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"Ha ha... old buddy, it seems a bit early for you to say that. Although our Liu Family is currently on the decline, as for what the Hong Family can do to us, they probably don't have that kind of strength." Liu Lao was not worried; he had a clear understanding of the power dynamics between the Liu Family and the Hong Family. Even though the Hong Family was on the rise, Liu Feng felt it was premature to say that they had the strength to take down the Liu Family.
"Yes, Master, I know what to do now." The butler, seeing that Liu Lao did not appear concerned and understood the situation, steadied himself and went out to make preparations.
"Why has Hong Jin suddenly dared to launch such a large-scale attack?" After sending the butler away, Liu Lao stroked his chin and muttered to himself.
"Ha ha... I am a guest of your Master. Is this how your Liu Family treats its guests?" Not long after, Hong Jin arrived at the entrance of Liu Family Village, where he was stopped by the prepared guards of the Liu Family. Hong Jian shouted loudly.
The Hong Family was not foolish; if they could avoid using force, they preferred not to. If they could trick their way in, that would be even better. Thus, Hong Jian spoke provocatively to the guards of the Liu Family.
"Ha ha... how we treat our guests is not something for a treacherous person like you to discuss. I tell you, today our Liu Family is not receiving guests; please leave." Liu Yanran had been waiting in the guardhouse for the arrival of the Hong Family and stepped out with the butler to speak to Hong Jian from across the gate.
Seeing Hong Jian filled Liu Yanran with anger; if it weren't for Lin Feng arriving in time that night, she would have likely been mistreated by this despicable man.
"Why won't you see guests?" Hong Jian asked in confusion upon hearing Liu Yanran's words.
"Not seeing guests means not seeing guests. This is our Liu Family Village; do we need to explain our reasons to you?" Liu Yanran knew that today's events would not end peacefully and anticipated further conflict. Therefore, she did not hold back and spoke directly; since a confrontation was inevitable, she refused to endure any humiliation from Hong Jian and his father.
"Hmph... our elders are handling matters; it's not your place as a junior to interrupt. Let your Grandpa come out to see me." Seeing that his son's words were ineffective, Hong Jin stepped forward and spoke assertively to Liu Yanran.
"The Master has already instructed that no guests are to be received tonight; you should leave." The Old Butler, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up. Although he referred to himself as just a butler, everyone in A City knew that his status was anything but ordinary; within the Liu Family, he was "one person below ten thousand."
"Oh, since that's the case, then we will... attack!" Knowing that their plans might have been exposed due to the firm tone of their opponents, Hong Jin waved his hand and began the assault.
What followed was naturally a fierce confrontation. The Liu Family had prepared their forces at the gate and surged forward, initiating this "gate defense battle."
Liu Yanran sensed that the situation was not looking good and confirmed Grandpa's earlier suspicion that the Hong Family was indeed looking for trouble. Although she had trained in martial arts, she knew her skills were not sufficient to stand on the front lines. Moreover, Liu Lao had assigned her a task; it was fine for her to guard the door, but as soon as any conflict arose, she would immediately notify Liu Lao.
Of course, Old Butler was aware of Liu Lao's intentions behind this arrangement and was fully committed to covering Liu Yanran's retreat.
With technology being so advanced now and the Liu Family being a prestigious household, there was no need for Liu Yanran to report back when they could simply install cameras at the entrance. Liu Lao could observe everything happening at the door from his study.
The reason was simple: Liu Lao feared that Liu Yanran's abilities were too limited and would only hinder their efforts. Additionally, he did not want his precious granddaughter to take unnecessary risks.
Once Liu Yanran left, the entrance was naturally guarded by the butler and his team. However, after about five minutes, they withdrew.
The reason was straightforward; although this was the Liu Family's entrance and there were usually people guarding it, it was just an ordinary door. The Liu Family would not entrust their entire security to such a simple point of entry. Often, what appeared on the surface did not represent everything.
The entrance was certainly not the entirety of the Liu Family's defenses.
On the contrary, compared to this door, the defensive measures set up inside by the Liu Family were far more secretive and powerful.
Thus, the butler and his team retreated in time, allowing the Hong Family to experience another layer of defense.
Having pushed them back so quickly, Hong Jin felt pleased but also wondered if there was a trick involved.
"Brother Liu, do you think there might be some kind of trap here? It doesn't make sense for the Liu Family to back down so easily," Hong Jin said, now collaborating with Qian Bang and naturally discussing any thoughts with Liu Fei.
"This matter is indeed suspicious. There's no need to overthink it; the Liu Family must have a backup plan. However, we have no way out now. If we choose not to continue attacking, tonight's actions will only serve to alert them. If we withdraw tonight, it will be difficult to launch a surprise attack on the Liu Family in the future," Liu Fei replied, having recognized the issue at hand.
