Chapter 423: Chapter 411: You’ll Die if You Stay (Please Subscribe)
"Do they know your identity?" Meng Xue’s face instantly turned grim.
"Yes."
Chen Fan looked helpless, "I must have alerted the presence from the other dimension. They now know about the situation in Anshan City. Perhaps, it won’t be long before they send someone over.
If it’s the Archbishop coming, I’m not too worried. But if it’s the Sect Leader of the Black Demon Sect, that’s going to be a disaster."
"The Sect Leader of the Black Demon Sect..."
Meng Xue’s eyes widened.
According to rumors, the Sect Leader of the Black Demon Sect possesses combat power that matches that of an S-Class Awakener.
If that person arrives, in some sense, it would be even scarier than a Beast Tide!
"The situation in Anshan City is worse than I imagined."
She bitterly smiled inside and said, "Alright, I will keep an eye on this. If there’s any news, I will inform you immediately."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Chen Fan said sincerely.
He felt a bit fortunate as well.
The six Celestial God Fruits he used on Meng Xue were worth it, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable in three days.
"There’s no need for such words between us," Meng Xue shook her head, "Besides, this is also something I should do. If possible, I don’t want to see so many people in the city die."
"Let’s work hard together."
Chen Fan sighed, stood up, and said, "Let’s leave it at that for now. I should also go out to hunt some Fierce Beasts. Oh, and if you encounter something beyond your ability, don’t push yourself too hard."
"I know."
Meng Xue smiled.
Chen Fan nodded, opened the door, and walked out.
The morning sunshine bathed his body warmly.
Chen Fan stood still for a moment and then walked in the direction of his home.
He hadn’t seen his mother and brother for a few days. He also wanted to give his father a heads-up.
"Xiaofan?"
As soon as she saw Chen Fan, Yin Fang’s mouth opened wide in excitement.
"Brother, you’re back!"
His brother Chen Chen heard the noise and rushed out of his room in a hurry.
"You haven’t had breakfast yet, right? We just finished making it, come in and eat with us?"
Chen Guodong placed a steaming bowl of porridge on the table and said with a smile.
"Sure."
Chen Fan nodded with a smile.
The family of four sat around the dining table.
"Dad," Chen Chen said with a somewhat proud tone, "I told you that Brother would definitely come to see us today, but you didn’t believe me."
"Ahem."
Chen Guodong coughed twice and looked at Chen Fan, "Xiaofan, aren’t you busy over at the Association?"
"It’s manageable."
Chen Fan smiled, "How are you two doing? Is living here okay?"
The two exchanged glances, both looking emotional.
"Xiaofan, Mom never thought we’d get to live in a city one day."
"Yes, it feels like a dream," Chen Guodong nodded, "I’ve woken up several times at night, not knowing where I was, and taking a while to remember."
"Me too, me too." Chen Chen nodded like a pecking chicken.
"You’ll get used to it."
Chen Fan reached out and patted his brother’s head.
"Brother, you can’t keep patting my head like that," Chen Chen said sternly, "I’ve grown up. If you keep doing that, I won’t grow tall."
"Really?"
Chen Fan was amused.
"Yes!"
Chen Chen nodded seriously. His serious expression made Chen Guodong and his wife laugh.
Time slowly passed, and half an hour soon flew by.
Yin Fang began to stack the bowls together, intending to wash them in the kitchen.
Chen Fan stopped her and said, "Mom, no rush, sit down first. I have something important to tell you guys."
Yin Fang glanced at Chen Guodong in confusion but still sat down as asked.
"Xiaofan, has something happened?" Chen Guodong noticed that the situation seemed bad. His son’s expression had never been this serious before.
"Yes."
Chen Fan organized his thoughts and said, "Just yesterday, I received a message from headquarters. The Beast Tide is about to burst."
"The Beast Tide!"
Yin Fang covered her mouth.
Chen Guodong’s eyes also showed a deep sense of fear.
He had lived through several Beast Tides in the past.
Everyone relied on hiding in pre-dug tunnels to survive the catastrophe.
But even so, less than thirty percent of the people managed to survive.
At that time, they envied those living within city walls; at least they didn’t have to worry about being dragged out of tunnels by Fierce Beasts.
Chen Guodong swallowed and tentatively asked,
"Xiaofan, now that we are in the city, even if the Beast Tide bursts, it shouldn’t affect us much, right?"
"Yes, Xiaofan, the walls of Anshan City are ten stories high, and there are powerful Awakeners guarding them," Yin Fang added.
Chen Fan shook his head, "No matter how high the walls, they can’t stop the flying Fierce Beasts. Some can even burrow, silently emerging in the city. Not just ordinary people, even Awakeners can’t deal with them."
