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Li Ran never imagined that he would have such a tragic day.
Who is he? The Second Young Master of the City Lord's Mansion, a true tyrant in Qingyang City. Since childhood, he has been accustomed to bullying others, and in his eyes, apart from his father and elder brother, he should be the one calling the shots in all of Qingyang City!
Therefore, he could never have anticipated that everything would be destroyed because of a boy younger than him.
The guards in the mansion, even the top ten personal guards, could not stop that person for a moment. Even his father, who once seemed incredibly powerful and almost omnipotent in his eyes, was brutally killed. In an instant, his entire world collapsed.
Until Li Ran was flicked dead by Lufan's finger, he still couldn't comprehend this issue. However, no one would sympathize with him; in everyone's eyes, his downfall was entirely self-inflicted.
Over the years, everyone had already suffered enough oppression. Now they were just happy to see it happen; how could they have any sympathy?
On the contrary, people were more concerned about what Lufan would do next after destroying the City Lord's Mansion.
For many years, Li Zheng had amassed an incredible amount of wealth through his powerful force and status as the city lord. Although most of it would have to be handed over, even if only one-tenth remained, it would still be an astonishing fortune!
Not to mention that the set of Heavenly Silkworm Armor worn by Li Zheng alone was worth a fortune and would attract countless covetous eyes. Moreover, there was the medicinal herb warehouse, reportedly meant for tribute to the royal family, filled to the brim with herbs—just thinking about it drove people mad.
In the past, no one dared to covet such things. But now, with the protective power of the City Lord's Mansion gone, it was like a piece of fat meat that drew countless hungry eyes.
Although the items in the City Lord's Mansion were nominally owned by the Silver Moon Kingdom's government, now that they were far from the emperor's reach, no one could care less. By the time someone from the imperial city actually came over, everyone would have long disappeared.
Moreover, with someone tall to bear the brunt when trouble arises, after this battle, Lufan would surely become a thorn in the royal family's side. With him attracting firepower upfront, how could the royal family have any energy to pay attention to these small fry?
Lufan eats meat and takes the big share while they follow behind to sip soup and take their small share. Many people were already harboring such thoughts and began to stir restlessly, waiting for chaos to ensue so they could seize a profit amidst the turmoil.
However, despite the envy, no one dared to make any moves before Lufan expressed himself. Now, after eliminating the Four Great Masters, Lufan's power had reached its peak, and it would not be an exaggeration to call him the strongest person in Qingyang City. His ambiguous attitude made everyone cautious; he was not someone known for his mercy, and anyone who offended him would find themselves in dire straits.
Lufan sensed something unusual in the air and looked around, quickly understanding the situation. He knew what these people were after. In fact, he had similar intentions himself. Today, he had expended nearly two hundred drops of Primordial Liquid, which was a significant loss for him. If he didn't recover some profit, he would feel heartbroken when he returned.
However, the current situation made him hesitate. He wanted to monopolize everything, but that was impossible. Alone and without a space ring or any miraculous item, he could not claim everything for himself. As long as he stayed here, things were manageable, but once he left, a fierce scramble for resources was likely to ensue.
If it were just that, he wouldn't care much; it was normal for people to die for wealth. These bloodthirsty Loose Cultivators would risk everything if there was profit to be made.
Yet he also understood that these Loose Cultivators harbored deep grievances against the City Lord's Mansion. Once chaos erupted, looting and violence would be unavoidable, leading to tragic consequences for the women and children inside the mansion—something he did not wish to see.
Just as Lufan felt troubled by this dilemma, a commotion arose in the crowd. A group of people made their way through the throng toward Lufan. Their attire was remarkable, indicating they were not ordinary individuals. Leading them was a middle-aged man in a long robe with a gentle demeanor, holding an elderly man who appeared weak and dispirited.
Lufan quietly observed as the group approached him, feeling increasingly vigilant. He sensed that these individuals possessed considerable strength; all were intermediate Martial Cultivators. The leading man had a powerful aura and was actually a fifth-tier Martial Cultivator.
Seeing their attire and hearing the discussions among the crowd, Lufan began to speculate about their identities but decided to ask directly: "Who are you?"
At that moment, the middle-aged man was filled with astonishment. Although the recent battle had already made him aware of this young man's strength, it wasn't until they drew closer that he truly felt the overwhelming power emanating from Lufan—like that of a ferocious beast that made one shudder and want to flee.
