Extraordinary Medical Saint in the City

Chapter 1543 - 1541: Now, This Is Lin Fan’s Fight Alone!

Lin Fan had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

"Little Fan Fan, what are you doing?! Quickly move the Xuanyuan Sword away. Doing this will only anger the bygone citizens. Do you want to become the target of everyone? Hurry up and move it away."

The moment the Xuanyuan Sword was pointed at Qiu Xi, Emperor Jade sprang into Lin Fan’s mind, urgently shouting.

This guy is really worrisome!

Too worrisome!

He just escaped death, yet he’s betting his life by going on a reverse path. Fortunately, he succeeded in the end, otherwise, he’d have lost his life.

It hasn’t been long, and yet here he is again, causing trouble without any remorse. He actually points his sword at Qiu Xi, which is a blatant declaration to all the bygone citizens that he’s the murderer of Qiu Xi! What exactly is he trying to do?!

Qiu Xi holds a very high status in the hearts of the bygone citizens, and there are many of them. They’re extremely aggressive, and once they strike, their power can’t be underestimated.

Isn’t Lin Fan just asking for trouble by doing this?

I really don’t know what he’s thinking.

Why do such a thankless task? There’s absolutely no need.

"Little Fan Fan, you just left with the Divine Phoenix and those women. You could’ve left directly. Why did you insist on coming back? And you came back openly, as if afraid no one would notice you. You still have a chance to leave now. Don’t bother with this woman named Qiu Xi, and just go. Otherwise, you’ll really fall into danger again!"

"Haven’t you realized that Lan Zhengqing is taking advantage of the situation, pushing all the blame onto you? Plus, with you wielding your sword against Qiu Xi, the bygone citizens will be more convinced that you made the move. They’ll see you as a mortal enemy and won’t let you go."

"Lin Fan, take my advice, leave quickly, and don’t worry about this woman. Let the bygone citizens handle this. And this woman has nothing to do with you; there’s no need to put yourself in danger for her. Lin Fan, just go!"

Emperor Jade spoke urgently, with a hint of anger.

Lin Fan is simply too headstrong!

Always doing things his own way, never listening to anyone’s advice.

Stubborn!

Obstinate!

Willful!

"I can’t leave."

In response to Emperor Jade’s lengthy argument, Lin Fan merely said four simple words, rejecting Emperor Jade’s suggestion.

He knew Emperor Jade would be furious, scolding him for being stubborn and headstrong!

But if he didn’t act this way, he wouldn’t be Lin Fan.

"What did you say? Why not leave? You have the chance now, so why not take it?" Emperor Jade was indeed anxious, asking agitatedly.

"I promised Qiu Xi that I would help the bygone citizens out of their predicament. I can’t burn bridges after crossing them, letting her release those women only to go back on my word. I, Lin Fan, am not that kind of person. A promise made to her will be fulfilled." Lin Fan stared expressionlessly at the approaching bygone citizens, surrounding him, and said.

"But these bygone citizens already see you as an enemy! And Qiu Xi is already on the verge of death! The affairs of the bygone citizens aren’t something you can meddle in. There’s too much deep, complex involvement; you alone can’t possibly succeed! Moreover, Lan Zhengqing is clearly trying to frame you. Are you just going to let him smear you? Can’t you see he’s likely brewing a bigger conspiracy?!" Emperor Jade was about to blow a fuse, and his voice grew increasingly urgent.

"Of course I know."

Lin Fan’s response was calm, as if he didn’t take the matter seriously at all.

"You know and yet... Lin Fan! Are you trying to anger me to death with that attitude? Knowing Lan Zhengqing is going to sling mud at you, yet you go forward willingly—what do you mean by this? What are you really trying to do?"

Emperor Jade was fuming, feeling like he was about to explode. He had never felt this way before, but Lin Fan’s actions now were courting death and self-destruction!

Madman!

An outright madman!

He couldn’t even find words to express his frustration and urgency, only able to resort to scolding.

"Emperor Jade, don’t worry yet. You’ve been with me so long, and you still don’t know what I’m trying to do? Do you really think I’d allow myself to be captured without resistance?" Lin Fan said expressionlessly, calm and unhurried.

Emperor Jade paused.

Indeed.

Although Lin Fan usually appeared nonchalant and seemed to have a devil-may-care attitude, he always managed to consider things thoroughly.

He wouldn’t attempt anything without confidence.

Just like the reverse path earlier, which I also deemed absolutely impossible, yet Lin Fan succeeded, making me eat my words.

Thus.

She instantly found herself speechless, not knowing what to say.

If Lin Fan said he had confidence, then he really had confidence; it wouldn’t be a lie.

"Then what exactly do you intend to do?" Emperor Jade finally calmed down, asking slowly.

"All or nothing." Lin Fan furrowed his brow and said coldly.

"All or nothing? What do you mean by that? Are you planning something dangerous again?" Emperor Jade’s voice trembled, filled with panic and unease.

"To achieve success in certain things, you must take risks. You’ve heard the saying, ’If you don’t risk the child, you’ll never catch the wolf.’ If I remain in this comfortable state without taking the initiative, do you think Lan Zhengqing will not come for me? I’d better take the initiative now and put myself in danger, making Lan Zhengqing lower his guard against me. Only then will I have the chance to defeat him in one blow."

Lin Fan spoke logically, with resolute eyes.

"I understand that even as the Supreme of Ancient Ninth Layer, there’s still a gap between me and Lan Zhengqing. In this state, there’s no chance of winning in a direct confrontation. So, my plan is to place myself in peril and resurrect afterward. To bring down Lan Zhengqing, I must first be defeated by him, at least make him think I’m no longer a threat. Only then will I have the opportunity to take him down in one go."

"His sphere of influence is simply too vast; I can’t succeed on my own. So before succeeding, I must lie low, making him believe I’ve utterly failed, lowering his guard against me. This allows me to get behind him and deliver a fatal blow."

"Do you understand, Emperor Jade?"

Emperor Jade listened to Lin Fan’s words, dumbfounded and speechless!

This is a plan more crazy, more dangerous, and grander than the reverse path!

The reverse path was merely a personal venture risking life only.

But now, the plan Lin Fan articulated could potentially involve the entire Five Elements Realm. He seeks not only to defeat Lan Zhengqing but to pull out the entire conspiracy behind him!

It’s all for a promise to Qiu Xi.

"Is it worth doing this... for Qiu Xi?" Emperor Jade was at a loss for words, asking in a daze.

"This isn’t about worth, but about the necessity of doing it." Lin Fan, composed and steady, said. "If I ignore it, allowing the situation to persist, Lan Zhengqing’s threat will extend not just to the bygone citizens but to the entire Five Elements Realm. I can feel the extraordinary power lurking behind him; now I’ve caught a glimpse. If I don’t act to stop it, who else will?"

"You, of all people, know very well Lan Zhengqing’s public image in the Five Elements Realm—honest and upright—but that’s not the Lan Zhengqing we understand. Do you think the people of the Five Elements Realm would choose to believe me over Lan Zhengqing? Of course not!"

"So now, it’s a personal battle for me, Lin Fan! But I will drag out this battle, exposing Lan Zhengqing’s true colors in broad daylight, letting everyone know what kind of person he truly is! I want to disassemble him bit by bit! Not only to avenge Qiu Xi but also for the Divine Phoenix, and for myself!"