Facing the enthusiastic Zhang brothers, Lu Zhanfei was not very enthusiastic in his response, simply nodding at them.
Although Lu Zhanfei rely nodded at the Zhang brothers, this gesture made them feel trendously honored. The Lu Family of Dejiang, being a major family within the Hidden Sects, bestowing a nod was considered an imnse honor.
At that mont, Lu Fan seed to suddenly have discovered sothing, abruptly pointing inside the venue.
"Great Uncle Master!"
Great Uncle Master?
The crowd was abuzz, was there really a hidden master here? Knowing how formidable the Lu Family of Dejiang already was, wouldn't their great uncle master be even more impressive?
The crowd looked in the direction Lu Fan was pointing.
At that ti, in one corner, a young man around twenty-two or twenty-three years old was sitting.
Who else could this person be if not Ding Fan?
Upon seeing this young man, Lu Zhanfei's originally indifferent expression turned very respectful as he briskly walked over to Ding Fan.
"Disciple Lu Zhanfei greets Uncle Master!"
"Lu Fan, greets Uncle Master!"
"Lu Xing, greets Uncle Master!"
The three Lu family mbers respectfully greeted Ding Fan with great reverence.
Upon witnessing this scene, everyone in the venue was stunned. What exactly was going on?
The Lu Family of Dejiang held a position of great honor, how could a young man possibly be their great uncle master!?
Zhang Zhison, who had been shocked by Ding Fan earlier, was particularly astounded, knowing that tonight he was waiting for his brother Zhang Zhishan to arrive and together they planned to seek revenge on Ding Fan, but Ding Fan turned out to be Lu Zhanfei's uncle master?
Although the crowd was shocked, they did not doubt Ding Fan's identity at all. Martial Artists held respect for seniority in the highest regard. A person who could receive such respect from Lu Zhanfei could definitely not be fake.
Elder Shen, who had been welcoming guests, was also dumbfounded.
To invite the Lu Family of Dejiang, he had spent a lot of effort. In Elder Shen's view, the key to accomplishing this task lay with the people from the Lu Family of Dejiang and Ding Fan.
However, he had not anticipated that Ding Fan would be related to the Lu Family, and moreover, of such a high seniority.
Elder Shen silently calculated; according to the seniority of Lu Zhanfei, if Ding Fan was Lu Zhanfei's uncle master, then Ding Fan's seniority would be equivalent to that of the aged patriarch behind the Lu Family!
Thinking of this, chills ran down Elder Shen's back.
Elder Shen had always believed that Ding Fan was not an ordinary man. But Ding Fan's actions still managed to shock him repeatedly.
First, by his own power, he had slain Ye Qingyun, a major figure in the Ye Family; now, he was even of equal seniority with the aged patriarch of the Lu Family of Dejiang. It was hard enough for many to establish even a slight connection with the Lu Family…
Now Ding Fan, in his twenties, rely with this connection to the Lu Family, could surely beco a significant and influential figure!
"Rise," said Ding Fan to Lu Zhanfei and the others.
Being a senior, Ding Fan was due the respect they showed with their greeting.
After hearing Ding Fan's words, Lu Zhanfei and the others stood up straight.
"Uncle Master, what are you doing here?" Lu Zhanfei asked, sowhat surprised.
"Elder Shen has been kind to , so I also ca to lend a hand…" Ding Fan said.
Hearing Ding Fan's words, Lu Zhanfei, maintaining the martial artist's etiquette, said to Elder Shen, "Since Elder Shen is a benefactor of a senior mber of my Lu Family, my Lu Family Disciples will not shirk from any duties, even at the cost of our lives!"
At this mont, Lu Zhanfei's attitude had greatly changed. Previously, his words to Elder Shen were rely formalities. But now, his words carried a profound sense of gratitude.
"Elder Lu Zhanfei is far too courteous…" Elder Shen was sowhat taken aback.
Knowing Lu Zhanfei's proud nature and his cultivation as an Earth Level Fifth Grade, getting his proper attention was rare enough, let alone such a respectful and grateful deanor.
Initially, Ye Qingyun, an Earth Level Second Grade, ruled over Yanjing; Lu Zhanfei was several tis stronger than Ye Qingyun.
Elder Shen fully understood that the change in Lu Zhanfei's attitude was entirely because of Ding Fan. It was for Ding Fan that Lu Zhanfei treated him with such added respect.
At this mont, Elder Shen felt even more convinced that betting on Ding Fan had been the right choice.
In Elder Shen's view, Ding Fan would need another decade or so to really make his mark and stir up the waters. But seeing the current circumstances, Ding Fan had already begun to rise.
Elder Shen couldn't help but sigh.
Just then, the entrance was again disturbed by a commotion.
When the crowd looked over, the entrance now featured three martial artists. They all wore cloaks, so their faces were unclear. However, from the fluctuations of their inner strength, it was clear that these three were all around Earth Level Fifth Grade strong.
Elder Shen had invited only two Earth Level Martial Artists, Lu Zhanfei and Zhang Zhishan—now suddenly, there were three more Earth Level Experts, all of Fifth Grade, which naturally caused a stir among the attendees.
