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Chapter 1315: Chapter 1314: Man Is Born of Man; Demon Is...

Fang Zheng arrived at Lin Family Castle, and it was just around noon, with nothing much to do, so he decided to take a trip to the Hidden Dragon Cave, this ”scenic spot,” and conveniently sort out this trouble. He immediately went back to call Aika and Zhao Ling’er along to see the world together. Not to mention, there’s a Serpent Demon inside, which, strictly speaking, is also a distant relative of Zhao Ling’er?

Since they rarely pass by, it’s not a bad idea to visit a relative.

However, when Lin Tiannan heard from his servant that Fang Zheng was going to Hidden Dragon Cave, he was startled and hastily came over to stop them.

”Doctor Fang, why are you going to Hidden Dragon Cave? To be honest, it’s full of venomous snakes, and there are yokai in there as well...”

”I know, that’s why I’m going to take a look, and maybe try to communicate with them and rescue those kidnapped girls...”

”This.......”

Facing Fang Zheng’s response, Lin Tiannan didn’t know what to say for a while. If he were just an ordinary doctor, he would naturally stop him. But Fang Zheng obviously had some strange powers, and he knew that such cultivators couldn’t be judged by common sense.

But to say that a distinguished guest came eagerly to help repel yokai without even eating... does that make sense?

”If that’s the case, I’ll accompany the Divine Doctor this time.”

Lin Tiannan definitely wouldn’t sit at home while watching Fang Zheng venture. Thus, he quickly decided to go, since the yokai issue had to be resolved sooner or later, it might as well be dealt with now.

Fang Zheng wasn’t concerned about Lin Tiannan’s suggestion; he was going for the Holy Land pilgrimage anyway. The group immediately set out for Hidden Dragon Cave. Fang Zheng brought Aika and Zhao Ling’er, while Lin Tiannan brought his daughter Lin Yueru. The five of them headed grandly towards the Hidden Dragon Cave at the foot of the mountain outside the City of Suzhou.

Hidden Dragon Cave is at the foot of the mountain outside the City of Suzhou. It takes ordinary people at least half a day on foot to get there, but the people with Fang Zheng were no ordinary folks. They moved quickly, reaching the destination in less than an hour.

”So this is the Hidden Dragon Cave? Doesn’t seem too far.”

Glancing at the cave ahead, Fang Zheng silently turned toward Lin Tiannan standing beside him.

”Lord Lin, you’re too lazy to venture out; who would’ve thought you’d have a ’homebody’ attribute...”

”Haha......”

Lin Tiannan certainly didn’t understand what Fang Zheng meant by ”homebody,” but from the context, he gathered that Fang Zheng was teasing him for never sorting out this place, even though it’s just a short walk from lunch, but Lin Tiannan couldn’t say much and just laughed it off, striding in with his longsword.

”These yokai have plagued the people for years, today see me clear them out!”

Dreams are ideal, but reality is cruel.

Originally, Lin Tiannan wanted to showcase his courage in front of Fang Zheng, as a chance to make amends. But fate was not on his side. They wandered around Hidden Dragon Cave for a while and saw no yokai, not even a single snake. It was as clean as if someone had swept it.

What’s going on?

Seeing the empty Hidden Dragon Cave, Lin Tiannan was puzzled; he had heard many say it was notorious for being infested with venomous snakes. That’s why he, a Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, never risked coming. If it were occupied by beasts, that would be one thing, but venomous snakes don’t engage directly; they hide and strike when you least expect.

If he, a dignified Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, were bitten by a snake, it would be a laughing matter. Moreover, his wife had been ill for years, so he had no time to deal with it, recruiting many warriors to eradicate them, but few returned alive......

However......

This isn’t right, is it???

Where are all the venomous snakes I was told about? I can’t even see a bat here!

What’s going on? Did all the Hidden Dragon Cave snakes go on vacation?

Lin Tiannan was baffled, but Fang Zheng seemed calm. He knew exactly where the snakes had gone—they simply ran away!

Being a Time Dragon, Fang Zheng naturally carries the aura of Dragon Might and Spiritual Energy with him. Although he repressed it intentionally, the deterrent effect on animals remained formidable. Lin Tiannan and the other humans couldn’t sense it, but for the snakes residing in Hidden Dragon Cave, they would flee as far as possible and likely never return due to psychological shadow.

So, Lin Tiannan came in high spirits with a sword intending to show his strength, yet couldn’t find a single target—it was quite embarrassing......

Fortunately, when they reached the depths of Hidden Dragon Cave, they finally saw a creature with a scythe, human upper body and snake lower body. Startled by the group’s arrival, this Snake Man loudly asked.

”Who are you, and why do you trespass my dwelling?”

”Insolent yokai!”

Seeing the Snake Man, Lin Tiannan finally found a target to vent his anger on, drew his sword, and roared.

”You and your kind seize village girls and terrorize the land, see my justice delivered as I vanquish you!”

”Pfft———!”

Initially, everything Lin Tiannan said was fine, but near the end, Fang Zheng nearly spat blood, then stared at Lin Tiannan in shock.

Dear Old Man, at your age, cosplaying as a Magical Girl is a bit too late, isn’t it!

Of course, Lin Tiannan couldn’t hear Fang Zheng’s inner mockery; he was already crossing swords with the Snake Man.

Though the Snake Man was a Fairy, Lin Tiannan’s status as Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch was well-earned. Initially, they exchanged blows, but soon the Snake Man began to lag. Seeing this, Lin Yueru excitedly encouraged her father, bouncing around cheering.

Conversely, Zhao Ling’er watched the fight, worry evident in her eyes.

”Clang!”

Indeed, after several more exchanges, Lin Tiannan roared, extending his finger to strike the Snake Man’s scythe with the One Yang Finger, sending it flying. Then he raised his longsword to strike down hard.

”Beast, meet your end!”

”Boom!!!”

However, unexpectedly, at that moment, a pitch-black giant sword engulfed in flames suddenly descended, planting itself between Lin Tiannan and the Serpent Demon. The intense heat forced both sides to retreat a few steps, their expressions changing upon seeing the giant sword.

”Who is it?”

”Alright, alright.”

As Lin Tiannan yelled, Fang Zheng clapped his hands and walked ahead, pulling out the pitch-black giant sword.

”That’s enough. Though it’s a yokai, having transformed into human form means it’s willing to communicate...”

Talking while looking at the Snake Man in front of him.

”You don’t mind if I ask you a few questions, do you?”