Chương 397: Chapter 397: Lin Fan, You've Become More Handsome! Flattery from an Old Geezer
Long Yuan had been bullied by Lin Fan.
His mood was foul.
He kept thinking about Lin Fan. He really wanted to ask the Dragon God, his dear ancestor, if he had avenged him and killed that detestable fellow.
But he didn't ask.
It wasn't that he didn't want to ask, but rather he didn't dare. The one before him was his ancestor, how could he have the audacity to question him?
"Ancestor, is there a problem over there?"
Long Yuan noticed his ancestor's gaze fixed on a distant mountain peak. He followed his ancestor's gaze, but he couldn't see as clearly as his ancestor and couldn't discern anything useful.
"Wait for me to return."
As soon as the words left his mouth, the Dragon God flew towards the mountain.
Changbai Mountain was a truly magical place, its weather ever-changing. It used to experience all four seasons, but with the awakening, the weather had become harsh. In the blink of an eye, the clear sky turned ominous.
Landing on the ground…
"Hmm?"
An incredibly powerful aura surged from all directions, enveloping the Dragon God. This was definitely no ordinary situation, and an ordinary person would find it hard to withstand.
"The aura of an ancient being is always so terrifying."
The Dragon God marveled. Having cultivated to his level, he could sense things others couldn't. There was definitely a terrifying presence here, otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.
As he continued to ascend, the aura grew sharper.
He walked the path Lin Fan had taken.
But Lin Fan had retreated halfway and hadn't continued forward. The Dragon God walked the path Lin Fan hadn't.
"I am the Dragon God of the Dragon Clan. You who slumber here, come out and meet me."
Others would venture to uncover the truth, but the Dragon God wanted to see the other party's true form. He had the qualifications and the ability to do so.
Suddenly, the ground shimmered, triggering a sort of restriction, forming a massive restrictive formation.
Light radiated from the Dragon God's eyes. The Dragon God's eyes pierced through illusions, searching for weaknesses. He slowly raised his arm and pointed a finger into the void. With a hum, the spot where his fingertip landed cracked like a shattered mirror.
Crack!
The cracks spread.
The space before him was now covered in them.
"Such petty tricks, how dare you show off before me? Come out and meet me!" The Dragon God's voice possessed an extremely strong penetrating power, converging into a point and transmitting towards the depths.
Instantly, it touched upon a true taboo.
Thick black fog boiled up, like boiling water, rolling and surging endlessly.
Immediately following, a giant grey hand burst forth from the void.
The Dragon God frowned, sensing an unusual aura. With a roar, he threw a punch that transformed into a rainbow, colliding directly with the giant grey hand.
Boom!
A violent roar reverberated.
The resulting force was terrifying, shockwaves sweeping across the surroundings. The mountains trembled, and the various Starry Sky Clans and others hidden within Changbai Mountain all felt the might of the collision.
A long time later, the mountains returned to calm.
Long Yuan was still waiting.
"Ancestor…" He saw his departing ancestor return and hurried forward to inquire.
The Dragon God said gravely, "Leave this place. This is no longer a place you can explore."
He continued to look into the distance. In the brief exchange just now, he hadn't suppressed the other party, nor had he even figured out who the other party was. He only felt the other party's power was continuous, as if supported by a rich source of strength.
"Ancestor, with you here, do we still need to worry about these things?" Long Yuan lacked foresight. His own ancestor had spoken to this extent, why did he have to be a contrarian?
Just being obedient would suffice.
Sure enough, Long Yuan noticed his ancestor's gaze and trembled, no longer daring to speak any more nonsense.
"Yes."
Several days later!
August 20th!
The weather was beautiful, bright, and comfortable.
During this time, Lin Fan's life was quite regular. Every day, he took Old Zhang out on patrol, and when he had time, he would visit his wife for some tender moments.
Of course, he wasn't the type of person who needed release. He usually considered his wife's needs. Unfortunately, his wife seemed to have no such needs recently. They just chatted and showed concern for each other.
Old Zhang truly discovered his own shortcomings.
He searched for many acupuncture books and held them in his hands whenever he had free time.
