Lu Fan knew there was a mission. If he was called, it must be very important. He had to leave.
"Xiao Fan! You're leaving again." Liu Ruyan was reluctant, and threw herself into Lu Fan's arms.
"Ruyan! The people in the training team, and this home, will have to trouble you."
"Don't worry! I'll take good care of them! After all, I'm a Transcendent Realm expert now!" Liu Ruyan said with a hint of pride. Among those who could reach the Transcendent Realm at such a young age, besides Lu Fan, it was only Liu Ruyan.
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On the way to the capital, Lu Fan drove, speeding along.
Meanwhile, inside the Hua Rong Mansion, Boss Hua paced his room with a frown. He didn't understand why he was summoned alone by the higher-ups again. Although they said it was a mission, they hadn't told him what it was. Had his status and authority been restricted? Or was Lu Fan going to replace him? The higher-ups wouldn't even let him know the mission!
Beep beep... The sound of a car horn came from outside the Hua Rong Mansion. Hua Twenty-Three immediately stood up from the pavilion.
With a rustle... the gate was opened, and Lu Fan drove his car in.
"Hua Thirty-Five! How is that team? Is it easy to lead?" Hua Twenty-Three's first question was about the training team. After all, it included the young talents of their Mu family.
"It's alright! They should be able to return to their respective families soon! It just cost me dozens of elixirs, and the Hua Rong Mansion is so stingy they didn't even mention it. Humph!" Lu Fan said with a pout.
"Hua Thirty-Five! You are the richest person in the Hua Rong Mansion. Even if the Hua Rong Mansion had to pay, it would probably end up coming from you. Hahaha!" Hua Twenty-Three burst into laughter.
"That seems to be the case! Alright! Consider me unlucky to have joined such a poor organization!" Lu Fan said and then walked towards his small courtyard.
"Hua Thirty-Five!" A voice suddenly called out, and Boss Hua appeared in front of Lu Fan. "The higher-ups said to come over immediately upon your return. There's an important mission!"
"Alright! I'm coming!" Lu Fan nodded and headed directly towards the old man's mysterious place.
"Hua Thirty-Five, do you know what the mission is?" Boss Hua suddenly asked from behind.
"How would I know? You didn't tell me!" Lu Fan turned back and looked at Boss Hua as if he were an idiot.
"Oh... never mind then!" Boss Hua shook his head and left.
Lu Fan reappeared in the old man's room, only to find the old man's expression very grim.
"Hua Thirty-Five! How is the training of your team going?" the old man asked, not mentioning the mission.
"It's alright! It's only been twenty days, so it's unlikely there's been much change." Lu Fan was a bit puzzled why the old man would ask this, so he answered truthfully.
"While we were investigating the 'Ya Chu' personnel, we discovered crucial information. There are 'Ya Chu' elements within one of our very important secret departments, and they have already transmitted a highly important document abroad. If the enemy obtains this document, it will result in immense losses for us. Therefore, we want you to lead the special training team to retrieve that document." the old man said to Lu Fan.
"Why do you want them to go instead of people from the Hua Rong Mansion?" Lu Fan was stunned. Aren't the people in the Hua Rong Mansion more powerful than the special training team? Why bring the special training team instead of those old guys in the Hua Rong Mansion?
"Do you know why we don't allow people from the Hua Rong Mansion to contact outside families? It's because we fear the pervasive infiltration of the Shadow Organization! If they infiltrate the various families, the Hua Rong Mansion could be exposed.
Therefore, for many years, the Hua Rong Mansion has dared not have any contact with the outside world. Some missions are even known only to a few people.
This time, you have made the Hua Rong Mansion public, and you have also allowed contact between the various families and members of the Hua Rong Mansion. The higher-ups are already worried that the Hua Rong Mansion has been discovered by the Shadow Organization. Moreover, to retaliate, they might unexpectedly destroy the Hua Rong Mansion, just like they did to you.
That's why we formed the special training team and assigned you to train them. The purpose is for them to take over the existence of the Hua Rong Mansion. Furthermore, the location for the second Hua Rong Mansion has already been chosen. Once the infrastructure construction is completed, they will all move in. To prevent information leaks, you and the special training team will also act separately." the old man said suddenly.
Lu Fan frowned slightly. From the old man's words, he caught a subtle piece of information. The Shadow Organization would retaliate? And they would destroy the Hua Rong Mansion? Was this just speculation? The old man didn't seem like someone who would speak without cause.
"How many people will the Shadow Organization send?" Lu Fan suddenly asked.
"According to unconfirmed reports, the Shadow Organization has gathered a hundred-man unit." the old man said after a moment of hesitation.
"So, the old men and women in the Hua Rong Mansion are likely not to come out?" Lu Fan asked with a twitch of his lips.
"You have witnessed the strength of the Shadow Organization. And they will have three times the number of people. Therefore, we also want to heavily cripple the Shadow Organization!" the old man also said.
Lu Fan fell silent. There was no need for many words; he understood the implied meaning. The old man wanted the Hua Rong Mansion to go all out to cripple the Shadow Organization. The price, naturally, would be the entire Hua Rong Mansion!
"What information do I have for my mission?" Lu Fan suddenly asked.
"The main person in charge of the 'Ya Chu' project is no longer alive. The people involved in the 'Ya Chu' plan obtained the items but couldn't deliver them. They decided to take advantage of the situation to make a fortune and prepared to sell the items to country M. They have already brought the document to country F and are preparing to trade there!
This is all the information we have. Read it, and then destroy it! You will depart for country F tomorrow. At the same time, the training team will go under a different identity. They will contact you upon arrival in country F." the old man said.
"Yes!" Lu Fan nodded.
Returning to the Hua Rong Mansion, Lu Fan immediately locked himself in his small room and began to refine elixirs frantically. Early the next morning, Lu Fan appeared outside Boss Hua's courtyard.
"Hua Thirty-Five! Why are you here?" Boss Hua looked surprised.
"I refined dozens of elixirs. Distribute two to everyone. These are my latest elixirs. One can temporarily boost strength for a certain period, and the other can quickly restore stamina. Two for each person. They might be useful during dangerous missions." Lu Fan said with a slight smile.
"Then... what is your mission?" Boss Hua suddenly asked again.
"Sigh! Take the special training team out for some practical experience. The higher-ups want to witness the training results. Humph! This is a tough life for me!" Lu Fan said as if he had a belly full of complaints, then turned and left.