Bab 622: Chapter 622: Dad, That's Not What You Told Me At Home
No matter how bustling the outside world became, Ke Lan always remembered that there was a loved one waiting for her back home.
Therefore, no matter how tired she was or how many important things she had to do, she would always make time to return and accompany her father.
Every time Ke Lan returned to the village, the villagers were overjoyed. Especially the children, who looked forward to it every day. The day they anticipated most was when Sister Ke Lan returned. Every time she came back, she brought them many interesting things.
Looking at the scene before her, a smile bloomed on Ke Lan's face. Perhaps this was the reason why her father always wanted to stay in the village. It truly was a good place, staying here brought a sense of peace, as if all worries could dissipate.
If she could, she would also want to stay in the village for the rest of her life, never going anywhere. However, she wanted to become stronger, so she could protect the most important person in her heart.
When she used to live in the village, she thought the world was just like the village, peaceful and heartwarming. But when she stepped into the outside world, she discovered that her previous thoughts were naive. The outside world was dangerous, full of deception and all sorts of people.
To protect the most precious things in her heart, she needed absolute strength. She had to become stronger. Only by becoming stronger could she achieve this.
Lin Fan didn't know Ke Lan's thoughts. If he did, he would stroke her head and smile, saying that if it weren't for the mission that required him to leave, she really wouldn't need to strive so hard. As long as he was there to protect her, she could live a happy and carefree life.
But people had to rely on themselves. Thinking of Lao Zhang… well, Lao Zhang could rely on him. He couldn't live without him.
Inside the house:
"Dad, this meat doesn't taste as good as it used to." Ke Lan picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks, put it in her mouth, and savored it. The taste was off, clearly different from what she had eaten before.
Lin Fan said, "Really?"
"Yes, is the meat from before gone?" Ke Lan asked.
Lin Fan looked at the giant dragon outside, lost in thought, his eyes filled with meaning…
Squatting outside, surrounded by villagers, the pink Colossal Dragon shuddered. A chilling sensation washed over her. Just now, it was as if she had been locked onto by a terrifying aura, a sense of crisis that left her feeling apprehensive and uneasy.
It was terrifying.
But soon, the feeling vanished like smoke.
"An illusion, it must be an illusion."
After figuring this out, the dragon lay down leisurely, not wanting to think about anything. Lying down peacefully was the safest option.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Yes, those little animals are gone. I think they must be hibernating for the winter, finding a place to hide. We might not be able to eat them anymore."
If the Dragon Emperor knew Lin Fan's thoughts, he would definitely burst into tears of gratitude. Although he referred to their dragon race as "little animals," he was grateful for the mercy of not being eaten. At the rate he was going, how long the dragon race could survive was an unknown, hard to say.
In any case, it definitely wouldn't be good.
Ke Lan said, "What a pity, I promised to bring them some jerky."
Lin Fan smiled. There was nothing he could do. He was a man of his word. Since he had said he wouldn't eat the dragon race anymore, he had to keep his promise. How could he deceive them? Such behavior was deplorable.
As they chatted, Ke Lan said, "Dad, I've noticed that things have been going particularly smoothly for us lately, as if someone is helping us."
Lin Fan said, "Isn't that good? I would be very heartbroken if you encountered danger outside."
"Dad, I know, but it just feels strange. Many things have become very simple." Ke Lan didn't really want to tell her father about the things she encountered outside. Some were very dangerous, and she didn't want her father to worry about her.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Safety is good. I only hope that you can live safely and peacefully, without working too hard or getting too tired. Take it slow, there's no rush."
"Okay."
Night fell!
Lin Fan summoned his will, inquiring about his daughter's situation, wanting to know who was helping her. Not long after, he learned who it was.
It turned out to be people from the Church of Light.
The Pope had directly assigned two Cardinals to follow her.
Both of them were Saint-level powerhouses.
They could basically dominate however they pleased. No wonder Ke Lan said things had become so simple. With someone helping, how could it not be simple?
But this wouldn't do.
He hoped his daughter could grow up, not be sheltered in a greenhouse. That wouldn't help Ke Lan at all.
At the Church of Light:
The Pope, wearing his cute pajamas, was preparing for bed. Ever since he signed the contract with the Abyssal Lord, his life had become much more colorful and comfortable.
He possessed the highest authority and enjoyed the services provided by others.
Suddenly!
A cold wind blew in. The night wind was always so boisterous. The Pope shivered, as if something terrifying had appeared, startling him.
He habitually turned around to look behind him.
No familiar figure.
