Dragon Martial Sovereign
Chapter 190 - 189 Gifting the Tower

Chapter 190: Chapter 189 Gifting the Tower

Lin Fan stood there in a daze, thinking to himself, "Why did my father emit such evil Qi when he mentioned the Imperial City? Could there be some connection between him and the Imperial City?"

At that moment, a memory suddenly emerged in Lin Fan’s mind.

There was a time when he vaguely heard that...

His mother might come from the Imperial City?

And ever since Lin Fan could remember, he had never seen his mother, to the point that he had no memory of her whatsoever.

"Could it be... because of my mother?"

Such thoughts again surfaced in Lin Fan’s heart.

At that instant, Lin Fan surprisingly felt some anticipation, eager to enter the Imperial City.

However, after some thought, Lin Fan still felt that he should not act rashly.

His current strength was insufficient, and it would be tantamount to seeking death if he hastened into the Imperial City without due regard.

"Alright, when my strength reaches a certain level, I will go to the Imperial City!"

That was another thought that formed in Lin Fan’s heart.

At the same time, an endless determination appeared on Lin Fan’s face.

The next day, Lin Fan sought out Zhang Yuanshan.

Zhang Yuanshan was somewhat surprised by Lin Fan’s arrival, and looked at him quizzically, asking, "Lin Fan, are you here because you need something?"

Zhang Yuanshan wore a smile as he spoke, but deep down, he was somewhat worried, thinking, "Could this kid be here to cause trouble again?"

Lin Fan said, "Director, I would like to request some time off."

According to the rules of the Sky Star Sect, disciples are entitled to request half a month of leave each year, but it was difficult to do so, as it required the Director’s approval, hence most disciples never actually took leave.

"What? You want to take leave?"

Zhang Yuanshan was taken aback as he looked at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan nodded and said, "Yes, I plan to go home. There are matters I need to attend to."

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Yuanshan shook his head, "No!"

In the current circumstances, Zhang Yuanshan dared not let Lin Fan leave the Outer Court – if anything happened to Lin Fan after his departure, neither Lin Tianyu nor the Inner Court elder Liu Rumei would let Zhang Yuanshan off the hook.

Lin Fan was also somewhat taken aback by Zhang Yuanshan’s refusal.

Because Lin Fan had not anticipated that Zhang Yuanshan would actually outright deny his request?

Lin Fan then asked, "Director, why won’t you grant me leave?"

Zhang Yuanshan responded, "There’s no particular reason. Simply put, I just won’t let you leave the Outer Court."

After a moment of surprise, Lin Fan quickly understood Zhang Yuanshan’s concern and asked with a smile, "Director, are you perhaps worried that something might happen to me if I leave the Outer Court?"

Having his thoughts exposed by Lin Fan, Zhang Yuanshan wasn’t embarrassed but simply nodded, "Exactly, if something happens to you while you’re out, I can’t explain it to your father."

Lin Fan shook his head, "Rest assured, Gate Master. I can protect myself, nothing will happen."

Zhang Yuanshan shook his head too, saying, "No matter what you say, I won’t let you leave. So, you might as well give up on that idea."

As he said this, Zhang Yuanshan paused for a moment before continuing, "Unless your combat strength reaches the Heavenly Profound Realm, then I can let you go."

Once Lin Fan’s combat strength reached the Heavenly Profound Realm, it would mean that he was eligible to enter the Inner Court.

At that time, Elder Rumei would surely arrive and bring Lin Fan into the Inner Court.

By then, even if something happened to Lin Fan, it would no longer be Zhang Yuanshan’s concern.

Lin Fan looked at Zhang Yuanshan and said, "But... Gate Master, I’ve made up my mind, I must leave."

"Hmm?"

Zhang Yuanshan’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he looked over at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan spoke again, "Gate Master, to be frank, I have urgent matters to attend to outside. If you won’t grant me leave, I will have no choice but to sneak away from the Outer Court."

Zhang Yuanshan looked at Lin Fan incredulously and said, "Do you realize that by leaving the Sky Star Sect without permission, you would be in violation of the sect’s rules, and you would be expelled? Do you not care about that?"

Lin Fan replied, "Even if I am expelled from the Sky Star Sect, I will have no regrets."

As he spoke, Lin Fan’s face was filled with determination.

"This..."

After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yuanshan said, "Fine, have it your way!"

Seeing Zhang Yuanshan’s demeanor, it was clear he was ready to compromise.

Lin Fan smiled and asked Zhang Yuanshan, "Gate Master, does this mean you agree?"

Zhang Yuanshan spoke helplessly, "Even if I disagree, what can I do? You’ve already presented me with such a threat, what choice do I have?"

While speaking, Zhang Yuanshan handed Lin Fan a piece of talisman paper. This talisman was proof that Lin Fan’s request for leave had been approved by Zhang Yuanshan, and Lin Fan could use it to leave the Outer Court at any time.

Lin Fan thanked Zhang Yuanshan, "Gate Master, thank you very much!"

As he spoke, Lin Fan turned around to leave.

Zhang Yuanshan called out, "Wait a moment!"

"Hmm?"

Lin Fan was somewhat stunned, thinking to himself that Zhang Yuanshan couldn’t possibly be regretting his decision and denying his leave now?

Nevertheless, Lin Fan stopped and turned to ask Zhang Yuanshan, "Gate Master, do you have any further instructions?"

Zhang Yuanshan didn’t immediately reply to Lin Fan, but with a wave of his hand, a pagoda appeared.

The Sky Star Treasure Pagoda!

Zhang Yuanshan had come across the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda by chance.

Since acquiring it, Zhang Yuanshan had spent years studying it, but sadly, even after more than a hundred years, he had yet to unravel its secrets, and he only knew how to use some of its functions.

For example, during one of Lin Fan’s first competitions after entering the Sky Star Sect Outer Court, the event took place inside the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda.

Moreover, during that event, Lin Fan had directly refined the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda.

Unfortunately, since Lin Fan’s cultivation hadn’t reached the Heavenly Profound Realm, even though he had refined it, he was unable to use the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda.

Naturally, Zhang Yuanshan was aware that Lin Fan had refined the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda.

Originally, Zhang Yuanshan planned to give the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda to Lin Fan once his cultivation reached a certain level, but now that Lin Fan was leaving early, Zhang Yuanshan had no choice but to take it out.

"Here, take this!"

After saying that, Zhang Yuanshan sent the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda flying towards Lin Fan.

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Lin Fan, not one for pretense, happily accepted the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda.

Zhang Yuanshan waved his hand and said, "You don’t need to thank me. I know you have already refined the Sky Star Treasure Pagoda. I hope, in your hands, it will shine its most brilliant light!"

As he spoke, Zhang Yuanshan’s face unexpectedly showed a look of anticipation.

Lin Fan’s heart was also stirred with excitement.

Then, Lin Fan said to Zhang Yuanshan, "Rest assured, Gate Master, I will definitely not disappoint you!"

"Good!"

Zhang Yuanshan nodded again, then seemed to think of something, and continued to speak to Lin Fan, "Remember, Lin Fan, you must never forget our Sky Star Sect’s Outer Court."

"I shall never dare to forget it!" Lin Fan replied earnestly.

"Go on then!"

Zhang Yuanshan waved his hand and said.