Chapter 957: I’m Malnourished

“Never thought you’ve grown this much in such a short time,” Feng Qingzi sighed softly. In his eyes, his apprentice was always extraordinary, but after the merging of the myriad worlds, the cultivations of all the great races advanced rapidly. He thought his apprentice might not keep up anymore.

But now, seeing him in person, Feng Qingzi was left speechless.

A few short years—this wasn’t just rocketing ahead anymore.

“Not bad, I guess. But there are so many supreme experts from the other races. Compared to them, I still have a long way to go,” Lin Fan replied modestly.

“Oh, come on, kid. By the way, old man, why are you alone now? Back at the Guardian Realm, wasn’t there another old guy with you?”

Only now did Lin Fan notice a hint of sadness in Feng Qingzi’s expression.

“So much has happened these past few years,” Feng Qingzi shook his head, clearly not wanting to dwell on the past. Let bygones be bygones.

“But you, kid, you’ve really made it. Your cultivation must now rival even the supreme experts fearlessly,” Feng Qingzi said with envy. Comparing people could be so disheartening.

Once, he had taken in an apprentice, and now that apprentice had surpassed him so much that he felt he couldn’t even hold his head up anymore.

“Nothing special,” Lin Fan shrugged casually, as if it were the simplest thing in the world.

“You get a few compliments and start showing off,” Feng Qingzi rolled his eyes. His disciple had many good qualities, but he could be such a brat sometimes.

Yet, thinking back, it was probably precisely because of that brattiness that his disciple had survived until now and risen to such power.

“Old man, wanna tag along with me?” Lin Fan asked casually.

This blunt offer startled Feng Qingzi, who sensed something odd. After all, wasn’t it the teacher who should lead the student? His face darkened instantly. “Hmph! I haven’t sunk so low as to follow my own apprentice.”

“Heh, old man, come on. What’s with us two? You were so good to me before, so I should protect you now. How about we travel together? This is the final era, and I sense a great upheaval coming. Those supreme experts might soon go all-out,” Lin Fan suggested.

“How do you know so much?” Feng Qingzi asked suspiciously. This kid knew way too much—more than he did, even.

“Who do you think I am?” Lin Fan smiled confidently, pointing at himself.

“Feng Qingzi’s disciple,” Feng Qingzi replied.

“Fine,” Lin Fan gave in, deciding to let the old man have this one. After all, today had been quite a blow to him.

Feng Qingzi, having won a small victory, felt his earlier sense of defeat ease slightly. “Since my disciple is so considerate, I suppose I’ll reluctantly tag along with you, just to let you show off your filial piety.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan inwardly cursed, “Shameless old man!”

Then, as if remembering something, he grinned. “Old man, let me introduce you to some… companions.”

Under Feng Qingzi’s astonished gaze, Lin Fan flicked his sleeve and released Ji Da and the others.

“Cluck-cluck! This chicken was suffocating in there!”

“Woof-woof! What’s going on? What’s happening?”

As soon as they emerged, shaking off the dust, they saw an old man standing there, which immediately piqued their curiosity.

“Old man, let me introduce them. This is Ji Zi, his son Ji Da, and his son’s friend, Tai Ritian.”

“This is my master. He’s old and lonely now, so you all should keep him company from now on, got it?” Lin Fan instructed.

“Cluck-cluck! Since he’s my big brother’s master, of course we’ll accompany him well!” Ji Zi leapt up and perched on the old man’s head, then sat down heavily on Feng Qingzi’s crown.

“I’m Ji Zi.”

Ji Da jumped onto Feng Qingzi’s left shoulder and adjusted his shiny jewelry. “I’m Ji Da.”

Tai Ritian hopped into Feng Qingzi’s arms. “Woof-woof! I’m Tai Ritian.”

Feng Qingzi was completely bewildered. What was going on? Where had these strange creatures come from?

Watching this, Lin Fan’s lips curled into a smile. “Heh, wanted to prank me? Let my army of pets keep you company instead.”

“I never expected you, kid, to grow to such heights in just a few short years,” Feng Qingzi sighed softly. In his eyes, his once-discounted disciple was extraordinary, but after the fusion of myriad realms, the cultivation of countless races had advanced by leaps and bounds. He had thought that his once-discounted disciple might have fallen behind these beings.

