Super Strong Little Divine Farmer

Chapter 2306: Chapter 2307: Deadlock

As he fell into the water, the forms that previously seemed ready to leap forward all halted. Standing their ground, they surveyed their surroundings, their eyes filled with vigilance.

No one dared to make the first move. Charging ahead rashly would not only lead to creating opportunities for others but might also end in death in this peculiar lake, just like the man before.

No one dared to step forward, yet with so many present, none dared to act lightly, leading to a stalemate.

In the midst of the calm, only the lake remained unchanged, as distant bursts of bubbling blood rose continuously, growing larger, as if something was about to break forth from within.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed there, not even daring to take a deep breath.

Their intense gazes were set firmly, eyes blazing with excitement, as if the object inside was about to be theirs.

"Wait for the right moment, and when the time is about right, we’ll make our move."

"Everyone’s thinking of snatching this thing, but whether they can keep it is another matter."

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The murmurs continued around the lake’s edge, shadows discussing quietly, glancing at the bubbling lake, then warily checking their surroundings.

Everyone was preparing for the artifact’s emergence, including Jiang Wei beside him, who discussed with the remaining three elders, eyes focused.

All had come for this; naturally, they had to plan thoroughly.

Among these people, perhaps the most at ease was Lin Chen, whose eyes were clear, devoid of desire. Though curious about the rumored treasure, he had no intention of seizing it.

Such things, after all, were external; improving himself was far more gratifying.

"See over there? That’s the Fang family that Uncle Jiang mentioned earlier."

Tang Ming pointed to the crowd in the distance, where several figures gathered, observing the unfolding scene in the lake, occasionally glancing towards Jiang Wei with a hint of resentment in their eyes.

"Did they think I was a spy for their family before?"

Lin Chen contemplated, casting a glance across.

Their power was about equal to those Jiang Wei had brought. If a conflict arose, the outcome wasn’t certain, but not only those two families were present here now.

"Everyone, this deadlock isn’t a solution. How about my brother and I go over and test the waters, paving the way for you all, what do you think?"

A sudden voice halted the clamor, shifting all eyes towards the speaking man.

This was a man in his thirties, with a bushy beard and a faint smile. At the lake’s edge, he bowed, speaking with a humble posture, occasionally a sharp glint escaping from his eyes, quickly concealed.

Beside him stood a short man, creating a stark contrast, his eyes frequently assessing those present with a crafty look.

"Alright then, everyone knows you two brothers are famed thieves. Letting you go first, who knows what tricks you’ll use to disappear from here."

However, their reputations weren’t favorable. Immediately after he finished, someone stepped out to object.

"They’re known for thievery, not greatly skilled, but quick on their feet. In this crowd, though recognizable, catching them would be hard."

Tang Ming explained again, being familiar with certain figures after staying in Qingmu City for a while.

Particularly when these two were notorious thieves, awareness naturally heightened.

"That’s not quite right. See, lingering here serves no purpose; let us test the waters first. Besides, with so many watching, are you afraid we’ll run?"

The bearded man raised his head, adopting a more assertive stance, scanning the surroundings, and said, "Or are you saying, with so many here, none of you have the confidence to keep us here?"

It was a provocation. He seemed to grasp their psychology well, knowing their pride. His challenge pricked their vanity, feeling somewhat shamed.

Even Jiang Wei felt the same.

Seeing the expressions around, Lin Chen could perceive that this so-called habitual thief was shrewd, adept at exploiting weaknesses, allowing him to survive so long.

Just like now, with the treasure about to surface, while common methods might be disregarded for its sake, age-old family traditions wouldn’t allow such indifference.

Otherwise, failing to secure the treasure and having rumors spread to Qingmu City would tarnish family reputations.

"He speaks reasonably. Let him be the vanguard to see what’s there."

Indeed, after the bearded man spoke, someone from the Fang family introduced by Tang Ming earlier cleared their throat.

A solid object already surfaced in the water, bubbling forth pale red muddy water, like a small fountain, spreading outwards.

There had been no movement there for a while. Continued stalling would only attract more people, causing more chaos.

"Seems Clan Leader Fang is sensible, unlike others treating us like thieves." The bearded man scoffed, showing disdain.

"You’re a thief..." someone muttered; if not for this, perhaps they would’ve been allowed to inspect it anyway.

But given the present situation, with activity ceased there, without anyone inspecting, a stalemate formed, and no one knew how long it would last.

"Clan Leader Fang, are you getting overly friendly with them?"

Amidst everyone’s contemplation, a sudden discordant voice resonated, drifting around, its origin unclear.

Seeming to deliberately sow discord, the voice disappeared after speaking, leaving an enraged Clan Leader Fang searching the crowd with his gaze.

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