Moreover, Liu Ying now appeared by his side, seemingly fond of Ginseng. Seeing this, he was truly gratified. Ginseng finding someone it liked showed that its judgment was good.
It was just strange.
Liu Ying always wanted to take Ginseng to bathe. He was puzzled. Liu Ying never seemed to have mentioned liking baths before.
It was very odd.
Lin Daoming was already under immense pressure. He had noticed Liu Ying's presence long ago.
Originally, he was the only one who had discovered Ginseng's benefits, but now, he realized Liu Ying might also know Ginseng's benefits. Otherwise, she wouldn't inexplicably appear by Lin Fan's side and fixate on Ginseng.
Competition had emerged.
This feeling gave him a sense of crisis.
Downstairs…
"Another beautiful day, my mood is truly wonderful."
Lin Fan took a deep breath of fresh air, standing in the hall, looking at the bulletin board on the wall. He liked to look at it when he had nothing to do.
"Lin Fan, someone's looking for you," the security guard at the door shouted.
"Coming."
Arriving at the entrance, he saw a middle-aged man holding the hand of a little girl.
"It's you! Long time no see," Lin Fan said with a smile.
He was very happy.
Standing at the door were Zhang Hongmin and his seven-year-old daughter. They had been fellow patients in the hospital. Back then, the little girl was very pitiful; her leukemia was dangerous and required others' help.
Lin Fan, Old Zhang, and One-Eyed Man had all donated hematopoietic stem cells.
Although only Lin Fan was a match in the end, One-Eyed Man had taken out 500,000 yuan for the little girl's treatment.
Thinking about it…
They were truly good people.
"Benefactor, thank you," Zhang Hongmin said, his eyes reddening, his knees bending as he tried to kneel and kowtow in gratitude.
He was truly grateful. If it weren't for Lin Fan and the others' help, his only spiritual support would have been gone. From then on, whether he could live on with faith would have been a question.
Lin Fan quickly helped Zhang Hongmin up, smiling, "No need for that. The little girl is very cute, we would definitely help. Is she all better now?"
Their last meeting was half a year ago. Time flew by quickly.
Zhang Hongmin said, "She's recovered. I took her back to our hometown to recuperate for a while, and then I remembered my benefactor and came here."
Back then, Zhang Hongmin had found these two mentally ill patients terrifying. In the hospital, he was always vigilant, afraid they would have an episode and harm his daughter.
But later, he realized he was wrong.
Sometimes, normal people were more terrifying than the mentally ill.
Zhang Hongmin not only brought his daughter but also carried a large bag. He brought the bag to Lin Fan, "I don't have anything good to thank my benefactor with. These are some local specialties from my hometown. I hope my benefactor won't dislike them."
He opened the bag as he finished speaking.
The things inside were indeed not valuable.
There were eggs, meat rolls, and so on.
"Thank you. I really like the things you've brought."
Lin Fan didn't refuse. To others, these things were truly worthless, and they might not even want them. But he knew this was the other party's goodwill. Being polite would give the other party the feeling that the gifts were not good enough and looked down upon.
Zhang Hongmin smiled. The hardships of life had left marks of toil on his face, yet they had never defeated him. Because he had a little angel by his side, he had to strive to raise her well.
"Little one, are you happy to be healthy again?" Lin Fan squatted down, smiling with narrowed eyes, gently stroking the little girl's hair.
That's right.
It was this smile.
In the past, Zhang Hongmin would have been frightened and wary upon seeing this smile. Such a terrifying smile, such a terrifying action, what do you want to do to my daughter? But now… he found this smile to be the most beautiful smile in the world.
"Thank you, big brother, for saving me." The little girl liked Lin Fan's smile. It was warm and comforting, making her feel warm all over.
"You're welcome. You're a little angel," Lin Fan smiled.
Zhang Hongmin didn't even know what good deeds his daughter had done in her past life to encounter someone like Lin Fan. Perhaps she had saved the galaxy.
They were just ordinary people in the vast sea of humanity. They had to endure any difficulties they encountered. But the tribulation they faced had left them with no way out. In their darkest hour, a light appeared, guiding them out of the darkness and into the embrace of light.
