Long Yi trembled slightly. Lu Fan's words sent a warm current through him. It was the first time he had been trusted so much.
"This world is far more cruel than you imagine!"
Long Yi said coldly, "Striving to become stronger is the only way out, especially for people like you who possess ancient bloodlines. You will surely contend in martial arts in the future!"
"Thank you for the reminder!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. Long Yi's words also made him feel a surge of excitement.
Lu Fan returned to his room. Lin Ke had already recovered and looked vibrant, a completely different person from before.
"Xiao Fan, I'm all better now!" Lin Ke smiled. "Now you don't have to worry!"
"Xiao Ke, try punching me!" Lu Fan said seriously.
"Punch you?"
Lin Ke froze, his expression slightly surprised, not understanding Lu Fan's intention.
"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 punch you to death!"
Lin Ke said awkwardly, "I have a feeling that this punch will have an extraordinary power!"
"It's alright!"
Lu Fan chuckled, "Even a War Emperor expert couldn't kill me with one punch! Just punch with all your might!"
"That's right! Xiao Ke, even if you awaken your bloodline, you can't possibly harm Mr. Lu," Jiang Meili said with a light laugh. "His strength is extraordinary, with few rivals in the Dragon Country."
"Since that's the case, then I'll punch!"
Lin Ke nodded solemnly. He felt his strength surge, possibly related to the jade pendant on his body, and he was eager to test the power of his punch.
Lu Fan nodded slightly, standing upright. He was also very curious about how strong Lin Ke's awakened bloodline power was.
Boom...
A loud noise echoed through the Jiang Jing Long Ting. Lu Fan in the room was suddenly blasted out, passing directly through the wall and crashing into a flowerbed in the courtyard, looking quite disheveled.
Long Yi, who was admiring flowers, saw the scene before him with a strange expression. Lu Fan, who was comparable to a War Emperor, being sent flying with a single punch was truly astonishing.
"Xiao Fan!"
Lin Ke rushed out, his face filled with panic. He never expected his strength to be so immense, pushing Lu Fan back more than ten meters.
Jiang Meili also followed, filled with worry. She also hadn't expected Lin Ke's strength to be so great. If she had known, she wouldn't have let Lin Ke test it.
"I'm fine!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and walked out of the flowerbed. "Your strength is too great! You almost killed me!"
"I already told you my strength is immense!"
Lin Ke said worriedly, "Are you really okay?"
"Of course, I'm fine!"
Lu Fan said with surprise, "With such great strength, you can protect yourself from now on!"
"I don't want to!" Lin Ke said coquettishly. "I want you to protect me. That's how I feel safe!"
Jiang Meili and Long Yi stood aside, looking somewhat awkward. Being caught off guard by their public display of affection was too much for them.
As night fell, Lu Fan sat cross-legged in his room, recuperating. Now possessing the strength of a War Emperor, he was considered a top expert in the Dragon Country's visible circles. However, he was well aware that in many other countries, there were far more powerful existences, and a moment of carelessness could lead to mortal danger.
"Xiao Fan, I made you chicken soup!"
Lin Ke walked in. "I feel very guilty for hurting you today!"
"Chicken soup?"
Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. "You're very thoughtful!"
"Of course. No matter what, I am your wife!"
Lin Ke nodded and smiled. "Now that I have such great strength, I can protect you from now on. Every time I see you fighting, my heart tightens!"
"Silly girl, don't worry. I will still protect you in the future, even if your strength surpasses mine!" Lu Fan said seriously.
Lin Ke nestled in Lu Fan's arms like a little bird, her face beaming with a smile.
Meanwhile, in a forest in the Dragon Capital, a pillar of fire shot up into the sky, only to dissipate moments later, like a signal flare, attracting the attention of many.
Long Yi, enjoying the cool air in the courtyard, looked towards the place where the fire had erupted, his brow furrowing slightly. He slowly stood up. It was a signal flare from the Azure Dragon Academy, usually only used in emergencies.
If his guess was correct, something must have happened.
Within the forest, Long San discarded the signal flare and smiled, "The signal flare has been sent. Long Yi will definitely come. When that time comes, you all must be prepared!"
"Senior Sister Long San, rest assured. We will do our best!"
Numerous disciples spoke out. They were all War King experts, some even at the peak of War King. If they attacked together, it was not impossible to capture Long Yi.
"Senior Sister Long Er, tonight all depends on you!"
Long San narrowed her eyes. "If successful, you will be the senior disciple of the Azure Dragon Academy!"
"Don't worry, I won't be soft-hearted!" Long Er said coldly. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Long San nodded slightly, a hint of joy in her eyes. After dealing with Long Yi, she could naturally become the second senior disciple, but her ambitions did not stop there.
Not long after, Long Yi's figure appeared in the forest, her eyes 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 to return to the Azure Dragon Academy to report?"
"Do I need your instruction on how I do things?"
Long Yi said coldly, "Without important matters, private use of signal flares is forbidden. This is the rule of the Azure Dragon Academy. Your actions, do you have ulterior motives?"
"Senior Sister, you worry too much."
Long Er spoke, "Long San just has this temper, but it is indeed time to return to the Azure Dragon Academy. Senior Sister, did you obtain the Starfall Stone?"
Long Yi's brow furrowed. She had been getting along quite well with Lu Fan and the others these past few days. She wouldn't make things difficult for Lu Fan. However, their mission this time was to obtain the Starfall Stone, and failure to complete it would likely bring them disaster.
"I have investigated. The Starfall Stone is not with that kid!" 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, you're defending him. Could it be you've taken a liking to him?"
"Who allowed you to speak to me like that?"
Long Yi's aura surged instantly. She glared at Long San and grabbed her by the neck. "Believe it or not, I'll make sure you have no whole corpse right now!"
Seeing the terrifying scene before her, Long San was completely frightened. The reason Long Yi could become their senior disciple was naturally due to her exceptional abilities.
"Senior Sister, please show mercy!" Long Er quickly said.