost person in Jiangbei, and his reputation was not without merit.
Sensing the surging gust of wind, Lu Fan's body paused slightly. Hidden strength surged from his feet. Before Old Master Han could get close, he felt a terrifying aura, and his body retreated several steps, his white hair dancing in the wind.
Han Qiushui watched, her heart filled with shock. The methods displayed by Lu Fan were simply beyond what humans could achieve.
"Not only can you release hidden strength, but you can also mobilize the power of heaven and earth!"
Old Master Han steadied himself, "Mr. Lu, are you a legendary Martial Dao Great Master!" Su Dan Novel Network
"It's just a few martial skills, not worth mentioning!"
Lu Fan said humbly, "Come, let us continue drinking!"
Old Master Han nodded. Although his heart was shaken, since Lu Fan did not elaborate, he naturally would not inquire further.
As they were leaving, Han Qiushui asked, "Grandfather, what is a Martial Dao Great Master? Why have I never heard of it before!"
"A Martial Dao Grandmaster is already an extraordinary person, capable of releasing hidden strength!" Old Master Han said meaningfully, "As for a Martial Dao Great Master, they are legendary figures with the power to destroy heaven and earth. If Mr. Lu is truly a Martial Dao Great Master, then my Han family will surely prosper!"
Han Qiushui stood by, listening quietly, her heart filled with shock.
In her past memories, the strongest were Martial Dao Grandmasters. Now she learned that above Martial Dao Grandmasters, there were also Martial Dao Great Masters.
"Issue a decree that all members of the Han family in Jiangbei must not offend Mr. Lu!" Old Master Han commanded.
Han Qiushui nodded repeatedly. She was well aware of this. Lu Fan's strength was extraordinary. Although the Han family was a martial arts family, they absolutely must not offend him.
In the courtyard, Lu Fan lay in the grass, a blade of grass in his mouth, gazing at the moon in the sky, appearing quite relaxed.
"Brother Lu Fan, what are you thinking about?"
Lin Ke's voice sounded as she lay beside Lu Fan.
"Xiao Ke, why are you here?" Lu Fan asked in surprise, "Shouldn't you be at the Lin family's house at this late hour?"
"Naturally, because I missed you, I came!" Lin Ke shrugged.