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Chapter 186 - 186 173 Solemnly Announcing the Supernatural World
Chapter 186 - 186 173 Solemnly Announcing the Supernatural World
?Chapter 186: 173 Solemnly Announcing the Supernatural World (Seeking Monthly Pass) Chapter 186: 173 Solemnly Announcing the Supernatural World (Seeking Monthly Pass) The behavior of wizards is more like that of emotionally charged madmen, driven by their emotions. Even if they regret their actions afterward, the next time they face a situation where they lose control of their emotions, they “follow their heart’s choice” and get carried away again.
Lin An was not like that.
The biggest difference between him and other wizards was that he had a great mentor—Professor Cao.
Since entering the Supernatural World, Professor Cao tirelessly explained the importance of mastering one’s own mind, over and over again, in various ways, from different perspectives.
This might have been why Lin An’s progress on the path of witchcraft was not fast.
How powerful witchcraft is! If one has access to learning it, it truly is a radical change overnight.
Lin An had so many avenues to learn—Chen Shuyun, Zhou Xiaoxiao, Chen Xinmi, the Mad Male Witch’s Tree Hole Organization, Mr. Liu, the young boss, and even Doctor Zhang, who had agreed to teach him witchcraft.
But he didn’t. He was extremely cautious in this regard.
Unless it was urgent, he would not learn any additional witchcraft in order to avoid nurturing strange emotions in his soul.
He would wait until he experienced an emotion, then specifically learn witchcraft to process it.
As to whether this approach was right or wrong, he didn’t know.
After all, he seemed to have a decent talent, but now he probably couldn’t beat any Transcendent he’d come across.
Including the three people he was prepared to protect behind him.
Interestingly, the little he did grasp ensured he could easily face everyone.
Yes!
They can’t kill me!
If worst comes to worst, I can just flip the table and run!
Even worse—if I die, what’s there to be afraid of? Hasn’t this life been exciting enough?
This attitude, which resulted from fully embracing the stimulus-seeking emotion, brought about a kind of open-mindedness in facing life, existence, and everything.
Now, as Lin An faced three powers hunting a few small fry, he was able to stroll out casually, with ease…
Firstly because of this open-hearted attitude.
Then because of the confidence that came from his own assessment of his strength.
Last came the high-frequency brain activity resulting from emotions like ‘ambition,’ which led to ‘assessing the situation,’ ‘long-term planning,’ ‘analyzing pros and cons,’ and so on.
The three big shots before him.
Under the watchful eyes of Dark Witch Mr. Liu and the Antler Witch-Hunting Knight, it would be difficult for Chen Xinmi to simply walk away with the three male witches.
And the other two—the Antler Witch-Hunting Knight Order needed Lin An to manage the Chive garden, and Mr. Liu needed Lin An to form a Male Witch Organization to become a target for the Witch Hunter Knights.
They all had reasons to let Lin An take the three men away.
Of course, they also had reasons not to allow it.
Perhaps it was their own interests at stake, their pride as powerhouses, or simply their personal styles of conduct.
But that wasn’t Lin An’s concern.
The various assessments that came with ‘ambition’ were useful to judge whether his actions could be successful and identify any hidden dangers.
Yet he didn’t want to be dragged along by ‘ambition.’
The only reason he made such a decision was that he felt the three witches could be united with. Fine, he would give it a try.
Just that simple.
Think it, then do it. Nothing more.
Life, man, should be carefree. He was fed up with scurrying between organizations like a subterranean rat, desperately seeking survival.
Moreover, Spirit Perception would give him more answers.
Chen Xinmi, standing on the single remaining pillar at the top of the dilapidated building, had an air of elegance and charm as she pretended it was cool. The eyes behind her mask were filled with icy gazes, coldly overlooking everything.
Yet the black cat, formed by the convergence of her gaze, was squatting beside Lin An, covering its mouth and giggling.
“Meow~”
—Lin An, you’re so cool! Haha, your act got right under her skin; she thinks you’re incredibly handsome right now and it’s even got her heart racing.
—It’s the type of man she has always fantasized about admiring.
—But she’s twisted, won’t allow herself to be charmed by a man; her desire to kill you has grown even stronger.
???
What?
What on earth?
Lin An blinked, his mouth twitching, and then turned to look at Zhuang.
His increasingly sensitive Spirit Perception allowed him to glimpse some information emanating from the Furnace Core in the Witch-Hunting Knight.
Myriad grayish-black smokes rose from Zhuang, converging behind him into the shape of flames, within which a brass-like jade deer’s head moved, conveying information.
It was not communication, but rather felt like ‘thoughts drifting out due to the lack of a head,’ fragmented in nature.
—Could that wizard tied up with ribbons be number 17 that I met at ‘Pink Romance’ back then…?
—Damn it, when I found that newly-awakened witch at the club and managed not to kill her, I thought of following Master Lu’s method… even though I still didn’t decide to have a Sorcerer’s Bloodline heir afterward…
—When I killed that witch, she coughed up blood in my arms and told me she once bore a child for me… WTF… you’re joking, right… don’t die… tell me clearly… why are you smiling so smugly, are you mocking my panic and regret?
—It’s amazing how time flies, I actually have a granddaughter now? My sorcerer son probably is about the same age as Lu, right? Already has a daughter about seven or eight years old? Did he also get himself entangled in romantic debts… have regrets as I do?
—Alas, past events are like the wind, tormenting, blowing into chaos~~
???
What?
What on earth?
Lin An blinked, his lips twitched, and then he looked toward Dark Witch Mr. Liu.
This guy seemed a bit more reliable.
Although at a distance, Lin An could clearly see the resilience and wildness in Mr. Liu’s body language through ‘Sky-Scanning Eyes.’
