Chapter 210: Young People Should Be More Low-Key

Xia Du.

The nation's capital, the most important place, home to the largest number of powerful individuals. It's also the place the evil creatures most desire to conquer, though they've never succeeded.

On the rooftop of the headquarters building.

A number of people waited quietly.

Chief Xu, Xu Zihao's father, stood motionless, awaiting Lin Fan's arrival.

Behind him stood several of Xia Du's strongest individuals. They conversed in hushed tones, skeptical of the expert invited from Yanhai City. They had seen the live broadcast, but it was filmed from a distance, with only a close-up interview at the end.

The implications were complex.

Perhaps this young man's master preferred to remain low-key, repelling the evil creatures and letting his disciple take the credit. This was entirely plausible.

But they didn't buy it.

No matter what, they didn't believe it. Could anyone force them to believe?

The whirring of helicopter blades broke the silence.

Everyone looked up as the aircraft descended slowly from the sky. He had arrived. The young expert from Yanhai City was about to appear before them. So young, yet so powerful? They didn't believe it, and they refused to believe it.

Chief Xia eagerly anticipated meeting Lin Fan.

He had access to more information than the others. Even One-Eyed Man had acknowledged Lin Fan's strength, so what was there to doubt? If Lin Fan lacked the necessary power, would One-Eyed Man, with his temperament, have allowed him to come?

Xia Kunyun disembarked from the helicopter with Lin Fan and Old Zhang.

The evil rooster clutched in Lin Fan's arms sensed the aura of the powerful individuals present. Its feathers trembled. So many strong people! Had it arrived at the most terrifying place in the human world?

Its undercover career had reached its peak, though it was a pity that no fellow creatures were present to witness it. If they could see this, they would surely be filled with admiration.

A hero always advances in obscurity.

No evil creature understands the arduous journey of a hero.

"Hmm?"

"Eh!"

"There's the scent of an evil creature."

The Xia Du experts detected the evil aura, their gazes locking onto the evil rooster. The aura emanated from the chicken in the young man's arms.

It was an evil creature.

He had actually brought an evil creature to headquarters. What did this mean? Was it a provocation? Did he not take them seriously?

This was a serious matter.

"Welcome, young expert from Yanhai City. I am the chief here. You can call me Grandpa Xu."

Chief Xu, with a beaming smile, took the initiative, establishing dominance through seniority. The thought of a powerful individual capable of repelling an army of evil creatures calling him "Grandpa" filled him with delight.

Grandpa… Grandpa.

Ah, that felt good.

As for the evil creature in Lin Fan's arms, he glanced at it briefly, dismissing it as insignificant. Such a weak evil creature wasn't worth the fuss. It could be treated as non-existent. It was quite normal for powerful individuals these days to keep strange pets.

He had investigated thoroughly.

This evil pet played an important role in their lives.

It laid eggs every day.

It had its uses.

"Hello."

"Hello."

Lin Fan and Old Zhang extended their hands with smiles. Friendly exchanges often began with the simplest of physical contact, the warmth of a handshake conveying the inner enthusiasm.

But this handshake was merely a superficial exchange of warmth.

They could only be considered… new friends.

Chief Xu had thoroughly investigated Lin Fan and Old Zhang's habits. Having informants within the Yanhai City department was advantageous. He received the latest news, and even their every move couldn't escape his surveillance.

Hands intertwined, a perfect fit. The handshake sealed the initial achievement of friendship.

The experts accompanying Chief Xu exchanged glances, surprised by the chief's peculiar handshake. Was this the latest trend?

They didn't understand.

It was strange.

Something felt off, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it.

They were all shrewd individuals, and their suspicions were natural. They greeted each other politely, mimicking Chief Xu's handshake. Everything went smoothly.

For the evil rooster, however, it was agonizing. Each person who shook hands with Lin Fan gave it a serious look, their eyes filled with a strange expression. The pressure was immense. By the time the last expert had shaken hands, the evil rooster's bumpy skin beneath its feathers was drenched in sweat.

It was excruciating, as if it had been pinned against a wall and subjected to a relentless barrage of… something.

Exhausted and drenched in sweat.

Chief Xu led them towards the headquarters. Along the way, Lin Fan and Old Zhang whispered to each other.

"He's trying to take advantage of us."

"Yes, I noticed."

"The people here are strange. The hen is trembling with fear."

"Let's be careful."

They felt as if these people considered them mentally ill. Although they lived in Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, they weren't mentally ill. No matter what others said, they knew they weren't.