Yet, upon meeting again, Feng Qingzi was left speechless by the sight.

In just a few years, it was as if he had rocketed to the top.

“Not bad, but there are too many supreme beings among the various races. Compared to them, I still have a long way to go,” Lin Fan said. “By the way, old man, why are you alone? Weren’t there two of you back at the Guardian’s Land?”

Lin Fan noticed that Feng Qingzi seemed a bit downcast.

“Too much has happened in these past few years,” Feng Qingzi shook his head, as if unwilling to dwell on the past. What’s done is done.

“But you, kid, have become formidable. Your current cultivation level probably makes you fearless even in the face of supreme beings,” Feng Qingzi said with envy. Comparing oneself to others can be truly disheartening.

Once, he had taken on a disciple who had now surpassed him by leaps and bounds. How could he ever hold his head high again?

“Just average,” Lin Fan waved his hand nonchalantly, as if it were no big deal.

“Praise you a little, and you get cocky,” Feng Qingzi rolled his eyes. His disciple was good at everything, except for being a bit too cheeky.

But then again, considering that his disciple had managed to survive and elevate his strength to such a level, perhaps it was precisely this cheekiness that had played a part.

“Old man, want to tag along with me?” Lin Fan asked casually.

Lin Fan’s straightforwardness made Feng Qingzi feel a bit uneasy. Since when did a master follow a disciple? His expression changed instantly, “Hmph, I haven’t reached the point where I need to follow my disciple yet.”

“Hey, old man, come on, we’re like family. You’ve been so good to me before, so naturally, I should protect you well. Let’s venture together. This era is the last one, and I feel that the world is about to undergo a great change. Those supreme beings might go all out,” Lin Fan said.

“How do you know so much?” Feng Qingzi asked, puzzled. This kid seemed to know more than he did.

“Who am I?” Lin Fan smiled confidently, pointing at himself.

“Feng Qingzi’s disciple,” Feng Qingzi replied.

“Alright,” Lin Fan had nothing more to say. Fine, let the old man have his little victory. After all, today had been quite a blow to him.

Feng Qingzi, having gained a small advantage, felt a bit of the sting dissipate. “Since my disciple is so filial, I’ll reluctantly follow you, allowing you to take good care of me and satisfy your filial heart.”

Lin Fan, upon hearing this, cursed inwardly, “Shameless old man.”

Then, as if struck by a thought, he chuckled, “Old man, let me introduce you to some… companions.”

Under Feng Qingzi’s astonished gaze, Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, releasing Chicken Big and the others.

“Cluck cluck, I was suffocating in there.”

“Woof woof, what’s going on, what’s going on?”

As Chicken and the others emerged, they looked around in confusion, only to find an old man standing before them, piquing their curiosity.

“Old man, let me introduce you. This is Chicken, his son Chicken Big, and his friend Tai Ri Tian.”

“This is my master. He’s getting old and feeling lonely. From now on, you’ll keep him company, got it?” Lin Fan said.

“Cluck cluck cluck, so you’re the master’s master. Naturally, we’ll keep you company,” Chicken leaped up and landed on the old man’s head, then plopped down on Feng Qingzi’s crown.

“I’m Chicken.”

Chicken Big also jumped onto Feng Qingzi’s left shoulder, fiddling with his shiny accessories, “I’m Chicken Big.”

Tai Ri Tian hopped into Feng Qingzi’s arms, “Woof woof, I’m Tai Ri Tian.”

Feng Qingzi was utterly bewildered. What was going on? Where did these strange creatures come from?

Lin Fan, watching this, smiled faintly, “Heh, trying to trick me? Let my pet army keep you company.”

Just as Lin Fan was pondering these thoughts, a ripple suddenly emanated from the void.

“This…”

Lin Fan’s expression changed instantly. He felt something was terribly wrong. This aura was all too familiar.

Feng Qingzi and the others also sensed this aura, their faces turning pale. This aura was overwhelmingly strong; it must be a supreme being.

“All of you, hide in my cave world for now,” Lin Fan didn’t hesitate. With a flick of his sleeve, he enveloped Feng Qingzi into his cave world, then cautiously looked towards the void.

“How did you find me?” Lin Fan was on the verge of cursing. He hadn’t expected the Water-Fire Empress to appear.

He was extremely wary of this woman.

