Capítulo 311: Chapter 311: Ascetic Monk: I'm About to Explode!
July 10th!
"Lin Fan, can you take me with you? I'm really on vacation."
Xiao Bao arrived at the Special Department, blocking Lin Fan's way. He hadn't seen Lin Fan for a while and missed him dearly. Most importantly, Xiao Bao was quite upset. He knew Lin Fan had taken Old Zhang to Changbai Mountain.
Therefore, he wanted to go too.
Lin Fan stroked Xiao Bao's head and asked, "Aren't you supposed to be in school?"
"Nope, school's out for the summer," Xiao Bao replied.
Lin Fan looked at Xiao Bao, blinking, "Really?"
"Really, absolutely! I might lie to others, but I'd never lie to you. School's really on vacation. Just take me to Changbai Mountain. I really love going there." Xiao Bao tugged on Lin Fan's hand, putting on his best act of persuasion. He had no ulterior motives; he simply wanted to go.
Summer vacation usually started mid-month.
There were still a few days left.
However, Xiao Bao had generously donated a sum of money to the school, specifically for renovations, prompting the principal to start the work early and let the students out for summer vacation ahead of schedule.
This was the charm of money.
Lin Fan thought it over carefully. Xiao Bao seemed to be genuinely on vacation. Taking him along seemed perfectly normal and posed no problems. Of course, if they were going, they needed to be prepared. All necessary supplies had to be packed.
These were Xiao Bao's responsibilities.
On previous trips, Xiao Bao had always brought ample gear, turning their excursions into luxurious camping trips. He lived the good life outdoors, leaving others envious.
"Alright, you can come along," Lin Fan agreed.
"Fantastic!" Upon hearing Lin Fan's consent, Xiao Bao joyfully spun around him, as happy as a bird. This brought a smile to Lin Fan's face.
"I'll go back and get ready now. Make sure you let me know when we're leaving."
With that, Xiao Bao happily departed.
July 12th!
One-Eyed Man was restless. Satellite surveillance indicated activity at Changbai Mountain. If they didn't go soon, they might miss their chance, significantly impacting their future plans.
Currently, the situation was a bit unusual. Yongxin and the others hadn't joined them but remained at the department. They had taken the pills and their strength had increased. More importantly, Yanhai City needed someone to hold down the fort. After all, the items retrieved from Changbai Mountain were still being studied at the research department.
If some idiot decided to raid the Special Department while they were away, they'd have no recourse.
Therefore, having them stay behind ensured relative safety.
However…
"Lin Fan, are you sure bringing him along is a good idea?"
One-Eyed Man glanced at Xiao Bao. It was that little brat again. Honestly, he wasn't usually envious of wealth, but ever since Xiao Bao appeared, he'd realized that the lives of the rich were truly beyond imagination.
Lin Fan smiled. "It's fine. He's my good friend. He's on vacation, and it's safe there. Bringing him along is good."
Perhaps only Lin Fan could describe Changbai Mountain as "safe."
Those who had perished in Changbai Mountain, if they heard this, would undoubtedly burst out of their coffins to argue with Lin Fan. "You say Changbai Mountain is safe? Then tell me, why am I lying here?"
"I thought summer vacation wasn't supposed to start for a few more days," One-Eyed Man questioned.
He simply didn't want Xiao Bao tagging along. This wasn't a sightseeing trip. They were going to confront Starry Sky experts and powerful figures from various nations. Danger lurked around every corner. While everyone else was taking this matter seriously, they were bringing a child. Wasn't this a joke?
Lin Fan replied, "He's already on vacation."
Xiao Bao narrowed his eyes, giving One-Eyed Man a somewhat hostile look. He already had one eye missing, why was he so nosy?
"That's right, I'm already on vacation," Xiao Bao declared, head held high.
What an annoying fellow. My best friend was willing to take me, but he acted like he didn't want me there. Did I eat his rice? Did I spend his money? Why so many questions?
One-Eyed Man said, "As far as I know, summer vacation starts mid-month. There are still a few days until mid-month. You shouldn't lie at such a young age."
He truly didn't want Xiao Bao to go.
It wasn't about danger.
