Chapter 1970: Chapter 725: The Grand Competition of Five Hundred Years, Luo Chen the Protector
But if we convert it to a small sect, it would actually just be a position handling mundane affairs outside.
What kind of person and family would be assigned such a position?
Clearly, Luo Chen is not a fool.
This time, it was Fu Chaosheng’s turn to be silent.
Under Luo Chen’s long gaze, Fu Chaosheng could only give a bitter smile.
"You may mock me, but it’s true that my Fu Family is lacking in heirs. Except for my granddaughter, only I can barely keep the family from falling out of noble ranks. Now that my granddaughter has advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, I am hoping for more, that she will in the future break through to Divine Transformation and elevate the Fu Family to the ranks of the Giant Houses. For this, I must risk everything."
Saying this, his spirits lifted.
"You seem to need this thing very much?"
A glazed precious vase appeared in his hand.
Luo Chen accepted it; it was the Soul Essence handed over by Elder Minghuo earlier.
"If you agree to help, I can give you two more bottles?"
Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, "Also souls of millions?"
"Do not underestimate me, in the North Sea Cultivation World, these years have been full of slaughter. As an Elder of the Commercial Alliance, it is not difficult to collect a few bottles of souled essence of millions."
Luo Chen was somewhat tempted.
"Moreover, if you agree, I can recommend you to become a Guest Elder of the Daoist Sect. By then, even if you have offended other prodigies in Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven, with this Guest Elder status, they wouldn’t dare confront you openly."
Guest Elder of the Daoist Sect!
Luo Chen took a deep breath, having already made up his mind.
But since the other party was asking him, and not the other way around, he decided to negotiate for the best terms.
"To be honest, I, Luo, have a favorable impression of you and indeed want to help. But now, having just attained Nascent Soul, the path of cultivation is tangled with countless threads, making it difficult to sleep. If you could help me resolve some trivial matters, saving me that time, I would be able to focus on cultivation, improve my skills, and give my all in the Five Hundred Year Competition!"
Trivial matters?
Fu Chaosheng smiled slightly, "Just tell me without hesitation!"
Luo Chen also smiled and immediately listed the so-called trivial matters one by one.
Fu Chaosheng was overwhelmed, but found they weren’t really major issues. Given his authority in the Commercial Alliance, accomplishing these things wasn’t difficult.
Moreover, Luo Chen wasn’t purely asking for help; he was willing to pay a reward, just asking for assistance.
Rather than calling it a third condition, it was more of a regular business deal.
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In a secret room of Molan Court.
Nan Qi Old Ghost hurriedly burst in.
"Lie Tian, you didn’t accomplish what you promised me before, this time, you must help me!"
Upon entry, he went straight to the point.
The Lie Tian Sect Master was displeased, "That matter was not something I failed to accomplish, but because Elder Minghuo didn’t give us any opportunity."
"I don’t care, with your current abilities, my Imperial Wind Gu has also played a significant role, you should repay the favor!"
The Lie Tian Sect Master took a deep breath, "Alright, let’s hear it out for now."
"It’s simple, you and I find an opportunity to deal with that Huang Independent Cultivator! Everything on him will be yours, except for that bottle of soul essence of millions, which is mine!"
Nan Qi Old Ghost’s expression was ferocious, "Just a Rogue Cultivator, having just reached Nascent Soul, yet possesses such strength, such wealth, it shows how substantial his assets are. Don’t tell me you aren’t tempted. Moreover, at Guiyuan Palace’s plaza, you failed to demonstrate your strength, instead becoming a stepping stone. Don’t tell me you hold no grudges?"
The Lie Tian Sect Master did not refute.
After some deliberation, he slowly nodded.
"When shall we take action?"
"At the end of the Stop the War Assembly!" Nan Qi Old Ghost said confidently, "At that time, everyone will return to their respective homes, and no one will interfere in others’ affairs. You and I together, the Huang Independent Cultivator and True Master Langya are no match for us."
"Indeed a good opportunity." The Lie Tian Sect Master chuckled, "I heard that youngster, after healing Elder Minghuo, had greatly diminished vital energy and might have to stay at Molan Court for some time. This period is enough for us to plan the details."
Nan Qi Old Ghost also smiled, as if everything was already in their grasp.
However, what they didn’t know was that at this moment, Luo Chen’s figure had long left Molan Court.
In the deep sea, a small flame of a candle slowly rose from the dark, foul-smelling flesh wall.
"Is this the Black King’s stomach sac?"
Looking at the terrifying acid secreted from the flesh wall, even Luo Chen’s powerful physical body broke out in goosebumps.
If he were to make no defenses, this acid might even corrode and digest his physical body!
"True Master, where are we going now?" Sang Jinghe asked curiously.
Luo Chen smiled lightly, "First, we’ll take a trip around Coldlight Island, then head towards Divine Yuan City to wait for True Master Fu."
After speaking, he took out a chair and reclined comfortably.
A thin beast skin book appeared in his hand, and he soon became engrossed in it.
Sang Jinghe had no feelings toward Coldlight Island, but Divine Yuan City was something he was very familiar with; it was extremely close to the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering!
And it was also very close to his Tusang Island!
For a time, he felt an inexplicable sense of nervousness about returning home.
He wondered how his fellow disciples at the Tusang Gate were doing now?
In the deep sea, a black flood dragon surged forward with currents, bypassing various Spirit Vein Islands, heading rapidly toward Coldlight Island.