CHAPTER 444: CHAPTER 0441: THIS OLD WOMAN IS UNREASONABLE

Xiang Fei deeply agreed.

Qin Yang’s fate was bound to be full of hardships—either on the run from assassins or in the process of being violently beaten.

To accomplish great things,

one must tread carefully.

Qin Yang felt quite cheerful; even if his ostentations felt a bit deliberate, it didn’t matter—producing real treasures was truly domineering.

"Indeed, quite a lot. Admirable, admirable," said the Golden Toad.

Qin Yang chuckled smugly and stored the Immortal Treasure. For him, it was enough to display a little; if he were to bring out his Holy Weapon, it might just blow the other party’s mind.

"If you’re already awed by this, when I bring out my real treasure, you might..."

Just as Qin Yang was about to stop but couldn’t help showing off a little more, Lin Fan stepped forward and angrily slapped him on the head.

"Enough. Keep pretending, and I’ll really beat you up."

Lin Fan couldn’t stand anyone pretending in front of him.

Qin Yang held his head, "I was just casually talking, honestly didn’t mean anything by it."

Swoosh, swoosh!

There were movements amongst the distant leaves, stirred by wind but concentrated, as if a whirlwind was lifting all the leaves into the air.

"Someone’s coming." Lin Fan looked toward the distance, originally not wanting to get involved in too many matters, but people kept showing up. Truth be told, the road wasn’t always as smooth as one hoped.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Several figures descended from the sky. A Fairy gracefully landed, her aura transcendent like a celestial maiden from the Ninth Heaven. Everywhere she touched down, the surrounding flowers seemed to sense her presence, blooming exuberantly in a desperate effort to display their most beautiful selves to her.

Everyone seemed intent on showcasing their best for the Fairy.

"Brother Lin, Brother Xiang, I think I finally understand how miserably we’ve been duped by this Golden Toad," Qin Yang said.

As soon as Qin Yang saw the newcomer, his heart trembled, as though realizing something significant.

Lin Fan asked, "Is the newcomer quite influential?"

Qin Yang nodded. "Yes, very much so. She’s the Fairy of Yaochi Sacred Land, ranked first on the Flower List. I never expected this audacious Golden Toad to dare steal a swan from Yaochi."

"I see. No wonder I wondered where such a stunning individual came from. Her beauty is captivating, truly heart-stirring," Lin Fan remarked.

Lin Fan stared intently. Such beauty often seemed unreal—existing only in dreams or paintings.

But now.

It wasn’t until he saw the Yaochi Fairy that he realized people this breathtaking truly existed.

"Dearest Fairy, I am Lin Fan, from a family of scholars, well-bred, with decent strength and a fair amount of talent. Might you be perplexed about life? If you’re agreeable, I would love to take you to a place."

"It’s beautiful there—a place to forget all worries and share the joys of life."

Lin Fan smiled elegantly, his demeanor polite and mannered, genuinely embodying the refined aura of a noble family’s young master.

Xiang Fei covered his face, bemoaning, "Heavens, Brother Lin, what has come over you? Why this habit of teasing beautiful women, especially those of such high status and background?"

Ordinary people wouldn’t dare offend them.

"Brother Lin, a true man," Qin Yang said, giving a thumbs-up. He couldn’t help but admire Lin Fan. Traversing the journey so far, recounting the numerous Flower List Immortals Lin Fan had provoked, the thought was hard to fathom—every single one had been angered nearly to the point of eruption, creating grudges.

"Outrageous!"

At this moment, a man beside the Yaochi Fairy roared furiously. He was a Flower Guardian, an extraordinarily loyal admirer who steadfastly stayed by the Fairy’s side, even if hopelessly aware of his lack of future with her.

When the Fairy frowned, he shed silent tears.

When the Fairy smiled, he rejoiced as if encountering a miraculous fortune.

Should anyone dare dishonor the Fairy, he’d risk his own life to retaliate, sparing no effort—even if the offender were an Immortal Venerable.

Even in the future...

If the Fairy gained a lover, he would kneel and beg that person to be gentle, as she was pure and it would be her first time—please, be kind.

"Why does every Fairy always have an unwavering Flower Guardian by her side?"

"Brother, can I ask you one question?"

"Are you a man of dreams?"

Lin Fan called out loudly. Even though he considered the man’s devotion misguided, he still respected him. Lin Fan had always admired people like this.

"If so, what then? If not, what of it?"

The man’s expression was hostile, his gaze fierce, as though prepared to strike at any moment.

Meanwhile, the swan restrained by the Golden Toad struggled upon seeing the Yaochi Fairy, trying to return to her embrace. However, the Golden Toad pinned it down—not merely suppressing it but seemingly taking indecent advantage.

"From your eyes, I see admiration. You’re smitten with this Yaochi Fairy. If you’re bold enough to admit it, I’ll help you—for instance, by subduing the Fairy so you can savor her charm," Lin Fan said indifferently.

He showed no concern for the expressions of those around him.

It was all just fun.

No big deal.

"Courting death!"

The man shouted angrily, releasing immortal light and swinging the Immortal Slaying Halberd in a ferocious strike. His black hair blew wildly, each strand brimming with vitality.

As he wielded the halberd, his momentum surged, sweeping across all directions, shattering the void. Hot, boiling immortal energy spewed from his mouth and nose.

Filled with unparalleled anger, he was determined to eliminate the man who insulted his goddess.

"Amazing. Impressive, indeed. But what a pity—such a peak Golden Immortal can still fall prey to feminine charm, failing to achieve anything grand."

