"Is that true?"
Steward Zhao was slightly taken aback, a smile appearing on his lips. If that were the case, it would naturally be for the best.
"Your strength is above both of ours. If you truly wanted to deal with us, it would be a simple matter. Even if this King's Seal came into my hands, it shouldn't be able to threaten you!" Lu Fan shrugged, his expression rather meaningful.
"You're right, kid!" Steward Zhao nodded, directly taking out the Northwest King's Seal and presenting it to Lu Fan, looking quite composed.
Upon receiving the Northwest King's Seal, a surge of spiritual energy erupted from Lu Fan's palm. This spiritual energy continued to expand, appearing exceptionally turbulent.
After a while, the Northwest King's Seal in Lu Fan's hand began to expand, eventually emitting a faint blue light and hovering in his palm.
"The Northwest King's Seal has been blessed by the Lord of the Heavenly Court. Only the true Northwest King can summon the Northwest King's Seal!"
With surprise in his eyes, Steward Zhao said repeatedly, "Your subordinate greets the Northwest King!"
At that very moment, Steward Zhao knelt down, tears streaming down his face. He had managed the Northwest King's Estate for many years without a Northwest King to rule it. Now that the Northwest King had finally arrived, his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Meanwhile, many guards felt panicked and hurriedly knelt. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to truly be the Northwest King. This was quite a blow to them.
However, at this moment, Lu Fan looked towards Steward Zhao, "Where is Ling'er? Where is she now?"
"This..."
Steward Zhao's expression changed, even becoming somewhat embarrassed. Ling'er had brought the Northwest King's Seal that day, but he hadn't believed her at all because she couldn't control the Northwest King's Seal. Therefore, he had captured her, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
After a while, Lu Fan's eyes shifted, and he looked at Steward Zhao again, his gaze appearing unfriendly.
Concurrently, Steward Zhao's expression flickered slightly, and he quickly said, "I'll go fetch her now!"
Steward Zhao left dejectedly, and Lu Fan directly took up residence in the Northwest King's Estate.
After some time, Ling'er appeared before Lu Fan, looking somewhat dishevelled. She had been confined for the past few days and felt extremely stifled.
"Are you alright?" Lu Fan asked, his expression serious.
"I'm fine. I've been worried about you these past few days, fearing something might happen to you!" Ling'er said earnestly, her expression changing slightly.
"Don't worry. Things are different now; it's completely changed!"
Liu Ruyan smiled, "He is already a Martial Emperor level expert, so not many people can harm him. You don't need to worry too much!"
"Martial Emperor?"
Ling'er sensed the aura around Lu Fan and a smile appeared on her lips, "You really are a Martial Emperor! You've finally broken through!"
"Naturally!"
Lu Fan nodded and smiled, a smile appearing on his lips, "From now on, in this Northwest region, I will be your pillar of support!"
"Look at you getting all proud. He could barely get through the door earlier!" Liu Ruyan shook her head and taunted him.
Facing these words, Lu Fan wore an awkward smile. As the Northwest King, he was indeed a bit embarrassed, having been blocked from entering by his own men.
"My Lord, you have just taken office. I have already sent out invitations, and the city lords of the Northwest region will soon come to offer their congratulations!"
Steward Zhao cupped his fists and said, "Old servant will be by your side to serve!"
"You've thought of everything!"
Lu Fan nodded, "But this is good. It will allow me to meet the various city lords and get acquainted. As for the Lord of Dragon City, he will be directly escorted to the King's City!"
"Why is that?" Steward Zhao was taken aback and somewhat surprised.
"The Lord of Dragon City disregards the law and unlawfully used tax spirit stones, so I have already imprisoned him within Dragon City!" Lu Fan stated.
"If that is indeed the case, this matter might be troublesome!" Steward Zhao shook his head, "Dragon City is his territory. He must have long thought of a way to escape after learning that the ancestor has arrived at the King's City. How could he wait for us to capture him!"
"What you say makes a lot of sense!" Lu Fan nodded, "In that case, dispatch experts to apprehend him. We must capture him!"
"My Lord, rest assured, we will not tolerate this matter!"
Steward Zhao nodded solemnly, not daring to delay in the slightest with Lu Fan's command.
Lu Fan didn't say much more, but he was still somewhat worried, as this matter was not trivial. It might not be easy for him to capture the Lord of Dragon City.
After some time, Steward Zhao dispatched experts to Dragon City to apprehend the person.
And within Dragon City, the Lord of Dragon City had already made his plans and left Dragon City with many spirit stones.
Originally, he had hoped that Lu Fan would not quibble with him and would spare his life, but now it seemed unlikely. He had already received news that Lu Fan had dispatched experts to capture him. For him, this was probably a disaster of extinction.
In the following days, Lu Fan handled various affairs within the King's Estate, even improving the livelihoods of the people.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan shook her head and smiled, "I can tell now, you've become addicted to being the Northwest King since arriving in this Northwest region. You're being so serious!"
"There's no choice. Since I am the Northwest King, I naturally know my responsibilities!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "Don't laugh at me. It's a helpless situation!"
"Yes, yes, you're right!" Liu Ruyan nodded, a smile appearing on her lips.
However, at this moment, Steward Zhao walked in, his expression not very pleasant, "Master, it has been investigated and confirmed that the Lord of Dragon City has absconded. Many experts we dispatched are in pursuit of this person!"
"The Lord of Dragon City has committed heinous crimes. We cannot let him escape!" Lu Fan said seriously, looking at Steward Zhao.
Steward Zhao nodded solemnly, not daring to delay in the slightest. He naturally had to do his utmost to obey Lu Fan's orders and dared not defy them in the least.
Concurrently, the city lords of the Northwest cities heard of the Northwest King's ascension and all rushed to the Northwest King's Estate, not daring to delay in the slightest. After all, they knew very well that pleasing the Northwest King was urgent.
Lu Fan, immediately after taking office, had ordered the pursuit of the Lord of Dragon City, which made them very worried. If they offended Lu Fan at this time, it would likely be a disaster.
However, Lu Fan paid no attention to these matters, as if in his eyes, he didn't take them seriously at all.
After a few days, the entire Northwest King's City was decorated with lanterns and colourful banners. The arrival of the Northwest King made them cheer endlessly.
Especially after Lu Fan's arrival, he reformed various policies throughout the Northwest region, instantly earning him considerable goodwill from the people. At least they could feel that this Northwest King was working for their benefit.