"How about we trade a set of armor?" Hua Ershisan proposed.
Armor? Lu Fan's eyes lit up. What kind of armor could be worth so much?
*Swish...* Several people brought out a set of armor from behind. It was silver-white, emitting a faint, clear glow under the moonlight. A helmet, chest plate, battle boots, cloak, and belt. Six people each held a part, placing them before Lu Fan. The chest plate was divided into two lower sections.
"Hua Sanshi, this Flaming Dragon Armor was exchanged for our military merits! However, each of us only received a part, making it difficult to unleash its true power. How about we trade this entire set for your elixirs and formations?" Hua Ershisan said.
Lu Fan's mouth twitched slightly. He used his X-ray vision to examine it. This Flaming Dragon Armor was no mere decoration made of a few metal plates by modern people to show off. This was genuine armor, and even his X-ray vision couldn't penetrate it. A mysterious power seemed to be hidden within.
"This set of armor would be pretty cool for showing off. Alright, it's a deal!" Lu Fan said immediately. Regardless of where they got it, it was indeed a good item.
Lu Fan took out six pills and tossed them over, then accepted the set of armor.
"I know you don't want me to go to your living quarters. I'll give you this jade, and I'll tell you how to set up a Spirit Gathering Formation. You can set it up yourselves when you get back!" Lu Fan took out more jade and gave it to them, then explained how to arrange it. After that, he strode away.
"This kid gave away the formation method just for a set of armor. I don't think he has many other ideas besides making money," Hua Laowu said to the others.
"I agree with Laowu. This kid didn't even ask about anything else," Hua Laosi nodded.
"Hua Ershisan! What do you think?" Hua Laoda looked at Hua Ershisan.
"He really didn't ask where our elixirs came from. The elixirs refined in the elixir room are indeed inferior to his. If he were willing to settle down, perhaps we should let him join the elixir room," Hua Ershisan said.
"During the last mission test, this kid was indeed outstanding. However... he's too flashy and unrestrained. If we made him stay in the elixir room to refine elixirs day after day, he probably wouldn't agree. After all, it takes half a month or even longer to produce one of these... Wait! That's not right! This kid produced dozens of elixirs at once! How did he refine them?" Hua Laoda suddenly asked.
"Yes! The quality of this kid's elixirs is so good, and he has so many! Perhaps we really should let him join the elixir room. If the elixir room can truly refine such good elixirs... we might actually be able to reach the threshold of the Soul Realm," Hua Laosan said, his eyes shining.
Lu Fan, walking far away, twitched his ears slightly and chuckled. Hmph! These guys didn't expect his eyesight and hearing to have reached such an unimaginable level. Do some secrets need to be asked? Pfft!
However, what secrets did these six people's families hold that they couldn't even mention! Never mind, he'd go back and try on the armor first.
*Whoosh... whoosh...* Lu Fan quickly returned to his courtyard. As soon as he entered the room, he immediately took out the armor and put it on with excitement.
"Huh? Why don't I feel anything? Could it be that it also requires blood recognition?" Lu Fan took out his Dark Blade, lightly nicked his finger, and a line of blood dripped down, *swish...* sinking into the armor.
*Whoosh...* Instantly, a storm of energy erupted within the armor, quickly enveloping him.
"It really is awesome! With this armor, it's a luxury for ordinary people to even hurt a single strand of my hair. Hahaha!" Lu Fan burst into laughter.
The next day, Lu Fan left Hua Rong Mansion early in the morning and arrived at the provincial capital by evening.
In a tea house in the provincial capital, Liu Ruyan nestled in Lu Fan's arms, looking reluctant to part.
"Xiao Fan! Are you really going? You could pretend you didn't know about this! Besides, we're on our honeymoon," Liu Ruyan said with a hint of resentment.
"The Japanese pirates' 'Sprout Action' is no small matter. Now that I know about it, how can I pretend ignorance? Those people are hidden within several influential great families. Once something happens, they will be a major hidden danger!
But don't worry, I'll be careful. This time, I'll use collecting debts as an excuse, which won't arouse anyone's suspicion. Two hundred million from each great family, hehe! That's also a considerable income. It's just that I'm making you suffer. When I get back, I'll spend plenty of time with you," Lu Fan said, gently stroking Liu Ruyan's small face.
"Then you must come back quickly!" Liu Ruyan pouted her small lips coquettishly.
"Mmm! I'll listen to you!" Lu Fan opened his mouth wide and covered Liu Ruyan's small mouth.
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The next morning, Lu Fan returned to Twelve Gully Village again. He went to the back mountain to retrieve the three zombie蛊. He then cultivated for another hour, absorbing most of the spiritual energy in the cave. He also left some fruit for his second senior sister before leaving the cave.
Back in the village, he happened to see Wang Yan arranging production tasks for several households. Wang Yan also saw Lu Fan's car and quickly ran over.
"Xiao Fan! Why didn't you call me when you got back? Are you trying to give your sister a surprise?" Wang Yan asked excitedly upon seeing Lu Fan.
"Sister! You're thinking too much!" Lu Fan felt a headache coming on. He could see from this woman's eyes that she wanted to devour him.
"I'm here to deliver some spirit liquid to you. I've saved up quite a bit recently. It should be enough for you to use for a while. Also, I might be going on a long trip and might not be back for a long time," Lu Fan took out several large bottles of spirit liquid and handed them to Wang Yan.
"Going on a long trip? How long will it be? Come, let's go to the village branch, and we can talk slowly!" Wang Yan put away the spirit liquid and held Lu Fan's arm.
...
After leaving the village branch, Lu Fan took a deep breath and then hurriedly got into his car and drove away.
"You little brat, why are you running off in such a hurry? I'm not asking you to take responsibility! Oh, right... I'll stew a chicken for you tonight!" Wang Yan shouted from behind, her pretty face flushed.
"Vixen! This woman is a vixen!" Lu Fan escaped in his car.
That evening, Wang Yan indeed came, carrying a small basin of steaming chicken stewed with mushrooms.
"Auntie, I heard Lu Fan is back, so I specifically stewed a chicken for this kid to replenish his energy!" Wang Yan said with a smile upon seeing Zhao Rongrong.
"Wang Yan! You're using my family's things to replenish my son's energy. Pfft! Just say you came to mooch some wine," Zhao Rongrong said, rolling her eyes.