Dragon Martial Sovereign
Chapter 304: Courting

Chapter 304: Chapter 304: Courting

Now, the Commander of the three thousand Armored Soldiers is extremely angry. He cannot provoke Lin Fan, so he directed all his anger towards the teams participating afterwards.

These unlucky fellows, just after entering the Array of the three thousand Armored Soldiers, were wiped out within minutes.

Ultimately, among the remaining seventeen teams, none could break through the outer boundary of the three thousand Armored Soldiers.

After this assessment was completed, Lin Fan and the others returned to their respective small buildings.

The people in the small building where Lin Fan resided looked at him with envy.

After all, Lin Fan could enter the Dragon Washing Pool to cultivate, and his strength was sure to receive a significant boost.

In the middle of the night, Song Jing suddenly woke Lin Fan up. Lin Fan opened his eyes, looking at Song Jing with a hint of suspicion, but Song Jing gestured with his hand, signaling Lin Fan to stay silent, then he got up and walked out.

Lin Fan was very puzzled in his heart.

But Lin Fan knew that Song Jing must have something to say to him, so he also followed him out.

After Lin Fan went out, he saw Song Jing casually sitting on the ground and laughing heartily when he saw Lin Fan approaching.

Lin Fan also sat down opposite Song Jing and asked, "Song Jing, did you want to see me about something?"

"Hehe!"

Song Jing laughed again and said, "Brother Lin, congratulations indeed, you can finally enter the Dragon Washing Pool to cultivate?"

Lin Fan smiled and replied, "Thank you!"

Then Song Jing looked at Lin Fan, and the smile on his face suddenly disappeared. He seriously asked Lin Fan, "Brother Lin, how much do you know about the Dragon Washing Pool?"

Lin Fan was stunned and then shook his head, saying, "To tell the truth, I don’t know much about the Dragon Washing Pool, I almost don’t understand it at all!"

Song Jing said, "I knew it!"

After a pause, Song Jing continued, "Brother Lin, everyone thinks that the Dragon Washing Pool is mainly for refining the body’s cultivation, but those who truly know the wonders of the Dragon Washing Pool are really few!"

Lin Fan was stunned again and asked, "You mean, the focus of the Dragon Washing Pool is not on enhancing cultivation?"

Song Jing nodded.

Lin Fan further inquired, "Then what is it?"

Song Jing pondered for a moment as if organizing his words, then earnestly said, "Actually, the real purpose of the Dragon Washing Pool is for Soul Refining. But the ridiculous thing is, people mistakenly treat it as a tool for refining cultivation, how foolish!"

During this conversation, Song Jing, this guy, burst out laughing heartily.

Lin Fan watched Song Jing somewhat blankly, and after a while, he asked, "Song Jing, I’m curious, why are you telling me all this?"

Song Jing replied, "Because I already consider you a friend!"

At this, Song Jing paused for a bit and then said, "A person has only one chance in a lifetime to enter the Dragon Washing Pool, so I don’t want you to waste this opportunity, that’s why I’m telling you the true mystery of the Dragon Washing Pool!"

"Friend?"

Lin Fan suddenly laughed and said, "This is indeed a surprise to me, a member of the Royal Family having friends?"

Song Jing looked at Lin Fan and asked, "Brother Lin, don’t you believe it?"

Lin Fan nodded and said, "To tell the truth, I indeed find it hard to believe. People in the Imperial City are often cold-hearted, so when you call me your friend, I am very surprised!"

"Haha!"

Song Jing burst into laughter again and said, "Brother Lin, to tell the truth, not only are you surprised, but I am also very surprised myself!"

"Oh?"

Lin Fan looked at Song Jing once again.

Lin Fan suddenly realized that Song Jing, this guy, might have some interesting aspects; he might be more intriguing than he appears on the surface.

Song Jing continued, "However, Brother Lin, my intention of considering you a friend is truly sincere."

Seeing Lin Fan still looking at him, Song Jing continued, "Of course, the main reason I consider you a friend is that you can help my future!"

For Song Jing’s such candidness, Lin Fan was surprised again.

Lin Fan said, "I would like to hear more about it!"

Song Jing sighed and said, "To not conceal anything, in others’ eyes, I am a Prince, an exalted existence, but little do they know, I am just an ordinary person. Within the Imperial City, I face exclusion everywhere. Honestly, I believe that my abilities are not inferior to others, but it is due to my mother’s low status that I lost many opportunities!"

"In my heart, I have sworn more than once that one day, I will stage a reversal, one day, I will have the entire Dynasty in my grasp!"

During this speech, a special aura emanated from Song Jing’s body.

Though Song Jing appeared quite stout, when this aura emerged, it made him somewhat charming.

