After they left, the old eccentric looked at Lu Fan, "You brat, you're amazing! You even dare to snub them!"
"It's not that I don't show respect, it's that their strength is insufficient!" Lu Fan stated directly, "As a general of the Dragon Country, one cannot be the slightest bit careless. Otherwise, how can one shoulder great responsibilities in the future!"
"Why do you always sound like a leader when you speak, kid?" The old eccentric shot him a look, "It's really unsettling!"
"Ahem!"
Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. After the battle at Baiyun Peak, he had experienced a great deal. With the addition of many experts from Qingyun Sect now, Lu Fan felt a sense of joy in his heart.
"Lord Lu, would you like to invite them to stay for dinner before they leave?" asked the Gu family head.
"You are the head of the Gu family, so this decision naturally rests with you." Lu Fan smiled lightly, "After all, this is the Gu family. How can I steal the spotlight!"
The Gu family head was momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded and walked towards Han Bing and the others, "My lords, the Gu family has prepared a banquet. Why not dine together!"
"Is this Lord Lu's intention?"
Jian Ying glanced at him, "If this is your personal intention, we wouldn't agree!"
"Naturally, it is Lord Lu's intention!"
The Gu family head nodded quickly, not daring to offend in the slightest.
"Since it is Lord Lu's intention, we really cannot refuse the meal." Han Bing nodded with satisfaction and then stayed with the others.
By nighttime, several tables were set up in the Gu family courtyard, looking quite lavish.
"Lord Lu, the Martial Arts Tournament has concluded! What are your plans for the future?" Beidou asked, raising his cup.
"Return to Chuzhou!" Lu Fan smiled, "Rest and recuperate, and when my strength improves further, I will go to the extraterrestrial battlefield!"
"With your strength, Lord, you are already formidable!" Beidou flattered, "If you were to join the Dragon Country, with their capabilities, dealing with the Black Shadow organization should not be a major problem."
"There is no need for that!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "To borrow the Dragon Country's might would be to borrow the Dragon Country's destiny. This is my personal matter, and it should not be so!"
"Lord truly sees clearly." Jian Ying cupped his fist, "We were the ones who were short-sighted."
"You are people of the Dragon Country, and I am also a person of the Dragon Country." Lu Fan stated frankly, "If the Dragon Country faces danger, I, Lu Fan, will not shirk my responsibility. Even if I don't join the Dragon Country, I am still a part of it!"
"With your words, Lord, we can finally rest easy." Han Bing cupped his fist, "Lord Lu truly sees further than us. Our vision is too narrow!"
"You don't need to say that. I am merely stating facts!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and simultaneously picked up a cup of Osmanthus wine, "This time, we managed to kill a War Spirit level expert from the Sea Country. It can be considered a victory. Let us raise a toast to celebrate!"
"Let us raise a toast to celebrate!"
The others also raised their cups, their eyes filled with joy. War Spirit level experts possessed great destructive power on the extraterrestrial battlefield. With the Sea Country losing so many strong individuals at once, they would certainly not dare to act rashly.
"Actually, I've always been curious, just how strong is the Dragon Country's overall power?" Gu Wen asked, "Why do people from other countries dare to invade so easily?"
Han Bing and the others exchanged glances, their brows furrowing slightly. When it came to the Dragon Country's national strength, it was perhaps a sensitive topic for them.
"To be frank, in ancient times, the Dragon Country was vast and prosperous, with all nations paying tribute. Nowadays, it has declined."
"Indeed!" Jian Ying nodded, "This is also why we pay so much attention to all of you. You are all the future of the Dragon Country, and any martial arts master is of great importance to the Dragon Country!"
Everyone present was filled with righteous indignation. As people of the Dragon Country, how could they tolerate invasion from other nations.
"If the Dragon Country needs us in the future, I will repay it with my life!" Gu Wen said solemnly.
The others also nodded, stating that as long as the Dragon Country needed them, they would not hesitate.
"Since the Dragon Country's overall strength is not sufficient, why not cultivate more experts?" Han Qiushui asked in surprise, "Under normal circumstances, if a nation's strength is weak, how can it oppose others!"
"In order to obtain more resources, martial arts masters of the Dragon Country fight bravely on the extraterrestrial battlefield!" Han Bing's eyes were firm, "If our ancestors had not occupied strategic points and obtained some resources, the Dragon Country would have been in great danger long ago."
"Indeed, the extraterrestrial battlefield is extremely terrifying!"
Gu Long stated directly, "If you all head to the extraterrestrial battlefield in the future, you must be extra careful!"
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with seriousness. They had never entered the extraterrestrial battlefield, but they knew that while it was a place with abundant resources, it was also extremely dangerous.
Martial Grandmasters might be the most powerful beings in the Dragon Country, but on the extraterrestrial battlefield, they were as common as fish in a river, utterly insignificant.
"I truly didn't expect the extraterrestrial battlefield to be so thrilling." Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "If possible, I will definitely go and experience it myself in the future."
Han Bing and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with anticipation. Lu Fan was exceptionally talented. If he were to undergo experiences on the extraterrestrial battlefield, he would undoubtedly grow greatly in the future.
"We will eagerly await Lord Lu!" Jian Ying smiled, "After all, we have spent time on the extraterrestrial battlefield. Perhaps it will be of help to Lord Lu in the future!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. Although he wanted to go to the extraterrestrial battlefield, he would never venture in lightly without sufficient strength.
Only now did he truly understand that there was always someone better, and even with his current strength, Lu Fan would face considerable trouble if he encountered a powerful opponent.
By nightfall, everyone had left the Gu family. Lu Fan was instantly at ease and looked at Lin Xiaojia, "We'll be returning to Chuzhou tomorrow. Are you reluctant?"
"I am indeed a bit reluctant." Lin Xiaojia nodded, "I've met many friends in Zhongzhou, but being able to follow Brother Lu makes me content."
"Master, I will accompany you this time!" Han Qiushui spoke up, "As your disciple, I naturally must follow my master."
"You're coming too?"
Lu Fan looked embarrassed, "Weren't you always in Jiangbei?"
"Grandpa said that the Han family affairs don't require my attention." Han Qiushui stated directly, "I can follow you from now on!"
"Since you wish to follow, then come along!" Lu Fan waved his hand helplessly.
"Master, what are your plans upon returning to Chuzhou?" Gu Wen asked softly, "After all, the incident this time caused quite a stir! Your reputation has spread throughout the Dragon Country."
"What good is a great reputation," Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "My great revenge is still unavenged! After returning to Chuzhou, I will go into seclusion!"
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with seriousness. Since Lu Fan was preparing to enter seclusion, they naturally had to do the same. After all, in order to keep pace with Lu Fan, they could not afford to lag behind.
Late at night, Lu Fan approached the old eccentric, "Do you want to come back with me?"
"Of course!" The old eccentric took a sip of Osmanthus wine, "Where else would I go if not with you!"