Chapter 464: Chapter 463: Your Opponent Is Us!
Elder Gong rubbed his eyes again: "Where is it?"
The little paperman at this moment looked like someone who had lost a fight, desperately trying to find proof, and wanting someone to back them up.
It stretched its leg forward and pointed with its hand: "Right here, such a big cut!"
Minister Duan stretched his neck and finally saw that at the place the little paperman pointed at, there was a small crack about the size of a pinhole.
Minister Duan’s initially worried expression suddenly turned somewhat speechless.
It’s not that he wanted to say the little paperman was delicate.
It’s just that these people, during missions, even if they broke an arm, would grit their teeth and persevere, none cried as miserably as the little paperman did.
It scared him into thinking the little paperman had really run into something serious.
"Dear ancestor, please stop wailing!"
Minister Duan didn’t even realize he was genuinely afraid that Yun Ran would be summoned by the little paperman’s cries.
Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly felt his vision blur. Fixing his gaze, goodness gracious, four more little papermen had appeared around him.
Even though he didn’t know how far the chaotic stone pile was from there, the speed at which these four little papermen arrived was way too fast—it definitely qualified as instantaneous teleportation.
Arriving with such aggression, they surrounded everyone, hands on their hips, looking like they could take them all out in one swoop.
Minister Duan truly felt numb at this point, quickly stepping forward to mediate: "Misunderstanding, all just a misunderstanding..."
The injured little paperman immediately flew from Elder Gong’s side to Minister Duan, presenting its injured foot to him.
It said in earnest: "It’s not a misunderstanding, I am really injured."
Minister Duan: ...
He decided from now on, whether it was Yun Ran or Yun Ran’s magic artifact, he’d stay far away from them—each and every one of them is an ancestor, and they’re too difficult to serve!
Xu Wen discreetly hid his trembling hand behind his back, looking straight at the four other little papermen that had suddenly appeared.
If six little papermen attacked him simultaneously, he didn’t stand a chance of winning.
Especially knowing these little papermen weren’t created by some malicious person, he wasn’t as blindly furious as before.
After thinking it over, he fished out a withered-looking plant from his pocket and extended it outward.
"Earlier, I didn’t understand your identities, this is to make amends."
Everyone: ...
Isn’t this a bit inconsistent with your previous attitude of attacking at the slightest disagreement, and your current reasonable attitude?
But glancing at the little papermen watching intently from the sidelines, they immediately thought this behavior seemed normal.
The injured little paperman flew over, snatched the dried plant from Xu Wen’s hand, looked at it, then nodded and tied it to its waist.
"Alright, you’re forgiven~"
The Special Administration Bureau crowd was left looking at one another, never expecting the little paperman to be so unprincipled.
However, this did give them a hint that if they inadvertently offended the little papermen in the future, offering a gift in apology could work.
Seeing that it was no longer related to the little papermen, Elder Gong stepped forward, introduced himself, and explained the purpose of their visit.
Xu Wen stayed calm initially.
A man who had experienced life’s ups and downs, he thought that arriving at the final stages of his life left no incidents capable of breaking his defenses.
But upon hearing that these people were from the Special Administration Bureau Headquarters.
And they had traced him due to a previous curse from his junior sister involving the Luo Family, Xu Wen’s expression changed subtly.
Elder Gong watched Xu Wen’s expression closely as he spoke.
The idol filter holds no power against serious matters.
Based on information from the Northeast Branch, Elder Gong instinctively believed Xu Wen’s Dao Heart was long destroyed, otherwise, he wouldn’t have made such foolish decisions.
Seeing Xu Wen’s expression change for real, Elder Gong’s heart sank, indicating Xu Wen was aware of these matters.
Despite many high-ranking officials at the Special Administration Bureau, particularly those from Mystical Sect families, not caring much for the common folk, nor bothering themselves with their well-being.
Yet, they would not stand idly by as someone among them destroys an entire family for personal gain using curses.
In that moment, Elder Gong’s idol filter for Xu Wen shattered completely.
No matter what, from the day one enters the Xuan Sect, unless they fall into becoming an Evil Cultivator, they shouldn’t be so oblivious to right and wrong.
Minister Duan noticed Elder Gong’s attitude shift and promptly grew alert.
Until Elder Gong intentionally remarked that the person commissioned by the Luo Family had gone to the chaotic stone pile area.
Xu Wen suddenly became agitated: "What did you say!"
At this point, without needing Elder Gong’s guidance, everyone noticed Xu Wen’s abnormal condition, and they all retreated a few steps, simultaneously pulling out their magic artifacts.
Yet Elder Gong seemed oblivious to Xu Wen’s change, and spoke with a tone carrying a hint of pride.
"Not only did that person find the chaotic stone pile, but they also know that it’s the sealing place of the Evil God Avatar.
With her there, all the death energy and evil energy in these mountains are child’s play, and these little papermen are her magic artifacts..."
This statement seemed to hit Xu Wen right in the lungs, causing his whole demeanor to shift as if he was someone else, his eyes turning completely blood-red.
"Shut up! Shut up!"
As his words fell, Xu Wen emitted a terrifying murderous aura, striking fiercely at Elder Gong.
"Retreat!"
Elder Gong’s face remained calm, immediately issuing the command for others to retreat.
He himself took out a defensive shield, intending to take Xu Wen’s deadly hit head-on.
In his mind, he was calculating the chances, considering if he fought to the death, how long he could hold off Xu Wen, and how much time he could buy for the others.
Minister Duan and the others from the Special Administration Bureau found it hard to bear but had no choice but to comply with the command, turning away and fleeing.
Someone had to survive to report back the situation about Xu Wen’s issues.
The little papermen beside them looked a bit bewildered, weren’t things fine a moment ago, why did a few words lead to a fight now?
However, being on Elder Gong’s side now, seeing the old man’s murderous intent formerly, they naturally couldn’t just watch.
"The master said that old codger is really bad, turns out it’s true, he just apologized to us, now he’s attacking people again!"
"Hey, old man, catch this!"
"Your opponents are us!"
"Don’t kill Elder Gong, if you cause us to be scolded by the master, you’re dead meat!"
...
Six little papermen spoke simultaneously, the surroundings immediately became noisy.
Elder Gong did not expect the little papermen to rush over and take the deadly hit for him.
But soon his face turned pale as white, as a ball of flame directly swallowed all six little papermen.
A shrill cry echoed around: "No!"