Rather, bringing a defenseless child along would be a burden. If something happened, it could easily tie Lin Fan down. Their primary goal at Changbai Mountain was to acquire more valuable items.
If someone else snatched them, it would be a huge loss.
"That's true, summer vacation usually starts mid-month. But I saw how dilapidated the school was, so I donated some money for renovations. So, the school started vacation early. Is there a problem with that?"
The arrogant Xiao Bao hated being meddled with. He wasn't Lin Fan, nor was he a good friend. He didn't need his interference. Besides, what was the point of arguing now?
They were already on the plane.
It was Xiao Bao's plane. Since they had a larger group, the Special Department's plane was too small. It couldn't compare to his plane in terms of comfort or anything else.
Lin Fan patted Xiao Bao's head approvingly, praising him, "Such a kind-hearted Xiao Bao. Renovating the school will make it much more comfortable for the students."
Receiving the praise, Xiao Bao felt a little smug.
"I, Xiao Bao, have always been kind-hearted."
One-Eyed Man was speechless. That damned power of money was truly unbeatable. Honestly, he despised rich people, especially rich kids who didn't know the value of hard work and squandered their money freely.
Just because he was the head of the Special Department didn't mean he was wealthy. In fact, he was quite poor. His method of dealing with Hao Ren involved using public funds. He had some savings, but definitely not much. He claimed that someone of his strength was indifferent to money, but the truth was he had no way to earn more.
Changbai Mountain.
"Hahaha…"
A long howl resonated through the heavens.
A figure abruptly stood up, his aura surging as he threw a punch, sending out waves of energy.
It was the Ascetic Monk.
After licking the spring water, his strength had improved. Later, encountering another opportunity, he continued to advance. As a Heavenly King level expert, even the slightest improvement in cultivation was difficult. But now, he hadn't just improved slightly, but significantly, beyond his imagination.
"As I expected, this treasure land of Changbai Mountain must be further explored. Whether I can break through my current realm depends on whether I can find even better things here."
Suddenly, the Ascetic Monk heard movement nearby.
"Who's there?"
He vigilantly scanned his surroundings. Anyone who could appear in this place was no ordinary person. The weakest among them were City Guardian level experts.
"Don't move! I advise you not to move."
A group of mysterious individuals, armed with firearms and clad in combat uniforms, emerged.
The Ascetic Monk looked at these people with confusion. He realized they were just ordinary people. Even with firearms, they were useless against an expert like him. Firearms were mere toys.
However…
He realized things might not be as they seemed. These were all Chinese faces. Why would they send ordinary people here? Moreover, his current location was quite secluded. He hadn't revealed it to anyone.
Therefore…
They must have come prepared.
They intended to use ordinary people as cannon fodder. If he attacked and killed these ordinary people, the Chinese Special Department, namely One-Eyed Man, would definitely retaliate. The reason was simple.
They must know he had obtained two fruits.
Directly robbing him would tarnish their reputation, so they came up with this plan. The clever Ascetic Monk immediately grasped this point.
"Who are you?" the Ascetic Monk inquired.
The leader of the group, a burly man holding a gun, barked, "Cut the crap! Hand over your treasures, or you'll regret it!"
As expected.
The Ascetic Monk understood.
They were after his treasures. No one knew he had obtained two fruits, yet they did. Clearly, his movements had been tracked without his knowledge, implying that the one behind this was quite powerful.
It was just as he suspected.
These Chinese, for the sake of face, had dispatched ordinary people to confront him. The moment he acted, the Chinese experts would have a reason to appear and deal with him, perhaps even kill him or simply seize his treasures. These were all highly probable scenarios.
How could he resolve this current predicament?
The Ascetic Monk pondered.
He realized there was no solution. It was a deadlock.
Damn it!
Despicable Chinese!
The Ascetic Monk's expression shifted between dark and light as he searched for a way out. As he was thinking, a gunshot rang out, the bullet striking the ground near his feet.
"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and hand over the goods, or I'll blow your brains out!"
Truly vicious bandits.
No, or rather, their acting was quite convincing. They were putting on a good show, and it seemed very real. I, the Ascetic Monk, have seen all sorts of situations. I've survived this long thanks to my discerning eyes.
