However.
He had to make a phone call.
But.
After the call, Tao Zhigang broke out in a cold sweat.
The guy who beat him up before was actually the First Protector of the Nation?
And.
He would be heading to the Han family in Jizhou the day after tomorrow to act on behalf of heaven and destroy the Han family.
Upon hearing this news, Tao Zhigang felt a strong sense of lingering fear.
He was already threatening to destroy the Han family.
A mere village chief from Qingshan Village would be considered insignificant in his eyes, not even worth a flea's fart.
Fortunately, he ran fast just now.
Otherwise, he wouldn't know how he died.
However.
Did these matter?
To be honest.
None of this mattered.
What mattered was.
Chen Nan was going to the Han family the day after tomorrow, and it was destined to be a one-way trip.
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"These fish can still be saved."
On the dam by the reservoir, a verdant radiance erupted from Chen Nan's body.
This light, centered on him, rapidly surged in all directions.
Wherever it passed, the polluted water was instantly purified.
The dying fish immediately became full of life.
Even the contaminated fertile land was repaired by the immortal energy.
Not only that.
He had a premonition.
The crops grown on the land repaired by immortal energy would surely yield a bountiful harvest.
And taste delicious too.
Seeing Chen Nan's methods, Xie Churan and the others were utterly astonished.
Instantly purifying three thousand mu of reservoir.
And hundreds of thousands of mu of fertile land.
Was Chen Nan truly just an ordinary person?
Could an ordinary person possess such miraculous abilities?
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At the same time.
Han Feipeng had achieved a great victory on the front lines.
And the news of his return to Jizhou to visit his family spread like wildfire.
As one of Mo Yuan's eight great commanders, Han Feipeng's strength was widely recognized.
Coupled with his constant victories in the past two years, he had garnered significant support from many in the secular world.
His popularity alone surpassed that of top-tier celebrities and kings of music.
Therefore.
When the news broke, many of Han Feipeng's fans, from all directions, traveled to Jizhou via various means of transportation.
Subsequently, another earth-shattering piece of news exploded.
The First Protector of the Nation, Chen Nan.
Would be heading to the Han family the day after tomorrow to act on behalf of heaven and destroy the Han family.
This news caused an immediate uproar.
It was more shocking than the invasion of demons.
"Chen Nan is still alive?"
"My heavens, if he's alive, why didn't he step forward during the demon invasion two years ago?"
"It's obvious he's a deserter."
"Yes, he hid when the world was in chaos, and only dared to show himself when peace was restored. What else could he be but a deserter?"
Countless people discussed this matter online.
For a time.
Chen Nan became a target of universal condemnation.
"Damn it, he still wants to act on behalf of heaven and destroy the Han family? What did the Han family do to provoke him?"
"I want to know, who gave Chen Nan the courage to act on behalf of 'heaven'? Can he represent heaven?"
"Exactly, the Han family is a prominent family in Jizhou, deeply loved by the people of Jizhou."
"A deserter abandoned by the times. Chen Nan is clearly just seeking attention through this matter."
"How can he possibly fight Commander Han with just him?"
"Heh!"
"He struggled to fight against a Golden Core cultivator in Wuyang City two years ago, so how can he defeat Commander Han? It's not that I look down on him, but Commander Han could crush him with a single finger."
Of course.
Things are not absolute.
Some people supported Chen Nan.
For example, the citizens of Wuyang City who were rescued back then.
Huang Youde, the former richest man in Wuyang City and now the foremost philanthropist, publicly stated: "Although benefactor Chen disappeared for two years."
"But the people of Wuyang City will never forget his contribution to Wuyang City."
"And must not forget!"
"I don't know why he disappeared for two whole years."
"And why he didn't step forward during the demon invasion."
"But I want to say."
"We cannot treat him as a savior."
"We cannot impose our own thoughts on him."
"We have no right to hold anyone hostage."
"Especially a meritorious official who has contributed to the nation."
"We cannot, just because he disappeared for these two years."
"Deny the contributions he made to the country!"
This video, upon its release, garnered the support of countless people from Wuyang City.
But.
It also triggered a lot of scolding.
Han Feipeng's supporters openly retorted: "Since Chen Nan is the First Protector of the Nation, he should have been the first to step forward when the country was in danger and demons invaded."
"His choice to flee alone negates all his previous honors."
The common people of Wuyang City disagreed with this statement: "Although benefactor Chen was conferred the title of First Protector."
"But did he ever participate in the conferment ceremony?"
"Did he ever accept the honor of being the First Protector?"
"No!"
"He did not accept these."
"His rescue of Wuyang City was just to save Wuyang City!"
"He did good deeds just for the sake of doing good deeds!"
"I want to ask, since he did not accept the honor of the First Protector, on what grounds do you demand that he be the first to step forward when the country is in danger?"
"All of you who are clamoring for him to step forward, did you step forward to kill demons during the demon invasion?"
These words silenced many.
However.
The internet is never short of people who are nonsensical and twist facts.
"Chen Nan is a cultivator, everyone knows that."
"He must have the ability to foresee, and predicted the demon invasion."
"It is precisely for this reason that he refused the honor of the First Protector."
"His aim was to retreat unscathed during the demon invasion."
"Because he knew that with his strength, he would surely not be a match for those demons."
This viewpoint, upon its release.
Instantly gained the support of many.
He was treated as a rat crossing the street, drawing countless curses.
Han Feipeng then publicly announced.
He would be seeking guidance from the First Protector of the Nation at 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow, on the lake island in Nanhu Lake.
This video, upon its release.
Instantly went viral, topping the hot searches of countless news media.
It was stated as seeking guidance from the First Protector of the Nation.
But everyone knew.
This was a public declaration of war against Chen Nan.
For a time.
Countless eyes turned towards the lake island in Nanhu Lake.
It was not difficult to foresee.
At 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow.
A fierce battle would take place there.
A collision between the proud son of the old world and the proud son of the new world.
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Chen Nan was unaware of what was happening online.
Because he was not accustomed to wasting his time on the internet.
Even when he occasionally went online, he would only read books to enrich his spiritual world.
But.
Could this prevent him from being scolded?
Even if Chen Nan didn't go online, his confidantes like Xu Qingxin knew about his return.
After waiting for two years, he finally returned.
And he didn't even make a phone call to let them know he was safe.
Could they not be angry?
If they hadn't stumbled upon Chen Nan's news online this time.
They wouldn't have known Chen Nan had returned at all.
Regarding this.
Chen Nan felt very depressed.
He had intended to deal with the Han family, then head north, and surprise them by appearing before them.
Who would have thought.
His return would be leaked.
So.
He gathered all the confidantes with whom he had a relationship into a group chat: "Grandmas, I was wrong. I'll head to Kyoto to beg for forgiveness once I've handled my current affairs."
"At that time, I hope you'll give me some face and go easy on me, okay?"
The next second.
He received a reply.
A GIF of a whip alone made his heart pound.
But... what the hell was this essential balm???