This middle-aged man was Lü Yugang, the Chief of the Four Directions Trading House!
Soon, Lü Dandan entered the main hall with Elder Fang, sitting down beside Lü Yugang.
“Father!”
“Miss Lü is truly a phoenix among men. Meeting her surpasses hearing of her fame!” The emperor of the Jinming Ancient Kingdom and some experts offered words of praise.
Everyone knew this Miss Lü was the apple of the Four Directions Trading House Chief's eye, and most likely the next Chief. She was worth befriending!
Some older-generation experts also gazed at Lü Dandan with scrutiny in their eyes. Especially those belonging to forces not on particularly good terms with the Trading House — their gazes towards Lü Dandan were downright unfriendly.
“Dandan, what mischief have you gotten into? I told you not to come, but you wouldn't listen!” Lü Yugang whispered to Lü Dandan.
“Father, not only have I come, but Young Master Su Fei has also come,” Lü Dandan replied with a smile.
“Young Master Su from the Ziwei Sect is also here? Where is he?” Lü Yugang couldn't help but be taken aback and asked.
“He has arrived in the Jinming Ancient Kingdom, but he seems to have gone underground, studying the earth. I estimate it won't be long before he comes looking for me,” Lü Dandan answered.
“His timing is not good. There are quite a few old fellows here who want to deal with him,” Lü Yugang couldn't help but frown, sending a Sound Transmission.
“These old fellows wouldn't dare make a move against Young Master Su, would they? Aren't they afraid of the demon race's Patriarch finding out and coming after them?” Lü Dandan countered.
“In public settings, they naturally wouldn't act against Young Master Su, but they could in private. These old fellows have immense means; they can easily deal with Young Master Su without a trace. Immediately send a Sound Transmission to Young Master Su, telling him to come meet up with me. That way, he'll be safer. Right now, many old antiques from across the Eastern Barrens are gathered here. Although the demon race's Patriarch is formidable, he might not necessarily intimidate these antiques. Everyone in the Eastern Barrens has known for some time that the Ziwei Sect rose rapidly because of Su Fei. Many old antiques have long had their eyes on Su Fei, suspecting he possesses the inheritance of the Ziwei Great Emperor. An inheritance left by a Great Emperor would drive those old antiques mad. One could even say the allure of a Great Emperor's inheritance is no weaker than that of the Nine-Life Immortal Coffin!” Lü Yugang analyzed for his daughter.
“That's true indeed! Put that way, if those old antiques discover Su Fei, he will be in grave danger.” Hearing her father's words, Lü Dandan was startled.
“Yes.”
“Then good. I'll send a Sound Transmission to Su Fei right away, telling him to be careful and come meet up with us as soon as possible.” Lü Dandan said.
Thus, Lü Dandan immediately took out a communication jade slip and quietly sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
“Miss Lü, I wish to inquire about someone,” At this moment, within the hall, a white-haired old man looked at Lü Dandan and spoke solemnly.
“He is the Zhao Family Ancestor,” Lü Yugang reminded her.
“Greetings, Senior Zhao. May I ask whom Senior wishes to inquire about?” Although Lü Dandan held no fondness for the Zhao Family, facing a famously formidable old antique, she was still very polite.
“Su Fei of the Ziwei Sect. I've heard Miss Lü is on good terms with Su Fei, so you should know him rather well. Thus, I wish to ask Miss Lü, what exactly are Su Fei's origins? Has he obtained the inheritance of the Ziwei Great Emperor? Also, given your close relationship with him, have you, Miss Lü, also received some of the Ziwei Great Emperor's inheritance?” The Zhao Family Ancestor asked directly, his gaze sharp and piercing as he stared at Lü Dandan.
“Old Zhao, I respect you as a senior, but please show some respect! What exactly is the meaning behind asking Dandan such questions! If you want to know about Su Fei, go ask him yourself. Why ask my daughter!” Lü Yugang flew into a rage upon hearing this, his face instantly turning cold.
