Chapter 81: A Bewildering Action
Chapter 81: A Bewildering Action
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
After finishing with all his war trophies, Lin Fan was now left with completing his short-term goal.
He pulled out the Tai Sovereign Sword and committed suicide.
A great weapon is indeed a great one. I was able to make a cut that is as smooth as moving clouds and flowing water! There wasn’t any resistance at all!
Ten seconds later, revive.
Filled with energy, Lin Fan stood on a tree branch, staring far into a distance while giving himself encouragements in his heart.
“I will only stop the collection of points upon my death! Mark my words!”
With a bang, Lin Fan landed on the ground and walked toward the forest with his mace.
The madman of points Lin Fan was back to work once again.
Within no time, Lin Fan stopped in his tracks. He hid behind a giant tree and had his gaze on the heard of beasts that was right in front.
“It’s great to be somewhere new. I earned so much in the outer range of Qixia Forest that it’s difficult for me to find any beasts there. This is a good place.
“It’s such a pity that I am of lower cultivation or I would have ventured deeper into the forest.”
The beasts in the deeper parts of the forest are incredibly strong, unlike those I see here now in the outer range. When I get stronger, I will venture in and earn more!
As for now, I’ll just earn what I can!
Crack!
The clear and loud noise attracted the beasts’ attention. Within no time, numerous ferocious pairs of eyes were looking toward the direction of the noise.
Lin Fan could then be seen walking out with the mace on his shoulders and smiles all over his face. “My dear bubbies, relax. Can we please have a special welcome party?”
Roar!
Beasts of lower cultivation weren’t equipped with intelligence. They survived by natural instincts. Based on their natural instincts, they came attacking Lin Fan as soon as they saw him.
“I see that you are not a friendly bunch. Well, then I have no other choice. Sorry,” Lin Fan said in pity. He grabbed his mace tightly, putting all his energy into it as he watched the beasts leap up.
Points +80
Plant Tusks were beasts that were as green as plants. They lived in herds and had the natural instincts of wolves. They were also considered beasts that were hard to get away from once one was trapped. Any cultivator below the Earth Star Border Realm should retreat immediately when they came across a herd of them.
“The points might be fewer, but there’s benefits too. The points don’t decrease even though I have increased in cultivation.”
A fierce battle soon came to an end. Lin Fan used brutal force to resolve all his problems, and he did the same to the Plant Tusks too. It was a simple job smashing each and every one of them to their death.
Within no time, the battle came to an end.
The battle earned Lin Fan about a thousand points. It might’ve been a small amount, but it was satisfactory for Lin Fan who was going to continue earning for a long time to come. I’m not just going to stop here!
“Life is great!”
Now that I have taken down all the beasts here, I’m going somewhere new.
Two days later, Lin Fan could still be seen having the time of his life slaughtering beasts in the forest. Every time tiredness washed over him, he would close his eyes and imagine standing at the top of the world in the future. That was what gave him the energy to go on.
How am I supposed to be the best if I do not go through any hurdles in my life?
Whoosh!
A red colored Blood Python dashed toward Lin Fan like lightning, coiling up around Lin Fan and exerting energy slowly as if it was determined to crush Lin Fan’s bones.
After coming across two Earth Star Border Stage One Blood Pythons, Lin Fan had the idea of killing both of them.
However, he was tangled up by this Blood Python that was around him after he killed the other one.
The Blood Python might’ve only been an Earth Star Border Stage One, but due to its nature, it was much stronger than humans. Perhaps God is fair after all.
It was blessed with extraordinary strength to make up for the intelligence that it did not have.
Szz!
The Blood Python opened up its mouth, wanting to swallow Lin Fan.
“You’re going overboard.” Lin Fan let go of his mace and caught the snake with his bare hands. With all his might, he pulled it off his body, making the snake twist and turn in pain.
“Die.”
Bang!
With both his hands, Lin Fan tore the Blood Python in half, making blood splatter all over the ground.
“Hey, there’s food tonight. Snake soup!”
Lin Fan did not know if the Blood Python was poisonous or not, but he was not afraid. I’m immune to all poisons. Worst comes to worst, I’ll just die and revive.
After all, I’m always in a perfect state after ten seconds! There’s nothing I fear.
Gradually, the sky darkened. There was an obvious difference in his points too.
After a day of killing, I’m getting tired. However, the harvest was great.
I now have forty thousand points in my hands. One step closer to my aim.
Szz!
Lin Fan made a fire. It was not a wise choice to make a fire openly in such a place, as it would attract unwanted beasts. However, Lin Fan was hoping that beasts would come over on their own accord. I don’t know if I have overhunted the beasts or what, but I have a tough time finding them now.
It seems like they are avoiding me.
At this time, a soft noise could be heard. Lin Fan stood up and looked toward the distance, trying to figure out what was going on.
I must have heard it wrongly.
However, when he sat back down, he heard noises again.
