A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 1139 I Won't Let You Off

"Fei, leave before anyone notices you."

Everyone at Haiyuan Restaurant started making plans fortheir loved ones amidst the shocking news of whom they were to receive next.

Shen Jiu-Yi and Old Master Xia secretly urged Shen Fei and Xia Xue to slip away while everyone was still in a state of shock.

After all, Lu Cang-Qiong's arrival was only going to make matters worse for them.

"What are you afraid of, Dad? We have Mr Chu. He got an entire army to kneel before him. Even the Military God has declared his loyalty to Mr Chu. Lu Cang-Qiong is just an old man. He might be amazing when he was young but he's retired now. Why should we be afraid of someone who doesn't have any real power? Besides, he might not even be as incredible as Mr Chu is right now when he was younger," said Shen Fei confidently.

Shen Fei had known Ye Fan for a long time. His Brother Fan had never disappointed him when it came to showing others what he was truly made of.

He had proven himself during the fight at Mount Tai, at the Midautumn Night Auction and at the battle at Dongchang Lake.

The Xur family had thrown everything that they had got at Mr Chu and the young man had taken them down effortlessly.

Shen Fei was convinced that he had made the right choice in pledging his loyalty to Brother Fan.

"That's right, Grandpa. Shen Fei makes a lot of sense. Look at how amazing Mr Chu is! Lu Cang-Qiong is just an old man who's retired a long time ago. His presence isn't going to change anything. He doesn't hold any actual power," said Xia Xue as she echoed Shen Fei's sentiments.

Neither Shen Fei nor Xia Xue believed that Lu Cang-Qiong's arrival would change anything.

Mr Chu had made the army and the Military God submit to his authority, after all. That was how incredibly powerful he was.

What power did the Lu family hold? Did they truly possess such incredible power that they could turn the tide of this fight?

"You children know nothing. Lu Cang-Qiong might be retired but his words still hold sway in China. You cannot imagine the degree of power and influence that the Lu family wields. Lu Cang-Qiong's son, Lu He is one of the most powerful men in China. He's a top ranking official in the government and has the ear of our most powerful leaders. Lu He's the one with actual and immense political clout."

What?

"Lu He is his son?" blurted out Shen Fei. The mention of that name had him reeling back in shock.

He had heard that name mentioned countless times in the news.

But he had not expected this incredibly powerful figure to be Lu Cang-Qiong's son.

That explained why He Lan-Shan had had to receive Lu Cang-Qiong in person when the old man had arrived in Yunzhou.

It had been because the old man's son was Lu He.

"Whose son did you think he was? The Lu family is one of the four most powerful families in Yanjing because of the political influence that they wield. The members of the Lu family are scattered across the whole country and hold important positions in various levels of the government."

"Lu Cang-Qiong himself is one of the pioneers of this nation and a well-respected figure in the country. He fought alongside our head of state. He's one of the few reasons why the descendants of the Lu family are able to enjoy their current prestige right now. He might be old but he continues to hold sway in our country." "He Shan-Lan's got to listen to what he says too. Do you still think that he's just an old man whom we do not have to fear at all?" said Shen Jiu-Yi sternly to his son. His face had gone pale.

Shen Fei and Xia Xue had reeled back in shock after hearing Shen Jiu-Yi's words. Their legs seemed to have turned to jelly while tremors coursed through their bodies uncontrollably. They knew why their elders were so afraid of the Lu and Xur families now.

The power and influence that these families in Yanjing held wasn't something that an ordinary person could rival or fight against.

"Brother Fan seems to have gotten himself into some really serious trouble this time." Shen Fei's eyes glimmered with worry and fear as he stared at the slim figure in the distance.

He Lan-Shan appeared oblivious to the gasps of shock around him as he spoke warmly to the old man.

"Old Master Lu, I gathered my men and hurried here when I heard news of your arrival. I'm glad that I caught you in time. I wouldn't want you to feel unwelcomed when you arrive. Why are you here though? Yunzhou's a small city. I would have expected you to choose Jianghai instead. Jianghai's a great place for a visit. I know the place and can bring you around," said He Lan-Shan with a mixture of deference and confusion.

He Lan-Shan had received news this morning that Lu He's father would be making a visit to Yunzhou.

He took action immediately. Lu Cang-Qiong was a well-respected figure in China and his son, Lu He, extremely powerful and influential. He had to receive the old man in person and extend his sincerest welcome.

Lu Cang-Qiong merely scoffed angrily. "He Lan-Shan, do you truly not know why I'm here? Are you asking a question simply for the sake of asking it?"

Lu Cang-Qiong's furious words made He

Shan-Lan tremble momentarily. The latter explained hastily. "Old Master Lu, I was away at a meeting in the South and only returned yesterday. I've not exactly caught up with any matters that might have taken place during my absence."

"I see. Let me share with you what happened then. A few days ago, a terrible murder happened in Jiangdong. Two young men were killed. One of them is Xur Shao-Hua, the only son of Xur Hai-Sheng. You would know Xur Hai-Sheng as the commanding officer of Jiangbei. The other young man who was tragically murdered is my grandson, Lu Ming-Feng!"

What?

Lu Cang-Qiong's words struck He Lan-Shan like a bolt of lightning.

His face paled instantly while his pupils contracted in alarm.

"I can't believe that something so terrible happened while I was gone!"

He Lan-Shan was not lying. Jiangdong saw their fair share of murders and deaths every day, but this was the grandson of Old Master Lu that they were talking about here. He had been killed in Jiangdong. As the head of the Jiangdong provincial government, he could not help but be alarmed and worried about the repercussions that might follow.

"What happened while I was away?" He turned and started questioning one of his men who was in charge of safety and security in the province.

The man appeared torn as he reported meekly. "Secretary He, I was going to report this to you this morning but we didn't have time because we were in a hurry to reach Yunzhou. A few days ago, in Yunzhou..."

"Stop right there. I'm not interested in the details. Just tell me if the murderer's been caught," hollered He Lan-Shan.

The fear in the man's eyes intensified. "Our team has arrived in Yunzhou and is aiding the city with its investigation. We will need to speak to the person in charge of the criminal investigation." He Lan-Shan summoned Wu Wei-Tao immediately.

"Get your ass over here right now. What the hell is going on? You've done a fine job as the major of the city, haven't you? Why didn't you protect the safety of Lu's grandson? How are you going to answer for what's happened?" yelled He Lan-Shan furiously at the mayor.

Wu Wei-Tao quaked with fear. He Lan-Shan stopped him before he could explain himself.

"You don't have to say a word to me. Old Master Lu is here. Speak to him instead. You should pray that he'll forgive you for your oversight. I won't if he doesn't!" said He Lan-Shan coldly.