Chapter 1436: Tony Isn't the Richest, Ran Manto, Bai Lan

Tony isn't the richest: "Ran Manto... you truly are a very dangerous person."

Originally thinking he had a host of high-IQ talents to balance Ran Manto, Tony's expression grew grave once more.

He suddenly realized he had vastly underestimated Ran Manto's capacity for chaos.

Although Ran Manto skillfully contained his actions within Su Han's bottom line—never endangering the lives of Guild members—this kind of chaos still unsettled Tony.

Ran Manto: "So if you truly fear it... grow stronger sooner, Sawada boy."

Ze Tian Gang Ji: "Damn it!"

Su Xiao Xiao: "You're going too far like this."

Ran Manto.

Su Han frowned; even though it was Ze Tian Gang Ji's request, they had come as guests.

For a guest to cause trouble in the host's home is going too far.

Ran Manto: "...... Hahaha! Just a joke."

I only came to chat with Bai Lan, and to study his parallel-world resonance ability.

I would never give him a chance to grow stronger! Just a joke—please, Guild Master, rest easy."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Then let it be that way."

Ze Tian Gang Ji: "...... So that's how it is. You scared me half to death."

My Sister Is Not Cute: "Exactly! Don't keep making jokes like this, Ran Manto—you'll make people wary."

Ran Manto: "I'll be more careful next time."

I am the Hou Jue: "...... A joke?"

Hei Qi Yihu: "......"

Tony isn't the richest: "......"

In his room, Tony's gaze flickered slightly—just a joke? He shook his head and let out a quiet sigh.

He didn't believe things could be this simple.

Rather than a joke, it was more like Ran Manto's test.

Had Su Han not spoken up, Ran Manto would have carried out exactly what he claimed.

Tony's fingers tapped lightly on the table; suddenly, he realized something, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

"First-class... though Ran Manto might not give Bai Lan a chance to grow stronger, that doesn't mean he won't stir up chaos in the Family Teacher world."

After pondering for a while, Tony finally set the thought aside: "Forget it. It probably isn't a big issue."

The worst outcome would be Ze Tian Gang Ji's life in danger—and even then, Guild members would intervene.

...... Ran Manto opened his eyes, a faint, enigmatic smile on his lips—calm and composed, yet a trace of quiet regret lingered in his gaze.

He murmured.

"Since the Guild Master forbids it... then so be it... I only promised not to give Bai Lan a chance to grow stronger."

It doesn't mean I can't make a few other small moves, ah."

Before Ran Manto stood Bai Lan, white-haired and clad in white robes.

"...... Somehow, I feel someone's presence! But when I open my eyes, I see nothing."

Is it my imagination—or something else?"

Bai Lan smiled, eyes narrowed to slits; his words sounded casual, yet carried hidden meaning.

For... in this room, he was alone.

Bai Lan suddenly clenched his fist, the Sky Attribute Mare Ring on his finger.

At this moment, Death Flame ignited upon it.

He was already in combat readiness.

"Very sharp perception!"

Applause suddenly rang out; Ran Manto manifested his physical form through soul materialization, clapping his hands as he regarded Bai Lan with approval.

"Someone really is here!"

Bai Lan's expression instantly turned cold and sharp, his voice deadly—but not surprised.

Swish! Bai Lan vanished, reappearing before Ran Manto; his body, enhanced by Death Flame, became terrifyingly potent, instantly launching a martial technique.

"Stop!"

Ran Manto smiled and uttered a single word, his body unmoving.

Yet Bai Lan's body froze mid-air, emitting a muffled thud.

His pupils shrank sharply, disbelief flooding his eyes.

"...... Wait! My body is locked in place—no, more accurately... my body has defied my will, no longer obeying me."

"This is Absolute Domination!"

Ran Manto chuckled softly, explaining with meticulous care, showing no fear of villainous over-explanation: "Absolute Domination is the power I command—the ability to control all things in the world."

No one can resist it."