“What’s going on? What happened? I heard voices of humans, is there someone here in my territory?” Lin Fan mumbled to himself, hesitating over whether he should take a look.
In the end, he decided to take a look.
After getting treasures from the elderly, Lin Fan loved taking the dead’s possessions now. It gave him surprises every time.
When he arrived at the scene, Lin Fan saw a group of people surrounded by beasts.
Amongst them, there were two that looked familiar. He thought hard and managed to remember them.
Yunluo City, Wang Family disciples, Wang Shufeng and Wang Ziyan.
Aren’t they the people I met when I and my senior brothers went out for a mission? They seem to be in trouble.
“Attack! All of you, attack! I will reward you when we get back.” Seeing the situation in front of her, color drained from Wang Ziyan’s face as she hid at the back, shaking in fear. She dared not face the current situation.
Lin Fan stood on a tree and smiled. “Heaven Burning Rhinoceros, Earth Star Border Stage Two. Interesting.”
The group was surrounded by Heaven Burning Rhinoceroses, and there was one at Earth Star Border Stage Two. It might not be easy to deal with, but Lin Fan could definitely save their lives.
Thanks to the Earth Star Border Stage Two cultivator amongst them, Wang Ziyan and Wang Shufeng were able to survive until now. However, the Earth Star Border Stage Two cultivator currently looked like he was not far from his death.
If he wasn’t protecting Wang Ziyan and Wang Shufeng, they would’ve surely been dead by now.
The rest of the group wasn’t that lucky, though. Most of them were already dead.
An ordinary Earth Star Border Stage Two was indeed no match for a Heaven Burning Rhinoceros.
“Hey!” Lin Fan shouted.
In utter despair, Lin Fan’s voice lit up hope in the group’s hearts.
Wang Shufeng had even prepared to abandon Wang Ziyan and escape the area with the Earth Star Border Stage Two cultivator, since he was one of Wang Shufeng’s. Compared to Wang Ziyan, his life was way more important than hers.
“Brother Lin, save us!” Wang Shufeng yelled.
The Heaven Burning Rhinoceros herd turned toward Lin Fan too. They felt a sense of danger, but it was impossible for the herd to let go of the prey that was right in front of them.
Seeing Lin Fan, Wang Ziyan was reminded of his ability. “Hurry up and save me! Please save me!” she shouted, grabbing onto the last straw. “I can give you anything and everything.”
Lin Fan turned to the Heaven Burning Rhinoceroses. “Brothers, give some face to me, stand still and let me finish my transaction.”
Of course, the Heavenly Burning Rhinoceroses wouldn’t understand Lin Fan, but they could feel that Lin Fan was the most dangerous among them all. Thus, they had their guard up against him. As long as he did not move, they wouldn’t either.
“Alright. I can save your lives, but I will need to receive a similar reward too. It’s a simple request, you just have to give me everything you have, including your storage rings. That’s not more precious than your lives, right?” Lin Fan asked.
Wang Ziyan nearly suffocated when she heard his words. She was long terrified. “How are you so thick-skinned? I’m the Wang Family’s miss! As a Magnificent Flame Sect disciple, you must save me or I’ll go to the Magnificent Flame Sect and lodge a complaint against you! Wait to be punished!
“What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and save me! I’m the Wang Family’s miss....”
Wang Ziyan’s words left Lin Fan speechless. Are you brainless?
“Okay, you guys can continue. It’s none of my business now.”
Just as he was about to leave, Wang Shufeng’s voice rang across the area.
“Brother Lin, we would be extremely thankful if you save our lives. But look, this is my family member, and he’s an Earth Star Border Stage Two. What do you think will happen if he manages to escape and make his way to the Magnificent Flame Sect? Do you know what the consequences will be if this matter is made known?
“But we will definitely reward Brother Lin heavily if you save us.”
These words gave Lin Fan goosebumps. Why do I feel so uncomfortable hearing that?
Lin Fan leapt down from the tree and walked toward Wang Ziyan with a frown on his face.
Smiles crept up onto Wang Ziyan’s and Wang Shufeng’s faces immediately. Finally, we have a deal. How could we give him all our assets?
Sweet words and a threat. He should be clear on what to do after some thought.
Our Earth Star Border Stage Two might be unable to get rid of the Heaven Burning Rhinoceros herd, but it’s not a problem for him to escape from here.
As long as he manages to escape, Lin Fan would be in trouble when the Wang Family lodges a complaint to the Magnificent Flame Sect.
Lin Fan took small steps toward them, but he stopped in his tracks when he got near them.
“Yeah, you’re right. Thanks for reminding me. I’ll get a complaint if you survive. But... if you’re dead, how are you going to lodge a complaint?” Lin Fan looked up with a look of, I’m so impressed by my intelligence!
“What are you...?” Wang Shufeng was shocked as if he was reminded of something scary.
“Remember, I don’t take kindly to threats from anyone, especially you guys...
“Because I am not obliged to save you.”
Bang!
The mace went for the Earth Star Border Stage Two.