Chapter 498: Even Bad Guys Can Be Handsome Sometimes

“Human-grade, Spirit-grade, Dao-grade, and Supreme-grade treasures.”

Lin Fan recalled the classifications Li Tianquan had told him, finding them somewhat intriguing.

These four grades were further divided into four ranks: Supreme, Upper, Middle, and Lower.

Human-grade treasures were ordinary, possessing various functions, but were simple to forge and considered lifeless objects.

Spirit-grade treasures were likely similar to “Yao City,” which had an ancient great demon spirit suppressing all directions. The “Soul Devouring Demon Pearl” was also likely a Spirit-grade treasure, albeit of the lower rank.

After absorbing the Earth Spirit Long River, “Yao City” had become a Supreme-grade Spirit treasure. If it could gather all five elements, it might become a Supreme-grade Dao treasure. Once it gathered both Yin and Yang spirits and awakened the ancient demon’s bloodline, it could become a Supreme-grade treasure.

The divine artifact “Nine-Five Red Brick” lacked a spirit, yet its abilities were heavenly, placing it among Supreme-grade treasures, perhaps even surpassing them.

Anyone struck on the head by the “Nine-Five Red Brick” would enter a stunned state. This buff, which ignored defense and cultivation, was something even Supreme-grade treasures couldn’t possibly possess.

As for the “Feitian,” Lin Fan really couldn’t say much about it. The items forged by this system were getting more and more powerful.

“Feitian” wasn’t a direct combat treasure but rather a surprise-attack weapon. Lin Fan didn’t even know what grade it belonged to.

It seemed that whatever treasures the little master forged couldn’t be analyzed using conventional thinking because they were all traps.

However, the Da Qian races were quite pitiful. None of them could forge treasures, so they could only seize them from ancient clans.

After obtaining treasures through plunder, they would refine them further, fuse various elements, and enhance their ranks.

As for trying to seize a treasure suitable for oneself, that was truly a daydream.

…

“Xiu!”

Lin Fan was moving forward. This desolate land now held no value. The ancient beasts here had too low cultivation to help him improve his level.

He still couldn’t forget that ancient clan camp. If he could subdue it completely, his experience would likely skyrocket to terrifying levels.

“Despair City, Despair Marquis. This boss may be a cute little boy, but as an enemy, he must be killed. Killing him would definitely allow me to advance to a higher level.”

However, currently at the initial stage of Qing Tian, he likely didn’t have the ability to confront the Despair Marquis directly. He could only gradually increase his strength. Once he reached a certain realm, he would definitely kill him.

But according to that day’s aura, the Despair Marquis’ strength was likely at the peak of Huang Tian.

As Lin Fan was thinking about these things, a large net shimmering with dark light suddenly blocked his path.

“What…?” Lin Fan was greatly shocked. While flying smoothly, something suddenly appeared, startling him.

“Seize…”

This sky-covering net, as if it had life, suddenly contracted, wrapping Lin Fan’s body.

“Zizi…”

Lightning snakes flowed across the net. Suddenly, a hundred-meter-long thunder dragon soared through the void and coiled around Lin Fan.

“Damn, thinking about treasures and then this shows up. Just as I was contemplating treasure grades, an unexpected obstacle appeared, practically leaving no way to survive.”

“Who is it? Which bastard dares to ambush me on the road? If it weren’t for my strong physical body, I might have been stunned by this thunder alone.” Lin Fan struggled, but the thunder dragon was massive and tightly coiled around him, preventing him from moving.

“Stop struggling.” At this moment, a voice came from the void. Then, a man wearing white robes and with a handsome face quietly floated in the air, watching the struggling Lin Fan.

“Who are you?” Lin Fan looked at the person before him, his heart tightening. This person’s aura was very strong. When Lin Fan saw the two horns on top of the man’s head, he was shocked. “You’re from the Dragon Clan.”

The little master had been traveling the martial world for several months and seemingly never offended anyone from the Dragon Clan. Why was this person stopping him midway and binding him up?

Looking at the man’s confident demeanor, it was clear he was an expert. If they fought, Lin Fan probably wouldn’t stand a chance.

However, when he saw the man’s cultivation level, Lin Fan’s heart suddenly quickened. Today must be cursed.

“Huang Tian high stage.”

This cultivation level completely outclassed him.

And what was this thing made of anyway? It was so sturdy that even with his strong physical body, he couldn’t break free.

“Human artifacts, spiritual artifacts, Dao artifacts, and supreme treasures.”

Lin Fan recalled the levels Li Tianquan had mentioned to him, finding them quite intriguing.

These four levels are further divided into “supreme, high-grade, medium-grade, and low-grade” tiers.

Human artifacts are ordinary, containing various uses, but their crafting methods are simple, essentially lifeless objects.

Spiritual artifacts, on the other hand, are likely similar to “Demon City,” which possesses ancient great demons that suppress all directions. The “Soul Devouring Demon Pearl” should also be a spiritual artifact, though its grade is probably low, merely a low-grade spiritual artifact.

