Chapter 735
The guy in front of him, speaking so slowly, made Yang Fan somewhat suspicious that this could be the Old Locust Tree’s second personality.
When this guy greeted Mr. Fan earlier, he had practically screamed his lungs out.
But now, he was actually preaching about respecting elders and caring for the young. Could this damned creature really have such a fickle temperament?
Even when Yang Fan spat directly in his face as a greeting, the abstract, aged face of the Old Locust Tree didn’t show the slightest sign of anger. His oval-shaped eyes looked at Yang Fan with a kind expression before calmly saying, "Ah, young human boy, truly impetuous youth. I’ve been here on Li Mountain for 1,200 years. I’ve seen countless boys as impetuous as you—and quite a few who ended up hanging from my branches."
"I do understand the human world, though not profoundly. Tell me, in the human world, don’t you often say that youthful arrogance will one day be worn down by time? Eventually, you’ll become the person you once despised. So, young man, perhaps it’s better to show some humility when necessary."
"Such insights, I’m afraid, even your human elders may not see as clearly as I do. Over my years on Li Mountain, I’ve witnessed countless exceptional young folks. I’ve seen mountains and rivers shift, seen generations of outstanding people rise and fall, but after all that transformation, how much do you think remains? This place—why, my memory of the county map is more detailed than what you’ll find written anywhere today."
Yang Fan stared at this suddenly loquacious monster and asked with little patience, "So what exactly are you trying to say?"
"You’re asking what I just rambled about? Oh, nothing much, really. Just some passing thoughts that came to mind. We old creatures often get bored. Day in and day out, all I see are the same things. Occasionally running into someone willing to chat—it’s rare, so I get chatty."
"Now, shall we get to the main topic? Let’s talk about the deal between us!"
Yang Fan: ...
At last, he understood why Mr. Fan called this creature a fool.