Lu Fan spoke no further, leading everyone to Tianquan Villa and instructing Han Yunhai to prepare a banquet.
Regardless of the outcome, they had dealt a heavy blow to a Sea Nation elder today, which was a joyous occasion for the Dragon Nation.
Meanwhile, within the Sea Nation's territory, the leading elder in black stopped and glared at Elder Shangguan, "Who authorized you to act? You caused such a commotion. If I hadn't received word, you would have died in the Dragon Nation."
"I didn't expect it to turn out like this," Elder Shangguan replied helplessly. "That brat's combat power suddenly surged. There must be something strange about it. With my strength, I should have easily killed him."
"He is merely an individual, but the Dragon Nation is a nation," the elder in black said coldly. "The Sea Nation has countless strong individuals; dealing with the Dragon Nation is not difficult. However, it's one thing to kill a thousand enemies and another to harm oneself eight hundred times. The situation on the outer battlefield is unclear. Do you truly wish to provoke a war between the two nations?"
"So what if war breaks out!" Elder Shangguan retorted coldly. "I am willing to be the vanguard. As long as we can conquer the Dragon Nation, the Sea Nation will no longer need to reside in that tiny place, nor worry about future problems!"
"Nonsense!" the elder in black said sternly. "Everything must be considered with the bigger picture in mind. The Sea Nation is developing and growing stronger, and it will not be confined to islands forever! You should understand this!"
"Of course, I understand!" Elder Shangguan nodded.
"Currently, various nations are coveting the Dragon Nation, especially," the elder in black stated coldly. "It's likely that someone will make a move soon, as the strongholds occupied by the Dragon Nation possess rich resources."
Elder Shangguan nodded, a sinister smile appearing on his face.
If they could leverage other nations, they would achieve their goals with no effort, which would be a great convenience for them.
Inside Tianquan Villa in Jiangnan, after everyone had enjoyed a hearty meal, they settled down to stay at the villa.
Lu Fan then went to Uncle Fu's room, his expression growing more solemn.
"Young Master!"
Uncle Fu quickly rose, "Why have you come?"
"Uncle Fu, no need to be surprised!" Lu Fan smiled. "I have something I don't understand, so I've come to ask!"
"Please speak, Young Master. If this old servant knows, I will surely tell you!" Uncle Fu nodded solemnly.
Lu Fan slowly took out the Starfall Stone from his embrace. "This was given to me by Uncle Fu, an heirloom of the Lu family! If it weren't for the Starfall Stone today, I fear I would have been unable to escape disaster. Does Uncle Fu know anything about this item?"
"This..."
Uncle Fu's expression shifted. "The Starfall Stone is a family heirloom of the Lu family. Perhaps the destruction of the Lu family back then was related to the Starfall Stone!"
"It seems my guess was correct!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "This makes things clear!"
"Has the Young Master discovered something?" Uncle Fu asked in surprise.
"Du Qianqiu controls the Black Shadow organization, which rivals the Dragon Nation. How could he have had any dealings with the Lu family!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "What he truly wanted was likely this Starfall Stone!"
"If that's the case, Young Master, you must be careful!" Uncle Fu said with a solemn expression. "The Patriarch in the netherworld would never wish for the Young Master to be harmed!"
"Rest assured, Uncle Fu!"
Lu Fan smiled. "I will be fine!"
Uncle Fu nodded slightly. He was merely the butler of the Lu family back then, and he didn't know much about why the Lu family was annihilated.
As Lu Fan was leaving, he turned back and smiled, "I have dispatched a Grandmaster to guard Tianquan Villa. This will ensure Uncle Fu's safety from now on!"
"This..."
Uncle Fu was somewhat moved. What kind of existence was a Grandmaster, yet one was sent to protect him? Wasn't this adding unnecessary trouble?
After Lu Fan left, Uncle Fu showed a hint of emotion.
He remembered that even the powerful Lu family back then did not possess the brilliance Lu Fan had now. He could even stand shoulder to shoulder with Dragon Nation elders. The Lu family had indeed produced a true dragon.
"Lord Lu, would you like another drink?"
In the pavilion of Tianquan Villa, Long Aotian smiled, "After all, opportunities are rare!"
Looking at the gazes of the Dragon Group members, Lu Fan smiled faintly and then approached the pavilion. "You all have such refined taste. I heard that the Dragon Group has a very busy schedule, yet you have time to drink here."
"Lord Lu, you may not know this," Jianying said with a smile. "Generally, the city administrators control matters within the Dragon Nation. The Dragon Group is quite relaxed, unless something major happens, then our duties become busy."
"I see!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Since you have so much leisure time, why not accompany me to do something?"
"Lord Lu, as long as you give us an order, we will naturally comply," Long Aotian said, cupping his fist.
"I wish to visit the outer battlefield, it will only take a few days," Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders. "Would you be willing to lead the way?"
The Dragon Group members exchanged glances, their brows furrowing slightly. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak this way.
They knew very well that Lu Fan had enmity with the Black Shadow organization on the outer battlefield. This trip to the outer battlefield was likely for revenge.
"Lord Lu's current strength is extraordinary. He may have already broken through to War Spirit, possibly even reaching War King," Long Aotian said, cupping his fist. "With such formidable strength, dealing with the Black Shadow organization should not be difficult!"
"Since that's the case, you can lead me there," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "The enmity from eighteen years ago should be resolved soon."
"Currently, various nations are coveting the Dragon Nation, and the Black Shadow organization has considerable strength on the outer battlefield. If Lord Lu goes rashly, it might be detrimental to the Dragon Nation," Long Aotian stated frankly.
"Indeed, most of the Black Shadow organization members are martial arts experts from the Dragon Nation. They are considered a part of the Dragon Nation," Han Bing added. "If we go, it might cause the Black Shadow organization to misunderstand the Dragon Nation, or even worse, to stab us in the back during a national conflict."
"Since you have so many concerns, then I'll pretend I didn't say anything," Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders. "Tianquan Villa has plenty of Osmanthus wine; you can enjoy it to your heart's content!"
Seeing Lu Fan about to leave, Han Bing followed him. He knew Lu Fan's intentions, but he also understood that now was not the best time.
Lu Fan came to the lake by Tianquan Villa and slowly sat down.
"Sir, a gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years. Why rush?" Han Bing said. "Now that the Sea Nation and the Dragon Nation are in opposition, rashly attacking the Black Shadow organization will inevitably lead to disaster."
"I didn't intend for you to take action," Lu Fan stated directly. "I only wanted you to show me the way!"
"If Lord Lu wishes to go, I will accompany you tonight," Han Bing said solemnly. "But Sir must not act rashly. The outer battlefield is not like the Dragon Nation. There are countless experts there, and the Black Shadow organization has many leaders with unfathomable strength."
"Are you truly willing to take me there?"
Lu Fan's face lit up with joy. He was unfamiliar with the outer battlefield and was somewhat curious. He also wanted to know the specific strongholds of the Black Shadow organization.
"As long as Sir keeps his promise, there will be no problem," Han Bing nodded seriously, understanding Lu Fan's intentions.
"I promise you, I will not make a move once we reach the outer battlefield."
Lu Fan nodded solemnly, his joy evident. The outer battlefield had numerous strongholds and many enemy experts. Without knowing the terrain, entering the outer realm could be quite dangerous.