256: Each takes what he needs

“No, the main thing is that the people from this Family, they seem to have arrived here too.”

“I’m very curious about the situation here. I’m afraid they might react in other ways later on.”

His subordinate was very worried at this moment.

While cooperating with Jiang Lan was indeed good, in this current era...

If one chose the right partner, there would be no problem, but if one chose poorly...

Then these subsequent issues might leave them helpless. Furthermore, with Wang Wenshan’s current situation, he could clearly fight alone.

Jiang Lan, on the other hand, was very calm. He didn’t take those matters to heart at all.

After all, in his opinion, it had no meaning, but he had Wang Wenshan as an aid.

So he considered it helping out.

As long as he could obtain the Magical Artifact that could guide him to the Bodhi Tree.

Then he would achieve twice the result with half the effort, so he decided to give him this chance and wait a bit longer.

“Ask what should be asked, and don’t ask what shouldn’t be asked. Right now, you should be checking when that Family will arrive.”

Xu Lindong and the other Disciples from his Family were currently rushing towards this small town.

“When can we go in? Even if we kill these demon soldiers to complete this mission...”

“That doesn't matter, so why are the requirements so high, making it seem so real?”

Xu Lindong was originally a rich young master.

His Family lacked nothing, and by the time it reached his generation, it was completely a matter of 'lying down and winning'.

So even if his strength wasn't very strong, it didn't matter. To others, these things were exaggerated.

But to him, it was all like a well-planned affair.

“Young Master, you still need to be careful. Many people here are coveting our abilities.”

“If we’re not careful, many unexpected results might occur, so you still need to be extra cautious.”

The person who heard this sentence reacted as if he had heard some joke.

“Extra cautious, cautious about what?”

“Do you think these are similar to the previous ones? Or do you think my strength is too weak?”

“I’m telling you, don’t talk about these baseless things. Since we’re all going to enter the Secret Realm, there’s definitely no problem.”

It was just that they hadn't even reached the competition venue yet, let alone anything else, and the few subordinates could only stay put obediently.

Wang Wenshan, upon hearing that Xu Lindong and his group had arrived, activated a special method.

He directly located their position.

Just as he was about to go over, he noticed Jiang Lan standing at the entrance.

“Why are you here?”

To be honest, she was startled by Jiang Lan's actions. Her ability was decent.

But compared to Jiang Lan, she was still far behind.

So she wanted to deal with Jiang Lan, but now she could only pretend to want to cooperate with him.

However, Jiang Lan's reaction truly caught her off guard.

“Aren’t you going to find that Family? Now that Xu Lindong has arrived, I will personally go with you.”

He was about to refuse, saying that such a small matter wasn't worth Jiang Lan's personal involvement.

But looking at Jiang Lan's serious expression...

He couldn't say anything to refuse and could only nod.

“If you are going, then I can only lead the way. After all, other things are indeed not quite the same as this current situation. But don’t worry, there won’t be any major problems.”

Jiang Lan looked at his guilty expression and couldn't help but laugh.

“This matter isn’t as exaggerated as you think.”

“Besides, how long has it been already?”

“If it were really as complicated as you imagine, or if we were to consider other issues...”

“Then we should be even more serious about it later.”

So when the two of them arrived at Xu Lindong's location, they saw Xu Lindong.

“Why are you two staring at me? Do you perhaps want to get the treasures on me?”

He watched the two with a defensive look, but Wang Wenshan went up and greeted him with a smile.

“If you’re entering the competition this time, you need to be in groups. You alone...”

“I imagine it won’t be very convenient. How about we cooperate?”

He actively extended his hand, but Xu Lindong just snorted coldly and turned his face away. “You look like you want to cooperate with me, but who knows what schemes you’re plotting? I won’t cooperate with someone of unknown origin like you, so I hope you’ll step aside.”

Xu Lindong said, then turned to look at Jiang Lan beside him. He could feel that Jiang Lan’s strength was very strong.

But this person didn’t seem very difficult to get along with either.

So he turned and spoke with a somewhat conflicted tone.

“Although I really don’t want to cooperate with that fellow just now, you are different. If you are absolutely sincere, I might consider cooperating with you.”

Jiang Lan looked up at him, with some confusion in his eyes.

There were indeed many ways to choose to cooperate.

But his approach was something he hadn't expected.

“Why would you choose me?”

“Don’t you have other choices, and other arrangements?”

Xu Lindong thought for a moment and spoke his true feelings.

“Although those arrangements are indeed suitable and there are no problems, looking at the situation now...”

“It has completely exceeded my expectations, and I don’t care about those things, so I can understand what you’re saying.”

Jiang Lan was puzzled, eventually speechless.

“However, if you want to cooperate with me, your level isn’t high enough.”

He got up and gave Xu Lindong a look.

Then he turned and left. Wang Wenshan chased after him, asking Jiang Lan why he disagreed.

After all, such an opportunity was rare.

“If you can, try to win him over. I find him a bit boring. Although I do covet the things on him...”

“But that doesn’t mean I have to travel with someone of such inferior strength. That doesn’t quite fit my personality.”

Taking Wang Wenshan along was already a big concession.

After all, Wang Wenshan had made a promise to him, and he was also a man of his word.

But if he were to add another useless person, Xu Lindong might drag him down later.

So Jiang Lan didn’t want to do these things, and there was even a hint of speechlessness in his expression.

The person who heard this sentence no longer knew what to say.

Wang Wenshan felt as if he had suffered a blow of ten thousand points.

After Jiang Lan left, he took the initiative to negotiate with Xu Lindong.

“I know you don’t want to walk with me, but it’s useless now, because Jiang Lan said that unless you’re willing to walk with me...”

“Otherwise, you won’t be able to get his protection. The day of the competition is in two days.”

“Many people will come then. Whether you have the qualification and opportunity to enter the Illusion is another matter.”

He tried his best to persuade Xu Lindong.

Xu Lindong was a bit conflicted upon hearing this, because what he said was indeed true. His father had told him this time that he must enter no matter what.

And he also had to obtain the bodhi leaf to improve his strength, but now he hadn’t even found a partner.

He didn’t trust those who proactively sought him out, but those he sought out were unwilling to go with him.

Ultimately, it was his pride at play.