Honestly, even Lin Fan was taken aback after hearing Song Jing’s words.

These words spoken by Song Jing were completely rebellious.

If it reached the Emperor’s ears, Song Jing would undoubtedly die!

Lin Fan asked, "Song Jing, aren’t you afraid that I might report you for speaking these words? You know, the words you just said are truly rebellious, and if I report them, you will undoubtedly die!"

"Haha!"

Song Jing laughed again and said, "I trust, Brother Lin, that you will certainly not report me. I trust my own eyes."

Song Jing paused slightly before continuing, "However, if I really misjudged, and Brother Lin, you truly intend to leak the information, well, I can only accept my fate with a laugh!"

Lin Fan looked at Song Jing.

Suddenly, Lin Fan couldn’t help but think, Song Jing certainly has some guts.

After all, the relationship between he and Song Jing wasn’t all that profound.

And yet, he speaks such words to Lin Fan?

This is nothing short of a huge gamble!

At the same time, Lin Fan also understood that Song Jing’s actions were, bluntly put, intended to win him over.

Song Jing looked back at Lin Fan with a constant mild smile on his face, no one could truly decipher what was on Song Jing’s mind.

After a while, Lin Fan said, "Don’t worry, I won’t leak the information!"

"I knew it, I can’t be wrong about a person!" Song Jing also started laughing, then he asked, "By the way, Brother Lin, could you perhaps consider me a friend?"

"Friend?"

Lin Fan hesitated.

In his past life, Lin Fan, to a large extent, died at the hands of a friend, and thus in this life, he has a strong aversion to the word ’friend.’

After a long pause, Lin Fan finally responded, "We’ll see."

Song Jing didn’t quite understand the thoughts in Lin Fan’s mind but laughed again, saying, "It seems, Brother Lin, you still have hesitations, but that’s alright, I, Song Jing will always wait for you. Someday, I believe we will become friends!"

"Perhaps!"

Lin Fan stood up and began walking back to the pavilion.

But after a few steps, Lin Fan suddenly seemed to remember something and stopped to say to Song Jing, "By the way, Song Jing, thank you for telling me the secrets of the Dragon Washing Pool."

Song Jing smiled and responded, "Brother Lin, you’re too polite!"

This time, Lin Fan didn’t say much, just directly entered the pavilion.

Song Jing sat quietly by himself and after Lin Fan entered the pavilion, Song Jing’s face revealed a strange smile.

"My dream starts with these baby soldiers, and Lin Fan, you are the first one I’ve set my sights on. No matter what, I will bring you under my control, hehe!" Song Jing thought to himself.

An uneventful night passed.

The next morning, someone came to summon Lin Fan and others.

Along with Scar Face and others, Lin Fan followed the summoning party towards Bai Paoyi’s pavilion.

Throughout the journey, the person responsible for summoning them remained silent, only quietly leading the way, and though Lin Fan and the others were somewhat perplexed, since the other party remained silent, Lin Fan felt it inappropriate to ask too many questions.

The man just kept his head down walking forward.

"Hm?"

However, as they proceeded, Lin Fan suddenly frowned.

Because a moment ago, Lin Fan sensed a faint hint of danger.

"This is bad, there’s danger!"

Immediately, Lin Fan prepared himself, ready to react the moment danger materialized.

Swoosh...

Indeed, the next moment, an extremely dangerous aura swept towards Lin Fan. The person leading Lin Fan’s group, who had been walking ahead, suddenly spun around. Unbeknownst to anyone, a dagger now appeared in his hand, the blade gleaming with a blue light, evidently poisoned with a very potent toxin that would be fatal even to experts upon contact.

Swoosh!

A flash of silver light, and the dagger was swiftly hurled towards Lin Fan.

With incredible speed, coupled with the element of surprise, even a figure as strong as Lin Fan would have been in grave danger if he hadn’t made prior preparations.

Fortunately, because Lin Fan sensed the danger ahead, he reacted instantaneously.

As the man struck, so did Lin Fan.

Spear Intent swept out.

The man, never expecting Lin Fan to act, was unable to react in time.

Puff!

Ultimately, Lin Fan’s Spear Intent unhesitatingly pierced through the man’s left shoulder, blood gushing forth.

"You..."

The man, horrified, stared at Lin Fan, unable to believe what was happening; he just couldn’t understand how Lin Fan managed all this.

But Lin Fan said nothing!

His body flickered forward as he charged towards the man.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan also set up a trapping array around the man, his mind resolute on subduing the fellow first.

Lin Fan reached the man’s side in a flash, grabbing towards him.

However, the man just stood there dazed, as if he didn’t see Lin Fan’s hand coming at all, his face donning a bizarre smile.