The little girl shyly held her father's hand, lowering her head, not daring to meet Lin Fan's gaze.
What he said made her shy.
"Have you encountered any difficulties recently?" Lin Fan inquired. He hoped this father and daughter could live well. If they encountered something he felt sorry for, he had to arrange it perfectly.
Zhang Hongmin said, "No, everything is fine."
"No, you're not doing well. I can see it," Lin Fan said.
Zhang Hongmin opened his mouth, once again confused by Lin Fan's train of thought. Were they mentally ill patients? Definitely not. They were too kind, too good. If anyone dared to say his benefactor was mentally ill, he would fight them to the death.
But if they weren't, then this way of thinking was truly difficult to understand.
"I…" Zhang Hongmin was about to speak when Lin Fan clearly didn't want to give him the chance.
"I can see through your heart. You're embarrassed because you don't want to be separated from your daughter, you don't want her to be left unattended. It's okay, you can tell me anything." Lin Fan's words were sincere, without any falsehood. He truly wanted to help them.
For those tormented by life and unable to see the light, who by chance glimpsed brightness, he was willing to magnify that light infinitely, completely enveloping them within it.
Lin Fan smiled, taking the little girl's hand and picking up the bag on the side.
"Come with me. I'm very familiar with the person in charge here. He's my friend."
If One-Eyed Man knew, he would definitely be exasperated.
Brother… do you think this is a charity?
Zhang Hongmin had never felt such warmth. The warmth he felt in the hospital, he thought, was perhaps the warmest moment, but he didn't expect… that it was just the beginning.
In the office.
One-Eyed Man stared blankly at the scene before him, pointing at the eggs and meat rolls on the table. Honestly, he was completely baffled by Lin Fan, who had appeared with someone he had already forgotten.
"What's this?" He pointed at the items on the table. They weren't treasures, just some worthless stuff.
Lin Fan smiled, "A token of gratitude from someone you helped. Accept it."
"Helped?" One-Eyed Man couldn't recall doing any good deeds. He was busy every day with matters of evil creatures and Starry Sky Clans, where did he have time for these inexplicable things?
If it wasn't Lin Fan who came to him, he would definitely explode, yelling, "Don't you know I'm busy? Quickly take these things away, my head is about to burst!"
But now…
He definitely couldn't. Not to mention the other party was mentally ill, he also had to be mindful of their strength. Was this someone he could afford to offend?
"Yes, don't you remember what you did at the hospital? You took out 500,000 yuan at that time. The little girl's illness is cured now." Lin Fan helped One-Eyed Man recall the forgotten events.
When the hospital was mentioned, One-Eyed Man felt a chill down his spine.
The scene of being dominated by fear surfaced in his mind.
"It's the little girl with leukemia?" One-Eyed Man asked.
Lin Fan said, "Yes, so they came to find us. These are gifts for us. Since you contributed, I brought them here to share with you."
He wasn't particularly interested in these things.
He knew Lin Fan's character well. A mentally ill patient wasn't someone you could offend easily, especially when these items were gifts from them; the meaning was different.
If you showed indifference, perhaps the other party wouldn't be angry, but Lin Fan definitely would be, and the situation would become complicated.
"Alright, how very polite. I really like these gifts. I'll accept them then." One-Eyed Man skillfully opened his drawer and swept all the items on the table into it.
One-Eyed Man pondered.
What should he do next?
He knew he couldn't be careless. With Lin Fan present, as long as he hadn't said to leave first, it definitely wasn't simple. There would definitely be more to come, but it was hard to say what exactly it would be.
"I have something else," Lin Fan said.
He wanted to resolve their worries. He originally wanted to approach Xiao Bao, but Xiao Bao was still a child and needed to study. He definitely wouldn't have that many job positions to offer.
If he couldn't arrange it, it would definitely make Xiao Bao feel awkward.
If Xiao Bao knew Lin Fan's thoughts, he would definitely say, "Why didn't you come to me? You said I might not be able to do it without even asking. Have you ever thought about how capable I am, as the son of the richest man?"
