The boss brought over a bowl of spring silk noodles and smiled, "Young man, you're not from around here, are you?"
Lu Fan's brows tightened, "How did you know?"
"People from different places speak differently. I've never heard your accent before!" the boss chuckled.
"I am indeed not from this city!" Lu Fan smiled faintly, surprised that his origin could be discerned from his speech alone.
If there were other experts from the Cang Qiong Kingdom in this noodle shop, it would be troublesome.
"Young man, it's best to head back soon after you finish your meal!" the boss warned. "We just received news that the City Lord of the capital city has been killed. We don't know who did it!"
"How is that possible!" Lu Fan chuckled, "The City Lord's strength is immense, how could he be killed? Boss, where did you hear this news?"
"It's from inside sources, naturally!"
The noodle shop boss smiled, "Don't let this humble noodle shop fool you; we're quite well-informed!"
"I really couldn't tell!" Lu Fan gave an embarrassed smile, wondering what the boss would think if he knew the killer was him.
As they were talking, a group of experts galloped down the main street of the capital city, drawing the attention of many onlookers. They wondered what had happened.
Seeing this commotion, the boss said again, "It seems headquarters has been alerted. The capital city gates will likely be closed soon!"
"The capital city gates are being closed?" Lu Fan raised his eyebrows slightly, "Boss, where did you get that information?"
"Judging by the scene, that's what's happening!" the boss stated plainly. "Young man, don't worry about it. Finish your noodles and head back early. I need to close up shop soon too!"
Lu Fan said no more. After a few mouthfuls, he headed towards the capital city gates. This was the headquarters of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, and Lu Fan's killing of the City Lord was intended to cause a stir.
This way, the Cang Qiong Kingdom would be overextended and unable to attack other kingdoms.
However, Lu Fan knew that if he were discovered within the capital city, his chances of survival would be slim. After all, the Cang Qiong Kingdom was teeming with experts. Being alone in the capital city would be courting death.
Seeing that no one was around, the noodle shop boss began to clear the bowls. Just then, more than ten figures approached from outside, each holding a photograph.
"Boss, have you seen this person?"
The noodle shop boss was momentarily stunned, then hurried forward to take a closer look. He replied with a puzzled expression, "Officer, do you need something from this person?"
"Why so many questions? If you've seen him, tell us the truth!" the man said impatiently. "The City Lord of the capital city was killed, and it's related to this person!"
"This..."
The noodle shop boss trembled violently. "He was just here eating noodles, and his accent wasn't local!"
"Where did he go?" The man's expression immediately turned unfriendly.
Lu Fan was like a slaughterer in the Cang Qiong Kingdom, and they, as experts of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, would never allow such a thing to happen.
"Probably towards the city gate!"
The noodle shop boss said quickly, "I truly don't know his identity, otherwise I wouldn't have kept silent!"
The group of men paid him no mind and hurried towards the city gate, simultaneously contacting headquarters, "We've found his tracks, heading towards the city gate. Requesting reinforcements from all elders!"
The elders of the Cang Qiong Kingdom were delighted. Lu Fan had been causing trouble for days, and now that the Grand Elder had issued an order, they would not let him off. If they caught him, they would make Lu Fan pay.
Inside the capital city gates, as Lu Fan was about to pass through, he noticed more than ten figures flashing in the distance, their bodies exuding powerful auras.
"I never expected them to deploy over ten Battle Emperor experts just to catch me!"
Lu Fan sneered, his expression filled with indifference. However, this also served to tie down the Cang Qiong Kingdom, preventing them from sending as many experts to attack other kingdoms.
"Didn't they say he was at the city gate? Why is he nowhere to be seen?"
The white-haired elder frowned slightly, and the expressions of the other elders also turned cold. They had come here to deal with Lu Fan, and if they couldn't find him, their trip would be in vain.
"Elders, there's no need to be anxious. Seal the city gates and search the entire city. He won't be able to escape!" the Third Elder said coldly. "With the elders taking action, he must pay the price!"
The other elders nodded in unison, their eyes filled with chilling intent. They were determined to kill Lu Fan.
Looking at the city gates, Lu Fan felt a sense of helplessness. He had no choice but to remain within the capital city. After all, if he revealed himself, he wasn't confident he could break through the blockade of the elders.
In the following days, Lu Fan's portraits were plastered all over the capital city, causing a stir throughout the town, yet no one claimed to have seen him.
At the city gates, the elders pondered, their expressions shifting slightly, unsure of what to do.
"It's been several days, and that kid still hasn't shown up. Could he have already left the Cang Qiong Kingdom?" the white-haired elder said.
"Impossible!"
The Third Elder said coldly, "If he were truly not in the capital city, the other city lords would be in dire straits. But we haven't received any news of that in the past few days!"
The other elders nodded in agreement. The Third Elder's words were indeed reasonable.
"All elders, heed my command, split up and act!"
The Third Elder said coldly, "You must find him!"
The elders did not dare to delay and set off towards various parts of the capital city, radiating a powerful presence.
Lu Fan posed a significant threat to the Cang Qiong Kingdom, a fact they were well aware of.
As the elders dispersed, Lu Fan's figure appeared at the city gates. Two elders were guarding there at the moment, with no other experts in sight.
Lu Fan acted directly and headed towards the city gates. This was his only chance. If he missed it, leaving would become troublesome.
"Who are you? You are not allowed to leave!"
A guard spoke, his gaze fixing on Lu Fan.
But in an instant, several guards lay dead. The two elders on the city wall were startled and realized it was Lu Fan.
"Good boy, you finally showed yourself!"
The green-robed elder narrowed his eyes. "Today, you will not escape!"
"Just the two of you?"
Lu Fan shrugged. The two elders before him were only at the second level of the Emperor Realm. If he were to make a move, he could finish them in an instant.
"What an arrogant brat!"
The white-haired elder's expression was cold, radiating an immeasurable aura as he stared intently at Lu Fan.
As Emperor Realm experts, and in the capital city of the Cang Qiong Kingdom, Lu Fan's arrogance made them furious.
"Capture him and hand him over to the Grand Elder!"
The green-robed elder said coldly, instantly blasting towards Lu Fan with immense power. He would show no mercy to Lu Fan.
Sensing the aura, Lu Fan paid it no mind. A terrifying aura surged from within his body.
Boom...
A tremendous collision sound rang out. The green-robed elder was violently sent flying, spitting blood from his mouth, his eyes filled with disbelief. They could never have imagined that Lu Fan possessed such terrifying power.