Watching Chu Qingqing's retreating back, everyone stood frozen, feeling helpless. She was the daughter of the Chu family, not someone they could easily offend.
However, Chu Qingqing's appearance here did raise some suspicions.
But not long after, Chu Qingqing returned to Liuli City, only to see many experts from the Huo family escorting Ghost Shadow, heading towards the Huo family, looking unusually excited.
"How could this happen!"
Chu Qingqing frowned, naturally not expecting Ghost Shadow to be captured. This caught her off guard.
After all, she had gone to notify them, yet such a thing had still occurred.
At this very moment, Hu Xian'er and Hu Yu also observed, feeling a pang of sympathy seeing Ghost Shadow captured, but unable to help.
Upon returning to the Chu family, Chu Qingqing's expression was troubled, unsure of what to do.
Upon entering the secret room, Chu Qingqing wanted to inform Lu Fan about the matter but feared he would do something reckless, so she hesitated.
"You look so grim, did something happen to Ghost Shadow?" Lu Fan asked.
"How did you know?"
Chu Qingqing blinked slightly, her face showing a hint of embarrassment. She hadn't expected Lu Fan to ask such a question.
"I can tell from your face!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, then suddenly stood up. "He's my man. I will never allow anything to happen to him!"
"I know your character, and I know you won't let this go. But you should consider if you are a match for the Huo family," Chu Qingqing said with a frown. "Going out rashly is akin to seeking death!"
"Actually, I want to know, how can the powerful restrictive force within Liuli City be dismantled!" Lu Fan asked.
"This is a restriction from the Central State Academy. No one can do it!" Chu Qingqing shook her head. "Unless you can steal Elder Wuming's jade token and remove the restrictive force of Liuli City. But even if you do, what then? You're still no match for the Huo family!"
"I see!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Don't worry. If the restriction of Liuli City can be lifted, I will surely be safe!"
"You're not thinking of stealing Elder Wuming's jade token, are you? Elder Wuming's strength is unfathomable; you can't deal with him!"
Chu Qingqing quickly warned, "Even my Chu family shows great respect to Elder Wuming!"
"Don't worry, I won't use brute force, only strategy!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly and then turned to leave. Ghost Shadow was in danger, and he would never give up. The only thing he could do now was to dismantle the restriction of Liuli City; only then would he have a chance.
Seeing Lu Fan leave, Chu Qingqing looked helpless, not knowing what to do. She clearly hadn't expected Lu Fan to act this way, which caught her off guard.
Some time later, Lu Fan arrived at Elder Wuming's residence. Elder Wuming was drinking heavily in the living room, appearing quite intoxicated.
Seeing this, Lu Fan was overjoyed. He hadn't known how to proceed before, but now it was easier.
The Central State Academy had always been neutral and did not interfere in the affairs of various families. Therefore, even if Lu Fan stole the jade token and lifted the seal of Liuli City, he would not be sanctioned by the Central State Academy.
After all, this was a private dispute, unrelated to the academy.
After searching Elder Wuming for a while, Lu Fan finally found the jade token and left without any hesitation.
However, as soon as Lu Fan left, the heavily intoxicated Elder Wuming suddenly awoke and looked in the direction Lu Fan had gone, narrowing his eyes as if everything was within his control.
Having obtained the jade token, Lu Fan was no longer afraid. He intended to lift the restriction of Liuli City, which would allow him to use his peerless divine weapon, making it easy to deal with the Huo family.
Seeing Lu Fan walking on the street, many people looked on, their hearts filled with shock. They had thought Lu Fan was already dead, but they never expected him to dare to come to Liuli City, and so openly.
"Why have you come!"
Hu Xian'er looked at Lu Fan. "The Huo family is all looking for you. How dare you enter Liuli City?"
"I was injured in Liuli City last time, but it won't happen this time!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, carrying a hint of killing intent. The Huo family was so unreasonable that he wouldn't show any reservation.
Meanwhile, Hu Xian'er didn't know how to respond, her heart filled with shock. She naturally hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak so directly, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
At the same time, within the Huo family, an elder hurried over with a smile. "Patriarch, that brat has indeed come, and he is within Liuli City!"
"As I expected!"
The Huo family patriarch laughed, his gaze sharp. He had been eagerly anticipating Lu Fan's arrival, and now that Lu Fan had entered Liuli City, he was trapped.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the entrance of the Huo family. "Old man Huo, come out and die!"
The Huo family's members rushed out, surrounding Lu Fan tightly. The Huo family patriarch laughed, "I knew you were loyal and righteous, and you would fall into our trap!"
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Fan said coldly. "Don't tell me the person you captured is fake?"
"That was just a trick used by our Huo family, so you fell for it. But now that you've entered Liuli City, there's only a dead end for you!" the Huo family patriarch said coldly. "What a pity!"
Lu Fan scoffed at these words and said coldly, "I was injured by you last time, but it's different this time!"
"How is it different? Are you going to defy heaven this time?" the Huo family patriarch laughed. "If you didn't have a weakness and had escaped directly, perhaps in another hundred years, my Huo family wouldn't be your match. But now, you are nothing but an ant!"
"See what this is!"
Lu Fan held up the jade token. "If I crush this jade token, the restrictive force of Liuli City will be removed, and then nothing will be able to stop me!"
"Jade token?"
The Huo family patriarch frowned. "You have quite the guts, daring to steal Elder Wuming's jade token. Even if Liuli City has no restrictions, so what? Do you think you can destroy Liuli City with your strength alone?"
"We'll know if we try!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly and revealed a cold smile. At that instant, the Shenhuang Cauldron, emitting a terrifying aura, floated above his head.
Seeing this scene, everyone present was shocked, their hearts filled with disbelief. They clearly hadn't expected Lu Fan to possess a peerless divine weapon, which explained his imposing aura.
"This is… a peerless divine weapon!"
The Huo family patriarch was shocked, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan, his expression deeply moved. He naturally hadn't expected Lu Fan to control a peerless divine weapon.
"That's right, this is a peerless divine weapon!"
Lu Fan sneered, "Now do you know why I wanted to lift the restrictive force of Liuli City!"