Xu Fan looked at Elder Lin kneeling before him, his expression calm and unruffled.
As if everything was as expected.
In fact, it was indeed so.
Upon seeing Elder Lin for the first ti, Xu Fan had already deduced many things.
The Hidden chanism Pavilion has endured for a thousand years, taking root in the boundless Star Domain, growing with wild and swift montum; in a re thousand years, it had beco a force even the four Immortal Emperors had to fear!
Such a Hidden chanism Pavilion, even Xu Fan did not favor, he had to acknowledge their strength!
Given the Hidden chanism Pavilion's style, and at such a critical mont, how could they send such a foolish Elder Lin to the Lower Realm?
There are two possibilities.
The first possibility is that Elder Lin ca down on his own accord.
The second possibility is that things are not as simple as they seem on the surface, and the Hidden chanism Pavilion must have other tricks up their sleeve.
Initially, Xu Fan was more inclined to the first possibility.
However, at this mont, Xu Fan was a bit shaken. Because Xu Fan could not find the reason why Elder Lin ca to the Lower Realm.
Loyalty? For the Hidden chanism Pavilion?
Seeing Elder Lin in such a trembling state, even if Xu Fan were to inquire about the secret information of the Hidden chanism Pavilion, Elder Lin would probably sell out the entire Pavilion without hesitation.
So, for what?
In the Upper Realm, in the Hidden chanism Pavilion, Elder Lin was enjoying his status and luxurious lifestyle; yet, he secretly ca to the Lower Realm to play a losing hand, not only failing to enhance Xu Fan's impression but increasing the difficulty of cooperation between the Pavilion and Xu Fan.
All of this indicated sothing strange.
And the second possibility...
Though Xu Fan heard many tis from Xia Hengzhou of the Pavilion Master's strength, even causing the originally discordant four Immortal Emperors to join forces out of extre fear of the Pavilion Master.
Yet, Xu Fan still did not give them enough importance in his heart.
After all, the entire Upper Realm was still controlled by the four Immortal Emperors, and the Hidden chanism Pavilion was continually retreating under their attack.
But if this second possibility held true, then this Pavilion Master was indeed terrifying.
No matter the possibility, Elder Lin was dood!
The mont Elder Lin entered the room without Xu Fan's permission, he was destined to pay the price, and when he recklessly took action and hard the innocent, he was already sentenced to death in Xu Fan's mind.
Now, it was ti for execution!
While a storm brewed in his mind, Xu Fan's face remained unchanged, looking calmly at Elder Lin pleading on the ground, his eyes black and white, seemingly void of emotion.
"Elder Lin, the ground is cold, rise up."
Xu Fan spoke calmly as if forgiving Elder Lin.
Elder Lin was overjoyed, muttering disbelief while patting his clothes as he stood, wearing a constant flattering smile.
Engaging enemies in fierce combat was not Elder Lin's forte, but bootlicking and scheming was his greatest love.
Beside him, Xia Hengzhou looked lost.
If anyone knew Xu Fan best in the Hidden chanism Pavilion, it was Xia Hengzhou. Knowing Xu Fan well, it was unlikely he'd have such a good temper.
Still exuding killing intent monts ago, this change to a calm deanor seed impossible; Xu Fan couldn't transform from a vengeful figure to a benevolent Buddha in the blink of an eye!
Impossible!
Ignoring Elder Lin's sycophancy, Xu Fan spoke lightly, "Elder Lin, was it under soone's orders that you descended to the Lower Realm this ti?"
Elder Lin suspected nothing; he assud Xu Fan rely wanted an advantage in negotiation, but was ultimately afraid of the Pavilion's renown.
After all, the true adversaries were the four Immortal Emperors, and cooperation between Li Long and Hidden chanism Pavilion was inevitable, a certainty.
Only a fool like Xia Hengzhou could ss up sothing so certain, Elder Lin thought.
With that, Elder Lin assud his posture, "Cough, cough, Brother Xu, this old man is the third Elder of Hidden chanism Pavilion, within the Pavilion, only the Pavilion Master and a few others can command ."
"My descent to the Lower Realm ca from the thrill upon hearing Brother Xu's great na; as they say, heroes cherish heroes, thus I descended here, and witnessing today, Brother Xu's extraordinary deanor truly lives up to the reputation..."
Seeing Elder Lin's posture, Xia Hengzhou couldn't help but cover his forehead.
You were just kneeling and calling Xu Master, Xu Fan hadn't even said he wouldn't kill you; he barely showed civility and suddenly you're calling him Brother Xu.
Utterly foolish!
Yet Xu Fan's expression did not waver. Facing a dying man, why bother with details?
"Elder Lin, this matter is very important to , it concerns the cooperation between Hidden chanism Pavilion and my Dragon Domain."
"Therefore, I suggest Elder Lin rethink why you descended to the Lower Realm?"
Elder Lin instinctively wanted to get angry.
This old man is a respected third Elder of Hidden chanism Pavilion, who besides the Pavilion Master can command ? I've spoken frankly, why are you still clinging onto this?
However, considering the powerful being of Immortal Emperor Level behind Xu Fan, Elder Lin quickly cald down, his anger vanished.
"Haha, Brother Xu, perhaps you don't trust this old man? As I ntioned earlier, in this place, I represent the Pavilion's will! Every word and deed is solemn and serious! No falsehood!
"Moreover, what kind of person am I to deceive Brother Xu?"
As Elder Lin declared this righteously, he himself felt a bit strange.
Why was Xu Fan so interested in his descent?
Initially, Elder Lin had no interest in descending, especially upon eting Xu Fan, where he faced rejection and humiliation, kneeling at Xu Fan's feet, regret overwheld him.
Yet so things Elder Lin couldn't say.
This old man is Hidden chanism Pavilion's third Elder, how could he tell Xu Fan his descent was impulsive? Was it hearing so rumors in the Pavilion?
How could I maintain my facade if I disclosed this?
Seeing Elder Lin increasingly impatient, Xu Fan sighed softly, confirming his suspicions with certainty.
"It's said that as death nears, their words turn kind. Elder Lin… you are surely no ordinary individual!"
With a sentence, Elder Lin fell from heaven to hell.
This old man knows he's no ordinary person, being the distinguished third Elder! But what's this 'as death nears, their words turn kind'...?
Weren't the discussions going well? Why did Xu Fan suddenly start saying these chilling words?
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