“Heh heh, sooner or later I'll personally go ask that kid myself. It's just that since I've encountered Miss Lü now, I'll ask her too. You should know, the Ziwei Great Emperor was the most accomplished powerhouse to emerge from our Eastern Barrens in ancient times. He is the pride of our entire Eastern Barrens! The inheritance he left behind is also the collective property of our entire Eastern Barrens. It should not be monopolized by the Ziwei Sect alone,” the Zhao Family Ancestor stated indifferently.
“Patriarch Zhao speaks with reason! The Ziwei Great Emperor is the pride of our Eastern Barrens. The inheritance he left behind should also be the shared property of our entire Eastern Barrens! It should be shared by everyone, not monopolized by the Ziwei Sect!” A tall, burly elder clad in beast skins with bare arms declared in a sonorous voice.
This elder was the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect!
“I also agree with Patriarch Zhao's words. If that Su Fei truly has obtained the Ziwei Great Emperor's inheritance, he should be made to hand it over for everyone to study and research,” a withered, diminutive old man also slowly voiced his opinion.
This short elder was the Grand Supreme Elder of the Cangyan Sacred Sect!
“Haha… Truly unexpected! You old things are each so shameless! How dare you speak such words with a straight face! The Ziwei Sect is the legacy left by the Ziwei Great Emperor. Naturally, the Ziwei Great Emperor's inheritance should be inherited by the Ziwei Sect. What relation do you old things have with the Ziwei Great Emperor? You also want to covet the inheritance left by the Ziwei Great Emperor? By your logic, your ancestors are also remarkable powerhouses of the Eastern Barrens, also the pride of the Eastern Barrens. Then the inheritances of your three powers should also be the common property of the entire Eastern Barrens, with everyone entitled to a share. Very well, take out the inheritances of your three powers and let me study them thoroughly.” Enraged to the extreme, Lü Yugang laughed coldly, slapped the table, and demanded loudly.
“You…” The Zhao Family Ancestor was rebutted speechless, his face flushing somewhat.
The Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect and the Grand Supreme Elder of the Cangyan Sacred Sect also wore dark expressions.
“Hmph! Lü Yugang, the true purpose of your Four Directions Trading House protecting that Su Fei is undoubtedly also for the Ziwei Great Emperor's inheritance, isn't it! This, I believe, is understood by all even if not spoken aloud,” the Zhao Family Ancestor sneered.
“Old man Zhao, what nonsense are you spouting? Are you looking for a fight!” Lü Yugang bellowed in fury.
“Fight then, I'm not afraid of you. Although the Four Directions Trading House is strong, our Zhao Family is not necessarily weak either!” The Zhao Family Ancestor sneered.
“Chief Lü has quite the imposing manner,” the Grand Supreme Elder of the Cangyan Sacred Sect said coldly and grimly.
The Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect also sneered, his expression unfriendly.
“Everyone, there is much to be discussed amiably. Come, I toast you all a cup!” Seeing these top experts among the guests were about to quarrel fiercely, the emperor of the Jinming Ancient Kingdom hurriedly stepped in to mediate. He understood that once these top-tier experts fought, terrifying power would erupt, possibly destroying the entire imperial city!
“Hmph! Dandan, let's go!” Lü Yugang's temper had always been fiery. Since their words clashed, why would he want to stay here any longer?
Lü Yugang brought Lü Dandan, Elder Fang, and several experts from the Four Directions Trading House, directly walking out of the hall.
“Everyone, be careful. Something feels off. Those old fellows clearly intended to provoke me. They might have some plan of action. Immediately issue orders: for this period, our Four Directions Trading House headquarters, all branch offices, and all members must be doubly vigilant, ready to deal with unexpected incidents at any time!” As soon as they walked out of the hall, Lü Yugang sent a Sound Transmission to the people beside him, issuing a reminder.
He had sharp instincts. Seeing the attitude of the Zhao Family Ancestor and the other experts, he knew something was wrong. You must know, as Chief of the Four Directions Trading House and possessing formidable personal strength, under normal circumstances, even those old antiques would not provoke him so openly!