novelraw Chapter 157: Luck Deprived!
Chapter 157: Luck Deprived!
Lin Fan’s expression grew complicated.
He began to understand what Su Mo was implying.
However, that didn’t make it easier to accept.
His jaw tightened.
"But if I don’t destroy them," he said through gritted teeth, "then everything might repeat itself."
His eyes carried a trace of fear as his hands started shaking.
"I can’t let that future happen again."
That fear was the root of everything.
Su Mo looked at him quietly. Then slowly shook his head.
"A small butterfly," he said calmly, "can create changes that affect the entire world."
Lin Fan froze slightly.
"Your rebirth," Su Mo continued, "has already changed the future you remember."
"What you experienced... is no longer guaranteed to happen."
His gaze deepened.
"To decide someone is your enemy...you should judge them based on their actions in this life."
"Not based on memories of a future that no longer exists."
Each word struck Lin Fan’s mind like a hammer.
"Until the moment they truly wrong you," Su Mo said, "they are nothing more than innocent people...yet they have already become the target of your hatred."
Silence fell.
Lin Fan stood there, his mind in complete chaos.
Right? Wrong?
What he believed in all this time...Was it correct?
Or had he been blinded by his own fear?
He couldn’t tell.
After a long moment, he looked up at Su Mo again, his eyes filled with confusion and hesitation.
"Sir... what should I do?"
Su Mo’s lips almost curled upward.
[Hooked!]
He suppressed the expression instantly, maintaining his calm, sage-like demeanour.
"Why not..." he said slowly, "give them a chance?"
Lin Fan blinked. "...a chance?"
Su Mo nodded. "A chance for yourself to judge."
"Observe them. Watch their actions closely."
His tone remained steady, yet carried a quiet weight.
"Are the people you consider enemies...truly the enemies you believe them to be?"
Lin Fan’s breathing slowed.
"If your heart is filled with hatred toward those who have done nothing wrong," Su Mo continued, "then your karma will become heavier."
"And when karma becomes heavy..."
"Your luck will naturally leave you."
The words were simple.
But to Lin Fan, they felt like a revelation. So that was the reason...
His recent misfortunes and constant failures.
His declining state... Everything connected.
Or at least... That was what he began to believe.
Unknowingly, he had stepped extremely close to the "truth" that Su Mo wanted him to see.
Lin Fan lowered his head slightly, his expression conflicted.
"...I understand," he said softly.
Though his tone still carried hesitation, something within him had begun to change.
Not completely. But it was enough.
Su Mo watched him quietly.
[Not bad.]
[At least he’s not a stubborn fool.]
Meanwhile, Yang Qingxi, beside them, remained silent the entire time.
But inside her mind, a familiar notification suddenly rang out.
[Ding!]
Her eyes widened slightly.
[Destiny Protagonist Lin Fan is grateful towards you!]
[Destiny Protagonist Lin Fan’s mind is filled with confusion. Is his hatred right or wrong?]
[Lin Fan’s Luck: -520]
[You have obtained 5,200 Luck Points!]
Yang Qingxi’s expression froze for a brief moment.
’What the heck?’ Before she could even express her surprise.
Another string of notifications appeared.
[Ding!]
[Lin Fan’s Current Luck: 0]
[Congratulations! You have plundered the entire Luck of Destiny Protagonist Lin Fan!]
[Lin Fan has lost the status of Destiny Protagonist and is no longer protected by Heaven! (Note: You may deal with him as you deem fit.)]
[You have received a special lottery opportunity!]
Yang Qingxi’s eyes widened in shock.
Her gaze shifted subtly toward Lin Fan, who was still standing there with a conflicted expression, completely unaware of what had just happened.
Then she glanced at Su Mo.
Her expression turned... strange.
’...He actually did it.’
’And that too... Just by talking?’
Her emotions were varied: surprise, disbelief, incomprehension, and finally acceptance.
On the other hand.
Su Mo remained calm, unaware of her mental explosion, still playing the role of a mysterious elder.
[Hmm... seems like it worked.]
[At least partially.]
He wasn’t entirely sure how much Lin Fan had accepted his brainwashing.
But judging from his expression, the seed had been planted. Now they only need to wait for it to sprout.
Lin Fan finally cupped his fists respectfully.
"Thank you for your guidance, sir. If there’s a chance, I, Lin Fan, will definitely repay you for all your kindness. If you ever need me, you can find me in Jiangnan City."
His tone was sincere as he gave his contact information.
Though confusion still lingered in his mind, there was also a trace of clarity he didn’t have before.
Without asking anything further, not even about the battle, magical powers, or their identities, he turned around and left.
His mind was too occupied and chaotic.
He needed time to process everything.
Su Mo watched his departing figure calmly.
[I am kind of curious about Lin Fan’s previous life. He doesn’t seem that unreasonable, like Ye Chen and Wu Chaochang.]
[What actually happened between him and the Yang family? With his status, how did they even cross paths?]
Too bad, he could only wait for the future to solve his curiosity.
Right now, there doesn’t seem to be any chance. What if he probes too much and Lin Fan gets suspicious? No need to take that risk just out of sheer curiosity.
Only after Lin Fan had completely disappeared from his sight did he let out a quiet breath. It was exhausting coming up with so much nonsense that makes sense.
"...Well," he muttered inwardly.
[Whether my words worked or not, we’ll find out soon enough.]
He glanced sideways at Yang Qingxi.
[Either way... this should keep things interesting.]
At present, he just wanted to deal with the aftermath here and go back home.
Right then, a familiar notification suddenly rang in his mind.
[Ding!]
Su Mo’s steps paused almost imperceptibly.
[Achievement Unlocked: The One & Only!]
[Huh...? Achievement? Is this a new feature of the system?]
Su Mo thought in surprise. Yang Qingxi was also attracted by Su Mo’s inner voice and started listening more attentively.