Even an illiterate could be arranged to be a professor at a prestigious school.
"What is it?" One-Eyed Man asked, bracing himself. Anything Lin Fan brought up was usually no small matter.
Lin Fan said, "He needs a job, preferably one where he doesn't have to be separated from his daughter. I think we're still hiring here. I want to arrange for them to work here. What do you think?"
One-Eyed Man sighed. He knew it. Lin Fan's request was something without any benefit and rather troublesome.
This was a special department.
Not a charity.
People who work in special departments, even gatekeepers, possess a certain level of capability. Placing ordinary people here, to put it bluntly, is just supporting idlers.
The one-eyed man was serious about his work.
He was strict about everything.
Compliance is compliance; non-compliance is useless no matter who speaks.
But the person speaking now was Lin Fan, an existence the one-eyed man dared not offend. The continued safe existence of the special department depended on him.
The one-eyed man's stern expression gradually changed, replaced by a bright smile.
"Yes, definitely. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have arranged it well."
His smile contained a sincere emotion.
There couldn't be any falsehood.
After interacting with Lin Fan for this period, he discovered that although this guy appeared to be mentally ill, he actually had a sharp eye, as if he could really see through people's hearts.
He could see through any pretense at a glance.
Zhang Hongmin was truly excited about the possibility of working in the special department. Everyone knew this was the safest place, and his dream was to let his daughter live in a big city.
If there was such an opportunity,
He definitely wouldn't give it up.
"Is it really possible?"
The one-eyed man felt helpless, thinking to himself, 'From the moment you approached Lin Fan, you shouldn't be asking 'is it possible,' but rather, 'what position will I be assigned to, what will my monthly salary be, and what are the annual benefits?''
A position that others would fight tooth and nail to get had become so easily attainable.
He, the one-eyed man, was not someone who could be swayed by power. His character was noble; he never bowed to the powerful. But he chose to bow to strength, to bow to the mentally ill.
Lin Fan patted Zhang Hongmin's shoulder and said, "Of course it's possible. He's a very good person. Don't let his appearance scare you; he's actually very kind-hearted."
The one-eyed man was speechless at Lin Fan's praise.
That's right.
Everything you said is correct.
I, the one-eyed man, am indeed a good person.
It's definitely not because of you, Lin Fan, that I'm conceding, but because of my kind heart.
The special department protects humanity's existence. The vetting process is very strict, with a strong emphasis on family background. This time, it was considered an exceptional admission.
Old Zhang, standing next to Lin Fan, beamed. "I also find him to have a fierce appearance but a kind heart. Those recognized by us are generally good."
The one-eyed man rolled his eyes. 'I really appreciate your recognition.'
What followed was simple.
Arranging the job.
After everyone left,
Jin Heli entered with a document. "We've investigated. He's clean, no problems whatsoever."
It wasn't that the one-eyed man didn't trust Lin Fan, but he knew Lin Fan was easily deceived and even more easily moved. If he encountered someone manipulative, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Are you sure?" the one-eyed man asked.
Jin Heli replied, "Yes, I'm sure. We investigated thoroughly and also had personnel from the outer city check their information. Everything is normal, no problems. Chief, are you worried there might be something wrong?"
The one-eyed man said, "Now, as long as it concerns Lin Fan, I think there's a problem."
To the one-eyed man, it all felt too strange. After so long, they suddenly appeared. It felt like it had been planned long ago.
Jin Heli said seriously, "Chief, I've noticed something's not quite right with you. It's highly likely that recent stress has made you tense. I suggest you relax appropriately, go out for a walk, take a look around."
"Are you suspecting I'm sick?"
The one-eyed man frowned, not out of anger, but because it sounded somewhat reasonable. He had been feeling a tightness in his chest recently, like a breath held in, unable to be released.
"Well, I have a feeling."
Jin Heli was too blunt, saying what others dared not.
The one-eyed man sighed, stood up, and walked to the French window, his gaze falling downwards.
The Dao tree had been planted there for some time.
Liu Haichan sat day and night, meditating with closed eyes.
