"By the way, who was that woman just now? She didn't look like she was from Jiulong Town?" Liu Ruyan asked the innkeeper curiously.
"She used to be from Jiulong Town, but later became a bandit on the mountain," the innkeeper said with a wry smile. "However, she doesn't do anything bad, and only opposes officials. She's not infamous in this area. If it weren't for this young brother stepping in just now, she probably would have helped too!"
"There's such a person!" Lu Fan smiled slightly. "That's quite impressive. Although she's a bit young and a woman, she's not ordinary."
"That's true. She's always stood up for the wronged and has clashed with Qian Dafu several times. She can be considered a heroine among women. It's just that Qian Dafu has backing from above, so he can't touch her. Otherwise, she would have died countless times. But then again, little brother, you've crippled her spiritual power, and she won't let this go. Be careful and don't get caught by them!"
"Thank you for your concern, innkeeper. I know what I'm doing!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, a smile on his face, not taking it too seriously.
As the King of the Northwest, if he couldn't even handle such a matter, how could he manage the Northwest? Especially regarding today's events, he was extremely displeased.
Liu Xiaohua entered the tavern and looked towards Lu Fan. "Qian Dafu has left Jiulong Town and is likely going to Longcheng. You'd best leave the Longcheng region as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble!"
"Thank you for your concern. I was just planning to go to Longcheng!" Lu Fan shrugged. "I'll take this opportunity to see how the Lord of Longcheng handles things, to have turned the entire Longcheng into this state!"
"This..."
The innkeeper was stunned, a little surprised. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak like this, which caught them off guard.
Liu Xiaohua was also left speechless. Lu Fan's calmness caught him off guard.
"Do you know the seriousness of this matter?" Liu Xiaohua said directly. "If Longcheng dispatches experts, it won't be someone you can handle. What will you do then?"
"I have my plans. Even if there are experts in Longcheng, I won't be afraid," Lu Fan said indifferently, not taking it seriously at all.
With these words, Liu Xiaohua was instantly helpless. Even he didn't know where Lu Fan's confidence came from, daring to be so direct.
"Since it's come to this, there's no need to say more!" Liu Ruyan said. "Since he has said so, he must have a way to resolve it. Everyone doesn't need to worry too much!"
Liu Xiaohua nodded, not knowing what else to say. He had come here mainly to inform Lu Fan, and now that Lu Fan was aware, there was no need for him to stay.
After leaving the tavern, Ling'er looked at Lu Fan. "Are you really going to Longcheng?"
"Jiulong Town is under the jurisdiction of Longcheng. The Lord of Longcheng cannot escape responsibility for what happened here!" Lu Fan said coldly. "I want to see what kind of demons and monsters are hidden within Longcheng to do such a thing."
"Not even officially in office, and already has the demeanor of the King of the Northwest!" Liu Ruyan chuckled. "You truly didn't disappoint me!"
Lu Fan stood there, a faint smile on his face, but he didn't say anything more. He was indeed unhappy about what had happened.
Watching Lu Fan's retreating back, Liu Xiaohua felt a sense of worry and muttered to himself. The reason he became a bandit was his dissatisfaction with Longcheng's rules, but unfortunately, with his strength, he couldn't change Longcheng.
This time, Lu Fan not only taught Qian Dafu a lesson but also planned to personally go to Longcheng. While worried, he was also looking forward to it. If he could change these rules, it would undoubtedly bring about a world of change for the entire Longcheng.
Meanwhile, within Longcheng, Qian Dafu had already arrived, looking rather disheveled and exhausted. Ever since his spiritual power was crippled, he was like an ordinary person, unable to do anything.
He arrived at the City Lord's Mansion and found Steward Wu, then quickly complained, "Steward Wu, you must seek justice for me! My cultivation was crippled while executing the City Lord's orders. I must not let that person get away with this!"
"What happened?" Steward Wu frowned. Qian Dafu, usually spirited, looked so wretched today that he couldn't help but feel a bit of sympathy.
"Someone acted recklessly in Jiulong Town and crippled my cultivation!" Qian Dafu said repeatedly. "This person is dissatisfied with the City Lord's rule and did this. Please, Steward Wu, investigate!"
"How audacious! To dare to run amok here!"
A cold glint appeared in his eyes. Steward Wu said coldly, with great displeasure. People from Longcheng were not to be offended by anyone, let alone have their cultivation crippled.
"Jiulong, accompany him and bring that brat to me!" Steward Wu said coldly. "I want to see what kind of person dares to cause trouble in Longcheng!"
"Steward Wu, this matter might require you to personally intervene. Others may not be able to handle him!" Qian Dafu said seriously. "This person is very unusual. Ordinary people might not be his match."
"What do you mean by that? Are you looking down on me?" Jiulong walked over, his body adorned with nine tattoos. He looked nonchalant, a toothpick in his mouth.
"Of course not, of course not!" Qian Dafu quickly shook his head. "It's just for safety. I hope you won't misunderstand!"
"Alright, you don't need to say more. This matter will be handled by Jiulong!" Steward Wu waved his hand, not paying too much attention.
With these words, Qian Dafu could only nod helplessly, not daring to say anything more.
At the same time, Lu Fan and his party had arrived near Longcheng. However, before even entering the city, Lu Fan could clearly feel a powerful spiritual energy emanating from within Longcheng, and it was no small matter.
"What powerful spiritual energy fluctuations! Could it be that Longcheng is filled with spiritual stones?" Liu Ruyan exclaimed in surprise. "No wonder the entire Longcheng collects spirit stones as taxes. So they are all stored here!"
Lu Fan also frowned, his gaze sharpening. If that were the case, he wouldn't let the Lord of Longcheng off lightly.
As they advanced, a procession appeared directly in front of them. Qian Dafu was among them.
"It's indeed a narrow path for enemies!" Qian Dafu sneered upon seeing Lu Fan, a cold glint in his eyes. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to dare to come to Longcheng, as if he were seeking his own demise.