CHAPTER 392: CHAPTER 0389 BROTHER LIN DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A KIND-HEARTED PERSON

"Sigh!"

"What a pity."

"Brother Lin, if you had just taken hold of Butterfly Fairy earlier, Brother Xiang and I could have created a battlefield for you. At least it could ensure no one disturbed you for several days."

"Taking down the Heavenly Court’s princess—what an enviable accomplishment that would be."

Qin Yang fantasized what it would be like if Brother Lin had more courage. If he succeeded and the Heavenly Court’s princess ended up conceiving a second life, it would absolutely make earth-shattering headlines.

"What did you say?" Lin Fan abruptly turned his head and asked.

Qin Yang was puzzled, "Huh?"

"Go on."

"A pity?"

"Wait, did you just say she’s from the Heavenly Court?" Lin Fan was stunned, apparently not expecting that the woman he had taken advantage of earlier had such a high status. He had promised himself not to provoke strong enemies, so how did he inexplicably end up in this mess?

Headache.

Qin Yang said, "Yes, the Heavenly Court’s princess. Many young elites see her as the perfect partner. If they found out what Brother Lin did today, I guarantee they’d hunt you to the ends of the earth."

"Never underestimate the resolve of those people."

"They’re like rabid dogs."

Lin Fan frowned, "This isn’t good. I hadn’t planned on getting tangled up with the Heavenly Court. If they find out I bullied their princess, it’ll be trouble."

"Haha," Qin Yang laughed heartily, "Relax. The Heavenly Court Master has many descendants, at least dozens. This Butterfly Fairy is the youngest."

Lin Fan felt slightly relieved, but Qin Yang’s next words left him feeling helpless.

"However, this Butterfly Fairy happens to be the Heavenly Court Master’s favorite youngest daughter. If word gets out about how you bullied her, she will undoubtedly seek revenge."

Qin Yang didn’t notice Lin Fan’s darkened expression.

Lin Fan had to admit, the feeling was quite nice—too nice, in fact—but the consequences afterward were definitely headache-inducing.

Forget it.

What’s done is done. Feeling regret after pulling up your pants—that’s the act of a weakling. Lin Fan would never regret.

Following this incident,

he realized the Immortal Realm was rather complex.

In Immortal City alone, there were ancient noble families. Although the Long Family lived peacefully and had declined, their ancestors were undoubtedly extraordinary. If not for the Evil Dragon’s curse, there’s no way they would be stuck here.

In the farthest distance,

the Void rippled.

Two figures emerged.

Butterfly Fairy had a blank expression, but tears shimmered in her eyes. Her rear hurt; her chest hurt.

But she refused to show weakness.

She had to be strong.

"Miss, are you okay?"

Her maid asked anxiously. She was gravely injured by Qin Yang—not by fists or blades, but with words that struck like terrifying Divine Skills, leaving profound wounds.

Butterfly Fairy said, "I’m fine. But this matter must not be revealed to anyone. Do you understand?"

"Understood," the maid nodded.

Butterfly Fairy didn’t know Lin Fan’s full name; only his surname, Lin. But that didn’t matter because she knew Qin Yang. No matter where Lin Fan could flee to, finding Qin Yang would lead her to him.

Lin Fan led the two away from Immortal City.

His original intention was to send Qin Yang back home, but since the latter hadn’t mentioned it, Lin Fan didn’t insist. Their combined luck seemed particularly favorable, making the trio’s journey feel effortless.

That was Lin Fan’s thought process, and Qin Yang felt the same. Staying together was amusing enough, so why not act as a group and enjoy themselves?

Xiang Fei couldn’t help but envy Qin Yang’s carefree attitude.

But he didn’t have that luxury.

Without hard work, one has nothing; the pressure was immense.

As the trio traveled, they idly joked and bragged with one another.

Qin Yang’s standing had risen in Lin Fan’s eyes—not because Lin Fan treated him as a close brother, but because Qin Yang’s antics at the Immortal Spring Pavilion deeply resonated with Lin Fan. Good-natured, helpful, dependable—even if things didn’t go entirely well, Qin Yang’s efforts hadn’t gone unnoticed.

Lin Fan realized he lacked companions like Qin Yang.

"Brother Lin, that treasure from the Long Family that Butterfly Fairy took a liking to—it must be valuable. You got it already but handed it over. Truly respectable behavior. In the Immortal Realm, who even cares about another’s life or death?"

"Some people kill dozens during their refining of Demon Treasures."

Qin Yang chuckled. Despite his unserious demeanor, his experiences were far-reaching; he truly had seen his fair share.

"We Immortals must act with righteousness and intervene when necessary. Imagine if I hadn’t seen through that Demon woman’s plot to steal the treasure. Those thousands of lives in the Long Family would have been wiped out." Lin Fan declared righteously.

Qin Yang pretended to believe him.

Sure.

You saw through it.

You were staring at Butterfly Fairy’s chest non-stop. Staring wasn’t enough—you even reached out. Believable indeed.

Xiang Fei naturally noticed and chose not to speak up. Their mutual posturing was the only source of joy; calling it out would ruin the fun.

When they had nothing else to do,

Lin Fan focused on cultivating Martial Arts—the only discipline he practiced independently. During these moments, he could feel its immense strength. Meanwhile, Qin Yang and Xiang Fei worked on the Demon Crossing Scripture, though Tao Level Divine Powers were so challenging, they might as well attempt the impossible.

Days later,

metal clinking sounds echoed.

As they traveled, sounds of chains reached their ears. Judging from the clarity of these sounds, it was clear the chains weren’t ordinary metal.

