Chapter 1251: Chapter 1276: I have to watch it again! Chapter 1251: Chapter 1276: I have to watch it again! Seeing the expression on Han Yan'er's face, Yang Zhen knew an explanation was necessary.
Since Gan Bu and his people were also transmitting messages, discussing some unknown conspiracy, Yang Zhen casually transmitted a message back, saying, “It's really just a guess, like the sixth sense you women have. If I really had to explain it, I wouldn't be able to clarify everything. But these people are extraordinary, judging from their attire and demeanor, they must know about the Barbaric Ancient Land, even the method to enter it.”
“You guessed all that?” Han Yan'er clearly still had her doubts!
Yang Zhen chuckled and replied, “I don't know how much of our conversation they overheard, but since the moment we met, they have not asked us about what we know or understand about the Barbaric Ancient Land, which suggests that their knowledge of the place must be much deeper than that of others.”
Han Yan'er was taken aback for a moment, then nodded as if to agree with Yang Zhen, and continued to ask, “Then why did they bring us with them so easily? Aren't they afraid that we too are extraordinary?”
Yang Zhen smiled, glanced at Gan Bu and his group, and replied, “That's another kind of face reading; you can consider it a part of the profound principles of all things.”
At this point, Yang Zhen explained, “Their willingness to talk with us shows that their master was right. Before they set out, their master did indeed advise them to make good karma broadly. At the very least, they had to draw in some powerful people to enter the Barbaric Ancient Land with them.”
“Why?”
When Han Yan'er asked this, it showed that she understood.
Yang Zhen and Han Yan'er, although they looked travel-worn and had indeed been on the road, still seemed like powerful individuals no matter how you looked at it. Such young powerhouses, if what Yang Zhen said was true, there would be no reason for Gan Bu and the others to let them go.
Yes, why?
Why make good karma broadly and gather other powerhouses to enter with them?
Yang Zhen winked at Han Yan'er and said, “As you mentioned earlier, Sealing Li Saint has no good intentions; he wants us to enter the Barbaric Ancient Land for the very reason that it … definitely harbors dangers we can't handle, right?”
Han Yan'er's heart tightened, and she looked intently at Yang Zhen and asked, “Did you deduce all these … from our brief encounter just now?”
Yang Zhen was startled and replied, “Of course, I don't know them.”
Han Yan'er gave Yang Zhen a blank stare, as if summarizing, and said, “You're really a devilish talent!”
Yang Zhen grinned and replied, “I'm flattered!”
Trying to suppress her smile, Han Yan'er curiously asked, “Since they think we're strong, why don't they have any guard against us? Aren't they afraid that after bringing us into the Barbaric Ancient Land, we might end up with the Barbaric inheritance, and all their efforts would be in vain?”
Yang Zhen shook his head and looked at Que Ling, who was somewhat inscrutable, saying, “It's not that they aren't wary; it's that these people are very confident in their own strength, especially that woman named Que Ling. I can't see through her.”
“Even you can't see through her?” Han Yan'er's face showed a hint of surprise, and she asked, “If it comes to a fight, how sure are you?”
Yang Zhen pursed his lips and said, “If it really came to a fight, I could easily send her flying with a flick of my finger, have her calling out 'I can't take it.' But if she fought desperately, that would be a different story. She must have some kind of reliance, either a Spirit Treasure or a secret technique.”
Han Yan'er took a deep breath and said, “You have quite a few tricks up your sleeve as well.”
Yang Zhen blinked proudly and said, “That's why we're not the least bit guarded.”
In this world, everyone hustles for their own gain. Whether it was Yang Zhen or Que Ling and her group, making a friend before entering the Barbaric Ancient Land suited everyone. No one wanted to make enemies once inside. Human nature instinctively attracts all elements beneficial to oneself.
Knowing Yang Zhen must have his reasons, Han Yan'er smiled and said, “One last question, how do they know we'll help them and not stab them in the back with a sword?”
Yang Zhen looked at Han Yan'er appreciatively and replied, “That's how things go in the rivers and lakes, beyond your control. Think about it. If these people encounter enemies later, and those enemies come at them without a word, what will we do?”
Han Yan'er blinked, began sizing up Gan Bu and the others with her narrowed eyes.
If someone were to rush forward and start a fight without a second word, they would certainly assume that Yang Zhen was in cahoots with Gan Bu and his group, naturally leaving no reason to let them off.
In other words, if that situation really arose, Yang Zhen would be in a bind whether to fight or not, and in the end, he would have to advance or retreat together with Gan Bu and the others, at the very least ensuring his own survival first and foremost.
This was precisely Gan Bu and the others' plan.
Every matter has its pros and cons, befriending Yang Zhen brought more advantages than disadvantages, so why not do it?
While Yang Zhen was pondering what benefits he could reap from these people, Han Yan'er stepped forward, took Yang Zhen's hand, and smiled at Gan Bu and the others.
Gan Bu, being modest, laughed heartily upon witnessing this scene and asked, “May I know the distinguished names of you two?”
Yang Zhen chuckled and replied, “I am Yang Tiezhu, and this is my sister Han Caihua.”
Que Ling, somewhat curious, looked at Yang Zhen and Han Yan'er, and with a smirk that wasn't quite a smile said, “It looks like the two of you are more than just siblings, aren't you?”
Hearing this, Yang Zhen's face instantly soured as he protectively clutched Han Yan'er, looking both wary and embarrassed as he said, “You… how did you figure that out? Do… do you know us?”
This sudden performance took everyone by surprise, not only Gan Bu and Que Ling but also 'Han Caihua' behind him, who was stunned at first, then slapped Yang Zhen irritably after snapping out of it.
With a hearty smile on his face, Gan Bu waved his hands and reassured, “Brother Yang need not be so tense, we harbor no ill intentions, and we didn't know each other before. Here, nobody cares about the nature of your relationship.”
Damn!
Yang Zhen secretly flipped Gan Bu the bird, as if nobody cared about their relationship.
Why did the little daoist idiot suddenly come forward to take this Sao Saint's hand? Don't you have any clue in your heart?
It must be because this sly old man gave off a punchable vibe that Han Yan'er decided to cut off his thoughts.
Thinking this, Yang Zhen felt slightly shortchanged and stared brazenly at Que Ling.
Que Ling, who had the appearance of a refined lady, had both figure and demeanor that were of the finest selections, not a bit inferior to Han Yan'er, but her complicated thoughts gave off an intimidating aura.
Yang Zhen wasn't afraid of her complexity, he had to stare back to feel like he hadn't lost out.
However, Gan Bu was somehow a true gentleman; after Han Yan'er grabbed Yang Zhen's hand, he no longer paid much attention to her.
Who could blame him? Han Yan'er was a natural beauty, and Yang Zhen, as a man, knew men best.
Ha, men!
As if realizing Yang Zhen's gaze, Que Ling faltered for a moment before turning her head away.
Everyone harbored their own thoughts as they traveled. Yang Zhen's eyes never left Que Ling the whole time.
Every time Que Ling looked back at Yang Zhen, he would just grin, simple and honest as if he was the naive boy next door.
Chapter end
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