Looking closely, he realized it was just the window that hadn't been closed. He chuckled self-deprecatingly. He was really making a fuss. He was the Pope, what was there to be afraid of?
Really…
He stopped talking.
Saying more would only make things worse. It was better to go to sleep early.
The Pope went to the window. There was a table in front of it, and the Pope needed to lean forward to reach the window. Just as he was about to close it, Lin Fan appeared behind him, patting his shoulder. "Boke…"
Hearing this voice, the Pope trembled violently.
Moreover, his current posture was a bit awkward. The Pope was leaning forward, and Lin Fan was standing behind him…
But this situation was nothing to the Pope.
The Pope shifted his position. "You scared me! I almost died of fright."
"Really? I'm sorry, I just happened to have something to ask you." Lin Fan said.
The Pope was already accustomed to this kind of situation. Last time, Lin Fan came to him in the middle of the night, making him feel a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, with his strong mental fortitude, he could handle these things without panic.
Calm!
"What is it?" The Pope was very curious. He always wanted to have a good relationship with Lin Fan, to become his best friend, but this road was a bit difficult.
Even now, he hadn't entered Lin Fan's heart.
If he was like this, let alone the Abyssal Lord, Archimonde, that guy hadn't seen Lin Fan for years, even less than him.
Lin Fan said, "Did you send someone to protect my daughter?"
Hearing these words, the Pope felt very happy, an indescribable excitement. It seemed that what he had done had been noticed. Sigh, there was no need to thank him.
This was all he should do.
"Yes, ever since I learned she was your daughter, I sent two Cardinals to secretly protect her. Even if they encounter danger, the Cardinals will deal with the most dangerous threats." The Pope said.
He really hoped to hear Lin Fan's thanks.
Lin Fan asked curiously, "How did you know?"
The Pope told Lin Fan about what had happened back then, explaining it in great detail, with almost nothing left out. He even added many aspects of the situation, making the story very rich.
After hearing what he said, Lin Fan said, "I didn't expect you to be so smart, to be able to discover these issues from these details. Impressive."
The Pope smiled. Being praised by Lin Fan felt good. He hoped this feeling could last and not suddenly disappear.
But just as the Pope was immersed in joy, Lin Fan's words plunged him into the abyss.
"It's not good for you to help Ke Lan like this." Lin Fan said.
The Pope looked at Lin Fan as if he had seen a ghost, somewhat understanding what Lin Fan meant. I sent two Cardinals over there, and not only did they not do well, but there was also a problem?
To be honest, this was a big blow to the Pope.
It was like a child getting a perfect score on a test, but the parents were indifferent, insisting on asking why they couldn't work harder and get a score of 101.
"Is that so? It seems I haven't done well enough." The Pope said.
If someone else had said these words to him, the Pope would have already started arguing. How could he tolerate such a situation? I kindly protected your daughter, and you're telling me this nonsense. It's too hurtful!
But the person in front of him now was Lin Fan.
Even if he felt wronged, he couldn't show it. After all, he really wanted to be good friends with Lin Fan. To put it simply, he wanted to completely latch onto Lin Fan's thigh.
Lin Fan said, "No, actually, everything you've done is out of hope that my daughter will be safe. I understand, and I know you mean well, but I hope she can face some difficulties and grow from them. Do you understand what I mean?"
The Pope looked at Lin Fan and nodded. "I understand."
Lin Fan smiled. "Good, that's good. I hope she suffers a little more. Only in this way can she overcome adversity and rise in difficult situations."
If Ke Lan knew Lin Fan's true thoughts, she would definitely exclaim, "Dad, that's not what you told me at home. You said you hoped I would have less danger and more safety, to live peacefully."
The Pope sighed. "I didn't expect it to be like this. From this, I feel a strong paternal love. With a father like you, there's no need to worry about not being able to rise."
"However, I have a suggestion, I don't know if it's feasible."
The Pope pondered, as if thinking about something. As the Pope, in order to cling to Lin Fan's thigh, he was desperately trying to think of all sorts of ways.
Lin Fan said, "Please tell me. If it helps, I'm all for it."
The Pope said, "I've met Ke Lan, she's very brave and determined. But now, some dangers are no longer a threat to them. Why don't I have the Church's experts pretend to be powerful enemies, set up a grand scheme, lure them into the trap, from weak to strong, step by step, finding hope in despair, proving themselves in hope. What do you think of this method?"
"It seems feasible. Can you elaborate?" Lin Fan asked.
The Pope smiled. "No problem, I've already thought of all the possible scenarios."
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