Long Yi glanced at Lu Fan, her expression involuntarily showing embarrassment. She had no idea how to perform the spiritual communication method Lu Fan mentioned.
Ye Shisan also looked bewildered. As the young master of the Ye clan, he had never heard of any spiritual communication method before. It was quite comical.
“Do as I say, don’t ask any more questions!”
Lu Fan whispered to Long Yi, simultaneously telling her to sit cross-legged and placing the Dragon Roar Sword before her.
Seeing Lu Fan and the others acting mysteriously, Crab’s brow furrowed even deeper.
Big Fish, however, looked solemn. “I want to see who is trying to frame me. As fellow villagers of North Sea Village, to do such a despicable thing.”
The Old Village Chief knew Lu Fan’s intention and then looked at the villagers of North Sea Village. “If any of you are responsible, it is best to step forward now, and perhaps I can show leniency. If you are found out, I will show no mercy and will surely expel you from North Sea Village.”
Seeing that no one stepped forward, the Old Village Chief was furious and said no more.
At this moment, the Dragon Roar Sword hovered before Long Yi, appearing quite profound.
Crab’s face turned ashen. He stepped forward from the crowd and knelt before the Old Village Chief. “Old Village Chief, it was my moment of delusion that led me to do this. I am worse than a beast!”
“Crab, how could it be you?”
The Old Village Chief was incredulous. Big Fish stood beside him, equally stunned.
The villagers of North Sea Village also looked at the scene before them in surprise. They were very clear about Crab’s character. Moreover, when searching for the Dragon Roar Sword, Crab had deliberately hidden in Big Fish’s room and done all these things, all to cover his tracks.
“Why? Why would you do this?”
The Old Village Chief’s face turned ashen. “You were the one I had the most hope for, why would you do such a thing!”
“Within North Sea Village, Big Fish and I are the most prominent. I was momentarily confused and wanted to have the Old Village Chief expel Big Fish from North Sea Village. This way, I could become the village chief of North Sea Village in the future!”
Crab continuously slapped his own face, his expression growing more solemn. He didn't want to do this, but for some reason, driven by his inner demons, he still did such a thing.
“To become the village chief, you would disregard years of our friendship?”
Big Fish’s face turned ashen. He never expected things to turn out this way, nor did he expect Crab to do such a thing.
“Old Village Chief, since he has come forward voluntarily, it shows he knows his mistake!” Lu Fan spoke up. “Why not give him a chance to redeem himself!”
“Since Young Lu has said so, I cannot be too harsh.”
The Old Village Chief nodded slightly and looked at Crab. “Having done such a thing, you have shamed the ancestors of North Sea Village. From today onwards, you shall enter the dry well and reflect for ten years. After ten years, you may return to North Sea Village!”
“Thank you, Village Chief!”
Crab nodded quickly, not daring to disobey in the slightest. He had immense respect for the Old Village Chief.
After Crab left, Lu Fan looked at Long Yi. “The person has been found, that’s enough.”
Long Yi gave an awkward smile and quickly got up to pick up the Dragon Roar Sword.
“This is…” Big Fish looked confused.
“The Dragon Roar Sword is sentient, but it was all a psychological ploy!”
The Old Village Chief explained. “However, you should thank them. If it weren’t for them, you might have been expelled from North Sea Village.”
Big Fish smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.
“May the green mountains never change, and the waters flow forever. Farewell, everyone!”
Lu Fan and his companions cupped their fists, revealing smiles.
“May the green mountains never change, and the waters flow forever!”
The villagers of North Sea Village also nodded in agreement. Lu Fan and his group’s actions were considered a fine tale within North Sea Village.
After leaving North Sea Village, Lu Fan and his group headed towards the area outside North Sea Peak. They had many other things to do and naturally wouldn’t linger.
“I really owe you today. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have solved it.” Long Yi smiled. “But how did you know that Crab was the one who did it?”
“Actually, I didn’t know. I had you pretend like that on purpose.”
Lu Fan said with a wry smile. “Only then could the culprit reveal himself. But these are all internal affairs of North Sea Village. It’s enough that we got the Dragon Roar Sword.”
Long Yi nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on her face. With the Dragon Roar Sword in hand, her actual combat power had improved. In the future, when encountering a Battle Emperor expert, she would not only be fearless but could even counter-kill them.
Thinking of this, Long Yi felt full of confidence.
“After returning to Dragon Capital this time, I plan to visit Canglong Academy!”
Lu Fan’s expression was cold. “When the Dragon Dynasty was promoted last time, Canglong Academy came to cause trouble and nearly succeeded. We must make them pay the price.”
“Go to Canglong Academy?”
Long Yi was slightly surprised. “That is no ordinary place! The Dean’s strength is terrifying. I’m afraid…”
“Have you forgotten? On North Sea Peak, even Hei Yu of the Ghost Hall was heavily injured by us!”
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “The Dean of Canglong Academy’s strength should not be much higher than Battle Emperor seventh stage. It should not be difficult to deal with him.”
“That’s right!”
Ye Shisan chimed in. “The Dean of Canglong Academy’s strength is only slightly higher than mine. Dealing with him is not a difficult task!”
“In that case, after returning to Dragon Capital, we will rest for a while, and then head to Canglong Academy.”
Lu Fan’s expression remained cold. Canglong Academy was directly related to the destruction of the Lu family, and Lu Fan would not let them off easily.
Just as they were talking, a figure approached from not far away, and in an instant, they were in front of Lu Fan and his group.
“It’s the Grand Elder!”
Lu Fan stepped forward and said, “Why have you come here? Weren’t you in Dragon Capital?”
“Yesterday, I saw the light flashing above North Sea Peak and feared that the Country Lord might be in danger, so I rushed here today!”
The Grand Elder said solemnly. “Now that I see the Country Lord is safe, I can rest assured!”
“The Grand Elder is so considerate!”
Lu Fan smiled. “The divine sword has been obtained, and there are many matters to attend to in the Dragon Dynasty. Grand Elder, please take care of them.”
“Country Lord, please rest assured. I will do my utmost, spare no effort!” the Grand Elder replied earnestly.
Lu Fan did not say any more. The group headed towards Dragon Capital.
When they arrived at Dragon Capital, they saw that the city was decorated with lanterns, looking festive and joyful.
“Since the establishment of the Dragon Dynasty, many citizens have become joyful, decorating the entire city with lanterns!”
The Grand Elder chuckled. “It can be said to be a widespread joy!”
“That is quite good!”
Lu Fan nodded slightly. As long as the people from the ancient sects did not come out to cause trouble, the common people could live in peace and contentment.
However, Lu Fan knew that the people from the ancient sects would never be content. Therefore, to stabilize the Dragon Dynasty completely, he had to become stronger, strong enough to make the people of the ancient sects wary.
Long Yi and the others also looked at the dragon lanterns beside them, which looked quite festive. “Is it almost New Year?”