"Even if Your Excellency is a Grandmaster, you shouldn't be so reckless!" Ninth Master forced himself to stay calm. "After all, this is Chu Prefecture's territory!"
"Your godson did those things, and you blame me?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Ninth Master of Chu Prefecture certainly knows how to talk!"
Ninth Master chuckled. "If you are truly a Grandmaster, you are not someone I can offend. But if you are unreasonable, even if you are a Grandmaster, there are still people who can deal with you!" Sudan Novel Network
"You have quite the nerve!" Lu Fan sneered. "I'd like to see how you plan to deal with me?"
"I am naturally no match for you. However, in Chu Prefecture, the Zhao family reigns supreme!" Ninth Master sneered. "Do you know this?"
"The Zhao family?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Even if the head of the Zhao family were here, they would have to bow to me. What are you?"
Ninth Master's expression shifted, his anger growing. "What arrogance! If the Zhao family head were here, would you dare speak like this?"
"To tell you the truth, I am a subordinate of the Zhao family. You cannot move against me!"
Ninth Master exuded an imposing aura. Within Chu Prefecture, no one dared to offend the Zhao family. Even if Lu Fan were a Grandmaster, it wouldn't matter.
"Tsk tsk..." Lu Fan chuckled. "Are you too confident?"
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!" Ninth Master sneered. "Do you know what a crime it is to provoke the Zhao family!"
Lu Fan sat to the side, slowly sipping the wine in his hand, and said coldly, "Even if the Zhao family head were here, he wouldn't dare speak to me like this!"
"Such great arrogance!" Ninth Master sneered. "I have already sent someone. The Zhao family head will surely arrive shortly, and then he will make you realize the consequences!"
Lu Fan chuckled, completely unfazed. Even if the Zhao family head were present, Lu Fan wouldn't pay him any mind.
Seeing Lu Fan's attitude, Ninth Master's eyes turned sinister. He was, after all, a significant figure in Chu Prefecture, and he couldn't tolerate Lu Fan treating him like this.
Unfortunately, he was no match for Lu Fan. Now, he could only wait for the Zhao family head to arrive before he could crush Lu Fan.
In Chu Prefecture, to flourish, one needed the help of the Zhao family. Ninth Master, with his vast influence, naturally relied on the Zhao family.
"The Zhao family, they are like overlords in Chu Prefecture!" Hu Yu frowned. "If the Zhao family really sends someone, it will be dire!"
"Is it truly that terrifying?"
Yang Zixin frowned. He knew Lu Fan had some status, but if he offended some powerful figures, it would likely cause immense trouble.
"Xiao Fan, you should leave quickly before the Zhao family arrives!" Yang Zixin advised. "We can't let this escalate!"
"Don't worry, Zixin jie. Everything is under control!" Lu Fan smiled. "Zixin jie, you don't need to worry."
Yang Zixin was helpless but even more anxious. He knew very well that if anything happened, they wouldn't be able to handle the aftermath.
"Mr. Lu, perhaps you should temporarily avoid the conflict?" Yang Xiaofei spoke up. "This matter started because of me. If something happens to you, I fear I will be responsible!"
"Alright, you don't need to persuade me. I have my own decisions!" Lu Fan chuckled, appearing indifferent.
Meanwhile, Young Master Chu walked slowly towards Ninth Master. "Godfather, if the Zhao family comes, we absolutely cannot let him go!"
*Slap!*
Before he could finish speaking, Ninth Master slapped him. "You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. You dare to offend a Grandmaster, are you tired of living!"
"Godfather, he was the one who troubled me first, not me offending him!" Young Master Chu quickly explained. "I am wronged!"
"Say no more!" Ninth Master said coldly. "I have already sent someone to invite the Zhao family head. Fortunately, you were disrespectful to the Zhao family; otherwise, it would be difficult to resolve today!"
Ninth Master knew very well that if Lu Fan were truly a Grandmaster, the Zhao family might not offend Lu Fan for him. But since Lu Fan had insulted the Zhao family just now, the Zhao family would not stand idly by.
At the Zhao family's residence, the Zhao family head's expression changed instantly upon receiving the news.
"A young Grandmaster, insulting the Zhao family?"
"Patriarch, could it be Lord Lu?" an elder frowned.
"Within Chu Prefecture, apart from Lord Lu, there is likely no other young Grandmaster!" the Zhao family head stated directly. "The person named Jiu must have offended the lord, and now he is implicating the Zhao family!"
"Then what should we do now?" the white-haired elder frowned.
He knew very well the consequences of offending Lord Lu.
"Prepare the car, gather the men, and go to Tianxia Mingchu!" the Zhao family head declared, exuding an imposing aura.
He had worked hard to build a good relationship with Lu Fan and would not let anyone disrupt it.
At Tianxia Mingchu, many people were preparing to watch the show. They were all people of status, and they had never witnessed such a spectacle.
"Offending the Zhao family, he might not even be able to keep his corpse tonight!"
"Does that even need to be said? Offending the Zhao family is offending the overlord of Chu Prefecture. Who knows what his background is to be so arrogant!"
"That's right. Within Chu Prefecture, let alone the Zhao family, even Ninth Master is not someone you can offend lightly!"
In the banquet hall, many people were conversing, not holding a favorable view of Lu Fan. At least in their opinion, Lu Fan had gone too far.
After all, they knew better than anyone who was respected in Chu Prefecture.
Not long after, outside Tianxia Mingchu, dozens of figures arrived, led by the Zhao family head.
"The Zhao family head is here! The Zhao family head has really mobilized!"
A wave of astonishment arose, and everyone looked on, their hearts stirred. They knew very well that not many people in Chu Prefecture could summon the Zhao family head personally!
Ninth Master was filled with joy. The Zhao family head's arrival was, in a sense, a symbol of his own status.
Being able to have the Zhao family head personally appear was enough to show his standing within the Zhao family.
"Your subordinate pays his respects to the Zhao family head!"
Ninth Master's voice was loud as he bowed to the Zhao family head, his eyes filled with reverence, not daring to show any disrespect.
Unfortunately, the Zhao family head ignored him and walked directly towards Lu Fan. "Lord Lu!"
His voice was quiet, but he bowed deeply, his expression filled with fear, lest Lu Fan be displeased with him.
The entire banquet hall fell silent, and everyone stared at the scene before them in disbelief.
The dignified overlord of Chu Prefecture was bowing to Lu Fan and being so courteous. What kind of act was this?
"Zhao family head, this..."
Ninth Master was filled with shock and uncertainty. He had been in the martial world for so many years and understood certain matters!
Before Ninth Master could speak, the Zhao family head kicked him flying and, with murderous intent, glared at him. "You are truly audacious, daring to offend Lord Lu!"
"Lord Lu?"
Ninth Master was startled at first, then terrified to the point of collapsing, his body beginning to tremble.
As a prominent figure in Chu Prefecture, how could he not be aware of the movements in Jiangnan?
Lord Lu of Jiangnan possessed extraordinary strength, having defeated four Grandmasters. Even the Zhao family was under his command. How could an unknown nobody like him dare to offend him?
"My lord, have mercy! This old man was momentarily confused and made a grave mistake!"
Ninth Master quickly knelt down, constantly begging for forgiveness.
Young Master Chu was completely bewildered. He had thought the Zhao family head was here to help them, but instead, he was so fearful of Lu Fan.
"Kneel down at once!"
Ninth Master shouted at Young Master Chu and the others, despair filling his heart. Things had reached this point, yet they still hadn't realized.