Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 461: Willing to Take the Bait?_1

That meant it could ignore the distance between realms. As long as Wang Zhan’s strength reached a certain level, with no need for a qualitative change, then the System could quickly help Wang Zhan glimpse the trump cards of those at the same strength and realm! After that, it would let him advance rapidly, overpowering his contemporaries. It might even be possible to directly create another existence like the current Wang Zhan: a formidable being nearly equal to or slightly less powerful than a Martial Emperor, yet stronger than any Martial King! This should be the System’s true, brilliant use. Ultimately, its purpose was to ensure there were no realm restrictions; everything would fall into place naturally.

Even Wang Zhan began to wonder: when he reached the maximum level, how much help could this System provide? Could he glimpse the truth of the next realm again?

Of course, Wang Zhan was not in a rush. A tool was just a tool; he needed to walk his own path step by step. Otherwise, who could be certain that when it was time for a skyscraper to rise from the ground, a sudden mistake with a single tiny brick wouldn’t cause the entire building to collapse?

However, while Wang Zhan was constantly mulling over these matters and starting to sort out the affairs of Quan State for his own reference—whether to aid Quan State, or to what extent he should—the Old Man manifested from mental energy on his shoulder suddenly asked, "Boy, I don’t believe you can just sit still. How about this: we go to Quan State now and see what it has become, alright?"

Wang Zhan looked at him slowly, his tone somewhat peculiar as he said, "Old fellow, I know you’re up to no good. Aren’t you afraid that I’ll swat you on the road, and then you’ll be gone?"

After all, their relationship wasn’t that good. Even with Qin Ying as a connection, Wang Zhan would absolutely not trust anyone she sent without reservation. That was true for Yu Lan, and true for Ku Zhu. Naturally, it was also true for this mysterious old man before him. Wang Zhan had concealed his intentions from Yu Lan, and he had hidden his true strength from Ku Zhu. So, towards a mysterious and clearly not-good Old Master Zao, how could Wang Zhan truly be polite?

After all, one could never truly know another’s heart. If Wang Zhan had chosen to accept everything carelessly from the start, then the most fitting end for him right now would be to find a mass grave by the roadside, kill himself, and give up all hope of living. Because such a person either lived without a care in the world or lived as if enduring one hell after another.

However, the Old Man laughed, his smile brilliant. "HEH HEH HEH, good boy! You’re the first person in many years to say they want to swat me dead! How about this, let’s give it a try. If you manage to swat me, I’ll listen to everything you say. Even if I die, I’ll have no complaints. But if you can’t kill me with a swat, you’ll have to follow my orders. How about it?"

Of course, Old Master Zao only said these words because Wang Zhan might seem like a negligible little Martial King in Qin Ying’s eyes. But only someone like him, who had lived for so long—long enough to become an old fox—could truly perceive the immense power hidden within Wang Zhan!

An eighteen-year-old powerhouse at the Martial Emperor Realm! How shocking was that! Although Wang Zhan hadn’t even touched the threshold of that level, using him as a Great Martial King was absolutely no problem! At this realm, in front of this old fellow, although he had only caught a glimpse of the details hidden about Wang Zhan, he immediately had an idea of Wang Zhan’s limits. According to the standards of ordinary Martial Kings, even if he were truly exhausted to the point of death, as long as his head didn’t fall off, he could quickly recover! In other words, this boy was like a mule—a powerful mule whose endurance at this stage seemed almost limitless.

Thus, this Old Man truly had the intention of scheming against Wang Zhan. However, no matter how much he schemed, he was mistaken about one thing. Wang Zhan was not some eighteen-year-old boy with a heart as pure as a lotus. He was, likewise, a figure who had experienced too much, seen too much, and had gradually become a young fox himself!

Therefore, facing the old fox’s blatant provocation and enticement, Wang Zhan’s expression didn’t even flicker; he was extraordinarily calm, merely giving him a cool glance. "Not interested."

"Heh!" The Great Uncle suddenly felt a surge of interest. A young man his age? Could he actually tolerate something that, while not causing any material loss, was a direct blow to his face? Is this kid even human?!

So, the Great Uncle immediately mocked Wang Zhan, "A young man your age, but with a mindset like mine, an old fellow practically with one foot in the grave—it truly is a wonder that girl can even tolerate you..."

