684: Chapter 644: Suicidal Lin Tianhai_1 684: Chapter 644: Suicidal Lin Tianhai_1 In the Council Hall of the Zhan Family Manor, Zhan Guliu hurried back as soon as he arrived.
Following closely behind him, the Lin Family Patriarch, Lin Tianhai, entered the Council Hall.
“Lin Family Head, if you have business with me, speak plainly.”
Zhan Guliu sat in the chair of honor, his expression calm and solemn as he looked at Lin Tianhai.
Lin Tianhai stood in the center of the hall, and in the face of Zhan Guliu, his presence seemed much diminished.
“I’ve heard that a young man named Lu Chuan is staying at your residence.
Is this true or false?”
Upon hearing this, Zhan Guliu smiled faintly and nodded slightly, “That’s right, he is indeed staying at our residence.”
“However, how did you come to know of this?”
“A few days ago, I went with your family’s Zhan Tianyu to Flower City for the Martial Artist Selection.
During that time, he brought Lu Chuan to Dubhe City; hence, I suspected that Lu Chuan might be residing here.”
“Now, the Lu family has posted a bounty notice.
It’s been a whole day, and there’s still no news of this man.
He surely couldn’t be staying at an inn outside, so I guessed that he must be at your residence.”
Zhan Guliu chuckled, “Your guess is quite accurate indeed.
Now tell me, what exactly do you want to do with him?”
Lin Tianhai’s expression turned grave as he clasped his fists, “This man has killed one of my disciples.
I have a grudge against him, and now he has also offended the Lu family.
So, we should hand him over directly.
By doing this to protect ourselves, not only will we avoid punishment from the Lu family, but we will also receive a reward.”
“Such a great opportunity, we must seize it!”
Zhan Guliu let out a cold laugh.
How could he hand over Lu Chuan?
That was something he could never bring himself to do!
Lu Chuan had just saved his life, and now he was expected to betray his savior?
Was that an act befitting a human?
He, Zhan Guliu, was old in age—if he were to tarnish his reputation at this stage of his life, then he might as well have lived for nothing!
Therefore, it was impossible for him to hand over Lu Chuan.
But, now that Lin Tianhai knew Lu Chuan was staying at his Zhan Residence…
If he let him leave this place, wouldn’t Lu Chuan’s whereabouts be exposed completely?
Realizing this, Zhan Guliu knew clearly that he couldn’t let Lin Tianhai leave unharmed.
“Lin Tianhai, Lin Family Patriarch, you should know that a few years ago I was paralyzed in bed, severely ill, almost to the point of death.”
“We, the Zhan family, sought countless healers, but none could completely cure the disease afflicting me!”
“Guess how I managed to stand once again?”
Lin Tianhai frowned deeply, scrutinizing Zhan Guliu carefully, “Indeed, it’s been a few days since I’ve seen you, and you’ve recovered so well.”
“It seems that your Zhan family really did find a Divine Doctor—someone able to heal even such severe physical damage.
This Divine Doctor must truly be extraordinary,” he remarked.
His words made Zhan Guliu rather uncomfortable.
Zhan Guliu replied with a cold face, “The person who completely healed me is that Young Master Lu himself!”
“Are you saying it’s Lu Chuan?
He’s the one who fully cured you?”
Lin Tianhai’s eyes widened as he stared at Zhan Guliu, finding it somewhat incredible.
He had met Lu Chuan once, and no matter how he looked at him, that man did not seem like a healer at all.
“That’s right, I was paralyzed in bed yesterday, nearly losing my life.
It was Lu Chuan who treated and restored me, allowing me to move freely now, and even feeling stronger than when I was younger.”
“So, you should understand what I mean by now, right?
Young Master Lu Chuan, he is my life-saving benefactor!”
Lin Tianhai was instantly frightened and took two steps back.
“Zhan Family Head, are you saying…you’re determined to protect this man?”
“He is the sworn enemy of the Lu family.
If you’re resolute in protecting him, isn’t that putting the Zhan family in jeopardy!”
“Your decision is very imprudent!”
Lin Tianhai exclaimed in shock; he simply could not understand how Zhan Guliu could make such a bold decision in his later years.
Wasn’t this move to vehemently protect Lu Chuan akin to putting the entire Zhan family on a roasting spit?
When Zhan Guliu heard Lin Tianhai’s words, he just burst into hearty laughter.
“Hahahaha, in my lifetime, I, Zhan Guliu, have never let others dictate my actions.
Who do you think you are to talk to me !”
Zhan Guliu scolded angrily, causing Lin Tianhai to shiver in fright.
“There are matters at home that I must attend to, so I will take my leave now!”
After saying that, he turned to leave the Council Hall.
Immediately, the Zhan family guards at the door stopped him at the threshold.
Seeing this, Lin Tianhai whirled around to face Zhan Guliu and asked, “What is the meaning of this?”
“Since you’ve come, you should not leave.”
“Your mouth is likely to cause trouble if you go back, so you will stay here and behave yourself.”
Lin Tianhai immediately became flustered and said angrily, “Family Head Zhan, are you imprisoning me?
Since when has the Zhan family become so domineering?”
As for how to deal with you, I shall let Lu Chuan decide.”
You’re letting him decide my fate?
He holds a grudge against me; he will definitely seek his revenge!
Family Head Zhan, you must release me.
Do you really want to make an enemy of our Lin family?
If I cannot return, everyone in the Lin family will know that it was your Zhan family that did me harm!”
However, Zhan Tianyu turned and walked out of the Council Hall, heading towards the residence of Lu Chuan.
Seeing that Zhan Guliu remained unmoved, Lin Tianhai felt a sense of despair and nearly collapsed on the ground.
At that moment, Zhan Tianyu hurried to the guest room and found Lu Chuan.
“Lu Chuan, that Lin Tianhai came to see my father because of you.”
“That scoundrel knows you’re staying here; he tried to convince my father to hand you over.”
Lu Chuan looked at the hurried Zhan Tianyu, “What did your father say?”
“Of course, he wouldn’t betray you.”
“He also asked me to inquire how you would like to deal with Lin Tianhai.”
Lu Chuan said offhandedly, “Of course, kill him.”
“If this person disappears in the Zhan Residence, I’m afraid the Lin family will undoubtedly come asking for an explanation, which could prove troublesome indeed.”
Lu Chuan smiled faintly, “If the Lin family dares to make a fuss, then we’ll just exterminate them as well.”
Upon hearing this, Zhan Tianyu shuddered.
Lu Chuan’s statement was laden with such oppressive force, casually speaking of annihilating a family—this surely wasn’t something an ordinary person could do.
Dubhe City was truly turned upside down by Lu Chuan alone!
“I understand, Lin Tianhai is as good as dead.
He won’t leave this place alive.”
After saying this, Zhan Tianyu left the room.
Gu Xiaorou turned to Lu Chuan and asked, “Now that the Lu Manor has been destroyed, should we continue to stay here?”
Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “We need to stay here for a while longer; I still have unfinished business.”
“I plan to visit the Sky Martial Sect.
From them, I may be able to uncover some secrets about the Divine Tree branch.”
“The Divine Tree branch has greatly aided me, but I know so little about it.
It is necessary to delve deeper.”