After absorbing the Earth Spirit River, “Demon City” can be considered a supreme spiritual artifact. If all five elements are gathered, it might become a supreme Dao artifact. With the full activation of the yin and yang spirits and the ancient great demon’s bloodline, it could ascend to the level of a supreme treasure.

The divine artifact “Nine-Five Red Brick,” though lacking a spiritual entity to suppress it, possesses heaven-defying uses and belongs to the supreme treasure category, perhaps even surpassing it.

Anyone struck on the forehead by the “Nine-Five Red Brick” will enter a state of dizziness. This buff, which ignores defense and cultivation level, is something even a supreme treasure couldn’t possibly possess.

As for “Flying Sky,” Lin Fan really couldn’t say. The items crafted by this system are increasingly formidable.

“Flying Sky” isn’t a treasure for direct confrontation but rather a tool for sneak attacks, making it hard to classify.

It seems that the items Lin Fan crafts can’t be judged by conventional standards, as they are all traps.

However, the myriad races are pitiful, as none can craft such treasures. To obtain them, they must snatch them from the ancient clans.

They then refine and fuse these snatched treasures to enhance their grade.

But hoping to snatch a treasure that suits oneself is nothing but a pipe dream.

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“Whoosh!”

Lin Fan continued his journey. This desolate land now held no value, as the ancient beasts here were too weak to help him level up.

The ancient clan’s camp still lingered in his mind. If he could suppress it entirely, his experience would likely skyrocket to a terrifying level.

“Despair City, Despair Marquis. Though this boss is a young lad, as an enemy, he must be slain. Killing him would undoubtedly propel me to a higher realm.”

However, at his current early-stage Qingtian level, Lin Fan wasn’t strong enough to confront the Despair Marquis head-on. He could only slowly build his strength until he reached a certain level, at which point he would definitely kill him.

Judging by the aura from that day, the Despair Marquis’s strength was likely at the peak of the Huangtian level.

Just as Lin Fan pondered these thoughts, a shimmering net suddenly blocked his path.

“What is this…” Lin Fan was startled. Flying smoothly one moment, and then this thing appeared out of nowhere, giving him a fright.

“Capture…”

The net, as if alive, suddenly closed in, wrapping around Lin Fan’s body.

“Sizzle…”

Electric snakes danced across the net, and a hundred-zhang-long thunder dragon soared through the void, coiling around Lin Fan.

“Damn it, speak of the devil. I was just thinking about treasure levels, and now this thing shows up, leaving no room for survival.”

“Who is it? Which bastard dares to ambush me? If it weren’t for my strong physique, this lightning would have knocked me out.” Lin Fan struggled, but the thunder dragon, robust and unyielding, held him tightly, rendering him immobile.

“Stop struggling.” A voice echoed from the void, and a handsome man in white robes floated calmly, watching Lin Fan’s struggles.

“Who are you?” Lin Fan asked, his heart tightening. The man’s aura was overwhelming, and when Lin Fan noticed the horns on his head, he was shocked. “You’re from the dragon clan.”

Having wandered the martial world for months, Lin Fan had never offended anyone from the dragon clan. Why was this guy ambushing him?

Moreover, the man’s confident demeanor suggested he was a master. If it came to a fight, Lin Fan likely stood no chance.

But when Lin Fan saw the man’s cultivation level, his heart skipped a beat. “Huangtian high-level.”

This level of cultivation completely outclassed him.

And what was this thing made of? It was so sturdy that even his physical strength couldn’t break free.

Lin Fan felt a bit nervous now. As the saying goes, when faced with strength, one must yield. He couldn’t afford to be reckless.

“Esteemed and handsome dragon, I’m human. We’re practically kin. Why are you binding me?” Lin Fan shouted.

“You humans are quite amusing. Don’t you recognize me?” Long Xuan smiled gently, a smile that could melt any woman’s heart.

“Of course, of course. You’re the most handsome man in the dragon clan. I, Lin Fan, have long admired you.” Lin Fan had no idea who this guy was, but to make him let his guard down, he had to play along.

Perhaps this guy was the type who loved flattery. If Lin Fan could butter him up, he might use “Flying Sky” to stab him in the back and turn the tables.

“Haha, I, Long Xuan, am a criminal that the myriad races want to eliminate. For a human like you to praise me is rare. But why does Xiao Guang want to see you? You’re just an ordinary, smooth-talking human with a cunning glint in your eye.” Long Xuan scrutinized Lin Fan from head to toe, finding nothing extraordinary.

Lin Fan was on the verge of tears. Was this guy complimenting or insulting him? He had just arrived in the Ancient Saint World and had only killed some ancient clan members and beasts. He hadn’t provoked any formidable figures. Who wanted to see him?

“Brother, who are you? Who wants to see me? I just arrived in the Ancient Saint World and haven’t offended anyone.” Lin Fan said.

These were the types Lin Fan feared the most. The more cheerful someone seemed, the more unpredictable they were. One moment they could be friendly, and the next, they could kill you.