Little did he know, Wang Zhan simply answered nonchalantly, "Sorry, I’m only eighteen this year..."

The Great Uncle had just finished chiding Wang Zhan for not being youthfully reckless! And Wang Zhan directly hit him with the stark fact: compared to this Old Man, he, this "kid," was truly only eighteen!

But that wasn’t all. Wang Zhan immediately continued, "Besides, this isn’t being old-mannish; it’s called being mature. What’s more, you’re already a decrepit Old Master Zao, so why are you worrying about the love affairs of young people? Hmph."

This was the blatant mockery from a winner in life, one with a beauty by his side and a hidden love.

"I...!" The Great Uncle’s face froze, and he was about to erupt in anger. Even an old fellow like him, who had little contact with the internet world, understood Wang Zhan’s intentions. Wang Zhan was clearly pointing at his nose and mocking him: Single dog!

PUFF! At that moment, the Old Man felt like he had coughed up a mouthful of blood. Of course, if he could actually cough up blood, the Old Man would have spat it all directly onto Wang Zhan’s face without hesitation. After all, even if he suffered a loss, he’d rather lose half than surrender outright. However, he truly hadn’t expected that after Qin Ying left, this boy would become so sharp-tongued, as if a seal had been broken, revealing this current demeanor that showed no respect for elders or care for the young. Not only was he not the least bit welcoming, but his attitude towards the Old Man’s arrival was also ambivalent, as if he couldn’t care less whether he stayed or left.

But before he could retort, he heard Wang Zhan say, "Me what? Don’t even think about it. I grew up with my mom in Chu State; we’ve never lost a war of words."

Wang Zhan stated calmly, directly causing any lingering indignation in the Old Man’s heart to completely dissipate.

Damn! So it’s a family tradition! Looks like it’s best for me to just admit defeat. After all, even if he had read countless books and encountered countless people, how could he compare to the innate verbal Talent that some of those rascals possessed...?

And so, the Great Uncle suddenly realized with sorrow: Aiya! I could probably beat this kid in a fight. But to resort to that would make me seem too unskilled! But if we don’t fight, just relying on words, it seems I can’t bluff this kid either... Look at this, now I don’t even have the standing to banter with this kid anymore.

So, an idea struck the Great Uncle, and he immediately said to Wang Zhan, "Don’t you want to know what the situation in Quan State is now? And why those beasts gathered to cause such a massive incident?"

Wang Zhan remained unmoved. "So what?"

The scheming Old Master Zao immediately cackled, "HEH HEH HEH! Ask me! The moment I saw those creatures, I recognized which group was commanding them! If you go to Quan State with me now to take a look, I’ll tell you all about it!"

Suddenly, Wang Zhan’s gaze sharpened, like a needle pricking Old Master Zao, as he thought, He knows?

He then tacitly acknowledged it to some extent. There was no helping it; Wang Zhan’s innate conditions were poor, incomparable to these prominent figures from powerful backgrounds.

Of course, thinking was one thing, teasing was another; some mental pressure still had to be applied. But this Old Master Zao was, after all, a powerful figure who had reached this level, and even a rare expert in mental energy martial arts. How could he possibly not withstand a single gaze from Wang Zhan? So, he let Wang Zhan remain silent, just watching him quietly. Old Master Zao merely smirked, letting Wang Zhan understand. This old fellow was right. In terms of this kind of profound knowledge, how could these old fellows be like Wang Zhan—completely clueless about most things, only able to survive long-term by relying on others’ information channels?

So, this time, the Great Uncle was firmly in control, like an angler waiting for a bite. Full of sinister cackles, insidious and cunning, with a cryptic and meaningful look on his face, he truly didn’t say another word. He just waited for Wang Zhan to take the bait. Of course, this was one of the few pieces of bait he had left that could hook a big fish like Wang Zhan. However, even he wasn’t sure if Wang Zhan would take the bait.

So, after a few more breaths, Wang Zhan finally asked, an amused smile on his face and his eyes fixed intently on the Great Uncle, "Then you have to tell me first, why must I rush to Quan State at this time? Qin Ying also mentioned it earlier. I don’t believe you’re being so kind as to want to help me succeed."