Chapter 662: Please, go ahead.

In the Ancient Sage Realm, amidst the wilderness,

A figure strolled leisurely along, while some ancient beasts, spotting what seemed like a delicious prey, were naturally delighted. To them, a living being was a rare delicacy indeed.

Unfortunately, the outcome was tragic—their hopes were dashed. Not only did they fail to devour this tasty creature, they themselves ended up becoming the prey.

“Ahh, this life is just too leisurely,” Lin Fan said cheerfully. After a period of retreat, he had gained a lot—most notably, he had crafted a super recorder capable of producing terrifying, soul-chilling sounds.

He had also refined his third soul avatar. Now, he wouldn’t have to worry about being overpowered in a fight anymore.

“La la la la!”

A cheerful tune echoed from Lin Fan’s mouth, reverberating throughout the heavens and earth.

“King Wei, King Zhen, and King Qi have all been tricked by me already. Their strongholds must be empty now. If I put in a little effort, I could plunder all their wealth.”

Lin Fan had already made his plans. His first target was King Wei. Along the way, he would also search for the remaining pieces of the Primordial Wood. Once he gathered them all, the “Demon City” would evolve, and he would finally possess a true treasure.

As for that little punk Jie, the supreme of the Ancient Clans, Lin Fan wasn’t in a rush. He would steadily cultivate, step by step, and eventually unleash a powerful strike.

“Traveler ahead, please wait a moment.”

Just then, Lin Fan suddenly heard a voice calling from behind.

He was momentarily startled. With his cultivation, someone had approached so closely that he only noticed them after they spoke—this was quite strange.

“Who are you?” Lin Fan asked, puzzled.

The figure before him was an old man with white hair, slightly hunched, as if weathered by time.

“Hello, young friend. I am Old Man Zuoshan. Perhaps we could travel together?” the old man said with a smile.

Lin Fan studied the old man. He was at the Seventh Heaven of Divine Realm, the “Ten Thousand Laws Unified” stage. He was a member of the Dragon Clan, one of the Ten Great Ancient Beasts of Antiquity.

And judging by his appearance, he definitely didn’t look like a nice dragon.

Though the old man smiled brightly, there was something forced about it.

“Hehe, in the middle of this wild land, let’s see what this old man is up to,” Lin Fan thought to himself, then smiled warmly.

“Oh well, when traveling, meeting someone is fate. Sure, let’s travel together,” Lin Fan said.

“Good, good,” Old Man Zuoshan was delighted and bowed slightly with trembling hands.

Thus, the young man and the old man began traveling together.

“May I ask for your honorable name, young friend?” Zuoshan asked casually.

Zuoshan was a member of the Dragon Clan, one of the Ten Great Ancient Beasts. Originally, he had been peacefully sleeping in his lair when he was discovered by a group of bastards, forcing him to flee. He transformed into an old man to escape pursuit.

But even that might not be enough. Suddenly, he spotted a young man walking freely and confidently, and his heart leapt with an idea.

“Lin Fan,” the young man replied.

“Oh, a fine name indeed. Why are you alone here, Lin Fan?” Zuoshan asked.

“Ahh, it’s a long story. I am a person of great virtue and righteousness. I came out to travel the world, slaying the Ancient Clans. So I’ve been heading forward, seeking them out. But you, an old man like you, how did you end up here? What if you encountered the Ancient Clans?” Lin Fan boasted proudly.

Zuoshan looked at Lin Fan. The young man’s aura was pure and righteous, his eyes clear and honest. Zuoshan’s mind began to turn.

“To be honest, I am being pursued,” Zuoshan said.

“What? In broad daylight, in this just and clear world, who dares to act so brazenly?” Lin Fan asked, feigning shock.

“Young friend, this is a long story. How about this—I’ll become your servant for now. If we meet them, just say I am your attendant. I will reward you handsomely. Here, take this Divine Pill—it will greatly aid your cultivation,” Zuoshan said, raising his eyebrows. He thought this young man seemed a bit foolish, but that was all the better—he would be easier to manipulate.

“Oh! Okay!” Lin Fan accepted the pill, secretly unimpressed but still feigning delight.

“Divine Soul Stabilizing Pill: an auxiliary pill for consolidating one’s soul realm at the Fifth Heaven of Divine Realm.”

“This pill is amazing! You’re really giving it to me?” Lin Fan pretended to be astonished. Though the pill was nothing special to him, for ordinary cultivators, it was indeed a rare treasure.

“Of course, of course. Once I survive this crisis, I will reward you even more,” Zuoshan thought with a cold smile.

“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely help you,” Lin Fan said. He was indeed curious about Zuoshan’s background and also wondered what treasures the old man might be hiding.

After all, someone being chased so desperately that he had nowhere to run must have something valuable.

…

“Long Yumo, where did this guy run off to? Never thought he’d vanish without a trace.”

“Hmph, Long Yumo is one of the richest dragons of the Dragon Clan. If we can rob him clean, we’ll gain countless treasures.”

“Hey, look ahead—there are two beings. Let’s go check them out.”

Several figures searching through the void suddenly spotted the two below. They exchanged glances and immediately descended.

Long Yumo felt nervous, and somewhat annoyed at this young man beside him.

“Zuoshan, you are now my servant. You cannot walk beside me, and you must show me more respect,” Lin Fan said, realizing his luck was truly good—wherever he went, there were always easy targets.

From the old man’s eyes, Lin Fan detected a glint of killing intent.

The old man was clearly planning to kill him once the situation calmed down.

“Stop!”

At that moment, six figures appeared before Lin Fan.

Four men and two women.

The men were handsome, the women beautiful.

They were at the Seventh Heaven of Divine Realm, the “Ten Thousand Laws Unified” stage, and the Sixth Heaven of Divine Realm, the “Law Manifestation” stage.

These people were indeed formidable cultivators. But what surprised Lin Fan was that they were members of the Phoenix Clan, one of the Ten Great Ancient Beasts of Antiquity.

Seemed like these chicken-like creatures were also mixed-breed phoenixes.

“Who are you?” Lin Fan asked, puzzled.

Behind him, Long Yumo’s heart tightened slightly, a bit nervous, though his face remained calm and composed.

“Have you seen a young man pass by here?” A man spoke. He had a flame-shaped mark on his forehead and was the strongest among them.

“Living being, if you saw him, you must tell us. Don’t hide anything. That fellow is ruthless. If you help him hide, you will die,” a woman said coldly, her voice ethereal.

“Who is he?” The first man asked, pointing at Zuoshan.

“Esteemed sirs, I am merely the servant of my young master,” Zuoshan quickly replied.

“Wait!” Lin Fan suddenly spoke.

“You’re asking too many questions. Let me answer them one by one.”

“First, I really haven’t seen any young man.”

“Second, if I did see one, I would definitely tell you.”

Zuoshan smiled inwardly as the young man answered each question. He thought to himself, *This kid has already made a deal with me. There’s no way he would expose me.*

But the next words left Zuoshan completely stunned.

“Third, he is not my servant. He just appeared behind me, claiming he was being chased, gave me a pill, and asked me to hide him. But just now, this beautiful lady said he might kill me, so I think I should speak up.”

After saying that, Lin Fan immediately stepped aside, moving far away.

“I think this old man is the one you’re looking for. Whatever you need to do with him is none of my business,” Lin Fan said.

In an instant, the atmosphere at the scene shifted dramatically.