People all secretly praised Elder Shen's extensive connections. As they knew, Earth Level Martial Artists rarely appeared in public, unless it was a grand occasion like the Longxi Auction, otherwise, Earth Level Martial Artists would remain hidden, engaging in intensive training in remote mountains.
Everyone assud those three Earth Level Martial Artists were invited by Elder Shen, but in fact, they were not.
Elder Shen did not even rember inviting any other experts. The only Earth Level Martial Artists he could invite were Zhang Zhishan and Lu Zhanfei, but these three before him were definitely not his invitees.
Unable to clearly distinguish friends from foes, Elder Shen cautiously approached the three individuals.
"Greetings, my friends, this is a private gathering I've organized," said Elder Shen in a very polite tone, abiding by the courtesies of a Martial Artist, "May I inquire the purpose of your visit here?"
Among those three, the person leading in the middle slowly took off the cloak covering their head.
As the cloak was removed, many people in the audience recognized the individual.
It was a woman of stunning beauty with enchanting eyes, a slightly lifted nose, sexy red lips, and skin pale and soft as snow...
The person was none other than the Female Emcee from the Longxi Auction House, Wu Die.
The Longxi Auction was a grand event of the Ancient Martial World, and many attendees had been there before. Thus, many recognized Wu Die.
Amidst their surprise, people were puzzled as to why Wu Die would co here.
After all, the Longxi Auction was part of a mysterious and massive organization that even the Upper Xuan Sect and the Myriad Demon Sect dared not lightly offend.
The auction required an invitation card for entry, which common folk could hardly obtain. Now, the principal emcee of the auction house, Wu Die, appearing here had naturally astounded everyone.
Ding Fan was also startled upon seeing Wu Die as he had not expected her to also attend.
"That temptress has shown up too!" Mu Zi muttered bitterly beside him while tightly clasping Ding Fan's arm, squeezing her own chest in the process due to how tightly she held him.
Ding Fan was montarily speechless, realising that Wu Die and Mu Zi were truly archenemies…
"Greetings, Elder Shen…" At that mont, Wu Die dropped her seductive deanor and adopted a rare respectful expression.
"My na is Wu Die, and I am here to find a friend. My sudden visit has indeed caused so inconvenience, for which I hope Elder Shen will forgive ," she said.
Actually, as soon as Wu Die took off the cloak over her head, Elder Shen had recognized her. Being the group leader of the group 357 in the Ancient Martial World, he was familiar with so personalities of the Longxi Auction.
Now, seeing Wu Die's courteous deanor, Elder Shen secretly reassured himself, understanding that even if she wasn't a friend, she likely wasn't an enemy either.
Once Wu Die ntioned she was here to find soone, everyone around began looking at each other curiously.
While Wu Die's role was just that of an emcee, she represented the Longxi Auction House. People speculated who this friend Wu Die ntioned could be, and who could have the distinguished honor to be called a friend by sobody from the Longxi Auction House.
"May I know, Miss Wu Die, who is the person you are looking for?" Elder Shen inquired.
"Ding Fan… Young Master Ding!"
Ding Fan, Young Master Ding?
Elder Shen was astonished, she was here to find Ding Fan?
At this point in the gathering, those who knew Ding Fan looked towards him, and eventually, everyone at the gathering turned their attention to Ding Fan.
How could it be this young man again? Zhang Zhison was almost dumbfounded.
Ding Fan was having a particularly flashy night. First, he was addressed as Uncle Master by mbers of the Dejiang Lu Family, and now, barely a mont later, soone from the Longxi Auction House was looking for him…
What on earth could Ding Fan's background be?
Mu Zi, standing next to Ding Fan, listened to Wu Die's words and, feeling infuriated, snorted, "I knew she was here to find you."
At this mont, Ding Fan said nothing. He was wondering why she had co looking for him and how she had found him…
Right then, Wu Die, followed by the two people behind her, approached Ding Fan.
"Young Master Ding... long ti no see," Wu Die said, smiling at Ding Fan.
Wu Die's smile was full of allure, and although it was directed at Ding Fan, nearby people could not help but be entranced by her smile…
"I hope to never see you again!" Mu Zi gripped Ding Fan's arm tightly, now appearing like a little girl afraid of having her toy taken away.
Unperturbed by Mu Zi's comnt, Wu Die smiled at Ding Fan, "I heard that Young Master Ding is dealing with The Stars and Stripes Country's Guard Group Six. Our chairman happens to have so information about Group Six. I wonder if it might be of any assistance to you."
As Wu Die said this, she gestured to soone behind her, and promptly a Martial Artist handed a bamboo tube to her.
Wu Die then handed the bamboo tube to Ding Fan.
"Thank you…" Ding Fan expressed his gratitude and then opened the bamboo tube.
One by one, docunts appeared before Ding Fan's eyes. After looking over them for a while, his eyes beca solemn.
The information Wu Die had given him was several tis more detailed than what Elder Shen had provided…
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