But the tree roots on a stone arch, formed by his consolidated spirit, appeared to be highly expressive.
—Damn it! We’re both undercover, both surviving in a tight spot, yet this damned timid An leads a more carefree life than I do?
—I’m so jealous!
——The young people of today really inspire longing.
——Alright, I’ll grant your wish as if I’m fulfilling the dreams of my younger self.
——Sigh~
——I’m really damn envious.
——Go on and be proud for now, boy, but you will be just like me. When you feel most proud of your plans, they will all be shattered, haha, I said so!
???
What?
What the heck?
What is all this nonsense?
Lin An almost lost his composure in the wind. What in the world was all this about? Were they all crazy? Every single one of them!
But this was also an opportunity!
We’ll deal with the future when it comes. The future is uncertain and hard to predict, What mattered was the present.
Lin An sharply seized this opportunity, and the ‘ambition’ in his chest began to blaze powerfully, providing him with strong mental support.
This time he did not suppress his ambition, letting it grow unchecked, allowing it to wildly stimulate his brain.
Filled with fiery blood, he wanted to scream and shout, he wanted to wave his hands in the air.
But he did not.
He still kept his hands in his pockets, silently looking up at the sky, and eventually let out a deep sigh.
“Shenhou City is too chaotic!”
His voice wasn’t crisp; he was no longer the green youth after going through so much. Neither was his voice robust—he was not Professor Cao showing signs of age.
But it was composed enough, and within the calmness was a vigorous surge of life.
His voice resonated far and wide!
He looked around and spoke slowly, “Today, I solemnly announce to the Supernatural World of Shenhou City, that I, Lin An, a wizard knowledgeable in both the Witch Hunter Knights’ Breathing Skill and witchcraft, will establish a sanctuary for wizards!”
“This is not just a refuge for wizards but also an academy for wizards to continue advancing their transcendent powers, and even more, a… home for wizards to shelter them from wind and rain!”
“From today onward, every wizard who does not commit evil will receive my protection!”
“From today onward, every wizard unwilling to sink into despair will receive my guidance!”
“From today onward, every wizard troubled by not having a foothold or place to live in this world can join our big family!”
As he spoke, Lin An slightly changed his position to face Zhuang.
He created the impression that he, as a wizard, had the support of the Shenhou City Witches’ Association President ‘Ghost Face’, the powerful Dark Witch ‘Kapok’, and three pitiful wizards representing countless others…
With the backing of powerful allies, recognition from the official wizardry authority, and acceptance from the weak, he was challenging the Antler Witch Hunter Knights!
But in reality, only Zhuang knew.
Hey~
Isn’t this just the result of the internal discussion we had in the Witch Monster Slaughterhouse meeting room within Lu Jiao? The points one through three, weren’t they just what we discussed for Lin An to establish a chive garden to recruit people, and the selection criteria for wizards we came up with?
He thought Lin An was the type to develop sneakily, working quietly in the background.
Well, talk about making a big statement.
Is he not afraid…
Um…
Zhuang thought for a while, smacked his lips, then suddenly realized, it seemed like Lin An really had nothing to be afraid of at this moment, right?
This kid is pretty good.
He’s only been in contact with the Supernatural World for two or three months, right? He’s already gotten this far without making a sound?
“My God~” Miao Miao exclaimed beside him, “You’re so awesome. She (Chen Xinmi) suddenly realized that she really can’t compare with you in this aspect. She is rebellious and spiteful, always wanting to poke holes in your show-off acts.”
“But you don’t need to be afraid; she discovered that she really can’t do that. As a responsible President of the Witches’ Association, she must show support for your intention to provide a haven for wizards.”
Lin An glanced at the black cat, the corner of his mouth slightly curling up.
Miao Miao clearly reminded him that people are fickle, especially those emotional monsters. This was the moment to impress everyone unexpectedly and then quickly get out of dodge!
He looked around, turned back to the three, and said quietly and calmly, “Follow me!”
With that, he really started walking toward the street in the middle of the Yellow Clay Building, situated between the Witch Hunter Knight and ‘Ghost Face’ witch.
After all, he was a little afraid of going to Mr. Liu’s side at such a time—the man was the most dangerous.
The two wizards behind him looked at each other. The Caidai Witch’s eyes were full of admiration as she watched Lin An’s figure, picked up her daughter on her back, and hurried to keep up.
The other two hesitated for a moment, but in truth, they did not have much to hesitate about, so they quickly moved forward and followed Lin An.
Step by step, they left the encirclement of the three powerful forces.
Pop~
Only when Lin An led them out of the Red Light Purgatory World and into the real world, did the bewilderment and wariness in their eyes finally transform into the excitement of a new life and feverish cheers.
“Boss is amazing!”
“You’re really going to establish a sanctuary? Can… can I join?”
The Caidai Witch even knelt down with a thud, tearing off her mask to reveal a young face brimming with tears, and said with a choked voice, “Thank you, thank you for saving my daughter!”
Lin An kept his hands in his pockets, his back to them, as if deep in thought.
But actually, he was just observing their spirit.
He needed to know who exactly he had saved.
As the noon sunlight poured down, Lin An stepped out of the building’s shadow, his silhouette haloed by a blurry glow.
He was silent for a while, then turned his head back to look at the three, with a gentle and warm smile on his face. He nodded, then turned his attention to the Caidai Witch, “Come, I’ll take you to someone who can treat your daughter.”
Whoosh~
In an instant, the Caidai Witch’s tears flowed freely, her sobbing mouth trying to express gratitude, but the words just wouldn’t come out. So, the tears became more plentiful.
No thanks are needed for a great kindness. She only bowed her head deeply and carefully carried her unconscious daughter, standing up and walking into the corner of light and shadow behind Lin An.