Chapter 762 - 711: Shut Up! (3)
The attendant's panic was not without reason. Li Tiandao's initial contempt for Qin Fan, and his determination to eliminate him, seemed to have gradually faded away. Now, he was even speaking words of admiration, saying that he saw another version of himself in Qin Fan. Without a doubt, this was an unintentional display of his appreciation for talent.
If... what if the Master really gives up on killing Qin Fan and recruits him instead? Then, can I, his personal attendant, maintain my current position? It's doubtful! Judging by the attitude Master Li Tiandao is showing now, the day Qin Fan truly submits will be the day I lose my current position! People are selfish, and this is something I cannot accept!
Yet, Li Tiandao's reply made him shudder, his expression changing dramatically.
"Hmm, a love for talent is universal. Is there a problem with that? If he is truly willing to submit, then with his help, my chances of successfully transcending the Heavenly Tribulation would increase significantly. You know my sights are not set on this mundane world. My true pursuit is to break free from it entirely."
Li Tiandao had seen through his attendant's thoughts but chose not to expose them, speaking instead in a leisurely tone.
"Master, you mustn't forget that he killed Tiancan and Dique!" the attendant said urgently.
"The fact that Tiancan and Dique are dead only proves they were trash," Li Tiandao said, completely unconcerned that his words might chill his attendant's heart. "Qin Fan's ability to kill them both shows his value is far greater than theirs."
"Master, once he learns that you sent assassins after him, how could he not seek revenge? Furthermore, Chen Tiansheng kidnapped his girlfriend, which led him to storm the Jinling Mansion, slaughter the Bo Family, and trample the established order. It's clear his 'reverse scale' has been touched. What will happen if he discovers that you, Master, were the one behind Chen Tiansheng? And the Mother Jiao of the Qiantang River? She was supposed to be your aid for the Tribulation, but he slaughtered her as well! Ultimately, the situation between him and us is already one of life and death! Master, I genuinely hope your appreciation for talent doesn't cause any unforeseen complications to your plans! Master, Qin Fan... he must be eliminated!"
In his anxiety, the attendant blurted everything out in one breathless rush, revealing the intense sense of crisis he felt.
Li Tiandao did not answer right away. He paused for a moment, then shook his head. "Hmm, your point is not without merit. We'll leave it all up to Creation."
"Master, I hope you will eradicate the problem at its roots as soon as possible. Nurturing a tiger will only lead to future disaster!"
It was as if he had forgotten Li Tiandao's cold rebuke on the rooftop in Sweden. Several days later, the attendant once again uttered the proverb about nurturing a tiger. This time, however, Li Tiandao did not reprimand him.
A silent smile played on his lips. An expression of absolute confidence, like a general orchestrating a battle from within his tent, appeared on his face. In the face of absolute power, if he dared to raise a tiger, he had no fear of it causing a calamity.
"Let's go," Li Tiandao said with a calm smile, changing the subject. "Let's see how our dear classmate Qin Fan handles what comes next. Those thugs were clearly not ordinary people; their families must have impressive backgrounds. This matter is far from over. Let's see how he weathers the storm."
He then turned and began to walk slowly along the Great Wall, also taking in the magnificent beauty of the vast landscape.
"Chen Shao! Zhou Shao! Dong Shao! Xia Shao! Bi Shao!"
The pained cries of Chen Yifan and his friends continued. When the women with them finally snapped out of their shock, they panicked and rushed over, calling out their names anxiously. After their panicked shouts, they gritted their teeth and slowly helped the young men to their feet.
As for Xiao Rou, she still stared dumbfounded at the figure that had now receded into a distant black dot. Qin Fan's words had greatly affected her.
Wasn't she already aware that she and people like Chen Yifan were from completely different worlds? She had only agreed to Chen Yifan's invitation to the Great Wall today because he had spent over a million on gifts in her live broadcast room. After refusing him several times, she had simply been at her wit's end. During that time, she had even politely declined Chen Yifan's advances several times and asked him to stop sending gifts. To her surprise, Chen Yifan hadn't given up. Instead, he swore he would keep showering her with gifts until he went bankrupt if she didn't agree to meet him. Under that immense pressure, Xiao Rou finally caved and agreed to this one meeting. But she never imagined something like this would happen. She had become the fuse for the entire incident, all because someone had stepped on her shoe!
At this moment, she was panicked, confused, regretful, and afraid. She regretted coming out to meet Chen Yifan and feared this incident would spiral endlessly out of control. As one of the people involved, her mind was in turmoil.
Gritting her teeth, she decided not to leave. She knew Chen Yifan's background was not simple. If she tried to sneak away now and earned his wrath, it would be another nightmare for her.
Even deep breaths couldn't calm the chaos in her heart. She turned and ran back toward Chen Yifan.
"Chen Shao, how are you? Should I take you to the hospital?" Xiao Rou asked, panic written all over her face, her voice trembling.
"Get lost! You're a jinx! If it weren't for you, this wouldn't have happened to them!" one of the other women with the group yelled at Xiao Rou before Chen Yifan could even respond.
The accusation immediately brought tears to Xiao Rou's eyes as a wave of humiliation washed over her.
SMACK!
The next moment, Chen Yifan, who was struggling to stand with support, viciously slapped the woman who had just yelled. "Shut your mouth!" he slurred, his voice trembling.
He then turned to Xiao Rou. "Xiao Rou, you should go home for now. I'll contact you later." As someone who prized his reputation above all else, he didn't want Xiao Rou to see him in such a pathetic and miserable state.
"Chen Shao, you... I...!" Although a million thoughts screamed at her to flee, Xiao Rou hesitated, trembling with uncertainty.
"Be good and go home first. I can handle this," Chen Yifan said, turning his back to her. "Just wait for my call at home, okay?"
His face, obscured by blood, was a disgrace. He didn't want to expose his shame to her any longer.
"Okay, then I'll go now, Chen Shao."
After Chen Yifan, his back still to her, gave a slight nod, the trembling Xiao Rou quickly walked away.
Everything that happened today had cast a dark shadow over her. She was lost, with no idea how she would face Chen Yifan in the future or how she should act around him.
"Chen Shao, this isn't over," one of the young men said, wiping blood from his mouth and grimacing through the pain that made his body feel like it was about to fall apart. He was lucky to have someone supporting him, or he would have already collapsed. "What's the plan?"
"Has that guy run away yet?" Chen Yifan asked, clutching his side, his words slurred from the pain.
"Chen Shao, no, he's still on the Great Wall!" the woman he had just slapped quickly replied.