Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Give Me, Lin Fan, Some Face, Apologize and It's Over
Old Zhang watched as the White Flood Dragon was blasted, leaving a bloody hole, and gasped, feeling a phantom pain.
"Lin Fan, he must be in so much pain," Old Zhang said.
Lin Fan replied, "Yeah, I think he's in a lot of pain too. That wound looks terrible, so much blood… Look, the lake is turning red."
Old Zhang said, "I really don't like him. Do you?"
"Nope, not at all. He actually ambushed the White Flood Dragon! A fight should be fair and square, a head-on clash, not a sneak attack. That's just shameless."
"Yeah, so despicable."
They stood there, critiquing the middle-aged man who had just appeared. Their voices weren't particularly loud, but they weren't quiet either. Anyone listening attentively could hear them.
And sure enough…
The middle-aged man who had ambushed the White Flood Dragon heard them.
"Who's there? Show yourselves!"
The middle-aged man was a powerful being from a great clan in the depths of the starry sky. He had never taken the creatures he encountered here seriously. To him, they were too weak, the gap in strength too vast.
"I've been standing right here," Lin Fan said.
"Me too," added Old Zhang.
Their conversation had been meant to be a private exchange, but unexpectedly, someone had overheard them.
Lin Fan said, "You're really rude, eavesdropping on other people's conversations. Your manners are lacking."
Old Zhang agreed, "Yeah, I feel the same way."
The Evil Chicken, being led by a rope, really wanted to retort. You two idiots, your voices aren't exactly quiet! Why wouldn't he hear you? And you call him an eavesdropper? You're the ones with the problem!
The people hidden around the area, observing the situation, realized that the one confronting the mysterious powerhouse was the Dragon Kingdom's Lin Fan. They secretly rejoiced.
A conflict was good!
It would be best if Lin Fan were killed. Without such a top-tier expert, the Dragon Kingdom would be weakened, and they could finally stand tall. The thought of all the good things being snatched away by the Dragon Kingdom filled them with resentment.
Zhuang Ming's face was filled with rage. He roared, "You're courting death!"
He threw a punch towards Lin Fan, reaching him in the blink of an eye. With the current situation, no one should have been able to withstand such a blow.
But then…
The scene before him made Zhuang Ming's eyes widen in surprise.
His punch hadn't had any effect on the opponent. It had been effortlessly blocked.
"So, you think you're so arrogant just because you have a little bit of strength?" Zhuang Ming sneered. Even though his attack had been blocked, he didn't take it seriously.
To him, being blocked didn't mean much.
It just meant the opponent had some skill.
He hadn't gotten serious yet. Once he did, what could this guy possibly do to resist?
Lin Fan said, "I'm not being arrogant. It's just that your sneak attack was rather unpleasant."
Old Zhang added, "Exactly. You did something wrong, and we pointed it out. As long as you repent, we'll still consider you a moral person."
Zhuang Ming had only one thought about their words: Idiots.
One-Eyed Man sighed. As expected, even though Lin Fan and Old Zhang seemed normal, something was still off. Could patients from the Green Mountain Mental Hospital recover so quickly?
Fortunately, he had never told anyone about this.
The White Flood Dragon seized this rare opportunity and dove back into Heaven Lake. He had been tricked into coming out and severely injured. If someone hadn't appeared, his current situation would have been dire.
Thankfully, there were many hidden passages beneath Heaven Lake.
Hiding and recuperating wouldn't be a problem.
Seeing the White Flood Dragon escape into Heaven Lake, Zhuang Ming's expression darkened. All his anger focused on Lin Fan. If it weren't for him, the White Flood Dragon wouldn't have gotten away.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
In a flash, Zhuang Ming disappeared, reappearing in front of Lin Fan in the blink of an eye. He raised his hand, fingers curved into claws, and aimed for Lin Fan's throat, a swift and ruthless move intended to snap his neck.
"Hmph!"
Zhuang Ming sneered as his fingers landed on Lin Fan's neck. "Foolish creature, don't talk so much in your next life. The consequences aren't something you can bear."
"Die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he exerted his strength, focusing it on his fingers. Such force could break even the hardest materials, let alone a fragile human neck.
