"Father!" The moment Wu Ban saw his father fall, his eyes widened in rage, staring intently at Lu Ming as if he wanted to devour him.
Lu Ming turned and saw him, giving him a thumbs-up before abruptly turning it back in a defiant gesture.
Then he made a throat-slitting motion, pointing at Wu Kuang's headless corpse, as if implying that Wu Ban would also be beheaded!
"Ah! You beast! Pay with your life! Pay for my father's life!" Wu Ban roared, grabbing his sword and charging forward, unstoppable by those around him.
In the heat of youth, he couldn't tolerate such provocation.
This behavior was utterly beastly; even he would die!
Killing someone's father and then provoking them—this was outrageous, utterly outrageous! How could he be so cruel!
The moment Lu Ming saw the glint in Wu Ban's eyes, he knew he had to eliminate this man.
A person who holds a grudge will stop at nothing to deal with him.
Therefore, he must be careful. He must eliminate the threat completely, leaving no chance for the other party.
He stepped forward, his spear thrusting out. A flash of cold light appeared first, then the shaft spun, increasing the spear's destructive power.
Finally, it pierced straight into Wu Ban's throat, the spear tip piercing through his spine.
He slammed the spear shaft down, the shockwave tearing Wu Ban's head apart!
*Thud!* His entire head turned into a bloody mist, a gruesome sight, a one-hit kill, giving him no chance to resist!
"Ah! Murder!"
"Ah! Too, too terrifying!"
This cruelty made even the Spirit Emperor's heart pound. He hadn't expected the previously respectful Lu Ming to have such violent tendencies; it was truly terrifying!
After completing his task, Lu Ming bowed deeply to Emperor Ling, saying, "Thanks to Your Majesty's grace, I have fulfilled my mission and slew the villain Wu Kuang."
"Good, good, very good. You did well, Lu Ming. Go back; you will receive what you deserve. Prepare the carriage and return to the palace." Emperor Ling suddenly remembered that he was the emperor!
No matter how strong or capable Lu Ming was, he was still just a subject. Could he possibly overturn the heavens?
Lu Ming maintained this posture until Emperor Ling had been gone for a long time before he rose.
His expression remained impeccably respectful.
Today he had won, which meant he was right.
Wu Kuang died because he was too weak!
The law of the jungle—this was clearly and vividly demonstrated!
Some people cursed, while others laughed loudly.
Grand Commandant Zhang Wen led an army, escorting boxes. Ten minor officials began checking account books, clearly starting to fulfill their promises. Those who had bet on Lu Ming could now exchange their money!
Attendant Fu Wan approached, smiling and bowing to Lu Ming, "My lord, it's an honor to meet you. I am Fu Wan. I'm here to accompany you on the investigation of Wu Kuang's property. Please!"
Fu Wan!
Upon hearing this name, Lu Ming couldn't help but glance at the man a few more times. This old man, nearly fifty, was Fu Shou's father!
Fu Wan wasn't particularly famous. What made Lu Ming remember him was that Fu Wan's daughter was named Fu Shou, the first empress of Emperor Xian of Han!
Having an empress as a daughter naturally attracted a lot of attention.
However, at this time, Fu Wan wasn't famous; he was considered a member of the imperial family. His wife was Liu Hua, the daughter of Emperor Heng, making him the imperial son-in-law.
"Of course, of course, Lord Fu, please!" Lu Ming immediately put on a smiling expression. Since the other party had a daughter destined to be empress, then he wouldn't be so lenient!
Originally, he had planned to stay in Luoyang for a while to develop his strength, but now it seemed he should focus his attention on these married women and young girls. Only with women could he experience the so-called ultimate pleasure!
In ancient times, confiscating property was a kind of pleasure. Lu Ming took his personal guards with him.
On the way, Fu Wan deliberately tried to get close to Lu Ming, and Lu Ming readily agreed, saying whatever came to mind.
Today's battle had opened up the situation. He was no longer an unknown nobody, but had officially stepped onto the stage of history, possessing the qualifications to compete and vie for power.
"I've heard that Brother Anmin is proficient in medicine. Is that true?" After making small talk to establish a connection, Fu Wan, seeing that the atmosphere was just right, finally asked the question he most wanted to ask.
"I know a little, but I wouldn't dare say I'm an expert. Does Lord Fu have a hidden ailment that needs treatment?" Lu Ming stroked his chin. "I don't usually treat people easily, unless someone can persuade me. My lord, we've arrived at Wu Kuang's residence."
Fu Wan wanted to say something more, but Lu Ming changed the subject. He thought, "Is this fellow trying to extort money?"
Treating patients is a normal thing, but a highly skilled physician wouldn't treat people easily.
He had at least heard of a physician in Jingnan named Zhang Zhongjing, who was also a county magistrate. He rarely treated people, but his medical skills were exceptional.
Now that he needed a favor, he could only try to please him.
"Alright, Brother Anmin, please wait a moment. After I finish my business here, please come to my residence for a gathering. We hit it off immediately and are eager to have a long talk." Fu Wan extended the invitation, then led his soldiers to search the house.
The Wu residence erupted into chaos, filled with cries of distress and pleas for mercy.
To please Lu Ming, Fu Wan had ordered the soldiers conducting the search to thoroughly inventory Wu Kuang's entire estate.
Money, antiques, decorations, vases—all were left untouched, as they were intended for Lu Ming.
Lu Ming, on the contrary, was delighted. Wu Kuang's residence was in a prime location, and its gate was a massive five zhang wide, exuding grandeur.
Furthermore, the interior revealed a vast courtyard, many times larger than Wang Lang's mansion.
The better the environment, the better one's mood while living there.
Obtaining such a residence was quite a good thing.
And Emperor Ling and his allies certainly profited handsomely, obtaining a considerable sum from their ministers alone.
Unfortunately, this kind of scheme couldn't be repeated, as everyone knew Lu Ming's formidable fighting prowess and martial arts skills, and thus wouldn't fall for it again.
They thought confiscating Wu Kuang's property would be a difficult task, but before long, Fu Wan arrived with a steward. The steward had a rough idea of how many properties Wu Kuang owned.