She was cruel and particularly enjoyed tormenting his little brother.

Past events were still vivid in his mind. If it weren’t for his slightly formidable combat strength, he might have been drained dry by the Water-Fire Empress.

What frustrated Lin Fan the most was that it seemed as if the Water-Fire Empress had installed a tracker on him. Every time she sought him out, it was alarmingly easy, downright terrifying.

“Never thought my little pet would grow to such heights, even capable of slaying seven supreme beings. Truly astonishing,” a voice echoed through the heavens and earth.

Clad in water-fire robes, fluttering in the wind, an overwhelming imperial aura enveloped the world.

In the past, Lin Fan might have been intimidated by the Water-Fire Empress, but now, things were different. Lin Fan’s combat strength was formidable, and even against a supreme being, the odds were seven to three in his favor.

Lin Fan seven, the opponent three.

“What do you want from me? Not planning to have your way with me again, are you? I’m telling you, I’m malnourished. If you do it again, I might just die,” Lin Fan had developed a severe aversion to such activities.

Mainly because that one time had been too brutal, lasting for several years. If it weren’t for his robust physique and high endurance, he might have vomited at the mere sight of the Water-Fire Empress.

“What, you don’t want to see me?” the Water-Fire Empress said sharply, as if Lin Fan’s affirmation would lead to endless torment.

“How could that be? I’m thrilled to see you,” Lin Fan said, feeling utterly oppressed.

“Good,” the Water-Fire Empress nodded, then looked at Lin Fan, “Your cultivation is sufficient to contend with supreme beings. Very well, as my pet, I can’t let you perish in this era. This time, there’s an opportunity. Come with me.”

With a delicate finger, the Water-Fire Empress pointed, causing the void to tremble. Lin Fan felt as if he were enveloped by something.

But Lin Fan didn’t resist, allowing the Water-Fire Empress to take him.

Damn it, the weak have no rights. When she says go, you go.

One day, I’ll make you submit completely.

“This…”

Lin Fan’s expression changed instantly—he felt something very, very familiar.

Feng Qingzi and the others also sensed the presence and turned pale. The pressure was immense. A supreme expert had arrived.

“I never expected you, kid, to grow to such heights in just a few short years,” Feng Qingzi sighed softly. In his eyes, his once-discounted disciple was extraordinary. Yet, after the fusion of myriad realms, the cultivation of countless races had surged forward at an astonishing pace. He had thought his disciple might have fallen behind.

But now, meeting again, Feng Qingzi was left speechless by the sight.

In just a few years, it was as if he had rocketed to the top.

“Not bad, but there are too many top-tier experts among the various races. I still have a long way to go compared to them,” Lin Fan said. “By the way, old man, why are you alone? Weren’t there two of you back at the sanctuary?”

Lin Fan noticed a hint of sorrow in Feng Qingzi’s expression.

“Too much has happened these past few years,” Feng Qingzi shook his head, as if unwilling to dwell on the past. Let bygones be bygones.

“But you, kid, have become formidable. With your current cultivation, you probably wouldn’t even flinch in the face of top-tier experts,” Feng Qingzi said with envy. Comparing oneself to others could be truly disheartening.

His once-discounted disciple had now surpassed him in strength. How could he ever hold his head high again?

“Just average,” Lin Fan waved his hand nonchalantly, as if it were no big deal.

“Praise you a little, and you start showing off,” Feng Qingzi rolled his eyes. His disciple was good at everything, except for being a bit too cheeky.

But then again, perhaps it was this very cheekiness that had allowed his disciple to survive and reach such heights.

“Old man, want to tag along with me?” Lin Fan asked casually.

The straightforwardness of Lin Fan’s question caught Feng Qingzi off guard. Since when did a master follow a disciple? His expression changed instantly. “Hmph, I’m not at the point where I need to follow my disciple yet.”

“Come on, old man, we’re past that. You’ve been so good to me before. It’s only right that I protect you now. Let’s venture out together. This is the final epoch, and I feel a great upheaval is coming. Those top-tier experts might be ready to go all out,” Lin Fan said.

“How do you know so much?” Feng Qingzi asked, puzzled. His disciple seemed to know more than he did.

“Who am I?” Lin Fan pointed at himself with a confident smile.

“Feng Qingzi’s disciple,” Feng Qingzi replied.

