"Lin Chen, it’s you!"
As Mu Qingxuan recognized Lin Chen as the one who had come to her rescue, tears instantly welled up in her eyes, and she threw herself into Lin Chen’s arms. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the NovєlFіre.net
She had thought she was going to die just a moment ago, and the last image that had surfaced in her mind was that of Lin Chen.
"Yes, it’s me, I’m here, don’t be afraid."
Lin Chen reached out and gently patted Mu Qingxuan’s head as he spoke softly.
He had no ulterior motives towards Mu Qingxuan; whether as a fellow disciple or a fellow native of Desolate Sky City, Lin Chen felt compelled to rescue her.
"Who are you to meddle in our affairs? Don’t you know that this lady has caught Young Master Gao’s eye?"
"Kid, I’d advise you to bow your head to the ground a few times and then get lost. You want to play the hero and save the damsel, but you need to choose the right occasion. If you provoke Young Master Gao, be careful not to lose your life over it."
Another man with long hair standing beside Leng Dong sneered at Lin Chen.
In the presence of Young Master Gao, he naturally couldn’t let Leng Dong take all the credit.
Within the Jade Cauldron Sect, Gao Zhipeng’s Black Cloud Hall was quite renowned, and many groups had to show some respect, including members of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Because Gao Zhipeng was a True Disciple, and was held in high regard by some of the elders, offending him would make it difficult to get by within the sect.
Therefore, as long as it wasn’t anything too serious, some smaller teams would swallow their grievances without complaint, even when bullied by members of Black Cloud Hall.
"I’d like to see what you can do to me here within the Jade Cauldron Sect."
Lin Chen eyed the group of Black Cloud Hall members in front of him, scoffed coldly, and took a step forward, looking towards Leng Dong and the still-calm Young Master Gao among the crowd.
A powerful aura burst forth from Lin Chen, pushing the long-haired man beside Leng Dong back several steps.
The man was at the Eighth Level of the Spirit Gathering Realm, and Lin Chen was but at the Seventh Layer. He hadn’t expected Lin Chen’s aura to be so overpowering as to force him back; it was highly abnormal.
He wondered whether this young man was also some significant figure.
"Who are you, really, and why do you interfere in others’ business?"
The long-haired man’s gaze was fixed intently on Lin Chen, his voice noticeably more subdued than before—it seemed he was indeed a bit frightened.
After all, they were supporting Young Master Gao to show off themselves, not intending to die for him.
"I am going to buy some materials, and you should come with me."
"Also, are you interested in becoming my maid?"
Lin Chen paid no mind to the long-haired man and instead directed his gaze and words towards Mu Qingxuan.
As soon as he had seen Leng Dong, Lin Chen had guessed what was happening.
However, since there had not been any direct conflict with him, Lin Chen didn’t want to make the first move.
As for Young Master Gao, he seemed to be someone who could keep his cool. In the presence of so many people, he didn’t dare to make a move directly and could only resort to ordering his lackeys to do the deed.
But how could Lin Chen possibly consider these lackeys worthy of his attention? Engaging with them would only lower Lin Chen’s own stature.
Mu Qingxuan had already caught someone’s eye, and concerning this woman, Lin Chen’s heart might indeed harbor a different kind of emotion.
Perhaps it wasn’t something Lin Chen had taken the initiative to feel, but rather something brought on by Mu Qingxuan’s previous affections.
Since Young Master Gao and the others dared to trouble Mu Qingxuan, and having done it once, they could do it again, Lin Chen couldn’t guarantee he would always be there to encounter it, so he simply invited her to become his maid and go to Jade Bird Peak, where she would not face any threats but, instead, would be very safe.
And Lin Chen’s desire to have her as his maid wasn’t out of the same foul thoughts that Gao Zhipeng harbored; it was the practical consideration that having someone to serve him would be far more convenient.
After all, Lin Chen had been taken care of by Xiaoyu since he was young, and in these past six months without anyone to attend to him, he had actually found it somewhat uncomfortable, the most noticeable aspect being the lack of delicious food. Taking Mu Qingxuan as a maid might very well improve his meals.
Gao Zhipeng stood in the distance, silent from beginning to end, his face void of expression.
He hadn’t expected Mu Qingxuan to truly be Lin Chen’s woman; although his face remained expressionless, deep inside, he was afraid.
He had heard of Lin Chen’s reputation, and no matter how the rumors went, the other was a True Disciple of Jade Bird Peak.
Lin Chen’s background was not something Gao Zhipeng could easily provoke, and he saw no point in antagonizing Lin Chen over a woman. His gaze fell on the female disciples of White Phoenix Hall, and the usually lecherous Gao Zhipeng had already secretly decided that he would no longer trouble White Phoenix Hall in the future.
Thinking this, Gao Zhipeng glared fiercely at Leng Dong at his side, who almost caused him to offend Lin Chen with his damn ideas.
And that long-haired subordinate beside him, damn him, couldn’t he see that he hadn’t spoken out at all? Who asked you to still offend Lin Chen, the one ignorant of death is you.
The other was a True Disciple of Jade Bird Peak, how could this guy have the audacity to provoke him?
Fortunately, though the long-haired man had offended Lin Chen, Lin Chen didn’t seem to take it too seriously, as if he didn’t even care for such a person.
Gao Zhipeng secretly heaved a sigh of relief and then turned to leave.
"Brother Gao, that guy is Lin Chen, he actually dares to make moves on the woman you had your eyes on, do you want to cripple him?"
Seeing Gao Zhipeng about to leave, Leng Dong quickly approached, hoping to persuade Gao Zhipeng to take action against Lin Chen.
If Gao Zhipeng doesn’t clash with Lin Chen, then his plan would be for naught.
"Hmph, put away your petty schemes, don’t think I don’t know about your dealings with Hong Yanbing. Although I don’t know why you’re guiding me to have a grudge against Lin Chen, if you want to seek death, go ahead, but don’t drag me into it," said Gao Zhipeng with irritation as he looked at Leng Dong. He had actually seen through Leng Dong’s intentions long ago, he just hadn’t known that Mu Qingxuan was Lin Chen’s woman before.
After speaking, Gao Zhipeng left with his people from Black Cloud Hall, and naturally, Leng Dong didn’t dare stay either.
Lin Chen then entered the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion with Mu Qingxuan, purchased many materials, and returned to Jade Bird Peak.
Seeing Lin Chen’s return, Xu Lianyu went to greet him cheerfully, but when she saw another woman following behind Lin Chen, her smile suddenly ceased; she didn’t know why, but seeing another woman by Lin Chen’s side made her very uncomfortable inside.