To say he hadn't gained any insights would obviously be impossible. Every second counted; as the second strongest in Yanhai City, he couldn't let someone steal that title, could he?
The pressure was immense.
So... when Jin Heli said he was under a lot of pressure, he didn't deny it because it was true.
After Lin Fan brought back many strange and unusual things from Changbai Mountain, many people benefited. Only he, the chief of the special department, received some things previously considered important, but when the real treasures later appeared, they had little to do with him.
It was a real headache.
At this time,
The news of the Dragon Clan strong retreating from Changbai Mountain had reached other interstellar clans. They were all puzzled, wondering what had happened. Why would they retreat from Changbai Mountain for no apparent reason?
Even if there were places they couldn't go,
Changbai Mountain was vast, with many hidden treasures. A thorough search would yield a bountiful harvest.
Several days later.
Mount Putuo.
Ancient texts recorded that in ancient times, the incense here could condense into Buddhist clouds, a sacred and inviolable holy land. But later, due to some unknown event, it completely declined, becoming filled with danger.
Now, the evil creatures, drawn by some force, had vanished from everywhere.
Mount Putuo returned to peace.
But it was sparsely populated and desolate. The diamond-shaped Mount Putuo, resembling a Canglong (Azure Dragon) lying in the sea, held a high status in both history and mythology.
At this moment,
A figure appeared on Mount Putuo.
Fully equipped, carrying a sleeping bag, and holding a phone to film the surrounding scenery.
Just an ordinary person, who loved adventure. After learning that the evil creatures had completely disappeared for a long time, he couldn't restrain himself, packed his things, and journeyed far from the city to this place for adventure.
"Hello everyone in the livestream, in the north, there's Sun Xiao, and in the south, there's me, Gu Lei. Just by looking at my name, you can tell, 'Lei' has three stones, representing hardness. Whether it's my head, my guts, or my indescribable parts, they are all incredibly hard."
"I don't know where the evil creatures have gone; haven't seen a ghost of them so far."
In this society, due to the existence of evil creatures, even the suburbs were dangerous, let alone these ancient mountains and historical sites, which were even more perilous. They themselves dared not venture out, but they loved watching others do it.
Seeing others take risks excited them.
Seeing others encounter danger made their blood boil, adrenaline rush to their brains. Nothing else mattered, just pure excitement, pure thrill.
Gu Lei was very satisfied with the livestream's effect.
After his investigations during this period, he could say with certainty that this place was absolutely safe.
"In ancient times, this was one of the four sacred Buddhist sites, with flourishing incense and bustling crowds. But later, it declined, for unknown reasons. The temples vanished, and it became occupied by evil creatures. But now, the evil creatures, just like the temples before them, have mysteriously disappeared. This indicates one thing: our time of safety has arrived."
"From now on, everyone can come out and play."
He was talking nonsense.
Without any evidence.
The viewers in the livestream took it as bragging.
Just then,
Flocks of birds took flight, their cries deafening, startling Gu Lei and making him panic.
"Holy crap!"
Encountered with such a sudden event, anyone would be terrified, clearly frightened.
Immediately following,
The earth shook and the mountains trembled.
"Earthquake! Oh my god, I can't be this unlucky, to actually encounter an earthquake."
The viewers in the livestream watched in astonishment. They couldn't feel the earthquake, but they saw a boundless golden light enveloping the sky in the distance, countless illusory figures of Buddhas floating in the air.
"Namo Amitabha..."
Buddhist chants seemed to transmit from another dimension, filling the air from all directions.
Holy, solemn, extraordinary.
Everyone saw a golden Buddhist temple rise from the ground, its golden light piercing the sky. Buddhist clouds and lotus flowers were mere embellishments, but in the eyes of ordinary people, these scenes were astonishing miracles.
"Buddha, Buddha... I saw Buddha! First Changbai Mountain, now Mount Putuo. Brothers and sisters, I'm going to be rich!"
Gu Lei, recovering from his brief shock, was ecstatic. Sun Xiao's livestream clearly showed everyone a tutorial on how to instantly transform from a penniless nobody into a powerful being.
