Returning to Chuzhou, Lu Fan entered a state of closed-door cultivation. The numerous affairs of the Qingyun Sect were all handed over to Han Yunhai.
A few days later, Lu Fan completed his cultivation. His aura had strengthened considerably.
When he was in Jiangnan previously, his strength had advanced, but he hadn't had the chance to stabilize it. After these few days of refinement, he felt much more energized.
"Brother Lu, this is a spiritual herb I found on the mountain. Although its medicinal effects are not strong, it should be helpful to you." Lin Xiaojia held out a plant, her face smudged with dirt.
"You are very thoughtful!" Lu Fan smiled. "Knowing I would come out of seclusion today, you specifically searched for a spiritual herb. However, the outside is dangerous. As a woman, you cannot be careless!"
"I know!" Lin Xiaojia rolled her eyes. "Although I am a woman, I am a Grandmaster, after all. Within the Dragon Country, I am considered a master!"
"Grandmaster?"
Lu Fan glanced at her and nodded with satisfaction. "That would be for the best."
He had promised the Poisonous Snake Granny that he would take good care of Lin Xiaojia and would not let the tribes of the Ten Thousand Mountains attack her. Otherwise, Lu Fan would not have cared so much.
Now that Lin Xiaojia was a Grandmaster, it was of little consequence.
"You brat are full of life, your strength has increased a lot!"
Just then, the eccentric old man walked over, felt Lu Fan's bones, and said, "Truly a peerless genius!"
Lu Fan was surprised. He was now above the Battle Spirit realm, possessing at least Battle King level strength. However, for some reason, he still couldn't see the eccentric old man's true strength when he was near him.
One should know that even a National Elder was only at the Battle King realm. It was extremely difficult for the eccentric old man to reach such a level.
"I plan to go to the Outer Domain battlefield in a few days," Lu Fan stated. "Old man, will you accompany me?"
"Outer Domain battlefield?" The eccentric old man glared. "This old man hasn't lived enough. If you want to go to the Outer Domain battlefield, go by yourself! I won't accompany you to your death."
"Although the Outer Domain battlefield is extremely dangerous, it is rich in resources," Lu Fan said frankly. "If I can obtain many spiritual herbs there, I can refine better pills, and I won't treat you unfairly then."
"This..."
The eccentric old man was tempted, but he still hesitated. He knew very well how terrifying the Outer Domain battlefield was. That place could indeed temper people, but it was by no means easy.
"Old man, don't forget, you still owe me three favors," Lu Fan said confidently. "Besides, going to the Outer Domain battlefield, what do I need you for? After occupying a stronghold there, we can live a life of luxury!"
"That's a good idea!" The eccentric old man nodded. "This old man will agree for now! But let's be clear, if you want to treat me as a laborer, I won't do it."
"Of course not!" Lu Fan gave an awkward smile.
"Xiaofan, Qingyun Group is developing rapidly. There is no more potential within Chuzhou!"
Lin Ke approached, wearing high heels, exuding a professional aura.
"All company matters are handed over to you. If you need to make a decision, make it yourself!" Lu Fan said gently.
"I want to develop in Longdu!" Lin Ke said seriously. "Longdu is the most economically developed region. Developing there will give us a stronger foundation in the future."
"Longdu?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned. That was the core area of the Dragon Country, gathering many influential figures of the Dragon Country.
"What, is that not possible?" Lin Ke probed. "I know that with Qingyun Group's current scale, entering Longdu will be somewhat difficult, but I will work hard, and with the Lin family's help, we will definitely be able to establish ourselves in Longdu!"
"Since you've already decided, then go for it!" Lu Fan nodded. "If you encounter any difficulties, you can tell me!"
Seeing Lu Fan's gentle expression, Lin Ke also became coy. Perhaps it was only in front of Lu Fan that she acted this way.
"By the way, are you free tonight?" Lu Fan suddenly asked. "I want to visit my second uncle's house! Will you accompany me?"
"Of course!" Lin Ke nodded solemnly. "I'll go prepare!"
When night fell, Lu Fan and Lin Ke brought gifts and arrived at Yang Shiwen's home.
"Xiaofan, why have you come?" Yang Shiwen hurried. "Come in quickly, it's cold outside!"
Lu Fan placed the gifts on the table and smiled faintly. "I'm leaving Chuzhou soon, so I came to see you!"
"Leave? Where are you going?" Yang Zixin asked in surprise. "Isn't it good here in Chuzhou?"
"I have some matters to attend to!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "So I need to leave for a while!"
"You're quite the busy person!" Yang Zixin chuckled.
However, at this moment, Yang Shiwen took out a card. "This card has three million yuan in it. Although it's not much, it's all from Wenfan Company's profits. Xiaofan, take it!" Su Dan Novel Network.
"Uncle, I said before that Wenfan Company is your company. All the shares belong to you!" Lu Fan said frankly. "Why be so polite with me!"
"Even so, if it weren't for you, how would I have the money to start a company!" Yang Shiwen said seriously. "You must take this money!"
"I say, Dad, don't be so polite with Xiaofan," Yang Zixin said with a wry smile. "He wouldn't care about this little bit of money!"
Yang Shiwen did not know Lu Fan's identity, but Yang Zixin did. This small sum of money was worthless in Lu Fan's eyes.
Yang Shiwen was confused, but he insisted on Lu Fan accepting the money.
After they left, Lin Ke smiled. "Uncle is really too polite. Actually, three million yuan is of no use to us!"
"Since it's his gesture, accept it!" Lu Fan smiled. "I haven't managed the company affairs. If Wenfan Company faces difficulties in the future, you should help it out more, as he is my uncle!"
"Don't worry, I know!" Lin Ke nodded seriously, linking her arm through Lu Fan's, her face beaming with joy.
Back at the Jiangjing Villa, Lu Fan entered the study. Han Yunhai had been waiting for a long time. "My Lord, the Qingyun Sect members have all been assembled!"
"Since that's the case, let them stay in Chuzhou and head to the Outer Domain battlefield in a few days!"
Lu Fan's aura was imposing. The Outer Domain battlefield was the place that tempered people the most. Only by going there could everyone continuously train and become the strongest among the strong.
Similar to the Black Shadow organization, there were more than ten strongholds in the Outer Domain battlefield, and many experts.
Such a powerful force made even the Dragon Country quite wary, a fact Lu Fan was well aware of.
"According to statistics, there are over a hundred Grandmasters who have joined the Qingyun Sect!" Han Yunhai said sheepishly. "The Dragon Country itself might not compare. Such a powerful formation, if it were to go to the Outer Domain battlefield, how much of a sensation would it cause!"
"A hundred Grandmasters?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "The number is indeed not small, but it is far from enough to survive in the Outer Domain battlefield!"
"This..."
Han Yunhai was shocked. He had not expected Lu Fan to think this way.