Lu Fan hadn't expected such a coincidence. Just as he was thinking about going to Japan, a mission to Japan presented itself. It truly was a case of "what you wish for comes true!"
He returned to Shierdaogou from the provincial capital, and the very next day, his family moved. Lu Changfu's family moved into the villa, creating a stir throughout the village. Everyone in the village came to help. However, there wasn't much to help with; they were mostly there to witness the spectacle.
Nothing from the old house was moved except for the clothes. The villa was entirely new. Even the bedding was new silk comforters. All the cooking utensils, bowls, and plates were new. Even the rooms prepared for Mo Xiong and the others contained no old items, and each item was quite expensive. A glass cup cost over a hundred yuan, leaving the villagers stunned. Did this thing automatically heat water or something? Some items were things the villagers had never even seen before.
A propitious time was chosen, and the sound of firecrackers shook the heavens, lasting for a full half hour. Meanwhile, a banquet was held, and the entire village came to drink. The housewarming of Lu Fan's family was such a significant event that not only people from their village but also from neighboring villages came to offer congratulations. Li Mantang brought half the village to celebrate.
"Xiao Fan! The town leaders heard about the completion of your villa and want to visit tomorrow to film a promotional video, hoping to have the entire town and even the county learn from our Shierdaogou Village," Wang Yan said, pulling Lu Fan aside.
Wang Yan was wearing a very festive pink qipao and a pair of red high heels today. Combined with her naturally alluring and captivating beauty, this attire made her even more charming and alluring. She bustled about, handling all sorts of matters, from cigarettes and alcohol to tea and sweets. Anyone seeing her would have thought she was the mistress of the villa.
"I don't have time to entertain them. I have to leave tomorrow, and I might be gone for quite a while. Please help look after things at home, and the company will cover the entertainment expenses!" Lu Fan said.
"You're going out again? Are you trying to escape the hustle and bustle and run off to the provincial capital to live a quiet life with Liu Ruyan?" Wang Yan said, rolling her eyes.
She hadn't been able to find this guy recently, but the thought of him kept her awake at night. When she saw him, she had to pretend to be proper! It was too annoying. She didn't want to be a proper person!
"I'm planning to go abroad for a few days. Don't tell anyone about this, and don't tell my parents either. Now, go entertain the guests!" Lu Fan said, then turned to greet guests. He had noticed quite a few people looking at him and Wang Yan. He didn't want the villagers to spread rumors... this enchantress was too eye-catching in her attire.
"Hmph! Lu Fan! Is there something going on between you and Wang Yan? Look at how she's dressed, like it's her own housewarming," Taohua suddenly said, leading Xiaohu, standing in front of Lu Fan with an indignant expression.
"Sister Taohua, don't talk nonsense! If you like it, you can wear it too. Hurry and go drink. Go and drink more with my dad. He's very happy today." Lu Fan was immediately overwhelmed. This woman was truly beautiful but brainless.
"Then I'll go drink with Dad!" Taohua pouted, regretting it. If she had known, she would have bought a new outfit and dressed up. Wang Yan, you enchantress, you're so infuriating.
After giving further instructions to Mo Xiong and the others, Lu Fan quietly left the village amidst the lively banquet and drove towards the capital.
At Ronghua Mansion, as Lu Fan's car arrived at the main entrance, the gate opened. Lu Fan was startled and drove the car straight in.
Hua Twenty-Three was still sitting in the pavilion, drinking tea. Seeing Lu Fan enter, he waved a greeting.
Lu Fan got out of the car and walked to Hua Twenty-Three's pavilion.
"Thirty-Five, you have a particularly important mission right after arriving. This is a rare opportunity! Come, I congratulate you. Let me treat you to a cup of tea!" Hua Twenty-Three poured Lu Fan a cup of tea and said.
"Huh? What's there to congratulate about having a mission?" Lu Fan asked, startled.
"Only by completing missions can you obtain more cultivation resources. Otherwise, do you think those cultivation resources would be given to you for free? Those are very expensive items," Hua Twenty-Three said.
"Tch! Just that one Guben Dan? And it's very expensive?" Lu Fan sneered dismissively.
"Thirty-Five, that is something only available in Huayong Mansion," Hua Twenty-Three said, a look of surprise on his face. This kid seemed to not care about these things at all!
"Thank you for the tea. I happen to have some good tea here too. Try it!" Lu Fan said, his finger flicked, and a small pinch of tea appeared in his hand, which he offered to Hua Twenty-Three.
"Wow! Such fragrant tea, and it emanates a spiritual energy. If one could drink this tea regularly, it would surely be beneficial for cultivation!" Hua Twenty-Three exclaimed with joy. As a fellow tea enthusiast, seeing good tea made him more excited than anything else.
"I gave that Guben Dan to Hua Fifteen. However, if you need it, you can try my own pills." Lu Fan showed a hint of joy and casually tossed a pill to Hua Twenty-Three before turning to leave.
Hua Twenty-Three stared blankly at Lu Fan. This kid could actually produce pills himself? No wonder he was so formidable! He didn't even seem to regard Huayong Mansion with respect. Opening the pill and sensing the rich spiritual energy within, Hua Twenty-Three swallowed it without a second thought...
Lu Fan smiled faintly. He knew very little about Huayong Mansion. Old Master Bai and the others only knew its name but not much else. Therefore, he needed someone from within Huayong Mansion.
He arrived at his room, and Hua Fifteen was already waiting there.
Entering the room, Lu Fan saw Hua Fifteen taking out a passport and two sets of sharp suits and leather shoes.
"Hua An? Holy crap... Can't you give me a name like Tang Bohu?" Seeing the name on the passport, Lu Fan felt a bit embarrassed. It was named Hua An.
"Thirty-Five, these two sets of clothes and shoes are made of special materials, capable of withstanding simple swords. Of course, don't try to use them against a treasured sword or bullets, they can't block those," Hua Fifteen said, pointing to the clothes and shoes.
"What the heck, then what's the difference from ordinary clothes? Why should I wear them?" Lu Fan asked in surprise.
"If you add your physical body, blocking swords or bullets will be no problem!" Hua Fifteen said, swallowing hard.
"What do you mean?" Lu Fan's eye twitched.
"Because these are not prepared for you. Your mission is to protect someone. These are prepared to protect this person. If necessary, you will have to take bullets for him," Hua Fifteen said, shrugging.
"Holy crap! So you need old guys over a hundred years old? Since they've already lived for over a hundred years, it doesn't matter if they die!" Lu Fan said with a playful smirk.
"Ahem! It's not that serious. At our level, there aren't many people who can harm us. Over the years, we've completed countless missions, and except for a very few times when we encountered danger, we've always been very safe.
However, you must know that other countries also have people at our level," Hua Fifteen said awkwardly.
"Tell me! Who is the person I need to protect?" Lu Fan asked calmly.