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The footsteps behind slowly approached. Xu Fan held his breath, trying to stay calm.

Though his actions were restricted, it didn't stop him from speaking.

However, Xu Fan had no intention of calling for help.

This guy could easily restrain him, so how could anyone else possibly offer any help?

Calling for help now would only drag everyone else into this.

"Hmm, not scared witless yet, you do have some courage."

Finally, the intruder spoke.

It was a man, his voice slightly mocking, and this relaxed tone clearly told Xu Fan that if he wanted to kill him, it wouldn't be too simple.

"Who are you..."

He couldn't tell when this guy had arrived, coincidentally appearing just as he got the Bronze Box.

Xu Fan couldn't help but wonder if he'd been following him from the start.

If that were the case, with not even the slightest reaction, how terrifying would this guy's ability to hide be?

"I think you shouldn't ask who I am, but rather, beg me to let you go."

As he spoke, the man walked directly in front of Xu Fan.

The presence of the bronze mask obscured Xu Fan from seeing his features clearly.

Xu Fan held his breath, wanting to take advantage of the moment when he was not paying attention, using the golden gleam in his right pupil to see what this guy really looked like.

Immediately, a barely detectable golden gleam quietly brightened in the depths of his eyes.

"..."

Xu Fan's gaze fixed on the bronze mask covering the man's face.

The result puzzled Xu Fan!

He couldn't tell what material the mask was made of; the right pupil that could usually see through everything now only saw a layer of hazy mist!

Through this mist, he could only see a vague outline.

While wondering, the man stretched out his hand and directly seized the Bronze Box that Xu Fan held!

He wasn't in a hurry to open the box and see what was inside; holding it, he glanced at Xu Fan.

Seeing Xu Fan's calm expression, the man couldn't help but feel surprised.

Despite the Bronze Box being a treasure taken from him, Xu Fan wasn't angry; he was even disturbingly composed.

Keep in mind, this isn't something ordinary people can achieve.

"What's the matter? I robbed you, and you're not at all angry?"

The man curiously asked.

Xu Fan chuckled and retorted, "Will you return it if I get angry?"

Yelling at the guy now would only let him laugh at him, so instead of wasting his effort, he should conserve his strength, looking for an opportunity to retaliate.

"Haha, kid, you're quite the wise one."

The man seemed very satisfied with Xu Fan's performance, giving him a look of approval.

"Hmm, I guess you're calculating how to counterattack, right?"

"Actually, you don't need to hate me that much. I took the Bronze Box for your own good."

"Pfft."

Upon hearing the man's explanation, Xu Fan couldn't help but laugh.

Honestly, it was the first time he'd seen such an unconventional robbery.

"Should I thank you then?"

Unwilling to compromise due to his situation, Xu Fan looked at him, without a hint of humility.

The guy was straightforward with Xu Fan, carefully storing the box and said, "That's not necessary; after all, you've helped me quite a bit."

"Helped you find the Bronze Box?"

He felt like he had made a wedding dress for someone else, and Xu Fan wasn't in a great mood.

Not to mention the uncertainty over life and death ahead.

The man gave Xu Fan a meaningful look and said, "Hmm, that's part of the reason too."

"Kid, I'm not lying. You can't handle this thing yet, so here, this is my compensation for you."

As he spoke, he pulled out a small medicine bottle from his chest, and Xu Fan glanced at it, understanding instantly.

It's Zhou Lin Blood; it helped him when he advanced from Innate to Entering Dao Realm.

Zhou Lin Blood provides spiritual power that's several times stronger than Jiuyang Warm Jade, making it more suitable for him now that he's entered the Entering Dao Realm.

Trading the Bronze Box for a bottle of Zhou Lin Blood was a losing deal no matter how you look at it, but he didn't have a say now.

The man could easily kill him and walk away with everything.

"You've already started robbing, is there a need to be so polite?"

"Do you think I'm charming and can't bear to kill me? Just to let you know, I'm straight."

Feeling perplexed, Xu Fan asked, his carefree tone catching the man off guard.

His life was in someone else's hands, yet he had the time to joke around like this?

This kid was truly unusually optimistic.

"Kid, I don't have time for your nonsense. I'm taking the stuff; if you're not satisfied, you can come back for me later, of course, once you have the ability."

Patting Xu Fan's shoulder, the man stopped rambling and shoved the Zhou Lin Blood into Xu Fan's palm, ready to leave.

Just then, Xu Fan's gaze turned cold!

A whistle sounded, and from his sleeve shot forth a green figure!

The momentum was fierce; if unnoticed, even experts in the Entering Dao Realm would be struck by it!

This was his only chance; if the man got stung by the Jade Silkworm and affected by Cold Jade Poison, he'd have the opportunity to turn the situation around!

Evidently, the man didn't expect Xu Fan, who was casually joking earlier, to suddenly unleash such a move. The green shadow rushed towards him, making him anxious!

Seeing the Jade Silkworm about to strike, a burst of golden light shone from the man, transforming him into a black shadow, swiftly retreating!

This move was undeniably clumsy.

Yet, he still managed to dodge the Jade Silkworm attack.

However, due to his momentary panic, the pressure on Xu Fan was lifted!

With the restraints gone, while the man was still catching his breath, Xu Fan drew the Yanluo Sword and charged at him!

This was a fight for his life!

Fully aware of the gap between them, Xu Fan unleashed all his spiritual power! The Yanluo Sword in his hand emitted a blood-red light!

Instantly, countless sword energy enveloped the man and shot towards him!

This desperate strike, even though the man's cultivation level surpassed Xu Fan's by leaps and bounds, was not something he could easily dismiss.

This time, he raised his hand, and a golden aura surrounded him.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Numerous sword energy blasts struck against the man's Protective Spirit Force, causing waves of rumbling sounds, shaking even the room around them!

"Break!"

Seeing the sword energy about to break through the man's protective layer, he shouted fiercely, directly shattering all surrounding sword energy!

The massive shockwave flowed, and even Xu Fan couldn't help but be blown backward!

In the end, he still lost the gamble.

Flying backward through the air, Xu Fan couldn't help cursing...

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