"Is this real?" Lin Ke looked at Lu Fan, "Didn't I tell you not to take risks so easily!"
"There's no other way, the life of the person I love is at stake, how could I stand by and do nothing!" Lu Fan shrugged, "Now that you've recovered, we should leave as soon as possible! I've had a bad feeling these past few days, the Cang Qiong Kingdom might make a move at any time!"
Lin Ke nodded slightly, while Xiao Jiu rolled her eyes, "We finally came to Jiulong Mountain, and you want to leave just like that? It's truly disheartening!"
"Senior Sister Xiao Jiu, look at what you're saying!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly, "The Dragon Kingdom is in urgent need, and it could be in crisis at any moment, that's why I'm so anxious!"
"Since when do you have to worry about national affairs?"
Xiao Jiu smiled faintly, "I really didn't realize you had this kind of spare time."
"The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every common man. As a person of the Dragon Kingdom, how can I let it fall into the hands of others!"
Lu Fan said frankly, his words carrying a hint of indifference and an imposing aura that commanded respect, appearing quite righteous.
"Since that's the case, then I won't stop you!"
Xiao Jiu shrugged, "But be careful in all things. This is a time of turmoil, and I don't know if we'll be able to meet again."
"Look at what you're saying, if you want to meet, we can anytime!"
Lu Fan smiled, "I can come to Jiulong Mountain anytime."
"I was just making a casual remark, you don't need to take it too seriously!"
Xiao Jiu waved her hand, "It's about time. You should go! I'll tell the old man later!"
"Actually, I have an idea, I'm not sure if Senior Sister Xiao Jiu would be willing!" Lu Fan smiled, "The Dragon Kingdom is in dire need of people. If a powerful existence like Senior Sister Xiao Jiu could lend me a hand, we would surely be able to defeat Cang Qiong!"
Lin Ke stood aside, a little embarrassed. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so direct and set his sights on Xiao Jiu.
"You boy are quite calculating!"
Senior Sister Xiao Jiu rolled her eyes, "But you've probably miscalculated. I won't make a move, especially not concerning national affairs."
"Why is that?"
Lu Fan frowned, "Senior Sister, you are also from the Dragon Kingdom, why are you so indifferent?"
"There are some things you don't understand!"
Xiao Jiu waved her hand, "I'm not like you, able to pursue revenge freely! After all, my goal is not here."
"Then what is your goal?"
Lu Fan was full of surprise, especially Xiao Jiu's words earlier that left him confused.
"Alright, I've said what I should and shouldn't say. It's about time you leave!"
Xiao Jiu spoke, "After you leave, I will also go into seclusion!"
Although Lu Fan was puzzled, he didn't press further. He left Jiulong Mountain with Lin Ke and the others.
Watching their retreating figures, Xiao Jiu looked at the old beggar, "Master, are we really leaving?"
"My time has come, I will not linger here!"
The old man said, "You have also reached a certain turning point and are not suitable to stay here!"
Xiao Jiu gave a wry smile, "If we leave, what about Xiao Fan? His only support is us!"
"This kid has an extraordinary destiny. No matter what he encounters, he will always turn misfortune into good fortune, so you don't need to worry about him!"
The old man waved his hand and said no more.
With these words, Xiao Jiu nodded slightly, not daring to say anything more.
Outside Jiulong Mountain, Long Yi looked at Lu Fan, "Leaving Jiulong Mountain this time, I don't know when we'll be back. But I'm very curious, what exactly is so formidable about Jiulong Mountain that it has such deterrence!"
"Actually, I don't know either!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "Although I am from Jiulong Mountain, I don't understand it, especially my Master! This old man is very mysterious, not an ordinary person."
"You don't even know?" Lin Ke was slightly surprised, "You are also from Jiulong Mountain!"
"That being said, I don't know much about other matters in Jiulong Mountain."
Lu Fan gave a wry smile, with a hint of helplessness. After all, he had only realized in the past few days that the entire Jiulong Mountain was not simple.
In the past, when his strength was low, he thought that Xiao Jiu's superiority was due to his own low strength. But now it seemed that was not the case. Lu Fan was already at the War Emperor realm, yet he still couldn't see through Xiao Jiu, which was enough to show that Xiao Jiu had hidden her abilities very deeply.
As they walked, Lu Fan suddenly stopped and looked around, becoming vigilant.
"Xiao Fan, what's wrong?"
Lin Ke asked repeatedly, "Why do you look like that?"
"Be careful, everyone. I sense an unusual aura!"
Lu Fan said, "We offended the Xue Shan Sect when we went to snatch the Snow Lotus Grass. The Xue Shan Sect will not let this go!"
"Could it be people from the Xue Shan Sect?" Long Yi frowned. He knew very well that if something went wrong with this, it could cost them their lives.
After all, the sect master of the Xue Shan Sect was no ordinary person. If there was any slight mistake, they would have no way out.
"You few stole the Xue Shan Sect's snow lotus, should you give this old man an explanation!"
A cold voice sounded, and an old man descended from the sky, his gaze falling upon Lu Fan and the others.
The white-haired old man's voice was cold, and the aura he exuded made people feel a sense of fear.
"Who is this senior?" Lu Fan asked, "Could he also be an elder of the Xue Shan Sect?"
"I am the sect master of the Xue Shan Sect!"
The white-haired old man said coldly, "You trespassed into my Xue Shan Sect and did such things. If you don't give an explanation, do you think you can just leave? Are you not taking the Xue Shan Sect seriously!" Su Dan Novel Network
"The snow lotus has already been consumed. We were in the wrong about this matter!" Lu Fan cupped his fists, "No matter what kind of compensation you want, I can give it!"
"Since that's the case, then give your lives!"
The Xue Shan sect master said coldly, "You insulted my Xue Shan Sect and stole the Xue Shan Sect's snow lotus. How can I let you leave today!"
Long Yi frowned, "It's just a snow lotus, it shouldn't be a big deal for the Xue Shan Sect. Why is the sect master making such a big fuss."
"What a joke!"
The Xue Shan sect master said coldly, "You trespassed into the Xue Shan Sect and insulted the Xue Shan Sect. These things alone are enough for you to pay with your lives!"
"Since that's the case, it seems there's nothing more to say!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "Please, Sect Master Xue Shan, make your move. If we are defeated, we deserve to die!"
Seeing Lu Fan's words, the Xue Shan sect master burst into laughter, his eyes showing a cold glint.
Just then, many figures from the Xue Shan Sect also arrived, surrounding Lu Fan and the others, exuding a powerful aura.
"Sect Master, you cannot let them off easily today!"
The great elder spoke, "These few stole the snow lotus and ruined the reputation of the Xue Shan Sect. They must not be spared!"
The other elders nodded in agreement, harboring deep hatred for Lu Fan and the others.
In all these years, no one had dared to disrespect the Xue Shan Sect, let alone steal the snow lotus.