Chapter 599 - 396: Yan Lan’s Heart Demon

"World situation?"

Zhang Dabin was a little stunned.

He naturally expected that Lin Lang would inquire about the situation in Xingfu City upon arriving here!

Or, with a broader perspective, he might ask about the current state of Bright Moon City!

Even broader, he might be concerned about the situation in the Eastern Country.

But he didn’t expect Lin Lang to ask about the world situation right off the bat?

Me?

I’m someone who stays in Xingfu District handling problems daily, rarely leaving the door, where would I learn about the world situation?

There’s no news broadcast now either.

He could only try his best to recall some major events he had heard of during chats with others:

"I heard, previously on an island in the Eastern Country, a very powerful Evil Spirit appeared..."

Lin Lang nodded and corrected:

"Evil God."

"Right!" Zhang Dabin remembered, "It’s an Evil God! But I heard it was dealt with by people from the Special Agent Bureau..."

Lin Lang calmly said:

"Yes, I went to handle it, and it’s now suppressed in a safe place by me."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dabin gasped:

"It was you who suppressed it?! Out of curiosity, how strong is that Evil God?"

He was curious because the Special Agent Bureau didn’t widely publicize matters related to the Evil God, leaving only some minor rumors.

But he thought, since it dared to be called a "God," it couldn’t be weak!

Yet it was suppressed by Lin Lang, which might mean it’s not that formidable—

This wasn’t to say Lin Lang was lacking!

It’s just that, no matter how powerful Lin Lang is, he is still just a "human," how could he defeat a real "God"?

Unless it wasn’t a real "God" in the first place!

But Lin Lang simply smiled and said:

"It’s alright, just an SSS++ combat power."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this.

Zhang Dabin’s face instantly stiffened—

SSS++? Isn’t that the highest combat power? Is that still alright?

What level of strength has Lin Lang reached to be able to suppress it?

How many S’s and plus signs?

Lin Lang timely added:

"Oh! The reason its combat power is SSS++ isn’t because its limit is SSS++, but because the highest combat power is only SSS++!"

Meaning!

That Evil God’s combat power had actually broken people’s understanding?!

"So terrifying?"

Zhang Dabin didn’t think Lin Lang was boasting to show off his prowess.

Yet he still subconsciously asked because it sounded too alarming!

Do such formidable beings even exist in the world?

Are ordinary people not allowed to live anymore?

Lin Lang continued:

"What you need to know is, that Evil God isn’t the only Ancient God in the world!"

"In other countries, multiple Ancient Gods have already appeared!"

"And in the future! There will be more and more Ancient Gods emerging, so much that they will be everywhere!"

"So, you need to prepare! Future enemies you face might be SSS++ level Ancient Gods!"

Zhang Dabin was so surprised that he couldn’t speak!

But instinctively felt it impossible—

How could so many powerful beings exist simultaneously in the world?

It’s like a fishpond can only sustain so many fish, it can’t multiply indefinitely!

That’s common sense!

With Earth’s limited Spiritual Qi resources, how could it spawn so many powerful beings?

Lin Lang didn’t expect Zhang Dabin to accept it right away, as the impact of this information was indeed huge, needing time to digest.

Anyway.

He just needed Zhang Dabin to have a rough understanding, so he wouldn’t be too overwhelmed when things happen later!

"Alright! Time to head to my next destination!"

Lin Lang left Zhang Dabin’s place.

And moved on to the next location—

Patek Square!

Queen’s Hall!

...

Yan Lan was cultivating in her secret chamber.

She wore a lazily elegant silk nightgown, barefoot, floating cross-legged in mid-air, surrounded by a gentle glow.

[Yan Lan]

[Appearance: 9.6]

[Recharge: 11 times]

[Loyalty: 90%]

[Return Multiplier: 9000]

[Combat Power: S+]

[Superpower: Melting (Level 10); Heart Demon (Struggling)]

Lin Lang noticed she had changed a lot—

She used to be somewhat overbearing, but now she appeared relaxed and calm.

But it seemed she was troubled by a Heart Demon now?

"I wonder what kind of Heart Demon she has?"

Lin Lang thought!

Releasing a strand of Divine Sense, he entered Yan Lan’s sea of consciousness!

...

In Yan Lan’s imaginary space.

"Lin Lang! Prepare to die! I will never yield to you!"

As soon as Lin Lang entered!

He saw Yan Lan using her superpower to kill another version of herself!

Seeing this, Lin Lang raised an eyebrow:

"Oh? She wants to kill me?"

He wasn’t angry nor disappointed...

Because Yan Lan could never kill Lin Lang, she could only imagine such things in her mind!

Lin Lang didn’t care.

But...

"Lin Lang! Please don’t die! Wuwuwu! I was wrong, I don’t want to be the Queen anymore; I just want to be with you and be an ordinary couple! Wuwuwu!"

Just after killing "Lin Lang," Yan Lan suddenly knelt down, cradling the corpse of "Lin Lang" in her arms, weeping incessantly.

Lin Lang could sense Yan Lan’s emotions—

She truly wanted to kill him.

Now, she truly regretted killing him!

"What a conflicted woman..."

Lin Lang shook his head, having figured out the source of her Heart Demon.

She was once the lofty Queen of the Queen’s Hall, powerful, beautiful, proud!

However!

After meeting him, she suffered successive defeats and setbacks!

Even being forced to submit to him in the end!

This made her heart harbor resentment towards him because it was Lin Lang who disrupted her previously happy life!

Yet, the ironic part is!

In subsequent interactions with Lin Lang—mainly through recharges, Yan Lan gradually developed feelings for him!

Even genuinely falling in love with Lin Lang!

This led to—

Her longstanding dream of becoming the Queen was constantly clashing with her feelings for Lin Lang, with neither able to convince the other!

That’s why she was so conflicted!

Even birthing a Heart Demon!

...

In Yan Lan’s imagination—

Just as she was feeling immense regret and self-blame for killing "Lin Lang"!

A new "Lin Lang" appeared!

That "Lin Lang" laughed loudly:

"Yan Lan! Admit it, you’ve already been tamed by me, just like a well-behaved dog! Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this!

The remorse that had just arisen in Yan Lan’s heart was instantly replaced by killing intent:

"Damn it! Lin Lang, you’re lying! I will never forgive you! I will kill you!"

Seeing her about to oscillate between murder and regret!

Lin Lang finally couldn’t stand it any longer!

With a wave of his hand!

All the fantasized versions of Lin Lang in Yan Lan’s mind vanished!

Leaving only the real Lin Lang standing in front of Yan Lan, smiling warmly at her stunned expression:

"Just as a piece of paper can’t have only one side."

"You don’t have to be only the Queen, or just my Lan’Er."

"Both versions of you are you; they can coexist. In front of me, you can be the gentle Lan’Er, and outside, you are still the Queen."

Upon hearing this!

Yan Lan felt as if struck by lightning, her entire being shuddered!

And then!

Lin Lang waved his hand, forcefully erasing all of her Heart Demon!

...

Inside the secret chamber!

Yan Lan opened her eyes.

To find Lin Lang truly and tangibly standing before her.

Having just rid herself of the Heart Demon, she felt immensely clear-headed!

No more of that previous internal turmoil!

So she stood up calmly, walked up to Lin Lang, and nestled in his arms:

"You’re back, I missed you, Lin Lang."

"I’m willing to be your Lan’Er."