Chapter 672 - 154: Growth Before Departure
Chapter 672: Chapter 154: Growth Before Departure
"Mm." Lin Chen nodded.
"Your achievements have already far surpassed this old man. When you go to the Flame Dynasty, I have nothing much to advise you. Just remember, don’t burden yourself too heavily. Liang has its own destiny, so don’t treat Liang as your burden. Once you reach the Flame Dynasty, consider yourself on a solitary journey."
"Yes, I will heed your advice."
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Half an hour later, the banquet began.
Elder Lord Li appeared, toasted dozens of tables, and then left.
Lin Chen did not show himself in front of the guests; this was at Li Yueshan’s request.
"Our Li Family currently hasn’t produced any particularly talented descendants. If outsiders learn of your connection to our Li Family, it might actually attract those who are opportunistic to target us."
In the end, Lin Chen, along with Tai Rubai and the Young Master of the Huang Family, Huang Kun, who came from Huang Mountain, and several close elders of the Li Family, sat at a separate table in the courtyard.
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Three days later.
Linhu Village.
Lin Chen bid farewell to his parents and boarded a boat early in the morning to head for Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
He had arranged with Steward Gao to depart for the Flame Dynasty from Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
For Gao Zeming, the remnants left by a disciple of the Canglan Sect under Canglan Martial Arts Academy in Liang were quite intriguing.
When Lin Chen arrived at Canglan Martial Arts Academy, he was momentarily stunned to see the young man in front of him, and in the next moment, the two embraced each other.
"Junior Brother Xiao."
"Senior Brother Lin."
Xiao Yaojin had also arrived at Canglan Martial Arts Academy, and Fang Zhan stood by, watching the scene with a cheerful smile.
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Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
Gao Zeming emerged from True Monarch Canglan’s Mansion under the Canglan Lake, with a look of emotion on his face.
"This True Monarch Canglan was a senior of the Innate Third Realm of our Canglan Sect. Once I return to the sect, I will report this. If this senior has any descendants, the sect will provide them with care."
Just by this senior leaving Lin Chen the Canglan Order, allowing the Canglan Sect to receive a genius disciple, the sect should indeed give this senior a great merit.
Lin Chen, Qin Yan, and Gu Kong listened quietly.
Lin Chen was unfazed, but Qin Yan and Gu Kong understood the implications of the steward’s words.
In the Flame Dynasty, the competition is intensely fierce.
Compared to this, over the past few days, knowing the situation in Liang, they couldn’t help but envy the martial artists of Liang.
Even if they lack strength, as long as they become noteworthy, their family’s strength gradually increases. Even if future descendants lack martial arts talent, they can still ensure a life free from want.
But in the Flame Dynasty, if there is no progress, there is regression.
The territory of the Canglan Domain is dozens of times that of Liang, but once a family regresses, they must forfeit their previous territory.
In the Flame Dynasty, an extremely strict hierarchy exists. If a family with Innate martial artists loses their Innate martial artist due to aging or unexpected incidents, their family’s territory will immediately shrink.
This rule causes some Innate powerhouses to complete sect tasks to preserve the family benefits when they discover that their descendants can’t take over, and thus seek the sect’s protection for their family.
A dignified Innate Third Realm powerhouse going overseas reflects the fierce competition in the Flame Dynasty.
"Lin Chen, in the past few days, I learned that the disciples of Canglan Martial Arts Academy absorb and refine the energy of Canglan, which is intricately related to our Canglan Sect. Once I return to the sect, I will suggest to the sect that Canglan Martial Arts Academy be granted one disciple training spot, allowing them to recommend a genius disciple to participate in Canglan Sect’s assessment."
Steward Gao, smiling, looked at Lin Chen, and Lin Chen understood this was the steward doing him a favor.
"However, this matter requires an Elder to drive it, as my mere report would not be enough to garner the sect’s attention."
Gao Zeming hinted to Lin Chen, under normal circumstances, such matters wouldn’t proceed, but Lin Chen’s situation was special. Now, with various Elders vying to take Lin Chen as a disciple, he could leverage this opportunity to gain benefits for Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
Allowing Canglan Martial Arts Academy to recommend a genius disciple to participate in the Canglan Sect assessment is a mere formality for those Elders.
Lin Chen understood that Steward Gao was reminding him: upon arriving at the sect, by choosing which Elder to apprentice under, he could also secure some advantages for Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
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A day later.
A figure entered Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
Lin Chen looked at Su Qin and the graceful handwriting in the letter she held, finally nodding.
The evening was dim.
At a certain inn in Canglan Prefecture.
When Lin Chen arrived punctually for the appointment, pushed open the room door, and stepped inside, he was momentarily stunned.
Inside the room.
The young lady had just finished bathing, her long hair cascading down her back. Her black dress slowly slipped, revealing delicately adorned inner garments, displaying her charms before Lin Chen.
A pair of white jade-like soft hands gently closed the door.
"I seek nothing, only to give myself to you before you leave."
The girl breathed as fragrant as lily, pressing Lin Chen against the door, grabbing his hand, and teasing the silken ribbon on her alabaster shoulder...
A gift of spring cold in the Huaqing Pool, the smooth hot spring water washing firming flesh.
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The girl was exceptionally dominant, charging like a knight in battle, making seven advances and retreats. However, after a moment of fierce combat, she was ultimately captured by the enemy, compelled to surrender and serve.
The entire floor of the inn was unoccupied this day, with Su Qin personally guarding the entrance.
The girl could be unrestrained and true to herself.
That night, Lin Chen’s mind was sharp, contemplating rewriting articles, with inspiration flowing like a spring.
The girl, beside him, ground ink, adding fragrance to his sleeves...
PS: Brothers, it’s really not that I don’t give everyone something to savor. Remember the time when Lin Chen was at True Monarch Canglan’s mansion? Nine Lanterns only briefly described the younger sister’s deceitful subplot and got the Chapter warned and blocked. It’s damn frustrating.
Some people write much more, and nothing happens, but whenever I write, there’s an issue. Is it that there are righteous gentlemen among the readers?
Even the most righteous of gentlemen shouldn’t be eunuchs.
Harmony between yin and yang is a natural human principle.
Brothers, please go easy; we are practically down to clear soup, we can’t be left with a monk’s tale.