Eighth Prince realized his words had been inappropriate. He'd been cursing the chicken, but the chicken's "gugu" sounds had clearly caused a misunderstanding.
"Chief Xu, I wasn't talking about you!" Eighth Prince hurriedly shouted, afraid of causing further misunderstanding. Judging by the current situation, it seemed a misunderstanding had indeed occurred, and such things definitely needed clarification.
One-Eyed Man didn't say much, just nodded silently. I know. I understand. Given your current situation, you wouldn't dare offend me.
One-Eyed Man approached Lin Fan and said, "Lin Fan, Golden Crow Eighth Prince has a good relationship with us. He's asking for our help to get out. I think we should help him."
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Among those friendly towards humans, besides Wu Sheng, there was Eighth Prince. After all, this Eighth Prince had been corrupted by the comforts of urban life. He no longer held his former ambitions, like causing destruction, and instead enjoyed the beauty of modern city life.
For example, getting some delicious food. Or singing a song, taking a bath – these were all joyful activities. Ideally, he'd like to find a young lady and develop a romantic relationship.
Of course, for Eighth Prince, a major event like the Earth's resurgence was something he had to participate in, to prove that he, a royal descendant of a Starry Sky Clan, also had ambition.
"Alright," Lin Fan smiled.
Then, he walked towards the ascetic monk. "Please release him."
Fan Gu looked at Lin Fan, his thoughts complex and chaotic. He didn't want any conflict with Lin Fan. For him, clashing with such a terrifyingly strong individual was an unwise choice.
However, the Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda wasn't his. He could only suppress those within; releasing someone from the group was beyond his capabilities.
"I'm sorry, I don't have that ability. Anyone enveloped by the pagoda cannot be released," Fan Gu said.
His heart had long reached a state of tranquility. This wasn't confidence from his strength, but because he had a master, and behind his master was an even more terrifying existence he couldn't even fathom.
The Evil Chicken glanced at Fan Gu, wanting to clap and applaud. Dominating! Very impressive! This is how you should confront Lin Fan with courage! However, the outcome might not be pleasant.
The Evil Chicken, having long seen through everything, knew Lin Fan's strength had reached an inhuman level. Could anyone contend with him? Don't even dream of it. No one was Lin Fan's match. Having seen through the truth, the Evil Chicken merely remained undercover by Lin Fan's side, awaiting its opportunity.
"Is that so?" Lin Fan looked at the floating pagoda with doubt, then slowly rose into the air, hovering above it.
The pagoda radiated a mysterious brilliance, enveloping Lin Fan. Sensing a threat, the pagoda actively counterattacked. But Lin Fan remained unconcerned. Possessing the Primordial God Body, he was already invincible in the world.
The destructive radiance that enveloped him felt only like warm sunlight on his skin.
The trapped Starry Sky Clan members, witnessing this scene, gained a deeper understanding of Lin Fan's strength. Some newcomers inquired around. Everyone was cunning, and when newcomers arrived, they never revealed who shouldn't be provoked on this planet.
But now, they honestly told the newcomers: the one person you absolutely must not provoke is this guy right here.
Lin Fan raised his hand and reached for the pagoda. The pagoda trembled, and a phantom suddenly appeared. The phantom, majestic and radiating divine light, wielded a long blade and fiercely slashed towards Lin Fan's head.
This strike was immensely powerful, tearing through the void with world-destroying might. Clang! It struck Lin Fan's head, and a powerful shockwave reverberated outwards, shattering the phantom.
"Impressive," Lin Fan praised.
Fan Gu was dumbfounded, as if he had seen a ghost. He couldn't believe Lin Fan had withstood the attack.
Clap!
Lin Fan's hand enveloped the pagoda and slowly descended, grasping it in his hand. No matter how the pagoda struggled, its efforts were futile.
Instantly, the pagoda was dislodged from its original position, and the cascading divine light vanished without a trace.
Lin Fan looked down at the pagoda in his hand. The craftsmanship was exquisite, the material exceptional, and overall, it was truly remarkable.
The Starry Sky Clan members who had been trapped were furious. They glared at Fan Gu. That damned fellow trapped us with a treasure! Now that we're free, we'll have our revenge! Without the pagoda, you're nothing but ants in our eyes!
One-Eyed Man was overjoyed. Unexpectedly, they had obtained another treasure. Following Lin Fan was indeed the best choice. No matter how terrifyingly strong someone was, before Lin Fan, they were like clowns.
However…
"Here you go." Lin Fan tossed the pagoda back to Fan Gu.
Fan Gu, having lost the pagoda, was panicking. But at this moment, he never expected Lin Fan to return it. Catching the pagoda, he looked at Lin Fan in disbelief. Anyone who obtained such a treasure would keep it for themselves. Why did he return it?
The Starry Sky Clan members, who had been about to take revenge, witnessed this scene and exclaimed…
Holy crap! What kind of move is this? Is this how you play? Is the treasure not good enough, or is there something wrong with your head?
