Chapter 321: Confrontation

This Savior Heir, sir.

Bai Qi narrowed his eyes, and a piercing light burst from his aged pupils as he spoke lightly,

"As the saying goes, empty words hold no proof. If you truly have a means to dispel the Black Tide's aura, why not let us see it?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gazes toward Gu Han.

Apart from the few who had seen it themselves, most people only learned of Gu Han's method after hearing the three mention it.

But hearing about it is no substitute for seeing it, and they were also curious whether Gu Han could really do it.

"You doubt this one moment, then that the next—why should I have to prove anything to you?"

Gu Han bluntly retorted against Bai Qi.

If he didn't still need everyone to follow him to Sheng Cheng, his words would certainly not be this polite.

Bai Qi, however, trembled all over from Gu Han's retort.

In Lu Chui Zhen, to say his status as Chief Priest is lofty is no exaggeration.

Moreover, as an elder of Savior Heir Bai Ce, who wouldn't show him some respect?

Although Gu Han is also a Savior Heir, he is actually being so rude to him!

"Savior Heir, sir, could it be that you dare not display your abilities before us for fear of showing weakness?"

Bai Qi tried to use the Provocation Tactic to make Gu Han show weakness.

But what he didn't expect was that Gu Han's refusal to prove himself only made everyone believe in his strength even more!

"Savior Heirs all have their own pride—how could they possibly reveal their abilities before everyone just because of a few words of provocation?"

"That's more like those Savior Heirs who possess all kinds of miraculous abilities."

"Your willingness to protect us is already more than enough; how could we ask for more?"

More and more people came to Gu Han's side, to the point that hardly anyone wished to remain in Lu Chui Zhen any longer.

Gu Han, however, now turned his gaze onto Bai Lin.

"This little girl seems to have an extremely strong Black Tide aura."

Bai Tie never expected Gu Han to suddenly say such a thing, and he was momentarily stunned.

"Sir, could you have mistaken?"

Bai Tie could be considered a half-elder to Bai Lin, and hearing Gu Han say this, he couldn't help but feel worried,

"Linlin is still so young—if she really had been afflicted by the Black Tide aura, her body would probably have already..."

Bai Tie didn't finish that sentence.

But everyone could guess what his unfinished words meant.

Black Tide aura—even strong young adults avoid it like snakes and scorpions.

Once contaminated, just like those three strong youths earlier, they had already prepared to die, solely to protect their families.

With Bai Lin so young and frail, how could she possibly withstand the Black Tide aura's invasion?

Priest Bai Qi even sneered repeatedly,

"Savior Heir, sir, although this old man understands you're trying to establish authority, treating us like three‑year‑olds—isn't that going too far?"

Bai Qi utterly did not conceal his mockery toward Gu Han.

For this kind of Savior Heir who deceives the people of Lu Chui Zhen with trickery, he felt utter contempt from the heart.

In Bai Qi's eyes, Gu Han was just one of those Savior Heirs who use ordinary people as cannon fodder!

"Just looking at you all, it's clear you don't understand Savior Heirs well enough."

Gu Han said lightly,

"Including myself, many Savior Heirs initially contracted the Black Tide aura, successfully resisted it, and activated a special ability before becoming Savior Heirs!"

Gu Han hadn't finished speaking when someone who had previously taken a Spirit Fruit interrupted him.

"So, if we can resist the Black Tide aura's erosion, we might also become Savior Heirs?"

The three stared at Gu Han in astonishment, their eyes also holding some regret.

Obviously they wanted to try—hard‑resist the Black Tide aura to see if they could become Savior Heirs.

Gu Han glanced at them lightly,

"You can certainly try, but you probably already know why Savior Heirs are so rare in this world."

His tone carried no mockery, yet the three all felt ashamed of their overreach.

Many in Heixia Yu have been infected by the Black Tide, but throughout its history Heixia Yu has produced only two Savior Heirs.

