NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 10: Plans and Schemes
Chapter 8:
Everyone felt shocked, as if a thunderbolt had struck them by Lin Fan's response. Some of them had their mouths agape, while others raised their eyebrows in disbelief. Such benefits were only attainable by the Nine Miracles and the heirs of the Seven Great Families. Refusing such an offer was sheer madness in everyone's eyes.
"Well, if that's what you want, then I'm prepared to meet all your demands, young man. By the way, what is your name? We haven't had the honor of knowing it yet." After a brief pause to think, Yu Kuan finally replied calmly, his calculating, serene smile never leaving his face.
"Lin Fan. My name is Lin Fan. Make sure you all remember it well." Lin Fan responded with a confident smile, rising from his seat.
Lin Fan. This thought flashed in the minds of all present, and his name etched itself deeply into their memories. No one would forget it from now on.
Yu Kuan also rose from his seat and approached Lin Fan. Their sharp, calculating gazes met, each of them silently plotting and scheming, thinking of the best way to outmaneuver the other. Above them, the grand banquet hall, bathed in radiant light, stood as a silent witness to this first meeting, which would be the beginning of their entwined fates, for an unknown period of time.
"Then, come along, Lin Fan. I'm sure we'll reach an agreement." Yu Kuan said kindly, before turning and heading toward what appeared to be a private room, his mind still working tirelessly.
Lin Fan began to follow Yu Kuan slowly, his thoughts racing. This old man is definitely as described in the novel, even better than expected. He never got the recognition he deserved in the original story due to his quick demise, but I'll make full use of him, and I'm confident he'll be an important and valuable ally.
He continued thinking, referring to Yu Kuan as "the old man," even though he was only in his fifties—considered middle-aged in the cultivation world, even young compared to true high-level powers.
Once Yu Kuan and Lin Fan disappeared from sight, Yu Ming could no longer contain his fury. He slammed the table with all his might, his face contorted in rage, shattering it along with all the delicious food laid upon it, under the glares of the Xiao Clan members.
"Why is the hall door still open?! Close it quickly, you garbage!!" Yu Ming shouted at the few remaining gate guards, lucky to still be alive.
He then turned his anger on everyone in the hall, his voice booming, "Why are you all still here?! Go home quickly! Or did you all enjoy the show?!! Leave now, before I kill you all myself, you scoundrels!!" Yu Ming screamed, unleashing his fury on the ornate tables and everything before him, smashing them in a fit of rage.
The guests, frightened, began fleeing in haste, terrified of becoming targets for Yu Ming's wrath. Even the second-tier clan leaders started leaving. Despite most being in the peak of the Golden Core Realm, none of them wanted to provoke Yu Ming over something as trivial as staying in the hall.
"It seems Young Master Yu Ming has gone mad with anger. Even his father didn't stand by him this time," whispers began circulating once more among the departing onlookers.
Some looked at Yu Ming with disdain, reveling in his misfortune, while others regarded him with pity. All previous jealousy had vanished, for everyone now realized, based on Lin Fan's earlier expressions and words, that it was impossible for Xiao Mi to be with Yu Ming either.
"Calm down, Yu Ming. We need to find a solution rationally. Anger won't help us," Xiao Zhan said quietly, barely containing his anger over the humiliation they had suffered that day. He knew there was no way to erase it himself, as Lin Fan was clearly stronger than him, and Yu Kuan seemed to be on his side.
"But Grandpa, that bastard ruined everything! Everything we've been planning for three years, just like that! I can't accept this!!" Yu Ming responded with intense fury, his voice still loud, unable to suppress his anger even as he spoke with Xiao Zhan.
"I know, I understand, my son, but this Lin Fan is too strong. Your father even forgave him for what he did at your wedding. That's how terrifying his talent is!" Xiao Zhan sighed, speaking calmly, though his thoughts were concealed from everyone, taking a direction far different from theirs.
True, what Lin Fan did has brought great shame to my family. But, this may very well be a blessing in disguise. From his gaze at Xiao Mi, it seems he is interested in her. If he becomes part of the Yu family, with his immense talent, I couldn't ask for a better match for my granddaughter! Xiao Zhan thought shrewdly, ambition gleaming in his eyes. His ambition was focused on strengthening his family, quite the opposite of Yu Kuan's selfish goals.
Meanwhile, in another part of the grand hall, within the groom's luxurious changing room, Lin Fan and Yu Kuan sat across from each other, waiting for one of them to speak.
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