“Alright then,” Lin Fan sighed, deciding to let the old man have his moment. After all, today had been quite a blow to him.

Feng Qingzi, feeling a bit better after gaining the upper hand, said, “Since my disciple is so filial, I’ll reluctantly follow you. Let you take care of me and satisfy your sense of duty.”

Lin Fan cursed inwardly, “Shameless old man.”

Then, as if struck by an idea, he chuckled. “Old man, let me introduce you to some… companions.”

Under Feng Qingzi’s astonished gaze, Lin Fan flicked his sleeve, releasing Chicken Big and the others.

“Cluck cluck, I was suffocating in there!”

“Woof woof, what’s going on?”

As they emerged, Chicken Big and the others looked around, then noticed the old man standing before them, their curiosity piqued.

“Old man, let me introduce you. This is Chicken, his son Chicken Big, and his friend Tai Ri Tian.”

“This is my master. He’s getting old and lonely. From now on, you’ll keep him company, got it?” Lin Fan said.

“Cluck cluck, if he’s the master of our brother, of course we’ll keep him company!” Chicken leaped onto Feng Qingzi’s head and settled down.

“I’m Chicken.”

Chicken Big jumped onto Feng Qingzi’s left shoulder, fiddling with his shiny accessories. “I’m Chicken Big.”

Tai Ri Tian hopped into Feng Qingzi’s arms. “Woof woof, I’m Tai Ri Tian.”

Feng Qingzi was utterly bewildered. What was happening? Where did these strange creatures come from?

Lin Fan, watching this, smiled faintly. “Heh, trying to mess with me? Let my pet army keep you company.”

Just as Lin Fan was pondering this, a ripple suddenly appeared in the void.

“This…”

Lin Fan’s expression changed. He felt something was wrong. This aura… it was all too familiar.

Feng Qingzi and the others also sensed the aura, their faces turning pale. The aura was overwhelmingly strong—it must be a top-tier expert.

“Hide in my pocket dimension for now,” Lin Fan said without hesitation, flicking his sleeve to envelop Feng Qingzi and the others into his dimension. He then turned his attention to the void.

“How did you find me?” Lin Fan was about to curse. He hadn’t expected the Water-Fire Empress to appear.

He was extremely wary of this woman.

She was cruel, especially fond of torturing her “little brothers.”

The past events were still vivid in his mind. If it weren’t for his slightly superior combat strength, he might have been drained dry by the Water-Fire Empress.

What frustrated Lin Fan the most was that it seemed as if the Water-Fire Empress had installed a tracker on him. Every time she sought him out, it was unnervingly easy—terrifyingly so.

“I never expected my little captive to grow to such heights, even capable of killing seven top-tier experts. Truly surprising,” a voice echoed through the heavens.

Clad in water-fire robes, her presence exuded an overwhelming imperial aura that enveloped the world.

In the past, Lin Fan might have been intimidated by the Water-Fire Empress. But now, things were different. Lin Fan’s combat strength was formidable. Even against a top-tier expert, the odds were seven to three in his favor.

Seven for Lin Fan, three for the opponent.

“What do you want from me? Not planning to have your way with me again, are you? I’m telling you, I’m malnourished. If you do that again, I might die,” Lin Fan said, his aversion to such matters deeply ingrained.

The last time had been too brutal—years of torment. If it weren’t for his robust physique and high endurance, he might have vomited at the mere sight of the Water-Fire Empress.

“What, you don’t want to see me?” the Water-Fire Empress’s voice turned sharp, as if a single “yes” from Lin Fan would lead to endless “training.”

“Of course not. I’m thrilled to see you,” Lin Fan said, his voice tinged with bitterness.

“Good,” the Water-Fire Empress nodded, then looked at Lin Fan. “Your cultivation is now strong enough to rival top-tier experts. Since you’re my little captive, I can’t let you perish in this epoch. Come with me. There’s an opportunity awaiting you.”

With a flick of her slender finger, the void trembled, and Lin Fan felt himself enveloped by something.

But Lin Fan didn’t resist, letting the Water-Fire Empress take him.

Damn it, the weak have no rights. Just like that, he was being taken away.

One day, I’ll make you submit.

“How did you find me?” Lin Fan was almost ready to curse. He hadn’t expected Water-Fire Emperor to show up.