Even he, the strongest among them, felt this way; those behind him were even more affected, with the weakest among them showing discomfort on their faces.
This reaction stemmed from Lufan's lingering killing intent after experiencing intense combat; he had not fully reined it in.
Feeling Lufan's formidable presence, the middle-aged man respectfully said, "We are heads of some small families in Qingyang City. I am Duanmu Qing, head of the Duanmu family."
"Duanmu?" Lufan's interest was piqued.
Seeing Lufan's reaction, the middle-aged man smiled slightly: "Duanmu Xue is my daughter."
Lufan relaxed his expression and said, "So it's the head of the Duanmu family. I have received much care from Duanmu Xue."
Duanmu Qing was delighted and quickly replied, "Not at all! It is her honor to befriend you."
The people behind them showed envy upon hearing this. As they knew, when this young man was still a Servant, Duanmu Xue had already formed a close bond with him. Looking back, that girl certainly had sharp eyes to recognize a true dragon at first glance.
Even a fool could see that this young man's future was boundless. Ordinary people might think he wouldn't escape the pursuit of the Silver Moon Kingdom royalty, and perhaps he might even perish before he fully matured.
However, those present had some information and knew that he was favored by the esteemed gentleman. Once he revealed this significant identity, the Silver Moon Kingdom royalty would not even be on the same level.
Thus, in the eyes of these people, Lufan was like a prized delicacy, and everyone hoped to establish some connection with him. If he could offer even a little guidance in the future, they would surely benefit immensely.
Their own lack of advantages compared to the Duanmu family meant they had missed the best opportunity to befriend Lufan, but opportunities are created by people, and this moment presented a great chance.
Next, Duanmu Qing introduced the people behind him. Lufan noticed that these individuals encompassed various industries in Qingyang City, with several having some connections to him.
There were the Mi Family, who dealt in grains; the Rock Family, involved in weapons; and the Zhao Family, who operated in food services, including Milan and Miko. The Rocks and Zhao Xingjian were part of their families.
Seeing familiar families, out of respect, Lufan ceased the operation of his Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt, returning his body to its normal state. This alleviated the pressure on everyone present, and they all sighed in relief.
"Your skills are admirable!" Duanmu Qing said sincerely.
Lufan smiled slightly but did not comment further. He asked, "May I inquire why you all have come?"
With a serious expression, Duanmu Qing replied earnestly, "We have come with an ungracious request and hope you can agree."
"Please go ahead."
"Your strength is formidable, having slain Li Zheng and removed a great threat from Qingyang City, earning our admiration. However, as you can see, this has caused the Loose Cultivators to become restless. A slight misstep could trigger chaos, and if someone with ulterior motives stirs the pot, it is very likely that Qingyang City could be destroyed overnight, with ordinary civilians suffering the consequences."
Lufan nodded gravely; he hadn't considered this aspect so deeply.
"Right now, only you can intimidate them. I believe you do not wish for such a situation to arise, so we hope to negotiate with them in your name to quell this unrest. In exchange, we can help you manage the supplies from the Lord's Manor."
After speaking, Duanmu Qing and the others looked at Lufan nervously, waiting for his response.
Lufan fell into deep thought. He knew Duanmu Qing was correct; the situation could easily escalate. Of course, there was one point Duanmu Qing did not mention: if chaos erupted in Qingyang City, it would primarily be their family forces that would suffer.
After all, apart from the Lord's Manor, they were the ones benefiting the most in Qingyang City. So while they spoke sweetly, their true motivation was largely self-preservation.
They might have other intentions as well, but Lufan was indifferent to those. As the other party said, he did not want chaos in Qingyang City and needed a way to convert his spoils into necessary supplies—each party getting what they needed.
Having made up his mind, Lufan nodded and said, "Alright, but how do you plan to proceed?"
Seeing Lufan agree, Duanmu Qing let out a sigh of relief and then smiled as he said, "We have our methods for that. However, before we proceed, we have a gift for you."
As he spoke, he threw down an old man who had been looking dispirited: "This is the steward of the Lord's Manor, Li Zheng's most trusted confidant. He knows everything about Li Zheng's affairs. He tried to escape earlier but was captured by us. I believe this person will be of some use to you."
Lufan's eyes lit up; just what he needed—someone to help him locate certain items, such as Li Zheng's private treasury.
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