"How could this be?"
Yin Fang’s face was filled with panic.
They believed Anshan City would be safer, but it turned out not to be the case.
Chen Guodong remained composed and asked, "Xiaofan, from the way you spoke earlier, do you have a plan in mind?"
Both his mother and brother looked at him with hope.
"Yes."
Chen Fan looked at them, "In a couple of days, I’m planning to move you to a large city. I’ve already bought a house there. You can move in directly. The city walls and defense capabilities there are far superior to Anshan City."
"A large...large city!"
Chen Chen’s eyes widened.
"Yes."
Chen Fan smiled at him, "Even if the Beast Tide bursts completely, that city won’t fall easily."
"That’s reassuring."
Chen Guodong heaved a sigh of relief, but then he thought of something and asked nervously, "Xiaofan, what about the other people from our village? Will they move with us?"
Chen Fan looked at him and shook his head.
"Figures."
Chen Guodong gave a bitter smile.
He already knew the answer. If it weren’t for Chairman Li showing mercy, they wouldn’t even have had the chance to enter Anshan City, let alone a large city.
He was just holding on to a sliver of hope.
"Xiaofan, if that day comes, you should take your mother and brother and go."
"!"
Everyone inside, including Chen Fan, was stunned.
"Guodong, what do you mean by that?" Yin Fang’s eyes widened.
"Dad, aren’t you coming with us?" Chen Chen asked, grabbing Chen Guodong’s hand, "Why not? Why won’t you come with us?"
"You all go, it’s fine,"
Chen Guodong smiled serenely, "I convinced everyone to come here. I can’t abandon them now.
If Old Liu found out I left him, he would curse me to death. Honestly, Xiaofan, seeing how much you’ve grown, I have no regrets.
So, you should take your mother and brother and leave."
"Guodong, what are you saying?" Yin Fang’s eyes filled with tears, "You’ll die if you stay!"
"Yes, Dad, come with us. Uncle Liu won’t blame you."
Chen Guodong smiled and shook his head, simply looking at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan, hearing this, felt a mix of emotions.
"I understand, Dad."
He agreed.
"Xiaofan?"
Yin Fang looked over, as if asking how he could agree to this.
Chen Fan said nothing.
If he couldn’t eliminate those flying Fierce Beasts in the next three days, he wouldn’t be able to prevent this from happening.
At the very least, he would first ensure his family’s safety. For others close to him, like Uncle Zhang and Uncle Liu, he’d take them to Jiangnan City to save whomever he could.
As for his father’s refusal to leave?
He’d just knock him out and take him away.
"Dad, Mom, Xiaochen, remember to keep this a secret and tell no one, okay?"
"Don’t worry, Xiaofan, I won’t tell anyone," Chen Guodong laughed.
"I won’t tell anyone either," Chen Chen nodded seriously.
"Alright, I need to get going."
Chen Fan stood up with a smile and walked out of the door under the reluctant gazes of his family.
In the hallway, many people had gathered. When they saw Chen Fan, they widened their eyes.
"Is that Xiaofan?"
"It’s really Xiaofan!"
"Xiaofan, when did you get back? Have you eaten yet?"
Everyone gathered around to greet him.
Chen Fan smiled and greeted everyone back.
He saw many familiar faces among them.
He even saw Gu Ze.
The latter stood by his parents, eyes full of surprise and curiosity. It seemed he had a lot to say to Chen Fan.
Chen Fan could guess what he wanted to ask, so he nodded at him and walked downstairs.
Gu Ze quickly followed.
"Chen Fan."
He quickened his pace and caught up with Chen Fan.
Chen Fan stopped and smiled, "How’s it going at the Awakened Association? Is anyone bullying you?"
"No, I’m doing well here."
Gu Ze nodded repeatedly, "Chen Fan, thank you. I know my current treatment in the Association is thanks to you. You know Chairman Li and seem to have a good relationship with him. By the way, Chairman Li is very powerful."
He seemed a bit scatterbrained, as if he had too many things to say.
"That’s good."
Chen Fan nodded.
"Chen Fan, about you and Chairman Li?"
Gu Ze licked his lips, hesitant to speak.
"You want to ask how I know him?" Chen Fan smiled.
"Yes, yes."
Gu Ze scratched his head.
He was very curious about Chen Fan’s current strength.
Because having someone as powerful as Chairman Li personally bring Chen Fan here was no small feat.
"It’s a secret."
Chen Fan shrugged.
"Alright."
Gu Ze looked deflated.
"Work hard."
Chen Fan patted his shoulder and strode away.
"I will!"
Gu Ze shouted.