He was especially wary of this woman.

She was cruel beyond measure and especially enjoyed tormenting her little “toys.”

Memories of the past surfaced vividly in his mind. If it weren’t for his unusually strong combat abilities, Lin Fan might have been drained to a husk by the Water-Fire Emperor.

But what frustrated Lin Fan the most was that the Water-Fire Emperor seemed to have implanted some sort of tracking device on him. Every time she searched for him, it was unnervingly easy—as if terrifyingly simple.

“I never expected my personal plaything to have grown so strong—to have even defeated seven supreme experts. You’ve truly surprised me,” a figure suddenly appeared in the sky.

Clad in flowing water-and-fire robes, an overwhelming imperial aura filled the heavens.

In the past, Lin Fan might have been intimidated by the Water-Fire Emperor, but now things were different. His combat strength had grown immensely, and even against a supreme expert, the odds were now seven to three.

Seven in Lin Fan’s favor, three for the opponent.

“What do you want from me? Don’t tell me you’re here to have your way with me again. I’m warning you—I’m malnourished. If you do that again, I might actually die,” Lin Fan had developed a serious aversion to such things.

That last time had been brutal—lasting for years. If it weren’t for his strong physique and high-end constitution, he might have vomited uncontrollably at the mere sight of the Water-Fire Emperor.

“What? You don’t want to see me?” The Water-Fire Emperor’s voice turned sharp, as if she were ready to unleash endless “training” on Lin Fan if he dared to say yes.

“How could that be? I’m so happy you’re here,” Lin Fan replied, clearly very reluctant.

“Good,” the Water-Fire Emperor nodded. She looked at Lin Fan. “Your cultivation is strong enough to rival a supreme expert. Very well, you are my personal plaything, and I cannot allow you to perish in this final era. There is an opportunity coming, and you will follow me.”

“I never expected you, kid, to grow to such heights in just a few short years,” Feng Qingzi sighed softly. In his eyes, this cheap disciple of his was extraordinary. Yet, after the fusion of myriad realms, the cultivation of countless races had advanced by leaps and bounds. He had thought that his cheap disciple might have already fallen behind these beings.

But now, meeting again, Feng Qingzi was left speechless with astonishment.

In just a few years, it was as if he had taken a rocket ride.

“Not bad, but there are too many supreme powerhouses among the various races. Compared to them, I still have a long way to go,” Lin Fan said. “By the way, old man, why are you alone? Weren’t there two of you back at the sanctuary?”

Lin Fan noticed that Feng Qingzi seemed somewhat downcast.

“Too much has happened these past few years,” Feng Qingzi shook his head, as if he didn’t want to dwell on the past. Let bygones be bygones.

“But you, kid, have become formidable. With your current cultivation, you probably wouldn’t even flinch in the face of a supreme powerhouse,” Feng Qingzi said with envy. Comparing oneself to others can be truly disheartening.

A disciple he once took in had now surpassed him by leaps and bounds. How could he ever hold his head high again?

“Just average,” Lin Fan waved his hand nonchalantly, as if it were no big deal.

“Praise you a little, and you get cocky,” Feng Qingzi rolled his eyes. This disciple of his was good at everything, but he was just too cheeky.

But then again, considering that this disciple had managed to survive till now and elevate his strength to such a level, perhaps it was precisely this cheekiness that played a part.

“Old man, want to tag along with me?” Lin Fan asked casually.

Lin Fan’s straightforwardness made Feng Qingzi feel a bit uneasy. Since when does a master follow a disciple? His expression changed instantly, “Hmph, this master hasn’t reached the point where he needs to follow his disciple.”

“Hey, old man, come on. We’re like family. You’ve been so good to me before, so I should at least protect you properly. How about we venture out together? This era is the last one, and I feel that the world is about to undergo a great change. Those supreme powerhouses might go all out,” Lin Fan said.

“How do you know so much?” Feng Qingzi asked suspiciously. This kid seemed to know more than he did.

“Who am I?” Lin Fan pointed at himself with a confident smile.

“Feng Qingzi’s disciple,” Feng Qingzi replied.

“Alright,” Lin Fan had nothing more to say. Fine, let the old man have his moment. After all, today had been quite a blow to him.

