"Dad, how did you get here so quickly?" Lin Ke went out to meet him.
"There was no traffic, and the train wasn't delayed. It's just this time," Lin Aotian said with a smile. "Besides, your plan is feasible, and Dad is very much looking forward to it."
"That's natural. I've been planning for a long time. As long as the Lin family can lend me a hand, Qingyun Group can soar to the top," Lin Ke said with a serious expression.
"Even without the Lin family, it wouldn't matter to Qingyun Group," Lin Aotian said frankly. "I see you want to pull Dad up, or the entire Lin family!"
"We're all family, why be so clear about it," Lin Ke chuckled. "Qingyun Group cooperating with the Lin family is a win-win situation."
Lin Aotian nodded slightly, but he knew very well that Qingyun Group could cooperate smoothly with any company and even make a considerable profit, but the Lin Group might not be so lucky.
The Lin Group had been declining in recent years, and Lin Ke probably wanted to use this opportunity to help the Lin Group.
"By the way, come in!" Lin Ke said softly. "It's quite cold outside!"
Lin Aotian nodded slightly and walked into the courtyard. After observing carefully, he was surprised and said, "Where is Xiao Fan? Why isn't he here?"
"He's gone to do other things!" Lin Ke smiled. "Besides, he has his own path to walk, and it's not for me to interfere too much!"
"Aren't you worried?" Lin Aotian frowned.
"Perhaps I would have been before, but not now!" Lin Ke smiled. "I believe in him, he won't disappoint me, nor will he make me sad. He will be fine!"
Lin Aotian fell silent, only able to sigh in his heart.
Meanwhile, led by Lu Fan, many experts from Qingyun Sect arrived at a peak in the outer battlefield and gazed into the distance. The area ahead was extremely vast, but it contained many mutated beasts, which looked quite terrifying.
On the flat ground not far away, a group of experts clashed, and in an instant, a Grandmaster was killed without even a chance to react.
Witnessing this scene, many Grandmasters of Qingyun Sect were shocked. This was the outer battlefield, far more terrifying than within Dragon Country.
"If you're scared, you can still withdraw now!" Lu Fan looked at them. "I won't blame you or make things difficult for you!"
"As members of Qingyun Sect, we swear to protect you, my lord!"
The people of Qingyun Sect shouted, their expressions serious.
They were willing to follow Lu Fan, never flinching even in the face of mountains of knives and seas of fire.
Lu Fan, on the other hand, observed the terrain ahead, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Not long after, Han Yunhai brought a map. "My lord, it's confirmed that the closest stronghold to us is Starfall Stronghold! It is also one of the weakest strongholds of the Sea Country."
"In that case, we will capture this stronghold today!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "There must be many things inside!"
"Master, we've just arrived at the outer battlefield, and we're already going to attack the Sea Country?" Han Qiushui frowned. "Won't that enrage the Sea Country?"
"That's exactly what we want," Lu Fan revealed a murderous intent. "The battle at Baiyun Peak, the battle with Elder Shangguan, all these things show utter disregard for Dragon Country."
The members of Qingyun Sect also revealed killing intent. The outer battlefield was already filled with the smoke of war and an aura of slaughter.
Led by Lu Fan, they arrived at Starfall Stronghold. As soon as they entered within a hundred-mile radius, they were detected by the stronghold.
When Lu Fan and his group arrived at the stronghold, many experts appeared outside the main hall. The man in the lead looked at Lu Fan and said, "Are you from Dragon Country? You have quite the audacity to dare to trespass into a Sea Country stronghold?"
"Please don't misunderstand!" Lu Fan shrugged. "It's not just trespassing, I want this Starfall Stronghold! It will be the headquarters of my Qingyun Sect from now on!"
"What a boastful statement!" The man in the lead sneered. "Even Dragon Country dares not act rashly. What are you people to dare to put on airs here?"
As soon as the man finished speaking, he was killed by a palm strike from Lu Fan.
Instantly, experts within the stronghold swarmed out and charged towards the many experts of Qingyun Sect. Unfortunately, in the face of Qingyun Sect's powerful might, these people were insignificant and were quickly wiped out.
At the stronghold's headquarters, two Grandmasters stepped out. "Since you are from Dragon Country, you should abide by the rules. The Sea Country has signed an agreement with Dragon Country, and this place belongs to the Sea Country stronghold!"
"What a joke! This stronghold is within Dragon Country's territory!" Lu Fan sneered. "Since when does it concern the Sea Country to speak?"
The two Grandmasters' faces turned ashen. Lu Fan's words were unacceptable to them.
"This is how the Sea Country is. They want to talk about rules when they have overwhelming strength, but they completely disregard rules when facing the weak!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Will you impose self-punishment, or shall I do it myself!"
"What a boastful statement!"
A white-haired old man slowly stepped out, radiating a murderous aura, and looked at Lu Fan. "When did Dragon Country produce a presumptuous person like you, daring to come to Starfall Stronghold to cause trouble!"
"This place needs a change of personnel!" Lu Fan said coldly. "Kneel down and beg for mercy now, and I might consider sparing your life!"
"What a huge joke!" The white-haired old man said coldly. "As the lord of Starfall Stronghold, how can I be afraid of you!"
"Haven't you realized yet?" Lu Fan shrugged. "I have a hundred Grandmasters behind me. What do you have behind you?" Su Dan Novel Network
"A hundred Grandmasters?" The white-haired old man frowned and looked at the many Grandmasters. Only now did he realize how strong the fighting force Lu Fan had brought was.
"Old man, don't struggle in vain!" Han Yunhai said coldly. "This is Lord Lu of Jiangnan, and also Lord Lu of Dragon Country!"
"Lord Lu?" The white-haired old man's face stiffened. "Are you the Lord Lu who ambushed Elder Shangguan that day?"
"That's a very correct answer!" Han Qiushui sneered.