"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Chen Fan’s tone carried a hint of helplessness, "I didn’t force you to spar with me, and the bet was agreed upon beforehand, wasn’t it?"
Wang Lingling was at a loss for words.
Yes, if you think about it, it was her insistence to spar.
The bet was also agreed upon in advance.
She just didn’t expect that she would actually lose, and lose so decisively.
"Got it, I’ll keep my promise."
With a rather frustrated mumble, she turned and walked out.
Helping out is one thing, but don’t expect her to risk her life for the people here.
No one dared to block her path, and even if they had the guts, they likely didn’t have the ability, so they all stepped aside to make way.
As they watched her disappear at the doorway, someone whispered, "Just letting her go like that? Shouldn’t we have her sign some kind of agreement? What if she leaves later?"
"Yeah."
Many people realized this and looked at Chen Fan.
"Don’t worry."
Chen Fan laughed, "She is a True Essence Realm Martial Artist, quite a prominent figure in our Yan Country. She won’t go back on her word."
If it were someone else, he would undoubtedly take measures to prevent them from reneging.
But for her, there was no need, because she wouldn’t leave until she obtained the Longevity Technique, even if someone tried to chase her away.
"If a few more experts could join us, that would be even better."
He sighed lightly to himself, not expecting them to follow him out of the city to kill fierce beasts. If they could just stay in the city and deal with some stragglers, that would be enough.
Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Brother Chen is right, she is a True Essence Realm expert, she wouldn’t stoop so low."
"Yeah, although she’s got a bit of a temper, she probably wouldn’t go back on her word. We’ve judged a noblewoman with a villain’s heart, hahaha."
"Thinking about having a True Essence Realm Martial Artist defend the city with us during the beast tide, it really puts my mind at ease."
"Right, with Brother Chen, our Anshan City will have two True Essence Realm Martial Artists. I think we’ll have a good chance of holding it."
"What do you mean ’a good chance’? We’re definitely going to hold it, right?"
"Yes, yes, I misspoke, we’ll definitely hold it, hahaha."
Instantly, the previously oppressive atmosphere in the hall became cheerful.
Only a few insiders still wore somewhat forced smiles.
Having an extra True Essence Realm Martial Artist was naturally a great help.
But this beast tide was no small matter.
"President, I have something to take care of, so I’ll be leaving first. You guys should go back and get some rest too." Chen Fan said, glancing at the pitch-black sky outside, it was already night time.
He needed to go back home and check things out.
...
In a five or six-story residential building, in a certain room on the second floor, the living room was full of people.
All familiar faces.
Zhang Ren, Liu Yong, Gu Jianghai, the Wei Brothers, and so on, each of them furrowing their brows, their faces looking grim. If there were cigarettes, the living room would probably be filled with smoke, like a fairytale realm.
Chen Guodong was also among them, frowning slightly, though compared to the rest, he seemed a bit better, as he had been mentally prepared, knowing about the upcoming beast tide.
"Guodong, Xiaofan isn’t coming back?" Gu Jianghai asked.
Actually, these people seemed to have come together intentionally, besides wanting to hear Chen Guodong’s opinions, they also wanted to ask Chen Fan what they should do.
They had experienced beast tides before.
But those times were in small villages, and they had been lucky to survive. Those unlucky had naturally perished long ago.
But this time was different.
They were in a city.
"Not yet, for now."
Chen Guodong smiled bitterly, "He might be busy and can’t get away for now. I’ll give him a call and ask."
"No, no." Gu Jianghai quickly waved his hand, "I was just asking casually. Xiaofan should be busy, for now, let’s not disturb him."
"Yes, yes." The others agreed.
Zhang Ren who was standing by also nodded slightly.
He had been to the Martial Arts Association and knew that Chen Fan had a high status there. Even Sun Wei spoke to him with great respect.
In such critical times, he was likely in the martial arts association, discussing strategies with everyone.
Next, he spoke up, "I know what everyone is worried about. From my previous experience, the chances of Anshan City being breached by fierce beasts is very low."
"Really? Old Zhang?"
"It’s true. Old Zhang was a native of Anshan City and participated in the city defense battle," Liu Yong said loudly.
"That’s right."
Zhang Ren nodded, "Two years ago, Anshan City also had a beast tide. I was in the city at that time, defending against the fierce beast attacks."
"And then?"
Wei Tianyuan asked.
"The situation was very critical at that time. Several times, the city walls were breached by the rampaging beasts, and many beasts poured into the city through the gaps, causing heavy casualties."
Everyone’s faces turned pale.
"Fortunately, we held the city."
Zhang Ren said, "Led by the Awakeners from the Awakened Association, the fierce beasts that broke into the city were all killed, and the beast tide was repelled. It lasted about a week, and when the beasts saw they couldn’t breach the city, they left."