Feng Qingzi, having gained a bit of an upper hand, felt a little less disheartened, “Since my disciple is so filial, this master will reluctantly follow you, allowing you to take good care of me and satisfy your filial heart.”

Lin Fan, upon hearing this, cursed inwardly, “Shameless old man.”

Then, as if he remembered something, he chuckled, “Old man, let me introduce you to some… companions.”

Under Feng Qingzi’s astonished gaze, Lin Fan flicked his sleeve and released Chicken Big and the others.

“Cluck cluck, I was suffocating in there.”

“Woof woof, what’s going on, what’s going on?”

As Chicken and the others emerged, they looked around in confusion, only to see an old man standing before them, which piqued their curiosity.

“Old man, let me introduce you. This is Chicken, this is his son Chicken Big, and this is his friend Tai Ri Tian.”

“This is my master. He’s getting old and feeling lonely. From now on, you guys keep him company, got it?” Lin Fan said.

“Cluck cluck cluck, so you’re the master of our brother. Naturally, we’ll keep you company,” Chicken leaped up and landed on the old man’s head, then sat down on Feng Qingzi’s crown.

“My name is Chicken.”

Chicken Big also jumped onto Feng Qingzi’s left shoulder and fiddled with his shiny accessories, “My name is Chicken Big.”

Tai Ri Tian jumped into Feng Qingzi’s arms, “Woof woof, my name is Tai Ri Tian.”

Feng Qingzi was utterly bewildered. What was going on? Where did these strange creatures come from?

Lin Fan, seeing this, smiled slightly, “Hehe, trying to mess with me? Let my pet army keep you company.”

Just as Lin Fan was pondering these things, a ripple suddenly came from the void.

“This…”

Lin Fan’s expression changed instantly. He felt something was wrong. This aura was all too familiar.

Feng Qingzi and the others also sensed this aura, their faces turning pale. This aura was too strong; it must be a supreme powerhouse.

“All of you, hide in my cave for now,” Lin Fan didn’t hesitate. With a flick of his sleeve, he enveloped Feng Qingzi and the others into his cave, then cautiously looked towards the void.

“How did you find me?” Lin Fan was about to curse. He never expected the Water-Fire Empress to come.

As for this woman, Lin Fan was extremely wary.

She was cruel beyond measure, especially fond of tormenting his little brother.

The past events were still vivid in his mind. If it weren’t for his slightly formidable combat strength, he might have been drained dry by the Water-Fire Empress.

But what frustrated Lin Fan the most was that it seemed as if the Water-Fire Empress had installed a tracker on him. Every time she sought him out, it was unnervingly easy, truly terrifying.

“I never expected my little pet to grow to such heights, even capable of killing seven supreme powerhouses. This truly surprises me,” a voice echoed through the heavens and earth.

Clad in water-fire robes, her imperial aura enveloped the world.

If it were the past, Lin Fan might have been intimidated by the Water-Fire Empress. But now, times had changed. Lin Fan’s combat strength was also formidable. Even against a supreme powerhouse, the odds were seven to three in his favor.

Lin Fan seven, the opponent three.

“What do you want from me? Not planning to have your way with me again, are you? I’m telling you, I’m malnourished. If you do it again, I might die,” Lin Fan had developed a severe aversion to such things.

Mainly because that one time was too brutal. He was subjected to it for years. If it weren’t for his robust physique and high endurance, he might have vomited at the mere sight of the Water-Fire Empress.

“What, you don’t want to see me?” the Water-Fire Empress said sharply, as if Lin Fan’s affirmation would lead to endless torment.

“How could that be? I’m thrilled to see you,” Lin Fan said with a forced smile.

“Good then,” the Water-Fire Empress nodded, then looked at Lin Fan, “Your cultivation is sufficient to contend with supreme powerhouses. Very well, as my pet, I can’t let you perish in this era. This time, there’s an opportunity. Come with me.”

The Water-Fire Empress pointed her slender finger, causing the void to tremble. Lin Fan felt as if he was enveloped by something.

But Lin Fan didn’t resist, letting the Water-Fire Empress take him.

Damn it, the weak have no rights. Just like that, he was taken away.

One day, I’ll make you submit.

But Lin Fan made no resistance, letting the Water-Fire Emperor take him away.

Damn it, the weak have no rights. When she says go, you go.

One day, I’ll make sure you’re completely tamed.