Lin Xiaohu's sudden shout silenced the entire banquet hall. All eyes turned to Lu Fan. Everyone was wondering what method this kid had used to make the arrogant and overbearing young master Lin Quan fall silent and obediently stand by the door. This was not logical!
"Oh? Lin Quan is your son? I thought he didn't have a parent with him, which is why he was so ill-mannered, shouting and making a scene at Old Master Bai's birthday banquet." Lu Fan appeared surprised, but then his tone shifted. "However, seeing you, I believe it's not a coincidence."
*Pfft...* The cup of tea Old Master Bai had just brought to his lips sprayed out.
Many guests nearby also showed astonishment.
The Lin family had made a fortune in recent years through real estate development, rapidly advancing in the business world. They seemed poised to become the future kings of commerce. Even respected figures like Old Master Bai were unwilling to offend them lightly, and no one had ever dared to speak to Lin Xiaohu like this before. This kid was truly a fearless young bull...
"How dare you speak to me like that? Don't you want to live?" Lin Xiaohu was furious, pointing at Lu Fan and roaring.
"What? You want to stand obediently by the door too?" Lu Fan's expression also turned cold. Damn it! Threatening me? If it weren't for not wanting to make Bai Xuemei uncomfortable, I would have taught you a good lesson.
"You..." A cold glint flashed in Lin Xiaohu's eyes, but he was genuinely shaken. He didn't know what method this kid had used. If he were also made to stand by the door, wouldn't the Lin family become a laughingstock in the circle?
"Good kid! So arrogant!" Lin Xiaohu said, then pulled out his phone and sent a message.
From a luxury car in the parking lot, three men in long gowns emerged and strode towards the banquet hall.
Everyone in the banquet hall's expression changed slightly, realizing the situation was not simple. Bai Cheng, the second son of the Bai family, glanced at Old Master Bai. Old Master Bai was calmly sipping his tea as if nothing had happened. He hesitated for a moment before sitting back down.
"Grandpa!" Bai Xuemei's face instantly turned anxious. She wanted to ask her grandfather to intervene, but seeing that Old Master Bai had no intention of stopping anything, she immediately regretted bringing Lu Fan. If anything happened to Lu Fan here, she would regret it for the rest of her life.
Everyone knew that due to their real estate dealings, the Lin family had offended quite a few people through forced purchases and demolitions. Therefore, the Lin family operated in a gray area, half legitimate and half underworld. For their safety, the important figures of the Bai family had many experts around them, people known as martial artists.
The three men in long gowns were three such experts: Zhao Kai of Southern Fist, Pan Hu of Xingyi Quan, and Chang Kun of Liuhe Quan. All were figures of some renown in the martial arts world. The three saw Lin Quan standing at the door, grimacing and making faces, unsure of what had happened. They ignored Lin Quan and went directly to stand behind Lin Xiaohu.
"Old Master Bai! This kid has offended my Lin family. I, Lin Xiaohu, cannot tolerate such disrespect. Today, he has offended me, and I must take him away!" Lin Xiaohu said to Old Master Bai, pointing at Lu Fan. His words left no room for negotiation.
"Little fellow! What do you say?" Old Master Bai asked Lu Fan with a slight smile.
"Heh heh! Old Master Bai, it's a personal grudge. I dare to borrow this esteemed venue to resolve it." Lu Fan said with a smile.
"Since it's your personal grievance, I can't very well interfere." Old Master Bai picked up his teacup and continued to sip his tea.
At Old Master Bai's table, besides Bai Xuemei, there were two white-haired elders. Both elders smiled and remained silent. The Lin family had always been arrogant and overbearing, and no one wanted to offend them. It wasn't a bad thing to use this young bull to teach them a lesson today.
With Old Master Bai's tacit approval, Lu Fan felt an inexplicable surge of excitement. This was a chance to face true experts. He wanted to test how powerful his twelve-form close-quarters combat routine was. He walked out from behind Bai Xuemei and smiled at Lin Xiaohu, "You can take me away, if you have the ability."
However, Bai Xuemei was so anxious she almost burst into tears.
"Hmph! Get him out of here and break his limbs!" Lin Xiaohu took a step back and shouted at the three men.
"I'll do it!" Zhao Kai of Southern Fist didn't take the young Lu Fan seriously at all. He flashed forward and lunged at Lu Fan, shouting and throwing a punch at Lu Fan's face. He thought this one punch would be enough to disfigure the kid.
