Lin Chen took out a piece of talisman paper, pinched it between his fingers, and began to wave it lightly up and down while chanting under his breath.
"Rise—of the Flame Dragon!"
At once, smoke began to curl from the paper.
Buzz!The rune ignited into flame!
Lin Chen flicked the talisman upward.
The tiny flame suddenly surged and took shape—transforming into a small fire dragon that spiraled through the air!
He deliberately kept the dragon small, so as not to attract unwanted attention or be recognized later if something went wrong.
"Roar!"
The dragon opened its blazing jaws, spewing a torrent of fire that painted the sky crimson.Even the air seemed to ripple with heat—the Samadhi True Flame was scorching hot.
The onlookers licked their dry lips.
Brother Dao shivered. "This fire is too hot! Why do I feel like I'm burning? Somebody—get me some water!"
Zhizhi cried out, "Sisters! Hydrate quickly, or our skin's going to dry out! This Daoist is too cruel!"
Master Lager stood frozen in shock.
The Ahsan man who specialized in fire arts was drenched in sweat, muttering to himself, "A miracle… this is a miracle!"
Meanwhile, the livestream erupted:
"The Daoist's control of fire is insane!""That Flame Dragon—is it the legendary Yanlong of Xia?!""It's said that those with profound Taoist cultivation can summon the Flame Dragon formed from the True Samadhi Fire, capable of burning all things!""The Daoist really hides his strength well."[Super Killer Girl]: "Can't even eat dinner now, baby's jealous!"[Paradise Island Girl]: "This Taoist actually has some skill!"[King Ada]: "Master Lin, are you a fire-type superpower user? Please report to the Sentry Organization immediately!"
Lin Chen raised his arm toward the flaming dragon and commanded,
"Return!"
"Roar!"
The dragon let out one final cry before bursting into embers and vanishing into the sky.
Lin Chen turned to the Ahsan fire-player."Well? Who's the winner?"
"You win," the man admitted bitterly. "You're stronger! But the police are proud—I'll train harder!"
Zhizhi scoffed, "Train ten thousand years and you still won't catch up with the Daoist!"
"Hmph!" the Ahsan man grumbled, sulking with a dark expression.
Brother Dao barked, "You should be glad you're not the one going to the hospital!"
"Wait." Lin Chen's voice stopped him. "You can't leave just yet."
"What now? Isn't admitting defeat enough?" the man protested.
Lin Chen shook his head. "Not quite. On the 10th of last month, you blocked a road, robbed travelers, and burned people alive. Sound familiar?"
The man's face drained of color.
At that moment, Jill arrived with two detectives.
The Ahsan criminal turned to flee—but Harley Quinn's heel flashed out, kicking him flat to the ground.
The officers restrained him at once.
Lin Chen said to Jill, "The watch on his right wrist is stolen property, and there are burn scars on his left arm—all evidence."
Then he glanced toward Master Lager without speaking.
Lager quickly waved his hands. "I—I'm not familiar with him! A friend brought him here! You can calculate it yourself if you don't believe me!"
Lin Chen smiled faintly. "Didn't you say my fortune-telling was fake? Why ask me to divine it now?"
"Uh…" Lager had no answer.
The livestream chat howled with laughter:
"Master Lager just got schooled!""The Daoist never disappoints—if he doesn't send you to the hospital, he'll send you to prison!""Truly terrifying!""Only one challenger left. Should I even keep watching?""They're all brothers at this point!"
Lin Chen turned his gaze to the last remaining Ahsan man.
"What about you? What's your challenge?"
The man, a dark-skinned middle-aged fellow of obvious low caste, held a bamboo flute in his hand."My name is Sanyi. I will test courage with you!"
"Courage?" Lin Chen chuckled. "And how exactly will we test that?"
Sanyi smiled thinly and produced a woven bamboo basket. He began to play the flute slowly, the haunting notes winding through the air.
From within the basket, two black cobras uncoiled and raised their heads, tongues flicking, swaying in rhythm with the tune.
The crowd instinctively backed away.
"Those are king cobras!""Did he pull their fangs?""No way. In the Ahsan sect, snakes are sacred—they never remove the fangs.""King cobras are deadly! One bite and you're done within minutes!"
Lin Chen said lightly, "Sanyi, I can't play the flute. How exactly are we supposed to compete?"
Sanyi sneered and pointed to the basket."We test our courage. We both put our hands inside. Whoever pulls out first—loses."
"Wow!" The audience gasped.
"Ahsan, do you even have any shame?""You've been playing with snakes for decades, and you want to call that a fair match?""Master Dao, don't fall for it!"
The livestream chat buzzed:
"Master, I admit you're powerful, but don't mess with poisonous snakes!"[Doctor Strange]: "The venom of a king cobra can paralyze you within a minute and kill you in five. Don't try this."[Nini]: "Have you read your own fortune yet?"[Wild Cat]: "You're gonna die! And you still owe me a motorcycle!"
Harley Quinn hurried to Lin Chen's side and whispered,"Daoist, don't do this—it's too dangerous. Let's play the mannequin game instead."
Lin Chen chuckled, tilted her chin up."My Harley, I've already used that trick. Don't worry, I'll be fine."
Jill came up behind him and jabbed him in the back."You trying to die, idiot? You're a cop magnet for trouble!"
Lin Chen smiled. "So many people worrying about me. Don't worry—I'll be fine."He gently brushed her waist as he stepped past.
Jill slapped his hand away, glaring.
Lin Chen faced Sanyi again. "All right then. Let's get this over with—I've got things to do."
Sanyi grinned smugly. He played the flute again, coaxing the cobras back into the basket. Then he covered it with a black cloth."Daoist Lin, let's both put our hands in. We'll see who's braver."
The barrage continued to warn him:
[Super Killer Girl]: "You idiot! He probably coated his hands with some potion so the snakes won't bite!"[Wild Cat]: "Exactly. They use a mix of pepper, antler powder, and special herbs—keeps cobras away. He's cheating!""Daoist, this time you're showing off too much!"
[Wonder Woman] watched the stream and shook her head.
"Didn't think so many women would worry about this guy."
"Police always act tough," another comment read.
Harley Quinn had already called the hospital—an ambulance was on standby.
Lin Chen, calm as ever, activated a mysterious inner art. Even if bitten, his body would purify the poison instantly.
He approached the basket. "Let's begin, Sanyi."
Sanyi's eyes gleamed. "Let's see who's the real man, Daoist Lin."
"Sure."
They both slid their hands beneath the black cloth.The crowd held its breath. The chat went silent—viewers stared, afraid Lin Chen might suddenly collapse.
Under the cloth, Lin Chen ignited a wisp of Samadhi True Fire on his right palm.As the twin cobras prepared to strike at the unfamiliar scent, the sacred flame scared them back into the corner of the basket.
Through his spiritual sight, Lin Chen could see everything clearly.
Sanyi, puzzled that the cobras refused to bite Lin Chen, tapped the ground with his foot to agitate them, then began prodding at them with his own hand, trying to drive them forward.
"Ah!"
Lin Chen let out a sharp shout.
Sanyi and Master Lager's faces lit up in delight—
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