That was to risk one's life; wealth and fortune depended on fate.
"Damn, the streamer is about to become a powerhouse."
"Don't forget your brothers when you get rich, I'm your top contributor."
"Streamer, I'm your soulmate sister, I've had a crush on you for a long time."
Gu Lei's blood boiled with excitement from the barrage of comments in the livestream, his eyes shining with the light of hope. He felt his luck had arrived, perhaps this was the highlight of his life's peak.
Full of energy.
With inexhaustible strength.
Reaching the mountaintop.
"Everyone, I've really encountered a true Buddha."
Gu Lei stood before the majestic temple, the closed Buddhist gate giving him a strange and extraordinary feeling. He knelt down, not knowing what to say, but the sense of ritual had to be there.
"Amitabha, I am a destined one, guide me."
After the prayer,
He stood up and walked slowly towards the Buddhist gate with heavy yet lively steps. As he pushed open the gate, there was no golden light, nor any living person in sight. Everything appeared quiet and deserted, yet extraordinary.
Spotless and clean, the bell and drum towers stood tall, and the pagoda was elegant.
"There seems to be light."
Gu Lei looked up, as if there was a radiance from the eaves and roof. But upon closer inspection, there was no such radiance. Was it all an illusion?
Viewers in the livestream were posting comments.
"Brother, be careful. Ancient Buddhist temples not only house true Buddhas, but may also imprison ferocious Rakshasas."
Gu Lei ignored it completely and continued walking inside. Around him were Buddhist chambers, each housing various Buddha statues. In the center of the courtyard was an incense burner. There was no burning incense, yet somehow, it seemed as if incense smoke could be seen rising straight to the sky.
"Look at these plants, aren't they those rare and precious herbs? Consuming them will definitely make you stronger. But I'm a civilized person, I have to see if there's a true Buddha here first. If I let the true Buddha mistake me for someone who doesn't understand the rules, they definitely won't want to see me."
At this moment,
Someone in the livestream noticed something.
"Did you guys just see a strange tree? It looked like it was made of iron, and it was actually blooming. I have a bad feeling about this."
"Legend says the existence of an iron tree is a bad omen, often signifying a master suppressing an evil being, giving the evil being a chance to reform. If it doesn't reform, it has to wait until the iron tree blooms to emerge. I suspect there's something wrong here."
His comment was quickly buried by others.
At a time like this, who would pay attention to such things?
For them,
They just wanted to see what good things the streamer would encounter.
"Is anyone there?"
Gu Lei stepped halfway into the main hall, tilting his head and asking. Unfortunately, there was no one, only a giant Buddha statue placed before him. The statue was over ten meters tall, gleaming golden, as if made of gold.
"Strange, is there really no one here?"
He muttered to himself, standing in the main hall, looking up at the Buddha statue. He walked to a cushion, placed his phone down, knelt down devoutly, and bowed towards the giant golden Buddha.
"Buddha bless, I am..."
At this moment, the giant golden Buddha slowly opened its eyes. Two beams of golden light shot out, instantly enveloping Gu Lei. Then, the main hall was empty.
The last image of the live stream on the phone was this scene.
Then it cut off.
Those watching the live stream were dumbfounded.
That's it?
Yanhai City.
Jin Heli arrived at the office, her expression serious.
"Something's happened again."
The one-eyed man, seeing her serious expression, knew it must be business-related. "Where this time?"
"Mount Putuo."
"A live streamer was broadcasting from Mount Putuo. An ancient temple appeared. The information is all here. I've just had someone compile all the details, including some speculations."
The one-eyed man was surprised. Buddhist again?
Damn it.
Couldn't it be something else?
But thinking about it, he understood. Nine out of ten famous mountains have temples, which shows how prevalent Buddhism was at that time, surpassing Taoism, Confucianism, and other sects.
In modern terms, the evangelists were too good. Even now, they would be gold-medal lecturers.
The one-eyed man flipped through the documents. Jin Heli was meticulous, and the information was well-organized, including various detailed pictures extracted from the video, allowing them to speculate based on these details.
"This temple is strange. That person was enveloped by a beam of light. It looks like things are bad."
