Chapter 991: Chapter 603: The Trial
“Why are so many people concerned about this medical miscellany? It’s just a medical note…” Xue Lan asked Liu Hun with a puzzled expression after the young man left.
In response, Liu Hun shook his head, then said to Xue Lan, “If it’s just that, do you think I would spend fifteen billion US dollars to bid for this book? If the things recorded in it fall into the hands of certain people, the world will become even more chaotic.”
After Liu Hun finished speaking, he didn’t explain further to Xue Lan. Instead, he took out his phone and searched for Old Ghost’s number to call. Before leaving, Liu Hun had left a phone for Old Ghost, so he wasn’t worried about Old Ghost’s situation.
“Boss, aren’t you done picking up girls yet? I’m so bored alone at the hotel.” As soon as the call got through, Old Ghost’s somewhat resentful tone came directly, but there weren’t any sounds of girls in the background, otherwise, Liu Hun might have believed Old Ghost’s words.
“I’m currently in the City of Death. Consider that money as payment for the dagger I bought from you. If you’re really that bored, you can go to Huaihai Province and find Uncle Yun. I’ll be back in a few days. As for your choice, that’s up to you,” Liu Hun said softly to Old Ghost on the phone.
“City of Death? Boss, that’s not fair. I’m your sidekick; wherever you go, I’ll naturally follow. Wait for me; I’ll fly over right now!” After Old Ghost spoke, there was a rustling sound of dressing on the phone.
Hearing this, Liu Hun furrowed his brow. He thought Old Ghost wouldn’t follow him, considering the previous events as merely making a friend.
But he didn’t expect Old Ghost to be so serious, even planning to fly directly to the City of Death.
“Regarding the situation on this side of the City of Death, you coming here won’t be of any use. Rather than that, you might as well go directly to Huaihai Province,” Liu Hun said again to Old Ghost on the phone.
This time, after hearing Liu Hun’s words, Old Ghost hesitated for a moment, then, with a bit of sincerity, said to Liu Hun, “Boss, take care of yourself. I’ll wait for you in Huaihai Province.”
“Old Ghost, why do you follow me? With your kind of character, you shouldn’t be following a small fry like me.” This time, after a moment of silence, Liu Hun spoke frankly to Old Ghost.
After Liu Hun’s words fell, Old Ghost also remained silent for a moment on the phone, then seriously said to Liu Hun, “Just for that bowl of noodles. Moreover, I’m no longer the Old Ghost I used to be. Since I’m wandering aimlessly, why not follow you, Boss, to do something great.”
Old Ghost’s words made Liu Hun stop speaking further. Then, Liu Hun hung up the phone.
As for Old Ghost’s intentions, Liu Hun couldn’t figure them out nor wanted to. But since Old Ghost insisted, Liu Hun naturally didn’t mind; after all, having another expert was a good thing.
Once he returns to Huaihai Province this time, he’s likely to fall out completely with Liu Dehai. At that time, without strong power, he might be eaten by Liu Dehai’s terrifying backers with not even a trace of bone left.
“Where are we going now?” Xue Lan asked Liu Hun after he hung up the phone.
“Someone will come to pick us up, let’s go.” Liu Hun nodded to Xue Lan, and the two of them walked toward the exit of the airport.
Quickly, they arrived at the airport entrance, where a man and a woman walked towards them.
“Are you Chairman Liu Hun? I’ve heard about you joining us, but today is the first time meeting you. I didn’t expect you to be so accomplished at such a young age, not only gaining the leader’s attention but also possessing top-notch power and wealth; I’m Wen Xiaodao; she’s Miao Yu.” The young man and woman smiled and said to Liu Hun after approaching him. If one didn’t know better, they’d think Liu Hun was very familiar with them.
“Hello, Brother Xiaodao, Sister Miao; don’t mock me, and just call me Liu Hun from now on. After all, we’re not outsiders.” Liu Hun smiled wryly, looking at the two with helplessness.
Liu Hun had already informed Long Bing’er about this matter beforehand. After all, here, without the people from the Dragon Sect taking him, Liu Hun would absolutely not be able to rescue Zhang Fan.
“Alright, we’ll call you Liu Hun from now on. It feels weird to keep calling you Chairman Liu. By the way, Liu Hun, who is she?” Wen Xiaodao smiled and then looked at Xue Lan to ask.
“This is Xue Lan, my girlfriend, also considered one of us. Xiaolan, let me introduce you to these two; they’re members of the Dragon Sect,” Liu Hun explained.
For Liu Hun’s explanation, the two gave a thumbs-up to Liu Hun. This guy was truly too much of a Casanova, and his affairs were no secret within the Dragon Sect; naturally, everyone knew some of Liu Hun’s stories, especially regarding relationships.
And it’s only been so long, yet Liu Hun managed to charm another girl as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, the key being that she’s also a cultivator, and not a weak one at that.
If it were an ordinary girl, with Liu Hun’s current wealth and status, finding such a girlfriend wouldn’t be surprising. But a girl like Xue Lan wasn’t easily won over.
