After they left, the strange old man looked at Lu Fan, "You brat, you're something else! You actually dared to disrespect them!"
"It's not that I don't respect them, 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 talk like a leader now, you brat?" The strange old man rolled his eyes, "It's really unsettling!"
"Cough, cough!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly. He had experienced a lot since the battle at Baiyun Peak. With the addition of many experts from the Qingyun Sect, Lu Fan felt a sense of joy.
"Lord Lu, would you like to stay for dinner before they leave?" asked the Gu family head.
"You are the head of the Gu family, so this matter should naturally be decided by you," Lu Fan said with a light smile. "After all, this is the Gu family's place. How can I steal the spotlight!"
The Gu family head was slightly stunned, then quickly nodded and walked towards Han Bing and the others, "Esteemed sirs, the Gu family has prepared a banquet. Why not dine together!"
"Is this Lord Lu's intention?"
Jian Ying glanced over, "If this is your personal intention, we would not 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 this 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 is over! What are your plans for the future?" Bei Dou asked, raising his cup.
"I will return to Chuzhou!" Lu Fan smiled, "To recuperate and build strength. Once my power advances further, I will go to the Outer Domain battlefield!"
"With your strength, Lord, you are enough to inspire fear!" Bei Dou flattered, "If you were to join the Dragon Country, with their methods, dealing with the Black Shadow organization should not be a significant problem."
"There's no need for that!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "To borrow the Dragon Country's power would be to borrow the Dragon Country's destiny. This is my personal matter, and it should not be like this."
"Lord indeed sees clearly," Jian Ying clasped his fist, "We were the ones who were shortsighted."
"You are people of the Dragon Country, and I am also a person of the Dragon Country," Lu Fan stated directly, "If the Dragon Country faces peril, 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 rest assured," Han Bing clasped his fist, "Lord Lu truly sees further than us. Our vision is too narrow!"
"You don't need to be like this. I'm just stating the facts!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and picked up a cup of osmanthus wine, "Being able to kill a War Spirit level expert from the Sea Country this time is considered a victory. Let us raise our cups to celebrate!"
"Let us raise our cups to celebrate!"
The others raised their cups, their eyes filled with joy. War Spirit level experts possessed great destructive power in the Outer Domain battlefield. With the Sea Country losing so many strong individuals, they would surely not dare to act rashly.
"Actually, I've always been curious, how strong is the Dragon Country?" 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 honest, in ancient times, the Dragon Country was vast and rich, with all nations paying tribute. Now, 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 by other nations.
"If the Dragon Country needs me in the future, I will repay it with my life!" Gu Wen said with a solemn expression.
The others also nodded in agreement. As long as the Dragon Country needed them, they would not hesitate in the slightest.
"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 country's strength is weak, how can it resist!"
"In order to obtain more resources, the Dragon Country's martial arts experts fight valiantly in the Outer Domain battlefield!" Han Bing's eyes were firm, "If our ancestors had not occupied strongholds and obtained some resources, the Dragon Country would have been in great danger long ago."
"Indeed, the Outer Domain battlefield is terrifying!"
Gu Long stated directly, "If any of you go to the Outer Domain battlefield in the future, you must be extra careful!"
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with seriousness. They had not entered the Outer Domain battlefield themselves, but they knew that while it was a place of abundant resources, it was also extremely dangerous.
Martial Grandmasters might be the most powerful beings in the Dragon Country, but in the Outer Domain battlefield, Grandmasters were as common as carp crossing a river, utterly insignificant.
"I truly didn't expect the Outer Domain battlefield to be so exhilarating," Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "If possible, I will definitely go and experience it in the future."
Han Bing and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with anticipation. Lu Fan's talent was extraordinary. If he were to experience the Outer Domain battlefield, he would undoubtedly grow immensely in the future.
"We will await Lord Lu!" Jian Ying said with a smile, "After all, we have spent time in the Outer Domain battlefield. Perhaps it will be of help to Lord Lu in the future!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. Although he wanted to visit the Outer Domain battlefield, he would never venture there lightly without sufficient strength.
Only now did he truly understand that there were always people better than you, and that even with his current strength, Lu Fan would face great trouble if he encountered powerful opponents.
By nighttime, everyone had left the Gu family. Lu Fan suddenly found himself at leisure and looked at Lin Xiaojia, "We'll be returning to Chuzhou tomorrow. Will you be reluctant?"
"I am indeed a little reluctant," Lin Xiaojia nodded, "I've met many friends in Zhongzhou. However, being able to follow Brother Lu makes me content."
"Master, I will accompany you this time!" Han Qiushui said, "After all, I am your disciple, so I must follow my master."
"You're coming too?"
Lu Fan's face showed awkwardness, "Weren't you always in Jiangbei?"
"Grandfather said that the Han family's affairs do not require my attention," Han Qiushui stated directly, "From now on, I can follow Lord!"
"Since you wish to follow, then follow," Lu Fan waved his hand helplessly.
"Master, what are your plans for returning to Chuzhou this time?" Gu Wen asked softly, "After all, this incident has caused quite a stir! Your reputation has spread throughout the Dragon Country."
"What good is a great reputation?" Lu Fan chuckled wryly, "My great revenge is still unavenged! I will go into seclusion after returning to Chuzhou!"
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with seriousness. Since Lu Fan was preparing to go into seclusion, they would naturally do the same. After all, in order to keep pace with Lu Fan, they could not afford to lag behind.
Late into the night, Lu Fan went to the strange old man's side, "Do you want to come back with me?"
"Of course!" The strange old man took a sip of the osmanthus wine, "If not with you, where else would I go!"