Chapter 1013, Official Departure

Translator: Silavin

 

When Lu Fan declared himself a Commoner, the shock of everyone present naturally required no elaboration.

 

How could a Commoner, without the support of a Family, possess such formidable strength!?

 

This fundamentally defied all logic.

 

Consequently, everyone harboured great scepticism regarding Lu Fan’s identity.

 

However, even with such doubts, no one dared approach to question him.

 

If Lu Fan became displeased, regardless of whether he was truly a Commoner, such a formidable expert was not someone they could afford to provoke.

 

In any case, who qualified to accompany the Situ Family on the joint exploration could now be definitively determined.

 

Because Kong Lingqi had been severely injured by Lu Fan, requiring time to recover, he lost the ability to participate in the joint exploration.

 

Therefore, his position needed to be deferred, the spot given to the sixth-ranked individual.

 

Speaking of which, the sixth-ranked person was just really lucky.

 

Initially, he should have partnered with Zhao Lingfeng to face Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian. However, Kong Lingqi had insisted on taking his position to confront Lu Fan. Thus, Kong Lingqi had essentially absorbed the blow for him, sparing him physical suffering.

 

Beyond this, Kong Lingqi’s inability to participate in the joint exploration meant the spot naturally fell to him, causing this individual such joy he could barely contain his smile.

 

Since the matter had concluded, everyone had no reason to remain.

 

Therefore, those who had not secured spots voluntarily took their leave. Soon, only Lu Fan, Ye Wuxian, and representatives from the other three Families remained.

 

These individuals no longer displayed their previous indifferent attitude toward Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian. After witnessing Lu Fan’s stunning display, everyone treated him with utmost respect.

 

Not merely because Lu Fan was overwhelmingly powerful, but more critically, if this person truly was a Commoner, befriending him would undoubtedly provide indescribable benefits for one’s Family’s future development.

 

Even if their Families were not Holy Lands, they were at the minimum Supreme Tier Ancient Noble Families with abundant resources.

 

If they could recruit Lu Fan to join their Family as a guardian, even as a nominal Elder, the boost he would bring to their Family’s overall strength would be immeasurable.

 

However, regarding this change of attitude, Lu Fan offered them no favourable response.

 

He remained exactly as before, maintaining an indifferent attitude toward representatives of any Family.

 

Despite his demeanour, those shamelessly approaching to curry favour only increased in number.

 

Situ Xiong guided everyone back to the reception hall. After all were seated, he began meticulously explaining the plan of this joint exploration.

 

The joint exploration was tentatively scheduled for three days later.

 

At that time, all medicinal supplies, equipment, and items required for the exploration would be fully provided by the Situ Family, requiring no additional concern from others.

 

The Rewards would be distributed per participant, as previously stated.

 

Over the next three days, the Situ Family would prepare everything necessary.

 

Lu Fan and the others would remain at the Situ Family Residence, resting and awaiting for when they left.

 

…

 

Three days later, Situ Qianqian personally came to Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian’s quarters, inviting them to assemble at the Situ Family’s main entrance.

 

The joint exploration team was about to depart.

 

Arriving at the plaza before the entrance, Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian discovered that those who had secured a slot were indeed all present, though their Family members were absent. It could be presumed that they had returned home earlier.

 

Since only these few individuals would participate in the joint exploration, bringing their Family members along would clearly be inappropriate, and would only create chaos.

 

Beyond the three familiar faces, several individuals wore uniform attires. They were members of the Situ Family.

 

The Situ Family had dispatched their elite experts for this.

 

Four middle-aged people: three men and one woman, all Fifth Profession Changed Players, equipped with exceptional equipment, with the lowest Grade being Diamond.

 

Another individual attracted even greater attention.

 

This was an elderly man with a hunched back, coughing incessantly.

 

His beard and hair were completely white, his eyebrows not only white but remarkably long, extending below his chin. He basically had the quintessential appearance of an immortal sage.

 

Observing his appearance, it was difficult to imagine he possessed any combat capability.

 

However, through his Black Dragon Perception, Lu Fan could discern that this old man was actually the most powerful among those the Situ Family had dispatched.

 

This person should be the Situ Family’s Sixth Profession Ancestor.

 

Situ Xiong was not among those exploring but was responsible for coordinating all arrangements.

 

He approached personally to welcome Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian into the formation.

 

With this, the ten-person joint exploration team was complete.

 

Situ Xiong then looked toward an individual who bore some resemblance to himself, but appeared slightly older. After a brief exchange of courtesies and a nod, he withdrew, relinquishing authority to this person.

 

This individual surveyed everyone, then spoke. “Everyone, I am the Situ Family’s Patriarch, Situ Ying. For this exploration operation, I shall serve as leader, leading everyone into the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance.”

 

“Now, please follow me aboard the Sacred Ship. Once aboard, I shall distribute items and medicinal supplies to everyone, as well as inform you of the critical details for this exploration.”

 

With that, he casually waved his hand. A Sacred Ship flew forth, expanding from miniature to full size, soon standing horizontally before everyone.

 

This Sacred Ship was not particularly large, resembling a small boat. However, from its appearance, it seemed specifically designed for rapid transit. Though inferior to most Sacred Ships in Durability and comfort, its speed absolutely crushed most Sky Mounts and flying equipment.

 

Under Situ Ying’s guidance, everyone sequentially entered the Sacred Ship.

 

The vessel, after all had boarded, rose vertically, then shot toward a specific direction with a sharp *whooshing* sound, traveling at extreme speed.

 

Inside the Sacred Ship, facilities were very basic, featuring only several seats.

 

At the centre of the seating arrangement stood a large chest filled with items and medicinal supplies.

 

After guiding everyone to their seats, Situ Ying approached, extracting items from the chest, distributing equal portions to everyone while explaining. “These items have significant utility in the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance. Please take care of them.”

 

Lu Fan and Ye Wuxian also received numerous Potions and items. Upon examination, they discovered that without exception, all items were designed to increase Fire Element Resistance or continuous Health Recovery.

 

Moreover, each item was of quite High Grade, every single one valuable and highly effective.

 

This amazed the other joint exploration participants. Because they understood the characteristics of the Flaming Hell Dungeon Instance, they had quietly prepared some medicinal supplies for themselves.

 

However, compared to the Situ Family’s distributed supplies, their prepared supplies were clearly significantly more inferior.