Chapter 1139 I Won''t Let You Off
"Fei, leave before anyone notices you."
Everyone at Haiyuan Restaurant started making ns fortheir loved ones amidst the shocking news of
whom they were to receive next.
Shen Jiu-Yi and Old Master Xia secretly urged Shen Fei and Xia Xue to slip away while everyone was
still in a state of shock.
After all, Lu Cang-Qiong''s arrival was only going to make matters worse for them.
"What are you afraid of, Dad? We have Mr Chu. He got an entire army to kneel before him. Even the
Military God has dered his loyalty to Mr Chu. Lu Cang-Qiong is just an old man. He might be
amazing when he was young but he''s retired now. Why should we be afraid of someone who doesn''t
have any real power? Besides, he might not even be as incredible as Mr Chu is right now when he was
younger," said Shen Fei confidently.
Shen Fei had known Ye Fan for a long time. His Brother Fan had never disappointed him when it came
to showing others what he was truly made of.
He had proven himself during the fight at Mount Tai, at the Midautumn Night Auction and at the battle at
Dongchang Lake.
The Xur family had thrown everything that they had got at Mr Chu and the young man had taken them
down effortlessly.
Shen Fei was convinced that he had made the right choice in pledging his loyalty to Brother Fan.
"That''s right, Grandpa. Shen Fei makes a lot of sense. Look at how amazing Mr Chu is! Lu Cang-Qiong
is just an old man who''s retired a long time ago. His presence isn''t going to change anything. He
doesn''t hold any actual power," said Xia Xue as she echoed Shen Fei''s sentiments.
Neither Shen Fei nor Xia Xue believed that Lu Cang-Qiong''s arrival would change anything.
Mr Chu had made the army and the Military God submit to his authority, after all. That was how
incredibly powerful he was.
What power did the Lu family hold? Did they truly possess such incredible power that they could turn
the tide of this fight?
"You children know nothing. Lu Cang-Qiong might be retired but his words still hold sway in China. You
cannot imagine the degree of power and influence that the Lu family wields. Lu Cang-Qiong''s son, Lu
He, is one of the most powerful men in China. He''s a top ranking official in the government and has the
ear of our most powerful leaders. Lu He''s the one with actual and immense political clout."
What?
"Lu He is his son?” blurted out Shen Fei. The mention of that name had him reeling back in shock.
He had heard that name mentioned countless times in the news.
But he had not expected this incredibly powerful figure to be Lu Cang-Qiong''s son.
That exined why He Lan-Shan had had to receive Lu Cang-Qiong in person when the old man had
arrived in Yunzhou.
It had been because the old man''s son was Lu He.
"Whose son did you think he was? The Lu family is one of the four most powerful families in Yanjing
because of the political influence that they wield. The members of the Lu family are scattered across
the whole country and hold important positions in various levels of the government."
"Lu Cang-Qiong himself is one of the pioneers of this nation and a well-respected figure in the country.
He fought alongside our head of state. He''s one of the few reasons why the descendants of the Lu
family are able to enjoy their current prestige right now. He might be old but he continues to hold sway
in our country." "He Shan-Lan''s got to listen to what he says too. Do you still think that he''s just an old
man whom we do not have to fear at all?" said Shen Jiu-Yi sternly to his son. His face had gone pale.
Shen Fei and Xia Xue had reeled back in shock after hearing Shen Jiu-Yi''s words. Their legs seemed
to have turned to jelly while tremors coursed through their bodies uncontrobly.
They knew why their elders were so afraid of the Lu and Xur families now.
The power and influence that these families in Yanjing held wasn''t something that an ordinary person
could rival or fight against.
"Brother Fan seems to have gotten himself into some really serious trouble this time." Shen Fei''s eyes
glimmered with worry and fear as he stared at the slim figure in the distance.
He Lan-Shan appeared oblivious to the gasps of shock around him as he spoke warmly to the old man.
"Old Master Lu, I gathered my men and hurried here when I heard news of your arrival. I''m d that I
caught you in time. I wouldn''t want you to feel unweed when you arrive. Why are you here
though? Yunzhou''s a small city. I would have expected you to choose Jianghai instead. Jianghai''s a
great ce for a visit. I know the ce and can bring you around," said He Lan-Shan with a mixture of
deference and confusion.
He Lan-Shan had received news this morning that Lu He''s father would be making a visit to Yunzhou.
He took action immediately. Lu Cang-Qiong was a well-respected figure in China and his son, Lu He,
extremely powerful and influential. He had to receive the old man in person and extend his sincerest
wee.
Lu Cang-Qiong merely scoffed angrily. "He Lan-Shan, do you truly not know why I''m here? Are you
asking a question simply for the sake of asking it?"
Lu Cang-Qiong''s furious words made He
Shan-Lan tremble momentarily. Thetter exined hastily. "Old Master Lu, I was away at a meeting in
the South and only returned yesterday. I''ve not exactly caught up with any matters that might have
taken ce during my absence."
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What?
Lu Cang-Qiong''s words struck He Lan-Shan like a bolt of lightning.
His face paled instantly while his pupils contracted in rm.
"I can''t believe that something so terrible happened while I was gone!”
"What happened while I was away?" He turned and started questioning one of his men who was in
charge of safety and security in the province.
The man appeared torn as he reported meekly. "Secretary He, I was going to report this to you this
morning but we didn''t have time because we were in a hurry to reach Yunzhou. A few days ago, in
Yunzhou..."
"Stop right there. I''m not interested in the details. Just tell me if the murderer''s been caught," hollered
He Lan-Shan.
The fear in the man''s eyes intensified. "Our team has arrived in Yunzhou and is aiding the city with its
investigation. We will need to speak to the person in charge of the criminal investigation."
He Lan-Shan summoned Wu Wei-Tao immediately.
Wu Wei-Tao quaked with fear. He Lan-Shan stopped him before he could exin himself.
"You don''t have to say a word to me. Old Master Lu is here. Speak to him instead. You should pray that
he''ll forgive you for your oversight. I won''t if he doesn''t!" said He Lan-Shan coldly.