pertwk Chapter 200 The Emperor Arrives in Person! The Master is Enraged: Get Out!
Chapter 200 The Emperor Arrives in Person! The Master is Enraged: Get Out!
Li Zhenguo forcefully suppressed Jia Zhangshi's complaint with swift and decisive measures.
Those "beasts" in the neighboring yard finally quieted down completely.
Lin Fan's courtyard house has returned to its former tranquility.
However, this calm did not last long.
The day after Jia Zhangshi was "educated," a truly "important person" arrived in the capital.
His trip was a routine inspection, but he noticed a few "interesting things" in the encrypted report presented by Li Zhenguo.
Especially regarding that mysterious courtyard house, and a Mr. Lin.
But sitting in this position, he knows better than anyone else that what is known about this world is just the tip of the iceberg.
Philosopher's Stone, Ice Jade Snow Ginseng.
These things, which only existed in mythology, are now lying quietly in the highest-level laboratories, subverting the foundations of modern science.
He developed a strong interest in this Mr. Lin.
He decided to visit in person.
This is both an exploration and an evaluation.
That afternoon, accompanied by Li Zhenguo, the leader appeared in that ordinary alley in plain clothes.
Li Zhenguo's palms were sweaty.
He was both a leader and a mysterious, reclusive master.
He felt like he was walking a tightrope, with every step potentially leading to an abyss.
He took a deep breath and stepped forward to knock on the courtyard gate.
"Thump, thump, thump."
The door opened, and it was Fang Qingxue who opened it.
When she saw Li Zhenguo, and then glanced at the middle-aged man behind him with a dignified and composed demeanor, her delicate brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Trouble has struck again.
"Is something the matter?" Her voice was flat, revealing no emotion.
Li Zhenguo immediately bowed, his face plastered with an almost humble smile: "Fairy lady, hello! This is... an old leader who is very interested in gardening. He heard that Mr. Lin's courtyard is a hidden gem, so he came here specifically to visit and learn."
The leader didn't speak, but simply smiled and nodded at her, his gaze already passing over her and landing in the courtyard.
With just one glance, his eyes, which had seen the world's affairs, narrowed slightly.
The vegetable garden in the yard was so lush and vibrant that it seemed unreal.
Each vegetable and fruit plant is like a top-notch work of art, plump and juicy, radiating a faint glow.
In the corner, there was a uniquely shaped "tree" with lush branches and leaves that moved without wind. Each sway seemed to exhale some mysterious aura, bringing a sense of tranquility to the mind.
And then there are those "foreigners" busy in the courtyard. They move quickly and are focused. Their energy and spirit are even more vibrant than that of the most elite soldiers.
This place doesn't feel like a home; it's more like a secluded paradise, independent of the rest of the world.
The leader's heart was stirred, but his face still wore that warm smile.
This Mr. Lin is even more unfathomable than described in the report.
Lin Fan was lying in the rocking chair, not even lifting his eyelids.
Of course he knew who was coming.
Bored mortals always like to peek into worlds that don't belong to them.
He was getting a little impatient.
"Say what you need to say, otherwise leave."
A faint voice came, very soft, yet like a heavy hammer, striking precisely on the nerves of Li Zhenguo and the leader.
The leader's smile remained unchanged. He took a step forward and spoke in a gentle tone, like a friendly neighbor.
"Mr. Lin, I apologize for disturbing you. My name is Wen Shan. I have heard that you are an extraordinary person, so I have come to pay my respects."
He did not reveal his real name or identity; this was both a test and a gesture.
Lin Fan finally opened his eyes, his gaze calm and indifferent as he glanced at him.
"An extraordinary person?"
Lin Fan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, a smile that was neither quite a smile nor a frown.
"I'm just a retired old man, you've got the wrong person."
The leader, Wen Shan, didn't take it to heart and continued with a smile, "Sir, you are too modest. The country is at a time of great development, and if we can get the help of someone like you, it will be a great fortune for the country and its people."