“Just come with me.” Long Xuan looked at the human before him, then waved his sleeve. The thunder dragon followed closely, leaving Lin Fan no chance to escape.

“Wait…” Lin Fan had no intention of following this guy. If they went to some dangerous place, he might not survive.

“What is it?” Long Xuan asked, but when he saw Lin Fan’s expression, he was slightly surprised.

Earlier, Lin Fan had been all smiles, but now he looked serious.

“To live as a hero, to die as a ghost. I know that going with you means certain death, but I have my dignity. I’m not as strong as you, and that’s no one’s fault. Release me, and let’s have a real fight. Even if I lose, I’ll accept it.” Lin Fan said solemnly, unleashing an endless fighting spirit.

“Hmm…” Long Xuan looked at Lin Fan, slightly surprised, then laughed heartily. “Haha, interesting. Truly interesting. It’s been years since I’ve met someone so amusing. Fine, I’ll grant your wish. But don’t worry, I won’t kill you. I just want to make you give up.”

In an instant, the thunder dragon binding Lin Fan loosened and transformed into a stream of light, returning to Long Xuan’s body.

Lin Fan landed on the ground, standing fearlessly, staring directly at Long Xuan. “Come down, let’s fight on the ground.”

“Ah, why so troublesome? But fine, I’ll let you give up.” Long Xuan shook his head slightly, speaking indifferently.

With his strength, he didn’t take Lin Fan seriously at all.

Facing this Huangtian-level expert, Lin Fan was truly intimidated, but he also wanted to test if he could kill him.

Though this guy didn’t seem like a bad person, Lin Fan knew that not all villains had villainous faces.

Sometimes, coincidentally, there were handsome ones too.

“Esteemed and handsome Dragon Clan member, I’m from the Human Clan. We are practically compatriots. Why are you binding me like this?” Lin Fan shouted.

“You Human Clan member is somewhat interesting. Don’t you recognize me?” Long Xuan smiled slightly. This smile was like a warm spring breeze, likely irresistible to any woman who saw it.

“Recognize you? Of course I do! Aren’t you the most handsome and charming man in the Dragon Clan? I, Lin Fan, have long admired your reputation.” Lin Fan had no idea who the person who had ambushed him midway was, but at this moment, to make this person let his guard down, he had to flatter him.

Perhaps this person was someone who enjoyed flattery. If he flattered him enough, he could then use “Feitian” to strike his weak spot and achieve a perfect counterattack.

“Haha, I, Long Xuan, am a wanted criminal among the Da Qian races. You, a human, actually praise me so much. That’s rare. But why does Xiao Guang want to see you? You, a human, are ordinary, slick-tongued, and your eyes are full of cunning.” Long Xuan examined Lin Fan from head to toe but didn’t detect anything extraordinary.

Lin Fan was almost in tears at this moment. Was this person praising or insulting him? The little master had just arrived in the Gu Sheng Realm. Other than killing some ancient clans and beasts, he hadn’t offended any powerful figures. Who on earth wanted to see him?

“Brother, who exactly are you? Who wants to see me? I’ve just arrived in the Gu Sheng Realm and haven’t offended anyone,” Lin Fan said at this moment.

This kind of person was what Lin Fan feared most. The more cheerful their smile, the more unpredictable their temper. They might speak kindly to you one moment and behead you the next.

“Just come with me.” Long Xuan looked at this human and then flicked his sleeve. The thunder dragon followed closely behind, seemingly giving Lin Fan no chance to escape.

“Wait…” Lin Fan definitely didn’t want to leave with this guy. If he went to some dangerous place, he might not even survive.

“What?” Long Xuan asked, but when he saw the expression on the human’s face, he was somewhat surprised.

Earlier, the human had a look of flattery, but why was he now so serious?

“Living, one should be an outstanding figure; dying, one should be a heroic ghost. I know that following you will surely lead to death, but I also have my own dignity. My strength is inferior to yours, and I don’t blame anyone for that. Release me and let me fight you properly. Even if I lose, I will accept it willingly.” Lin Fan said solemnly, instantly bursting with endless fighting spirit.

“En…” Long Xuan looked at Lin Fan with slight surprise, then let out a long laugh toward the sky. “Interesting, truly interesting. It’s been many years since I’ve encountered such an interesting person. Alright, I’ll grant your wish. But don’t worry, I won’t harm your life. I just want you to give up.”

In an instant, the thunder dragon that had bound Lin Fan instantly loosened and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into Long Xuan’s body.

After landing on the ground, Lin Fan stood there calmly, facing Long Xuan directly. “Come down. Let’s fight on the ground.”

“Sigh, why must it be so troublesome? Well then, I’ll let you give up on this idea.” Long Xuan shook his head slightly and said calmly.

With his strength, he didn’t even consider Lin Fan a threat.

Facing this expert at the Huang Tian level, Lin Fan was truly intimidated, but he still wanted to try whether he could defeat him.

Although this guy didn’t seem like a bad person, Lin Fan understood that bad people didn’t necessarily have bad faces.

Occasionally, there were also handsome ones.