Chapter 257: Chapter 17: Tens of Millions of Spirit Stones Down the Drain! Nine Ox Two Tiger Pill!

Sect Leader Wang paused and said:

“I heard that in that battle, Ghost-Eyed Old Monster nearly lost half his life… Was he lucky to escape the calamity?”

“Was he severely injured by the teamwork of two puppets?”

Lin Chen nodded after hearing this, not hiding the truth.

After all, the battle footage from Jade Belt City was sold in countless copies by Chairman Zheng.

Now, more than half of Qing State knows about the near-death of Ghost-Eyed Old Monster in that battle.

At the same time, the power of Celestial Thunder Master has made Golden Core Cultivators extremely fearful.

“It’s all in the past. I heard that Ghost-Eyed Old Monster has now condensed a Ninth Grade Golden Core, showing some talent.”

“Our Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect, though we don’t provoke any forces, is not weak if bullied… Moreover, anyone from the Demon Path deserves to be eradicated, no matter in which state.”

Lin Chen didn’t talk much on this topic, only said some flattering words.

But Wang Changchun’s smile deepened, only saying:

“Haha, Taoist Friend Xu is right. Come, come… Let’s drink first!”

After three rounds of drinks.

Wang Changchun sensed something strange and took out a Sound Transmission Jade Scroll.

After learning the message within the scroll, he showed a shocked expression.

“Hmm?”

Others around him were curious upon seeing this, asking, “Sect Leader, what has happened?”

Wang Changchun looked around, and said solemnly:

“Just received news, the Wild Wolf Sect was annihilated the day before yesterday.”

“The entire sect, including Ling Xuzi and several Core Formation Elders… as well as thousands of evil cultivator disciples, none survived!”

Upon hearing this, the people present all showed expressions of astonishment.

“How is it possible! Even if they were the worst, the Wild Wolf Sect was still a Core Formation Sect, how could thousands be annihilated overnight?”

“Could it be… a Nascent Soul True Man acted?”

Even the Three Peak Masters, including the Array Peak Master, did not believe it.

Even Wan Xun said solemnly:

“Master, could the information be incorrect… I fought with the Wild Wolf Sect’s evil cultivators just two days before returning to the sect…”

Wang Changchun shook his head after hearing this, only saying softly:

“According to intelligence, the entire Wild Wolf Sect was destroyed by a massive explosion.”

“And the power of that explosion is much like the rumored Celestial Thunder bullets.”

Upon hearing this, everyone present unanimously looked at Lin Chen.

Celestial Thunder, such a legendary Magical Treasure.

For hundreds of years, it had appeared only once within the Righteous Alliance forces.

That was three years ago, during the battle of Jade Belt City…

Lin Chen awkwardly rubbed his nose, knowing he couldn’t escape responsibility.

So he cleared his throat and said:

“Ahem, it was my fifth brother who did it.”

“After the last auction, he was threatened by Ling Xuzi. So he decided to take direct action against the Wild Wolf Sect to prevent future troubles…”

While speaking, Lin Chen also added:

“Let me be clear; our Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect has no intention of interfering in the war between the Orthodox and Demonic Party.”

“But if someone doesn’t have eyes and dares to provoke us, that’s another matter.”

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent, unsure of what to say.

However, Wang Changchun’s smile deepened, showing an “I understand” expression.

Ah, right, right, right!

Guangyuan Auction sent out six Golden Yuan Pills to help the Righteous Alliance condense five Golden Cores; it was just a transaction.

Selling fifteen Golden Yuan Pills to the Changchun Sect was still a transaction…

Casually wiping out one of the Four Great Demon Sects, the Wild Wolf Sect, was also a transaction!

Who would believe such words?

The reverse is that Sect Leader Wang believed it.

His smile was hard to conceal, and he nodded:

“Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect is truly noble and magnanimous, absolutely with no intention of interfering in the conflict between the Orthodox and Demonic Party! I, Wang, guarantee with my life!”

“Come, Taoist Friend Xu… I toast to you again!”

With that, Sect Leader Wang drank the wine from his cup in one gulp.

Lin Chen inwardly bitterly smiled; he truly had no intention of interfering!

It was the Wild Wolf Sect’s Ling Xuzi who lacked foresight…

“Sigh, the commotion was somewhat huge; if it leads to Nascent Soul Cultivators entering the fray, that won’t be good… Let’s monitor the situation for now, if not, the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect’s identity should remain hidden for a while.”

Lin Chen thought silently to himself.

After this transaction, Lin Chen was considered a bridge between the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect and the Changchun Sect.

Afterward, Lin Chen stayed at the Changchun Sect for two more days.

Until three days later, Lin Chen was ready to set off and bid farewell to Sect Leader Wang.

Wang Changchun personally escorted Lin Chen for ten miles, quite unwilling to part.

“Taoist Friend Wang, it’s a long way, no need to accompany further…” Lin Chen bitterly smiled.

If Wang Changchun hadn’t escorted, he estimated he’d be thousands of miles away by now through Sword Flight.

“Taoist Friend Xu, truly meet with regret for being late!”

“Next time, when the opportunity arises, be sure to visit Changchun Sect for a conversation.” Wang Changchun said with emotion.

Lin Chen nodded after hearing this and said, “That’s only natural; Changchun Sect is hospitable and warm, my Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect loves making friends the most!”

After some more pleasantries, Lin Chen stepped onto the blue Jade Gourd and left the Yanlai Realm.

Flying thousands of miles away, Lin Chen ensured no one was tailing him, then disguised himself and flew back towards the Changchun Sect Marketplace.

That night, Lin Chen sneaked back to Lin’s Small Pavilion.

After storing away the puppet, he stayed calmly in his room cultivating.

…

The next morning, Lin Chen opened the shop.

Only to see a group of cultivators gathered outside.

Since Lin Chen’s Core Formation, almost every day cultivators came to visit him, so Lin Chen was used to it.

However, this time, it was different.

“Brother Li, why are you here?”

Lin Chen asked.

Li Fengping laughed heartily in response:

“Congratulations to Younger Brother Lin for successfully forming his core. I heard it’s a Ninth Grade Golden Core, truly deserving of celebration!”

“Younger Brother Lin, I’ve been staying in the family recently and didn’t return, hearing of this news a bit late.”

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