Chapter 367 - 365: Danger Approaching
Because Chen Tianlong discovered that he could sense a powerful Qi emanating from the lion, a Qi even stronger than his own.
"Oh my god!"
Chen Tianlong murmured softly.
He knew that if the lion got angry, it might break free from the chains, and it could even tear down the tree.
He understood that the power of a Spirit Beast often surpassed that of humans by far; even though Chen Tianlong wasn’t confident about breaking the chain, but this was a Spirit Beast.
Thinking about this, Chen Tianlong felt a sense of danger approaching, but luckily his head wasn’t hurting and his heart wasn’t heavy, so he wasn’t too worried. Otherwise, he would have taken Wu Mengting and left far from here by now.
"Haha, this is fun. Gu, why don’t you give it a try too."
Situ Nan seemed to enjoy stirring up the lion. After hitting it himself, he got his girlfriend to try, and now he wanted his brother to do it too. If this went on, trouble was inevitable.
At this moment, Chen Tianlong had to step in because there were over a hundred spectators. If the lion suddenly lashed out and injured someone, what then?
Even if no one got hurt, just scaring everyone could cause chaos, and a stampede was inevitable. He wasn’t too worried about himself, but about others getting hurt.
"That’s enough from you guys. Can’t you see the warning sign that clearly says ’Do not throw objects, especially not at the lion’?" Chen Tianlong scolded, "If the lion gets enraged and something happens, can you take responsibility?"
"Haha, I was wondering who it was, turns out it’s you, Chen Tianlong. It seems you’re eager to meddle and play the hero, aren’t you?"
Situ Nan had wanted to teach Chen Tianlong a lesson for a while, but was a bit scared of him before. Then he remembered he had a badass bodyguard, so he got cocky.
Now that Chen Tianlong was making a fool of him again, how could he not be angry?
"Not trying to be a hero, just kindly reminding you. Otherwise, when the lion bites you later, don’t say I didn’t warn you," Chen Tianlong said casually.
"Shut your stinky mouth! It’ll be you getting bit by the lion. I’ve had enough of you," Situ Nan glared at Chen Tianlong.
"Wow, Mengting, look! Someone’s got cross-eyes, have a look," Chen Tianlong laughed, seeing Situ Nan’s eyes bulge like a crossed-eye chicken.
"Haha, yes, cross-eyes!"
Wu Mengting knew exactly what Chen Tianlong meant, so she played along. The two of them were united against the enemy.
"You... you guys are asking for it!"
Situ Nan was about to explode; he grabbed a chicken leg from Zhao nearby and threw it at Chen Tianlong’s face.
He didn’t want to cause too much of a scene, but throwing a chicken leg wasn’t going to kill anyone, and since Wu Mengting was a girl, he wasn’t going to attack her.
But Chen Tianlong wasn’t someone to be trifled with and had already anticipated Situ Nan’s move in advance.
Situ Nan himself was no real threat, but the guy next to him made Chen Tianlong worry. Without knowing his strength, it was best not to act rashly.
With that throw, Situ Nan unintentionally leaned forward, exposing countless vulnerabilities. If someone snuck an attack or a hidden weapon, he would surely get hurt.
Dodging with a swift move, Chen Tianlong sneered, "Situ Nan, I don’t want to make trouble, so it’s best you don’t provoke me, or else, bear the consequences yourself!"
"Damn, you’re actually threatening me? If I don’t beat you so badly even your mother won’t recognize you today, I won’t be called Situ," Situ Nan spat out viciously.
"Oh, then what are you planning to call yourself?" Chen Tianlong feigned ignorance.
"I... damn! What does my name have to do with you..."
Situ Nan, caught up in his own words, was left spinning, while the two people beside him nearly laughed themselves to tears.
"Haha... I’m dying here, dying of laughter. My god, who knew idiots like this existed."
Chen Tianlong couldn’t hold back his laughter, doubling over, tears nearly streaming down, though he remained vigilant, wary of any sneak attacks from the man next to him.
"Shit, who’re you calling an idiot? Alright, you’re done for."
Situ Nan was genuinely furious; from childhood, no one had ever mocked him this way, and now he was being toyed with like a monkey by this kid.
However, Chen Tianlong had a plan. While he couldn’t directly deal with Situ Nan, he could use someone else, specifically the Spirit Beast.
After all, Situ Nan was the son of the principal, so if he really got involved, he wouldn’t know how to answer to the principal. Situ Nan was arrogant and domineering, yet the principal was easy-going; it made one question if they were actually related by blood.
As long as it wasn’t Chen Tianlong himself who hit Situ Nan, the principal would have nothing concrete to hold against him later.
With that in mind, Chen Tianlong deliberately moved in front of Situ Nan. He now stood inside the warning line but figured since a fight was brewing, nobody would notice his small maneuver.
When spectators saw the conflict escalating, they began to back away, not daring to stand too close. After all, in a brawl, no one can control where the punches and kicks land; better safe than sorry.
Once everyone moved aside, Wu Mengting watched the spectacle from the sidelines, though she wasn’t too worried. Others might not understand Chen Tianlong, but she did, knowing his strength was immeasurable and his mind exceptionally sharp.
"Wow, so you’re actually gutsy, coming right up to die. Don’t think you’re unbeatable just because you have some skills. With what little strength you have, you dare to challenge me? Gu, show him your strength!"
Situ Nan was confident that Gu Shengming was far superior to Chen Tianlong, so he became recklessly arrogant. Of course, Gu Shengming believed so too.
Gu Shengming stepped forward, his Heart Method activated, releasing a burst of Powerful Qi, fully displaying his strength.
Yellow Dao, Three Stars!
Chen Tianlong furrowed his brows. Why had so many experts suddenly appeared in the Mortal Realm? It’s a good thing he had advanced earlier, or he really wouldn’t be able to keep up with this trend.
"Haha, it’s still too early to tell who will win, so why speak so soon?"
Chen Tianlong’s casual tone left Situ Nan puzzled.
Logically, after showing his strength, Chen Tianlong should be frightened, maybe even begging for mercy on the ground. Why was he still so defiant?
After pondering for a moment, Situ Nan signaled Gu Shengming with a glance.
Gu Shengming gathered his strength and mocked, "Kid, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance. You’ve offended Young Master Situ, so prepare for your fate. Soon, I might just send you flying, so your mother won’t recognize you."
"Oh...."
Without answering verbally, Chen Tianlong began running his Heart Method, and then gently closed his eyes.
Chen Tianlong’s action left everyone dumbfounded, a collective gasp resonated outside the circle. People believed Chen Tianlong was giving up, knowing he couldn’t win, and had closed his eyes waiting to be beaten.