However…
Zhuang Ming's expression changed slightly. He had used considerable force, but the other party remained completely unaffected.
"What are you trying to do?" Lin Fan asked.
The current situation was unacceptable to Zhuang Ming. With his strength, snapping someone's neck should have been child's play.
But now, the opponent showed no reaction at all.
It truly baffled him.
His mind raced. With my Three Radiance Peak Realm cultivation, no one should be able to resist me. But this kid is completely fine. There must be something strange going on. Could he be truly powerful?
While he was pondering this, he shifted his grip from claws to a palm and struck Lin Fan's chest with a deadly blow. The force was immense, and a loud boom resonated as the power seemed to pierce through Lin Fan's body.
Logically, it should have created a gaping wound like the one on the White Flood Dragon, with blood gushing out uncontrollably.
But reality was cruel.
Lin Fan remained motionless, without a single sign of injury. Zhuang Ming's palm strike, which could have shattered another person's body, was nothing more than a slight tickle to Lin Fan. If he had to say anything, it would be, "Not bad."
At least a little bit stronger than others.
"What are you doing now?" Lin Fan frowned, displeased with Zhuang Ming's unfriendly behavior. Then, Lin Fan casually pushed Zhuang Ming. It seemed like an ordinary push, but to Zhuang Ming, it felt like a mountain crashing towards him.
"How…?"
Zhuang Ming raised his hands to block, but the oncoming force was too terrifying to resist. The moment of contact felt like his arms were shattering, and he was sent flying backwards by the sheer power.
The surrounding trees suffered.
Cracking sounds filled the air as they splintered and broke.
After a while, Zhuang Ming finally managed to stabilize himself, spitting out a mouthful of blood that stained the ground crimson. He looked up sharply, his eyes filled with shock as he stared at Lin Fan, as if in disbelief.
"You…"
He just started to speak when his body seemed to collapse. His legs trembled, and he supported himself with one hand, gasping for breath. Such terrifying power! How could it be so strong?
"What's wrong with him?" Old Zhang asked.
Lin Fan replied, "I just gave him a little push."
Old Zhang seemed to have realized something and exclaimed, "He's faking it! He's definitely trying to scam you! I've seen this on TV before, remember? I showed you those videos where people deliberately bump into young guys. He must think you're young and easy to trick!"
The two men, graduates of Green Mountain, never paid attention to how complicated or dangerous their surroundings were.
They always acted according to their own will.
They also analyzed everything based on their own worldview. It might seem strange, but their reasoning had its own internal logic.
Zhuang Ming, severely injured, heard their words and wanted to explode with anger. But considering his current situation, he could only remain subdued. His previous arrogance had vanished without a trace.
He could be as arrogant as he wanted against the weak, but now, arrogance would only cost him his life.
"I apologize. I was too impulsive just now," Zhuang Ming said through gritted teeth, forcing a smile as he struggled to stand.
Patience was key to achieving great things.
Impulsiveness was the devil.
These were words of wisdom, applicable to everyone, whether they were locals or powerhouses from the starry sky. Sound principles held true even beyond the stars.
Old Zhang asked, "Are you trying to scam us?"
Zhuang Ming endured the pain and smiled faintly. "I would never try to scam anyone."
Lin Fan said, "Do you know you were wrong? You shouldn't have ambushed him. Don't you agree?"
Such humiliating questioning almost made Zhuang Ming explode, wanting to roar, How dare you be so arrogant! Come and kill me if you have the guts!
His thoughts were impulsive, but his actions remained cautious.
"Yes, I was wrong. I shouldn't have resorted to a sneak attack," Zhuang Ming said. He desperately wanted to figure out Lin Fan's background. The strength he displayed wasn't something people from their planet could possess.
"It's good that you admit your mistake," Lin Fan said.
Old Zhang nodded. "Yes, I think so too."
One-Eyed Man and the others exchanged glances. They were Lin Fan's followers. Their comfortable existence in Changbai Mountain was entirely due to Lin Fan. Without him, their strength wouldn't allow them to live so freely.
Look at the powerhouses from other nations.
They were like rats on the street. While not exactly hunted, they certainly kept a low profile, avoiding attention whenever possible.
