The strongest shuttle system

Chapter 2571 Background
"Zhao Yunfei? Why are you here? Aren't you practicing behind closed doors?" Zhao Yang frowned as he looked at the young man in black tights.

Zhao Yunfei shrugged and said, "The princess' birthday is so grand, and it's her sixty-fifth birthday, so I naturally have to come and congratulate her!"

"As for you, Zhao Yang, I remember your father once said that the technique you practiced was the Fiery Blade. Although you have achieved some success, its power is far less than the fourth style. How did you break through to the third style?"

Hearing this, Zhao Yang's eyelids twitched violently, and he said guiltily: "It's just luck. I just happened to understand the third form by chance."

Zhao Yunfei narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of cold murderous intent flashed across his eyes, and he said lightly: "Just luck? It seems that Lin Fan, you hid it very well, and even hid it from your father."

"Your father is a master-level figure. He was not able to find any clues. It seems that you have a lot of secrets!"

Hearing this, Lin Fan shuddered all over, and beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead. He hurriedly explained: "Brother Yun Fei, you misunderstood. I really only realized the third form by chance. As for the specific reason, I don't know."

"Oh! Really?" Zhao Yunfei stared at Lin Xuan coldly and said, "But Lin Fan, your luck is really good! You actually broke through two levels in a row and reached the strength of Qi Perfection. It seems that your potential is indeed extraordinary!"

"Junior Brother Lin Fan, just at this moment, a slightly old voice came from outside the door. Everyone looked up and saw an old man with white clothes as white as snow and white hair and a youthful face slowly walked into the room.

This person is the commander of the guard of Prince Tieshan's mansion, Han Tao, who is also a member of the Zhao royal family. However, Han Tao has no blood relationship with the Zhao royal family.

"Lin Fan greets Commander Han Tao." When Lin Fan saw Han Tao come in, he clasped his fists respectfully.

"Haha! Lin Fan, you're here too! Not bad, not bad. I'm sure you must have suffered a lot in the past few years!" Han Tao nodded with satisfaction, and then turned his gaze to Lin Wen standing aside.

"Lin Fan greets Uncle Han Tao." Lin Fan also clasped his fists and said with a very respectful look.

"Okay, no need to be polite!" Han Tao waved his hand, then stared at Lin Fan and said, "Lin Fan, I heard that the guards from the Princess's Mansion went to look for you yesterday? How did you escape?"

Lin Fan exhaled lightly and said, "I don't know what happened. That night, a powerful aura suddenly descended, and then I woke up."

"Then the guards from the Princess's Mansion came to my residence to search me. I was so scared that I hid under the bed, and then I woke up inexplicably."

Han Tao and Zhuge Jin looked at each other, both with puzzled expressions on their faces.

"Lin Fan, come with me!"

Suddenly, Lin Yuyao on the high platform stood up and greeted the two of them.

Lin Fan and others looked at each other, both of them were a little confused.

After walking to the front of the platform, Han Tao stretched out his right hand and spread out his palm. A thumb-sized pill was suspended in his palm.

This pill is milky white in color, with intricate patterns all over its surface, and it exudes a strong medicinal aroma. Just by relying on this aroma alone, one can tell that the quality of this pill is definitely beyond the lower-level yellow grade.

"Is this a top-grade yellow-level healing elixir?" Lin Fan's pupils suddenly shrank and he said in a lost voice.

Han Tao nodded and smiled faintly, "Lin Fan, this pill was specially left for you by the alchemist of our Prince's Mansion. After you take it, with the help of some herbs and magic treasures, it should be enough to restore your damaged tendons and veins."

"Top-grade yellow healing elixir?" Hearing Han Tao's words, Lin Fan was stunned, and his mind was buzzing.

He simply couldn't believe that such a precious elixir that was beyond belief was actually made by the alchemist of the Prince's Mansion?

"As expected of him, he's the alchemist of the Imperial Prince's Mansion. Just a top-grade yellow-grade healing pill could probably be sold for thousands of Yuan Crystals!" Lin Fan sighed in shock.

Although Lin Fan is a top genius, he has never owned a top-grade yellow-level healing elixir because it is too rare.

I never expected that I would have the chance to obtain such a precious yellow-grade top-grade healing elixir in this life. I suddenly felt ecstatic.

"Thank you, Princess, and thank you, Uncle Han Tao. I will definitely heal my injuries as soon as possible." Lin Fan quickly bowed deeply in gratitude and said in a very sincere tone.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense and sit here first! People from the County Magistrate's Mansion will arrive soon. They are all here to observe and learn the Princess's Seven-Colored Glazed Fire."

Han Tao waved his hand lightly, then walked to another chair and sat down, waiting quietly.

Seeing this, Lin Fan and others also found a seat and sat down, their eyes all focused on the podium, waiting for the upcoming finals of the Imperial County City Competition.

Lin Fan's eyes fell on Zhao Yunfei who was standing to one side. Zhao Yunfei had a playful look on his face, staring at him intently, as if to say, "Boy, I hope to see you in the finals later. Don't die miserably then."

"Hmph!" With a cold snort, Lin Fan retracted his gaze and ignored Zhao Yunfei. He knew that Zhao Yunfei's cultivation had reached the half-step Xuan realm, and he was only one step away from becoming a true Xuan realm powerhouse.

But he is only half a step into the Qi realm now, and the gap between the two is as huge as a chasm. He has no courage to fight at all.

Lin Fan sat quietly in his seat, his head tilted, glancing around at the corner of his eyes, and found that the atmosphere in the room had become much quieter.