He began to get to the point, his words carrying a grand vision and an air of undeniable authority.
This is his usual way of communicating, encompassing everything within the framework of "nation" and "people".
Li Zhenguo, listening nearby, was terrified. He was truly afraid that Mr. Lin might become enraged...
Lin Fan smiled.
This time, the laughter was clearly audible, carrying a hint of undisguised mockery.
"Nation? People?"
He slowly sat up straight in the rocking chair, looked at Wen Shan, and his eyes were frighteningly calm.
"What do I care about your country and your people?"
One sentence made the smile on Commander Wen Shan's face freeze for the first time.
He held power for half his life, and no one had ever dared to speak to him in such a tone.
This is not a provocation, but a complete and utter disregard.
It was as if everything he represented was nothing more than insignificant dust in the eyes of the other party.
Wen Shan remained silent for a moment, then gazed at the World Tree in the courtyard before speaking slowly, his voice becoming low and deep.
"Mr. Lin, some powers should not be monopolized by individuals. For example, the energy contained in this tree, if used for scientific research, might change the entire world's energy landscape."
He stopped pretending and laid his cards on the table, his eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny and pressure befitting someone in a superior position.
He tried to bring Lin Fan to the rules and negotiating table that he was familiar with.
However, he chose the wrong target.
Looking at his matter-of-fact attitude, Lin Fan's last bit of patience disappeared.
What he despises most are these fools who try to measure everything with their own petty rules.
"roll."
Lin Fan only said one word.
The moment he finished speaking, the whole world seemed to be muted.
The wind stopped.
The birdsong disappeared.
Everyone in the courtyard froze in their tracks.
Chief Wen Shan and Li Zhenguo felt an indescribable, terrifying pressure squeezing in from all directions.
It's not about physical weight, but a kind of... fear of having one's "existence" erased.
Their hearts were still beating, but they couldn't feel them.
They could still breathe, but they couldn't inhale a single drop of air.
Their minds are still functioning, but they cannot control any cell in their bodies.
They were like insects trapped in amber, watching helplessly as everything was stripped away, leaving only the purest fear.
Wen Shan's eyes widened in shock, his pupils filled with unprecedented horror.
Throughout his life, he had experienced war, faced assassination attempts, and battled against the most ruthless opponents on the international stage, but he had never felt so powerless.
This is... the power of God?
Lin Fan didn't even look at them; he simply lay back down in the rocking chair and closed his eyes.
The pressure suddenly disappeared.
"Thump!"
Li Zhenguo's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, his whole body feeling as if he had been pulled out of the water.
Although Chief Wen Shan did not fall, his body was trembling violently. He barely managed to stand by holding onto the door frame beside him.
His face was ashen, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his once domineering eyes were now filled with the lingering shock of surviving a disaster.
Everything in the courtyard has returned to normal.
It was as if that suffocating moment just now was merely their illusion.
But they knew it wasn't.
"Sir...you can leave."
Fang Qingxue's voice drifted over, breaking the deathly silence.
Wen Shan took a deep, deep look at the man in the rocking chair who seemed to be asleep, said no more, turned around, and with all his might, with stiff steps, left the courtyard that had completely shattered his worldview.
Li Zhenguo scrambled out after him.
Only after leaving the alley and getting into that inconspicuous Hongqi car did Wen Shan lean back in the back seat, exhausted, and close his eyes.
All that remained in his mind was Lin Fan's calm words.
"What do I care about your country and your people?"
Yes, what does it have to do with him?
In the face of an entity whose words carry the weight of law and whose thoughts can govern the entire nation, the so-called authority of the state is nothing but a joke.
After a long while, he opened his eyes and, in an extremely hoarse voice, gave orders to his secretary in the front row.
"Pass on my order to designate this alley in Dongcheng District as a top-level restricted area."
"S-level confidentiality agreement, code name... 'Divine Realm'."
"No one, no department, may approach me without my personal permission."
"Those who violate this rule..."
He paused, a deep-seated fear flashing in his eyes.
"Kill without mercy."