Chapter 696, Golden Wing, Zheng Gong

Translator: Silavin

 

Tu Jing dispatched the Golden Wing, Zheng Gong, who had remained in Dragon Capital to meet with Lu Fan and take over those eleven warships.

 

The one who had now arrived at Dragon Capital University was Zheng Gong.

 

When Lu Fan saw a group of Griffin Legion members approaching, he immediately recognised their identity. From a considerable distance, he waved at them.

 

Zheng Gong also sensed Lu Fan’s presence. Without uttering a word, he led the other Griffin Legion members and landed beside Lu Fan.

 

Every single one of their words and actions was crisp, decisive, and uniform. One could tell at a glance that they were soldiers who had received the highest level of training.

 

As one of Dragon Country’s four ace military units, a Griffin Legion squad led by a Golden Wing was naturally not to be underestimated.

 

Zheng Gong stepped forward and gave Lu Fan a military salute. Seeing this, Lu Fan hesitated slightly before returning the gesture.

 

However, while he was also a Golden Wing, he was not like Zheng Gong, who had received professional training.

 

Therefore, Lu Fan’s military salute was a makeshift one.

 

Nevertheless, Zheng Gong paid no attention to such details. After exchanging military salutes with Lu Fan, he extended his hand and said, “Zheng Gong.”

 

” Lu Fan.” Lu Fan extended his hand and shook it with his.

 

Zheng Gong nodded slightly and said, “General Tu has told me everything about the situation. I’ve come to take over the warships you’re handing in.”

 

“The warships are here. Please examine them.” Lu Fan did not waste words either. He took out all the warships from his Inventory and handed them to Zheng Gong.

 

The stored warships were like individual model ships, merely the size of one’s palm.

 

However, after using Appraisal, one could still see the Attributes of these warships and what other Engineered Items were equipped on the warships.

 

Although Zheng Gong had already prepared himself mentally, when he casually examined the warships and found that they were all top-tier, fully equipped Epic Grade warships, he was still extremely surprised.

 

Dragon Country naturally had warships of this level, but their numbers were not many.

 

Any single warship had immeasurable value.

 

For Lu Fan to actually produce so many High Grade warships to hand over to the country, it was a level of boldness and generosity that was worthy one’s of admiration.

 

After confirming the condition of the eleven warships, Zheng Gong solemnly put them away one by one, then saluted Lu Fan again and said. “Brother Lu is truly remarkable. These eleven warships represent no small fortune for our Dragon Country. Your actions are absolutely of a great service to the country!”

 

“Hehe, it’s just contributing to the country. It’s what I should do.” Lu Fan scratched his head and laughed, thinking to himself, [I’m just handing over things I couldn’t use anyway. I don’t think this is that big of a deal. If you saw the Legendary Grade warship I kept for myself, wouldn’t you start drooling?]

 

Zheng Gong naturally did not know that Lu Fan had kept the best warship for himself.

 

Actually, even if he knew, he would not say anything about it.

 

After all, these warships were all captured by Lu Fan. How many to hand over was entirely up to Lu Fan to decide, was it not?

 

Zheng Gong said to Lu Fan, “Brother Lu, I’ve received all the warships. Based on their Grades and configurations, I’ll now award you the Military Merits. Please give me your Medal.”

 

“Oh, okay.” Lu Fan nodded and took out his Griffin Legion Medal, handing it to Zheng Gong.

 

Technically, as a Golden Wing, who was of the same rank as Lu Fan, Zheng Gong actually did not have the qualification to award Lu Fan with the Military Merits.

 

However, Zheng Gong had come on Tu Jing’s orders, so Tu Jing had granted him the authority, giving him the qualification to award Lu Fan his Military Merits.

 

As light flickered in Zheng Gong’s hands, Lu Fan’s Golden Wing Medal seemed to be plated with a layer of gold dust, becoming even more brilliant.

 

However, the material of the Medal had not changed.

 

After all, Golden Wing was already the pinnacle of what this Medal could become. Even if Lu Fan handed over eleven warships with outstanding military achievements, it could not cause the Medal to undergo further transformation.

 

Lu Fan only knew that the Military Merits in his Medal had certainly accumulated to an extremely staggering number by now. With these Military Merits, Lu Fan could definitely exchange for quite a few things from the military.

 

However, Lu Fan was currently too wealthy and had no desire for such stuff. In other words, these Military Merits were not particularly useful to him.

 

“Alright, here’s your Medal back.” A smile appeared on Zheng Gong’s stern face.

 

After Lu Fan took the Medal, Zheng Gong continued, “Brother Lu, despite your young age, you’ve accumulated quite a lot of Military Merits. It’s a pity you’re already a Golden Wing with no way to continue advancing. Otherwise, with your Military Merits, your military rank could probably be promoted further.”

 

Lu Fan smiled and casually put away the Medal, exchanging a few pleasantries. “Well, I don’t really care about military ranks and such. Although I’m also a Golden Wing, in reality, I’m at most an external member. Being able to do some things for the country at my post is good enough for me.”

 

Lu Fan’s words struck right at the heart of an iron-blooded man like Zheng Gong.

 

His face solemn as he nodded and said, “Brother Lu speaks with such sincerity. In life, one should serve the country; in death, one should have no regrets. Being able to contribute to our people makes our death worthwhile.”

 

“Brother Lu, your breadth of mind fills me with great admiration. I acknowledge that you deserve to possess your Golden Wing Medal!”

 

“Right then, Brother Lu, we’ve received the items, and I’ve already awarded you the Military Merits. Now I must now return to report. If there’s an opportunity to meet again in the future, I’ll definitely treat you to plenty of drinks!”

 

With that, Zheng Gong was about to turn around and mount his Griffin to leave.

 

However, at this moment, Lu Fan suddenly stopped him, saying. “Wait a moment, Brother Zheng.”

 

“Hmm? Is there something else?” Zheng Gong paused and turned back to ask.

 

Lu Fan stepped forward with a smile, “Actually, besides these eleven warships, I have another proposal. But this proposal is quite terrifying, and I don’t know if it’s feasible. I need you to help me contact someone higher up, to see if they’re interested in my proposal.”

 

“Someone higher up?” Zheng Gong frowned. “General Tu already holds one of the highest positions in Dragon Country. To think there would be matters that even he can’t decide upon…”

 

Lu Fan nodded. “Although General Tu wields considerable power, what I want to do is probably something he really can’t make a decision on. In other words, the people I need to contact are the Three Elders. Can you and General Tu help me think of a way to contact them?”

 

“The  Three Elders!?” Zheng Gong’s pupils contracted as he realised that the ‘idea’ Lu Fan spoke of was truly going to be terrifying.

 

…

 

Lu Fan was somewhat acquainted with Elder Han, one of Dragon Country’s Three Elders. However, since the National Trial ended, Lu Fan had been unable to contact Elder Han.

 

After all, given Elder Han’s status, it was naturally impossible for him to exchange contact details with an ordinary student like Lu Fan.

 

Though, actually, if Lu Fan wanted to find Elder Han, it would not be too difficult. With his Golden Wing status, whether through Tu Jing or through Dragon Capital’s City Lord, he could contact Elder Han.

 

It was just that Lu Fan, who was not used to the benefits brought by his Golden Wing status, had no idea about this.