Fan Gu had much to say, but ultimately, it condensed into two words: "Thank you."
"What are you thanking me for?" Lin Fan asked, not quite understanding Fan Gu's meaning. The item originally belonged to him, so returning it was only natural.
Fan Gu didn't say more, bowed to Lin Fan, then took the pagoda and quickly left.
One-Eyed Man watched Fan Gu's departing figure, on the verge of tears. His emotions were like a rollercoaster, soaring high and then plummeting.
"We could have taken his pagoda. Leaving it in his hands will be troublesome. We could have taken it back and studied it properly," One-Eyed Man said. If it were him, once the pagoda fell into his hands, he wouldn't think of returning it.
Old Zhang said, "It's not ours. Snatching someone else's belongings is unfriendly and immoral. Lin Fan…"
"Yes, you're right," Lin Fan smiled. Old Zhang understood him and his thoughts. Old Zhang's thinking aligned with his own. If something wasn't theirs, why steal it?
One-Eyed Man was speechless. Perhaps this is the difference in our realms.
Eighth Prince ran over and said, "Thank you, thank you." He felt quite embarrassed. As the Eighth Prince of the Starry Sky Clan's Golden Crow Clan, he had been trapped. If not for their help, he might have met a tragic end.
Even Saint Realm experts were trapped. The pagoda's power was truly terrifying.
One-Eyed Man said, "If you want to thank someone, thank Lin Fan."
Eighth Prince, upon seeing Lin Fan, remembered how this guy had forced him to wash dishes at the restaurant. However, as the Eighth Prince, he could endure and act arrogant. When faced with irresistible forces, he knew how to adapt.
"Thank you."
Lin Fan smiled. "You're welcome." He didn't even know who Eighth Prince was. One-Eyed Man had asked him for help, so he helped.
Eighth Prince looked at Lin Fan's sincere smile and sighed. It seems I was overthinking it. He doesn't hold any grudges against me, yet I'm still dwelling on the past. I'm being petty.
However, if he knew Lin Fan had simply forgotten who he was, he probably wouldn't think that way.
Then, Eighth Prince thought of the Evil Chicken and looked directly at it, his gaze sharp, as if asking, You good-for-nothing chicken, you're truly audacious.
"Gugu!" The Evil Chicken noticed Eighth Prince's gaze, but it wasn't afraid at all. Who is this Evil Chicken? I'm the Evil Hero King! I dared to provoke you before, and even more so now. I guard the Ginseng King, lay eggs for Lin Fan every morning, and hold a high position with great importance. Try and touch me.
"You…" Eighth Prince wished he could turn the Evil Chicken into roast chicken. Damn it, you were taking advantage of me again just now! Fine, I'll remember you. If you ever fall into my hands, you'll pay.
One-Eyed Man asked, "Do you two know each other?"
"No," Eighth Prince smiled, then said, "Chief Xu, are you short-handed here?"
"No," One-Eyed Man flatly refused without a second thought. They had collaborated with Wu Sheng before. Although they hadn't let him take advantage of them, the feeling of sharing with others wasn't pleasant. They were all following Lin Fan, and getting good things without contributing anything wasn't as wonderful as he imagined.
"Let me join you."
"Really, no need."
One-Eyed Man simply refused. He wouldn't let anyone take advantage of Lin Fan.
"Lin Fan, shall we go?" One-Eyed Man hurriedly said, not wanting to continue entanglement with Eighth Prince. Leaving quickly was the best course of action.
"Mm." Lin Fan nodded.
Eighth Prince watched their departing figures, feeling a bit helpless. Then he looked at himself. Am I not excellent enough? It's such an honor for me, the Eighth Prince, to join your group.
Yet unexpectedly…
They didn't cherish it at all.
It was truly heartbreaking.
At this moment, the Starry Sky Clan members whispered amongst themselves. Previously, they hadn't taken anyone seriously.
Now, having experienced these events, they realized things were not as simple as they had thought.
The dangers of Changbai Mountain were far greater than they had imagined. That pagoda was definitely an ancient supreme treasure, and its wielder was only at the True Essence Realm.
Yet, he could use the pagoda to suppress Saint Realm experts.
This was terrifying. Even in the starry sky, such a thing was rare.
However, because of this, it made the Starry Sky Clan members even more excited. If they could obtain one or two such supreme treasures, wouldn't they be able to walk sideways?
In the distance…
"Xiao Bao, the scenery wasn't very good just now, but doesn't it feel great now?" Lin Fan pointed to the surrounding environment. Danger didn't exist for him. No matter what happened, he could resolve it. With a peaceful mindset, he took them sightseeing. Others came to Changbai Mountain for adventure and to seek opportunities, but he didn't focus on these things.
"Mm, it's beautiful." Xiao Bao was very happy. Although he had been here before, each visit brought a different feeling.
One-Eyed Man pondered. What should I do to guide Lin Fan towards finding good things?