Dragon Martial Sovereign
Chapter 282 - 281: The Dog Bites Lü Dongbin

Chapter 282: Chapter 281: The Dog Bites Lü Dongbin

And Luo Xiaoling, regarding Lin Fan’s current performance, seemed to be completely within her expectations, then Luo Xiaoling said, "Let’s go, we’ll enter the family first. I have already informed my father about bringing a friend, and later through my father, I will introduce you to my grandfather. He really likes geniuses like you!"

As she spoke, Luo Xiaoling walked toward the entrance of the dilapidated village.

Left with no other choice, Lin Fan could only follow Luo Xiaoling.

"Hmm?"

But after only a few steps, Lin Fan suddenly stopped, his face showing an incredulous expression.

Seeing Lin Fan stop, Luo Xiaoling asked with some surprise, "Brother Lin Fan, what’s wrong?"

Lin Fan started to laugh and said, "So that’s how it is, I indeed misjudged earlier!"

Luo Xiaoling was surprised again and asked, "Brother Lin Fan, what do you mean by that?"

Lin Fan said, "Previously, I thought that this was just a dilapidated village, but unexpectedly, within this derelict village lies a hidden paradise? Furthermore, the surroundings of the dilapidated village have been set up with an incredibly strong Array, if I’m not wrong, perhaps even a Saint Ascension level expert might not be able to break through this Array?"

"Also, your Luo Family actually possesses two Dragon Eyes? That’s truly unexpected!"

As Lin Fan spoke, Luo Xiaoling widened her eyes in amazement and asked, "You... you know even how many Dragon Eyes our Luo Family has? How did you manage that?"

The fact that the Luo Family owned two Dragon Eyes was something not many within the Luo Family itself knew, yet Lin Fan was able to discern it?

No wonder Luo Xiaoling was so astonished!

Lin Fan just looked at Luo Xiaoling and smiled without saying anything.

However, Lin Fan thought to himself, "Perhaps, the foundation of the Luo Family is much stronger than it appears on the surface."

Lin Fan was very aware of the power of a Dragon Eye. A single Dragon Eye could support a family, and with two Dragon Eyes, Lin Fan naturally did not believe that the Luo Family lacked experts.

"Miss!"

At that moment, an old man seemed to appear out of thin air nearby, hunching his body, walking towards them with a shuffling gait.

This old man looked extremely frail and ancient, as if a gust of wind could blow him away at any moment, his eyes full of murkiness, and his body radiating very little vitality, as if he could die at any moment.

However, Lin Fan felt a very dangerous aura from him.

"This person, is definitely an Unparalleled Expert!"

Lin Fan thought to himself.

At the same time, Lin Fan dared not show any negligence or disrespect. A person of such level was terrifying, capable of erasing him with just a breath.

The moment the old man’s gaze shifted to Lin Fan, it seemed to carry a trace of hostility, but soon his eyes became murky again.

The old man finally reached Luo Xiaoling and asked, "Miss, where have you been these past few days? Do you know that the lady is very worried and has been looking for you everywhere?"

The old man’s voice was very bland, but within that blandness was a peculiar feeling that was hard to fathom.

Luo Xiaoling said, "Grandpa Ying, I almost died outside of the Imperial City, and you’re blaming me? I’m upset!"

"What?"

The old man’s originally calm face, upon hearing Luo Xiaoling’s words, finally showed a reaction and asked, "You went outside the Imperial City?"

Luo Xiaoling replied, "I was just curious, so I went with a few friends to the area outside the Imperial City. Who would have thought that it was so dangerous outside the Imperial City? I almost didn’t make it back!"

"Hmph!"

The old man coldly snorted and said, "Really a bunch of ignorant people, merely knowing some trifles of skill and thinking of going outside the Imperial City? You’re lucky to have returned alive!"

Luo Xiaoling said nothing.

However, tears were swirling in Luo Xiaoling’s eyes, as if she had been wronged.

"Ah!"

The old man sighed gently. Originally, he intended to reprimand Luo Xiaoling with some harsh words, but seeing her in such a state, he found himself unable to continue and asked, "Miss, since you encountered danger outside the Imperial City, how did you manage to escape?"

Luo Xiaoling pointed at Lin Fan and said, "Brother Lin Fan is my savior. If it were not for Brother Lin Fan, I would’ve died!"

Immediately, Luo Xiaoling recounted everything that had happened outside the Imperial City, including the incidents involving Liu Jiang and Liu Yun.

"Hmph!"

The old man snorted again and continued coldly, "Liu Family, they really have some gall. It seems they won’t realize our strength until we teach them a lesson!"

A terrifying aura began to emanate from the old man’s body again.

As Luo Xiaoling felt the aura released by the old man, her face instantly changed, and her body began to tremble, she cried out, "Grandpa Ying, what are you doing?"

