"What... can do anything?"
Upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, the handsome young man who had spoken first looked slightly bewildered, then burst into laughter, pointing at Yang Zhen and saying, "You're not that old, but you've got quite the nerve. Tell me, what can you do?"
Yang Zhen grinned, seemingly oblivious to the mockery on the young man's face, and said seriously, "I can do a little bit of everything. Just let me do whatever you need. I'm not bragging, you might really need me."
The young cultivator, at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm Perfection, glanced arrogantly at Yang Zhen and asked, "Do you know who we are?"
Yang Zhen was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Haven't you asked me yet?"
The young cultivator laughed heartily and said, "You're putting on quite a show. If you don't know who we are, why have you come looking for us?"
Yang Zhen was genuinely stunned this time. Who the hell came looking for you?
If you weren't the only group of people within a hundred miles, no one would waste their time with you.
Seeing the bewildered expression on Yang Zhen's face, the young man was taken aback and asked in surprise, "You really don't know us?"
Yang Zhen clicked his tongue in amazement, and suddenly realized why he always looked down on the disciples of these great lineages. Not only were they arrogant, but they also seemed to have forgotten who they were, asking everyone they met if they knew who they were. Who knows who you are?
This is a difficult question to answer. If we say we know each other, these people will only become more smug. They'll say, "Look, look! We knew he was a toad trying to eat swan meat." If we say we don't know each other, they'll get upset, acting like, "How dare you not know us? You still have the nerve to live!"
Yang Zhen's question stumped the young man, and Yang Zhen two stared at each other, neither knowing how to respond.
Seeing the increasingly bewildered and frustrated look on the young man's face, Yang Zhen outwardly maintained an honest and simple demeanor, but inwardly he was practically bursting with laughter. Damn it, this Sage of Saunter is simply the nemesis of rich, handsome, and rich guys like you.
At this moment, the young woman, whose expression was calm and who resembled a fairy from the mortal realm, a Celestial Phenomenon Realm Perfection cultivator who was just a step away from breaking through to the Half-Step Great Saint stage, said, "Senior Brother Bo Tai, why make things difficult for a pitiful person?"
As she spoke, the young woman approached Yang Zhen Yang Zhen, glanced at his dusty and disheveled face as if she hadn't seen his features clearly, sighed, and said, "In the midst of this great upheaval, countless Rogue Cultivator lost their lives. Even those who were fortunate enough to find a place to slumber, how many never awoke, forever sleeping amidst this tumultuous world? What is your name?"
Yang Zhen grinned, his face as honest and simple as the older brother next door surnamed Wang, and said, "My name is Yang Tieniu, young lady, you can just call me Tiedan, that's what my friends call me."
Pfft!
The fairy maiden, momentarily stunned, couldn't help but chuckle. Feng Yan Wu Bian gave Yang Zhen a slight glare and questioned, "Is that really your name?"
Yang Zhen was taken aback, scratched his head, and said, "Yeah, are there really fake names?"
"I really don't know how he cultivated to such a level, or how he woke up. Luck is such a thing, sometimes it's really hard to figure out." Bo Tai shook his head blankly, but judging from Yang Zhen's expression, it was more than just mockery; he looked at him like he was an idiot.
Seeing that everyone had lowered their guard, Yang Zhen winked at the fairy maiden and asked curiously, "What's your name, Miss? Just tell Tiedan what you need, Tiedan 'll be happy to help."
"Ridiculous!" Bo Tai's face darkened as he stared at Yang Zhen and said, " Yang Tieniu, is it? Don't think you can gain our trust just because you know some sweet talk. Although we are going to find the Samsara Bell, don't expect us to care about your life or death when you encounter danger."
" The Samsara Bell?" Yang Zhen's face showed a perfectly timed expression of surprise, and he exclaimed, "You're going to find the Samsara Bell?"
The sudden shout startled the five people present. Before they could react, Yang Zhen turned and left, cursing under his breath. "You're asking for death! A few of you going to find the Samsara Bell? You really don't want to live! I'm not going with you! If you want to die, don't drag me, Tiedan, down with you!"
