Chapter 563: What's to Fear? I'm Here!

"Lin Fan, I'm scared," Old Zhang huddled close to Lin Fan.

"Is it because of his sudden outburst?"

"Yes, it was terrifying."

"If Director Hao were here, he could examine him."

Lin Fan felt a deep sense of regret. Kind-hearted people could never bear to watch others suffer. He desperately wanted to help the man, but the man's behavior was too frightening.

Even someone as powerful as Lin Fan was startled.

He didn't dare to go forward and help the man up.

He was afraid of being falsely accused and losing everything.

"This person is sick," Liu Haichan remarked.

Master Yongxin pressed his palms together, "Amitabha, may he find peace soon!"

One-Eyed Man chuckled. The man had indeed been arrogant, but his attitude had changed so quickly upon seeing Lin Fan. He wasn't stupid; he knew some people couldn't be offended. It made sense. Without Lin Fan's protection, their special department was a joke.

Suddenly!

He picked up a few throwing darts. They felt cold and sharp to the touch. Based on his years of experience, the material of these darts was definitely unlike anything he had seen before.

They seemed to be forged from some kind of celestial material.

He pocketed them.

Confiscated!

In the distance...

Li Wen, who had been feigning madness, returned to normal. It was truly embarrassing. He was ashamed of his crazy antics. Fortunately, not many people had seen him, otherwise, he would have lost face.

Zhuang Xiao leaned against a towering tree, slumped on the ground, his hands and feet still trembling. He hadn't calmed down yet.

"Who is he? You're acting way too scared," Li Wen hadn't expected Zhuang Xiao to be so frightened. He had never seen him like this and could hardly believe it.

Was this still the Zhuang Xiao he knew?

"Do you know who he is? The people around him are mere ants, he never pays them any mind. But that guy, you can't not pay attention to him." Zhuang Xiao took a few deep breaths, suppressing the fear in his heart. He didn't tell Li Wen directly; he needed to compose himself and relax.

"If I knew, I wouldn't be asking you," Li Wen replied.

He was like an ant on a hot pan, desperate to know who Lin Fan was.

The celestial realm was vast.

There were indeed many they couldn't afford to offend.

But someone who could scare them to this extent must be a prominent figure, yet he didn't recognize him.

"Have you heard of Lin Fan?"

"No."

Li Wen thought about it, but couldn't find a matching person.

Zhuang Xiao muttered to himself, "You ask why our Young Master seems so dejected? I'll tell you, our Young Master's confidence was shattered by him. You ask where our elder, Zhuang Tianxing, is? I'll tell you, he was killed by him. Do you think this is someone we can afford to offend?"

Hearing these words...

Li Wen's expression changed drastically.

It was normal for Zhuang Ming's confidence to be shattered.

He wasn't some world-shaking expert.

But Zhuang Tianxing was different. He was an elder of the Zhuang Clan, a powerful figure. To think he was killed by this person… it was terrifying.

"Wait, he killed your clan elder? Could your Zhuang Clan let him off the hook?" Li Wen realized the crux of the matter.

Logically...

Any clan encountering such a situation would never let it go. A clan elder being killed? Not tearing the perpetrator to pieces would be considered a disgrace.

Zhuang Xiao said, "He suppressed the Soul Emperor of the Soul Clan."

"The Soul Emperor?"

Li Wen knew that was the Soul Clan's Venerable, a very powerful figure, but…

"He fought against the Dragon God."

"The Dragon God?"

Li Wen was startled, and before he could say anything, Zhuang Xiao continued.

"He repelled an adult Star-Devouring Crocodile in the celestial realm."

Boom!

Li Wen's mind exploded, roaring like thunderclaps.

Even if he hadn't seen an adult Star-Devouring Crocodile, he knew how terrifying such a monstrous beast was. Even the ancestors of great clans wouldn't dare to claim they could easily suppress one.

"I finally understand." Li Wen hung his head. He had been thinking of asking his clan for help, but clearly, that was unnecessary. Even if he did, they would just be sending more lambs to the slaughter. Afterward, he would probably be punished by his own clan.

Good things never came his way, only bad things. He was truly an exceptional young man.

Zhuang Xiao, feeling like he had survived a disaster, said, "It's not too late to understand now."

Li Wen cupped his hands in gratitude, bowing slightly, "Thank you, Brother Zhuang, for stopping my suicidal actions. I'm eternally grateful."

Was I stopping you from committing suicide? I was afraid you'd drag me down with you. But since you're thanking me so sincerely, I'll accept it. Some things don't need to be stated so bluntly; it's pointless.

"No need to be so polite, Brother Wen. As a friend, I couldn't stand by and watch you die. You're new here, so you might not be aware of certain things. Let me explain them to you slowly, and you'll understand in the future."

What Zhuang Xiao wanted to tell him was: don't casually provoke the people of this planet. They're all extremely protective of their own. If you get targeted, things won't look good.

Li Wen pondered for a moment and asked, "Shouldn't we leave this place?"

He was afraid that the guy from earlier would hold a grudge and come back for revenge. Based on what Zhuang Xiao had said, who could withstand that? They might die without even knowing how.

