93: Chapter 93 A Temporary Farewell to Jianghai
"Ten bottles of S-Rank Spirit Gathering Potion, a Black Gold Supplementary Card with a fifty million limit, and this dagger polished from a Lord-class Wind Wolf Leg Bone."
Lin Fan heavily placed a black tactical backpack on the coffee table, letting out a dull thud.
On the sofa opposite him, Lin Xiaoya sat cross-legged.
Several thick copies of "High Martial Economics" and "Basic Analysis of Spiritual Telekinesis" hovered around her body, their pages turning automatically with the gentle rhythm of her fingers.
After awakening her S-Rank Talent [Mind Dominator], this girl's style had become increasingly eerie.
"Brother, are you settling your final affairs?"
Lin Xiaoya didn't even lift her eyelids; her finger traced a line in the air, and a cup of warm water automatically floated to Lin Fan's lips.
"Pah! Don't talk nonsense."
Lin Fan took the cup and downed it in one go. "I'm going on a long trip. To a closed-off place for further studies, for about three months."
"Heavenly Pride Training Camp?"
Lin Xiaoya closed her book, a faint blue glimmer flashing in her originally clear, large eyes.
Lin Fan's movements paused.
This matter was top secret; even Fatty didn't know.
"How did you know?"
"The old man in the Zhongshan suit last night had such strong spiritual fluctuations; he was like a giant light bulb."
Lin Xiaoya's tone was flat. "Moreover, your heartbeat is three beats faster than usual, and your hormone secretion shows you're in a state of 'excitement and alertness.' Considering recent news and your personality, only such a high-risk, high-reward place could attract you."
Lin Fan's lips twitched.
In this house, it seemed he had fewer and fewer secrets.
This S-Rank spiritual talent was practically a human lie detector plus a supercomputer.
"Since you know, I won't waste words."
Lin Fan pointed at the backpack.
"These resources are enough to last you until I return. Over at Myriad Treasures Pavilion, I've already set up an automatic restocking mode, and the profits will be regularly deposited into this card."
"You only have one task."
Lin Fan leaned closer to his sister, his expression serious.
"Take care of your health and study hard. When I get out of that hellhole, I'll take you straight to Kyoto."
"When that time comes, I'll buy you a large courtyard house in Kyoto, and we'll continue doing big business."
Lin Xiaoya looked at Lin Fan's face, which was full of calculation.
She reached out and gently tugged at the corner of Lin Fan's clothes.
The books hovering in the air all fell, neatly stacked at the corner of the table.
"Brother."
"Hmm?"
"Come back alive."
Lin Xiaoya's voice was very soft, yet it carried an unquestionable determination. "If you don't come back, I'll go and tear that training camp down."
This girl's tone was even bolder than his.
But Lin Fan liked it.
"Don't worry."
Lin Fan rubbed her head; the feeling was as good as ever. "Your brother is like a Pixiu—nothing goes out once it's in. If King Yama wants to take me, he'll have to ask if I'm willing to pay the toll first."
...
After handling the little ancestor at home, Lin Fan arrived at Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
The shop had already been reorganized.
Although it had been left in a mess by Qin Feng yesterday, with the help of the power of money, the overnight renovation team had already made the place look brand new.
Fatty Zhang Hao was shirtless, carrying a huge shipping container while doing squats.
With every rise and fall, the purple muscle lines on his body would bulge, with faint currents of electricity darting around under his skin.
SS Rank Purple Heaven Divine Thunder Body.
This guy's current physical strength was even more perverted than that of an average exotic beast.
"Brother Fan, look at my muscles—they're so damn handsome!"
Seeing Lin Fan enter, Fatty threw the several-hundred-kilogram container onto the ground, making the floor hum with the vibration.
He struck a bodybuilding pose, two bolts of purple lightning crackling at his fingertips.
"I feel like I could kill a bull with one punch now!"
"Give it a rest."
Lin Fan slapped an admission notice onto the pectoral muscle that was still twitching on his chest.
"A special admission spot for Kyoto University."
"Even though you have an SS-Rank Talent, if you don't pass the academic score line, you still won't get in."
Fatty's face instantly collapsed.
That expression was more painful than being struck by lightning just now.
"Brother Fan, I'm already this strong, and I still have to take exams?"
"Can't I just go and beat the examiner into submission?"
"You can try."
Lin Fan found a chair and sat down, crossing his legs. "Even the doormen at Kyoto University are Grandmaster Level. If you want to die young, I won't stop you."
Fatty shrunk his neck and became well-behaved.
"For these three months, the shop will be closed."
Lin Fan looked around the place where he had earned his first pot of gold.
"I've left all the resources for you. Your task is to stabilize your realm and adapt to your new body."
