Chapter 1340: Chapter 673: Knowing When to Stop (Part 2)

For a moment, the crowd looked at Lin Beichen with suspicious eyes, and a few onlookers even reported him to the police.

Standing high above, Lin Beichen naturally took in the expressions of everyone below. But he didn’t mind; his mission was to restore the glory of Daoist Skill. He was mentally prepared for the difficulties on this path.

He also saw the few who reported him. Perfect, let the police take Ji Fan, who was spreading rumors that he was a fraud, away for a good lesson.

Looking at Ji Fan, who was scared and sitting paralyzed on the ground, Lin Beichen calmly asked, "So? Still think I’m a fraud?"

Ji Fan gasped, visibly frightened. Yet inside, he was still unwilling. At this moment, Lin Beichen’s words sounded like provocation and mockery.

Looking at the crowd gazing at Lin Beichen with somewhat fearful eyes, Ji Fan increasingly believed that Lin Beichen was truly a demon. He must contribute to world peace and cannot let this demon wreak havoc.

Ji Fan gritted his teeth and struggled to stand up. He said righteously, "I really underestimated you! I thought you were just a fraud with some tricks, but you’re a demon using Demon Technique! If we don’t catch you today, I’m afraid we’ll all be in danger!"

The already chaotic crowd became even more vocal. Someone even shouted at Lin Beichen, "He’s a demon! Quick, take him away!"

"Everyone go at him together! How can we not overpower him?"

"If we don’t catch him, what if he does something harmful to us? It’ll be bad."

"..."

As he heard more and more people echoing him, Ji Fan’s expression became smug. He looked at Lin Beichen disdainfully, evidently convinced in his heart that Lin Beichen was indeed a demon.

Amidst the continuous insults and suspicions, Lin Beichen remained leisurely and unhurried. No matter what Ji Fan and others said, he maintained a calm gaze at the crowd.

His calm attitude sparked another theory. Many, having read too many fantasy novels, firmly believed in spells. Alongside Lin Beichen’s handsome appearance, his serene attitude gave him a certain ethereal and Daoist aura.

This immediately captured the hearts of many girls. They blushed and whispered, "He’s so handsome, how could he be a demon?"

The boys nearby mocked, "Precisely because he’s handsome, he might be a demon transformed into a beauty to deceive you girls and then eat your hearts!"

For a moment, the crowd was in heated debate. Just as tensions were about to explode into a fight, police sirens suddenly sounded—police had arrived.

Watching the crowd pushing and shoving, the police were dumbfounded. They were told a demon had appeared and felt it was absurd. Seeing the scene now, they believed the reporters were messing with them.

Ridiculous! If an actual demon appeared, why wouldn’t these people flee far away, instead of gathering here, ready to be the demon’s prey?

Several police officers were irritated, suspecting that those who reported were wasting their time deliberately.

But since they were here, and seeing potential fights breaking out, they had to intervene as violence is no small matter.

They began dispersing the crowd as they approached Lin Beichen and Ji Fan. Seeing them at the center, they knew they were the main players in this drama.

The lead officer, suppressing his anger, asked, "What’s going on between you two?"

Seeing the police, Ji Fan’s eyes lit up, and he immediately ran over, shouting, "Officer! This person is a demon! Quickly arrest him!"

The officer’s face darkened, while Lin Beichen stood calmly, looking at him with a gentle gaze, a model youth anyone would trust.

Just as the officer prepared to investigate further, sudden commotion from a corner diverted everyone’s attention there.

It turned out that the previous match between Ji Fan and Lin Beichen was secretly filmed and posted online, skyrocketing to hot search within an hour.

Such a trending topic was irresistible to media outlets. They rushed over, cameras in hand.

Seeing the police presence didn’t deter these media personnel; instead, they confidently claimed they were here to unveil the truth for the greater public.

The media’s enthusiasm for hot searches had become quite extreme. Using netizens as a shield, they acted as if they had ’immunity,’ unstoppable.

"Sir, do you have any response to the online rumor that you’re a demon?" A reporter eagerly asked.

"Sir, are you using magic or Demon Technique? Could you demonstrate?" Another reporter followed suit with his question.

"Sir, please answer, would you?" The reporters buzzed with a flurry of questions.

Confronted with the barrage of questions, Lin Beichen remained silent.

The police quickly stepped in to maintain order, preventing enthusiastic reporters from injuring the crowd.

Lin Beichen wanted precisely such a scenario. Facing the media and the whole nation, he slowly spoke, "I am not a demon; I am a Daoist."

His words shocked everyone. He continued, "What I am using are the world’s last Daoist Skills. Moreover, I bear the duty to revive Daoist Skills."

"I know people are unfamiliar with Daoist Skills. They’re created for upholding righteousness and eliminating filth." Lin Beichen patiently explained.

"You’ve seen my Daoist Skills in action. It’s closely linked to practical experience, meaning practice is needed to strengthen oneself." He elaborated further.

"Of course, drawing Talismans is a crucial part of Daoist Skills. It helps achieve many things." Saying this, Lin Beichen casually drew a Talisman.

Everyone was entranced as peach blossoms showered down from above, mesmerizingly beautiful.

Several media quickly snapped photos, capturing the magical scene.

Lin Beichen smiled slightly, straightening his posture, eyes filled with pride, "Not just that, Daoism is a local doctrine of Dragon Country."

As soon as he finished, thunderous applause erupted. The crowd’s gaze at Lin Beichen transformed from suspicion to admiration, some even developed a fervor for Daoist Skills.

With media stoking the flames, Lin Beichen’s displayed prowess impressed everyone. His speech touched many fantasy novel enthusiasts.

These individuals, already deeply intrigued by spells, were ecstatic seeing their dreams come true.

For others, regardless of belief, a sense of reverence for Daoist Skills began to grow. They began, deliberately or not, to follow Lin Beichen, the alleged Daoist inheritor.

In a short time, Lin Beichen gained a devoted following. After contemplation, he decided to establish a Daoist branch in the city to better promote Daoist culture and draw more visitors to learn, convincing them of Daoist Skills’ existence.