After dinner, Lu Ming handed the children over to the Dragon King, asking him to return them to their parents one by one, ensuring their safety.
If any of the parents had sold their houses and cars to search for their children and were now in dire straits, they could be given some subsidies.
Chen Xian could be sent back to Modu first, as her father was still waiting there, likely growing increasingly anxious.
With everything arranged, Lu Ming had to meet another person – Shen Ziyin.
In a KTV, an SVIP room.
Lu Ming met with Shen Ziyin. Shen Ziyin's gaze towards Lu Ming was filled with even greater admiration. He had previously only known Lu Ming to be skilled in combat, but now he realized the formidable power behind Lu Ming.
Being able to take down the Orange Red Tower instantly was not something anyone could achieve.
Lu Ming produced the final antidote and placed it on the table.
"Take this last pill, and the poison in your body will be completely gone. From now on, you and I will have no further connection."
Shen Ziyin swallowed the last antidote without hesitation, instantly feeling refreshed and incredibly comfortable.
The poison was gone, and his life was no longer in danger.
Lu Ming made small talk, "Now that Fan Xiaoyun is dead, no one is going to support you anymore. What are your plans for the future?"
Shen Ziyin smiled, "I've been prepared for this for a long time. Fan Xiaoyun gave me quite a bit of money over the years, and I didn't squander it. I saved it all up. I also knew that Fan Xiaoyun couldn't support me forever, and would eventually discard me. So, I prepared early. When she discarded me, I would open a breakfast shop and fulfill my dream."
He truly couldn't tell.
This kept-man, who was pampered all day, actually dreamed of opening a breakfast shop.
It was quite poetic.
Lu Ming nodded, "When your shop opens, let me know. I'll come to support you."
"Haha, I definitely will, definitely!"
After their chat, Lu Ming got up to leave. Shen Ziyin immediately called out to him, "Um, Mr. Lu, please wait a moment."
"Is there something else?" Lu Ming asked.
Shen Ziyin swallowed and said, "Are you mentally prepared?"
Huh?
What did that mean?
Lu Ming asked in confusion, "What do I need to be mentally prepared for?"
Shen Ziyin said, "You've eliminated Fan Xiang and Fan Xiaoyun consecutively, which means you've cut off the roots of the Fan family! Do you think the head of the Fan family will let you off? In my opinion, Fan Wentao should be on his way back right now. When Fan Wentao returns, it will surely stir up a bloody storm."
Lu Ming chuckled. Fan Wentao? Was he that formidable?
Shen Ziyin said, "He is! Extremely formidable! Fan Wentao is not on the same level as Fan Xiang and Fan Xiaoyun at all. If we were to use game levels, with level 100 being the maximum, Fan Xiang would probably only be level 15, Fan Xiaoyun level 40, and Fan Wentao should be level 90! This is only because he's older. If he were 20 years younger, he would absolutely be level 100!"
Lu Ming smiled. This guy really played too many games.
However, it did indicate the strength of Fan Wentao from another angle.
Shen Ziyin continued, "Mr. Lu, don't be fooled by the current tripartite balance of power in Wudu between the Su, Fan, and Wu families. In fact, ten years ago, the Fan family alone dominated! It's just that in recent years, as Fan Wentao grew older, many of his subordinates retired, and he shifted his focus to the capital. Wudu was entirely managed by Fan Xiaoyun and Fan Xiang, which led to the current landscape. If Fan Wentao makes a strong return and mobilizes his capable subordinates, to be honest, the Su and Wu families combined wouldn't be enough for him to fight!"
This point was unexpected for Lu Ming.
From Shen Ziyin's words, it was clear that Fan Wentao was indeed a ruthless individual, possessing a group of capable subordinates.
Now that Fan Xiang and Fan Xiaoyun were dead, Fan Wentao would certainly not let it go. He would definitely return and wreak havoc. It seemed the score with the Fan family was far from settled.
Lu Ming nodded.
He looked at Shen Ziyin, thought for a moment, and said, "Considering you've provided me with so much important information, I'll give you a life-saving charm. It will keep you alive at a critical moment."
A life-saving charm?
Shen Ziyin was stunned for a few seconds, not understanding.
Lu Ming explained, "The Fan family knows that Fan Xiang was dealt with by me. But that Fan Xiaoyun was dealt with by me, apart from you, no one else in the Fan family knows."
Indeed, the Fan family members were all under control at the time, and Lu Ming left with the children through the emergency exit.
No one from the Fan family saw it.
Besides Shen Ziyin, and Ren Jiang who was now under protection, no one else knew the true cause of Fan Xiaoyun's death.
Lu Ming continued, "When Fan Wentao returns, he will undoubtedly be furious and eager to find the true killer of Fan Xiaoyun. But he won't be able to find out immediately. He might vent his anger on you and the other kept men of Fan Xiaoyun! At that time, I permit you to betray me and turn me in to save yourself."
Betray Lu Ming to save himself.
This was Lu Ming's life-saving charm for Shen Ziyin!
Shen Ziyin was greatly startled, and immediately knelt before Lu Ming, kowtowing repeatedly. "Mr. Lu, I will absolutely not speak carelessly. Even if I die, I will not betray you. Please don't kill me."
Uh...
Did he misunderstand something?
Lu Ming awkwardly helped him up, smiling, "Don't get excited, I'm not speaking in riddles."
"Ah?" Shen Ziyin still found it hard to believe.
Lu Ming said with great sincerity, "You, a kept man, would have no ability to defend yourself if Fan Wentao captures you. But I'm different. I'm not afraid of him. So, I allow you to betray me and draw the fire towards me. Of course, if Fan Wentao doesn't make trouble for you, you don't need to deliberately betray me."
Only then did Shen Ziyin understand Lu Ming's good intentions.
He nodded, "Mr. Lu, please rest assured, I will not take this step unless it's absolutely necessary."
"Mm."
Lu Ming patted Shen Ziyin's shoulder, "Then I wish your breakfast shop prosperity and a constant stream of customers. Keep it up."
With that, Lu Ming turned and left.
The moment he turned, Lu Ming's eyes became extremely resolute.
He knew a storm was brewing.
According to Lu Ming's calculations, there was a 99.99% probability that Fan Wentao would vent his anger on Shen Ziyin and the others, and Shen Ziyin would inevitably betray him to save his life.
At that time, Lu Ming and Fan Wentao, the Su family and the Fan family, would inevitably face a battle to the death!
Before the major battle, Lu Ming had one thing to do: investigate the opponent.
He needed to thoroughly investigate who Fan Wentao was and what his strength was.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can win a hundred battles.
Lu Ming had a premonition.
Fan Wentao would be the strongest opponent Lu Ming had encountered in Wudu, far stronger than the Wudu Sleeping Dragon, Fan Xiang, Fan Xiaoyun, Su Jianxiong, Su Fei'ang, Su Ru, Shen Dianlan, and others!