"It's fine. The fact that he let us leave means he doesn't take this matter to heart. If we encounter him, we'll just avoid him."

Zhuang Xiao hadn't been idling around during this time. He had already figured things out. Lin Fan wasn't like those powerful figures from the great celestial clans who would retaliate for every slight. He was quite forgiving and tolerant.

Otherwise, his Young Master wouldn't still be alive and kicking.

"That makes sense."

Afterward…

Li Wen and Zhuang Xiao continued on their journey, shoulder to shoulder.

What had just happened was a minor, insignificant episode for Lin Fan and his group.

But the impact was... One-Eyed Man and the others didn't dare to relax, remaining vigilant throughout their journey.

They missed out on a lot of beautiful scenery as a result.

"Lin Fan, are you planning to challenge that expert this time?" One-Eyed Man leaned in and asked.

"Who?" Lin Fan looked puzzled.

He couldn't recall any experts being here.

One-Eyed Man patiently explained, "Last time we were here, you mentioned there was a powerful being here, but for some reason, you didn't challenge them…"

"Did I say that?" Lin Fan asked.

He couldn't remember such a thing, but since One-Eyed Man mentioned it, it must have happened. It seemed that too much time had passed, and he had forgotten about it.

But it didn't matter. Experts wouldn't run away or vanish into thin air. As they continued their journey, they would eventually meet again.

And when they did, a simple…

"Please enlighten me!"

Would suffice!

One-Eyed Man smiled without saying a word. To be happy in life, don't argue. Face everything with a smile, and everything will be beautiful.

The scenery along the way couldn't be missed.

Little Treasure, carrying his filming device, constantly took photos with Lin Fan – smiling, kissing his cheek, hugging… Their actions were very intimate. He planned to hang the photos of their time here in his home as a memento.

"This is truly a vacation," Lin Daoming sighed. Who could achieve this level of relaxation? Who could have such a mindset? At least he couldn't, and he didn't believe anyone else could either.

At this moment, Little Treasure was like a professional photographer, posing them for pictures.

"Hen, don't move! You need to pose. Spread your wings."

"Ginseng, hug the hen's neck, quickly!"

Faced with such embarrassing requests…

Ginseng resisted.

But he had no choice. Stroking the rooster's head, he said, "Little Brother Chicken, this hug is your blessing."

The demonic rooster wanted to wrestle Ginseng to the ground.

Was that even something a human would say?

A blessing?

My blessing, your big-headed ghost!

Click!

One-Eyed Man acted as the photographer, perfectly capturing the scene. Little Treasure happily checked the photos on the camera, a satisfied smile on his face.

The current situation was unbelievable to anyone who had come to Changbai Mountain for an adventure.

Even if you didn't respect them, you had to respect Changbai Mountain.

Their carefree manner would influence those unfamiliar with this place, perhaps leading them to believe it was safe and letting their guard down.

As they walked…

They traversed the lush forest. The air here was excellent, the trees centuries or even millennia old, tall and majestic, reaching for the sky, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

But gradually…

As they ventured deeper…

A mist began to spread around them.

"Wait." One-Eyed Man noticed something was amiss. It was normal for mist to appear, but the sudden emergence of this mist was problematic.

Master Yongxin said gravely, "A demon has appeared."

Lin Daoming and Liu Haichan were both on high alert.

The old woman from the medical family hid behind her brothers. She was good at healing, not fighting. This should be left to the old men, not her, a fragile old woman.

Everyone was extremely vigilant.

Their hearts were heavy.

They were all seasoned veterans with rich combat experience. In this situation, they naturally observed their surroundings, ready to react to any problem.

As long as the demon dared to show itself, it would receive a swift blow.

Lin Fan smiled, "It's fine. Just stay behind me."

With their heightened vigilance, the atmosphere grew tense. A perfectly pleasant sightseeing tour had turned into a trip to a horror park.

When Lin Fan spoke those words…

They resonated like profound wisdom in their minds.

"That's right…"

One-Eyed Man slapped his forehead. My fault, my fault. It's an occupational hazard. I get nervous when faced with danger. I actually forgot about Lin Fan. What was there to fear in the face of danger?

Just look who was with them.

Those dangers were probably nothing to him.

His sudden realization indirectly influenced Lin Daoming and the others.

What was there to be nervous about?

Danger?

That didn't exist.

They had seen far more dangerous things. Could they be afraid of something that wouldn't even show its true face and insisted on creating suspense?

Clearly, they were overthinking it.

In the shadows in the distance…

A thousand-legged worm, a highly evolved centipede, crawled along. This was the centipede released by Mu Hao and the others, the monstrous creature that had been suppressed beneath the stupa.

Mu Hao had once fought against this thousand-legged worm.

In the end, he was defeated and fled.

The monstrous centipede hadn't gone anywhere, remaining in the depths of Changbai Mountain. After a period of recuperation, it had long since recovered. It was one of the first monstrous creatures to benefit from the resurgence of the earth's energy.

Its power was greater than before.

If a comparison had to be made, it was likely far superior to Putuo Mountain's Putodu Cihang.

There was a world of difference between the two.