C22 – The Vige Chief’s Thoughts


    “This system is outrageous!” Jiaang Lin thought to himself.


    Suddenly, a system beep echoed in his mind:


    Warning!


    Host, you must not question the system!


    Otherwise.


    I will kill you.


    “Kill!”


    The moment the chilling beep resonated within Jiaang Lin’s mind, he felt his soul quiver, followed by a bone-deep coldness.


    Instantly, Jiaang Lin was drenched in a cold sweat!


    He had never imagined that the system could possess a lethal function!


    If he misspoke, he might very well be erased by the system. How then could he aspire to be the number one in the world, or even across all nes?


    Novice Growth Gift Pack, would you like to open it now?


    Yes.


    No.


    The system beep rang out once more. This time, Jiaang Lin didn’t dare dy and promptly responded:


    “No!”


    “Immortal Master!”


    Out of nowhere, a chorus of high-pitched shouts rang out. Jiaang Lin turned toward the source of the noise and saw the old vige chief leading a throng of vigers!


    The old vige chief had awakened from his unconscious state, looking rejuvenated and his face aglow. Yet, his gaze towards Jiaang Lin was still brimming with profound reverence!


    In his moment of bewilderment, the old vige chief actually knelt before him!


    The vigers followed suit, some even ready to prostrate themselves!


    “Thank you, Immortal Master, for protecting North Mountain Vige!”


    Suddenly, it dawned on Jiaang Lin that the vigers were expressing their gratitude for his aid in driving off Qi Yuan and hispanions!


    “Without you, Immortal Master, our vige would have surely been thrown into turmoil by the ruffians from the Green Mountain Sect!”


    The old vige chief said, bowing deeply to Jiaang Lin.


    Jiaang Lin couldn’t possibly ept such an honor from so many people. In a sh, he activated his sprinting skill and sidestepped the gesture.


    When they looked up, Jiaang Lin had vanished. Confused, they turned and found Jiaang Lin standing right beside them!


    “Please, there’s no need for such formalities with me.”


    Jiaang Lin waved his hands dismissively and said, “Each of you is my elder and my lifesaver. Without your help, I might have perished at the jaws of a demonic beast. You all saved me first, so I, Jiaang Lin, am bound to repay your kindness. Please, don’t treat me with such formality!”


    After much effort, Jiaang Lin finally managed to convince the vigers. Seeing thest of them stand up, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    “Immortal Master, when will you be departing?” the old vige chief inquired, his voice quivering.


    “You’ve saved our vige too. Does this mean you’ll be leaving us?”


    Caught off guard by the question, Jiaang Lin turned to the vige chief and noticed his eyes flickering with concern, the muscles on his face twitching unnaturally. Using his skills, Jiaang Lin discerned the chief’s worries.


    “Vige Chief, you’re afraid I’ll leave, aren’t you?” Jiaang Lin asked, observing the old man’s face flush with embarrassment, despite his darkplexion.


    ?It seemed he had hit the nail on the head.