Dashing Student Chapter 980: Standing Up for Justice

The frenzied Rock Bear was slain with one sword strike, as Chen Nan waved to retrieve the Demon Suppressing Sword, he couldn’t help but cough twice: "Cough, cough..."

The girl behind him stared blankly at all this, still somewhat unable to believe that the Rock Bear, which had pushed them to a dead end, was so easily killed.

The sound of coughing brought her back to her senses, and with a touch of apprehension, she stepped forward, bowing deeply to Chen Nan.

"Thank you, senior, for saving my life."

Chen Nan waved his hand dismissively and said calmly, "It’s just the duty of the strong to protect the weak, no need for thanks."

After speaking, he walked over to the Rock Bear’s body and carefully inspected it, discovering a mark around its neck, clearly indicating a collar worn for many years.

"Just as I thought."

He muttered to himself, having suspected the appearance of this Rock Bear was peculiar, as its cultivation was too high.

If there truly were such a powerful Rock Bear, this area for a thousand miles should be its territory, how could there be so many low-tier demon beasts?

Now it seems this Rock Bear was clearly someone’s tamed beast.

The girl suppressed her grief and approached Uncle Fu’s body, carefully gathering the corpse, tears flowing down like beads on a broken string.

The two cultivators who had previously fled returned upon seeing the threat resolved, treating Chen Nan with utmost respect.

Even though they sensed Chen Nan’s aura was only at the Third Layer of Foundation Establishment, the scene of him killing the Rock Bear suggested he was undoubtedly a powerful body cultivator!

To easily slay a Rock Bear, he was perhaps only a step away from the Golden Core Stage, how could they dare to offend him?

"Thank you, senior, for your help."

Chen Nan shot them a cold glance, although one could argue self-interest comes first, their choice to flee in that situation left him somewhat disdainful.

The two cultivators, guessing the reason, smiled awkwardly twice.

"Senior, don’t misunderstand, we aren’t acquainted with that girl, we just happened upon her."

"We are from the Wang Family of Qingzhou, here seeking a cultivator named Chen Nan, has senior seen him?"

Chen Nan was slightly surprised, never expecting the Wang Family’s cultivators would find their way here.

"Haven’t heard of him, I’ve been cultivating here, who is this Chen Nan?"

He intended to probe them, and indeed, the two cultivators began to speak.

"Senior might not know, but Chen Nan is a despicable person who killed a prodigy of our Wang Family, committing various evils and making enemies everywhere."

"Besides our Wang Family, even Master Wujue, Master Xuanming, and Master Liu Shenyan have joined forces to issue a bounty; capturing Chen Nan nets you a hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones and various rewards!"

Chen Nan drew a breath of cold air, a hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones equated to ten billion low-grade Spirit Stones, the bounty was undeniably staggering, achieving it would be akin to soaring to great heights.

"Could this Chen Nan be so formidable? To warrant such a high bounty."

A Wang Family cultivator waved his hand repeatedly: "Of course not, this person is merely at the seventh layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage, but is treacherous and skilled in ambushes, making him difficult to handle."

"However, even Yama Hall has accepted the bounty, I believe he won’t be able to hide for long."

"Yama Hall? That’s quite troublesome." Chen Nan frowned deeply, having heard of Yama Hall’s notorious reputation before, being targeted by them was certainly not good news.

"Senior, if there’s nothing else, we will take our leave, we must search other places as ordered by our family elders, to scour every corner."

The two Wang Family cultivators cupped their hands in salute before turning to leave, only to be grabbed by the hair suddenly.

"I never said you could leave."

Beneath the icy mask, no expression could be seen, yet the voice was as cold as frost, sending shivers down the spine.

Chen Nan suddenly exerted force, slamming the heads of the two cultivators to the ground, his hands curved into claws, fingertips abruptly transforming into sharp blades, piercing directly into their hearts.

"You... you’re of the Demon Clan..."

The two Wang Family cultivators widened their eyes, yet could only watch as Chen Nan pulled out their hearts and crushed them in his hands!

They died ignorant that the Chen Nan they cursed just now stood before them, how could he let them go?

Chen Nan wasn’t so merciful!

"Wang Family, this is just a bit of interest."

He snorted coldly, his heart filled with hatred for the Wang Family; were it not for them, how could there be a united manhunt?

Even Yama Hall’s assassins were involved, it was clear that once he made a mistake, there would be an endless pursuit.

Chen Nan retracted the Heavenly Fox Form, turning slowly to look at the girl, the only witness present. Naturally, the easiest course was to eliminate her.

The girl was scared out of her wits, unable to comprehend why her rescuer would suddenly resort to killing, so frightened that she even forgot to cry.

Under Chen Nan’s icy gaze, the girl had an epiphany and slid to her knees before him.

"Senior, I am Yinyin, a priestess from the Moon Tower Dong Village, and I want to invite you to join our village!"

The sudden change made Chen Nan’s mouth twitch, unexpectedly, this little girl was quick-witted.

What surprised him even more was that this little girl was from Heavenly Border Village, no wonder she could use Gu Insects.

The vast mountains within Lingyue State were collectively called Heavenly Border.

Numerous villages of varying sizes inhabited Heavenly Border.

Living amidst high mountains and dense forests, constantly dealing with poisonous insects and demon beasts, villagers were adept in using Gu, poisons, and beast taming.

Furthermore, the people of Heavenly Border villages were quite xenophobic, preferring to remain secluded.

"Why should I join your village? Give me a reason, cough, cough..."

Chen Nan couldn’t help but cough twice again, appearing just like an unwell person.

Yinyin discreetly breathed a sigh of relief, at least it wasn’t an immediate rejection, indicating there was still hope.

"Senior, although our Moon Tower Dong Village is the smallest in Heavenly Border, it possesses a precious site, the Crescent Spring, which can refine the body and enhance aptitudes, available for your use."

"I hear senior seems to be injured, our villagers excel at finding Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and are sure to procure sufficient Spiritual Medicine for you."

Her sincerity made Chen Nan truly consider it.

With several Nascent Soul Stage masters and Yama Hall searching for him, merely hiding wasn’t a long-term solution. Joining a small faction, avoiding attention, seemed fitting.

Before him, Yinyin and her Moon Tower Dong Village seemed quite suitable.

"Alright, I can agree," Chen Nan slightly narrowed his eyes, "But first tell me, who is pursuing you?"

Yinyin’s heart raced in shock, keeping her head down, too afraid to meet Chen Nan’s eyes.

"Senior, what pursuit? Wasn’t it just bad luck running into this Rock Bear?"

"Heh," Chen Nan laughed coldly, "This Rock Bear was clearly tamed, the imprint of a Beast Taming Ring remains on its neck."

"Did you really think I’m so easily deceived?"