The Dumbfounded Sea God, Little Witch Ning Rongrong

The Auspicious Beast was dumbfounded too. It lowered its head to look at its claws, then looked up at the sky, its face saying, "I have no idea what's going on either."

The next second, a golden vertical eye slowly opened at the center of its forehead, like a heavenly eye opening, directly establishing a connection with Lin Fan's Eye of Destiny.

Scarlet King and Bear Lord rushed over as well. Scarlet King's three dog heads shook wildly. "We're screwed! The Auspicious Beast isn't going to be hurt, is it?!"

Bear Lord scratched his head. "How about... we follow the pillar of light and take a look?"

But before they could move, the rose-gold pillar of light suddenly dispersed. The strange phenomenon around the Auspicious Beast completely calmed down as well, as if nothing had happened.

The Auspicious Beast blinked and looked down at its claws. "...Doesn't seem like anything changed?"

Bi Ji let out a sigh of relief. "It's fine as long as you're okay. You scared me to death."

Elsewhere, Lin Fan suddenly sneezed.

"Who's cursing me?" He rubbed his nose, then broke into a grin. "Forget it. I made a killing anyway!"

Meanwhile, a flood of information surged into the Auspicious Beast's mind, all of it memories and abilities from Lin Fan's side.

"Fuck, I'm bound to someone?!" The Auspicious Beast was stunned.

"Bound? What kind of binding? Bound to whom?" Bi Ji asked nervously.

"A binding of fate. A human called Lin Fan... He has something called a system..." The Auspicious Beast scratched its head.

The other Fierce Beasts: ???

What the hell was a system?!

God Realm.

The Evil God and Asura God sprang from their divine thrones at the same time, their expressions as if they had seen a ghost.

"My mark was tampered with?!" The Evil God smashed the armrest with one slap.

Asura God stared at Lin Fan, who was wrapped in golden light on the illusory screen, the corner of his mouth twitching. "What that kid is holding... is the Sea God's Trident?!"

Though it was a knockoff, that dense Sea God aura could not be faked—this was outright burglary!

"Sea God!" The Twin God Kings spoke in unison, then teleported away from the divine hall the next second, charging murderously toward the Sea God Temple.

At that moment, Sea God Poseidon was staring blankly at the screen.

"No... where did this thing come from?!" His eyes widened as he looked at the Pseudo Sea God's Trident in Lin Fan's hand, his mind buzzing.

Though it was an imitation, it really did carry traces of his divine power and could even manipulate water elements—how was this any different from openly pirating his patent?!

Though it was not a divine artifact, it could still be considered a pseudo-divine artifact!

Just as Poseidon was about to start cursing, a thunderous boom suddenly erupted outside the temple. The entire Sea God Temple shook three times.

Dark clouds churned outside the Sea God Temple, lightning exploded, and a blood-red figure slowly emerged.

"Damn..." Sea God's expression changed. "Asura God? Why are you here? And why are you so full of Killing Intent?"

"Poseidon!" The Evil God King suddenly appeared, his face black as the bottom of a pot. "You'd better explain why the inheritors of Asura and me possess your divine artifact."

"That's right!" Asura God's Killing Intent soared into the sky, and the Asura Blood Sword in his hand hummed. "Evil and I have both left marks. Any god could see them! You'd better explain yourself clearly, or we'll take this to the God Realm Committee!"

"I'm innocent!" Poseidon nearly jumped up. "How the hell would I know where that kid got the Sea God's Trident?! My divine artifact has been pirated too!"

"Don't pin this on me the moment you arrive! I'm even more confused than you are! I don't know who that kid is, and my divine artifact is clearly still hanging on Sea God Island, yet the thing in his hand can manipulate water elements?! If that isn't piracy, then what is?!"

At that moment, Lin Fan on the screen raised his hand and swung the Pseudo Sea God's Trident. A Golden Halo rippled out, instantly trapping three Titled Douluo and rendering them unable to move.

"This soul skill... Unfixed Wind Waves?!" Sea God's pupils contracted, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

Damn it!

Even his divine skill had been stolen!

The Evil God King sneered. "Heh, and you still say it wasn't you? Unfixed Wind Waves is your signature skill, yet some snot-nosed brat can use it casually?"

Asura God narrowed his eyes. "The divine consciousness you reported leaving in the lower realm to the God Realm Committee was never triggered. Poseidon, did you secretly descend to teach him?"

"My ass I did!" Poseidon was so furious that his beard stood on end. "I was sleeping peacefully in the Sea God Temple when you two suddenly came knocking! I want to know where that kid came from too!"

The three God Kings stared at the screen in unison. Lin Fan had the Pseudo Sea God's Trident slung over his shoulder, wearing an infuriatingly smug smile. "So? Not bad, right?"

The Evil God King clenched his fists until they cracked. "Releasing divine consciousness into the lower realm without reporting it is punishable. Confess!"

The Twin God Kings had completely forgotten that they themselves had secretly sent divine consciousness down to the mortal world.

Lin Fan put away the Lava Python's corpse and stored his Soul Tool, his movements clean and efficient.

"My Young Master, what are you planning to do now?!" Xue Ying helplessly held her forehead as she watched Lin Fan's leisurely expression.

"The mission's finished, so naturally it's vacation time." Lin Fan stretched lazily, smiling as if it were perfectly justified. "No one said I had to report back the instant I finished."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's mouth twitched. "Aren't you afraid the Pope..."

"Afraid of what? She's busy." Lin Fan waved his hand and turned to leave. "See you in a month!"

See you in a month, my ass!

The three Titled Douluo immediately followed him.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed. Lin Fan strolled through the streets of Heaven Dou City, looking at the bustling crowds and dazzling shops, and could not help sighing. "As expected of the imperial capital. It's far more prosperous than Nuoding City."

As he walked, a sweet, rich fragrance drifted over. His eyes lit up, and he followed the scent into a pastry shop. Pointing at the last Rose Pastry in the display case, he said, "Boss, I'll take that!"

"Hold it!" A fair hand suddenly reached over and pressed down on the pastry box before him.

Lin Fan turned and met a pair of lively eyes. The girl wore a pale pink dress, her long hair cascading down her back. Her chin was slightly raised, her entire face declaring, "You dare snatch something this young lady wants?"

"I was here first." Lin Fan raised a brow. "And who are you to be so arrogant?"

"But it's in my hands now." The girl shook the box, a crafty smile on her face. "The rules in Heaven Dou City are simple: the highest bidder gets it—I'll pay double!"

The owner rubbed his hands together and smiled apologetically. "Young master, why don't you give way? Miss Ning is a regular customer..."

Ning?

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes, then suddenly grinned. "Fine, you can have it." He let go without hesitation and turned to leave.

Ning Rongrong froze. She had thought she would need to argue for a while and had even prepared to crush him with soul coins, but she had not expected him to give in so readily. Yet the next second, the box in her hand suddenly felt lighter—the Rose Pastry had vanished!

When she looked up again, Lin Fan was already standing three steps away, the pastry firmly clenched between his teeth. He mumbled, "Thanks for paying for me."

"You—!" Ning Rongrong stamped her foot in anger. "Shameless!"

"Takes one to know one." Lin Fan swallowed the pastry in two or three bites and turned to disappear into the crowd.

How could Ning Rongrong let it go? Lifting her skirt, she chased after him. "Stop! Do you know who I am?!"

She had snuck out to play after skipping class, so naturally, she had not brought anyone with her.