Chapter 362: Chapter 80: The Human Race’s First Martial God in History! (Double Chapter)_2

"According to Master, we should be heading to Celestial Dao City within the month."

"By then, we’ll have the chance to travel together with Junior Sister Jiang."

Lin Chen looked up at the sky, which was now fully bright, indicating it was already 7:00 AM.

Lin Chen then returned to his room to practice the Eternal Spring Technique.

After entering the Nascent Soul Stage, the speed of Magical Power growth slowed considerably.

Even though Lin Chen has the Devouring Spirit Root, it would probably take two or three more years of cultivation to advance to the Nascent Soul Second Layer.

...

A month later, they temporarily resided in a small courtyard.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

"Chen’Er, are you awake? We’re leaving Tunnel City today!"

Outside, Han Jihai’s voice could be heard calling out.

Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes, having just returned from the High Martial World not long ago.

"Coming!"

He responded, then opened the door and saw the three of them in the courtyard, including Han Jihai.

Scanning the circle, Lin Chen felt a bit sentimental.

In the mere few months since arriving at Tunnel City, Li Zhenqian and Zhou Tieshan had both put on quite a bit of weight.

Especially Zhou Tieshan, whose face was noticeably rounder.

For the two who hadn’t left the area around Yanlai Realm for decades, visiting Tunnel City was quite an experience.

Over the months, Li Zhenqian and Zhou Tieshan seemed to have become quite good friends.

They enjoyed food and drink daily, tasting all the city’s culinary delights.

Gambling and other vices might have also been involved...

"Junior Brother Li, Junior Brother Zhou... I heard from Miss Chun’Er of Fengya Building that you haven’t returned for a whole week?" Lin Chen asked.

Li Zhenqian, unfazed, replied:

"Senior Brother Lin, you practice so diligently every day, without leaving this small courtyard... I’m afraid it’s bad for your state of mind!"

"You should visit more elegant places to cultivate your morals... it will help stabilize your cultivation!"

Lin Chen glanced at him casually and said:

"Oh, I’m not far from the Golden Core Late Period... I should break through within half a year."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhenqian opened his eyes wide, feeling discouraged and despondent...

"Damn it, once we get to Celestial Dao City, I can’t afford to be so depraved! The gap between him and me keeps growing..." Li Zhenqian’s eyes seemed to burn with determination.

Seeing this, Lin Chen felt slightly smug, knowing that Li Zhenqian would soon be motivated again.

He then looked toward Zhou Tieshan, who avoided Lin Chen’s gaze, too afraid to meet his eyes.

"Senior Brother Lin..."

In Zhou Tieshan’s heart, Lin Chen was even more admirable than Master Han Jihai.

Seeing Zhou Tieshan’s anxious and worried face, Lin Chen sighed helplessly.

"Alas, you should spend less time with Li Zhenqian; it’s not good for you."

"Understood, Senior Brother!" Zhou Tieshan nodded repeatedly, feeling slightly relieved inside.

Having joined the Changchun Sect from a young age, Zhou Tieshan hadn’t left for over a decade.

After living such a monotonous life, encountering such a bustling Immortal City for the first time...

What’s more, Zhou Tieshan recently acquired a considerable number of Spirit Stones; it’s hardly surprising he’d be drawn by the city’s splendor.

Lin Chen understood this but still saw value in moderation.

"Ahem."

At this moment, Han Jihai cleared his throat, adopting the tone of an elder, and coughed:

"Chen’Er! Your two Junior Brothers already know their mistakes, and from now on, I, as your Master, will supervise them more closely."

Lin Chen looked at Han Jihai with a slightly resentful expression.

"Master, you’re one to talk..."

Previously, Lin Chen had asked Master to find the two Junior Brothers.

Instead, Han Jihai ended up not bringing them back.

He even got involved with the proprietress of Fengya Building...

The proprietress of Fengya Building was a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator.

Though over fifty years old, cultivators age slowly, and she maintained her charm well, practicing the Charming Skill.

She had Han Jihai wrapped around her finger.

As it turned out, the affair was discovered.

The owner of Fengya Building, a Fake Pill Cultivator, was infuriated upon learning of his infidelity, and came storming over.

If it weren’t for being wary of Han Jihai’s Golden Core Cultivation, a deadly confrontation would likely have ensued.

"Ahem, it’s getting late, we should be on our way!"

Catching something in Lin Chen’s gaze, Han Jihai blushed and quickly changed the subject.

"Sigh..."

Lin Chen shook his head, choosing not to dwell further.

After all, he had to respect his Master regardless.

Thus, the group left Tunnel City early and set off toward Celestial Dao City.

As they drew closer to the heart of Qing State, security improved significantly.

Along the thirty thousand mile journey from Tunnel City to Celestial Dao City, the four didn’t encounter any Tribulation Cultivators.

The journey was smooth, a stark contrast to when they first left the Changchun Sect.

...

Seven days later, Celestial Dao City.

The four smoothly entered the city and arranged temporary residence documents.

They initially stayed at an inn, and the next day they rented a small courtyard.

According to Lin Chen’s plans, they expected to stay in Celestial Dao City for at least half a year.

Renting a courtyard was cheaper for a longer stay and much more convenient.

Once everything was settled, Lin Chen went to the location mentioned in the Jade Scroll.

It was a reasonably large two-entry courtyard.

Though in a rather secluded location, it was rarely disturbed.

Lin Chen knocked on the mansion’s door, finding it unlocked, he went inside.

Stepping into the mansion, he entered a substantial courtyard.

Several ancient osmanthus trees were planted there, and a small pond held a few Spirit Fish.

Sitting under the osmanthus trees, a graceful silhouette sat on a stone bench, playing Go.

It was Jiang Liqian!

Jiang Liqian wore a blue floral dress, with her silky hair naturally cascading down her back.

Sometimes she frowned in thought, other times her brows relaxed.

"Junior Sister Jiang."

Feeling an unfamiliar emotion, Lin Chen called out.

Jiang Liqian looked up, only then noticing Lin Chen, and exclaimed with delight:

"Senior Brother Lin, you’ve arrived?"

Lin Chen quickly approached the osmanthus tree, suddenly noticing an elderly figure seated beneath it.

The elder was dressed simply, his face lined with wrinkles, a hood draping and casting shadow over half of his face.

His aura was imperceptible, as if fused with the air.