268: Not in vain

“But we’ve wasted so much of your time. I really feel like it’s inexcusable.”

If it were other things, it might not be a problem.

But now, he really didn't know how to explain this.

Hearing this, Jiang Lan sighed helplessly.

“It’s true that bringing you two is more troublesome, but since we’re already here, some things naturally can’t be changed, and you haven’t done anything wrong.”

“If you insist on explaining these, or wonder what the difference is between the previous situation and now?”

“Perhaps it’s just that I’m more familiar with this place, and grasping the key elements here is crucial.”

He admitted it as always.

Hearing this, Xu Lindong felt even more guilty.

Although Wang Wenshan didn't speak, he also regretted it deeply at this moment.

Jiang Lan clearly knew his purpose, and even knew what he would do next.

But he still didn't respond, completely ignoring those things.

He felt that he was too despicable, he hadn't even considered those aspects.

“Can you two please stop making those faces? It makes me speechless.”

Jiang Lan’s strength was already very great, and talking to them now was just teasing them.

But these two showed such expressions, making it seem as if he had really done something.

After hearing this, the two quickly nodded.

Meanwhile, people from other Sects looked at each other.

“I just want to know why it’s so difficult to enter here, but this Ancient Secret Realm isn’t a place you can just come and go as you please.”

“Yet, up to now, we haven't found any trace of Jiang Lan and his companions. They must have many heavenly spiritual treasures there, and the situation might even exceed our expectations.”

As he said this, his expression became more serious than before, but the few people beside him sighed, thinking he was too naive.

“If it were that easy to find, then fine. The key is that Jiang Lan and his companions are already very capable. If we just fight them like before, I'm afraid we won't be their match.”

He still hoped that this guy could hesitate a little, consider the consequences, lest things become unimaginable later.

But he didn't take it seriously at all, thinking he was talking nonsense. If it were really like that.

Then why didn't he say it directly before, but instead changed his approach?

Could it be that he had already figured it out himself?

“It's not that I deliberately say this, but anyway, things have already reached this point, and the situation later is not as simple as we think.”

“If you really want to imagine or consider other methods, then you can't blame me for this.”

His tone remained serious, but the person beside him sighed helplessly and turned to leave.

Jiang Lan continued to walk forward with the two, Xu Lindong’s Magical Artifact was no longer very effective.

Wang Wenshan said if it didn't work, they should try another method, or try to activate it with Spiritual Qi to see if it would work.

Although Xu Lindong’s current ability was completely insufficient for such a requirement, he was still willing to try for Jiang Lan.

But no matter how hard he tried, the final result disappointed him, and he couldn't even do it like before.

“It’s no good, Mr. Jiang Lan, I’ve tried my best. I know this isn't the same as Qianqian, but I didn't expect it to be this difficult.”

Seeing him like this, Jiang Lan had no choice but to raise his hand again and inject a portion of Spiritual Qi into his body.

If he had known this guy was so useless, he wouldn’t have bothered bringing him along.

After all, this was about extending his lifespan, and giving it so casually to someone else was somewhat inexcusable.

Wang Wenshan, seeing this scene, felt a little envious.

He didn't expect that this guy, just by saying something casually, would actually gain such a great improvement in cultivation.

“Don’t think too much. This will disappear eventually; it’s just enough for you to activate this Magical Artifact.”

Jiang Lan saw through Wang Wenshan’s subtle actions.

Although this guy said nothing, his intentions were too obvious, completely unconcealable.

The person who heard this laughed awkwardly.

“Oh, I was just saying it casually, it’s not that exaggerated at all.”

“Besides, if I were really going to do that, I would definitely need your permission, right? Anyway, this matter is different from the previous ones, so please don’t worry too much.”

The two walked forward, each with their own thoughts.

Xu Lindong was truly happy now, because he felt abundant Spiritual Qi in his body, and he walked with more confidence.

Although the situation in the Ancient Secret Realm was different from what he had initially imagined.

But now he felt it wasn't so terrifying anymore.

He could cope normally, and he was fully prepared, feeling that taking another step forward wouldn't be difficult.

Jiang Lan sensed a slight abnormality ahead. When they looked up, they found a group of people gathered there.

They also noticed Jiang Lan and the others. After their eyes met, several people cleared a path.

“If you don’t want to die, you’d better leave us quickly. We just came from that direction, and the situation is very dangerous.”

The three of them smiled upon hearing this.

If it wasn’t dangerous, they wouldn’t go.

If it had been like this from the beginning, the two of them wouldn't have mustered such great courage.

But after spending a long time with Jiang Lan.

The two also felt that those were minor matters. As long as they didn't die, they could continue to fight, and the situation was even more exaggerated than before.

Seeing that the three of them completely ignored their warnings and continued to walk forward, these people sighed helplessly.

They even grumbled softly over there.

“Another few who don’t want to live.”

“Although they look a bit familiar, I don’t think they’ll ever leave there alive.”

“After all, everyone knows the situation there, and it has completely exceeded everyone’s expectations. It’s just a pity that such a talented person will have to pay the price for it.”

“Isn’t that right?”

Wang Wenshan still couldn't resist and turned back to say something.

“Don’t you know who this person is?”

His gaze fell on Jiang Lan.

Everyone looked at him in confusion, clearly wanting to say.

No matter who goes there, there is only one path: death. Although there are countless opportunities here.

But that place is the boundary of the Ancient Secret Realm.

Various situations there exceeded their expectations, so it was possible to encounter exaggerated circumstances.

But this had completely gone beyond their scope of expectation, so it was impossible to go there and seek death.

“It seems you don’t know.”

Just as Wang Wenshan was about to reveal Jiang Lan’s identity, he was stopped by a look from Jiang Lan.

Xu Lindong also understood why Jiang Lan did this.

After all, the last time he said something like that, those guys were very surprised, and even wanted to strike up a conversation with him.

Some wanted to curry favor and gain other benefits, but Jiang Lan ultimately refused them all.

The reason why the two of them could travel with Jiang Lan was, in the end, a coincidence.

But the current situation could no longer be confused with the previous ones.