“Return to the country?” “We are just afraid he would not dare to return!” the helmsman of the Lan family echoed. He was a grandmaster, and most importantly, his son was also a grandmaster. Two grandmasters in one family!
It could be said that the foundation of the Lan family was also very powerful and profound. In fact, previously in Longdu, the Lan family was also a highly prestigious and famous noble family, especially in the so-called martial arts world.
This was because the Lan family was a noble family that had practised Tongbei boxing for generations.
In Longdu and the Tianjin area, anyone who practised Tongbei boxing had to call Old Man Lan a master. This showed the status of Old Man Lan in the martial arts world.
“If it were before, as soon as the news of Luo Wuji returning to the country came out, let alone anything else, our major families and wealthy clans would definitely immediately organise people to welcome him and flatter him.”
“But do you think any family would go now?” “Although not all families have defected to the side of Qingcheng Mountain, the fact is that many families have remained neutral and stopped taking sides. In the past, these families wished they could stick their faces to the soles of Luo Wuji’s shoes.” “What about now?” The helmsman of the Lan family sneered.
“Who still cares about Luo Wuji?” “Old Lan, your Lan family should be the most afraid, right?” Li Tianyou chuckled lightly. “I heard your son recently injured one of Luo Wuji’s registered disciples?”
“Hmph, if this kind of thing happened before, I would really only dare to tie up my son and deliver him to Luo Wuji for disposal, letting him kill or torture him as he pleased.” “I would absolutely not dare to say a single harsh word.” “But now, since Immortal Master Qingmang has already made a promise to us, why should we still fear Luo Wuji?”
Previously, in the entire country, especially in Longdu, who would dare to provoke Luo Wuji? He was a ruthless man who could overthrow a behemoth like the Shen family just by saying so. Heavenly General, the richest man, the number one expert! Any single title was enough to make people feel terrified and not dare to confront him.
But now, ever since Qingmang emerged and declared his intention to kill Luo Wuji, very few wealthy clans in the entire Longdu feared Luo Wuji anymore. Everyone instead began to flatter and fawn over Qingmang. This was the trend of the times!
Especially after experiencing the last time Qingmang challenged Luo Chen, but Luo Chen did not show up, those who were initially hesitant and watching all flocked to Qingmang’s side. These helmsmen of wealthy clans were not fools and naturally would not take risks easily for no reason. After all, if they chose wrong, it would not just be them alone, but the entire family would be implicated. But the reason they dared to take sides was because they had a great deal of certainty.
Qingmang had already demonstrated his power in front of them. Anyone who saw Qingmang in action was amazed as if seeing a celestial being, convinced by Qingmang’s methods, and believed that it was not a power a human could possess. What about Luo Wuji on the other hand? It seemed there was never any evidence revealed to show just how powerful he really was. Although rumours always circulated that Luo Wuji was very formidable, there were truly too few people who had seen it with their own eyes.
The other two families also echoed in agreement. “I think Elder Hong’s view is very correct. You and I are both from wealthy clans and know just how important a profound foundation is to a person.” “Luo Wuji’s origins are unknown. Although he emerged suddenly, compared to the Qingcheng Mountain lineage, his foundation is ultimately far inferior!” “He is ultimately just an unorthodox practitioner. Immortal Master Qingmang once said that to behead Luo Wuji, it would only take three moves!” “Hahaha, no need to say more. We just need to wait quietly for Immortal Master Qingmang to make his move and slay Luo Wuji, then we can rest easy.” Li Tianyou laughed loudly, clapping his hands.
“Master, a phone call!” At this moment, a pretty little nanny walked in from outside the door holding a mobile phone. “What is it?” Li Tianyou frowned, because he had instructed that during this time period, no one should come in to disturb him unless it was something particularly important. “It is Young Master Yaofan.” The nanny’s expression was somewhat ugly. “Give it to me.” Li Tianyou took the phone. He doted on this grandson the most. But just as he took the phone. “What, you want five hundred million?” Li Tianyou said in shock. After all, even if he could afford it, it was real money, not paper! Anyone would feel the pinch. “Who wants it?” “Me, Luo Wuji, transfer the money!” A cold voice suddenly came from the phone. Luo Wuji!! Li Tianyou almost dropped the phone. They were just talking about him, and they never expected Luo Wuji to actually call? “Every extra minute of waiting adds fifty million!” Li Tianyou frowned, and his face instantly darkened. Was this blatant kidnapping and extortion? Li Tianyou was just about to say something sarcastic when Li Yaofan’s miserable crying and shouting came from the phone. “Grandpa, save me, save me!” Li Yaofan’s voice rang out again. When Li Tianyou was about to speak again, the phone was already hung up.
The tea hall was very quiet. Although Li Tianyou’s voice on the phone just now was very low, it was actually loud enough for everyone to hear clearly. “Elder Li, is it Luo Wuji?” Li Tianyou nodded with a gloomy expression. “Should we contact Immortal Master Qingmang immediately about this matter?” “But I heard Immortal Master Qingmang has been in closed-door cultivation at Qingcheng Mountain these past few days because he injured his body while practising his martial arts.” “Sigh, prepare the money,” Li Tianyou said with a cold and gloomy expression. “Elder Li, this is blackmail and extortion!” “Immortal Master Qingmang is not around right now. Are we supposed to just openly fall out with Luo Wuji?” “When he really comes looking for trouble, who among you can stop him?” Li Tianyou sighed. He could not swallow this anger either. “Just endure it for now. Wait until Immortal Master Qingmang comes back, and we will see how long he can continue to act arrogantly!” Li Tianyou slapped the table, shaking a cup until it fell off.
“I am afraid Luo Wuji’s luck is truly running out. Is he really resorting to this kind of bandit and robber behaviour that only an uncultured country bumpkin would do?” Elder Hong said disdainfully. “I was right, wasn’t I? If he really had some grand background, how could he do such a thing?” “It is obvious at a glance that he is someone without any profound heritage or lineage!” Elder Hong snorted coldly again.
The money was delivered very quickly. Five hundred million! And it was delivered directly to the airport in the form of cash. Everyone at the airport looked in horror at that truckload of money. They actually gave it! No one expected the Li family to actually give it! This was practically blackmailing the Li family in broad daylight and in front of the public! The Li family, which currently had the most momentum in Longdu! This was Luo Wuji? He was actually so domineering that even the Li family had to admit defeat and cower?
“Feilong, how many extra minutes did we wait?” Luo Chen looked at the truckload of money with an expressionless face. “Ten minutes, Mr Luo!” “Good, then we are still short five hundred million. Make the call.” Luo Chen handed the phone to Li Yaofan. More money? Another five hundred million? Li Yaofan was stunned. Was Luo Wuji this unreasonable? Everyone at the entire airport was stunned. Now this was not just slapping the Li family’s face, this was planning to kick the Li family’s face!
The phone connected. Li Tianyou clearly did not expect another call. “Me, Luo Wuji, transfer the money!” The cold voice from the phone rang out once again.