Lin Fan lit a cigarette, put it in his mouth, took a leisurely deep puff, and lazily walked up to Count Nick, sighing dramatically: "Count Nick, with your status, are you afraid you can’t get women? You’re just too impatient. There’s an old saying in Huaxia: ’Haste makes waste,’ oh... now you can’t even eat tofu, let alone tofu pudding."

Count Nick was trembling with rage, the sarcasm was even more infuriating than a beating!

Count Nick gritted his teeth and said, "You... it’s all your doing!"

"Oh my! You’re still trying to turn the tables. Everyone clearly saw who was sneaking under the lady’s skirt, and you... you’re just despicable!" Lin Fan pointed at Count Nick, completely exasperated.

"You’re lying!" Count Nick was nearly about to explode with anger; if it weren’t for maintaining his cover, he’d have rushed up to beat Lin Fan, or perhaps let Lin Fan beat him!

Count Nick really wanted to shout, have the guts not to insult me...

While watching Lin Fan act so shamelessly, Gu Qingcheng couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes sparkling. Yes, this man in front of her was the Lin Fan she first met, the arrogant Lin Fan who put no one in his eyes!

However, Gu Qingcheng didn’t hate Lin Fan; instead, she hoped Lin Fan would stay this way, wild and free, not the cold, masked Tyrant who would kill anyone who offends him!

"Lying? Then what’s your proof that I’m lying?" Lin Fan asked righteously.

Count Nick was somewhat speechless; this kid had set him up, and now there’s no way for him to explain himself, even if he had ten mouths.

Count Nick now truly regretted hiding his strength; things had already escalated to this point, and his credibility was in question. If he suddenly showed his true power, he’d likely become a common enemy in Paris, like a rat everyone wants to beat!

"You see, no evidence, right? The people I despise most in my life are scum like you who distort facts. Your existence defiles the pure hearts of people worldwide, pollutes the earth, the air, and every drop of water." Lin Fan scolded him unreservedly!

Gu Qingcheng rolled her eyes repeatedly, thinking this guy was going overboard. What does it have to do with polluting the earth, air, or water?

Count Nick was so enraged he nearly spit blood and fainted!

Then Lin Fan approached Gu Qingcheng, placing one hand behind his back, extending the other in a gentlemanly invitation, smiling: "Beautiful lady, may I invite you to dinner?"

"I’d be honored," Gu Qingcheng smiled slightly.

"Oh! That’s wonderful. In that case, let’s hurry and leave this place; I’m afraid this filth will stain your pure heart."

Lin Fan discontentedly said, gently taking Gu Qingcheng’s delicate hand. Under the envious gaze of all, they walked towards the exit of the castle like a noble prince and princess, with the crowd unconsciously making way for them.

"Damn you! Tyrant, I’m going to kill you, I swear I’ll kill you!"

Count Nick’s eyes were filled with malice as he watched Lin Fan and Gu Qingcheng’s retreating figures, roaring furiously in his heart.

...

After leaving the castle, Gu Qingcheng had been brought in by Count Nick’s people, so she had to ride in Lin Fan’s car. Just as the two started the car to leave, two figures suddenly appeared in front of it, the couple of thieves: the Mouse Tunnel Team!

Every time he thought of this name, Lin Fan felt rather pathetic for his good buddy, Mouse!

"What are you doing?" Lin Fan frowned.

"Dear Mr. Tyrant, your performance just now was so impressive, you rendered Count Nick speechless, truly powerful and brave, worthy of being the god of the Dark Realm, Tyrant!" Mike flattered.

"Enough with the flattery, get to the point; don’t waste my time charming a girl." Lin Fan said dismissively.

"Hehe!"

Mike rubbed his dry hands and chuckled a couple of times, saying, "Mr. Tyrant, we want to work with you?"

"Yes, yes, we want to be your subordinates!" Selena also quickly chimed in, eagerly looking at Lin Fan.

"Sorry, I’ve already quit the Dark Realm." Lin Fan declined.

"No problem! We can be your guards; if anyone bullies you, we’ll teach them a lesson. Besides, Mr. Tyrant, you must have a lot of daily affairs, needing extra hands; I think we can handle this job." Mike persisted, still keen.

Lin Fan felt quite frustrated; he didn’t want to act all grand like an emperor, nor did he want the whole Four Guardians—what’s that? Are you saying Lin Fan has four Heavenly Kings? That’s another matter entirely; the Four Heavenly Kings belong to the sect, not Lin Fan personally!

Moreover, the members of the "Suicide Squad" and Lin Fan were brothers who had gone through life and death; although they took orders from Lin Fan, there was no master-servant relationship. Lin Fan wasn’t interested in having two guards sticking around him.

However, just as Lin Fan was about to refuse, his eyes caught a glimpse of the cross necklaces around Mike and Selena’s necks, which made his eyebrows twitch, and his eyes light up instantly!

"Are you followers of the Church?" Lin Fan asked.

Mike instinctively looked at the cross necklace around his neck and laughed: "Yes, our profession is very dangerous, so we occasionally pray for God’s protection. Mr. Tyrant, are you a believer in God too?"

Believer, my ass; Lin Fan didn’t believe in that old man who’s been dead for who knows how long. He asked, "Besides stealing, what else can you guys do?"

"A lot, such as tracking and counter-tracking, those are our specialties." Mike said confidently.

"Do you know the Emmafa Shura Institute?" Lin Fan continued to ask.

"Of course, we often go to that Institute to pray." Mike answered without hesitation.

"Good! Then I’m assigning you a task, go to the Emmafa Shura Institute and keep an eye on Dean Mary, see who she’s associating with. If a burly man appears around her, make sure to track that man’s movements closely!"

Lin Fan always thought there was something suspicious about Mary. It was an instinct developed from countless battles. Moreover, if Lord Moses were truly hiding in the Emmafa Shura Institute, he would have made full preparations. Lin Fan worried Mouse couldn’t handle it alone; as a backup, Lin Fan decided to let this couple of thieves assist Mouse!

Lin Fan had wiped out the Vampire Clan’s branch in Paris, but Lord Moses was a significant threat; as long as he’s alive, Lin Fan can’t be at ease!

Upon hearing Lin Fan’s words, the thief couple immediately looked excited: "Mr. Tyrant, is this an examination for us?"

"You could say that! But this test isn’t simple, it might lead to fatal consequences. Think it over; following me isn’t easy—it’s like playing with your lives!" Lin Fan cautioned.