The chance of enduring the Black Tide infection and luckily activating an ability is said to be one in ten thousand—even that is probably an overestimate!

"This isn't the only possible way for a Savior Heir to awaken; it's merely my speculation."

Gu Han said calmly,

"Because I awakened this special ability after enduring the Black Tide infection."

These people simply don't know how Savior Heirs come into being.

Thus Gu Han can lie without any psychological burden.

And Bai Tie and the others, upon hearing Gu Han say this, indeed had no doubts.

According to Gu Han, those who can withstand the Black Tide aura are absolutely a tiny minority.

Only such people becoming Savior Heirs can explain why their numbers are so few.

The little girl Bai Lin, however, had no great worries and instead looked excitedly at Gu Han,

"Savior Heir brother, could Linlin also become as strong as Brother Bai Ce, and later help Brother Bai Ka and the others?"

Bai Lin is not like others who distance themselves from Gu Han or regard him as a lofty Savior Heir; instead, she calls him brother.

The child's innocent words naturally drew her closer to Gu Han.

Gu Han first nodded, then immediately shook his head.

Gu Han first nodded, then immediately shook his head,

But need to keep punctuation? The Chinese line ends with a comma. We'll translate preserving meaning. Use natural English: "Gu Han first nodded, then immediately shook his head,"

"Maybe it can, maybe it can't; I'm not sure."

"Maybe it's possible, maybe not; I'm not sure either."

"Moreover, your body is too weak now; the black tide aura hinders your growth and development, so becoming a true savior heir won't be easy."

"Moreover, your body is too weak now; the Black Tide's aura hinders your growth and development. Wanting to become a true Savior Heir probably won't be simple."

Bai Lin tilted her head and thought for a moment.

Bai Lin tilted her head and thought for a moment,

"Then, Savior Heir brother, can you help Bai Lin clear the black tide aura inside her body?"

"Then, Savior Heir big brother, can you help Bai Lin clear the Black Tide aura inside her body?"

"It can be done, but doing so will reduce your chances of becoming a savior heir, and you might even fail to awaken the savior heir's abilities."

"It can be done, but doing so will reduce your chances of becoming a Savior Heir, and you might even fail to awaken the Savior Heir's abilities."

Gu Han looked at Bai Lin with a serious expression.

Gu Han looked at Bai Lin with a serious expression,

"Can you accept that?"

"Can you accept that?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts tightened.

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts suddenly rose.

Some of those who had previously cared for Bai Lin hurriedly stood up and began to advise,

Some of those who had previously cared for Bai Lin hurriedly stood up, urging in turn,

"Linlin, listen to the Savior Heir's words; don't rush to clear the black tide aura. When you grow up, you could become a Savior Heir like Bai Ce!"

"Linlin, listen to the Savior Heir's words; don't rush to clear the Black Tide aura. When you grow up, you could become a Savior Heir like Bai Ce!"

"Exactly, if you clear the black tide aura now but fail to become a Savior Heir, all those years of hardship would be wasted."

"Exactly. If you clear the Black Tide aura now but fail to become a Savior Heir, all the suffering you've endured these years would be for nothing."

Everyone chattered away, advising Bai Lin, all considering her future.

Everyone chattered away, advising Bai Lin, all for her future consideration.

But they didn't consider that, according to Gu Han, if the black tide aura isn't cleared, Bai Lin might never grow up in her lifetime, and thus could never become a Savior Heir.

But they hadn't considered that, according to Gu Han, if the Black Tide aura isn't cleared, Bai Lin might never grow up in her lifetime, let alone become a Savior Heir.

Moreover, that not only means she cannot become a Savior Heir, but also that Bai Lin would have to spend her life in a wheelchair, unable to stand and run.

Moreover, that not only means she cannot become a Savior Heir, but also signifies that Bai Lin will spend her life in a wheelchair, unable to stand and run.

What they thought was only the hope of becoming the Savior Heir!