Seeing Lu Fan remain silent, Lin Ke dared not speak further. She closed the room door and stood guard outside. She knew Lu Fan’s medical skills meant he had a way to heal himself, and she only needed to wait.
“Xiao Ke, is Lord Lu any better?” Jiang Meili approached. “Why are you standing outside?”
“Little Fan’s injuries are too severe. If I go in, I will disturb him!” Lin Ke stated directly. “If I guard outside, nothing will happen!”
Jiang Meili’s face showed worry. She didn’t know what to do. Being injured by the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley was no ordinary injury; she understood this clearly.
“You two go rest!”
Elder Han spoke, “I will guard here. Although Lord Lu is heavily injured, it should not be a major problem!”
“Elder Han, will he really be alright?” Lin Ke asked worriedly. “Lord Lu’s complexion doesn’t look good.”
“Being injured and having a pale complexion is normal,” Elder Han waved his hand. “Miss Lin need not worry excessively.”
Lin Ke wanted to say more but stopped herself. For some reason, she felt a sense of self-blame.
Lu Fan had gone through many things on his journey, yet she could not help him. As his wife, she always felt she was falling short.
“Xiao Ke, you don’t need to worry too much!” Jiang Meili comforted her. “Lord Lu is exceptionally talented; he surely won’t be in danger!”
Lin Ke nodded slightly and returned to her room. Elder Han guarded the door, his gaze also becoming heavy.
In truth, he knew very well that Lu Fan’s current injury must be quite severe. Otherwise, given Lu Fan’s character, he would never have gone into seclusion forcefully.
It wasn’t until midnight that Lu Fan opened his door. Seeing Elder Han, he smiled and said, “It’s so late, why isn’t Elder Han asleep yet!”
“When the Lord is heavily injured, I naturally must guard by his side,” Elder Han cupped his fists. “Looking at your complexion, Lord, it seems much better.”
“It’s just a minor injury, not worth mentioning!” Lu Fan waved his hand. “Besides, this is within Dragon Capital’s territory. Even if the experts from Medicine King Valley wanted to assassinate me, they wouldn’t dare do so openly!”
“What you say is quite right, Lord!” Elder Han quickly cupped his fists. “Shall I go fetch some herbs to help you recuperate!”
“No need. My injuries are almost healed. Why bother!” Lu Fan waved his hand. “With Medicine King Valley’s actions, I don’t dare to leave Dragon Capital lightly!”
“Lord, are you worried about Miss Lin?” Elder Han cupped his fists.
“She has endured much hardship following me. I don’t want her to continue to be worried!” Lu Fan said gravely. “But the battlefield beyond the domain is fraught with danger, and the people of Qingyun Sect are leaderless. I am also quite concerned!”
“This…”
Elder Han was slightly stunned. Both Qingyun Sect and Lin Ke were extremely important to Lu Fan. “Lord, rest assured, the many experts of Qingyun Sect will surely be able to hold their own on the battlefield beyond the domain!”
“You don’t understand!” Lu Fan shook his head. “The battlefield beyond the domain is exceptionally perilous, with countless enemy powerhouses, especially the Sea Country eyeing us covetously, and the Black Shadow organization!”
Faced with this, Elder Han did not know how to respond. He truly did not understand the situation on the battlefield beyond the domain, nor the immense dangers there. Even Grandmaster level experts were no more than ants.
As they were conversing, Lu Fan looked towards the courtyard, as if guests had arrived.
“Lord Lu!”
Han Bing cupped his fists and said, “The Fourth Elder requests your presence!”
“Visiting so late at night, for what reason?” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes.
He was on good terms with the elders of the Dragon Country but did not wish to enter the Dragon Country headquarters to avoid gossip. However, Han Bing’s solo visit tonight seemed to have a special significance.
“Even I don’t know the specifics!” Han Bing gave a wry smile. “But since the Fourth Elder requests it, I presume Lord Lu will not refuse, right!”
“That is natural!” Lu Fan nodded. The Fourth Elder wanting to see him at this time likely meant there was something important.
Seeing Lu Fan about to leave, Elder Han frowned. “Lord, please be careful!”
“Elder Han, rest assured. If the Fourth Elder wishes to see me, nothing will happen!” Lu Fan waved his hand.
After Lu Fan left, Elder Han remained quite worried. Although Lu Fan was on good terms with the Dragon Country elders, he had undoubtedly offended Medicine King Valley.
If the Dragon Country could not withstand the pressure and handed Lu Fan over, it would be troublesome.
However, this was all his speculation. As for the specifics, he did not know.
Leaving Jiang Jing Long Ting, Lu Fan looked at Han Bing. “Where is the Fourth Elder now?”
“At the Dragon Capital Headquarters!”
Han Bing’s expression was serious. “Please follow me, Lord Lu!”
“Dragon Capital Headquarters?” Lu Fan’s expression shifted slightly.
He had not intended to enter the headquarters easily, but since Han Bing had come personally and it was the Fourth Elder’s invitation, it would be inappropriate not to go.
After some travel, the two arrived at the outskirts of Dragon Capital. Han Bing smiled and said, “We are about to reach the headquarters. Please blindfold yourself, Lord!”
Lu Fan looked around and, following the rules, covered his eyes with a black veil.
The Dragon Country Headquarters was a core area, and ordinary people could not easily enter. Even members of the Dragon Group might not know its location.
Even Han Bing had to blindfold his eyes, which showed how much the Dragon Country valued its headquarters.
“You two, follow me!”
An aged voice sounded. Lu Fan and Han Bing walked forward, guided by their senses, following the old man.
As they walked, Lu Fan and Han Bing felt a chilling wind, and strange sounds occasionally disrupted their hearing, seemingly to conceal something.
“You need not worry. Just follow me with peace of mind!”
The old man spoke, his words calm.
“Who is he? Why can’t I sense his aura’s strength?” Lu Fan asked in surprise.
“He is the Headquarters Usher. His strength may not be weaker than any of the elders!” Han Bing said repeatedly. “Even I have never seen an Usher. I only know that whenever we come to the headquarters, it is the Usher who leads the way!”
“How mysterious!” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. “If there’s an opportunity, I’d like to exchange pointers!”
Han Bing stood to the side, his face instantly becoming awkward. He had not expected Lu Fan to speak like that.
Within the Dragon Country, perhaps only Lu Fan dared to say such a thing. Ushers throughout the years had been extremely powerful beings, whom even the elders dared not offend lightly.
After some walking, the Usher suddenly stopped. “The headquarters has been reached. You may remove your veils!”
Lu Fan removed his veil and looked around but saw no one.
Han Bing smiled wryly. “Lord, you may not know, but Ushers appear and disappear mysteriously and are not easily seen. This is to protect the Dragon Country Headquarters!”
“I truly didn’t expect the Dragon Country to have so many hidden experts!”
Lu Fan exclaimed. “It seems the Dragon Country is not as simple as I imagined!”
“As a nation, there are things outsiders naturally cannot see,” Han Bing nodded slightly, smiling.
Shortly after, Lu Fan followed Han Bing and arrived beside a grand hall. The Fourth Elder was already waiting.