The Emissary nodded slightly, not saying much more.
After leaving the Dragon Country's forbidden grounds, Lu Fan arrived at the main hall of the Dragon Country headquarters. He looked at the Fourth Elder with confusion, "I saw the Fourth Elder flattering the Emissary so much. Does the Emissary have a higher status than the Fourth Elder in the Dragon Country?"
"That's incorrect!"
The Fourth Elder waved his hand, "In the Dragon Country, the elders have the highest status, but the Emissary is also very important in the country. After all, the Emissary has been here since I entered the Dragon Country headquarters!"
"Since the elder entered the Dragon Country headquarters?" Lu Fan frowned slightly, "Doesn't that mean the Emissary is already very old?"
"It's not just me!" The Fourth Elder smiled faintly, "Even when the Grand Elder and the others entered the Dragon Country headquarters, the Emissary was still there. That's why I am so respectful towards him!"
"It seems this Emissary is not simple!" Lu Fan's expression became solemn, "I can't sense any aura from him, but I feel a sense of danger. His strength is probably not ordinary. If the Dragon Country is in trouble, the Emissary would be a great combat force!"
"You're wrong, kid!" The Fourth Elder waved his hand, "Even if a strong enemy from another country comes to the heartland of the Dragon Country, the Emissary will not leave the Dragon Country headquarters because his duty is to guard the headquarters. As for other matters within the headquarters, they have nothing to do with him!"
"Isn't the Emissary a person of the Dragon Country?" Lu Fan was confused, "If so, it should be natural for the Emissary to help when the Dragon Country is in trouble!"
"I don't even understand these matters. After all, this is an ancient rule. Furthermore, each Emissary must serve for a hundred years before the next one can take over!" the Fourth Elder stated frankly, "As for where the retired Emissary went, there is no record in the ancient texts of the Dragon Country headquarters!"
Lu Fan became even more curious and his interest in the Dragon Country headquarters instantly piqued.
Perhaps the Dragon Country was not as simple as it appeared. According to such regulations, the true high-ranking officials of the Dragon Country might not just be these elders. There might even be someone controlling everything within the forbidden grounds of the Dragon Country headquarters.
Lu Fan was slightly surprised by this thought. If that were the case, there would definitely be many powerful individuals within the Dragon Country headquarters, which would represent the foundation of a country.
However, it made sense. The Dragon Country had a long history. If there were peerless experts hidden within the Dragon Country headquarters, it would be quite normal.
Perhaps this was why the Cang Qiong Country had been hesitant to act against the Dragon Country, only sending Yan Cangtian to test the waters.
Thinking of this, Lu Fan dared not think further, because he knew very well that the less he knew about these matters, the more beneficial it would be for him. Knowing too much would only cause unnecessary trouble.
"It's already very late tonight. Why don't you stay at the Dragon Country headquarters? It would save you the trouble of rushing back!" the Fourth Elder said, "I'll have someone prepare a bed for you!"
"No need!" Lu Fan smiled, "I am very clear about the rules of the Dragon Country headquarters. Elders who are not members of the Dragon Country headquarters cannot stay overnight easily, otherwise, it would be a violation of the rules!"
"You know the rules quite well, kid!" The Fourth Elder gave him a look, "Since I invited you here, it feels a bit awkward for you to leave like this!"
"It's alright!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. Tomorrow is the celebration ceremony, Elder, you must conserve your energy!"
After speaking, Lu Fan then stepped out of the Dragon Country headquarters, appearing to know the way well.
However, after only a few steps, a figure blocked Lu Fan's path. This person was wearing black clothes and was the Emissary of the Dragon Country.
"Emissary, you are not resting so late. Did you come specifically to wait for me?" Lu Fan smiled.
"I've heard about your deeds. You are a very good young man!" The Emissary smiled, "However, the matters of the Dragon Country's forbidden grounds must not be leaked in the slightest. I hope you understand, and do not invite a deadly disaster!"
"Deadly disaster?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "Can the Emissary contact them within the Dragon Country headquarters' forbidden grounds? Otherwise, why would you say that!"
"You ask too much, kid!" The Emissary said coldly, "You just need to know not to intrude into the Dragon Country's forbidden grounds easily in the future, that's enough!"
"What if I insist on doing so?" Lu Fan smiled faintly, "Does the Emissary intend to make a move against me!"
"I'm telling you this for your own good!" The Emissary smiled faintly, "There are some things you don't know. As long as you perform well, you will naturally not be shortchanged in the future!"
Lu Fan frowned. He now felt even more strongly that there must be something fishy going on within the forbidden grounds of the Dragon Country headquarters.
"Since the Emissary has said so, I naturally obey out of respect!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly, and at the same time let out a light laugh. In the blink of an eye, Lu Fan's figure turned into a gust of wind and rushed towards the Emissary.
He wanted to see how strong the Emissary was, especially since his tone was so arrogant, not like someone without strength.
Moreover, the Emissary was replaced every hundred years. How could a normal person live to a hundred? The Emissary was likely of extraordinary origin, but the other elders knew to avoid it and dared not speculate further.
But Lu Fan would not care about that. He wanted to see if the dignified Emissary could truly fight him.
Sensing the sharp gust of wind, the Emissary narrowed his eyes, but he did not seem frightened. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from his original spot. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Lu Fan, "Young fellow, your strength is not bad, but this is the Dragon Country headquarters. Your rash action against the Emissary is a great disrespect!"
"What fast movement!" Lu Fan exclaimed, "As I suspected, Emissary, you are no ordinary person. The techniques I just used, ordinary Battle Kings might not be able to withstand them!"
"Young fellow, there's no need to test me further!" The Emissary waved his hand, "I will not make a move against you, nor will I reveal my strength. Moreover, I am only concerned with matters within the Dragon Country headquarters. As for outside the headquarters, I will not easily interfere. Don't expect me to fight against foreign enemies!"
"I will definitely find out!"
Lu Fan said coldly and then walked towards the outside. He was very frustrated at the moment, because under normal circumstances, in his understanding, the elders of the Dragon Country were the highest authority.
However, the strength displayed by the Emissary far exceeded his imagination. Even if the Fourth Elder made a move, he would undoubtedly be defeated by the Emissary.
It was a pity that Lu Fan's strength was still too weak to suppress the Emissary. Otherwise, there were some things he might have been able to find out.
Seeing Lu Fan's departing figure, the Emissary's expression was indifferent, and he also showed a smile.