Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Humble Sun Xiao, Online Begging to Follow
Whenever Little Bao tagged along, their journeys became vibrant and diverse, fully equipped for any situation, as if an entire logistics team was supporting them. Their food, clothing, accommodation, and travel were all top-notch. It looked less like an adventure and more like a luxurious vacation.
The clan elder clearly had a lot to say about this. Wu Sheng tried to persuade him, saying this was normal, just get used to it, and don't view them through the lens of ordinary people. Otherwise, you'll find yourself out of sync, and ultimately, the only one suffering will be yourself.
It wasn't just the clan elder who was puzzled. One-Eyed Man truly couldn't understand it. Why bother with all this? They were here for adventure and training, but this Little Bao, the tycoon, clearly lacked such self-awareness.
"Lin Fan, where are we going now?" Little Bao asked curiously.
Lin Fan replied, "I don't know. We're following them. They said they'd take us to some ancient ruins."
"Ancient ruins? I learned about those in books. Places built in ancient times are now called ancient ruins, right?"
Little Bao was thrilled. He had never seen any with his own eyes, only in books. Now, he was going to see them firsthand. It was truly fascinating, much more interesting than vacationing abroad.
Lin Fan thought for a moment. "Yeah, that should be it. Neither Old Zhang nor I have seen any. We'll know when we get there."
A large group like theirs was dangerous. If they encountered danger, ordinary people would be doomed. Fortunately, Lin Fan was strong and imposing. No matter who they met, before any fighting started, he could hold his own. As for what happened after the fighting started, the situation would undergo earth-shattering changes.
The clan elder noticed their lack of reverence for the ancient ruins and felt quite helpless.
"Everyone, ancient ruins are dangerous. Don't be careless." Unable to bear it any longer, he had to warn them. Safety was paramount. How could they not take the ruins seriously? This was disrespect. As cultivators, they must have a sense of awe.
"Thanks for the advice," Lin Fan said.
Old Zhang added, "Yes, we know."
Little Bao leaned against Lin Fan, fearless. He never worried about danger. As long as Lin Fan was there, he was the safest kid in the world.
The clan elder sighed. It was truly frustrating. People who didn't have a healthy respect for danger were truly frightening. No one knew what they might encounter next.
"Do you feel it?" Lin Fan asked, spreading his arms and closing his eyes, embracing nature.
"What?" the clan elder asked in surprise. He had no idea what Lin Fan was talking about, completely clueless.
Lin Fan said, "I sense more powerful individuals have appeared here."
Upon hearing this, the clan elder's heart skipped a beat. He knew that Changbai Mountain had definitely attracted more Starry Sky realm experts, but how did Lin Fan sense them? Was it by sensing their auras? But how could he sense auras that hadn't been released?
This was puzzling to the clan elder.
If he were to ask, Lin Fan would tell him about sensing nature, how nature would reveal the surrounding situation. It was a profound cultivation method called Qigong, a very interesting practice of absorbing energy particles scattered throughout the world. It was particularly interesting, and only through personal experience could one truly appreciate its charm.
Little Bao had a natural fondness for the primeval forest and was curious about everything around him. He looked here and there, always holding Lin Fan's hand, afraid that a ferocious beast might leap out and swallow him whole while he was exploring. These were things he had learned about in school.
"Wow! Look who I ran into!" A surprised shout came from the distance.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the sound. The clan elder prepared for battle, ready to strike down anyone who dared approach.
"Wait, it's one of ours," One-Eyed Man cautioned.
Sun Xiao, holding his phone, emerged from the trees, covered in dirt. His eyes lit up when he saw Lin Fan, as if he had seen his idol. One-Eyed Man was curious about Sun Xiao's experiences. How had he, someone with no combat skills, managed to survive in such a dangerous place? Even more astonishing, he had somehow gained a decent level of strength. It was pure luck.
"Idol…" Sun Xiao ran to Lin Fan, pointed the camera at him, and shouted to the viewers in his livestream, "Look who I ran into! My idol!"
He was truly excited, so excited that he didn't know what to say. He had been in Changbai Mountain for a long time, enduring hardships and facing numerous dangers, all of which he had cleverly overcome. This wasn't solely due to his own efforts, but also thanks to the advice from his viewers, who helped him turn the tables in desperate situations, leading him to the peak of his life.
Instantly, the livestream chat exploded.
"Holy crap! The dog streamer instantly latched onto a thigh!"
"The streamer has been so miserable lately, so miserable it's been hard to watch. Fortunately, he's lucky. Not only did he avoid becoming a beast's meal, but he also became a strong person we envy. He's such a dog."