Soon enough,

they saw a procession moving slowly ahead.

Despite their seemingly sluggish pace, the chain-wielding leader moved with lightning speed—disappearing from view in the blink of an eye.

"What’s that?" Lin Fan asked.

Xiang Fei replied, "That’s the Heavenly Court Inspection Team. It seems even someone in the Northern Desolation has drawn the Heavenly Court’s attention, being deemed a defiance to the natural order. That’s why the Inspection Team is out to apprehend them."

Lin Fan frowned, "What do you mean by ’defiance to the natural order’?"

The explanation seemed vague.

Qin Yang scoffed, "Defiance to the natural order? More like, they want to mess with whoever they dislike. Small families might fall victim easily. But try pulling this on an Immortal Venerable Family and see how long they last."

"This matter doesn’t concern us. Though technically part of the Heavenly Court, the Inspection Team operates independently. I’ve seen their leader before, and he’s a pretty strange fellow—not entirely... human."

Xiang Fei nodded, "I agree with Brother Qin’s observation. It truly has nothing to do with us. Best not stir up trouble, especially not with something that doesn’t concern us."

Lin Fan furrowed his brows. He wasn’t keen on meddling unnecessarily, especially when it came to the Heavenly Court.

Such a massive entity wasn’t something he could provoke.

The consequences of drawing serious attention would be daunting.

"Well, that’s true, but we Immortals..."

Lin Fan tried to justify intervening, but Xiang Fei rested his palm on Lin Fan’s shoulder, shaking his head as if to say, "Don’t get involved." Clearly, he also harbored anxiety toward the Inspection Team.

Just then,

Lin Fan spotted someone within the crowd. Perhaps from some mysterious connection, the figure seemed to sense Lin Fan’s gaze and turned woodenly to look at him.

Their eyes met.

Lin Fan was startled—the gaze was devoid of light, almost as if the person were already dead.

It was a young girl, very small, at most thirteen or fourteen years old.

Boom!

At that moment, the girl collapsed to the ground, unable to walk any further.

The Inspection Team halted, and those nearby hurriedly stepped aside in fear as the black-robed man approached. Some wanted to plead for her, arguing that she was only a child, yet the black-robed man coldly ignored them.

Clang!

The black-robed man drew his blade, intent on slicing the "burden" and leaving her remains behind.

"Brother Lin, stop watching! Didn’t you say you didn’t want to challenge the Heavenly Court? If that’s the case, then don’t interfere in this. Even if you want to intervene, there’s no way you can succeed," Xiang Fei advised.

Qin Yang and Xiang Fei were long accustomed to scenes like this.

"Pretend I never said that."

Xiang Fei was shocked, "What?"

Whoosh!

Lin Fan took flight, skimming the ground at top speed. With a swing of his arm, the Hell Spear pierced through the black-robed man’s raised blade. He promptly launched the body far into the distance.

Innate Divine Ability flashed.

Ten glowing fingers sliced through the air. In an instant, light shimmered and struck.

Splatter!

The black-robed man didn’t even have time to react before his body was split into chunks, scattering blood across the ground.

"Brother Lin, you... sigh." Xiang Fei shook his head. He had warned him not to provoke the Heavenly Court, yet now Lin Fan had attacked the Inspection Team. It was frustrating.

In that moment,

another black-robed inspector, clinging to life, attempted to relay the incident. Before he could, Xiang Fei struck and turned him into dust.

Those bound in chains were stunned, staring at Lin Fan and his companions.

Perhaps they hadn’t expected anyone to come to their rescue.

Bang!

Bang!

Lin Fan crushed the chains with his fingers, then approached the young girl, lifting her in his arms to assess her state. Her vital signs were stable; clearly, she was just exhausted.

"Does anyone know her?" Lin Fan asked.

The rescued individuals exchanged glances before shaking their heads.

An elderly man spoke up, "Thank you for saving us. We were all captured from various places. That little girl was alone when she was taken—there’s no one here related to her."

Lin Fan asked, "What crimes did you all commit?"

The elderly man replied, "I’m a storyteller. I was captured for criticizing the Heavenly Court."

"The others’ reasons vary, but all of us share dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Court."

Lin Fan waved them off, "Go your separate ways."

After expressing their profound gratitude, the group hastily dispersed.

"Brother Lin, do you know this little girl?" Qin Yang asked, secretly wondering if Brother Lin might be desperate enough to take in anyone—or was this simply a case of genuine compassion for injustice?

Maybe it truly was the latter.

"No, but as I said—when injustice presents itself, we must intervene. Help others when you can; let it go when you can’t," Lin Fan replied.

Qin Yang remarked, "Good thing there are no loose ends. If the Inspection Team figures out it was you, your only safety might lie in returning with me to the Qin Family."

"Regardless, this place isn’t safe. Let’s leave quickly."

Lin Fan then carried the young girl, taking to the skies while the three fled the area. Attacking the Heavenly Court’s Inspection Team mid-journey would be catastrophic if discovered—unless protected by an Immortal Venerable Family, ordinary individuals wouldn’t stand a chance.

In a dense forest,

Lin Fan and company rested temporarily while the rescued young girl, still shaken, slowly awoke. Her blank stare fell on Lin Fan, vacant of any light.

"Here, have some food," Lin Fan offered her a bowl of meat broth.

Qin Yang and Xiang Fei exchanged glances.

A mortal young girl.

How should she be handled?

It seemed out of place for Brother Lin—a man not known for his virtuous heart—to extend such kindness.

What exactly made him act out of character?