261: Win-win cooperation

Meanwhile.

People from another School and Family gathered in the Inn where Jiang Lan and his companions had previously stayed.

"I think this matter isn't that serious."

"Besides, if it really comes to that, there's nothing we can do. If they were really that strong, they wouldn't be three people together."

"I think Jiang Lan must have a weakness; he just hasn't shown it yet. And the later stages won't be that serious."

He spoke very earnestly, but the people next to him disagreed with his statement.

"Who said Jiang Lan isn't strong?"

"I think this time you're really thinking too simply. If it's just like before, then later on, you might find yourself unable to change anything."

"I'm thinking, no matter what, you should have your own plan. How come now, as you describe it, it sounds like it wouldn't have such a great effect?"

As soon as the guy finished speaking, he was refuted by others.

Anyway, they disagreed, thinking this statement was too ineffective, and others had explained it so clearly. If everything were the same, how could it possibly work?

"Don't say anymore. I don't think it's that bad. Besides, how do you know if you don't try?"

"And if he really is as you all say, then we shouldn't be afraid."

This leading guy was exceptionally confident.

He believed that dealing with Jiang Lan only required everyone to work together.

Yet he was completely unaware that Jiang Lan's Magical Artifacts were enough to make them wish they were dead.

"Do you know why Jiang Lan's name strikes fear into everyone's hearts?"

Someone among them still couldn't help but ask him.

"Why?"

"Because he possesses many powerful Magical Artifacts, and their abilities are more than a hundred times stronger than imagined."

"Those two guys who can cooperate with Jiang Lan are not necessarily ordinary people."

"So I think, if you want to live, it's best not to interfere with him. Otherwise, I don't know what kind of outcome will occur."

The person speaking looked up, then turned and left.

He felt that if they wanted to die, then so be it.

But he would absolutely not join them.

"Could it be that you're thinking too much? How could this matter be as serious as you say?"

"Exactly."

They were all making various excuses here, even having already planned to cooperate and make a move on Jiang Lan after entering the Secret Realm.

Jiang Lan and Wang Wenshan, on the other hand, guarded the entrance of the Secret Realm, waiting for it to open.

"When we go in, I'll give you the Magical Artifact, but it needs to be infused with my Qi."

Xu Lindong was scared by Jiang Lan's previous actions.

Now he no longer dared to ask Jiang Lan to protect him or anything similar.

If it had been before, he wouldn't have thought much of it, but now he truly felt it was too outrageous.

Where did he get the courage back then to even try to order Jiang Lan around?

Now, he only had one wish, and that was to survive.

Jiang Lan noticed his expression and couldn't help but smile.

"It's not that exaggerated. If we really have to do those things, it might not be like that. We'll go in together, the three of us."

Jiang Lan wanted to find the bodhi leaf.

But these two guys could still play a role at critical moments.

Upon hearing him say this, the two of them were instantly somewhat flattered.

"Are you really willing to take us with you?"

"Why wouldn't I be willing? Do you have some flaws? Or are you also like them, planning to ambush me from behind later?"

Wang Wenshan felt a little guilty as his secret thoughts were exposed.

He did indeed want to make a move on Jiang Lan; after all, he envied the strength this person possessed too much.

If Jiang Lan was dealt with, he might be able to obtain his power.

But this was only a thought; he didn't dare to act on it.

After all, this guy seemed easy to talk to, but in reality, he was not easy to deal with.

"How could that be? We are absolutely loyal to you."

"Besides, other things aside, the current situation is already quite complex."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lan smiled.

"In that case, there's nothing to worry about. Let's go."

Soon, the Secret Realm opened.

Aside from Jiang Lan, many other people rushed in behind them. They were all extremely curious about what was happening here.

"Senior Brothers, why aren't you going in? It's already opened."

A guy who didn't know Jiang Lan's identity came up to inquire about the situation.

He ended up being made extremely awkward by a glare from Wang Wenshan.

"It is indeed possible to enter, but the timing isn't right yet. Going in now would only lead to being devoured by those Yao Beasts."

After all, the Ancient Secret Realm is not somewhere anyone can just enter. Other situations had already occurred before, and now even more caution was needed.

"Alright, sorry to bother you."

That person was a little scared by Wang Wenshan's gaze and quickly found a spot to hide.

Because he realized that continuing to interact with these people might not really turn out well later.

"Although I don't know what's wrong with you, there's no need to be so panicked, right?"

He returned to the others, only to find that everyone's eyes were strange.

"Why shouldn't I be panicked? Just now, I didn't know Jiang Lan's identity, so I honestly waited there. And guess what?"

"Wang Wenshan's gaze was too terrifying. I never thought it would be like that at the time. Now I just feel extremely scared."

The people nearby started laughing heartily at the sight.

At the same time, this Secret Realm was finally accessible. Jiang Lan led the two and flashed directly inside.

The people behind them kept their distance.

Fearing that getting too close would lead to being discovered, which wouldn't be good.

"Why aren't you all going in?"

One of the older Elders didn't know that Jiang Lan was also here.

He simply assumed these young people had never entered a Secret Realm before, which was why they were waiting outside.

The others, upon hearing this, looked at him with shocked expressions.

"No, don't you know Jiang Lan is here too? The reason we're waiting is because we're afraid of running into him inside."

After all, if they really encountered some heavenly spiritual treasures, they wouldn't give up.

But if they went against Jiang Lan, it wouldn't be a matter of giving up or not.

So they decided to honestly wait until the very last moment before going in.

"So that's it. But that kid Jiang Lan shouldn't be so concerned about matters here, right?"

His meaning was that Jiang Lan surely desired Magic Treasures that they wouldn't even dare to imagine.

Jiang Lan and the two of them also clearly saw their surroundings.

"This Ancient Secret Realm is not what we imagined; it's not that desolate."

Wang Wenshan exclaimed, while also taking out a Magical Artifact to scan.

"But we still need to be careful. Everything inside here has survived for thousands, even tens of thousands of years. If we rashly join, it's very likely to break the balance here."

Jiang Lan looked at him with a slight nod of approval.

"I didn't expect you to know this much. The situation here is indeed more complex than imagined. If you two don't want to die, then stay close to me. Otherwise, if something else happens, don't blame me for not protecting you well."

Upon hearing this, the two of them couldn't help but shrink their necks slightly.