273: Troubles continue

“What was I even thinking?”

“After all that, so it was like this. But if you're going to put it that way, won't things get even more complicated later?”

Jiang Lan had originally intended to take the Magical Artifact from Xu Lindong, as it was more useful than other potentially less valuable items.

But later, it was a different matter entirely.

“How about I accompany you?”

Xu Lindong already had his own calculations. He felt that the previous approach might not work, but now it was different. As long as he could stay with Jiang Lan, wouldn't everything go smoothly?

Jiang Lan didn't know what the fellow was thinking.

But he still nodded in agreement. Wang Wenshan also wanted to follow, and Jiang Lan just smiled faintly.

“Let's go.”

He led them to the corner, and suddenly saw several figures approaching.

“Oh, isn't this Wang Wenshan? When did you find two powerful people to help? Weren't you the one who cared least about these things before? And I heard some people seemed… quite well prepared.”

Wang Wenshan looked up and realized these were the same people he had a grudge against before.

This was also why he had sought out Jiang Lan at the time; it wasn't that he genuinely wanted to attack Jiang Lan.

Rather, he wanted to see if he could learn a Move or two from Jiang Lan, so that if he really encountered them, he would have a way to deal with it and not be too embarrassed.

He hadn't even learned a Move, he almost lost his life, and now he was trapped here. He truly didn't know how to respond.

“What's wrong?”

“Did I say something wrong again?”

“Or are you saying you think this method is more suitable than before?”

“I originally thought that under these circumstances, it would be more relaxed, and the later things wouldn't be so bad…”

“But now it doesn't seem obvious, and these two people you found don't seem to think much of you.”

Hearing this, his expression was very ugly.

“Who said that?”

“Are you a bit too confident?”

“Regardless of the previous situations, my relationship with them is none of your business. You don't need to come here and talk nonsense.”

After he finished speaking, he rushed out first, but the opponent, whether he found an Opportunity or something else, just knocked Wang Wenshan to the ground with two Moves.

Wang Wenshan gasped for air.

He even spat out a mouthful of blood. The tricks he had planned to save for others were useless here; they even put pressure on him.

Jiang Lan's brows furrowed slightly.

Although he didn't particularly like the petty actions of Wang Wenshan and Xu Lindong.

But there's a saying, 'When beating a dog, one must look at its owner.'

These two had followed him for so long, and these guys not only disregarded that but also made such a Move.

This truly displeased him.

“What are you doing?”

“Don't look at me like that.”

“Even if your strength seems decent, in my eyes, you're just a good-for-nothing helping Wang Wenshan.”

Jiang Lan's brows furrowed again.

At this moment, Wang Wenshan no longer cared about the pain in his body; he was just curious about what these people would do.

After all, Jiang Lan's words and actions were not as simple as these people perceived.

And those few people, upon seeing that Wang Wenshan was still acting as if nothing had happened, grew even more curious.

What kind of magic did this guy possess to make him so relaxed?

“I thought it was just a casual remark, but I didn't expect you were looking for death. Since you're so eager to take a step, I'll send you on your way.”

Jiang Lan gently raised his hand without even using a Magical Artifact, and the two leading figures were directly sent flying, with the other not even reacting.

They were already far away from Jiang Lan and his companions, and the few of them looked at him with an expression of disbelief.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Do you think what I said just now wasn't exaggerated enough, or do you think this isn't enough for you? Although I find Wang Wenshan annoying sometimes, he doesn't deserve to be utterly worthless.”

“Besides, I am never anyone's subordinate, and you don't need to think that they are with me. I am acting against you now simply because I find you displeasing.”

Hearing this, Wang Wenshan still couldn't help but curl his lips. Although it was true, Jiang Lan was being too exaggerated.

“What's wrong?”

“Do you think what I said was excessive?”

“Or do you think you truly have the ability to contend with me? If that's the case, I wouldn't mind having a fight with you, but the final outcome is uncertain.”

The other party stood up and charged over. He didn't care what the man had said earlier; he was just annoyed and felt that this guy was being deliberate.

But no matter if he used all his strength or other methods, he not only couldn't defeat Jiang Lan but even fell into a disadvantage later on.

He looked at him with some disbelief, feeling that this person was too uncanny.

“Although you guys are indeed a bit despicable, I still want to tell you something: Have you ever heard of Jiang Lan's name?”

The few people exchanged glances. The name sounded familiar, but they couldn't remember where they had heard it. Now that these words came from Wang Wenshan's mouth, they had an even worse premonition.

“It's good if you've heard of him, but if you haven't, it might be very unfortunate that the person in front of you is Jiang Lan, and he is a person who hates evil like a foe. Xu Lindong and I just happened to meet him and shamelessly followed him. As for the lackey you mentioned, that has nothing to do with him.”

Wang Wenshan wanted to say that even if he wanted to be a lackey, Jiang Lan might not give him the Opportunity.

The people who heard this were filled with disbelief.

“You're talking nonsense.”

“Jiang Lan couldn't possibly appear here. Although this Secret Realm looks good, the things inside are not enough to make people excited.”

Jiang Lan raised his hand again, and they were directly sent flying to the other side.

They wanted to get up and fight Jiang Lan.

But as soon as they stood up, they were sent flying. Even with a Magical Artifact to forcibly support themselves, the final result was falling to the ground, unable to get up.

“What are you guys even trying to achieve with this?”

Wang Wenshan, at some point, had already recovered his spirit and looked at them with a somewhat arrogant expression.

“You don't need to be arrogant. I don't believe Jiang Lan can always be by your side. As long as we find an Opportunity, we will definitely not let you off easy. Even if you beg for mercy then, we will not spare you.”

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

“Then I'll help you deal with them, and you promise me one thing afterward.”

Jiang Lan's voice suddenly rang out.

Wang Wenshan looked at him with some surprise.

“What is it? As long as I can do it, I will absolutely give my all, even to the point of death.”

Jiang Lan was already quite lenient with him and Xu Lindong.

Now, helping him deal with these people was just a matter of convenience.

If he had actively asked, it might have been more appropriate.

But he didn't have the courage. After all, Jiang Lan was already very reluctant to bring them along. If he were to do that again, and Jiang Lan became displeased, directly abandoning him, then it would be troublesome.