After all, in his view, the current situation was basically under his control. However, it was precisely because of this special change that the overall situation became complicated and the current situation was even more unpredictable.

Lu Fan also knew very well that those people were still here because of something inextricably linked to Old Huang.

He was well aware of Elder Huang's strength and knew that he could easily have kept them out, but he didn't, clearly intending to teach him a lesson.

However, now that things have progressed this far, he absolutely cannot back down. No matter what happens next, he will have to bear it all alone.

That afternoon, Lu Fan went to Huang Lao's residence again, carrying a large pile of things, but he didn't see Huang Lao at all.

There was only an old man at the door, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan. When he saw Lu Fan coming over, a smile appeared on his lips.

“Young man, the people here are not people you can meet right now, and you should also think about your current situation.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan immediately sensed something was amiss. After a moment's thought, he looked at what was in front of him.

He could tell that this person definitely had some connection with Elder Huang. He had also sensed from what he had just noticed that this person must have something unique about him, and there was a different feeling in his words.

"What do you mean by saying I can't see him? Given our current relationship, and besides, how do you know I came here just to see him?"

Lu Fan was somewhat puzzled. He had never seen this person speak so suddenly before, and he could tell that this person must know something secret.

He wasn't entirely clear about the overall situation, and he could sense that many people had their own opinions about him.

This naturally elevated it to a level that he could not currently aspire to.

Seeing that the old man in front of him only smiled slightly, Lu Fan immediately took out his money and put the gifts aside.

He also wanted to know if the person in front of him knew anything special.

"May I ask your name, sir? I'm here only for personal matters. Besides, he and I have collaborated quite a bit. Why did you suddenly say something like that?"

The old man smiled slightly, looked at Lu Fan, and then waved his hand, his eyes revealing a sense of otherworldly elegance.

Lu Fan could even sense that this guy didn't exist in the human world at all.

The other person walked a few steps into the distance, then turned back to look at Lu Fan.

"Young man, now that you've offended someone, it won't be so easy to win them back."

Furthermore, certain rules and regulations make the whole matter more complicated than you might imagine.

Not many things will go as you wish in the future, and that's fine; for example, even before, these things weren't entirely within your control.

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan immediately recalled what had happened yesterday. Could the person Li Tian pointed out really be someone sent by Elder Huang?

If that's really the case, then thinking about it further, what he just said is indeed related to him, and he doesn't have any special solutions right now.

Offending Elder Huang and letting that person in is probably just the appetizer. He doesn't know what Elder Huang will do to him next.

However, judging from what was happening before him, he sensed that things were probably not going to be that simple anymore.

Especially since those people haven't been completely eliminated yet, if there are other troubles to come, things will only get worse.

If that time really comes, he probably won't be able to maintain his composure now.

"He and I have a business relationship. Regardless of whether this matter is right or wrong, I want to come and find out what's going on."

Whether he wants to see me or not, I'm willing to wait for him to come back; at worst, I'll just keep dragging this out.

Now Lu Fan has realized the relationship between himself and the other party, and he can also feel that Old Huang has been using him all along.

Or rather, let him maximize his own value and do everything to the best of his ability in the direction he wants.

While it was a form of training for him, this high-intensity work wasn't exactly a good thing for him.

On the contrary, he also felt somewhat tired, and continuing like this would only add to his troubles.

Please give me flowers...

If Huang Lao no longer cares about you, then what he has accumulated can be put to good use again.

He kept many things hidden in the shadows, without revealing them directly, which could be considered as him leaving himself a backup plan.

"Looking at a person through a crack in the door doesn't mean you're looking down on them. Whether you're looking from the inside out or from the outside in, aren't they the same?"

After Lu Fan finished speaking, he continued to observe the old man in front of him. He could tell that this man should have some connection with Elder Huang. The reason he was received was probably to help him see the whole thing in a more relaxed way.

Although this feeling was unpleasant, Lu Fan understood the current situation. He had to build a good relationship with the other party, but at the same time, he also had to maintain his own power.

He can't just give everything to the other party; that's not his style!

"Oh, what do you mean by that? Could it be that you've already gained enough power? If that's the case, I'm afraid our little temple can't accommodate such a big shot as you!"

The old man's voice was strong and resonant as he spoke these words. Perhaps he could also sense that each and every matter was extremely important. He also understood that Lu Fan, who was currently in the picture, had to handle each matter with utmost care.

The brief confrontation just now revealed that Lu Fan's insight into worldly affairs was far superior to that of the people he had encountered before.

He admired Lu Fan's ability from the bottom of his heart, but in his opinion, it wasn't a good thing right now.

"Why do young people sometimes have to be so rigid in their ways? Just lean to the side a little, then soften your approach, and you'll be able to get through."

"If you insist on forcing your way in, wouldn't that just be asking for trouble and making yourself uncomfortable? Whether or not to open that door is entirely your choice."

Lu Fan smiled slightly. Faced with the threat of responsibility, he could tell that they clearly didn't want him to go in.

He also realized that the words were meant to make him back down, even though he had come here to have a proper discussion.

If there's something to discuss, then it's not worth lowering yourself to such a humble level.

If that's the case, then there's no need to continue the cooperation, no need to continue with that one-year contract.