Lin Zhan, lost in thought, was bewildered by Adam's words: "What, did my mouth just get blessed?"
He then said to Adam, "Why are you everywhere? Be sensible and contact your dad quickly. You're a hostage now, understand?"
Turning to the Buddhist disciple, he added, "And you, stop playing poor. Everyone knows you baldies can rake in money. Hurry up and make a call, or I'll hand you over to the Celestial Masters' Mansion!"
Seeing Lin Zhan's threat, the Buddhist disciple, who had intended to play dumb, immediately caved when he heard about being handed over to the Celestial Masters' Mansion. That was a conflict of faiths! If those Taoist brats got their hands on him, they'd consider it a good deed if they didn't kill him.
With no other choice, he pulled out his communicator and called Master Sanmuha, saying, "Master, Lin Zhan has kidnapped me again. Send money quickly."
Master Sanmuha, who had been about to praise his disciple for being sensible, was utterly deflated by his words: "Disciple, you know our circumstances. Lin Xiaohei's kidnapping methods would bankrupt anyone."
Lin Zhan snatched the communicator and said to Sanmuha, "Old man, I'm in a good mood today. I'll show you how the business I organized is done."
He then tossed the communicator to the young Taoist Zhang Haoming, saying, "Come, give this unruly old fellow a real-time introduction. Remember to make me look handsome."
"Don't worry, brother, you're the most handsome," the young Taoist replied with a nod.
Lin Zhan walked over to Adam, who had just managed to contact his father, Thor. "Dad, Lin Zhan has kidnapped me again..."
Before Adam could finish, Thor interrupted, "Son, no need to say more. I expected this the moment I sent you to China. I've already prepared your ransom for the year. Hand the communicator to Lin Zhan."
Lin Zhan and the others were stunned by Thor's response. What kind of divine operation was this? They had been kidnapping people for years, but they had never encountered such a cooperative hostage.
"Hello, Mr. Thor. I apologize for the disturbance..." Lin Zhan began, but like Adam, he was cut off by Thor.
Thor's voice boomed, "Young friend Lin Zhan, I entrust my son to China's care. I apologize for the trouble you'll have looking after him for this year. I am willing to donate one million Lord-level crystal cores to the heroic soldiers of China resisting the myriad races."
Lin Zhan's eyes widened as he looked at everyone. "Holy cow, this Thor dad is quite generous! That's enough to form two million-man legions. Good heavens, it's almost as much as the protection fee Old Ancestor Hou Yi collects in one trip!"
Seeing everyone nod in agreement, he said to Thor, "Mr. Thor, we are deeply honored by your generous donation. Please rest assured, Adam will receive the best care and the safest environment in China."
Then, Thor's voice was heard speaking to Adam: "Son, if you need anything, tell Lin Zhan. This young man is quite principled. If you're short on money, just say the word. We're not short of cash. Your second uncle will deliver the protection fee to Lin Zhan tomorrow. Goodbye."
Adam looked at the disconnected communicator and turned to Lin Zhan, "Boss Lin, you see, I'm doing alright, aren't I?"
Lin Zhan quickly pulled Adam up and turned to He Dazhuang, "Old He, entertain him to the highest standard. Adam is now our organization's Golden VIP Plus Plus. Make sure the food and drinks are top-notch. Also, tell that old scoundrel Liu Taiping to waive all tuition fees and quickly prepare all his graduation certificates."
After arranging for Adam, Lin Zhan spoke to Sanmuha through the communicator, "Old bald, look at how his dad handles things. If you keep crying poor to me, I'll feed you to my Xiao Hei."
Xiao Hei, looking bewildered, protested, "Boss, I find him unappetizing. Why don't you feed Xiao Bao? Xiao Bao has a good appetite."
Xiao Bao, who was crunching on alloy bamboo, quickly chimed in, "Don't, boss. People from Yinsan aren't edible, they're poisonous. Feed Xiao Jin instead. Brother Snake is immune to all poisons and swallows his food whole."
Lin Zhan glared at them, "Get lost, you bunch of nuisances."
"Old bald, you just wait. I'll deal with that other one whose mouth is as stubborn as yours."
With that, Lin Zhan went over to Octavian and said, "Don't bother looking for anyone else. Just video call Caesar directly."
Lin Zhan then took out his communicator and directly called Di Xin. Upon connecting the video, Lin Zhan saw not only Di Xin but also the four Great Human Generals, Bai Qi, Wang Jian, Meng Tian, and the blond Caesar.
Lin Zhan chuckled, "Quite a gathering. It seems the Ancestors here are all aware of this."
Di Xin glanced at Lin Zhan and said, "Your great-uncle Xiao Hai came to me asking for the Xuan Niao Army's tiger tally, wanting to mobilize the entire Xuan Niao Army to attack that little blondie's homeland."
Ying Xuan also stuck his head out, saying, "Ancestor Meng Tian, I've also asked Ancestor Meng Yi to gather the Great Qin's elite soldiers. We're just waiting for you to decide before we cross the sea and start the fight."
Caesar said sternly to Lin Zhan, "I apologize, young friend Lin Zhan. My descendant has caused you trouble. I hope we can resolve internal human matters peacefully within the human race. Would that be acceptable?"
Lin Zhan shook his head, "No. I don't trust you. Rather than guard against your Caesar family stabbing me in the back at any moment, it's better to destroy your entire family. After all, only dead enemies are truly safe."
With that, Lin Zhan said to Lin Yi, "Cut down those bodyguards and attendants."
Lin Yi waved his hand, and the Lin family's death warriors drew their swords. Thirty heads fell instantly.
Seeing his attendants beheaded, Octavian wet his pants and cried out into the communicator, "Ancestor, save me!"
Lin Zhan looked coldly at Caesar, "I'll keep this brat to sacrifice to the banner. I'm giving you three days to go back and prepare. In three days, the Caesar family will be annihilated, and the Roman special zone will be destroyed. Of course, you can also surrender to the myriad races now. I'll give you time to withdraw from the human defense zone."
Caesar and the Human Kings fell silent. Lin Wufa and Liu Che, Liu Xiu, along with Liu Taiping, flew down. They looked at the people in the communicator and said, "Our Liu family, regardless of the outcome, will support Zhan'er's decision."
Lin Wufa also added, "Zhan'er, if you can spare them, please do. No matter what you decide, the Lin family will support you."
"Young friend Lin Zhan, countless sons of my Caesar family have died on the battlefield against the myriad races. We live as humans and die as human souls. I will not betray the human race. If the Caesar family commits mass suicide, can you spare the citizens of the Roman special zone?" Caesar asked, looking at the silent Human Kings, his voice strained.