Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 140 – Not the Dragon Clan, But Me

The veins on the back of Su Changfeng’s hand bulged.

He gripped his cane tightly, a flicker of struggle in his murky eyes.

To be used by the Dragon Clan.

He knew all too well what that meant for them.

It meant losing their freedom.

It meant becoming servants.

It meant that Green Hill Village would be reduced to a mere vassal of the Dragon Clan.

The surrounding fox people grew restless.

Some whispered amongst themselves, some turned pale, and others tightened their grip on their weapons.

But they all understood one fact.

They had no right to refuse.

The aura emanating from this Dragon Clan member before them was enough to crush everyone present.

Even their village chief, a Level 4 Evolved being, was nothing more than an ant before her.

Su Changfeng took a deep breath.

He raised his head and looked directly at Lin Fan.

“My lady, this old man knows we have no right to refuse.”

His voice was tinged with bitterness.

“But… the people of Green Hill Village have already lost too much.”

“If we lose our freedom as well, then what is the point… of living?”

Lin Fan’s calm gaze fell upon Su Changfeng.

She didn’t speak, merely listening quietly.

Su Changfeng continued.

“When I was young, I once served as a guard in Azurewood City.”

“I saw too many Fox Clan Girls captured and taken as slaves.”

“Some were sold to brothels, some were treated as playthings, and some… couldn’t even keep their lives.”

“Green Hill Village is our last home.”

“If we are to lose even this place, then we…”

His voice choked with emotion.

Lin Fan was silent for a moment.

Then, she spoke.

“You’ve misunderstood.”

Her tone was as placid as ever.

“I didn’t say you would be used by the Dragon Clan.”

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“But by me, Long Ningshuang, and me alone.”

At these words, everyone was stunned.

Su Changfeng’s pupils contracted slightly.

“My lady… what do you mean by that?”

A faint curve appeared at the corner of Lin Fan’s mouth.

“I have no connection to the Dragon Clan.”

“I will not report your existence to the Dragon Clan, nor will I let you become their servants.”

“You only need to work for me.”

Su Changfeng’s breathing grew slightly ragged.

“Could it be… my lady, you…”

His voice was filled with disbelief.

“Could it be that you… have betrayed the Dragon Clan?”

Lin Fan neither denied nor confirmed it.

She simply said coolly, “You can understand it that way.”

Su Changfeng’s body trembled slightly.

Betraying the Dragon Clan.

For any member of the Dragon Clan, those three words were a death sentence.

Even for those from branch families, there was no exception.

Yet this woman before him had said it so casually.

What did that imply?

It implied that she was already prepared to make an enemy of the Dragon Clan.

Su Changfeng took a deep breath.

“My lady, although this old man is aged, I know the consequences of betraying the Dragon Clan.”

“If we help you… and the Dragon Clan finds out, Green Hill Village…”

Lin Fan cut him off.

“The Dragon Clan will not find out.”

Her tone carried an unquestionable chill.

“Since I dare to do this, I am confident I won’t be discovered.”

“Moreover…”

She paused.

“If Green Hill Village works for me, I will also provide appropriate payment.”

Payment?

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A trace of doubt flashed in Su Changfeng’s eyes.

Lin Fan didn’t keep him in suspense.

She directly retrieved a Crystal from her Storage Space.

The Crystal glowed all over, emitting powerful energy fluctuations.

Su Changfeng’s pupils instantly dilated.

“This… This is…”

His voice trembled.

“A Level 4 Crystal?!”

The surrounding fox people all gasped.

A Level 4 Crystal.

To them, this was a treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

The village chief of Green Hill Village had only been a Level 5 Evolved being at his peak.

Now, this Dragon Clan member had casually produced a Level 4 Crystal.

Lin Fan held the Crystal out to Su Changfeng.

“This Crystal is a deposit for our cooperation.”

Her tone remained placid.

“Green Hill Village will handle intelligence work for me, and I will provide Crystals and protection.”

“I will raise the overall strength of Green Hill Village to the next level.”

Su Changfeng’s hand trembled slightly.

He didn’t immediately take the Crystal. Instead, he raised his head and looked directly at Lin Fan.

“My lady, this old man would like to ask a question.”

“Why… are you doing this?”

Lin Fan’s gaze swept over the wary fox people.

“Because I need intelligence.”

Her answer was simple and direct.

“The Fox Clan excels at stealth and escape, and moreover…”

She paused.

“I know that the Fox Clan has people all over.”

“Although many have been captured as slaves, a large portion of them actively go to various places to work.”

“Beautiful men and women of the Fox Clan are very popular in every industry.”

“Gathering intelligence is very easy for you.”

Su Changfeng’s pupils contracted again.

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This woman…

She even knew about these things.

Lin Fan continued.

“I will not force you.”

“If you are unwilling, I will leave right now.”

“But…”

Her tone deepened slightly.

“You should also understand that Green Hill Village’s situation is not safe.”

“Although the Mist Forest is secluded, it will be discovered by other races one day.”

“When that time comes, will you… still be able to protect this home?”

Su Changfeng’s body stiffened slightly.

What Lin Fan said was the truth.

Although Green Hill Village was hidden, it was not absolutely safe.

If it were discovered by another powerful race one day, Green Hill Village…

The consequences would be unimaginable.

Su Changfeng was silent for a long time.

Finally, he took a deep breath.

“My lady, this old man… is willing to cooperate.”

His voice carried a hint of helplessness, but also a hint of anticipation.

“But this old man has one condition.”

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.

“Speak.”

Su Changfeng’s gaze became resolute.

“I ask that my lady… protect the people of Green Hill Village.”

“Not just here, but also our people working outside.”

“If they encounter danger, I ask that my lady… intervene to save them.”

Lin Fan was silent for a moment.

Then, she nodded.

“Agreed.”

A flicker of excitement appeared in Su Changfeng’s eyes.

With a trembling hand, he accepted the Level 4 Crystal.

The moment the Crystal was in his hand, he could feel the immense power contained within.

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This Crystal was enough to produce another Level 4 Evolved being in Green Hill Village.

Su Changfeng gave Lin Fan a deep look.

Then, he dropped to one knee.

“Su Changfeng, on behalf of Green Hill Village, is willing to serve my lady.”

The surrounding fox people also knelt one after another.

“We are willing to serve my lady!”

Lin Fan’s gaze swept over the kneeling fox people.

A faint curve appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Very good.

The first step is complete.

She raised her hand, signaling for everyone to rise.

“From this day forward, Green Hill Village is my intelligence agency.”

“I need you to help me gather intelligence on the surrounding areas.”

“Especially… intelligence on Azurewood City.”

Su Changfeng nodded.

“This old man understands.”

Lin Fan continued.

“I need to know about Azurewood City’s lord, Hu Lie.”

“Also, the situation with the Otherworld Rift.”

“And…”

She paused.

“Whether any other Dragon Clan members have appeared near Azurewood City.”

Su Changfeng’s expression turned grave.

“Rest assured, my lady. This old man will arrange for our people to gather the intelligence as soon as possible.”

Lin Fan nodded.

“Very good.”

Without another word, Lin Fan turned and left.

Su Xiaoxiao watched Lin Fan’s departing figure, a complex look in her eyes.

This Dragon Clan member…

She was completely different from what she had imagined.

She quickened her pace and followed.