The old man then remembered Luo Xiaoling was nearby, he knew her strength was too weak to withstand the aura he was releasing, so he immediately retracted his aura and said apologetically, "Miss, I’m sorry!"

"Eh?"

The next moment, the old man voiced a surprised sound, because he discovered that Lin Fan, under his powerful aura, didn’t show any signs of distress and remained calmly standing there.

"This youth, is definitely extraordinary, though I’m unsure if he is friend or foe!"

The old man thought to himself.

However, although that’s what he thought in his heart, his facial expression remained very calm, as he spoke to Lin Fan, "Young Hero, thank you for saving our young lady. We, the Luo Family, will definitely repay your kindness heavily. Please leave your contact information, and we will surely visit you to express our gratitude in the future!"

As the old man spoke, his eyes were tightly fixed on Lin Fan.

At the same time, his words were akin to showing the guest out.

Lin Fan naturally understood the underlying meaning of the old man’s words, and responded with a clasped fist, "Saving Luo Xiaoling was merely a small effort on my part and needs no repayment. Farewell!"

After that, Lin Fan turned around and left.

previously, he had received an invitation from Luo Xiaoling, so Lin Fan had planned to stay with the Luo Family for a while. However, now that the old man had effectively shown him the door, there was no need for him to insist on staying.

A light shone in the old man’s eyes; he could distinctly feel that Lin Fan’s tone was neither humble nor arrogant when he spoke, which further confirmed his belief that Lin Fan was no ordinary individual.

As for Luo Xiaoling, she became very anxious as she watched Lin Fan leave, shouting loudly, "Brother Lin Fan..."

While speaking, Luo Xiaoling was about to follow him.

However, the old man grabbed Luo Xiaoling by the arm.

Although Lin Fan heard Luo Xiaoling calling out to him, he did not stop and continued to quickly leave.

Luo Xiaoling turned and stared angrily at the old man, asking, "Grandpa Ying, what are you doing? He’s my lifesaver, why did you drive him away like that?"

The old man said indifferently, "Miss, this world is really too complicated. You should not harbor malice towards others, but you must guard against them."

"You..."

Luo Xiaoling wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by the old man, who continued indifferently, "Let’s go see the madam. We can discuss everything else later."

After speaking, the old man turned and staggered away.

Luo Xiaoling was angry, but at that moment, she was helpless. She knew she couldn’t catch up with Lin Fan now, so she could only follow the old man.

...

After leaving the Luo Family, Lin Fan wandered aimlessly in the Imperial City, and suddenly, he felt as if he had nowhere to go!

"Perhaps, I should first find a place to settle down, and while investigating my mother’s whereabouts in secret, wait for the assessment at the Royal Academy," Lin Fan thought to himself.

Then, Lin Fan prepared to look for accommodation.

However...

What frustrated Lin Fan was that the inns in the Imperial City were very scarce, and with the city’s large transient population, he unexpectedly couldn’t find a suitable place to stay.

Lin Fan couldn’t help becoming even more frustrated: "Could it be that I have to sleep on the streets?"

"Huh?"

Just then, Lin Fan was startled because he detected a strong fragrance sweeping towards him; it was the unique scent of Li Rou.

That fragrance was unique; other than Li Rou, no one else carried that scent.

"Sister Rou?"

Lin Fan immediately felt uplifted.

The next moment, sure enough, he saw Li Rou walking leisurely from around a corner, her gaze towards Lin Fan filled with a teasing light.

"How is it? Were you driven out by your little girlfriend’s family?" Li Rou asked with a giggly smile.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Lin Fan coughed awkwardly and responded, "Since they don’t welcome me, I had to leave!"

Li Rou laughed again and asked, "So, what do you plan to do now?"

Feeling helpless, Lin Fan said, "What else can I do? If it really doesn’t work out, I’ll just have to sleep on the streets!"

Li Rou looked at Lin Fan again, but she just kept staring at him without saying a word.

Lin Fan felt uncomfortable under Li Rou’s gaze and asked, "Sister Rou, why are you staring at me like that? Is there something strange on me?"

Li Rou did not answer Lin Fan’s question but smiled and said, "Follow me!"

After saying that, Li Rou walked ahead.

Lin Fan was stunned and asked, "Sister Rou, where are we going?"

Li Rou said, "Don’t ask, just follow me!"

Eventually, Lin Fan followed Li Rou.

Although he didn’t know where Li Rou was leading him, Lin Fan completely trusted her and believed that no matter what, Li Rou would not harm him.

On their way, Li Rou did not speak, and even when Lin Fan spoke to her, Li Rou didn’t reply.

Eventually, Lin Fan had no choice but to remain silent under the helpless circumstances.

Finally, after a long walk, they arrived at a place with a small building ahead.