"You truly have a big mouth!" Qin Shilong said coldly. "Things have reached this point, yet you dare to speak like this! You destroyed my Qin family, how can I spare you today."
"The Lu family tragedy eighteen years ago was all thanks to the Qin family," Lu Fan shrugged. "It is only right that I destroy your Qin family!"
"Eighteen years ago, so what if the Qin family destroyed your Lu family."
Qin Shilong said coldly, "How can my Qin family compare to your Lu family?"
As soon as the words fell, the people of Qingyun Sect were filled with righteous indignation. This was a direct provocation to Lu Fan, without any hesitation, their words filled with arrogance.
"It seems I really shouldn't have been lenient," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "But it's not too late, making your Qin family perish is the purpose of my return to Jiangnan."
Qin Shilong laughed heartily. Beside him were many masters, his sworn brothers who had been tempered through many trials on the outer battlefield.
"It looks like we're really going to fight today!"
"Who says not! This situation is not optimistic."
Outside the Qin family courtyard, many people spoke in conversation, their words serious. They did not know that neither of these two were to be trifled with.
"Sir, shall we deal with all of them?"
Han Yunhai asked. With so many masters from Qingyun Sect present, why would they fear these insignificant figures from the Qin family.
"You don't need to make a move. Since this is between me and the Qin family, I will handle it myself!"
Lu Fan stepped forward, his eyes revealing a cold glint. He looked at Qin Shilong and said, "I can destroy your Qin family, and I can also make you regret it!"
"Hmph!" Qin Shilong sneered. "Truly arrogant, a frog in a well!"
He was a Grandmaster from the outer battlefield, backed by the Dragon Country. In terms of sheer martial might, he would crush Lu Fan completely, not to mention the backing of the Dragon Country.
Just as they were about to make a move, a group of people arrived outside the Qin family courtyard. Many of the onlookers retreated.
The person leading them was none other than the City Lord of Jiangnan.
"City Lord!"
Qin Shilong cupped his fists, a smug look on his face. With the support of the Jiangnan City Lord, Lu Fan and his group would likely have no escape today.
The Jiangnan City Lord nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Lu Fan. "Are you Lord Lu of Jiangnan? Indeed, you are young and promising!"
"Jiangnan City Lord?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Are you here today to support the Qin family?"
"Lord Lu jokes. I am naturally here to mediate!" The Jiangnan City Lord stated directly. "The Qin family members were destroyed by you, which was wrong of you. If you are willing to apologize to the young master of the Qin family, perhaps the Qin family will not hold it against you!"
"Then who is responsible for the Lu family's demise eighteen years ago?" Lu Fan spoke directly, looking the Jiangnan City Lord in the eye.
"The events of eighteen years ago are not something I can manage!" The Jiangnan City Lord's expression was cold. "But I, as the City Lord of Jiangnan, will absolutely not allow you to cause trouble here in Jiangnan today!"
"Then, according to the Jiangnan City Lord's intention, how do you plan to handle this?" Han Qiushui asked with a smile. "Are you perhaps planning to make a move against us?"
"You are merely ordinary martial artists, and you dare to oppose me?" Qin Shilong sneered. "Do you know my power now!"
The Jiangnan City Lord also narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Fan again. "Young man, those who know when to yield are the wise. You are still young and have a bright future. You cannot throw it away so easily. If you beg for mercy, I guarantee that your life will not be endangered!"
"This matter has nothing to do with the Jiangnan City Lord. I advise the City Lord not to meddle,"
Lu Fan said coldly. "Otherwise, getting yourself into trouble will not be a good thing!"
The Jiangnan City Lord's face darkened. As the City Lord of Jiangnan, his status and position were extremely high. Lu Fan, a mere martial artist, dared to speak to him in such a manner. Even if he was a Grandmaster, so what.
"City Lord, this brat has quite the nerve to even talk back to you!" Qin Shilong instigated.
"Guards, escort them to the dungeon!"
The Jiangnan City Lord exuded an imposing aura. "Within Jiangnan, anyone who dares to disobey me will face certain death!"
Many onlookers were shocked. As the City Lord of Jiangnan, he was a Grandmaster expert. Lu Fan's arrogance might be met with a hard impact.
Qin Shilong secretly rejoiced. If the City Lord's mansion intervened, he wouldn't have to lift a finger.
"I'd like to see who dares!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, his gaze fixed on the Jiangnan City Lord.
"I am the City Lord of Jiangnan. Within Jiangnan, there is nothing I dare not do!" The Jiangnan City Lord said coldly. "Why aren't you acting yet!"
The Jiangnan City Lord's expression was cold, with the posture of a superior. He had only come to watch the fun today, but since Lu Fan dared to offend him, how could he easily let it go.
Just as everyone was preparing to act, Lu Fan produced a token in his hand and said coldly, "Jiangnan City Lord, you should take a good look. What is this thing?"
Everyone looked, their expressions full of surprise. They had no idea what Lu Fan held.
The Jiangnan City Lord didn't pay much attention at first, but upon closer inspection, it seemed somewhat familiar.
"What, are you scared?" Qin Shilong sneered. "To pull out some broken item to scare people!"
Unfortunately, as soon as he finished speaking, the Jiangnan City Lord dropped to his knees with a thud.
"Your subordinate deserves death!"
The entire place fell silent. The Jiangnan City Lord prostrated himself on the ground, his body trembling.
Everyone was bewildered, not knowing what was in Lu Fan's hand. Even the people from Qingyun Sect were confused.
Under normal circumstances, even if Lu Fan had some connection with the Dragon Group, the Jiangnan City Lord wouldn't be so terrified.
"City Lord, what is going on?"
Qin Shilong was utterly confused, his expression filled with worry. To scare the Jiangnan City Lord to such an extent, the matter was likely not that simple.
The Jiangnan City Lord ignored him and asked Lu Fan again, "May I ask where the Elder Token came from, sir?"
"What, are you questioning me?" Lu Fan chuckled coldly.
"Your subordinate dares not!"
The Jiangnan City Lord quickly shook his head. He was well aware of the immense power held by those with an Elder Token.
Although he had doubts, he dared not offend casually.
Within the Dragon Country, there were a total of nine Elders, each being a formidable individual who controlled the destiny of the Dragon Country.
Apart from these nine Elders, there were no other Elders currently. Lu Fan's Elder Token was genuine, which indicated that Lu Fan might have been favored by the Elders and became a prospective Elder.
"Elder Token?"
Qin Shilong finally understood and looked at the token in Lu Fan's hand, then burst into laughter. "Everyone knows that the nine Elders of the Dragon Country control the destiny of the nation. Who do you think you are, daring to impersonate an Elder!"
The other people present also began to doubt. Qin Shilong's words were correct.
"Young Master Qin, do not be disrespectful!" The Jiangnan City Lord said coldly. "This Elder Token radiates the aura of national destiny. There can be no mistake!"
"Jiangnan City Lord, you mustn't be fooled by him!" Qin Shilong sneered. "Some time ago, when the Sea Country attacked, the Dragon Country Headquarters dispatched three Elders. One of the Elder Tokens was lost, and it's likely this one!"