abnabooks Chapter 1530 - 1528: Is This Really the Life You Want?
Chapter 1530 - 1528: Is This Really the Life You Want?
Damn it!
How could I feel fear towards such a mere ant?
Lin Fan is formidable, but he’s just trash from the Sumeru Continent, not even comparable to me.
Not only can’t he compare to me.
He’s not even qualified to carry my shoes!
Even if he were kneeling in front of me, knocking his head on the ground, I would still feel embarrassed.
To be afraid of such a person, am I really still the Young Master of the Water Clan, Lan Zhengqing?
Lan Zhengqing harshly rebuked himself in his heart.
Finding it absurd and laughable that he could have such thoughts.
Fear an ant? Ha! Hahaha! It’s truly laughable!
Although he mocked himself in his heart, he still stood inside the house, not stepping outside.
Claiming not to be flustered, but when it really comes to facing him, there is still a sense of unease and apprehension.
No rush!
He comforted himself like this internally, essentially giving himself an excuse.
Let’s first see what’s happening outside before making any moves.
When the time is right, while Lin Fan is distracted, he’ll make a sudden move, kill him directly with no time for him to respond.
In terms of taking action, Lan Zhengqing won’t be restricted by any form, as long as he can achieve his goals, no matter how insidious, unscrupulous, or shameful, he will attempt it.
Thus.
Ambush is something he is accustomed to, not seeing it as a despicable act.
Besides, Blizzard Village is his territory, the people here are his men.
If it were outside, he might need to maintain his image and consider his reputation. But here he has no concerns, as long as he can kill Lin Fan!
Considering all these circumstances, Lan Zhengqing was hiding in the shadows, carefully observing, not in a rush to take action.
Outside the house.
With a single breath, Lin Fan knocked dozens of villagers charging towards him to the ground.
"Is this all you got? You can’t even withstand a single breath, yet you want to stop me? I advise you not to bring about your own doom, wasting your lives, quickly call out Lan Zhengqing for me!"
However.
These villagers did not appreciate it.
Though Lin Fan’s skills indeed shocked and terrified them, not a single one backed down.
"Don’t be arrogant! Can you possibly kill us all?!"
"I’m going to avenge my brothers!"
"Kill him!"
"Even if we all die, we won’t let you find the Young Master!"
"You are not worthy to see the Young Master, don’t even dream about it!"
"Go to hell!"
The villagers’ voices were shrill and fierce, each gritting their teeth, eyes red, glaring at Lin Fan as if they wanted to tear him to pieces.
Lin Fan furrowed his brows and sighed deeply.
"Alas, I don’t know what Lan Zhengqing told you that made you so willing to die for him. Yet, this fellow doesn’t treasure you, only using you as pawns and cannon fodder."
"Pitiful, really pitiful!"
The villagers glanced at each other, looking bewildered.
They clearly didn’t understand Lin Fan’s meaning.
"What pawns, what cannon fodder! We don’t know, you’re just trying to sow discord between us and the Young Master! Rest assured, we will never change our hearts, our loyalty to the Young Master is unwavering!"
"He can let us live a good life, let us live here, give us things to do. For us villagers, that’s enough!"
"Stop spouting nonsense here, say anything more, and I’ll tear your mouth apart!"
One of the villagers shouted furiously, quite displeased with Lin Fan’s attempt to sow discord between them and the Young Master.
Lin Fan was silent, shaking his head helplessly.
A cold laugh!
"Heh, is this really the life you want?"
He suddenly raised his head, sweeping his gaze over the crowd.
Those lying on the ground were not actually dead, just injured, and had now recovered, slowly standing up. Lin Fan had previously promised Qiu Xi, so he showed mercy when he struck, not killing them.
The villagers had varied expressions: confusion, anger, doubt, shock... all sorts of expressions.
They seemed to be pondering Lin Fan’s words.
Is this really the life they want?
The answer is evident.
No!
They want a more stable, peaceful life. Although they may no longer wander, they are still caught in constant fights, living a life without peace, always anxious.
"You... what nonsense are you talking, shut up!" The villager who spoke earlier saw everyone silenced, with heavy brows, immediately anxious and rushed out, angrily pointing at Lin Fan’s nose and cursing.
"What are you afraid of?" Lin Fan sharply stared at him, continuing. "If my guess is correct, you probably want to become the Commander of the Ice Cicada Sect."
"..." The guy’s heart skipped a beat, eyes widening.
All the villagers also looked at Lin Fan, shocked bewildered, as if they heard something unimaginable.
That’s right!
This guy was one of those who repeatedly suggested to Lan Zhengqing to replace Qiu Xi.
He was a rival of the one who died today, both vying to become Commander of the Ice Cicada Sect, dissatisfied with Qiu Xi’s rule.
Originally, he wanted to bring this up to Lan Zhengqing today.
Unexpectedly, his rival beat him to it, but he didn’t expect to survive because of it, truly frightening him.
"You must be Lan Zhengqing’s most faithful dog; it’s a pity he didn’t give you a dog tag with such loyalty."
"You actually let your brothers live such a fearful life, every time going on a mission not knowing if they’d come back alive, always worried, walking on thin ice!"
Lin Fan then turned to the crowd, his eyes twitching harshly.
"Do you really want to live like this?! You don’t even see yourselves as human; do you expect others to treat you as human?! Lan Zhengqing indeed gave you a place to live, food, and clothes, but he still doesn’t treat you as humans, not as living people! He’s just using your fearlessness, your courage, your fierceness to accomplish his own goals!"
"So, do you really want to live such a life, neither human nor ghost?"
Lin Fan’s words were loud and clear, like a thunderbolt exploding amidst the crowd.
Everyone stood stunned!
Shocked!
Stunned!
They had never heard such rhetoric, never imagined they could be considered human.
Thinking carefully, it was indeed as this guy said.
Lan Zhengqing never showed them any respect, no matter how much they did or how many sacrifices were made, Lan Zhengqing never displayed any sorrow, nor did he care about the fallen.
As if they were livestock!
What’s the difference between this and their previous lives?
The crowd suddenly burst into whispers, becoming restless, murmuring among themselves.
"That’s right..."
"This guy’s words... seem somewhat reasonable..."
"It’s sort of right."
"What’s the difference from before..."
"And even more dangerous now..."
"Who’s to say..."
The villager who wanted to be the Commander saw his brothers murmuring behind him, instantly panicked, wide-eyed, momentarily unsure what to do.
He wanted to refute Lin Fan but found himself speechless, unable to utter a word.
Just as he was helpless, watching the villagers being swayed by Lin Fan.
A silhouette, like a ghost, swiftly flew towards Lin Fan.