"What do you think?"
Jin Heli pondered, pushing up her glasses. "I agree. There's a cycad tree in the video, but it's not like any cycad we've seen before. It really looks like it's made of iron, and it's actually blooming. The vibrant colors of the flowers couldn't be faked."
"In ancient legends, the blooming of an iron tree is often used to describe the expiration of a seal on ghosts and demons. A normal Buddhist temple wouldn't have such a thing. Its appearance can only mean there's a real problem."
The one-eyed man slowly exhaled, lit a cigarette, and puffed, scratching his head as he thought about the troublesome matter.
"It's really annoying. The Changbai Mountain situation hasn't been resolved, and now Mount Putuo has appeared. Who knows what will show up next. The current situation isn't favorable for us."
Jin Heli said, "Chief, we should consolidate our resources and enhance the strength of some individuals, at least to catch up with the Starry Sky Clans or be capable of resolving the issues arising from these famous mountains."
The one-eyed man blinked.
The meaning was clear.
Who had the most resources?
Definitely the special department in Yanhai City.
She was clearly asking them to hand over the good stuff they'd worked so hard to obtain.
"We're already working on it. Look at Liu Haichan, Lin Daoming, and the others. They've made great progress," the one-eyed man said.
I've already made it this clear. If you still can't understand what I mean, it's truly regrettable.
Jin Heli said, "I've already seen that."
The one-eyed man was startled. Fortunately, Jin Heli was on their side.
"Monitor the situation at Mount Putuo. Allocate a working group specifically responsible for Changbai Mountain and Mount Putuo. Free up some more personnel. I'm afraid this kind of situation will happen more frequently in the future. We must pay attention to these situations at all times."
There was no other way. This kind of situation would only become more common in the future.
Preparing in advance was definitely the right move.
"Yes."
Jin Heli responded and continued working.
The one-eyed man then left the office.
He had to find Lin Fan.
Downstairs in the garden.
Lin Fan and the others were watering the Dao Tree.
"Little Yan Yan, this tree is sentient. You can water and fertilize it when you're free, and it will protect you," Lin Fan said.
Little Yan Yan was Zhang Hongmin's daughter.
Zhang Hongmin's job was as a bathhouse scrubber, a skilled job with good pay. It might be tiring, but he enjoyed it.
"Mm-hmm, I know."
The Dao Tree, upon hearing this, wanted to retort. Watering was fine, but fertilizing? Did they want to fertilize it with manure?
Liu Haichan had become a devoted follower of the Dao Tree.
He worshipped the Dao Tree.
Taoist knowledge was vast and boundless, impossible to learn in a lifetime. Encountering a Taoist treasure tree was like meeting the Taoist ancestor himself. How could he be anything but respectful?
The one-eyed man walked up to Lin Fan. "Fan, can we talk about something?"
"Sure, go ahead," Lin Fan smiled.
The one-eyed man said, "We've encountered a bit of trouble."
"No problem, I'll help you solve it."
"That's straightforward."
"There's nothing straightforward about it. You've helped my friends, so I'll definitely help you, no matter what. If I can solve it, I definitely will. Even if I can't, I'll still try my best to help you solve it."
Lin Fan spoke sincerely, and the one-eyed man was deeply moved. In today's society, people like Lin Fan were truly rare.
The one-eyed man briefly explained the situation.
"Oh, I understand. Mount Putuo, you want to go to another mountain, right? Just tell me the time, and I'll be available whenever." Lin Fan didn't take the matter seriously. Accompanying someone to a mountain he hadn't visited before, what could be the problem?
Moreover, in Lin Fan's heart, the one-eyed man was a really good person. His appearance was a bit fierce, but he was truly a good person.
"By the way, have some time for Old Zhang to take a look at your eye. I always forget to mention it, and I just remembered," Lin Fan said.
Old Zhang said, "If it were before, I definitely wouldn't have helped you, but since you've helped us, I'm willing to give you acupuncture."
Hearing this, the one-eyed man almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
I came to you for help, and you want to stick needles in me? Is this necessary?
