Before the会长 of Tianhai could finish speaking, a powerful aura erupted, knocking him to the ground.
Even his legs were shattered by the force, and he cried out, "Second Uncle, you've crippled my legs?"
"As an elder of Long Country, how can I bend the law for personal gain!"
Elder Jiu said coldly, "What great contributions has young Lu made to Long Country? How can you harm his family?"
"I am your relative!"
The会长 of Tianhai shouted, filled with resentment. He never imagined that Elder Jiu's arrival would be the beginning of his nightmare.
"Elder Jiu, why do you have to do this!"
Lu Fan was a little moved. He hadn't expected Elder Jiu to act in such a manner.
"He was in the wrong first, so he deserves this punishment!"
Elder Jiu's expression was indifferent. "Long Country will never let young Lu feel disheartened!"
Lu Fan trembled. It was only now that he understood that Elder Jiu's visit to Chu Prefecture was not to plead for mercy, but to prevent him from being wronged.
The many experts of the Qingyun Sect stood tall, their expressions touched. Elder Jiu's actions earned their utmost admiration.
"The Tianhai Merchant Association has engaged in improper conduct for many years and has shown no remorse!"
Elder Seven stated, "It is hereby dissolved. Anyone who dares to defy this will be severely punished by Long Country!"
The members of the Tianhai Merchant Association trembled. They had indeed done many unsavory things over the years, and their current predicament was a consequence of their own actions.
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the会长 of Tianhai finally saw the reality. Sometimes, having powerful backing could also be the biggest ticking time bomb.
After Lu Fan and the others left, Elder Jiu looked at the会长 of Tianhai and said, "You beast, you have done such things, tarnishing the family's reputation. Today, I should have killed you with a single palm!"
"Second Uncle, I know I was wrong!"
The会长 of Tianhai knelt and begged for mercy, pleading. He didn't want to die.
"Hmph!"
Elder Jiu snorted, "Go home with me and accept the clan's punishment!"
The会长 of Tianhai dared not resist and was taken away by Elder Jiu.
In a certain courtyard in Chu Prefecture, Yang Shiwen and the others returned. Madam Yang's face was full of smiles. She had been worried, but now that they had all returned safely, she was naturally overjoyed.
When night fell, Madam Yang ordered a family banquet to be prepared. It looked quite lavish and enviable.
"Xiao Fan, if it weren't for you today, I wouldn't have been able to come back!"
Yang Shiwen raised his wine glass, "Let me toast you!"
"Uncle, you're too kind!"
Lu Fan stood up and smiled, "It was my duty!"
"Xiao Fan, don't be so polite either!"
Madam Yang smiled, "If you hadn't intervened, your second uncle wouldn't know how long he would have been imprisoned!"
"That's right!" Yang Shihai nodded, "Since your second uncle is toasting you, you should drink it quickly! Otherwise, wouldn't that be disrespectful to him!"
Lu Fan felt a little helpless and slowly raised his wine glass. He didn't take the day's events to heart. As long as everyone was safe, it was the best outcome.
"Xiao Fan, I've always been curious, how did you get the Tianhai Merchant Association to release them?"
Yang Shiwen said, "Just like before, you are quite mysterious, making people unable to figure you out!"
"Exactly!"
Yang Shihai nodded, "Xiao Fan, are you holding a high position in Longdu? If so, we are all happy for you!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly, "I don't hold a high position, but within Long Country, and even in the entire world, power speaks. The reason it went so smoothly is that I fear no one."
"Xiao Fan, we are all family. You are not the same as before, and there's no need to hide many things!" Yang Zixin said.
He knew very well that Lu Fan had concealed his identity before to protect them, but now, with Lu Fan's strength, there was no need to worry about such things.
"Actually, I am Lord Lu of Long Country!"
Lu Fan said awkwardly, "Currently, foreign powers are extremely strong. To resist them, I have been striving to improve myself during this time!"
"Lord Lu of Long Country?"
Yang Shiwen and the others gasped, their faces full of disbelief. If Lu Fan held an important position, they would have found it reasonable, but Lord Lu of Long Country was the guardian god of Long Country, protecting it.
"Lord Lu? Lord Lu of Long Country?"
Yang Shiyun repeated a few times, "How could I not have thought of it? So you are the guardian god of Long Country!"
"It's just a title given by others; it's not important!" Lu Fan smiled awkwardly.
"How can it not be important? I never imagined that the guardian god of Long Country would be our nephew!"
Yang Shihai laughed heartily, full of pride and excitement. He knew very well what kind of existence the guardian god of Long Country was, and even more so, Lu Fan's current status.
No wonder even the City Lord treated Lu Fan with such respect. All of this made sense.
"I've heard that the battles on the outer battlefield are extremely fierce!"
Yang Shiyun said solemnly, "I also want to serve the country. Xiao Fan, will you give me a chance?"
"I'll go too, I'll go too!"
Yang Zixin exclaimed repeatedly, "The Cangqiong Country is aggressive and has repeatedly invaded our borders. The people of Long Country have long been stirred up."
"The outer battlefield is extremely fierce, and one might even lose their life!"
Lu Fan said, "It won't be long before the Cangqiong Country attacks again. If the two sisters want to go, it might be quite difficult, as only powerful martial artists can be effective on the outer battlefield!"
Yang Shiyun's spirits immediately sank. She had been prepared to do great things, only to find herself useless.
"You two stop fooling around!" Yang Shihai said, "The outer battlefield is terrifying. Even martial arts masters have no chance of survival there, let alone you who can't even lift a chicken!"
After the family banquet ended, Lu Fan sat in the courtyard, gazing at the starry sky. He hadn't had such peace for a long time.
Lin Ke sat beside him, also happily looking at the stars, appearing quite elegant.
"Xiao Fan, the stars are so bright tonight!" Lin Ke smiled, "Is it because you were too suppressed in Longdu that you didn't notice!"
"Indeed, they are very bright!"
Lu Fan smiled, a hint of worry in his eyes, appearing quite pensive.
The night passed quickly. Lu Fan dared not delay in Chu Prefecture. After bidding farewell to the Yang family, he returned to Longdu with the experts of the Qingyun Sect.
The Cangqiong Country was like a ticking time bomb, ready to dispatch experts at any moment. Lu Fan dared not be negligent.
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Meanwhile, at the Long Country headquarters, many elders entered seclusion, eager to improve their strength. The gap between the two countries was vast, and it would not be easy to resist if a conflict truly arose.
In the days after returning to Longdu, Lu Fan was also diligently cultivating. His actual combat power had reached the ninth level of the Emperor Realm. If he could break through this barrier and reach a higher level, all problems would be solved.