"That's true. Even if the Liu Family has a backup plan, what does it matter? We are currently in a strong alliance; our strength is certainly beyond what the Liu Family can compare with. Let's continue our assault," Hong Jin said. He wasn't foolish; he just thought it best to discuss certain matters with Liu Fei. This was a time for cooperation, and regardless of how their relationship would evolve afterward, they needed to maintain good relations during this collaboration.
"Well, let's take advantage of our momentum and continue the attack." Liu Fei was also eager to eliminate Lin Feng, a significant threat, and the two quickly reached an agreement. With a wave of their hands, they resumed their assault.
At this moment, Hong Jin and Liu Fei understood that regardless of the outcome, they had won a battle on the surface, and the morale of their group was high. It was the perfect time to strike.
"Grandpa, the Hong Family has really torn off the mask and is coming after us." Liu Yanran arrived in a sports car at her Grandpa's study, only to find him waiting at the door. She hurriedly got out of the car and spoke to her Grandpa.
"Yes, I know. Yanran, you need to go to the Back Mountain immediately. Grandpa will come find you shortly." Liu Lao had already been aware of what Liu Yanran reported and nodded as he instructed her.
"Grandpa, is our Liu Family in great danger this time?" Liu Yanran was perceptive enough to notice the seriousness on her Grandpa's face and asked.
"Yes, I suspect that the Hong Family is well-prepared. Remember, no matter what happens outside, you must not leave the Back Mountain until you see Grandpa, understand?" Liu Lao knew that his precious granddaughter was smart; some things couldn't be hidden. He continued to advise her. Of course, by saying this, he was essentially acknowledging Liu Yanran's concerns.
"In that case, I definitely can't go to the Back Mountain alone. I want to fight alongside Grandpa and Dad." Seeing how serious her Grandpa was, Liu Yanran made up her mind with determination.
"I tell you, Yan'er, you cannot act against Grandpa's wishes in this matter. Besides, you know your own strength; facing the Hong Family members would make it difficult for you to protect yourself. What can you use to fight? You would only hold us back. Be obedient and go to the Back Mountain," Liu Lao said. He understood that the situation ahead was critical and needed to get there quickly to help. At this point, he had no choice but to emphasize Liu Yanran's lack of strength; he knew his precious granddaughter would understand.
"Okay, Grandpa, I understand. You must come find me at the Back Mountain," Liu Yanran replied. She wasn't someone who blindly followed her own whims; she realized that her actions would not only be meaningless for the Liu Family but could also hinder them. She spoke to Liu Lao.
"Hehe... Grandpa promises you that I know exactly how capable Hong Jin is. He dares to cause trouble in our Liu Family Village; I will make sure he pays for it," Liu Lao said with a hearty laugh. As he spoke, his demeanor shifted from friendly conversation to one of authority; his strength became evident at that moment.
"Alright, Grandpa, I'm leaving now." Not wanting to linger any longer, Liu Yanran nodded and took a deep look at her Grandpa before getting back into her sports car and driving toward the Back Mountain.
"Master, let's go," said another person who had been by Liu Lao's side.
"Yes, let's go," Liu Lao replied as he finally felt relieved after Liu Yanran left.
After speaking, several people transformed into a trace and headed towards the butler.
If Lin Feng were here, he would surely notice that the few individuals remaining beside Liu Lao were all Inner Strength Experts.
Meanwhile, the butler had already led his team to another line of defense against external enemies for the Liu Family, where they were now engaged in a chaotic battle with members of the Hong Family and Qian Bang.
The situation was quite critical; after all, the butler only had a few ordinary Internal Energy Martial Artists by his side, which was insufficient to fully handle the likes of Hong Jin and Liu Fei.
“Uncle, I’m here!” At this moment, Liu Yanran's father arrived, shouting loudly.
In the Liu Family, even though Liu Yanran's father held the esteemed position of Liu Lao's son, he still referred to the butler as "Uncle."
“Great! You little rascal, take them down!” The butler said cheerfully upon seeing Young Master Song arrive. It’s worth noting that usually, the butler would call Liu Yanran's father "Young Master Song."
“Uncle, just watch!” The naturally martial-arts-inclined Yanran's father was most suited for such situations; while speaking, he had already taken down several members of the Hong Family.
“Old buddy, I’m here too.” With a shout, Liu Lao also arrived.
“Wonderful! I’ve long heard of Liu Lao’s great name; it’s truly an honor to meet you today. Hong Laodi, I’ll leave this butler to you; I’ll face Liu Lao myself,” Liu Fei said as he proactively stepped away from the battle to confront Liu Lao.
“I was wondering why Hong Xiazi dared to oppose my Liu Family; it turns out he has help. Well then, let’s see what you’re made of,” Liu Lao noted as he recognized that this person was also an Inner Strength Expert. He became more vigilant but maintained his imposing presence as he shouted back in challenge.
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