Capítulo 3554: Chapter 3574: Reunion with an Old Friend

“Yes.”

Uncle Zhao’s character was noticeably gentle, and he was quite patient with the younger generation: “This is an opportunity for the rising stars in our District 10 to shine, as long as they achieve a relatively high ranking here, they will gain fame throughout District 10, so all the young talents who have confidence in their strength will eagerly participate.”

After a pause, Uncle Zhao seemed to remember something and added: “Oh, this arena competition is only open to Sub-Saints who are participating in the Alliance Conference for the first time. If they have already participated before, they won’t have the chance to apply.”

Huo Lingshuang’s expression showed slight disappointment: “I thought it was for all Sub-Saints.”

Uncle Zhao chuckled and said: “You have high talent, strong strength, and high aspirations. This arena is also known as the Newcomers’ Competition, an opportunity for rookies to make a name for themselves. I figured you might not even value it, so I didn’t insist you must come.”

“Now that you’re here, just take a look around, and if you wish, you can have a go.”

Huo Lingshuang replied: “Thank you, Martial Uncle, for your guidance.”

Uncle Zhao laughed: “There’s something to see in this conference; first, arrange your accommodation, then we can discuss other matters.”

“Alright!”

Huo Lingshuang bade farewell with Lin Chen and went inside to the accommodations, where naturally a Quicksand Sect disciple responsible for this area emerged to arrange their lodgings.

Along the way, they encountered other Heavenly Crane Sect disciples, who all respectfully greeted and saluted Huo Lingshuang.

Entering the room, Lin Chen laughed: “You’re quite favored in the Sect, aren’t you?”

Huo Lingshuang smiled: “I’m considered the number one under the Saints in the Sect, and combined with my youth and talent, the Sect values me greatly, hoping that after I ascend to the Sanctum, I will achieve great things.”

Lin Chen jokingly said: “So, the Sect’s nineteenth Saint will be you?”

Huo Lingshuang shook her head: “It’s not like that, Heavenly Crane Sect ranks the acquisition of the Tao Spirit based on the sect contribution rankings. Although my strength is the strongest among Sub-Saints, I’m young, and I’m far behind many martial uncles and elders in terms of time, so I’m currently ranked fifth on the contribution rankings.”

Lin Chen laughed: “Sounds pretty fair?”

Huo Lingshuang nodded: “Yes, I have no complaints. The Sect actually has already provided me with a suitable opportunity, but I didn’t grasp it and nearly lost my life. If it weren’t for you, I probably would still be locked in prison now.”

Lin Chen glanced around and casually said: “Your Martial Uncle Zhang has some ideas, you know? The first time we met, he already started digging the corner.”

Huo Lingshuang answered: “Uncle Zhao is responsible for teaching the disciples cultivation techniques and divine powers; his character is good, and he’s easygoing. Uncle Zhang works in the Enforcement Hall and is much more reserved and serious, but they are all good people. You don’t have to take Uncle Zhang’s words to heart.”

“Actually, I have considered telling the truth to the Sect, saying that you saved my life in the Trial Land, so maybe the Sect would treat you more kindly. But in doing so, you would be seen as an outsider to the Heavenly Crane Sect, and with your divine powers and background as a different race, there’s no guarantee that some elder in the Sect won’t have some thoughts…”

Lin Chen laughed: “Like Uncle Zhang, perhaps?”

Huo Lingshuang nodded: “From their perspective, they consider what benefits the Sect and can enhance its strength. Therefore, I feel this way is good; everyone believes you’re my slave, naturally considering you as a member of the Heavenly Crane Sect, and they won’t have too many ideas.”

As Huo Lingshuang spoke, she paid attention to Lin Chen’s expression, fearing her words might anger him.

Even without considering Lin Chen’s control over her life, Lin Chen’s current status as a Five Elements Spiritual Root Saint is already noteworthy, and if he got angry and retaliated against the Heavenly Crane Sect, it would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses.

Lin Chen laughed: “Why are you watching me? Do you think I’d get angry just because he said some words?”

Huo Lingshuang awkwardly smiled, her expression conveying everything.

Lin Chen laughed: “Listening to your two Martial Uncles’ words, I should be able to stay peacefully in the Heavenly Crane Sect, as long as Ning Hesheng doesn’t show up, they shouldn’t force me to make a choice.”

Huo Lingshuang nodded, looking curiously at Lin Chen: “Will you stay?”

Lin Chen laughed: “If the people in your Sect treat me like those two did, then temporarily residing in the Heavenly Crane Sect isn’t impossible. I can roam the world freely, but if there’s a reliable place to settle, that’s still good.”

Although Lin Chen is new to the Saint Realm, his strength is not low. However, he is an outsider to the Heavenly God Clan, considered a different race. If he could remain peacefully in the Heavenly Crane Sect, protected by it, he could stay without worries.

Wherever there’s cultivation, there’s cultivation!

Huo Lingshuang breathed a sigh of relief: “If you wish to stay, I’ll definitely fully cooperate with you, ensuring you won’t have to suffer any grievances.”

Lin Chen smiled: “Let’s wait and see.”

Huo Lingshuang nodded and changed the subject: “Do you want to find your friend now?”

Lin Chen’s eyes showed a hint of anticipation: “Sure.”

The two left their accommodation, inquiring about the location of the Snow Demon Valley platform from the Quicksand Sect disciples, and then got up and went.

Snow Demon Valley’s strength level is similar to the Mystic Sect, with ten or more Saints in the Sect, similar in overall strength to Heavenly Crane Sect, and their dwelling wasn’t far away.

The two landed on the platform and explained their visit to the guarding disciples of Snow Demon Valley, one of whom returned to the room to report, shortly bringing out an emaciated Snow Demon Valley disciple before them.

“I am Zhang Wu. Fellow Huo visits, for what purpose?”

Huo Lingshuang slightly smiled: “Mr. Zhang, you captured a human cultivator named Jade Star Lord in the Star Sea Trial, didn’t you?”

Zhang Wu frowned: “Yes, why do you ask?”

Huo Lingshuang pointed to Lin Chen: “This subordinate of mine asked me to let him meet an old acquaintance; please do us a favor, Mr. Zhang.”

Zhang Wu glanced at Lin Chen a few times, turned his head, and cast a Sound Transmission Technique. Soon, Jade Star Lord walked out of the room.

Seeing Lin Chen, Jade Star Lord’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Previously, Jade Star Lord encountered Huo Lingshuang and received Lin Chen’s assistance to escape safely. Upon Lin Chen’s advice, he decided to capture the trialists of the Heavenly God Technique, aiming to break into the center’s Trial Ground, and the two parted ways.

Upon meeting again, it was with the full return of the Heavenly God Clan; he appeared beside Zhang Wu.

Lin Chen didn’t get the chance to talk to him, but given Jade Star Lord’s strength, even someone of Huo Lingshuang’s level might not easily capture him, let alone someone of Zhang Wu’s level, so he believed the other was similarly using the guise of captivity to enter the Heavenly God Realm to seek a breakthrough opportunity.

Huo Lingshuang smiled at Zhang Wu: “Old acquaintances meet, could you give them some private space to reminisce?”

Zhang Wu nodded expressionlessly: “Alright!”

Jade Star Lord gestured towards Zhang Wu before walking with Lin Chen to the side, casually performing a sound isolation spell before speaking: “Are you genuinely captured or merely pretending?”

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