Lin Fan acted instantly, punching forward. The fist shone brilliantly, and the Immortal Slaying Halberd quivered violently. The pain it transmitted made the man struggle to maintain control of the weapon.

"So powerful," the man said gravely, shocked at the opponent’s unexpectedly formidable strength.

He roared fiercely, unleashing Golden Immortal Laws that burst from his body. They intertwined, their might even more overwhelming than before.

"Sweep across the world!"

The fierce halberd light screamed forth, sealing off the heavens and earth, blocking all of Lin Fan’s escape routes.

"Insulting the Yaochi Fairy means death."

Perhaps because his goddess was near, the man summoned strength he had never tapped before.

Those accompanying the Yaochi Fairy inwardly marveled.

Incredible.

Truly incredible.

The Yaochi Fairy’s allure was unmatched—so overwhelming that even the most exceptional of talents couldn’t resist, becoming utterly entranced and willingly serving as her Flower Guardian.

They observed Lin Fan standing motionlessly as the Immortal Slaying Halberd with its terrifying might bore down on him, and couldn’t help but smirk.

He must have been too scared to move.

Soon.

They were stunned by an unimaginable scene.

Thud!

Lin Fan raised his hand and effortlessly grabbed the halberd. None of the anticipated devastating shocks occurred; everything remained calm and peaceful.

"Why bother?"

He muttered softly.

Crack!

The Immortal Slaying Halberd fractured, then shattered into hundreds of fragments scattered across the ground.

"What?"

Not just the man himself, but everyone present was stunned beyond belief.

This was an Immortal Treasure.

Yet in this person’s hands, it was no sturdier than tofu—easily crushed. It was terrifyingly absurd.

The man was horrified but remained composed, forming his fingers into a fist. With a low roar, fist-light erupted, creating a shadowy phantom.

Lin Fan struck palm-first. With a loud bang, the man’s attacking fist was instantly destroyed, his body thrown back. Unable to control himself, he spat out a mouthful of blood, shaken to the core.

For a brief moment.

He felt an irresistible force overwhelm him.

"Considering how pitiful you are as a loyal admirer, I won’t kill you," Lin Fan said.

Though Lin Fan didn’t share the man’s experiences, he understood him; someone had insulted his cherished goddess, so his fury was reasonable and expected.

If there had been no reaction...

Lin Fan might even disapprove.

Thus, killing was unnecessary. The man hadn’t committed any heinous acts, nor was there any deadly enmity—no need to escalate matters unnecessarily.

At this moment.

A sharp aura surged forth. Turning his gaze, Lin Fan saw a brilliant blue orb hovering above the Yaochi Fairy’s head. Inside the orb seemed an entire cosmic expanse, with stars and galaxies swirling within.

"Go."

The Yaochi Fairy activated the orb, which turned into radiant light and hurtled toward Lin Fan.

"Coming at me for real now?"

Lin Fan grinned, vanishing in the blink of an eye, but the pursuing orb appeared to have locked onto him. From it erupted countless rays of light, striking him repeatedly.

He reappeared before the Yaochi Fairy, throwing a punch. "Just having a light-hearted chat—why get so serious? If you won’t behave, I’ll have to teach you a lesson."

The Yaochi Fairy’s strength was formidable. Amongst the talents Lin Fan had encountered, perhaps even War King or Left Immortal couldn’t suppress her.

The only one who might rival her...

Would be the Heavenly Court Young Emperor.

Facing Lin Fan’s incoming punch, the Yaochi Fairy remained unfazed. She formed an Immortal Technique with her fingers and gently murmured, "Suppress!"

Whoosh!

The orb vanished into the void and reappeared above Lin Fan’s head, draping a curtain of light down like a waterfall that enveloped him entirely.

Lin Fan’s power was unrivaled—even as a Golden Immortal, he showed no fear confronting a Daluo Golden Immortal.

"Shatter!"

He unleashed Heavenly Dao-level Divine Skills paired with his Innate Divine Abilities, creating a devastating impact.

Bang!

The orb recoiled, emitting a swift streak of light that returned to the Yaochi Fairy’s body, startling her so much that her face turned pale as though shaken internally.

"This treasure is indeed extraordinary. If I’m not mistaken, it should be a Holy Weapon, but judging by its aura, Fairy seems not to have fully refined it."

"For dealing with ordinary opponents, it would suffice."

"But against me—it’s lacking."

Lin Fan spoke with unflustered composure, far from arrogant despite his overwhelming strength. Though his cultivation level hadn’t progressed, his abilities had grown increasingly fearsome.

One could only imagine how many Divine Skills he had mastered—including two top-tier Heavenly Dao-level Divine Skills.

If he ever fought seriously...

Consequences would be unimaginably dire.

The Yaochi Fairy’s gaze turned fierce; despite her delicate appearance, her assaults were ferocious. In an instant, her sleeves rippled, releasing countless threads streaking across the sky.

Blanketing the heavens and covering the earth.

"Brother Lin, watch out! This seems to be Yaochi Sacred Land’s Divine Skill, Furnace of Heaven and Earth, capable of forming an independent world to utterly refine whatever lies within," Qin Yang yelled.

"Damn!"

"Yaochi Fairy, aren’t you going overboard here? We’re just spectators—why involve us?"

Qin Yang warned Lin Fan but quickly realized something was off. The Yaochi Fairy was overreaching, launching attacks even against them.

"Brother Lin, hit her!"

"This old woman doesn’t distinguish between right and wrong!"

Being someone who cherished beauty, Qin Yang couldn’t tolerate the approach she was taking, making even him angry.