"Through thick and thin, how could you leave me out!"
Long Yi smiled and said, "Although I can't help much, I'm a member nonetheless."
"Then let's go together!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and then headed towards the Alchemist Guild, his expression solemn.
Every few steps, they paused because directly in front of them stood several figures. Among them was Guild Master Lei, with Lin Qingya also standing nearby. Furthermore, the Xia family head was present as well.
"Little Brother Lu, what exactly happened?" Guild Master Lei asked. "Why has this occurred?"
"After drinking at the Alchemist Guild today, Xia Donghai attempted to take advantage of me and seize the badge I held in my hand."
Lu Fan stated, "Fortunately, Senior Sister Biyao appeared in time to resolve the crisis. As for Xia Donghai, I was the one who killed him!"
"You're speaking with such arrogance, committing such an act and still daring to be so insolent!" the Xia family head said coldly. "If you don't pay with your life today, neither of your friends will be allowed to leave."
"Don't be so presumptuous. Although this is Dan City, it is not the Xia family's territory!" Biyao said coldly. "Don't think you can act recklessly just because you have some skill. It seems your Xia family had already made arrangements today, intending to seize the alchemist badge. Such conduct is deplorable."
"You are simply slandering me!" the Xia family head said coldly. "Now you have harmed my son and dare to utter such words!"
"Little Brother Lu, is what you're saying true?" Guild Master Lei frowned.
"I have no enmity with Xia Donghai, so why would I kill him?" Lu Fan stated directly. "If he hadn't gone too far, it wouldn't have come to this."
Following these words, Guild Master Lei frowned and looked sharply at the Xia family head. "Xia family head, were you the mastermind behind this matter!"
"How is that possible? Why would I send my son to his death!" the Xia family head said repeatedly. "These people are eloquent; Guild Master Lei, please do not believe their words!"
"You know best whether they are eloquent or not!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "The Xia family has lost three experts. I imagine you must be feeling quite pained in your heart!"
The Xia family head's face darkened. Lu Fan's words were clearly intended to expose him.
"Xia family head, why don't you tell me yourself!"
Guild Master Lei said coldly, "Sending people to assassinate an alchemist recognized by the Dan Tower is no small matter. If the Dan Tower learns of it, they will exterminate your entire clan!"
"Guild Master Lei, you must not listen to his one-sided account!"
The Xia family head stated directly, "Moreover, I died by his hand. No matter how many reasons he has, he is the murderer, so we cannot be lenient!"
"That is where you are mistaken. If Xia Donghai truly intended to snatch the badge, even if he met a violent end, it would be understandable," Lin Qingya said coldly.
The Xia family head's face turned ashen. He never imagined Lin Qingya would speak in such a way, leaving him no room to retreat.
"Since the Alchemist Guild sees it this way, I have nothing more to say," the Xia family head stated directly. "If you are unwilling to help me avenge my son, I will act myself."
The Xia family head's expression was indifferent, and he strode forcefully towards Lu Fan. Xia Donghai's untimely death had dealt him a significant blow, and he would never allow Lu Fan to live.
"Junior Brother Lu, be careful."
Biyao quickly said, stepping forward to block a powerful strike for Lu Fan.
They could clearly sense that the Xia family head's strength was extraordinary, likely also a Spirit King realm expert.
"Presumptuous!"
Guild Master Lei was furious and swiftly blocked Lu Fan's path. "Xia family head, how dare you attempt to assassinate a Dan Tower-recognized alchemist in front of me? Do you know what crime that is?"
"Guild Master Lei, I do not wish to be your enemy. Please exercise self-restraint."
The Xia family head said coldly, "I must kill this brat today."
"If you take action, you will be making an enemy of the entire Dan Tower."
Guild Master Lei said coldly, "You should understand that Xia Donghai met his demise due to his own recklessness. If you persist, you yourself may not escape unscathed!"
"Guild Master Lei, my Xia family does not wish to be your enemy!" the Xia family head said. "But the revenge for my son is irreconcilable. I hope you can understand, this is also a father's principle!"
"Then have you ever considered why he was killed?" Guild Master Lei said coldly. "Everything has reached this point due to the Xia family's own making."
The Xia family head's face turned ashen. "Regardless, my son was a member of the Alchemist Guild. Now that he has met a violent end, the Alchemist Guild not only fails to assist but also hinders me!"
"You reap what you sow!"
Lin Qingya said coldly, "Is this not the Xia family's responsibility for what has happened?"
"Very well, since you have all spoken thus, I have nothing more to say."
The Xia family head's expression was icy, and he strode forcefully towards Lu Fan. He would not hesitate, as Xia Donghai had died by Lu Fan's hand, and he could not forgo this revenge.
"Hmph!"
Guild Master Lei snorted with great displeasure and instantly moved to stand before the Xia family head, repelling him forcefully. "He is a member of the Alchemist Guild and a recognized alchemist of the Dan Tower. You have no right to lay a hand on him!"
"Are you insisting on being an enemy of my Xia family?"
The Xia family head's expression was cold, emanating a boundless aura.
"What if I am an enemy of the Xia family?"
Guild Master Lei said coldly, "The Alchemist Guild will absolutely not let this matter rest after what the Xia family has done. You will not be leaving today."
"Xia family members, where are you? Kill this person and avenge my son!" the Xia family head said coldly.
The Xia family members nodded in unison, their imposing auras surging. In an instant, they charged towards Lu Fan.
The Xia family head then turned his gaze to Guild Master Lei. "Guild Master Lei, you need to understand clearly, this is Dan City, my Xia family's territory. Today, I will make that brat pay the price. If you try to stop me, I don't mind seeing the Alchemist Guild destroyed!"
"What outrageous arrogance!"
Guild Master Lei immediately sneered. "I have lived for so many years, and this is the first time I've heard such boastful words. You truly think highly of your Xia family!"
Guild Master Lei attacked again with the force of thunder. He would absolutely not allow anyone to attempt to harm Lu Fan within Dan City.
Lu Fan was not only the top performer in the Alchemy Competition but had also become an alchemist of the Dan Tower. If anything were to happen to him here, how could he, the Guild Master of the Alchemist Guild, bear the responsibility?
After a fierce struggle, many of the Xia family's experts were intercepted by Biyao. Lu Fan wanted to intervene but found no opportunity.
Lin Qingya stood by, glancing at Biyao. She had not expected Lu Fan to have such an outstanding woman by his side, one who could turn the tide single-handedly.