"I promised to give the Tang Sect 1 billion yuan, on the condition that they take me in and guarantee my life."

Ye Tianyu said.

Lin Fan noticed that Ye Tianyu wasn't lying.

"You're giving the Tang Sect 1 billion? Do you have 1 billion?" Lin Fan asked.

Ye Tianyu said, "I do. Li Huashan, before he died, told me a secret account that only he knew about. If he hadn't told me, once he died, no one would ever have known, and the money inside would never see the light of day. Originally, Li Huashan entrusted me to give the money to the eldest daughter, but..."

Lin Fan said, "But you're using it to buy your own life."

Ye Tianyu blushed: "I had no choice, after all, the trouble I'm in was also because of her. Isn't it fair for me to use this money to save my own skin? And the eldest daughter won't starve without this money."

Lin Fan: "..."

It was difficult for him to say Ye Tianyu was wrong. If it were him, and 1 billion could save his life, would he also take it without hesitation?

Ye Tianyu gave a wry smile and said, "I've said everything I need to say. Are you satisfied now? I haven't lied to you about a single thing."

Lin Fan said, "Yeah, I understand. Next, I'll hand you over to the police. What happens after that is up to them. My task is just to bring you back."

Saying this, Lin Fan stepped forward, swiftly relocating Ye Tianyu's dislocated shoulder with a couple of moves.

The severe pain in Ye Tianyu's shoulder immediately diminished. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Brother, what's your motive here? You're not a cop, and you call yourself a good citizen. What do you gain from handing me over to the police? Nothing, not a single penny. You're toiling away in this mountain forest in the middle of the night, aren't you shortchanging yourself?" Ye Tianyu said.

Lin Fan said, "What are you trying to say?"

Ye Tianyu said, "How about this, just pretend you never saw me and let me go. I'll pay you; name your price."

Lin Fan laughed, "Is it really that easy."

Seeing that Lin Fan seemed interested, Ye Tianyu was pleased and said, "How about this, brother, I'll give you 5 million, how's that? You'll never earn this much in your life, right?"

He noticed that Lin Fan's clothing wasn't fancy and judged him to be quite poor, so 5 million should be enough to tempt him.

Lin Fan wiped his brow and said, "You're giving the Tang Sect 1 billion, but only offering me 5 million?"

Ye Tianyu gave an awkward smile and said, "Brother, it's out of my hands. I've already promised the Tang Sect 1 billion, and I'm not left with much. How about you give me a price, and I'll consider it."

Lin Fan said, "Give me the 1 billion, and I'll let you go."

Ye Tianyu was shocked, his face paling, "Brother, you're pushing me into a fire pit. I've already promised the Tang Sect 1 billion. If I don't pay them, they'll come for my life. At that point, I'll have two Hidden Sects after me, and the police chasing me too. How long do you think I can survive?"

Lin Fan said, "Then sorry, I'll have to hand you over to the police."

Ye Tianyu quickly said, "Brother, don't do this, we can negotiate. If I go back to prison, it's like waiting to get killed in a barrel. I won't last long there."

His enemies already knew he was in prison and would certainly try to kill him.

The only way out now was to bribe Lin Fan, get him to hand him over to the Tang Sect disciples, then he'd give the 1 billion to the Tang Sect. Only joining the Tang Sect could save his life.

The key now was whether he could buy off Lin Fan.

"Brother, why don't you name a price, something you find acceptable. I really can't give you 1 billion, how about 10 million?" Ye Tianyu said.

Lin Fan clearly looked poor, and 10 million was already like winning the lottery twice. Surely, he wouldn't be dissatisfied!

Lin Fan said, "If you can't give the 1 billion, then forget it. Look, it's nearly dawn, time to head back."

Ye Tianyu was frustrated and anxious; this poor guy was really asking for the moon. He said, "Brother, take my advice, take the 10 million, and nothing will happen. If I gave you 1 billion, you couldn't handle it all. Think about it, if you take the 1 billion, would the Tang Sect let you go? Why invite trouble for yourself for no reason? If you hand me over to the police now, the Tang Sect still won't let you off. The plan I'm offering is good for both of us, good for me, and good for you. What do you think?"

Lin Fan shook his head and said, "I don't think so. If I let you go, I'm aiding an escapee, that breaks the law. I'm not going to break the law for 10 million, it's not worth it. As for the Tang Sect causing trouble for me, they can try. I wouldn't mind smashing their entire hideout."

"Huh?"

Ye Tianyu looked at Lin Fan in surprise. Wow, Lin Fan really dared to speak; to smash the Tang Sect?

Ye Tianyu said, "Brother, I admit you have skills, but to say you'll smash the Tang Sect, that's just too arrogant. Do you even know the Tang Sect's strength? Is it something you can just smash?"

Lin Fan said, "That's not something you need to worry about."

Ye Tianyu was about to cry; Lin Fan was too wild, really disregarding the Tang Sect, there was no way to intimidate him.

He had no choice but to continue discussing money with Lin Fan, gritting his teeth: "Brother, how about this, I really can't give you 1 billion, but I'll give you 100 million, no more!"

This was his last card.

100 million, a full ten times 10 million, surely Lin Fan would be tempted now?

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Oh come on, I was just messing with you."

Ye Tianyu was stunned, "Messing with me?"

Lin Fan said, "When I said I wanted you to give me 1 billion, I was just joking. Even if you offered me 1 billion, I wouldn't agree; I don't need the money."

What?

Ye Tianyu was dumbfounded, what did Lin Fan mean by not needing the money? That was 1 billion, and Lin Fan dismissed it so casually as not needing it?

"Who exactly are you?" Ye Tianyu couldn't help but ask. He was extremely curious, who could not need 1 billion?

But Lin Fan didn't answer him, looking up to check the sky, "It's getting late, time to go back."

Ye Tianyu said, "Wait, brother, let's discuss..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Lin Fan punched him. His vision went black, and he lost consciousness.

Lin Fan picked him up with one hand, effortlessly like holding a wild rabbit, and then clung to the cliff with one hand, leaving this Half Mountain slope.

Half an hour later.

Lin Fan, carrying Ye Tianyu, returned to the mountain forest.

The forest was dense; once someone entered, it was easy to get lost, like walking into a maze, turning for hours without finding a way out, and possibly dying trapped in the mountains.

Fortunately, Lin Fan wasn't an ordinary person. He possessed top-tier Insight, remembered every path taken by heart, and could now return by the same route.

He had figured out the ins and outs of the situation and the forces involved tonight. By now, everyone would have gathered in this forest, and it was time to wrap things up.