"Following our idol, your survival story isn't interesting at all."
These viewers understood Sun Xiao's feelings upon meeting Lin Fan. If it were them, they would probably be even crazier than Sun Xiao.
"You're here too," Lin Fan asked with a smile. His memory was a bit fuzzy, specifically about Sun Xiao, but he had an impression and quickly remembered who he was.
"Yeah, I've been here for a while." Thinking back on his experiences, Sun Xiao felt like it had been a living hell, incredibly dangerous and painful. "Idol, where are you going?"
Lin Fan replied, "To the ancient ruins."
One-Eyed Man and the others' faces changed drastically when they heard this. They rushed forward. "Quick, turn off the livestream!"
Sun Xiao was startled by One-Eyed Man, looking confused, not understanding what was going on.
The viewers in the livestream frantically typed in the chat.
"Please livestream the ruins!"
"We beg you to livestream!"
They were ordinary citizens living in the city. Watching was fine, but venturing into Changbai Mountain was impossible. It was too dangerous and people could easily die.
Lin Fan said, "It's fine. We can't force others to change just because we're powerful. We're not doing anything shady."
Sun Xiao looked at One-Eyed Man, then at his idol, and cautiously asked, "Is it very important? Something that can't be casually revealed?"
"Not really, it's just a place. There's nothing particularly important about it," Lin Fan said.
One-Eyed Man covered his face in exasperation. It was a very important place. How could it become "just a place" in Lin Fan's words? It was a bit frightening to think about.
Sun Xiao believed his idol. He was actually a bit afraid of One-Eyed Man, the leader of Yanhai City's special department. One-Eyed Man's appearance always gave the impression of a butcher turned agent, full of戾气, truly terrifying to ordinary people.
Sun Xiao timidly asked, "Idol, can you take me with you?"
"No!"
"Absolutely not!"
One-Eyed Man and the clan elder refused in unison.
Such a synchronized rejection made Sun Xiao shrink back. It was truly terrifying. An old man and a one-eyed man staring at him at the same time was a frightening experience.
"I was just asking, I don't have any other intentions," Sun Xiao quickly explained.
One-Eyed Man walked up to Sun Xiao and placed his hand on his shoulder.
Sun Xiao was so startled he didn't dare move, afraid of being hit. His current state could be described as… petrified.
"Level seven."
One-Eyed Man was surprised. He hadn't expected Sun Xiao's strength to have reached level seven. For ordinary people, it would take considerable effort to reach this level. Sun Xiao, with just a bit of luck, had reached this stage. It was enough to make many people envious to the point of anger.
Sun Xiao felt rather insignificant. While he might be cheeky in his livestream, in front of these powerful individuals, he was incredibly humble, without a shred of arrogance.
As the saying goes… forcing yourself into a circle you don't belong in is awkward.
He had dared to ask a question and was immediately rejected, like asking a friend if he could join a dinner party only to be told that it was a high-end gathering and he wouldn't fit in.
"He can come. If you want to go, I can take you," Lin Fan said.
He didn't mind at all. He noticed Sun Xiao's deep sense of disappointment and another emotion he couldn't quite decipher. So, to make him happy, he felt it was fine to agree.
Lin Fan and Old Zhang hoped that everyone around them would always be happy, not letting small matters affect their mood, as it was detrimental to their health.
One-Eyed Man approached Lin Fan and whispered, "Lin Fan, this is dangerous. This place is a secret, and he's livestreaming. It might attract unwanted trouble."
Lin Fan calmly replied, "It's fine. I'm here. Don't worry."
If anyone else had said this, One-Eyed Man would have roared in anger… Who are you? Why should I be reassured just because you're here?
But these words coming from Lin Fan were truly domineering. Even if you didn't believe him, you couldn't deny his strength, which was so formidable it was beyond imagination.
The clan elder said, "Young Master, is this really alright?"
Wu Sheng replied, "It's fine. If he wasn't confident, he wouldn't do this. Besides, the terms of the deal have been agreed upon. I believe he won't change them. Bringing one more person won't matter."
"As for the livestream, it's also fine. Whether we can obtain anything from the ruins depends on Lin Fan. If even he can't do it, do you think more people will make a difference?"
The clan elder nodded. The logic was sound and reasonable.
Many people were watching Sun Xiao's livestream.
Not just ordinary citizens, but also the powerful individuals who were in Changbai Mountain.
They were also lurking in Sun Xiao's livestream, wanting to see what he could find.
Unexpectedly…
This discovery was quite significant.
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