The one-eyed man had forgotten how many times he had been tricked.
But he had sworn he wouldn't be tricked again.
"Thanks, I'll have the opportunity," the one-eyed man smiled, his smile conveying a "you wish" meaning.
Lin Fan and Old Zhang readily accepted it.
They felt that the one-eyed man had agreed.
The news of the ancient temple appearing on Mount Putuo had leaked out.
Besides the special department, the Shadow Society also knew.
The Shadow Society had suffered heavy losses, with the fall of a high-ranking member. It was a real blow, but even so, it couldn't stop their progress. Death was just death. If you didn't die, who could rise to the top?
The people below were getting impatient.
Bei Tao hadn't informed Mu Hao and the other Starry Sky powerhouses. The Shadow Society had to be the first to benefit.
In the Shadow Society, life was the cheapest thing.
A group of level nine powerhouses was dispatched to Mount Putuo to investigate the situation.
Night.
A group of Shadow Society members stood outside the ancient temple.
"Isn't it a bit risky to act at night?"
The main concern was danger.
Daytime was much better; everything was clear. But now, at night, they felt as if something was watching them, every move observed.
"You tell the organization. If we wait until tomorrow to act, it will be too late. We must be faster than the special department."
Soon.
They entered the temple directly.
Not long after.
Within the dark temple, a golden light suddenly bloomed. In the blink of an eye, it vanished, and everything returned to calm, silently, without even a scream.
Shadow Society headquarters.
The light spots on the screen instantly disappeared.
Everyone was stunned.
They obviously hadn't expected this to happen. So many level nine powerhouses, without even a whimper, were completely annihilated. It was simply too terrifying.
When Bei Tao learned of this, he sighed. This matter wasn't something they could control.
These people were just experimental subjects.
If they could last a while in the Mount Putuo ancient temple, or gain something, they wouldn't have to rely on the Starry Sky Clans to investigate.
But now, with level nines instantly perishing, it exceeded their expectations.
Sending more people would only lead to more deaths.
August 29th!
The weather wasn't very good, with dark clouds covering the sky and a light drizzle falling.
"Really taking them with you?"
The one-eyed man looked at Old Zhang and the others. This wasn't a vacation. Exploring a new place could be troublesome.
Lin Fan said, "We rarely separate."
"It's very dangerous."
"Where I am, they won't be in danger."
Since he had put it that way, the one-eyed man knew that saying anything more would be pointless.
They set off!
Mount Putuo.
After landing, the one-eyed man answered a call.
He didn't speak; it was the person on the other end who did all the talking.
The one-eyed man's expression turned unpleasant.
He hung up.
He hadn't expected someone from headquarters to come.
The leader was Old Master Xu.
This was a real resource grab. If it were anyone else, he could use his shamelessness to send them back empty-handed. But now… He knew Old Master Xu's character. If there was any advantage to be taken, his old face would become as thick as bark.
"Waiting for someone?" Lin Fan asked.
"Mm-hmm."
Not long after.
Several figures approached from afar.
Leading the way was Old Master Xu, followed by the White Cloud Old Swordsman, Jin Shangwu, Heng Jianqiu, Xia Kunyun, and others.
Another confrontation.
Both his enemies were here. This trip wouldn't be peaceful.
"You really didn't need to come. You can leave it to us," the one-eyed man said, his tone unfriendly, making it clear that he really didn't welcome them. Please don't do this. Can you go back? I'll personally escort you back if you want.
Old Master Xu came up to the one-eyed man, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "We're a team, all fighting for humanity. How can we put all the burden on you? You're already under enough pressure. Rest assured, we're here with you."
These words were full of tricks.
The one-eyed man cursed inwardly. Shameless. If Lin Fan weren't here, I'd like to see if you'd dare to shoulder this with me.
"Lin Fan, you've become even more handsome," Old Master Xu said. When speaking to the one-eyed man, he was still somewhat serious, but when interacting with Lin Fan, he was all smiles, like an old flatterer, acting as if they were very close.
"Really?" Lin Fan touched his face, feeling that it was true.
"Of course, so handsome I'm envious."
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