275: Swear to protect

“I’ve always thought everyone understood the rules and wouldn’t make things this awkward, but it seems now that some people not only don’t understand the rules but also won’t give Face.”

The few people around realized the situation here was different from what they had initially thought.

They felt that if it were truly as simple as they had first imagined, the subsequent events might not go smoothly.

So, their expressions as they looked at this place became incredibly strange, acting as if they genuinely didn't understand anything.

“Since you few have also researched this matter, you shouldn’t still be standing here like this.”

Jiang Lan looked at them with a calm expression, a slight smile in his eyes, making the few of them feel extremely awkward.

Wang Wenshan and Xu Lindong were also prepared; if they were unsure about the previous matters,

Then regarding this current situation, they had already guessed these people's thoughts.

The two of them coming in with Jiang Lan carried a slight suspicion of freeloading.

But Jiang Lan not only didn't say anything but also kept helping, without any of those inappropriate ideas or thoughts.

This was already giving the two of them a lot of Face, but some people were self-righteous, thinking they were very powerful.

The result of that would be ultimately achieving nothing.

“Coming here, whose are these things later? Or how to proceed, I’m afraid it’s not just up to you, is it? You don’t need to be overly confident or arrogant; everyone who can come here is not an ordinary person.”

Those few people didn't take Jiang Lan seriously, and naturally, they didn't take those beside Jiang Lan seriously either.

In their view, there was nothing wrong with this current situation.

Upon hearing this, the two of them only felt that these people were practically asking for death.

“What is this? I think Jiang Lan’s ability is quite strong, and what happened before was all out in the open.”

“So now, suddenly pulling this stunt, do they think they’re very powerful?”

They couldn't understand these people's actions, as Jiang Lan's previous performance was indeed different from ordinary people.

Yet these few not only weren't afraid but also adopted such an attitude, which was truly baffling.

“You don’t need to think so much, nor do you need to consider them. If they like to be like this, others can’t explain it, and these are all very normal things.”

Jiang Lan’s expression remained very calm; after all, compared to other things, this current situation was not important, and he was not unable to do it, so he was not afraid at all.

The moment those few people rushed forward, Jiang Lan directly took action.

His movements were more than twice as decisive as before. And when they felt the strong Killing Intent emanating from Jiang Lan, all of them regretted it. They wondered why they had been so arrogant just now.

Someone even wanted to make a move on Wang Wenshan and Xu Lindong, who were beside him.

In their view, these two people had no strength.

To have reached this point, they had completely relied on Jiang Lan.

However, they completely overlooked that before knowing Jiang Lan, the two were also self-righteous fellows, so their abilities were naturally not bad.

But they were completely unaware of this point now.

“Good, good, good, it has indeed been a long time since I stretched my hand.”

“You’ve given us an opportunity, and we certainly can’t disappoint you.”

Wang Wenshan stepped forward, his movements indeed more decisive than before.

Xu Lindong, beside him, was also cooperating. If according to what was said before,

He carried the Family’s secret treasure and could help Jiang Lan find the Bodhi Tree.

Then, once Jiang Lan obtained the bodhi leaf, his mission would be complete, but now this situation truly made him a bit helpless.

“You two don’t need to act. It’s not worth it with such people, and they will only waste time.”

Jiang Lan’s expression was calm, and those who heard him were very displeased.

“Jiang Lan.”

“Don’t speak too excessively. No matter what, we didn’t provoke you, did we? Now you’re so self-righteous, not taking anyone seriously, and they even say our abilities are lacking.”

“Exactly.”

These few people chattered, wanting desperately to prove that their strength was not weak, and that Jiang Lan shouldn’t ignore them like this, but in Jiang Lan’s view,

Only incompetent people would keep clamoring.

Wang Wenshan and Xu Lindong also guessed Jiang Lan's thoughts, feeling that these people were indeed a bit excessively tedious.

Such a thing had never happened before.

Meanwhile, in an Illusion ahead of them, the situation there had undergone a huge change, different from what they had seen before.

“Alas, I originally thought no one else would enter here or do those things, but now it seems to be beyond expectation.”

A white-haired youth suddenly appeared in this Illusion, but his eyes were unusually calm.

“I thought I wouldn’t be able to wait after so many years, but not only did I wait, but their strength is also insufficient. Now it seems this world is much better than I imagined, but will it continue to be the same later?”

He stared at the direction of the fight outside as he spoke.

Jiang Lan circled them and found these people truly uninteresting. Before he could say anything else, he suddenly felt a very strong gaze.

He and the youth looked at each other across a barrier. Although the youth felt strange, he could sense that Jiang Lan could see him, as his eyes were full of inquiry.

If Jiang Lan couldn't see him, he would never have spoken like that.

“Did something happen?”

After fighting for a while, the two here found Jiang Lan stopped in his tracks and almost got attacked. If it weren't for their speed, that might not have worked just now.

“It seems someone is watching us from the shadows, but there’s a barrier between him and us. I can’t see him.”

Jiang Lan’s calm tone shocked the two again. They believed Jiang Lan, as Jiang Lan’s ability was above theirs. If he could see someone, it meant that person truly existed, but who could this person be?

Why would he appear in the place Jiang Lan mentioned?

“You three, stop playing tricks on us here. Don’t think that by saying these things, this matter can change. I’m telling you, it’s impossible. All of this is within our plan. Don’t think that just because you feel there’s no problem now, you can ignore it.”

Upon hearing this, the three looked at the people speaking as if they were idiots; they clearly weren't talking to them.

Moreover, Jiang Lan never joked. Now that he said this, it must mean there was indeed a problem.

But these people were so confident, thinking it was related to them.

“Let’s deal with them first and then go take a look.”

Jiang Lan waved his hand, and these few people, who were still arrogantly telling them not to be presumptuous,

But before they could say anything else, their bodies were lifted by Jiang Lan and forced to rise.

Only after confirming they wouldn't follow did Jiang Lan lead Wang Wenshan and the others away to that location.

“Is it over here?”

Xu Lindong pulled out his Magical Artifact while they were talking.