Chapter 498: Even a Villain Can Be Handsome Sometimes

"Mortal tools, spirit tools, Dao tools, supreme treasures."

Lin Fan recalled these grades that Li Tianquan had told him about, finding them somewhat interesting.

These four grades were also divided into four ranks: "supreme, high, medium, and low."

Mortal tools were ordinary, containing various wondrous uses, but their refining method was simple; they could be considered dead objects.

As for spirit tools, they should be similar to the "Demon City," which had an ancient great demon suppressing the four directions as its spirit body. The "Soul-Devouring Demon Orb" should also be a spirit tool, but its rank was probably not high, only a low-grade spirit tool.

After absorbing the Earth Spirit Long River, the "Demon City" could be considered a supreme-grade spirit tool. If it gathered all five elements, it might become a supreme-grade Dao tool. Once it gathered the yin and yang spirits and awakened the bloodline of the ancient great demon, it could become a supreme treasure.

Although the divine tool "Nine-Five Big Red Brick" had no spirit body to suppress it, its wondrous uses were heaven-defying, and it also belonged to the category of supreme treasures, perhaps even surpassing that grade.

No matter who it was, as long as they were hit on the forehead by the "Nine-Five Big Red Brick," they would enter a dizzy state. This buff, which ignored defense and cultivation, was something even supreme treasures could never possess.

As for "Flying Dagger," Lin Fan really couldn't say. The things refined by this system were each more ruthless than the last.

"Flying Dagger" was not a treasure for head-on confrontation but a tool for sneak attacks. He didn't know what grade it belonged to.

It seemed that the things he refined couldn't be judged by conventional thinking, because they were all traps.

However, the myriad races were pitiful enough; none of them could refine tools. If they wanted treasures, they could only snatch them from the ancient clans.

Finally, they would refine the snatched treasures again, fusing various things to improve their rank.

As for wanting to snatch a treasure that suited them, that was nothing but a pipe dream.

…

"Whoosh!"

Lin Fan continued forward. This desolate land no longer held any value; the ancient beasts here had too low cultivation to help him level up.

And that ancient clan camp, Lin Fan still couldn't forget. If he suppressed it all, the experience would probably skyrocket to terrifying levels.

"Despair City, Despair Marquis. Although this boss is a little boy, as an enemy, he must be killed. If I kill him, I can definitely advance to a higher realm."

But now, as a Green Heaven rank initial stage, he probably didn't have the ability to face Despair Marquis head-on. He could only slowly increase his strength and, when he reached a certain realm, definitely kill him.

But based on the aura that day, Despair Marquis's strength was likely at the Desolate Heaven rank great perfection stage.

Just as Lin Fan was thinking about these things, a large net flickering with dim light suddenly blocked his path.

"What the hell..." Lin Fan was startled. Flying along nicely, this thing suddenly appeared, and his heart skipped a beat.

"Close!"

The sky-covering net seemed to have life, suddenly contracting and wrapping around Lin Fan's body.

"Zzz..."

Thunder serpents flowed on the net, and a hundred-zhang thunder dragon suddenly soared through the void, then coiled around Lin Fan.

"Damn, speak of the devil. I was just thinking about treasure grades, and this thing appears out of nowhere. It's like there's no way to live."

"Who is it? Which bastard dares to ambush me? If my body weren't strong, this thunder alone would have knocked me out." Lin Fan struggled, but the thunder dragon was thick and powerful, binding him tightly, making it impossible to move.

"Stop struggling." Just then, a voice came from the void. A man in white robes, with a handsome face, floated quietly in the void, watching Lin Fan struggle.

"Who are you?" Lin Fan looked at the man, his heart tightening. Such a strong aura! And when Lin Fan saw the two horns on the man's head, he was shocked. "You're from the Dragon Clan."

I've been wandering the world for months, and I've never offended anyone from the Dragon Clan, have I? Why is this guy tying me up halfway?

And judging by his confident look, he's clearly an expert. If it came to a fight, I probably wouldn't be a match.

But when he saw the man's cultivation, Lin Fan's heart suddenly pounded. Damn, I've seen a ghost today.

"Desolate Heaven rank high stage."

This cultivation completely outclassed him.

And what was this thing made of? How could it be so tough? With his physical strength, he couldn't break free.

Lin Fan was a bit nervous now. As the saying goes, when facing the strong, one should back down. He absolutely couldn't act tough anymore.

"Hey, handsome and handsome dragon, I'm a human. We're practically kin. Why are you tying me up?" Lin Fan shouted.

"You humans are somewhat interesting. You don't recognize me?" Long Xuan said with a light smile. His smile was like a spring breeze; probably no woman could resist it.

"Recognize, recognize! Aren't you the most handsome man in the Dragon Clan? I, Lin Fan, have long heard of your great name." Lin Fan had no idea who this guy was, but to make him let his guard down, he had to go along with it.

Maybe this guy was someone who loved flattery. If he flattered him enough, he could use "Flying Dagger" to stab his ass and pull off a perfect counter-kill.

"Haha, I, Long Xuan, am a sinner that the myriad races want to eliminate. For you, a human, to praise me like this is rare. But that's fine. Why does Little Light want to see you? You're an ordinary, slick-tongued human with cunning eyes." Long Xuan looked Lin Fan up and down, seeing nothing extraordinary.

Lin Fan was about to cry. Were you praising me or insulting me? I just arrived in the Ancient Saint Realm. Besides killing some ancient clans and beasts, I haven't offended any heaven-defying figures. Who wants to see me?

"Brother, who are you exactly? Who wants to see me? I just got here and haven't offended anyone." Lin Fan said.

This type of person was what Lin Fan feared most. The more cheerful they smiled, the more unpredictable they were. One moment they'd be friendly, the next they'd cut off your head.

"Just come with me." Long Xuan looked at the human, then waved his sleeve. The thunder dragon followed closely behind, as if giving Lin Fan no chance.

"Wait..." Lin Fan didn't want to leave with this guy. If he went to some dangerous place, he might not survive.

"What is it?" Long Xuan asked, but when he saw the human's expression, he was somewhat surprised.

Earlier, he was all flattery, but now he looked so serious?

"Live as a hero, die as a ghost. I know that going with you means certain death, but I have my dignity. I'm weaker than you, and I can't blame anyone else. Let me go and fight you properly. Even if I lose, I'll be convinced." Lin Fan said seriously, suddenly bursting with fierce fighting spirit.

"Hmm..." Long Xuan looked at Lin Fan, slightly surprised, then laughed heartily. "Haha, interesting, truly interesting. It's been years since I've met someone so interesting. Fine, I'll grant your wish. But don't worry, I won't kill you. I just want to make you give up."

In an instant, the thunder dragon binding Lin Fan released him and turned into a stream of light, disappearing into Long Xuan's body.

After landing, Lin Fan stood there fearlessly, looking straight at Long Xuan. "Come down. Let's fight on the ground."

"Ah, why bother? But fine, I'll let you give up." Long Xuan shook his head slightly and said calmly.

With his strength, he didn't take Lin Fan seriously at all.

Lin Fan was truly afraid of this Desolate Heaven rank expert, but he still wanted to try if he could kill him.

Although this guy didn't seem like a bad person, Lin Fan understood that villains didn't always have villainous faces.

Occasionally, by coincidence, they could be handsome.