The matter of Lü Donglin challenging Lü Wenbang quickly spread throughout Capital City, and imdiately shocked the entire city.
Lü Donglin needs no introduction; he had once kept all the prodigal sons of Capital City from raising their heads, striking fear into many of them. Now that he had returned to Capital City, he already had many people feeling apprehensive.
At this ti, news suddenly surfaced that Lü Donglin was challenging Lü Wenbang, which naturally caused a sensation.
As for Lü Wenbang, this man was inconspicuous and normally did not show any particularly astonishing actions. Especially since the Lü Family’s status in Capital City wasn’t very high, only considered a slightly above average family.
That Lü Donglin would challenge him was a great surprise to many.
You see, any wealthy prodigal whom Lü Donglin casually stepped on previously was more renowned than Lü Wenbang. With Lü Donglin’s status, challenging Lü Wenbang, to many, seed like using a bazooka to kill a mosquito.
However, once this news was released, quite a number of influential figures from the Great Families were all astounded. These families even started restricting their own family mbers, advising them not to get involved in this matter. Even the top families of Capital City sent senior figures to watch the battle in person, which compelled people to speculate about the nature of this battle!
You see, when Lü Donglin previously provoked the grandson of the Martial Champion, the Ten Great Families didn’t react much. Why is this battle causing such a stir?
Under normal circumstances, Lü Donglin challenging Lü Wenbang could hardly be considered a major event, barely worth ntioning. Lü Donglin’s strength was such that killing Lü Wenbang would be like crushing an ant, hardly necessitating such publicity.
Yet, not only did Lü Donglin spread this news, but the reaction from the Ten Great Families and the significant figures of Capital City was so enthusiastic that it forced people to ponder the underlying implications.
Why are these influential figures in Capital City paying such attention to Lü Wenbang?
After a short period of ferntation, the news circulated even louder in the Capital City circles. Even those who were unfamiliar with Lü Wenbang now felt this battle was no small matter; otherwise, the Ten Great Families would not react in such a manner. People could not help but speculate about the strength of Lü Wenbang!
During this ti, much information about Lü Wenbang gradually ca to light. This previously very low-key figure was slowly being uncovered, and people finally understood that Lü Wenbang truly belonged to the top ranks of hidden experts in Capital City.
Naturally, the battle between Lü Donglin and Lü Wenbang attracted countless spectators. Most of those prodigal heirs who initially intended to confront Su Yang, mostly gave up on that affair and rushed to witness the battle between Lü Wenbang and Lü Donglin.
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Lü Family Courtyard.
Lü Peiwen hurried back from outside; he had initially heard that Su Yang was going to target him and imdiately gathered many friends from Capital City. This battle was his opportunity to kill Su Yang and avenge his prior humiliations.
The prodigals of Capital City felt dishonored by Su Yang’s strong display, which left them eager to kill Su Yang to clear their sha.
They could tolerate being humiliated by Lü Donglin because behind him stood the Beigong War God.
However, after the news of the battle between Lü Donglin and Lü Wenbang broke out, those who had agreed to help Lü Peiwen against Su Yang also departed, opting to watch the battle between Lü Donglin and Lü Wenbang. This left Lü Peiwen with hardly anyone on his side, leaving him feeling very uncertain.
Walking into the hall, Lü Peiwen saw Lü Wenbang standing by the window, tending to a potted plant. He took a deep breath and approached Lü Wenbang, saying urgently, "Dad, are you really going to fight Lü Donglin tonight?"
Lü Wenbang did not speak but slowly tended to the plant. After setting down his tools, he finally glanced at Lü Peiwen, "What’s all the fuss about? This battle was bound to happen sooner or later."
"But why choose tonight?" Lü Peiwen said urgently, "Tonight Su Yang from Pingnan Province is coming after ; he wants to kill . I’ve already arranged for many friends to help kill Su Yang. But this battle between you and Lü Donglin has drawn them all away; now I’m left with no one!"
"It’s not who chose tonight but Lü Donglin," Lü Wenbang said calmly.
"Can’t it be changed to another day?" Lü Peiwen said urgently, "It wasn’t easy gathering so many people on my side, and Su Yang will definitely make a move tonight. With fewer people on my side, won’t that be dangerous?"
Lü Wenbang glanced at Lü Peiwen and said coldly, "Which is more important, Su Yang or Lü Donglin?"
"This..." Lü Peiwen scratched his head, "Of course, Lü Donglin is more important; he has the Beigong War God behind him, and his strength is much greater than Su Yang’s!"
"That’s right!" Lü Wenbang said, "Let’s deal with the most important thing first. Su Yang is just a clown, nothing to worry about."
"But..." Lü Peiwen said agitatedly, "Lü Donglin has the Beigong War God behind him, fighting him... how can we possibly fight? If we severely injure him, won’t it provoke the Beigong War God?"
"I can’t avoid this fight," Lü Wenbang said softly, "It’s just that this battle has co a month earlier than I expected!"
"What do you an?" Lü Peiwen asked in surprise, "Why... why do you have to fight Lü Donglin?"
Lü Wenbang sighed softly, "It’s tied to the grievances of the previous generation, which you don’t know about."
"What is actually going on?" Lü Peiwen exclaid, shocked.
"I didn’t want to let you know about this. But since Lü Donglin has already challenged , it’s ti I told you," Lü Wenbang said, "Do you know why Lü Donglin has entered Capital City multiple tis and has made enemies with so many families here?"
Lü Peiwen shook his head; it was indeed strange. Lü Donglin’s entries into the Capital City seed almost deliberate, as if he was bent on eradicating everyone from all the families, which was very odd.
If Lü Donglin could beco friends with Su Yang, why couldn’t he maintain even a semblance of harmony with the people in Capital City?
Lü Wenbang sighed lightly and said, "Lü Donglin’s mother was essentially killed by the combined actions of these prominent families in Capital City!"
"What?!" Lü Peiwen widened his eyes in astonishnt, "What... how did that happen?"
"This matter goes back to the Martial Champion," Lü Wenbang said softly, "Lü Donglin’s mother was originally with the third son of the Martial Champion."
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