Chapter 271: Come Out and Die Like a Dog!
"I didn't run away. Father and Mother both know I came out," Qingtan said softly, nervously wringing her hands.
"And why did you come out here instead of staying safely in the Great Yan Dynasty? What's a girl like you doing out in a place like this?" Lin Dong snapped, his voice full of worry.
He was terrified. No matter how fine Qingtan looked standing before him now, the mere thought of what dangers she might have faced along the way nearly made his heart stop.
"You and Big Brother Lin Fan both got to go out and experience the world—why can't I?"
Qingtan lifted her little face, eyes full of grievance. "I want to protect Father and Mother too…"
Then, she started rattling off a flurry of reasons with surprising energy.
After listening to her, Lin Dong's heart softened. He rubbed his aching temples and asked, "So Father and Mother know you left?"
"Mm-hmm!" Qingtan nodded quickly.
"Alright then. If Uncle Lin and Auntie approved, and since you've made it to us safely, stop scolding her," Lin Fan interjected casually. "No matter what, us siblings reuniting is something to celebrate."
Lin Dong let out a bitter smile and sighed, "Fine… you're off the hook this time."
"Big Brother Lin Fan is still the best!"
Qingtan beamed, stepping up naturally and looping her arms around Lin Fan's like she used to when they were little.
"You…" Lin Fan chuckled, ruffling her hair with a shake of his head.
Just then, the familiar sound of the system rang out in his mind:
[Ding! You patted Lin Qingtan. Obtained 1 Spirit Treasure Advancement Talisman! Note: Can be used on spirit treasures below Heaven Grade.]
Hmm?
Now that was a new kind of reward.
Lin Fan raised a brow at the notification but didn't check it right away.
"Guess who I am!"
At that moment, the red-haired girl beside Qingtan descended as well, landing near Lin Fan and Lin Dong with a playful grin.
"No need to guess. You must be Huo'er," Lin Fan smiled.
The girl pouted. "Boo, no fun! You guessed it too fast."
Qingtan said, "Huo'er, you need to call him Big Brother Lin Fan. And Lin Dong too."
"Okay, Qingtan-jie!"
Huo'er obediently called out to both brothers.
"Big Brother Lin Fan, Big Brother Lin Dong, this is my senior brother, Chen Kui. If not for him, I wouldn't have made it here safely."
Qingtan then turned and introduced the masked man beside her.
"I'm Lin Fan. Thanks, Brother Chen, for protecting Qingtan," Lin Fan said with a slight bow.
Lin Dong also gave a respectful nod.
"Please, no need for thanks," Chen Kui responded quickly, returning the gesture. "I was only following our Master's orders."
On the side, Xiao Xiao, Wang Yan, and others were watching this unfold with stunned expressions.
Was this really the Chen Kui they had heard so much about—the cold, withdrawn top-ranked figure on the Eastern Xuan Region's most wanted list?
This... didn't feel like a cold-blooded killer at all.
"Master? Qingtan, you joined a sect? Which one?" Lin Dong asked anxiously, as if worried she'd ended up in a suspicious or dangerous group.
Chen Kui smiled and said, "Our sect isn't located in the Eastern Xuan Region, but in the Northern Xuan Region. It's called the Hall of Darkness. I wonder if either of you have heard of it?"
"The Hall of Darkness… the dominant power of the Northern Xuan Region? Of course we've heard of it," Lin Fan said, nodding thoughtfully.
Even Lin Dong was shaken. He quickly asked Qingtan more about how she joined them. Qingtan, smiling brightly, didn't hide anything and explained it all clearly.
Lin Fan then introduced the Dao Sect disciples to Qingtan and vice versa.
"This isn't the place for family reunions!"
A cold, annoyed voice rang out from the Yuan Gate direction—Lei Qian, clearly irritated.
Yuan Cang merely narrowed his eyes, saying nothing.
"Qingtan, you guys move aside for now," Lin Fan said quietly, his eyes flashing with cold light. "I need to deal with a minor annoyance."
Everyone's attention once again turned to the Dao Sect's area.
Chen Kui's appearance had caused quite a stir.
No one dared to underestimate someone who topped the Eastern Xuan Region's bounty list.
"Even Chen Kui has shown up..." Ling Qingzhu whispered as her eyes locked on the distance, a subtle ripple in her otherwise calm gaze.
"Who's that girl? She seems close to Lin Fan," Wu Qun asked in surprise.
"She's Lin Fan's younger sister," Su Rou answered softly, watching the scene with a trace of envy in her eyes.
"I see…" Wu Qun nodded, then looked back toward Yuan Gate. "Still, even with Chen Kui around, Dao Sect is no match for Yuan Gate."
Amid all this, Lin Fan stepped forward to the center of the clearing and looked toward Yuan Gate.
His voice was cold as ice.
"Lei Qian. If you're in such a hurry—stop hiding and get out here to die."
"Arrogant brat! You think you're invincible because you got lucky last time with a cheap trick?!"
Lei Qian exploded in fury. "Let's see who dies today!"
With a roar, Lei Qian stepped forward, Yuan Power surging wildly around him.
Crack!
His fists clenched tightly, crackling with energy. Silver Yuan Power burst out like lightning, enveloping his entire body in a violent storm.
"You're dead, brat!"
He stomped forward.
BOOM!
As Lei Qian stepped, a thunderclap echoed through the sky. His figure blurred, then burst forward as a streak of thunderous light.
In an instant, the lightning shadow was right in front of Lin Fan. A howling, destructive punch shot directly toward Lin Fan's chest!
Yet Lin Fan remained calm.
He extended his hand, Yuan Power surging from within like a tide.
As he moved, the space above his palm distorted violently.
The next moment—darkness spread across space.
Within that void, an ancient and vast aura surged.
"Great Wilderness Heaven-Imprisoning Hand!"
With a silent thought, Lin Fan's palm clenched downward.
Buzz—!
The void collapsed. The ancient pressure intensified. Footsteps echoed from within the darkness.
Suddenly, a beam of light pierced the gloom—revealing a looming, shadowy figure.
Lin Fan's eyes glinted with killing intent.
He raised his palm—and grabbed!
From within the darkness, the figure mirrored his movement, reaching out to intercept Lei Qian's thunder punch.
BOOM!
The moment the shadowy figure struck, air within hundreds of meters was crushed under its force.
A massive, ancient hand appeared above Lin Fan's head, etched with runes of time—each one exuding earth-shaking power.
"BOOM!"
The giant hand clenched upward—and crushed Lei Qian's thunderous fist!
Then, without pause, it continued reaching forward, grasping at the stunned and horrified Lei Qian!
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