American comics: A salted fish becomes a saint by hanging up

The sound was getting closer and closer, and it seemed that several people were walking towards him. But it was not because of fear, but because of the expectation of facing the unknown. He knew that he had to stay calm and not act rashly.

A few seconds later, Lin Nan saw several figures walking out from the shadows in the distance. The leader was a tall, cold-tempered woman, followed by several burly men. Their attire was out of place in the ruins, as if they were from some powerful organization.

The woman's eyes scanned the surroundings, and her tone was filled with a hint of cold command, "We must find the energy source as soon as possible. Time is running out."

Lin Nan held his breath and quietly observed these strangers. He felt that these people were not ordinary passers-by, and the invisible pressure they exuded made him feel dangerous. However, unexpectedly, Lin Nan did not feel scared, but instead had an urge to test them.

He knew he should be careful, but the confidence in his heart drove him to take a step out of the shadows.

When the group saw Lin Nan coming out from behind the rocks, they all stopped and stared at him warily. The woman's eyes were coldly locked on Lin Nan, as if she was examining his every move. "There was a threat in the woman's voice that was hard to ignore. She was obviously displeased with Lin Nan's sudden appearance. Instead, he looked at the woman with his calm eyes. He felt a subtle change - the power of self-confidence surged in his body, as if giving him an unusual aura. Lin Nan knew that he was not just a passive observer, but a person who could influence the situation.

"It doesn't matter who I am." Lin Nan said calmly, with a hint of elusive confidence in his tone. He took a few steps closer and continued, "But I want to know, what are you looking for here?"

The woman narrowed her eyes slightly, obviously a little surprised by Lin Nan's attitude. She did not answer immediately, but looked at Lin Nan, as if to judge his threat level. However, Lin Nan's performance made her a little confused - a person walking alone in the ruins could face her and her men so calmly.

"We are on a mission, we don't need to explain anything to you." The woman responded coldly, trying to suppress Lin Nan with her aura. However, she soon discovered that Lin Nan was not moved by her aura.

Lin Nan noticed the hesitation in the woman's eyes and was secretly proud of himself. He realized that his attitude of neither servility nor overbearance was the embodiment of his charm, which did not come from his appearance or words, but from his inner confidence and determination. That invisible aura allowed him to remain calm even when facing a strong enemy, thus affecting the opponent's judgment.

"On a mission?" Lin Nan chuckled, a hint of amusement in his eyes, "But your goal is obviously related to me, otherwise we wouldn't meet here."

The woman's face changed slightly, obviously she didn't expect Lin Nan to be so direct. She was silent for a moment, as if thinking about how to deal with this unexpected opponent. One of the men behind her spoke up, "Boss, this guy doesn't look simple, maybe..."

"Shut up." The woman interrupted her subordinate's speech, glared at him coldly, and then turned her gaze to Lin Nan again. "No matter who you are, you'd better not interfere in our affairs, otherwise..."

"What if not?" Lin Nan interrupted her, with a hint of provocation in his tone. He knew he might be playing with fire, but he also knew that he had to show enough courage to make the other party feel afraid of him.

The woman's eyes became even colder. She was obviously not used to someone contradicting her like this. However, Lin Nan's calm attitude made her feel a little uneasy. She realized that the young man in front of her was not an ordinary person, and his confidence was not unfounded.

Lin Nan felt his invisible charm taking effect, and this feeling filled him with confidence. He knew that he was no longer the passive boy, but a person who could take the initiative to control the situation.

Just as the woman was about to speak again, Lin Nan suddenly felt a strong energy wave coming from a distance. His heart skipped a beat. The energy seemed similar to the power he had felt before, and even more violent.

"It seems that our goals are the same. Then he turned and walked towards the direction of the energy fluctuation. He knew that the power had some connection with himself, and this was also a key point he had to face.

The woman was stunned for a moment, then quickly came to her senses and waved her hand to signal her men to follow. She realized that Lin Nan was not an enemy, but he was not someone to be underestimated. Her intuition told her that this young man might be the key to their mission's success.

Lin Nan felt those people following him, but he was not nervous or uneasy. On the contrary, he felt a wonderful confidence growing. That confidence allowed him to remain calm when facing anyone, and this calmness also invisibly enhanced his charm.

As they approached the source of the energy fluctuations, Lin Nan felt the power in his body begin to stir, as if responding to the call of that energy. He knew that the road ahead was still full of unknown challenges, but he was no longer the confused teenager, but a person who continued to grow in the challenges.

Lin Nan stopped and looked back at the woman behind him, his eyes showing a hint of determination. "No matter what lies ahead, I will face it. If you want to follow me, then follow closely."

The woman frowned slightly, but finally nodded. She knew that the young man in front of her was not simple, and the charm he exuded made her unable to ignore it. She began to realize that perhaps following Lin Nan was the best choice for them to complete the mission.

Lin Nan continued to move forward in the ruins, followed closely by the group of strangers. There was an eerie silence in the air, as if even the sound of the wind was suppressed. Every step Lin Nan took was like stepping into an unknown territory. He felt his heartbeat speed up, but his heart became more determined. The energy fluctuations coming from afar guided him, as if calling him to uncover a hidden truth.

As they approached the energy source, the surrounding environment became more and more bizarre. The remains of the buildings in the ruins began to twist, strange vines suddenly grew on the ground, and a faint smell of sulfur filled the air. Lin Nan felt a layer of fine goose bumps on his skin. This reaction was not from fear, but an instinctive alertness.