"No! You can't touch me. I'll have you know, I'm a distinguished guest of the Long family. I represent the entire Long family when I'm out and about!"
"If you dare lay a hand on me, it's equivalent to declaring war on the entire Long family!"
"Let me tell you, though you're a Core Formation cultivator, the Long family has several Nascent Soul elders. If you truly dare to touch me, you won't be able to withstand the Long family's wrath!"
"Furthermore, the Long family's distinguished guest actually won first place in the Zhejiang Province Cultivation World martial arts competition. If you dare to make a move on me, they will definitely not let you off."
Jiang Liang's voice trembled as he threatened Lin Chen.
He truly hadn't expected that this rogue cultivator, who looked to be around his age, would actually be a cultivator of the Core Formation stage!
At this point, his only option was to use the Long family's prestige to intimidate this person before him.
"Is that so? Very well, allow me to reintroduce myself."
"I am Lin Chen, the senior disciple of the Ghost God Sect, and a third-level distinguished guest of the Long family!"
"As for the rogue cultivator you mentioned who won first place in the Zhejiang Province Cultivation World martial arts competition, that was none other than myself!"
With that, Lin Chen waved his hand, and the Spirit Snake Sword instantly appeared in his grasp.
"You dare to bully Elder Zhou, relying on the Long family's reputation. I, Lin Chen, will cripple your cultivation today as a warning!"
"Wait!"
Jiang Liang was instantly startled by Lin Chen's threat.
He hadn't anticipated that the young man before him was the first-place winner of the Zhejiang Province Cultivation World martial arts competition!
Rumor had it that this person had even killed Core Formation cultivators. For him to want to kill him now would be as easy as flipping his hand!
"You can't touch me! Zhou Xiang, Zhou distinguished guest of the Long family, is my godfather. He is a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator. If you cripple my cultivation, he definitely won't let you off!"
Jiang Liang, trembling, quickly brought out his influential backer.
The Lin Chen before him, even at his peak, could only be at the early stage of Core Formation, right? How could he compare to Zhou Xiang, who was in the mid-stage of Core Formation?
"Is that so? We'll see when your godfather meets me!"
"As for you, you can either die or have your cultivation crippled. The choice is yours!"
Lin Chen remained unmoved. Was he afraid of a mere mid-stage Core Formation cultivator?
This Jiang Liang, who had come looking for trouble for no reason, would only cause bigger problems in the future if he wasn't punished.
"You dare! My godfather won't let you off!" Kuaishuge
Jiang Liang screamed hoarsely and turned to flee.
However, before he could take two steps, the Spirit Snake Sword in Lin Chen's hand turned into a streak of light and sliced him down from the sky.
Without any hesitation, Lin Chen strode forward, and the Spirit Snake Sword instantly returned to his hand.
"Ching!"
With a soft sound, the Spirit Snake Sword in Lin Chen's hand slashed across, and Jiang Liang's left arm was instantly severed.
"For the sake of the Long family, I will only break your arm. If there's a next time, I will kill you!"
After severing Jiang Liang's left arm, Lin Chen retracted the Spirit Snake Sword and warned Jiang Liang.
"Ah! You scoundrel, my godfather won't let you off!"
Although Jiang Liang was a legitimate Foundation Establishment cultivator, being severed an arm with this sword strike caused him to cry out in agony.
He hadn't expected Lin Chen to be so decisive in his actions!
"Hurry up and scram. Go back to your godfather now, and perhaps your arm can still be reattached."
Lin Chen said with a cold smile, ignoring Jiang Liang's threats, and turned back to Elder Meng.
"Mr. Lin, you... you are also a distinguished guest of the Long family?"
When Lin Chen returned, Elder Meng asked his question.
All along, he had thought Lin Chen was just an ordinary person who had recently been released from prison with no background, at most having gained some fortuitous encounter and embarked on the path of cultivation.
But he hadn't expected that Lin Chen, who had only been in Zhejiang Province for a few days, would now be a distinguished guest of the Long family?
Although he didn't know much about the cultivation world, he knew that those who could become distinguished guests of the Long family were truly top talents in the entire Zhejiang Province!
"Elder Meng, you are too kind. Regardless of my identity, I will never forget the favor of your upbringing."
Seeing Elder Meng's shocked expression, Lin Chen smiled gently.
Back then, when he had resolved the troublesome matters in Hangcheng, if it weren't for Elder Meng's help, he didn't know how much more trouble he would have encountered.
It could be said that Elder Meng, like Elder Shangguan, were true benefactors in his heart!
No matter how great his achievements might be in the future, he would never forget those who had helped him in his most humble moments.
"Hahaha, it's the old man who's being shortsighted. Come, come, Old Fan, bring out that wine you've been hiding. Let me and Mr. Lin have a good drink!"
Elder Meng let out a hearty laugh and patted Lin Chen heavily on the shoulder, looking very pleased.
"Old Meng, shut up."
However, upon hearing Elder Meng's words, Elder Fan, who was standing nearby, looked at Lin Chen with a serious expression.
"Mr. Lin, the Zhou distinguished guest that Master Jiang mentioned is a famous cultivation expert in Zhejiang Province. He has entered the Core Formation stage for many years and is extremely protective of his own."
"You have now severed his godson's arm. I fear he will definitely not let you off!"
Elder Fan's face was filled with worry. He knew that Lin Chen had just been standing up for him, but Zhou Xiang's protectiveness was well-known throughout Zhejiang Province.
Once Jiang Liang returned and reported this matter, given Zhou Xiang's personality, he would certainly not let it go!
"President Fan, please rest assured. We are in the right on this matter. If he truly seeks revenge, I will certainly accompany him to the end!"
Lin Chen narrowed his eyes, a hint of killing intent appearing.
He was indeed a person who disliked trouble, and therefore preferred to nip all troubles in the bud.
If that Zhou Xiang was truly so unreasoning, he wouldn't mind taking care of him as well.
With his Golden Dragon Nine Transformations and Spirit Sword Art, even a late-stage Core Formation cultivator would be a match for him now.
Let alone a mere mid-stage Core Formation cultivator like Zhou Xiang!
"Alright, Mr. Lin, you must not be careless!"
Seeing Lin Chen so dismissive of Zhou Xiang, Elder Fan felt helpless.
But then again, Lin Chen was now a legendary Core Formation cultivator at such a young age. A bit of youthful arrogance was perfectly normal.
However, since Lin Chen was also a distinguished guest of the Long family, if Zhou Xiang truly came into conflict with Lin Chen, the Long family would surely not stand idly by, would they?
"Alright, alright, stop the nonsense. Old Fan, quickly bring out that good wine you've been hoarding. Today, we'll drink until we're satisfied!"
Elder Meng chuckled again and said to Elder Fan.
He understood Lin Chen. Since Lin Chen wasn't worried, he must have some trump card.
"Fine, Mr. Lin, everyone, this way please."
Hearing his old comrade's persuasion, Elder Fan no longer insisted and led Lin Chen, Qiu Hanying, and the others towards the banquet hall.