There were simply too many powerful beings around.
And they were dangerous. Based on what they had seen, even without any prior conflict, these starry sky powerhouses would readily attack.
Therefore, One-Eyed Man and the others felt fortunate.
Proud, even.
We have a powerhouse that other countries don't.
At this moment, the hidden powerhouses were disappointed. Damn it, what a useless starry sky powerhouse! Where's that domineering aura he had when he ambushed the White Flood Dragon? Why is he suddenly so docile after being beaten?
Where's your dignity?
Where's your pride?
If Zhuang Ming knew what they were thinking, he would definitely memorize their faces.
Damn it, I may not be a match for him, but I'm definitely a match for you!
Zhuang Ming decided to temporarily let the White Flood Dragon go. In his current state, he couldn't afford to continue pursuing it, or he would have to confront this monstrously strong individual.
He needed to find a way to leave this place.
First, he had to thoroughly investigate this guy's origins and report the situation. The emergence of a local powerhouse had a significant impact on their plans.
Just then, Old Zhang's words made Zhuang Ming tense up, his anger flaring. He couldn't believe such an absurd request.
"Lin Fan, I think he should apologize to that snake. I saw it clearly. The snake was bleeding after he hit it. It must have been very painful," Old Zhang said.
Lin Fan replied, "Old Zhang, you're so kind."
Old Zhang smiled. "Aren't we always kind?"
"Yes, you're right. I think that's necessary." Lin Fan agreed with this approach and then looked at Zhuang Ming. "What do you think?"
Zhuang Ming didn't speak, only feeling anger.
The request was outrageous.
He wanted to unleash his domineering aura and shout, I, Zhuang Ming, a powerhouse from the starry sky, will not tolerate such humiliation! But in the face of absolute strength, he truly cowered.
No one wanted to risk their life.
The price of arrogance was death.
Although Lin Fan seemed to be asking for his opinion, he didn't wait for a response. He walked to the edge of Heaven Lake and shouted, "White Snake, come out! He's going to apologize to you!"
Everyone was stunned by Lin Fan's actions.
They all shared the same thought: What are you doing? It's normal to fight and struggle here. The White Flood Dragon is their target, and that guy injured it. That's his ability. Now you're making him apologize to the White Flood Dragon? How did you even come up with that?
Smooth move.
Absolutely brilliant.
There was no movement.
Heaven Lake remained quiet. The White Flood Dragon, hiding within the lake, heard the voices outside but didn't move. He had already suffered a significant loss and wouldn't risk going out again.
Too many people wanted him dead.
In his current condition, he couldn't handle them.
But just then…
The ground shook.
The currents within Heaven Lake churned. The recuperating White Flood Dragon suddenly opened his eyes, as if seeing a ghost, and instantly flew into a rage. Damn it, I'm already so miserable, why won't they leave me alone?
The turbulent currents tugged at his wounds.
The White Flood Dragon thrashed his massive body, unable to bear it any longer. Fine, I'll fight you to the death! Having made up his mind, the White Flood Dragon roared, and water gurgled into his mouth.
Gurgle, gurgle…
Boom!
The surface of Heaven Lake exploded as the White Flood Dragon burst out of the water, glaring furiously at his surroundings. Consumed by rage, his thoughts simplified: Even if I'm no match for you, I'll still fight!
But soon…
He realized something was wrong. Lin Fan was waving at him, not attacking, but talking to him.
"White Snake, I told you, he's going to apologize for what he did. Will you accept his apology?"
"I think he's sincere."
"Um, could you be a little smaller? You're so big, it's a bit much for me."
"Your wound is still bleeding. Do you need medicine? Otherwise, it could get infected, and that would be troublesome."
Lin Fan chattered on and on.
He acted like a concerned passerby.
The White Flood Dragon didn't say anything, just stared blankly at Lin Fan. What the hell are you talking about? I'm so confused. I don't understand at all.
Then, Lin Fan walked over to Zhuang Ming and waved his hand. "He's out now. Go apologize. I hope you'll be sincere. It's normal to make mistakes, but as long as you admit them, you still have a chance to be forgiven."
Zhuang Ming had no choice.
He was at their mercy.
Damn it.
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