Lu Fan's eyes lit up. This kid's boxing was fierce, his footwork steady, and his approach was aggressive and fast. It was indeed very different from Brother Hu and Sister Yao.
But, fast? Hmph! Let me show you what real speed is.
*Pa, pa, pa...* Lu Fan slapped out, blocking Zhao Kai's punch. He instantly pushed outwards with his palm, lunged forward, and with a *whoosh*, slammed an elbow into Zhao Kai's chest.
*Bang...* Zhao Kai hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so fast. He was immediately sent staggering back two or three steps. However, before he could regain his footing, Lu Fan swung his hand back again. *Slap*, the back of his hand struck the guy's face.
Zhao Kai felt a wave of dizziness. Everything around him seemed to be shaking, and everyone appeared to be in a blur. But before he could recover, he suddenly felt several more punches land on him, and then he stood there, unable to move.
Lu Fan grabbed Zhao Kai and placed him directly opposite Lin Quan. Two doormen, one on each side. Perfect.
The surrounding people's eyes lit up. Lin Quan was merely a spoiled brat who had been indulged to the extreme, so it wasn't surprising that he was subdued so easily. But Zhao Kai was a figure of some renown in the martial arts world, and he was so easily made into a doorman. This kid Lu Fan was clearly not as simple as his rough cloth clothes suggested.
"What's the matter with you two? Want to come at me together?" Lu Fan looked at Pan Hu of Xingyi Quan and Chang Kun of Liuhe Quan, smiling faintly.
The two men immediately lost face. At this point, it was already bullying the young. If they both attacked a child, how could they maintain their reputation in the martial arts world?
"Kid! Let me, Pan Hu of Xingyi Quan, test your skill." Pan Hu said, then rushed towards Lu Fan. Employing the Tiger Crane dual forms, his boxing was exceptionally fierce, launching a barrage of attacks at Lu Fan.
Xingyi Quan and Liuhe Quan were merely branches separated from Southern Fist. Both had characteristics of ferocity and speed, yet each had its unique aspects. Their founders naturally did not wish to be subordinate to Southern Fist, so they established their own schools and created their own lineages, which later blossomed and spread, forming various large and small factions.
In the provincial capital, there were many martial arts schools and small sects. Zhao Kai, Pan Hu, and Chang Kun were outstanding disciples from these schools and sects. They were hired by the Lin family with substantial sums of money to act as bodyguards, or in other words, thugs.
This time, Lu Fan did not rush to subdue his opponent. Although he had practiced the twelve forms of close-quarters combat very proficiently, he lacked practical experience. Now that he had ready sparring partners, he naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity.
*Pa, pa, pa...* In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged over ten rounds. Lu Fan basically didn't attack again. He fought while contemplating the most appropriate way to counter each move, leaving no openings for the opponent.
After more than ten rounds, Lu Fan discovered a pleasant surprise. Based on the opponent's previous move, he could seem to predict the trend of the opponent's next move. This made it incredibly easy for him to attack and defend.
Alright! I'm done playing with you, let's move on to the next. *Whoosh, whoosh...* Lu Fan suddenly attacked, instantly striking several pressure points on Pan Hu. Pan Hu was rendered immobile.
"Come on! You stand there too." Lu Fan picked up Pan Hu and walked towards the door, placing him there as well.
"It's just you left. Don't be shy." Lu Fan pointed at Chang Kun and said.
Chang Kun of Liuhe Quan's mouth twitched fiercely. He hadn't expected this kid, despite his young age, to actually have some skills. Gritting his teeth, he lunged at Lu Fan. A flurry of punches and kicks descended upon Lu Fan in a frenzied attack.
At this moment, he dared not be careless. He unleashed the essence of Liuhe Quan, his every punch ferociously powerful, every movement unpredictably varied, a fierce operation like a tiger! He chased Lu Fan with a furious assault.
Beside them, Lin Xiaohu's expression was somewhat grim. He had called for three men, and two were already stationed at the main entrance. If Chang Kun was also placed there, along with his son, the Lin family would have a team of doormen! This was too humiliating.
And the entire banquet hall was stunned by Lu Fan's performance. This kid clearly didn't want bloodshed at Old Master Bai's birthday banquet, otherwise, these men wouldn't just be guarding the door.