Chapter 14
Gulp!
Under the witness of both parties, Lin Fan had no choice but to drink up the two bowls of soup.
Wow, they’re indeed useful. I feel energized right now.
“Junior Brother Lin has recovered at such a fast speed. I see that Senior Brother Yin’s pill was indeed useful,” Zhang Long said.
Yin Xiaotian nodded. “Junior Brother Lin is extremely healthy too, or else he wouldn’t have healed so quickly even with a sacred medicine.”
Lin Fan smiled proudly. “Of course, my body is made out of metal. I don’t even flinch the slightest when I get injured. I am still able to remain lively the next day.”
“Indeed a Magnificent Flame Sect disciple. That’s the spirit.”
Lin Fan was slightly embarrassed by Lu Daosheng’s praise, but he looked up with pride because, technically, Lu Daosheng was speaking the truth. I’m fearless indeed.
I wanted to run away, but who would have expected for me to fail?
The disciples below the stage turned to each other.
They heard about the battle yesterday.
The battle that was deemed as having a 10% survival chance turned out to be a huge victory for them. They had heard about Lin Fan too, but they didn’t know what he looked like. He’s so brave!
Lin Fan walked up the stage slowly.
Looking at the crowd below the stage, Lin Fan started experiencing a sense of the heebie-jeebies.
He coughed and looked at the crowd sternly.
“Dear junior brothers and senior brothers, I am Lin Fan.”
Suddenly, Lin Fan felt many pairs of eyes staring at him in anticipation. Lin Fan felt slightly embarrassed.
They are looking at me in admiration!
He stood up straight. This is my time to shine, I must do my best.
But what should I say?
The training ground was in total silence as everyone present stared at Lin Fan, anticipating his speech.
Lin Fan gulped seeing their gazes. Oh lord, I don’t even know what to say, and now, I’m forced to meet with this awkward silence.
I can’t just speak nonsense because that won’t stun the crowd. But what should I say in order to achieve a good effect?
Think, Lin Fan, what do people on Earth say to leave everyone in shock?
Gao Dazhuang scooted closer to Yin Xiaotian. “What is Junior Brother Lin trying to do?”
Yin Xiaotian did not even take his eyes away from Lin Fan. “He’s trying to get into the mood. Just wait and see.”
“Oh… oh.” Gao Dazhuang nodded. Indeed, he’s Junior Brother Lin; he will surely present a stunning speech.
On the other hand, Lin Fan finally thought of his speech. He took a deep breath and looked straight at the crowd, turning the atmosphere solemn.
All of a sudden, everyone present felt it. They looked at Lin Fan with anticipation while waiting for him to continue.
“As disciples, we are obliged to protect our nation against the Sunshine Sect at all costs. Every inch of our homeland matters, and we won’t give up no matter what obstacles we face. We must always be willing to sacrifice ourselves.”
Lin Fan heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, it’s done. Whew.
But… the atmosphere is weird.
Why is the crowd so quiet? Was the speech not good enough?
Should I say something else? Like…
“I’ll exchange my life for the sect.
“I’ll sacrifice my all for the sect that I so deeply love.”
And even more, but these declarations are all so depressing.
Just before Lin Fan was about to add something else, he heard a voice booming across the training ground.
“Well said!” Lu Daosheng’s eyes were red. As an Earth Star Border disciple, he was here leading his fellow junior brothers out to war to protect his nation and sect. Lin Fan’s words had touched him.
Lin Fan stared at him speechlessly. Say that earlier then, you are scaring me. I thought I said something inappropriate.