Chapter 428 Lack of Courage

Deep in Fishman Street.

The dark and damp air was filled with a pungent stench, and every step seemed to be stepping on a secret and dirty past.

Few people are willing to visit this place, even ordinary residents of Fishman Island choose to take a detour.

This is a gathering place of darkness and despair, hiding countless secrets and conspiracies.

Jin An slowly walked into the darkness, his figure moving like a shadow in the dim light, his eyes gleaming sharply as he stared straight ahead.

Curiosity and vigilance were intertwined in his heart. He knew that Vander Decken IX's lair concealed many shady deals and secrets of Fishman Island, which might even affect his judgment of the future situation.

The surrounding walls were covered in dirt and mottled marks, and whispers lurked in the shadows, as if hinting at some dark and unknown deal.

Jin An's eyes swept over those figures hidden in the darkness, and a sneer appeared on his face. His arrival undoubtedly broke the tranquility of this area, and invisibly made those sinister eyes alert.

"What a filthy place," he thought to himself, his steps firm and powerful, each step reminding him of the hidden dangers around him.

He knew that there were no friends in this place, only enemies waiting for an opportunity.

Stopping in front of a dilapidated building, Jinan slowly approached, feeling the various auras permeating the surroundings.

Through the broken window, he saw several people sitting inside, discussing something in low voices, their eyes full of cunning and sinisterness.

Those people occasionally looked up, their expressions revealing a hint of vigilance and uneasiness. It was obvious that they did not welcome any outsiders.

"What are you talking about?" Jin An's voice was like a cold wind, instantly freezing the air.

His appearance broke the tranquility of the area. The sense of oppression surged like a tide, instantly attracting the attention of those people.

They were stunned, their faces changed, and their eyes flashed with panic and hostility.

One of them stood up, trying to hide his inner uneasiness, with a slight smile on his face, "Who are you? Outsiders like you are not welcome here."

Jin An raised his lips slightly, revealing a playful smile, "I came here just to learn about the situation on Fishman Island. I heard that this is the source of the answers."

He slowly raised his hand, signaling them not to be nervous, but the majesty in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

"Answer?" The man frowned, obviously unwilling to reveal it easily. However, Jin An's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he instantly saw through his heart, making it difficult for him to control himself.

"I don't want to hurt you," Jin An softened his tone but remained firm, "but if you don't cooperate... I think you should be aware of the consequences."

His words were like a sharp blade, cutting through the dark air, and everyone present felt an invisible pressure.

They looked at each other, weighed the risks and benefits in their minds, and finally chose to remain silent.

Jinan's smile gradually deepened, knowing deep down that they had no way out.

In this dark game, he is already in control.

"Ah! Let me go!!!"

A panicked girl's cry broke the gloomy atmosphere of Fishman Street.

Jinan's attention was instantly drawn over, and the whispers and shadows in his ears seemed to freeze at this moment.

He walked quickly towards the direction where the sound came from, feeling a little unhappy.

Turning around a dilapidated door, the scene before him made his heart tighten.

A little mermaid was surrounded by several fishmen, her face pale and her eyes full of fear.

She struggled desperately, her fingers weakly slapping the wall beside her, trying to find a chance to escape.

Jinan's eyes turned cold in an instant.

"Let her go!" His voice was as loud as thunder, instantly capturing the little girl's pain and fear in everyone's sight.

Those sturdy men obviously did not expect outsiders to break in. They looked at each other with a hint of disdain on their faces.

"Who are you? You are not welcome here!"

One of the sturdy men remained calm and threatening even after being discovered what they were doing.

But Jin An ignored his threat and just took a step forward slowly. His aura surged like a tide, and the sense of oppression pressed directly towards them.

"Let her go."

Jin An's voice was low and majestic, but contained an irresistible force.

There was a glimmer of hope in the little mermaid's eyes. She raised her head slightly and looked at the stranger who seemed to have walked out of the light.

The strong men's expressions gradually became tense and their hands trembled slightly.

"Do you want to die?" the strong man tried to fight back.

But Jinan's eyes suddenly became sharp, as if he could see through all the vanity.

"I'll say it again." He approached coldly, as if forcing these people to make a choice.

"Let her go."

Jin An's voice was like a cold blade, ruthless and decisive.

Finally, the strong man couldn't bear it any longer and let go of the little girl weakly. He collapsed to the ground like abandoned garbage.

The little girl stepped back in fear, then grabbed Jin'an's hand tightly, feeling the warmth and security.

"It's okay, I'm here."

Jin An lowered his head slightly and spoke to her comfortingly.

The darkness and threats surrounding them seemed to be dispelled at this moment.

But the next moment, the little girl's hand suddenly became as fast as lightning, and a sharp blade stabbed straight at Jinan.

In this instant, Jin An's eyes slightly focused, and he instantly caught sight of the little mermaid in the shadow, and a hint of a hidden sneer appeared on that face.

"What a surprising little gadget." Jin An raised his lips with a playful smile, having already expected all this.

He slightly turned sideways, easily avoiding the fatal blow, and counterattacked with his hand as fast as lightning. With a force as strong as the wind, he grasped the little girl's wrist, and the blade fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"What a shame, she's such a smart girl."

Jinan's voice was gentle, like a father's instruction to a naughty child.

The little girl looked at him in astonishment, confusion and fear flashing in her eyes.

At the same time, several fishmen who had kidnapped the little girl before also surrounded them from all directions, with ferocious looks on their faces and disdain and ridicule flashing in their eyes.

They were secretly delighted in their hearts, as if they felt that they could put Jin in a desperate situation at this moment.

"Do you want to use your numbers to bully the minority?" Jin An's smile did not fade, but instead he looked more confident and calm.

He loosened the little girl's hand slightly and knocked her unconscious with a knife.

Even a little girl who grew up in such an environment should not be looked down upon. Jin An smiled and did not take this little episode to heart.

"Come on, let's see your courage."

He said lightly, his hands slightly open.

The fishmen looked at each other, with a hint of hesitation in their minds, but driven by the hostility in front of them, they finally decided to rush towards him.

"Do it!"

Jin An's laughter was like a horn echoing on the battlefield. His figure seemed to turn into flowing wind in an instant, easily avoiding the attacks.

He waved his hand casually, and a fishman who rushed up was bounced away and hit the wall heavily, making a loud noise.

The surrounding fishmen were shocked when they saw this. Their original momentum was shattered by this powerful force, and the sneer on their faces froze instantly.

Jin An's figure was at ease in the chaos. He was like an absolute master, dealing with all threats with ease.

"It seems that your courage is not enough."

He said lightly, his eyes sweeping over the panicked fishmen.

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