CHAPTER 456: CHAPTER 455 MUST LEAVE

One by one, the high officials all bowed their heads, not a single one of them spoke!

Clearly, they too were aware of the current dire situation and thus found themselves at a loss for words...

Song Jing’s gaze slowly swept over the many high officials. Their silence, one by one, greatly enraged Song Jing. With a snort, he coldly said, "What’s this? Aren’t you all quite talkative usually? Now what... Has everyone turned into a taciturn gourd? No words? Have you all become mute?"

After hearing Song Jing’s words, each of them started to secretly criticize him in their hearts.

Now you’re the one who’s anxious?

Starting to feel scared?

Who asked you to repay kindness with ingratitude?

If you had treated Lin Fan well from the start, would such a situation have arisen?

However, these criticisms were merely in their hearts; they naturally dared not express any of it outwardly...

Then, Song Jing said, "Alright, let’s all speak up. What should we do now? That Lin Fan is likely incredibly formidable, and even with the strength of a True Dragon, I might not be his match. So... let’s all think together. If possible, set a perfect trap within the Imperial City. As long as Lin Fan arrives, we can directly use traps and schemes to slay him!"

Someone said, "But... Your Majesty, this... what kind of trap should we use to deal with that guy? His strength is formidable; ordinary traps obviously won’t contain him, and if the trap is exposed in advance, it would be even more dangerous!"

Another continually nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this Lin Fan has reached an extremely terrifying level..."

A frown creased Song Jing’s brow as he said, "It seems we have no choice but to fight, to lay out the ancient formation..."

"Ancient formation?"

Everyone looked at Song Jing.

Without going into too much detail, Song Jing simply stated, "Alright, there’s no need for you to know more. From now on, you just do as I say!"

...

Naturally, Lin Fan was unaware of what was transpiring within the Imperial City.

In fact, even if Lin Fan knew, it wouldn’t matter.

Because he didn’t care...

That day, Lin Fan had already arrived not far from the Imperial City.

Wandering the wilderness, he felt the natural power of heaven and earth.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Lin Fan stopped.

Because there was someone standing ahead.

A woman so beautiful she was peerless.

Although she stood with her back to Lin Fan, he recognized her at a glance.

Li Rou!

The person standing in front was Li Rou?

For such an encounter, Lin Fan was indeed quite surprised.

You must know, during their last time in the Chaotic Land, Li Rou left, and despite Lin Fan looking for a long time, he still had not found her.

Afterward, following the events with the Half-Dragon Clan, Lin Fan even worried that Li Rou might have lost her life.

He never expected...

To encounter Li Rou today, under such circumstances.

Li Rou slowly turned her head and looked at Lin Fan.

"Sister Rou!"

Lin Fan called out, wanting to say something...

But Li Rou waved her hand to interrupt him, saying, "Imperial City, you should avoid going there!"

Lin Fan was startled and asked, "Why?"

Li Rou said, "Because, at this time, the Imperial City has become a place full of many traps. I know you are very strong, but if you carelessly enter the Imperial City now, there’s a chance you’ll suffer!"

"Heh heh!"

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Sister Rou, actually... even if you hadn’t said anything, I would still know that the Imperial City is replete with many traps!"

"Hmm?"

Li Rou’s eyebrows slightly furrowed as she asked, "Knowing that, you still want to barge in?"

Lin Fan shook his head and said, "Sister Rou, you are mistaken. I am not barging in, but... I’m going to settle accounts!"

As he said this, Lin Fan paused briefly before continuing, "To be precise, I’m going to replace Song Jing!"

"What?"

Li Rou was taken aback and then exclaimed, "Lin Fan, you... are too arrogant!"

Lin Fan spoke indifferently, "Back then, didn’t Song Jing suspect that I would replace him? Wasn’t that why he was trying to kill me everywhere? Since that’s the case, then I might as well just do it for real, and truly replace him!"

While he spoke, a chilling murderous aura emanated from Lin Fan.

Li Rou looked at Lin Fan; she still wanted to persuade him.

However, Lin Fan waved his hand to stop Li Rou, saying, "Sister Rou, I know you mean well for me, but... there’s no need to persuade me anymore, for I have already made up my mind."

"But..." Li Rou still wanted to say something.

"Sister Rou!" Lin Fan called out.

"Alas!"

Li Rou sighed and said, "Forget it, since you’ve already decided, I can’t change your mind. I won’t try to persuade you anymore!"

Lin Fan knew that Li Rou was worried about him. Truth be told, he was quite touched by it.

After a while, Lin Fan asked, "By the way, Sister Rou, where have you been these days?"

"I..."

Li Rou hesitated slightly before saying, "I went to a very secret place... the place is called..."

Stopping there for a moment, Li Rou then shook her head and said, "Never mind, I shouldn’t say. Even if I told you, you wouldn’t know of it."

Lin Fan didn’t ask further. Seeing Li Rou again filled his heart with joy, and he said, "Sister Rou, come with me to the Imperial City."

Li Rou shook her head and replied, "I won’t go. Lin Fan, actually... I came to see you today because I have something to tell you!"

"Oh?"

Lin Fan was startled and asked, "What is it?"

Li Rou said, "I came to bid you... farewell!"

"What?"

Lin Fan was shocked and said, "Farewell? Where are you going?"

Li Rou responded, "I am heading to the Holy Soul Domain. My master is from the Holy Soul Domain, and now she wishes to return. Therefore, I plan to follow my master back there. From now on... take good care of yourself!"

While speaking, Li Rou lowered her head.

Perhaps, in her heart, Li Rou did not wish to leave, but...

Due to various reasons, Li Rou had to leave.

Lin Fan looked at Li Rou without saying a word.

He actually wanted to speak, but under the current circumstances, Lin Fan didn’t know what to say...

After a while, Lin Fan let out a sigh and asked, "Sister Rou, do you... really have to leave?"

Li Rou nodded and said, "Yes, I must leave..."

Just as Li Rou’s voice faded, a figure suddenly appeared beside her. It was an elegant and gentle middle-aged woman who looked very kind. However, upon closer observation, one could detect an underlying firmness beneath her gentleness. The woman said to Li Rou, "Rou’er, let’s... go."

"Master..."

Li Rou still seemed to have something to say.

However, the middle-aged woman interrupted Li Rou, saying, "Let’s go!"

"Yes!"

In the end, Li Rou could only nod in agreement.