Hearing this, all five of them were even more bewildered, especially Bo Tai, whose face looked like he was questioning the meaning of life.
What? You were just saying you'd come with us, patting your chest and saying you'd do anything for us, but now that you hear we're going to find the Samsara Bell, you're turning around and leaving?
What kind of operation is this?
The five people stared blankly at Yang Zhen, exchanging bewildered glances before their expressions changed simultaneously.
In this situation, it's quite obvious that this disheveled, Rogue Cultivator cultivator in front of us definitely knows some information about the Samsara Bell, and it's the kind of information that's unknown to others.
More importantly, since Yang Zhen turned and left, it means he was definitely not someone who wanted to take advantage of the chaos and seek fortuitous opportunity while searching for the Samsara Bell.
Bo Tai's face lit up with surprise, and he quickly shouted, "Stop!"
Yang Zhen was startled, turned around and glared at Bo Tai, then said in a muffled voice, "Don't yell at me. I'm not easily scared. Don't think I'm afraid of you just because there are five of you. I can run very fast."
Upon hearing this, how could anyone tell whether Yang Zhen was just like those ordinary Rogue Cultivator trying to take advantage of the situation? Could it be that Yang Zhen had just woken up and, unaware of the circumstances, wanted to follow them to familiarize themselves with the world before them?
Before Bo Tai could speak, the ethereal beauty smiled serenely and said, "Young master, please don't take offense. Senior Brother Bo Tai is just a man of strong emotions, and he speaks rather bluntly. My name is Qi Yunling, you can call me..."
"Oh my, it's Miss Ling'er! It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Yang Tieniu, also known as Tiedan!" Yang Zhen rubbed his hands on his clothes a couple of times, and before the five bewildered people could react, Yang Zhen had already grabbed Qi Yunling's jade-like hand with his large, dark hand.
Upon seeing this, Bo Tai's already ashen face turned even darker. He glared at Yang Zhen, about to reprimand him, when Yang Zhen released his grip and said cheerfully, "Even if Miss Ling'er begs me, I won't go looking for that Samsara Bell. Really, you shouldn't go either. People will die. I personally witnessed a Saint Realm expert die under the Samsara Bell."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, everyone forgot even the almost presumptuous way of addressing her as "Miss Ling'er," and all stared at Yang Zhen in horror.
A hint of doubt flashed across Qi Yunling's face as she asked, "When... when did Tieniu Niu see Saint Realm expert die under the Samsara Bell, and when did he see the Samsara Bell?"
Who would have thought that Yang Zhen had actually seen the Samsara Bell?
This time, it completely shocked the five of them.
Yang Zhen curled his lip. Even a mix of truth and lies could leave someone bewildered, let alone someone like Yang Zhen who never uttered a single truth.
Seeing the eager expressions on the five people's faces, Yang Zhen said in a serious tone, "It was a sunny morning. I was sheltering from the rain... no, this time it wasn't sheltering from the rain, I was sleepy and wanted to find a place to sleep. Suddenly, a black vortex appeared above my head, and before I knew it, I was sucked in."
"And then?" Bo Tai's eyes twitched violently as he stared at Yang Zhen Yang Zhen an expression that suggested he wanted to strangle her.
Yang Zhen glared at him, her face fierce, and said, "Don't scare me."
"I know you're not easily scared!" Bo Tai's mouth twitched too. "And then?"
"Then, I saw an iceberg, an endless iceberg. Inside the iceberg, there was an old woman who kept saying strange things, something about guarding Purgatory, believing in gods, and dying and coming back to life... Then, there was a group of guys struggling desperately under a huge dome, their faces contorted in horror. No, this is too scary, I have to go..."
With that, Yang Zhen turned and left, but didn't forget to turn back and remind the five of them, "By the way, whatever you do, don't go looking for the Samsara Bell, it's too scary."
The five were unwilling to let him leave. This time, even the ethereal beauty Qi Yunling stamped her foot and said, "Why do you only say half of what you mean?"
Yang Zhen was stunned, then turned to look at Qi Yunling and asked, "You want it?"
"Speak properly!" Bo Tai roared, clearly unable to hold back any longer.