That was enough.

Inside the headquarters.

Passing members stopped, looking respectfully at the headquarters' experts and curiously at Lin Fan and Old Zhang.

Some had seen the live broadcast.

They knew who Lin Fan was.

They were excited. They were all young people, and their pastime was keeping up with the latest news. Sun Xiao, an active member of online forums, posted videos and content that were popular among a certain group, his loyal fans, his bread and butter.

The most popular post was the one about Lin Fan repelling the army of evil creatures.

That post raised many questions. According to their monitoring, a Heavenly King level evil creature had arrived, but unfortunately, they hadn't found any trace of it. They assumed the intelligence was false, but according to their data from various sources, a Heavenly King level evil creature had indeed arrived.

Where was that Heavenly King level evil creature?

The Serpent Demon King was truly a creature without face. Despite being present at the scene, it was treated like an ordinary evil creature by Lin Fan, brutally beaten without any respect. It was truly outrageous.

Lin Fan's actions had deeply wounded the Serpent Demon King's fragile heart, a trauma difficult to heal.

In this unfamiliar environment.

Lin Fan felt out of place.

"An old man needs our help. Where is he?" Lin Fan asked.

He just wanted to rescue the person and return home quickly.

He was happy to help others. It was a joyful thing to be able to assist someone, just like when he and Old Zhang patrolled the city every day. When they encountered someone in need, they would do their best to help.

Chief Xu smiled. "You'll find out soon."

Inside a solemn conference room.

Lin Fan and Old Zhang sat, surrounded by silence. Lin Fan seemed out of place among the others.

Perhaps it was because he was the youngest.

Many eyes were focused on him.

Was this the young expert who single-handedly repelled the invading army of evil creatures?

Faced with everyone's attention, Lin Fan smiled. A bright smile could uplift one's spirit, but gradually, Lin Fan's smile gave them a bad feeling. It seemed… creepy.

A sinister, unsettling smile.

"That smile is disturbing." One expert looked away, commenting on Lin Fan's smile.

At that moment, the screen behind Chief Xu lit up, displaying a map. In the corner of the screen, a portrait appeared – the image of Old Master Baiyun.

"A few days ago, a mysterious evil creature evaded detection and infiltrated Xia Du. Old Master Baiyun discovered its presence and engaged it in battle…"

As he spoke, the screen showed the remnants of the battle. A building had been sliced in half, leaving only a portion standing. The scene was terrifying.

It was difficult to determine whether it was Old Master Baiyun or the mysterious evil creature who had cleaved the building.

"Old Master Baiyun was last seen in the wilderness, 1,300 kilometers from Xia Du."

"According to the department's monitoring, there were energy fluctuations in that area, but the specific details are currently unknown."

Chief Xu spoke gravely, concerned about the situation. He wasn't curious about what was there, but rather about finding Old Master Baiyun.

A master of swordsmanship, Old Master Baiyun, who hadn't graduated from the Four Great Academies, was astonishing. He was the highest inheritor of the Swordsmanship Academy, possessing formidable strength and high status. His prestige within the Swordsmanship Academy was unparalleled.

Even the experts from the Four Great Academies treated him with utmost respect.

"There's absolutely no problem for us to go and search for Old Master Baiyun." The speaker was a City Guardian level expert from Xia Du, brimming with confidence. With their combined strength, how could any evil creature be their match?

His only objection was the need to call in this young expert from Yanhai City.

It wasn't that he looked down on young people.

But young people should be more low-key. How did he cultivate? How could he be so powerful at such a young age? Even if there was nothing questionable about it, he still disliked teaming up with youngsters.

Qin Han was a proud man.

He had been like this since his youth, and even in middle age, this pride hadn't diminished but rather intensified.

"Confidence is a good thing, but excessive confidence is a disaster, Qin Han. You need to learn humility. Let me introduce you. This is the young expert I invited from Yanhai City. You all enjoy watching videos, so I don't need to elaborate. With his participation, I believe this mission will be much easier."

"Remember, your objective is to find Old Master Baiyun. No matter what happens, don't interfere. Even if you encounter evil creatures, as long as they haven't harmed you, you can ignore them."

Chief Xu made things very clear. He was most afraid that those present wouldn't follow orders and would rush towards any evil creature they encountered like they had seen a stunning beauty.

Evil creature activity was quite frequent in the outskirts of Xia Du.

Many terrifying evil creatures lurked there.

Falling into their trap would be a disaster with severe consequences.