"I think you're not simple, old man. How could you be homeless?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Are you trying to trick me?"
"Look at what you're saying."
The strange old man rolled his eyes. "If I had a home, I wouldn't be following you. If you don't want me, I'll leave now and save you the trouble."
"The old man has strong skills, why would I be unwilling?" Lu Fan chuckled. "I was just saying."
The strange old man didn't respond. He was already drunk and unconscious, lying on the large locust tree, looking leisurely.
Looking at the old man before him, Lu Fan showed helplessness. He hadn't expected the old man to have such a leisurely day.
After helping the old man into the room, Lu Fan walked towards his own room, his expression growing more indifferent.
It was already late at night. By tomorrow, they would be preparing to set off for Chuzhou.
However, just then, Lu Fan's brow furrowed slightly, and he looked out towards the ancient family courtyard, seeming to have discovered something.
Outside the ancient family courtyard, a presence had been guiding him. This presence made him uncertain, and he couldn't help but be curious.
Under normal circumstances, with Lu Fan's cultivation, he couldn't be easily influenced by others. For someone to be able to guide him, their strength was likely not weak.
Following this presence, Lu Fan walked directly into the woods, looking ahead. In the center of the woods, a white-haired elder stood, his hair grey and his posture straight.
"May I ask who you are, Senior?" Lu Fan clasped his fists. "Why have you guided me here?"
"You are very good!"
The white-haired elder smiled and looked at Lu Fan. "To have such courage on Baiyun Peak is truly fortunate for Dragon Country."
"Senior, you jest. It was just a small gesture," Lu Fan waved his hand. "However, Senior, playing mysterious is perhaps not very appropriate!"
"I came to Zhongzhou this time mainly to see you," the white-haired elder smiled. "With someone like you in Dragon Country, there is no need to worry about its future prosperity."
"While that may be true, it's likely not that simple," Lu Fan smiled. "Judging by Senior's aura, it's so sharp and prominent, I fear your intentions are not benevolent."
"When facing an enemy, one cannot hold back any reservations," the white-haired elder said directly. "If you can withstand ten moves, I will give you a pleasant surprise!"
"Senior, you jest. I don't need any pleasant surprises," Lu Fan waved his hand. "All I ask is that Senior not trouble me!"
The white-haired elder said no more and rushed directly towards Lu Fan, bringing waves of strong wind with him, showing no hesitation whatsoever.
Feeling the powerful force, Lu Fan's expression instantly turned grim. The white-haired elder before him was by no means an ordinary person. If he truly intended to deal with him, Lu Fan would likely have no power to resist.
"Senior, with such strength, you are likely not a common person. Why trouble a junior?" Lu Fan said directly. "If there is anything I have done that is not proper, Senior can speak frankly!"
"You have done very well. I merely wish to test your skills and have no other intentions. You only need to respond with all your might," the white-haired elder said directly.
Lu Fan's expression turned ashen, and he unleashed his ultimate techniques. However, before the white-haired elder, he still struggled greatly, which was enough to demonstrate the white-haired elder's strength.
As the white-haired elder continued his attacks, Lu Fan's expression turned grim. He hadn't expected the white-haired elder to be so direct, even showing no restraint.
"If I'm not mistaken, Senior should be among the highest few in Dragon Country," Lu Fan said directly. "However, with your noble status, why use such methods? If this were to get out, wouldn't it damage your reputation?"
The white-haired elder did not relent, continuing to charge at Lu Fan, his expression growing more indifferent, as if all of this was beneath his notice.
As time passed, Lu Fan narrowly and precariously dodged ten moves, nodding with satisfaction. "Even if Long Aotian were here, he might not be able to withstand ten of my moves. No wonder he possesses such combat prowess."
"Regardless, I have some merits towards Dragon Country. Senior's actions are rather displeasing," Lu Fan said directly. "To test someone's martial arts without their consent is quite improper."
Elder Four was slightly taken aback and suddenly turned his gaze to Lu Fan. "You have quite the big mouth, kid. There are not many people within Dragon Country who dare speak to me like this!"
"Senior's power is immense, and I am naturally no match. The entire Dragon Country is likely in Senior's hands," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "However, what needs to be said must be said. Does Senior still intend to make a move against me? If this matter were to spread, it would likely damage Senior's reputation."
"Your tone is indeed quite bold!" Elder Four chuckled. "Aren't you afraid of what I might do to you? I am an elder of Dragon Country. Under normal circumstances, even if I were to eliminate you, no one would be able to trouble me."
"Since you are an elder of Dragon Country, you should think for Dragon Country," Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Therefore, Elder would never do such a thing!"
"You are quite confident!" The elder smiled faintly and said directly, "I like your personality. However, speaking of which, with your talent at such a young age, have you ever considered joining Dragon Country?"
"I still have no such intention," Lu Fan waved his hand. "It's not that I'm proud, but I simply don't wish to be constrained. I hope Elder can understand!"
"At such a young age, you should be serving Dragon Country. Otherwise, what is the point?"
The elder said directly, his expression serious. "After all, the blood flowing through you is that of Dragon Country."
"I can understand this point. Even if Elder doesn't say it, I absolutely agree," Lu Fan nodded solemnly. "However, some things are likely not that simple. Even if I were to join Dragon Country, I wouldn't be of any significant use. But I possess a patriotic heart. If Dragon Country faces peril in the future, how could I not help!" Sudancat.com
"That's well said, I like hearing it!" Elder Four nodded solemnly. "In the future, if Dragon Country faces hardship, as a citizen of Dragon Country, one is duty-bound to be loyal to it."
"Elder saying this makes me feel you don't trust me, otherwise, why would you be like this!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "However, speaking of which, since things have come to this point, I will be frank! No matter what happens in the future, I will never sever ties with Dragon Country, nor will I ever harm Dragon Country's interests. This is my most basic principle as a citizen of Dragon Country!"
Elder Four nodded with satisfaction. "Having a young talent like you is a blessing for our Dragon Country!"
"Elder Four overpraises me," Lu Fan waved his hand, not taking it to heart.
At this moment, Elder Four glanced at the sky and then said with a smile, "It's getting late. I am very satisfied with you. You mentioned wanting to go to the Outer Domain Battlefield. That place is extremely dangerous!"