"Don't you think this is a bit much?"
"After all, China is a major power. How can you do such a thing?"
The Ascetic Monk didn't want to hand over the items so easily. However, given the current situation, a peaceful resolution seemed impossible. If negotiation could work, wouldn't that be better?
The burly man cursed, "What's with all the废话 (nonsense)? Hurry up, or I'll shoot you!"
Speaking the harshest words, firing the fiercest shots. If you don't comply, we'll deal with you. Are you scared or not?
"I don't have anything on me," the Ascetic Monk said.
He certainly wasn't going to tell them the truth.
The burly man roared, "Nothing? Who are you trying to fool? Take off your clothes! I want to see if you have anything. If I find something, I'll shoot you dead!"
The Ascetic Monk frowned.
They were clearly humiliating him.
Thinking it over, he instantly understood their motive. They wanted to provoke him into a rage, forcing him to attack. Then, the person hiding behind the scenes would appear and eliminate him.
The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became.
The Ascetic Monk could only tell himself to stay calm, he must remain calm and wait for an opportunity. As soon as he found an opening, he would escape. That was the best course of action.
"I only have two pieces of fruit on me."
He honestly took out the items he had.
First, take out the items. They came to harm him for these things. His thought process was simple, just hand over the good stuff.
The gunman saw the Ascetic Monk pull out two fruits from his robes. They looked like grapes, which left the gunman dumbfounded. Damn, we came all the way from the city, fully equipped, to make a killing.
Are you freaking kidding me?
The gunman, with a cold expression, walked step by step towards the Ascetic Monk. Looking at this poor-looking Ascetic Monk, he angrily snatched the fruits, clenched his fist tightly, crushing them, and then, to the Ascetic Monk's shock and disbelief, smeared the crushed fruit on the Ascetic Monk's face.
"Are you freaking sick? We're here to rob you! You pull out two grapes and tell me this is all you have? Hand over the money!" the gunman yelled.
The Ascetic Monk's expression was blank. He slowly raised his hand and touched the sticky substance on his face.
"You… you aren't cannon fodder sent by the Chinese…"
The Ascetic Monk asked dumbfoundedly.
The gunman raged, "What cannon fodder? Do we look like cannon fodder to you? Hurry up and hand over all your valuables, or you're dead!"
At this moment, the Ascetic Monk understood, as if a realization had dawned upon him.
He slapped himself hard across the face. The slap was loud and sounded painful.
"Don't try to scare me! You think I'm easily intimidated?"
The gunman was taken aback. To be honest, he hadn't expected this seemingly raggedy fellow to be so fierce, slapping himself like that. Did he really think this simple self-harm could scare him? Don't even dream of it.
"Hahaha…"
The Ascetic Monk burst into laughter.
"I can't believe I was so foolish, so overthinking. I was just imagining things."
After arriving at Changbai Mountain, he had been extremely cautious, afraid to make any rash moves, worried about encountering a formidable opponent and losing his life.
And now, he had been scared by a group of trash with firearms.
Click
The Ascetic Monk grabbed the barrel of the gun, pinching the gunman's finger. As the gunman watched in terror, bang, a bullet shot out from the barrel, hitting the Ascetic Monk's forehead. His skin was as tough as steel. Under normal circumstances, any ordinary person would be dead.
But as a Heavenly King level expert, the Ascetic Monk had long been impervious to bullets.
"You think you can scare anyone with a few broken guns?"
Gulp
The gunmen were stunned by the scene before them, their throats bobbing. The gunman who had just pointed the gun at the Ascetic Monk fearfully recoiled.
"Misunderstanding, this is a misunderstanding. We were just joking."
"It's illegal to kill people in China. If you don't want to go to jail, don't be impulsive. We'll leave now, you think about it."
The gunmen weren't idiots. The situation before them had truly terrified them.
They came to Changbai Mountain because of Sun Xiao's tempting video.
From an ordinary person to an expert.
All because of a snake.
So their plan was simple: catch snakes and rob people to make a fortune.
They targeted lone individuals.
No matter their situation.
With firearms in hand, even experts would have to kneel.
But now, they discovered that the abilities of experts were truly something else.
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