"In September, I want to see you at the gate of Kyoto University."
"If you don't get in..."
"For wasting my SS-Rank Talent card, I'll turn you into a blind box."
He knew Lin Fan was joking, but he still shuddered.
"Mission guaranteed to be completed!"
Fatty stood at attention and saluted, his muscles trembling. "Don't worry, Brother Fan! By the time you reach Kyoto, I'll have definitely conquered a territory there!"
"Stop bragging and solve this function problem first."
Lin Fan threw over a copy of "Five Years of Mock Exams, Three Years of Gaokao."
Fatty let out a tragic and agonizing wail.
...
After dealing with the two closest people to him, what remained were those two troublesome women.
At the entrance of Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
A red Ferrari was parked extremely arrogantly across the middle of the road.
Chu Yaoyao was wearing a JK uniform, twirling her car keys, and kicking pebbles by the roadside with an unhappy face.
Su Qingxue leaned against the car door.
She was wearing a white trench coat today, her long hair casually tied back, looking exceptionally capable and aloof.
Seeing Lin Fan come out, Chu Yaoyao immediately rushed forward.
"Lin Fan! You heartbreaker!"
This shout immediately drew the attention of the surrounding passersby.
The veins on Lin Fan's forehead throbbed.
"Miss Chu, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. When did I ever wrong you?"
"You're going to Kyoto! And you're actually not taking me!"
Chu Yaoyao pointed at Lin Fan's nose crossly. "This young lady is your number one fan! And your VIP customer! You're actually going to leave me all alone in this rural place like Jianghai?"
"You're going to school, and I'm going for intensive training. Is that the same?"
Lin Fan sighed helplessly.
He took a delicate small box from his pocket and threw it to Chu Yaoyao.
"Alright, stop wailing. This is a parting gift for you."
"What is it?"
Chu Yaoyao's face instantly changed as she happily caught the box.
Opening it to take a look.
Inside lay a pale green crystal, emitting dense wind element fluctuations.
"A-Rank Wind Spirit Crystal?!"
Chu Yaoyao exclaimed.
This item was a priceless treasure, capable of significantly increasing the purity of wind-type abilities.
"At least you have a conscience."
Chu Yaoyao happily tucked the crystal away and made a face at Lin Fan. "Since I've received the hush money, I'll mercifully forgive you. But it's a deal: when I go to Kyoto to report, you have to come and welcome me."
"Depends on my mood."
Lin Fan gave a perfunctory reply, then turned to look at Su Qingxue, who hadn't spoken.
The two looked at each other.
The air seemed to go quiet for a few seconds.
"Do you have to go?" Su Qingxue spoke, her voice very soft.
"I must."
Lin Fan nodded. "Jianghai is too small. And as you've seen, I can't afford to provoke a behemoth like the Qin Family yet."
"I want to hold my fate in my own hands."
Su Qingxue was silent for a moment.
She stepped forward, reached out, and helped Lin Fan straighten his slightly messy collar.
The movement was as natural as an old married couple who had been together for years.
Beside them, Chu Yaoyao's eyes widened, and the phone she had just taken out almost fell to the ground.
This gossip is definitely juicy!
"Stay safe."
Su Qingxue's fingers lingered on Lin Fan's collar for a moment. "Does that contract still count?"
Lin Fan smiled.
He gripped Su Qingxue's wrist in return, his fingertips lightly stroking it.
"Of course it counts."
"How could I bear to let go of a high-quality customer like 'Su, the Campus Beauty'?"
"When I've established myself in Kyoto and a branch of Myriad Treasures Pavilion opens, I'll have to invite you to be the ribbon-cutting guest."
The tips of Su Qingxue's ears turned slightly red.
She pulled her hand back, returning to her aloof appearance.
"That's good then."
"Don't die over there."
"If you die, I'll dig up your grave to reclaim those blind boxes you owe me."
This woman, even her way of caring was so hardcore.
"Don't worry, I'm tough to kill."
Lin Fan waved his hand. "I'm off."
Not far away.
A black off-road vehicle with military plates had been parked there for a long time.
General Ye Canglan sat in the driver's seat and honked the horn.
Lin Fan didn't look back.
Carrying his simple pack, he strode toward the off-road vehicle that represented the unknown and danger.
The sunlight spilled over his back, casting a long shadow.
Su Qingxue looked at that back, a never-before-seen determination flashing in her eyes.
"Yaoyao."
"Huh? What's up, Sister Xue?"
"Go back and cultivate."
Su Qingxue turned and got into the car, the engine letting out a low roar.
"For these three months, I'm going into secluded cultivation."
"I'm going to Kyoto too."
"And, I can't be left too far behind by him."
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