“Let’s go, and on the way, tell me about Xiaofan’s situation.” Liu Hun didn’t mind the meaningful smiles on their faces, nodded, and chuckled.
Then, the group got into a jeep. As the vehicle sped toward the City of Death, on the way, Miao Yu spoke gravely to Liu Hun, “Previously, the leader had us send Cheng Feng and Zhang Fan here. Although we weren’t in favor, given they’re just ordinary people, passing that test is too difficult. We just didn’t expect Cheng Feng to pass, and yet there’s still no news of Zhang Fan.”
Seeing the apologetic look on Miao Yu’s face, Liu Hun frowned. Even the Dragon Sect had no news of Zhang Fan so far, which was evidently not promising.
If things continued like this, Zhang Fan might die in that trial.
“Take me directly to the location of the test.” After a while, Liu Hun said to the two in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, not only the two of them but even Xue Lan’s expression showed a few traces of shock.
Regarding the death trial of the City of Death, Xue Lan had naturally heard about it. This trial, apart from allowing ordinary people to attempt it, could also be tried by some cultivators.
If successful, the cultivator’s cultivation would multiply several times, but if they failed, they would die just like ordinary people.
Therefore, this trial was like a life and death test. If you succeeded, you soared to great heights, but if you failed, it came at the cost of your life.
It’s precisely for this reason that the City of Death got its name, because the trial is terrifying, with perhaps fewer than two people surviving out of every hundred.
A fifty-to-one death rate is indeed terrifying.
But at this moment, Liu Hun was planning to undertake this trial, which naturally shocked the three of them.
“Liu Hun, we understand your desire to save Zhang Fan, but if you enter the death trial, I don’t think even the leader would approve,” Wen Xiaodao said gravely to Liu Hun.
In response, Liu Hun’s expression showed a hint of determination. He said, “Xiao Fan is my brother. I can’t just watch him die in there!”
“But Liu Hun, if you enter, besides facing your own trial, even if you see Zhang Fan and want to save him, you’ll have to bear his trial too, which is deadly for you!” Wen Xiaodao slowed down the car, his face showing anxiety.
Liu Hun’s importance was clear to all members of the Dragon Sect, and the leader valued him greatly. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been given such privileges.
For hundreds of years, no one entering the Dragon Sect had ever been allowed to remain an external member, ignoring internal affairs, while holding all the rights of a member.
Therefore, the identity Long Bing’er gave him set a precedent, showing Liu Hun’s position in her heart.
They naturally didn’t want Liu Hun to go to his death.
Moreover, both Wen Xiaodao and Miao Yu knew that they likely couldn’t stop Liu Hun.
Thinking of this, Wen Xiaodao directly dialed Long Bing’er’s number.
“Leader, Liu Hun insists on entering the trial to save Zhang Fan, so about this matter, we…” Wen Xiaodao reported to Long Bing’er as soon as the call connected.
Upon hearing this, Long Bing’er asked Wen Xiaodao to hand the phone to Liu Hun. After Liu Hun took the call, he said, “I understand better than any of you what that trial means, but this time, no matter what dangers I face, I will save Xiao Fan. I absolutely won’t watch him die in there!”
After debating with Long Bing’er over the phone, Liu Hun handed the phone back to Wen Xiaodao.
Wen Xiaodao took the phone, heard Long Bing’er’s instructions, frowned. Despite some reluctance, he agreed.
“Liu Hun, the leader wants us to fully cooperate with you, but as for how to proceed, you’ll have to rely on yourself. However, we’ll bear the pressure from other forces for now. You just need to seize the moment and step in quickly,” Wen Xiaodao put down the phone, took a deep breath, and looked at Liu Hun in the rearview mirror with a wry smile.
After Wen Xiaodao said this, he and Miao Yu stopped talking.
Instead, Xue Lan, sitting on the sideline, looked at Liu Hun with a worried expression in her beautiful eyes and said, “Liu Hun, do you really plan to enter that death trial?”
The conversation Liu Hun had with Wen Xiaodao just now was loud and clear to her. Knowing Liu Hun had the Dragon Sect member status surprised her, but as he was planning to enter himself to save someone, it naturally worried Xue Lan.
Moreover, even Xue Lan herself couldn’t tell whether her concern for Liu Hun stemmed from his promise to them to dispel their bloodline curse.
If Liu Hun really died inside, no one would help them rid of that curse, which Xue Lan naturally didn’t want to see.
If it were just her, she wouldn’t care, but her biggest concern was Xue Ju.
“If one day you find yourself in such a plight, I would save you at all costs, this is the way I, Liu Hun, do things. In this lifetime, apart from revenge, my purpose is to protect those I want to protect,” Liu Hun seriously told Xue Lan.
Faced with Liu Hun’s answer, Xue Lan’s beautiful eyes showed a complex expression. At this moment, she felt moved, but she couldn’t refute Liu Hun’s words.
“I’ll go with you. Although I’ve never been, I’ve heard my father mention that due to our bloodline, we wouldn’t be too affected in the death trial, but there’d be no fortune if we pass,” after a while, Xue Lan softly said to Liu Hun.