"Here they come!" Han Tao suddenly murmured. Following Han Tao's gaze, he saw a group of people surrounding a carriage, slowly approaching the front of the platform.

After the carriage stopped, everyone's eyes were focused on the carriage, and for a moment no one moved.

Squeak!

The carriage slowly opened, and a handsome young man in a brocade robe came out. The young man had a spear on his back, a fierce gaze, thin lips, and an eagle-hooked nose. His whole body exuded a sharp edge, like a sword that would be drawn out of its sheath at any time.

"This is the leader of the Royal Hunting Group, Murong Chou. It is said that Murong Chou's strength has reached the peak of the Half-Step Profound Realm, and he is only one step away from the true Profound Realm!"

"It is said that Murong Chou is stronger than Lv Haochang and Lv Haoyu! Lv Haochang and Lv Haoyu have just been promoted to the Xuan realm, but Murong Chou is already a warrior in the early Xuan realm! This Murong Chou is also considered the leader of the younger generation in the imperial capital."

The whispers around gradually increased, and the discussions became more and more lively.

Lin Fan's eyes flickered. Murong Chou's aura was even stronger than Lu Haochang's, even slightly better.

"Brother Murong! You are finally here!"

Seeing Murong Chou appear, Zhao Yunfei laughed and went straight to him. The two shook hands, and everything was said without words.

Lin Fan glanced at Zhao Yunfei and frowned slightly. He always felt that there seemed to be something wrong with Murong Chou in front of him. Although the other party hid it very deeply, it still could not be hidden from his keen insight.

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"Is there any connection between Zhao Yunfei and Murong Chou?" Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Hmm!" Murong Chou nodded indifferently, then turned to stare at Han Tao beside him, and said with a cupped hand: "Deputy Commander Han, are the rules of this competition the same as usual?"

"Well, each time the champion and runner-up are decided by drawing lots, and then they are ranked according to their rankings. You all should get ready!" Han Tao said lightly.

"Okay! Then we'll take our leave first." Murong Chou nodded, bowed slightly to Han Tao, and was about to pull the woman behind him away. However, before leaving, Murong Chou paused, turned around and glanced at Lin Fan coldly, and said sinisterly: "Boy! I advise you to admit defeat as soon as possible, otherwise if you lose later, you will die miserably!"

"Oh?" Hearing this, Lin Fan narrowed his eyes and a mocking arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Hey, kid, just wait and see!"

Murong Chou raised the corner of his mouth slightly and smiled coldly, then he left the platform with the woman behind him.

Lin Fan stared at Murong Chou's back as he disappeared from his sight with flickering eyes. He pondered for a moment, then turned to Han Tao and asked, "Uncle Han Tao, do you think I will win?"

"You will win. I believe in your strength. You will not be afraid even if you meet Murong Chou!" Han Tao stroked his beard and smiled mysteriously.

Lin Fan was slightly startled, then he grinned: "Then I feel relieved."

"Haha, Lin Fan, you don't have to worry. Your father once mentioned you to me. He said that you are quite talented in alchemy. You will definitely be able to enter the finals of this alchemy competition, and your ranking should not be too low." Han Tao said.

"Thank you Uncle Han Tao for your encouragement." Lin Fan clasped his fists respectfully. No matter what the result was, Han Tao was willing to believe in him, which made Lin Fan very moved.

"By the way, Lin Fan, is your grandfather in good health?" Han Tao asked suddenly.

"Thank you Uncle Han Tao for your concern. My father is in good health. But, well, it's better not to talk about it!" Lin Fan shook his head and smiled bitterly, with a trace of sadness in his eyes.

Seeing this scene, Han Tao couldn't help but sigh and said, "I've also heard about Lin Wen's condition. Let's go up first!"

Lin Fan nodded slightly, then followed him onto the platform, found a vacant seat at the front of the platform and sat down.

There are a total of eight teams participating in the County and State Competition this time. Excluding the County and State Academy, there are a total of ninety-six contestants in the County and State Competition. Among them, there are more than forty Half-Step Profound Realm warriors, and the remaining thirty-something warriors are all in the late Body Tempering Realm or the perfect Body Tempering Realm.

I’m afraid even the first-rate families in the imperial capital can’t come up with such a lineup!
At the front of these eight teams, there were five platforms suspended in the air. There were dozens of figures on each platform. These people were all patriarchs or elders of various families in the county capital.

The five platforms are: Prince's Mansion, Qinyang Palace, Zhao's Chamber of Commerce, Lin's Chamber of Commerce, and Liu's Chamber of Commerce.

"Haha, I didn't expect that this year's county and state competition would attract so many strong people." On a high platform, a man in white clapped his hands and laughed.

"Master Li, you are joking. Your Qinyang Palace is where the real Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers are!" A middle-aged man in red clothes on the left side of the platform where the Qinyang Palace is located smiled faintly.

"Hmph! Qin Hai, don't change the subject. Among all the disciples recruited by your Qinyang Palace over the years, which one is not stronger than my Zhao family and Lin family?"

"Haha! Master Li, we don't have any grudges against each other, so is there any need to take it so far?" A dignified middle-aged man laughed as he stood on the high platform where the Qinyang Palace was located.

"Master Zhao, your Zhao family has quite a few geniuses. I remember there is a man named Zhao Hao in your Zhao family who entered the Transformation Realm at a young age."

"And you're ranked seventh on the Linggang list. You should have a chance to break into the top five this time. This is the foundation of your Zhao family!" said the middle-aged man in red with a smile.