After the Situ family head left, Zhao Xue revealed a hint of joy. Lu Fan could even contend with a Martial Emperor-level expert, which caught even him by surprise. This way, they wouldn't have to fear the people of Dragon City.
"That's great, then we won't be threatened anymore!" Ling'er smiled, her eyes appearing somewhat serious.
*Pfft…*
As they were conversing, Lu Fan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning even paler.
Seeing this scene before them, everyone was startled, their eyes filled with panic. Naturally, they hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
"What's wrong? Why did your face suddenly become so pale?" Zhao Xue asked repeatedly, his expression fluctuating slightly. He naturally hadn't expected Lu Fan to end up like this.
He had been fine just a moment ago, but now it was so sudden, leaving him filled with confusion.
"Just now, I forcefully used the Haotian Pagoda to augment my spiritual power, which is why the Situ family head was wary. He doesn't know what's going on. If he found out, we'd all be dead!"
Lu Fan said directly, "Hurry and leave this place. We can't let them discover us, or we'll be in trouble!"
Zhao Xue and Ling'er dared not delay. They quickly helped Lu Fan and fled into the distance. If the Situ family discovered them, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar, a fact they were well aware of.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan's gaze grew even more solemn. To unleash that powerful strike earlier, he was now heavily injured. Any slight carelessness would surely lead to endless trouble.
After fleeing for thousands of miles, Lu Fan's strength gradually gave out, and his complexion became somewhat heavy.
"Let's find a place to rest. We can't go on like this, and we've already traveled thousands of kilometers. They shouldn't be able to find us," Ling'er said.
Zhao Xue also nodded slightly, then led Lu Fan towards land. Ahead, on the land, there was a village that didn't appear very large. They flew straight towards it.
On the other side, the Situ family head suddenly stopped, a cold glint surging in his eyes. "Something's wrong. That brat's aura is off. He hasn't reached the Martial Emperor realm at all. Could it be that he has some treasure that allowed him to withstand that blow!"
"Patriarch, if you say so, then that brat was just putting on an act?" a man from the Situ family spoke, also frowning slightly.
At these words, everyone was slightly surprised, their eyes fluctuating. This matter was no trivial affair, and they were very clear about it. Reaching this point would only lead to endless trouble.
"Go find him. That brat must be heavily injured now!" the Situ family head said coldly. "If we don't find that brat, how can we avenge the great wrong done to our Situ family!"
Following these words, everyone nodded, not daring to delay in the slightest. They quickly returned the way they came, as this was a considerable grievance for the Situ family, and they could not let it go.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan and his companions arrived at a village. There were quite a few villagers, all looking on. Although this was the Celestial Realm, there were also many inhabitants. Most of these people were remnants of the Celestial Realm, more powerful than ordinary people, but they were only ordinary spiritual practitioners.
"Who are you people? This is Qingcao Village, and you are not villagers of Qingcao Village, so you cannot enter freely!"
Several children at the village entrance spoke, their eyes warily watching Lu Fan and the others. After all, in the entire Celestial Realm, there were all sorts of complex forces, so their village naturally banded together.
"We'd like to stay here for a few nights. Can you accommodate us?" Zhao Xue said, taking out a few immortal stones.
"These are immortal stones?"
The leading boy shouted, feeling somewhat shocked. He was the eldest child in the village and knew quite a bit about immortal stones. This item was very common throughout the Heavenly Street. Immortal stones contained powerful spiritual energy, and if one could absorb it, their cultivation could be improved.
"What happened?"
Just then, a middle-aged man walked out, wearing a tiger-skin coat. A powerful aura emanated from him as he scanned Lu Fan and the others, his brows furrowing slightly.
"We wish to stay here for a few nights, and these immortal stones will be our payment!" Zhao Xue said.
Dahu glanced at them and then nodded. "Since you wish to stay in Qingcao Village, follow me! As for the immortal stones, forget it! After all, guests are guests, how can we casually accept your things!"
"That's fine!" Zhao Xue quickly shook his head.
Dahu said no more and led the way. Immortal stones were extremely precious to the entire Qingcao Village, but they wouldn't accept them casually. The people of Qingcao Village had their own principles.
Upon arriving at a few guest rooms, Dahu said, "You can stay here. If you need anything, you can call me!"
"Thank you!" Zhao Xue nodded quickly, a smile appearing on his face. He hadn't expected these people to be so hospitable.
"Dahu, those few are outsiders. Is it proper for you to just let them in?"
At the village entrance, a middle-aged man was eating peanuts, saying meaningfully, looking towards Dahu.
"Iron Head, don't cause trouble!" Dahu said directly. "They're just staying a few nights, and besides, those people are not ordinary. They don't seem like common folk. Don't offend them lightly!"
"Look at what you're saying! Why would I offend them!"
Iron Head waved his hand. "Alright, alright. I'll go ask them if they need anything!"
After saying this, Iron Head headed towards the rooms. Not long after, Iron Head saw Lu Fan lying on the bed in the room, appearing unconscious, while Zhao Xue and Ling'er sat by his side.
"Is there something?" Zhao Xue suddenly asked, his gaze turning towards Iron Head.
"Nothing much, just wanted to ask if you need anything else?" Iron Head said with a smile. "I can be of service!"
"Can you help me hunt some wild game?" Zhao Xue said directly, simultaneously taking out a few immortal stones. "Keep this."
Upon seeing the few immortal stones, Iron Head's face instantly lit up with a smile. "Don't worry, I'll go hunt some right away and I definitely won't disappoint you!"
At these words, Zhao Xue quickly nodded, not saying much more.
After receiving the immortal stones, Iron Head left immediately.
Coming before Dahu, Iron Head said with a smile, his eyes appearing somewhat indifferent, "Dahu, those girls have quite a few immortal stones on them. Aren't you tempted?"
"What do you mean by that?" Dahu frowned. "Are we, Qingcao Village, going to become bandits?"
"Look at what you're saying!" Iron Head gave him a sideways glance. "This is a great opportunity!"