"Is that true?"
Steward Zhao blinked slightly, a smile appearing on his lips. If that were the case, it would naturally be for the best.
"Your strength is above both of ours. If you truly wanted to deal with us, it would be a simple matter. Even if this Royal Seal came into my hands, it shouldn't be able to threaten you, right?" Lu Fan shrugged, speaking with a rather meaningful air.
"You're right, kid!" Steward Zhao nodded, directly taking out the Northwest Royal Seal and holding it out to Lu Fan, appearing quite calm.
After Lu Fan received the Northwest Royal Seal, a surge of spiritual energy flowed from his palm, expanding continuously and appearing exceptionally vigorous.
Before long, the Northwest Royal Seal in Lu Fan's hand gradually expanded, finally emitting a faint blue light and hovering in the palm of his hand.
"The Northwest Royal Seal was blessed by the Lord of the Heavenly Court. Only the true Northwest King can summon the Northwest Royal Seal!"
With surprise in his eyes, Steward Zhao said repeatedly, "Your subordinate greets the Northwest King!"
At that very moment, Steward Zhao knelt down, tears streaming down his face. He had managed the Northwest Royal Mansion for many years without a Northwest King presiding over it. Now that the Northwest King had finally arrived, he felt a mix of emotions.
Meanwhile, many guards, filled with panic, quickly knelt down. They had not expected Lu Fan to truly be the Northwest King, which was quite a blow to them.
However, at this moment, Lu Fan looked towards Steward Zhao, "Where is Ling'er? Where is he now?"
"This..."
Steward Zhao's expression changed, even becoming somewhat embarrassed. Ling'er had come with the Northwest Royal Seal that day, but he had not believed her at all because Ling'er could not control the Northwest Royal Seal. Thus, he had captured her, feeling a mix of emotions.
Before long, Lu Fan's eyes shifted slightly, and his gaze fell back on Steward Zhao, appearing somewhat displeased.
At the same time, Steward Zhao's expression flickered slightly, and he quickly said, "I'll go and fetch him now!"
Steward Zhao left dejectedly, and Lu Fan directly took up residence in the Northwest Royal Mansion.
Before long, Ling'er appeared before Lu Fan, though she looked somewhat disheveled. Having been confined for the past few days, she felt extremely stifled.
"Are you alright?" Lu Fan asked, his expression serious.
"I'm fine. I've been worried about you these past few days, fearing something might happen to you!" Ling'er said earnestly, her expression shifting slightly.
"Don't worry, things are different now. It's much better!"
Liu Ruyan smiled, "He is already a Martial Emperor level expert, so not many people can harm him. You don't need to worry too much!"
"Martial Emperor?"
Ling'er sensed the aura around Lu Fan, and a smile appeared on her lips, "It really is Martial Emperor. You've finally broken through!"
"Naturally!"
Lu Fan nodded and smiled, a smile appearing on his lips, "From now on, in this Northwest region, I will be your pillar of support!"
"Look at you getting all proud. He almost couldn't even get through the door just now!" Liu Ruyan shook her head and taunted him.
Facing these words, Lu Fan gave an embarrassed smile. As the Northwest King, he was indeed somewhat awkward, having been blocked by his own people.
"My Lord, you have just taken office. I have already sent out invitations, and soon the various city lords of the Northwest territory will come to congratulate you!"
Steward Zhao clasped his hands and said, "Old servant will be at your service!"
"You've thought of everything!"
Lu Fan nodded, "But this is good. It will allow me to meet the various city lords and get acquainted. As for the Lord of Dragon City, he will be directly escorted to the Royal City!"
"Why is that?" Steward Zhao blinked, appearing somewhat surprised.
"The Lord of Dragon City disregards the law and has illegally used tax spirit stones, so he has already been imprisoned by me within Dragon City!" Lu Fan stated.
"If that is truly the case, this matter might be troublesome!" Steward Zhao shook his head, "Dragon City is his territory. He likely knew that his ancestor had arrived at the Royal City and had already planned an escape route. How could he wait for us to capture him!"
"What you say has merit!" Lu Fan nodded, "In that case, dispatch experts to apprehend him. We must capture him!"
"My Lord, rest assured, we will not tolerate this matter!"
Steward Zhao nodded solemnly, not daring to delay in the slightest regarding Lu Fan's orders.
Lu Fan said nothing more, but he still felt some concern, as this matter was not trivial. It might not be easy to control the Lord of Dragon City.
Before long, Steward Zhao dispatched experts to Dragon City to capture the person.
Within Dragon City, the Lord of Dragon City had already made his plans and left Dragon City with many spirit stones.
He had originally thought that Lu Fan would not quibble with him and would let him off the hook, but now it seemed unlikely. He had already received news that Lu Fan had sent experts to apprehend him, which was likely a disaster for him.
In the following days, Lu Fan handled various matters within the Royal Mansion and improved the people's livelihoods.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan shook her head and smiled, "I can see it now. You've become addicted to being the Northwest King since arriving in this Northwest region, you're taking it so seriously!"
"There's no other way. Since I am the Northwest King, I naturally know my responsibilities!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "Don't laugh at me, this is a helpless situation!"
"Yes, yes, yes, you're right!" Liu Ruyan nodded, a smile appearing on her lips.
However, at this moment, Steward Zhao walked in, his expression not very good, "Master, it has been investigated and confirmed that the Lord of Dragon City has absconded. The many experts we dispatched are pursuing this person!"
"The Lord of Dragon City is guilty of heinous crimes. We cannot let him escape!" Lu Fan's expression was serious as he looked at Steward Zhao.
Steward Zhao nodded solemnly, not daring to delay in the slightest. He naturally had to obey Lu Fan's orders to the best of his ability and dared not disobey in the slightest.
Meanwhile, the city lords of the various Northwest cities, upon hearing of the Northwest King's ascension, all rushed to the Northwest Royal Mansion, not daring to delay. After all, they were very clear that pleasing the Northwest King was urgent.
Lu Fan, just after taking office, had ordered the pursuit of the Lord of Dragon City, which made them very worried. If they offended Lu Fan at this time, it would likely be a disaster.
However, Lu Fan was unconcerned about these matters, as if in his eyes, he did not take them seriously at all.
After a few days, the entire Northwest Royal City was decorated with lanterns and streamers. The arrival of the Northwest King caused them to cheer endlessly.
Especially after Lu Fan's arrival, he reformed various decisions throughout the Northwest territory, instantly earning the favor of many people. At least they could feel that this Northwest King was working for their benefit.