Chapter 119: Chapter 113: When Two Nations Clash, Magnanimity Is Essential
"That’s the true Daoist deity, Shen Gongbao."
Ning An pointed at the statue, with a mocking smile:
"Specially prepared for Korea’s Han Xiuxian."
Wow.
An Ruolin and Lin Hai showed no reaction yet, but behind them, the crowd was already whispering, most of them looking displeased.
Despite their factional disputes, none of them wanted Changchun Temple to offer incense to Han Xiuxian.
Not to mention Han Xiuxian himself; just talking about his father, he was the most active when following Yingjiang to sanction Dragon Country.
Thick-skinned and ruthless in action, which is why he is favored by his superiors; otherwise, how could his family become Korea’s top financial conglomerate in just a dozen years?
All this was built on the countless sufferings of Dragon Country’s people.
And now, Ning An not only agreed to let Han Xiuxian offer incense, but also specifically crafted a statue.
How unsettling.
However, no one spoke, they instead focused their eyes on the two elders, hoping they would say something.
Elder An was calm, but Elder Lin’s fiery temper flared up instantly, his tone became somewhat stiff:
"Daoist Ning, don’t say this is your so-called hospitality!"
Elder Lin emphasized the word "hospitality" heavily, everyone understood.
Ning An naturally sensed Lin Hai’s displeasure, and immediately chuckled:
"Elder Lin, rest assured."
"This true Taoist deity is only for Koreans and Sakura people to enjoy."
It was likewise a hidden meaning.
Seeing Ning An’s sincere gaze, Lin Hai temporarily chose to trust him, remaining silent.
He was already prepared to intervene forcibly if anything went wrong.
What nonsense about international etiquette?
The old man is fighting for dignity!
Ning An casually started a live stream.
After a night of fermentation, almost the entire internet knew today was the day Han Xiuxian came to offer incense.
With the beginning of Ning An’s live broadcast, countless netizens flooded in.
"Today’s stream started earlier than usual, is Han Xiuxian, that fool, coming?"
"Little Daoist, the internet says you’re planning to let Han Xiuxian offer incense as a threat to make him lift the tech sanctions against us Dragon Country, is that true?"
"Brother Sect Leader, absolutely not! In the face of military confrontation, morale is paramount. Even if we don’t have a carrier blocking lock now, we’ll eventually create one. Don’t compromise!"
After a night of fermentation, the truth and lies were already difficult to distinguish.
Even Ning An’s devoted fans began to feel hesitant.
Ning An looked at the comments, shook his head:
"Who said I want to use incense to lift the blockade..."
Good!
Ning An hadn’t finished speaking before the stream was covered with a thick layer of comments.
"Good, good, good! As expected of the streamer I support, positive energy, oh bro."
"Scared me, I thought it was really the leader’s approval, letting Brother Sect Leader use incense to lift the blockade."
"Hmm! We gave so many ancestors as sacrifices, struggled so hard to stand upright, can’t bend our backs!"
...
This matter spread vigorously across the entire internet.
In the live stream room, there weren’t only netizens from Dragon Country, but also people climbing over from Korea.
"Hehe, now he says this, soon he’ll change his tune. Do you truly not understand the value of a carrier blocking lock?"
"If you ask me, you pigs might as well resist by farting, without a carrier blocking lock, your carrier is just a pile of scrap metal, what’s the use?"
"Stop struggling, obediently surrender, maybe if we’re in a good mood, we’ll lift the blockade for you, it’ll be good for everyone."
"Ah Ssi Ba, long live Frog Platform!"
Seeing these worm-like comments flood in, Ning An didn’t bother to criticize them, as other netizens had already overwhelmed them with anger.
Facing this situation, Ning An opened his mouth but said nothing.
After all, what’s the harm in letting the dying dance for a while?
Meanwhile.
In Swan Grand Hotel in Z City, Han Xiuxian had just got into a pure black business car, heading towards Changchun Temple.
"Director, there’s news that Dragon Country citizens have set up checkpoints on the road leading to Changchun Temple, claiming they’re specifically targeting you."
Listening to the steady tone of Secret Technique beside him, Han Xiuxian couldn’t help but furrow his brow.
"If I remember correctly, this practice should be illegal in Dragon Country, right?"
Secret Technique operated a tablet, quickly brought up a picture, and handed it over:
"Director, as you said, this kind of unauthorized checkpoint setup is indeed illegal in Dragon Country."
"But... there are many people setting up the checkpoint, probably close to ten thousand..."
Looking at the bustling crowd in the image, Han Xiuxian couldn’t help but press his temples.
"Damn it!"
Being knowledgeable about Dragon Country, he naturally understood another term: "the law doesn’t punish the crowd."
That many people, even if the local police were fully deployed, it wouldn’t be possible to handle.
Moreover, Dragon Country police would probably just put on a show at the scene.
Seeing Han Xiuxian’s somewhat gloomy expression, Secret Technique calmly suggested:
"If we call the police, it might not be very effective, since local police would surely prioritize protecting their own citizens."
"Driving there, there’s a high chance we won’t make it through."
"Maybe we can go to Changchun Temple tomorrow, or disguise and change cars to go."
After listening to Secret Technique’s analysis, Han Xiuxian’s eyes grew darker, and after a moment of thinking, he shook his head: "No."
"My health deteriorates further with each passing day, I must seize the time, cannot delay!"
"Suggest to Dragon and Tiger Temple, do they really think I don’t know their purpose? Tell them to immediately use their connections to arrange a private plane for me, or they’ll face my wrath!"
"Yes." Hearing this, Secret Technique remained calm, turned to execute the order.
In the car, Han Xiuxian’s face grew increasingly manic:
"I must live! Only the living can enjoy the world!"
"No one can block my hope for life, no one can!!!"
...
In Changchun Temple.
It’s still the same group of people as initially.
As for no other incense burners, Ning An didn’t mind.
Today’s event is akin to a minor clash between the two countries, clearing the area is naturally normal.
Lin Hai kept staring at the statue, becoming increasingly alarmed.
Clearly a properly crafted Daoist deity statue, yet it seemed like a devil shrouded in divine light, constantly consuming the surrounding light and heat.
Moreover, the statue’s steed, with the three black incense sticks in its mouth, was equally bizarre, having an unsettling, distorted appearance no matter the angle.
"Ning Xiaoyou, these black incense sticks, haven’t been seen before, right?"
Unable to hold back, Lin Hai directly asked.
Ning An smiled and shook his head, though he didn’t speak, inwardly he gave a thumbs up.
Not for nothing, bearing the nation’s fortune, Ghost-Collecting Incense, Source of Filth plus Fortune Card, not only affects individuals but can directly target the nation’s destiny behind them.
Still, such matters naturally need not be disclosed.
Not to mention the negative international impact, just letting Han Xiuxian know would definitely make him reconsider coming to offer incense.
That would be unacceptable!
