The Clown

Chapter 278: The Clown

His solemn expression became a smile.

The swift change in Qin Ran's expression startled Simons beside him.

"2567?"

"Are you all right?"

The potion maker asked hurriedly.

At the same time, he took out the [Calming Potion] he carried with him.

"I'm fine. I just suddenly realized how funny it was that I'd let the name of the Shepherds of the Dead frighten me!"

Qin Ran declined with a smile.

He said.

"At their peak, the Shepherds of the Dead might have ranked alongside the Five Great Societies! But that was at their peak. Lei wiped them out thirty years ago. Even if they've spent thirty years rebuilding, they could only have recovered a fraction of their strength. Otherwise, they wouldn't have waited until Lei disappeared to show themselves!"

"Or rather... Lei and the Five Great Societies have all disappeared. With such a perfect opportunity, they still haven't openly swallowed up the other Mystery Side factions. They've merely sent me an invitation. What does that tell us?"

Qin Ran looked at Simons.

"They lack confidence?"

Simons guessed.

"Exactly. They lack confidence!"

"The Shepherds of the Dead aren't confident they can conquer the Mystery Side in one stroke, even without Lei and the Five Great Societies around. So they need to make an intimidating first impression!"

"And as the person Lei prophesied about, I'm their ideal target."

Qin Ran nodded.

"But even weakened, they're still a force to be reckoned with. 2567, you must be careful when facing the Shepherds of the Dead, especially their ability to use the dead!"

Simons warned him.

"Don't worry!"

"I value my life very much."

"How did Lei disappear?"

"What exactly happened?"

Qin Ran put away his smile and asked seriously.

This question had troubled him ever since he read the