Long Yi trembled slightly. Lu Fan’s words earlier sent a wave of warmth through him; it was the first time anyone had trusted him so much.
“This world is far more brutal than you imagine!”
Long Yi said coldly, “Becoming stronger is the only way out, especially for people like you who possess ancient bloodlines. You will inevitably face martial arts rivalries in the future!”
“Thank you for the reminder!” Lu Fan nodded slightly. Long Yi’s words also ignited his fighting spirit.
Lu Fan returned to his room. Lin Ke had already recovered, appearing vibrant and full of life, a stark contrast to moments before.
“Xiao Fan, I’m all better now!” Lin Ke said with a smile. “You don’t have to worry anymore!”
“Xiao Ke, try punching me!” Lu Fan said seriously.
“Punch you?”
Lin Ke froze, his expression one of mild surprise, unsure of Lu Fan’s intentions.
“Yes, punch me!” Lu Fan nodded solemnly. “If your ancient bloodline has truly awakened, you are likely no ordinary person now!”
“I’m afraid I’ll hit you to death!”
Lin Ke said sheepishly, “I have a feeling that this punch would be incredibly powerful!”
“It’s alright!”
Lu Fan chuckled, “Even a peak Battle Sovereign couldn’t kill me with a single punch! Just give it your best shot!”
“That’s right! Xiao Ke, even if your bloodline has awakened, you couldn’t possibly harm Mr. Lu,” Jiang Meili said with a light laugh. “His strength is extraordinary, with few rivals within the Dragon Country.”
“In that case, I’ll throw a punch!”
Lin Ke nodded gravely. He felt a surge of power coursing through him, possibly related to the jade pendant he wore, and was eager to test the strength of his punch.
Lu Fan nodded slightly, standing straight. He was also very curious about how powerful Lin Ke’s awakened bloodline power truly was.
*Boom…*
A loud explosion echoed through Jiangjing Longting. Lu Fan, who was in the room, was suddenly sent flying, smashing through the wall and landing in a flower bed in the courtyard, looking quite disheveled.
Long Yi, who was admiring flowers, watched this scene with a strange expression. Lu Fan, who was comparable to a Battle Sovereign, being sent flying with a single punch was truly astonishing.
“Xiao Fan!”
Lin Ke rushed out, his face filled with panic. He had never imagined his strength would be so immense, sending Lu Fan flying back more than ten meters.
Jiang Meili followed closely, filled with concern. She hadn’t anticipated Lin Ke’s power to be this great, and if she had known, she wouldn’t have let him test it.
“I’m fine!”
Lu Fan waved his hand, emerging from the flower bed. “Your strength is too immense! You almost killed me!”
“I already told you, my strength is immense!”
Lin Ke said worriedly, “Are you really alright?”
“Of course, I’m fine!”
Lu Fan exclaimed with surprise, “With such great strength, you can protect yourself from now on!”
“I don’t want to!” Lin Ke pouted, “I want you to protect me; that’s how I feel safe!”
Jiang Meili and Long Yi stood by, looking somewhat awkward. Being caught off guard by such a display of affection was too much for them.
As night fell, Lu Fan sat cross-legged in his room, recuperating. He now possessed Battle Sovereign strength, making him a top expert in the Dragon Country’s visible ranks. However, he was well aware that in many other nations, far more formidable beings existed, and a single misstep could cost him his life.
“Xiao Fan, I made you chicken soup!”
Lin Ke entered the room. “I feel very guilty for injuring you today!”
“Chicken soup?”
Lu Fan smiled sheepishly, “You’re very thoughtful!”
“Of course, no matter what, I am your wife!”
Lin Ke nodded with a smile. “Now that I have such great power, I can protect you. My heart tightens every time I see you fighting others!”
“Silly girl, don’t worry, I will still protect you, even if your strength surpasses mine!” Lu Fan said earnestly.
Lin Ke nestled like a little bird in Lu Fan’s arms, her face beaming with a smile.
Meanwhile, in a forest within the Dragon Capital, a ball of fire shot up into the sky, only to dissipate moments later, much like a signal flare, attracting considerable attention.
Long Yi, resting in the courtyard, observed the fiery ascent and frowned slightly. She slowly stood up. This was a signal flare from the Azure Dragon Academy, typically used only in emergencies.
If her guess was correct, something must have happened.
Within the forest, Long San discarded the signal flare and smiled, “The signal flare has been fired. Long Yi will definitely come. When that happens, you must be prepared!”
“Senior Sister Long San, rest assured, we will give our all!”
Numerous disciples responded. They were all Battle King experts, some even at the peak of Battle King. If they attacked together, it was not impossible to capture Long Yi.
“Senior Sister Long Er, tonight, it’s all up to you!”
Long San narrowed her eyes, “If we succeed, you will be the Senior Sister of the Azure Dragon Academy!”
“Don’t worry, I won’t be merciful!” Long Er said coldly. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”
Long San nodded with a hint of joy. After dealing with Long Yi, she could naturally become Long Er. However, her ambitions extended far beyond that.
Not long after, Long Yi appeared in the forest, her gaze turning stern. “What happened? Why was the signal flare fired?”
“Senior Sister Long Yi, I fired the signal flare,” Long San said. “We’ve been out for quite some time. Isn’t it time we returned to the Azure Dragon Academy to report?”
“Does it concern you how I conduct my business?”
Long Yi retorted coldly, “Unless there is a critical matter, private deployment of signal flares is forbidden. This is the rule of the Azure Dragon Academy. Are you harboring ulterior motives with such actions?”
“Senior Sister is overthinking.”
Long Er interjected, “Long San is just temperamental, but it is indeed time to return to the Azure Dragon Academy. Senior Sister, have you obtained the Starfall Stone?”
Long Yi frowned. She had been getting along well with Lu Fan and the others during these days and had no intention of troubling Lu Fan. However, their mission this time was to obtain the Starfall Stone, and failure to do so could spell disaster for them.
“I have investigated. The Starfall Stone is not with that brat!” Long Yi stated. “We will return to the academy to report in a few days.”
“Senior Sister Long Yi, you’re not joking with me, are you?”
Long San chuckled, “The Starfall Stone is in his hands. Senior Sister, are you defending him because you fancy him?”
“Who allowed you to speak to me like that?”
Long Yi’s aura erupted instantly, and she lunged at Long San, grabbing her by the neck. “Believe it or not, I will turn you into ashes right now!”
Seeing the terrifying scene before her, Long San was completely intimidated. The reason Long Yi had become their Senior Sister was undoubtedly due to her exceptional abilities.
“Senior Sister, please show mercy!” Long Er quickly said.